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  • Page 1 V-Class Operating Instructions Mercedes-Benz...
  • Page 2 Symbols WARNING Warning notes make you aware of dangers which could pose a threat to your health or life, or to the health and life of others. Environmental note Environmental notes provide you with infor- mation on environmentally aware actions or disposal.
  • Page 3 The equipment or model designation of your Please note that the Mercedes-Benz Guide app vehicle may differ according to: may not yet be available in your country.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Operating safety and vehicle approval Exterior lighting ........126 ............... 30 Interior lighting ........131 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ....33 Replacing bulbs: interior lighting and QR code for rescue card ......33 ambient lamps ........132 Data stored in the vehicle ...... 34 Replacing bulbs: vehicles with LED Copyright information ......
  • Page 5 230 V socket ........322 Useful information ....... 385 Coolbox in the centre console ..... 323 Vehicle electronics ......385 Mercedes-Benz emergency call sys- Identification plates ......386 tem ............324 Service products and capacities ..386 MB Contact/Mercedes me connect ..324 Vehicle data .........
  • Page 6 Index ® AdBlue 1, 2, 3 ... Additive ......... 390 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel Display message ......271 drive) ..........209 Displaying the level ......256 12 V socket Driving abroad ....... 194 see Sockets Exhaust gas aftertreatment ..... 32 230 V power socket ......322 Filler cap ........

  • Page 7: Index

    Index Alertness assistant Automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation system see ATTENTION ASSIST All-wheel drive Operation ......... 53 Display message (brake) ....264 Problems ......... 56 Downhill Speed Regulation .... 209 System self-test ....... 55 DSR ..........209 Automatic headlamp mode ....126 Function/notes ......
  • Page 8 Index Belt tensioner Immediate heating mode ....165 Important safety notes ....157 Activation ......... 57 Problem (malfunction) ....167 Belt warning ......... 49 Bench berth Remote control ......163 Setting departure time ....165 see Rear bench seat Switching on/off (remote con- Bio-diesel ...........
  • Page 9 Index Brake fluid Care Checking the level ......342 360° camera ......... 354 Display message ......264 Automatic car wash ....... 350 Notes ..........392 Carpets .......... 356 Brake force distribution Chrome parts ......... 352 see EBD (electronic brake force Display ...........
  • Page 10 Index Rear interior light in the roof lining .. 132 Controlling automatically ....149 Signal and ambient light in the tail- Convenience opening/closing gate ..........133 (air-recirculation mode) ....155 Changing bulbs Cooling with air dehumidification .. 146 Dipped-beam headlamps ....135 Demisting the windows ....
  • Page 11 Index Cruise control Display message ......276 Distance warning function ..... 211 Activating ........198 Operation/notes ......211 Activation conditions ..... 198 Collision warning Calling up the stored speed ... 198 see COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST Cruise control lever ....... 198 COMAND display Deactivating ........
  • Page 12 ......... 194 Tyres ..........280 Dipped-beam headlamps ....194 Vehicle ........... 281 Fuel ..........194 Display overview (multimedia sys- Mercedes-Benz Service ....193 tem) ............ 294 Driving on flooded roads ....196 Distance control Driving safety system see DISTRONIC PLUS...
  • Page 13 Index Driving system DYNAMIC SELECT switch COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 211 Automatic transmission ....181 Driving systems 4MATIC .......... 209 360°camera ........234 E/e mark ..........385 Active Parking Assist ..... 225 EASY PACK tailgate ATTENTION ASSIST ......219 Changing bulbs (signal and ambi- Blind Spot Assist ......
  • Page 14 Index Electrical sliding door Checking the oil level using the Opening/closing from the inside ..84 dipstick .......... 339 Electromagnetic compatibility Display message ......274 Declaration of conformity ....30 Filling capacity ....... 391 Electronic brake force distribution Information about oil consump- see EBD (electronic brake force tion ..........
  • Page 15 Fuses ..........364 Preparing the vehicle ..... 377 Raising the vehicle ......378 Removing a wheel ......378 Removing and fitting the spare Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 33 wheel ..........383 Glove compartment ......312 Securing the vehicle against roll- Guide rail ing away ........
  • Page 16 Index Intelligent Light System Hill start assist ........175 Hinged window Activating/deactivating ....258 Display message ......270 Child-proof lock ....... 68 Hinged windows Overview ........128 Setting the dipped-beam head- Opening/closing ......90 HOLD function lamps for driving on the right/left .. 258 Interior lighting Activating ........
  • Page 17 Index Emergency key element ....77 Driving abroad ....... 194 Important safety notes ....75 Foglamps (extended range) ... 129 Loss ..........79 Hazard warning lamps ....128 Modifying the programming ..... 76 Headlamp flasher ......128 Position in the ignition lock .... 172 Headlamp range ......
  • Page 18 Info call button ......325 Removing/fitting ......334 Requirements ........ 308 Mercedes-Benz Contact Storage compartments ....333 Lumbar support ........98 Calling the Mercedes-Benz Cus- tomer Centre ......... 308 Mercedes-Benz emergency call system M+S tyres ........... 367 Switch in the overhead control Main-beam headlamps panel ..........
  • Page 19 Index Overview ........294 Navigation menu ......250 Operating video DVD ..... 253 Operation ........246 Radio menu ........252 Navigation Service menu ......... 256 Important safety notes ....301 Settings menu ....... 256 Menu (on-board computer) .... 250 Standard display ......248 Overview ........
  • Page 20 Index Trailer towing ......... 224 Warning display ......223 Paint code .......... 386 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 351 Indicator lamp ........46 Panorama sliding sunroof Passenger compartment air-condi- Important safety information ... 91 tioning system Opening/closing the roller sun- see Climate control blind ..........
  • Page 21 Index Rear foglamp Menu overview ......310 Overview ........310 Display message ......270 Selecting a station ......252 Switching on/off ......127 Rear foglamps Switching on ........310 see separate operating instructions Replacing bulbs ......137 Rear lamps Radio text ........... 311 Radio-based vehicle components Replacing bulbs ......
  • Page 22 Index Refuelling Reversing feature Electric sliding door ......83 ® AdBlue ......... 186 Panorama sliding sunroof ....92 Fuel filler flap ......... 185 Roller sunblinds ....... 93 Fuel gauge ........36 Side windows ........89 Refuelling process ......185 Reversing lamp see Fuel Replacing bulbs ......
  • Page 23 Index Armrest .......... 119 Hinged side windows ....... 89 Cleaning the cover ......356 Important safety notes ....89 Correct driver's seat position ... 96 Opening/closing ......90 Important safety notes ....96 Opening/closing the hinged win- Seat heating ........119 dow ..........
  • Page 24 Index Display message ......277 Summer tyres ........367 Displaying the speed ..... 200 Sun visor Function/notes ......199 Changing a bulb (mirror lamp) ..133 Important safety notes ....200 Overview ........314 LIM indicator lamp ......200 Switching off the alarm (ATA) .... 72 Permanent ........
  • Page 25 Index Tool Display message ......283 Ending an active call ...... 308 see Vehicle tool kit Entering a number ......307 Top Tether ..........61 Total distance recorder Entering phone numbers ....307 Establishing the connection from Displaying ........248 the mobile phone ......
  • Page 26 Index Trailer coupling Replacing bulbs (rear) ....137 see Towing a trailer Switching on/off ......127 Trailer towing Two-way radios 7-pin connector ......244 Type approval/frequency ....385 Type identification plate Blind Spot Assist ......215 Bulb failure indicator for LED see Vehicle identification plate Tyre pressure lights ..........
  • Page 27 Index Upshift indicator ....... 248 Engine compartment ..... 386 Type plate ........386 Vanity mirror Changing a bulb (mirror lamp) ..133 Warning and indicator lamps Sun visor ........314 Variable SPEEDTRONIC ABS ..........286 Brakes ........... 285 see SPEEDTRONIC Vehicle Distance warning signal ....
  • Page 28 Index Storing ........... 377 Tightening torque ......379 Wheel size/tyre size ...... 380 Wheel/tyre combinations ....380 Windowbag Display message ......268 Operation ......... 52 Windows Cleaning ......... 352 see Side windows Windscreen Cleaning ......... 352 Demisting ........154 Windscreen washer fluid Topping up ........

  • Page 29: Digital Operating Instructions

    Digital Operating Instructions To scroll forward and back: turn 3 the Introduction controller. To display in full screen/animation: slide You will not incur any costs when calling up the 8 the controller to the left :. Digital Operating Instructions. The Digital Oper- ating Instructions work without connecting to To select note texts/save bookmarks: the Internet.

  • Page 30: Operating Instructions

    If you remove any warning stickers, you ventions against these instructions are not or others could fail to recognise certain dangers. covered either by Mercedes-Benz implied Leave warning stickers in position. warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle War- ranty.

  • Page 31: Protection Of The Environment

    Only for EU countries: this planet sparingly and in a manner which Mercedes-Benz will take back your end-of-life takes the requirements of both nature and vehicle for environment-friendly disposal in humanity into consideration.
  • Page 32 You can obtain further information from any you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. kerb, a speed bump or a pothole in the road a heavy object strikes the underbody or parts...

  • Page 33: Operating Safety And Vehicle Approval

    Vehicle registration Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres to carry out technical inspections on certain vehi- cles. This is always the case if it is possible to...
  • Page 34 It is advisable to register your vehicle with a engine management, you can then start the Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Inform engine. Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about any If there is a malfunction with the exhaust gas change in address or vehicle ownership. aftertreatment components, have them checked and repaired at a qualified specialist workshop.

  • Page 35: Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts

    Safety-relevant sys- https://bb-portal.mercedes-benz.com. tems, e.g. the brake system, may malfunction. Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts There you can also find information on pin of an equivalent quality standard. Only use assignment and fuse replacement.

  • Page 36: Data Stored In The Vehicle

    Copyright information Further information can be found at http:// After a fault has been rectified, the information www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code. is deleted from the fault memory or is continu- ally overwritten. When operating the vehicle, situations are con- ceivable in which this technical data, in connec-...

  • Page 37: Cockpit

    Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel gearshift pad- Ignition lock dles (automatic transmis- Adjusts the steering wheel sion) Diagnostics connection Combination switch Opens the bonnet Horn Parking brake Instrument cluster Door control panel DIRECT SELECT selector Light switch lever (automatic transmis- sion) •...

  • Page 38: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Displays and controls Function Page Function Page Speedometer Coolant temperature gauge Display Fuel level Rev counter Information on the outside temperature dis- play can be found under "Outside tempera- ture display" ( page 246).
  • Page 39 Instrument cluster Indicator and warning lamps Function Page Function Page J Brakes (yellow) ® å ESP inoperative ® ÷ ESP 6 Restraint system · Distance warning sig- ü Seat belt Ð Power steering K Main-beam headlamps #! Turn signal L Dipped-beam head- lamps ! Parking brake (yellow) æ...

  • Page 40: Steering Wheel With Buttons

    Steering wheel with buttons Steering wheel with buttons Function Page Function Page TRONIC (see the separate Display operating instructions) ò Rejects or ends a call Calls up the main menu Exits the telephone book/ redial memory Selects a menu or submenu or scrolls through lists Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial mem-...

  • Page 41: Centre Console

    Centre console Centre console Centre console, upper section Function Page Function Page Multimedia system display; Õ Media button; see the see the separate operating separate operating instruc- instructions tions Air-conditioning control $ Radio button; see the panel separate operating instruc- tions Multimedia system CD/DVD drive;...
  • Page 42 Centre console Centre console, middle section Vehicle with automatic transmission Function Page Function Page Back button; see the sepa- Touchpad (see the separate rate operating instructions operating instructions) Multimedia system control- è Activates and deacti- ler; see the separate operat- vates the ECO start/stop ing instructions function...
  • Page 43 Centre console Centre console, lower section Stowage compartment with cover Function Page Function Page Cover Cup holder 12 V socket Ashtray Cigarette lighter • Stowage compartment Fitting for the mobile phone • Timer for the auxiliary bracket warm-air heater • Device mounting bracket Media Interface with two for an auxiliary device, e.g.
  • Page 44 Centre console Centre console between the driver's and co-driver's seats Centre console between the driver's and co-driver's seats Function Page Function Page Stowage compartment Stowage compartment Cup holder Stowage compartment Stowage compartment Cigarette lighter Media Interface with two Ashtray USB ports and an SD card slot 12 V socket Coolbox...

  • Page 45: Overhead Control Panel

    Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page Ì Deactivates the interior Ë Deactivates tow-away motion sensor protection p Switches the left-hand ï Info call button reading lamp on/off 3 Opens/closes the pan- | Switches the automatic orama sliding sunroof interior lighting control Opens/closes the roller sun- on/off...

  • Page 46: Door Control Panel

    Door control panel Door control panel d Vehicles with electrically adjustable front seats e Vehicles with manually adjustable front seats Function Page Function Page Opens the door 7Zö\ Adjusts and folds the exterior r45= Saves mirrors out/in electrically the seat and exterior mirror settings W Opens/closes the front side windows...

  • Page 47: Useful Information

    Mercedes-Benz child seat securing system recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz The components of the restraint system work in Service Centre for this. conjunction with each other. They can only offer...
  • Page 48 Occupant safety A malfunction has occurred if the 6 restraint dent, all deployment criteria are met, the system warning lamp: front-passenger front airbag is deployed. The PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is does not light up after the ignition is switched inoperative.
  • Page 49 There is an increased Always secure the child in a child restraint risk of injury, possibly even fatal. system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi- Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have cle. The child restraint system must be appro-...
  • Page 50 In the event of an accident, they could be crushed Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use between the vehicle occupant and seat belt. seat belts that have been approved specifically objects are never secured with a seat belt if for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 51 Occupant safety Seat belt adjustment Seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of the ® PRE-SAFE convenience function. With this function, the driver's and co-driver's seat belts are adjusted to the upper body of the vehicle occupant. The belt strap is tightened slightly when: the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle and the ignition is switched on The seat belt adjustment will apply a certain...
  • Page 52 Occupant safety If a child is travelling in your vehicle, also Not all airbags are deployed in an accident. The observe the following notes: different airbag systems work independently of each other ( page 57). Always secure children under twelve years of However, no system available today can com- age and less than 1.50 m tall in suitable child pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
  • Page 53 Front airbags ically approved for the respective seat by Do not place heavy objects on the front- Mercedes-Benz. passenger seat. This could cause the system to identify the seat as being occupied. In the event of an accident, the restraint systems on the front-passenger side may be triggered and have to be replaced.
  • Page 54 Occupant safety Vehicles with the automatic front-passenger When the restraint system control unit detects a front airbag deactivation system: the sidebag on side impact, the windowbag is deployed on the the front-passenger side deploys under the fol- side on which the impact occurs. lowing conditions: If the system determines that it can offer addi- tional protection to that provided by the seat...
  • Page 55 Occupant safety addition to the child restraint system manufac- If a person sits in the front-passenger seat, they turer's installation instructions. must be: seated with the seat belt fastened correctly Operation of automatic front-passenger in an almost upright position with their back front airbag deactivation against the seat backrest with their feet resting on the floor, if possible...
  • Page 56 Occupant safety remains lit. This indicates that the front- WARNING passenger front airbag is disabled. If you secure a child in a child restraint system the front-passenger seat is occupied by a on the front-passenger seat and the child in a rearward-facing child restraint sys- PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is tem, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator off, the front-passenger front airbag can...
  • Page 57 Mercedes-Benz recommends that When the front-passenger seat is occupied, you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this always ensure that: purpose. the classification of the person in the front- If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or the...
  • Page 58 Occupant safety Further information can be found under "Prob- possible, be resting on the backrest of the lems with the automatic front-passenger front rear reclining seat. Always comply with the airbag deactivation system" ( page 56). child restraint system manufacturer's instal- lation instructions.
  • Page 59 If the restraint system control unit detects a high-severity accident, in certain head-on colli- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the sions, additional components of the restraint vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop system are deployed independently of each after an accident.
  • Page 60 Occupant safety The rate of vehicle deceleration or acceleration How the airbag system works is determined and the direction of the force are essentially by the severity of the accident detected, determined by: especially the vehicle deceleration or accel- eration, and the apparent type of accident: the distribution of forces during the collision frontal collision the collision angle...

  • Page 61: Children In The Vehicle

    For this reason, If you and your child leave the vehicle, always Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install make sure that the child restraint system is the child restraint system on a rear seat. Chil- not in direct sunlight.
  • Page 62 Always ensure the rear seat is facing forwards before fitting a rearward-facing child restraint It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care system on it. products to clean child restraint systems rec- ommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information...
  • Page 63 Children in the vehicle ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for ISOFIX child seat securing system specially designed child restraint systems on certain rear seats. ISOFIX securing rings : for WARNING an ISOFIX child restraint system are fitted ISOFIX child restraint systems do not offer between the seat cushion and the seat backrest.
  • Page 64 The PASSENGER AIR on the front-passenger seat. For this reason, BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit. Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install a child restraint system on a rear seat. NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint...
  • Page 65 Children in the vehicle Vehicles without the automatic front- Forward-facing child restraint system passenger front airbag deactivation If it is absolutely necessary to fit a forward- system facing child restraint system on the front- passenger seat, always move the front- passenger seat as far back as possible.
  • Page 66 Children in the vehicle "Universal" category child restraint systems can vehicle belt sash guide to the shoulder belt be used on the seats indicated with U, UF or IUF guide on the child restraint system according to the tables "Suitability of the seats page 63).
  • Page 67 Children in the vehicle Rear seats Weight category Rear seat Rear bench seat: up to 10 kg up to 13 kg 9 kg to 18 kg 15 kg to 25 kg U, L U, L 22 kg to 36 kg U, L U, L Suitability of the seats for attaching an ISOFIX child restraint system...
  • Page 68 62) and on "Suitable positioning of the child restraint system" ( page 63). You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Recommended child restraint systems for securing with vehicle seat belts...
  • Page 69 Children in the vehicle Weight categories Manufac- Type Approval number Order number turer (E1 ...) (A 000 ...) Category I: Britax Römer DUO plus 04 301133 970 37 00 9 kg to 18 kg 970 58 00 between approx- imately 9 months and 4 years Category II/III: Britax Römer...

  • Page 70: Pets In The Vehicle

    Pets in the vehicle door rear controls are deactivated. You can WARNING open the electric sliding door at any time using If persons (particularly children) are exposed the corresponding Å or Æ sliding door to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is button in the centre console ( page 84).

  • Page 71: Driving Safety Systems

    Driving safety systems Important safety notes Driving safety systems Observe the important safety guidelines for the Overview driving safety system ( page 69). This section contains information on the follow- ABS works from a speed of about 8 km/h ing driving safety systems: upwards, regardless of road surface conditions.
  • Page 72 Driving safety systems Important safety notes page 265). Other driving systems and driving safety systems then also fail. Observe the important safety guidelines for the driving safety system ( page 69). ® (Electronic Stability Program) WARNING If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance General notes in an emergency braking situation is increased.
  • Page 73 Driving safety systems the wheels results in a cutting action for bet- Exercise caution when continuing to drive. ter traction on loose surfaces ® Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist traction control is still activated workshop. ® still provides support when you brake. ®...
  • Page 74 Anti-theft systems Crosswind Assist Anti-theft systems Observe the important safety guidelines for the Immobiliser driving safety system ( page 69). To activate: remove the key from the ignition Strong crosswind gusts can impair the road- lock. holding of your vehicle when driving straight ahead.

  • Page 75: Anti-Theft Systems

    Anti-theft systems The alarm is not switched off, even if you imme- Tow-away protection remains deactivated until diately close the open door that had triggered it, you lock the vehicle again. for example. Deactivate tow-away protection when locking your vehicle and: loading and/or transporting the vehicle, on a Tow-away protection ferry or car transporter, for example...
  • Page 76 Anti-theft systems Deactivating Remove the key from the ignition lock. Press button :. When the button is released, the indicator lamp in the button lights up for about three seconds. Lock the vehicle. The interior motion sensor is deactivated. The interior motion sensor remains deactivated until you lock the vehicle again.

  • Page 77: Useful Information

    Useful information WARNING If you leave children unattended in the vehi- These Operating Instructions describe all mod- cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in els as well as standard and optional equipment motion if, for example, they: of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print.
  • Page 78 the anti-theft protection is primed Key functions all the doors and the tailgate are closed Check the locking knobs on all the doors. The locking knobs must all be in the lowered position. The key's factory setting enables you to cen- trally lock and unlock the following: the driver's and the co-driver's door the sliding doors...
  • Page 79 Inserting the emergency key element The key now functions as follows: To unlock the driver's door: press the % Push emergency key element ; completely button once. into the key until it engages and release To unlock centrally: briefly press the % catch : is back in its basic position.
  • Page 80 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the battery changed at a qualified specialist work- shop. Checking the battery Push emergency key element ; into the opening in the key in the direction of the arrow until battery compartment cover : opens.

  • Page 81: Central Locking

    Central locking Problems with the key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions It is no longer possible to The doors are not closed properly. lock the vehicle using Close the doors properly and lock the vehicle again. the key. The turn signals do not The central locking system has malfunctioned.
  • Page 82 Central locking For all countries except the United Kingdom: out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There is a You can open a locked door from the inside at risk of injury. any time. For the sliding doors, the child-proof Therefore, do not leave any people unsuper- locks must be deactivated.

  • Page 83: Driver's Door And Co-Driver's Door

    Driver's door and co-driver's door opened from the inside, only the door that has If the vehicle has been automatically locked and been opened is unlocked. a front door is opened from the interior while the vehicle is stationary, the vehicle unlocks cen- For all countries except the United Kingdom: trally.

  • Page 84: Sliding Door

    Electric sliding door To close: pull door handle : in the direction Sliding door of the arrow. Important safety notes The sliding door is released from its detent. Push the sliding door forwards using door WARNING handle : and close. When you open the sliding door, the sliding door could hit other people as it moves back- Opening and closing from the inside...

  • Page 85: Electric Sliding Door

    Electric sliding door You must reset the electric sliding door if there Opening/closing from the outside has been a malfunction or an interruption in the voltage supply ( page 85). Obstacle detection with reversing function The sliding door is equipped with automatic obstacle detection with reversing feature.
  • Page 86 Electric sliding door stop the movement, release the sliding door To open: briefly press the respective Å or button. Æ sliding door button in the centre con- sole. Opening/closing from the inside Briefly press sliding door button A in the door frame.

  • Page 87: Tailgate

    Tailgate In unfavourable operating conditions, e.g. Resetting the sliding door frost, ice or heavy soiling, you can press and You must reset the sliding door if there has been hold the relevant sliding door button. The a malfunction or an interruption in the voltage electric sliding door moves with increased supply.
  • Page 88 EASY-PACK tailgate cient clearance above and behind the tail- In an emergency, you can open the tailgate gate. using the release catch for service purposes. You will find details of the tailgate opening Prise off the cover on the lower part of the dimensions under "Technical data"...

  • Page 89: Easy-Pack Tailgate

    EASY-PACK tailgate WARNING The reversing feature does not react: to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- gers over the last 8 mm of the closing movement The reversing feature therefore cannot pre- vent someone being trapped in these situa- tions.

  • Page 90: Separately-Opening Rear Window

    Separately-opening rear window In an emergency, you can open the tailgate Setting the opening angle using the release catch for service purposes. You can set the opening angle of the tailgate by Prise off the cover on the lower part of the storing the desired position as the stop position.

  • Page 91: Side Windows

    Side windows Swing the rear window upwards using the dow and the door frame as the side window handle. moves. There is a risk of injury. To close: swing the rear window downwards Make sure that nobody touches the side win- and push closed.
  • Page 92 Side windows Opening and closing the hinged win- WARNING dows The reversing function does not react: to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- gers while resetting This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trapped in these sit- uations.

  • Page 93: Panorama Sliding Sunroof

    Panorama sliding sunroof the key. This function remains active for about Make sure that all side windows are closed. five minutes or until you open a front door. To interrupt convenience closing feature: release the & button. Convenience opening feature Resetting the side windows You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving.
  • Page 94 Panorama sliding sunroof matically. The automatic reversing feature is WARNING only an aid and is no substitute for your attention While opening and closing the sliding sunroof, when closing the sliding sunroof. body parts in close proximity could become WARNING trapped.
  • Page 95 Panorama sliding sunroof Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition ing sunroof during automatic opening or clos- lock. ing. There is a risk of injury. Press or pull the 3 button in the corre- When opening or closing, make sure that no sponding direction.
  • Page 96 Panorama sliding sunroof Opening and closing roller sunblinds matic operation is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by pressing or pulling again. Operating from the rear compartment You can only close the roller sunblinds when the sliding sunroof is closed.
  • Page 97 Panorama sliding sunroof Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The sliding sunroof can- If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again not be closed and you slightly: cannot see the cause. Immediately after it blocks, pull the 3 button down again to the point of resistance until the sliding sunroof is closed.

  • Page 98: Useful Information

    Seats Useful information WARNING If the driver's seat is not correctly engaged, it These Operating Instructions describe all mod- could unexpectedly move while driving. This els as well as standard and optional equipment could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. of your vehicle that were available at the time of There is a risk of an accident.

  • Page 99: Seats

    Seats Please also observe the important safety notes WARNING on "Airbags" ( page 50), "Seat belts" Vehicles with amplifiers under the driver's page 47) and "Child restraint systems" seat: page 60). The amplifier can become hot during opera- Adjusting the seat manually tion.
  • Page 100 Seats Adjusting the seat electrically co-driver's seat can only be readjusted after the hazardous situation is over. Information WARNING about the system can be found under "PRE- ® SAFE " ( page 58). If children adjust the seats, they could become trapped, especially if they are unat- You can save the settings for the seats with tended.
  • Page 101 Seats Rear seats and rear bench seat: adjust the seat backrests ( page 103) move the rear seats ( page 108) and rear bench seat ( page 103) forwards or back- wards fold each backrest forward individually to the table position ( page 109) fold the rear seats ( page 109) and rear...
  • Page 102 Seats rear bench seats with two or three seats single rear seats seat/bunk combination with three seats Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can fit the rear bench seats and the rear seats in the first and/or in the second row of seats. The seating variants shown are only permitted if the conditions named below for safe rear seat- ing are met.
  • Page 103 Seats Seating variants for the rear seats and rear bench Seating variants for the rear seats and rear bench seats facing forwards, part 1 seats facing forwards, part 2 Seating variants in the face-to-face position, part 1...
  • Page 104 Seats Rear bench seat EASY-ENTRY/EXIT fea- ture WARNING If the rear bench seat is not fully engaged, it may be thrown about while the vehicle is mov- ing. There is a risk of an accident and injury. Always make sure that the rear bench seat is fully engaged as described.
  • Page 105 Seats The EASY-ENTRY section has engaged cor- rectly if: the seat leg engages audibly indicator tab = is no longer visible and is fully retracted into the seat leg Fold the seat backrest backwards to the upright position. If the EASY-ENTRY section has not engaged cor- rectly: Fold the EASY-ENTRY section forwards.
  • Page 106 Seats WARNING If you move a rear bench seat while driving, the seat may move in an unexpected or jerk- ing manner, for instance when braking. You could become trapped or could be thrown against parts of the vehicle interior or against other vehicle occupants.
  • Page 107 Seats If the rear bench seat is then being used by pas- Let go of release handle A. sengers, make sure that there is always suffi- Release handle A folds down to its original cient space for the knees of the respective position.
  • Page 108 Seats Backrest release handles Release handles for rear seat anchorage Grab handles You can fold the rear bench seat fully forwards. Remove the head restraints ( page 118). To fold down the seat backrest (table position): pull backrest release handle : up and fold forward.
  • Page 109 Seats Tilt the rear bench seat back and allow it to for example. People within the sweep of the engage. seat may become trapped. There is a risk of Release handles ; fold down towards the injury. vehicle floor. Before driving off, always fold back the seat if Fold the rear bench seat back into the upright it is folded forward.
  • Page 110 Seats Adjusting the rear bench seat backrest WARNING If you move the seat position outside the marked area on vehicles with windowbags in the rear compartment, then the windowbags can no longer provide optimum protection. When moving the seat outside the specified optimum area of protection, the protective effect of the windowbag is gradually reduced and may in some positions no longer be pro-...
  • Page 111 Seats Positioning the seats in the optimum area of protection Moving a rear seat Marking on the front seat leg of the rear seat Basic position Starting from standard position 2, the rear seats for passengers can be moved forwards or backwards by 5 cm.
  • Page 112 Seats Make sure that no one has any part of their body within the sweep of the seat when adjusting it. WARNING If a seat is not engaged, it may be thrown about while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
  • Page 113 Seats The rear seat anchorages have engaged cor- Make sure that no one has any part of their rectly if: body within the sweep of the seat when the seat anchorages engage audibly adjusting it. indicator tab A is no longer visible and is fully The only way to ensure that the rear seats will retracted into the seat anchorages engage securely is to always keep the seat...
  • Page 114 Seats To remove: make sure that all carriages for Hold the seat by handle =. fore-and-aft adjustment are engaged on both Fold up both release handles ;. sides. Move the folded seat towards the front. It should not be possible to move the rear Lift the seat up and out.
  • Page 115 Seats other vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury. Only move the rear bench seat when the vehi- cle is stationary. Make sure that the rear bench seat engages fully after it is moved. WARNING If you move the seat position outside the marked area on vehicles with windowbags in the rear compartment, then the windowbags can no longer provide optimum protection.
  • Page 116 Seats Maintain a minimum distance of 5 cm : sufficient space for the passenger's knees. A between the knees of the vehicle occupants and distance of at least 5 cm : between the knees the seat in front of them. of the passenger and front seat must be main- tained so that individuals of various heights are If you grasp and push the seat/bunk com-...
  • Page 117 Seats You can only move the seat/berth combination Moving the seat sliders when it is unoccupied. Pull the seat/berth com- bination forwards using only the loop between the seat cushion and seat backrest. Pull fore-and-aft release handle : up to the stop and hold in this position.
  • Page 118 Seats Fold release handle for rear seat anchor- age : up. Tilt the seat/berth combination forward using the upper edge of the seat backrest. Pull release handle for front seat legs ; up. Hold the seat/berth combination by the lower edge of the seat cushion.
  • Page 119 Seats Bed extension Setting up/folding away the berth WARNING A vehicle occupant on the bed while the vehi- cle is in motion cannot be restrained. There is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Only use the bed when the vehicle is station- ary.
  • Page 120 Seats Move the seat/berth combination forwards WARNING to mark : on the guide rail ( page 112). The head restraints cannot provide the inten- Remove the head restraints of the seat/berth ded protection unless they are fitted and combination. adjusted correctly. There is an increased risk Rotate the head restraints by 180°...
  • Page 121 Seats The head restraints can be removed and fitted If the ignition is not switched on, you can as follows. adjust the head restraint height within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle. To remove: pull the head restraint up to the stop.
  • Page 122 Seats Rear seat heating may be affected or they may even suffer burn- like injuries. There is a risk of injury. Therefore, do not switch on the seat heating repeatedly. When you leave your seat, do not place any- thing on the seat and switch off the seat heat- ing.

  • Page 123: Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in Steering wheel the ignition lock. To switch on: press the s button repeat- WARNING edly until the desired fan setting is set. You could lose control of the vehicle while When the vehicle is stationary, the fan setting can be reduced automatically.
  • Page 124 Mirrors To adjust the steering wheel: swing lever Rear-view mirror = down until it engages. The steering wheel is unlocked. Move the steering wheel to the desired posi- tion. Pull lever = up to the stop. The steering wheel is locked again. Mirrors Important safety notes WARNING...

  • Page 125: Mirrors

    Mirrors Folding in/out electrically Resetting the exterior mirrors If the battery has been disconnected or dis- Only fold the electrical exterior mirrors in charged, you need to reset the exterior mirrors. and out electrically. If you fold the exterior The exterior mirrors will otherwise not fold in mirrors in and out manually you could damage automatically when you have selected the the exterior mirrors or they may not engage...

  • Page 126: Memory Function

    Memory function if electrolyte is swallowed, immediately Only use the memory function on the driver's rinse out your mouth thoroughly. Do not side while the vehicle is stationary. induce vomiting. WARNING if electrolyte comes into contact with skin or eyes or is swallowed, seek medical atten- If the memory function adjusts the seat, you tion immediately.
  • Page 127 Memory function Press the r memory button. Press one of the storage position buttons 4, 5 or = within three seconds. The settings are stored in the selected preset position and a tone sounds when the settings have been completed. Calling up a stored setting If you want to move the seat from the fully reclined position to a stored seat position,...

  • Page 128: Useful Information

    This is particularly useful when Important safety notes there is fog or rain. For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- To switch on: turn the key to position 2 in the mends that you drive with the lights switched on ignition lock or start the engine.

  • Page 129: Exterior Lighting

    Exterior lighting Switching on parking lamps à is the preferred light switch setting. The light setting is automatically selected according Turn the key to position 0 ( page 172) in the to the brightness of the ambient light (excep- ignition lock or remove the key. tion: poor visibility due to weather conditions, Right-hand parking lamp: turn the light such as fog, snow or spray):...
  • Page 130 Exterior lighting Main-beam headlamps and headlamp beam headlamps must not dazzle oncoming vehicles. flasher If the vehicle is unladen, select position g. The headlamp range control allows you to adjust the cone of light from the headlamps to suit the vehicle load.
  • Page 131 Exterior lighting Active: additional functions for improved illumination of the road surface depending on the vehicle speed If you are driving at speeds below 40 km/h or the weather conditions, for example. The light and switch on the turn signal or turn the steer- functions of the system include an active light ing wheel.
  • Page 132 Exterior lighting Important safety notes Not active: if, following activation, you are driv- ing at speeds above 100 km/h or if you switch WARNING off the rear foglamp Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognise road users: Adaptive Highbeam Assist who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians General notes who have poor lighting, e.g.

  • Page 133: Interior Lighting

    Interior lighting To switch on: turn the light switch to the Interior lighting à position. Overview Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow :. If it is dark and the light sensor activates the dipped-beam headlamps, the _ symbol for Highbeam Assist lights up in the display.
  • Page 134 Have the bulbs of the following interior lights ing control replaced at a qualified specialist workshop only: switch on the ignition illuminated Mercedes-Benz letters in the door When the ignition is switched on the ambient sill trim lighting is switched on permanently.

  • Page 135: Replacing Bulbs: Interior Lighting And Ambient Lamps

    Replacing bulbs: interior lighting and ambient lamps partment stowage tray can be found under "Additional interior and ambient lighting" page 133). Type of lamp: W 5 W Press in the spring catch of lamp housing : with a suitable object, e.g. a screwdriver, and prise off lamp housing :.

  • Page 136: Replacing Bulbs: Vehicles With Led Headlamps

    Replacing bulbs: vehicles with halogen headlamps Screw socket = clockwise into the lamp A bulb could explode if: housing. you touch it Position the lamp housing to the side of red it is hot lamp lens : and engage. you drop it you scratch or score it Marks on the glass tube shorten the operating Replacing bulbs: vehicles with LED...

  • Page 137: Replacing Bulbs: Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps

    Replacing bulbs: vehicles with halogen headlamps Slide cover : upwards, remove and let it Front lamp clusters hang from the strap. Overview of bulb types To fit: if necessary, remove dirt from cover : and the opening in the wheel arch. Insert cover : at the top and thread the cover strap through the opening in the wheel arch.
  • Page 138 Replacing bulbs: vehicles with halogen headlamps Main-beam headlamp/side lamps/ Replacing the rear lamp clusters parking lamps/daytime driving lamps Overview of bulb types View from inside (example: left headlamp) Standard tail lamp Switch off the lighting system. Open the bonnet. Lights Bulb type Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and Third brake lamp...
  • Page 139 Replacing bulbs: vehicles with halogen headlamps Tail lamps Standard tail lamp Fitting/removing the tail lamp Remove the tail lamp with care, so as not to damage the paintwork. Due to their installation position, Mercedes- Benz recommends that you have tail lamp bulbs replaced at a qualified specialist work- shop.
  • Page 140 Windscreen wipers LED tail lamp This could damage the windscreen wiper blades or scratch the windscreen. For this reason, you should always switch off the windscreen wipers in dry weather. Remove the tail lamp ( page 137). Unscrew housing cover : by turning anti- clockwise.

  • Page 141: Windscreen Wipers

    If the rear window wiper is activated, the è force of the impact. Assistance graphic symbol is shown in the Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have menu in the on-board computer the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe- page 255).
  • Page 142 Windscreen wipers In order to activate the service indicator, you Insert new wiper blade = into the wiper arm have to remove the protective film in the direction of the arrow. page 140). Please take the differing lengths of the two wiper blades into account: Windscreen wipers Driver's side - long wiper blade...
  • Page 143 Windscreen wipers Rear window wiper Rear doors Tailgate Rear window wipers (example: left rear door) Fold wiper arm = away from the rear window. Fold wiper arm : away from the rear window Press both retaining clips ; together in the until you hear it engage.
  • Page 144 Windscreen wipers Problems with the windscreen wipers Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The windscreen wiper Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windscreen jams. wiper movement. The wiper motor has switched off. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.

  • Page 145: Climate Control

    Overview of climate control systems Climate control regulates the temperature and Useful information the humidity in the vehicle interior and filters undesirable substances from the air. These Operating Instructions describe all mod- Climate control is only operational when the els as well as standard and optional equipment engine is running.
  • Page 146 Overview of climate control systems ¿ Switches the cooling with air dehumidification function on/off ( page 146) ¬ Demists the windscreen ( page 154) Ù Calls up the multimedia system climate control menu; see the separate operating instruc- tions ¤ Switches the rear window heating and mirror heating on/off ( page 155) &...
  • Page 147 Overview of climate control systems à Regulates climate control automatically ( page 149) ¬ Demists the windscreen ( page 154) Ù Calls up the multimedia system climate control menu; see the separate operating instruc- tions Ì Switches the residual heat utilisation on or off ( page 156) ¤...
  • Page 148 Operating the climate control system w Sets the temperature ( page 152) Display K Sets the airflow ( page 153) Activating or deactivating Optimum use of THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. To activate: press the Ù...

  • Page 149: Operating The Climate Control System

    Operating the climate control system Activating and deactivating climate control menu for rear-compartment air conditioning (second menu level). TEMPMATIC air-conditioning system On vehicles without hot-water auxiliary heat- ing, press the ¿ rocker switch up or down. The function can only be activated or deactiva- If the indicator lamp above the ¿...
  • Page 150 Operating the climate control system Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions THERMOTRONIC auto- The cooling with air dehumidification function has been deactivated matic climate control due to a malfunction. with hot-water auxili- Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 151 Operating the climate control system Regulating climate control automati- Setting the airflow with the TEMP- cally MATIC air-conditioning system General notes Important safety notes When THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con- For safety reasons, the side windows are sup- trol is in automatic mode, the set temperature is plied with air via the side air vents in all airflow automatically kept constant.
  • Page 152 Operating the climate control system Initial phase of cooling via air vents. Air subse- quently also distributed via the demister vents; efficient cooling in vehicle interior. Cooling mode Cooling via air vents only. Colder air, therefore very fast and direct cooling in the vehicle inte- rior.
  • Page 153 Operating the climate control system Heating mode Heating mode Indirect heating mainly in the footwells, with Heating mainly directed at the body of occu- small amounts of warm air directed through the pants and into the footwells, with some warm air side and demister vents;...
  • Page 154 Operating the climate control system In the initial phase, heating mainly in the foot- Setting the temperature wells with medium amounts of warm air directed through the side, centre and demister vents. Increasing or reducing the temperature Followed by airflow mainly in the footwell with via the front control panel even warming of the vehicle interior.
  • Page 155 Operating the climate control system TEMPMATIC air-conditioning system Setting the airflow and THERMOTRONIC automatic climate Increasing or reducing the airflow via control the front control panel Air distribution settings To increase or reduce: press the K ¯ Directs air through the demister vents rocker switch up or down.
  • Page 156 Operating the climate control system Activating/deactivating the synchroni- reactivated. Air-recirculation mode remains deactivated. sation function Activate/deactivate the synchronisation On vehicles with automatic climate control: function via the multimedia system; see the press the à rocker switch up or down. separate operating instructions. TEMPMATIC air-conditioning system: the syn- chronisation function switches off if the set- Demisting the windows...
  • Page 157 Operating the climate control system DEFROST air distribution ¯ soon as the window is clear. Otherwise, the rear page 152) or window heating only switches off automatically after several minutes. MAX DEFROST ¬ ( page 144) If the battery voltage is too low, the rear window Close the side air vents if required heating may switch off.
  • Page 158 Operating the climate control system the g rocker switch up or down until the Monitor the entire closing procedure when side windows start to open automatically. using convenience closing. When closing, The indicator lamp above the g rocker make sure that no one has any parts of the switch goes out.
  • Page 159 Operating the auxiliary heating system To switch off: press the Ì rocker switch Make sure, when the auxiliary heating system up or down. is switched on, that: The indicator lamp above the Ì rocker hot vehicle components do not come into switch goes out.
  • Page 160 Operating the auxiliary heating system Always observe the important safety instruc- You can activate or deactivate the auxiliary heat- tions when operating the auxiliary heating ing: page 157) using the & rocker switch in the control The hot-water auxiliary heater complements the panel of the climate control system located in climate control system of your vehicle and has a the centre console (...

  • Page 161: Operating The Auxiliary Heating System

    Operating the auxiliary heating system Store the remote control for the auxiliary heat- ing such that the auxiliary heating function can- not be switched on unintentionally. In particular, ensure that the remote control is kept out of the reach of children. The remote control has a range of approximately 300 metres.
  • Page 162 Operating the auxiliary heating system Checking the status of the auxiliary heat- (see the separate operating instructions). Oth- erwise, the auxiliary heating may switch on at the wrong time and at an unsuitable location. Briefly press the u button. When setting the departure time, also observe The following messages may appear in the dis- the important safety notes for operation of the play:...
  • Page 163 Operating the auxiliary heating system Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants. It is illegal to dispose of them with the household rubbish. They must be collected sep- arately and disposed of in an environmentally responsible Press a pointed object into recess :.
  • Page 164 Operating the auxiliary heating system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The display of the Lack of fuel. remote control shows The fuel tank is less than Õ full. The auxiliary heating switches off FAIL message. automatically. Refuel at the nearest filling station. Subsequently, start the auxiliary heating several times until the fuel lines are full.
  • Page 165 Operating the auxiliary heating system least at reserve fuel level to ensure that the aux- Overview of the remote control iliary heating functions. The auxiliary heating switches off automatically when the engine is switched off or when the set heating time has elapsed. The immediate heating mode of the auxiliary heating supports the climate control system when the engine is running and the outside tem-...
  • Page 166 Operating the auxiliary heating system Operating the auxiliary heating using To switch on: press and hold the Ü button until indicator lamp : lights up red. the timer If a connection between the remote control and the receiver in the vehicle has been estab- Timer overview lished and indicator lamp :: flashes red, the auxiliary heating is...
  • Page 167 Operating the auxiliary heating system set the operating duration Ñ between 10 Activating/deactivating immediate heat- and 120 minutes or to continuous operation ing mode (heater booster function) à ( page 165) To switch on: press the Û or â button set the heating level (preselected tempera- until the y symbol in the menu bar flashes.
  • Page 168 Operating the auxiliary heating system If you set identical departure times (time and Setting the heating level day of the week) for the three preselection You can set the heating level to a range between times, only the last time set is saved. 10 and 30.
  • Page 169 Operating the auxiliary heating system You need a CR 2430 lithium battery, which can Remove battery =. be obtained from any qualified specialist work- Insert new, clean battery = into the battery shop. tray with the positive pole facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so.
  • Page 170 Operating the auxiliary heating system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The indicator lamp on There is no connection between the remote control and the receiver in the remote control the vehicle. flashes red and green in Change your position in relation to the vehicle, e.g. hold the remote rapid succession.

  • Page 171: Adjusting The Air Vents

    Adjusting the air vents Adjusting the air vents Setting the side air vents Important safety notes WARNING Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There is a risk of injury.
  • Page 172 Adjusting the air vents the footwells and roof area of the hot vehicle, and subsequently only in the roof area. To open: turn thumbwheel : of the rear air vent to the centre position. To close: turn thumbwheel : to the upper or lower end position.

  • Page 173: Useful Information

    Driving Useful information Driving Important safety notes These Operating Instructions describe all mod- els as well as standard and optional equipment WARNING of your vehicle that were available at the time of Flammable materials introduced through going to print. Country-specific variations are possible.
  • Page 174 Driving Checks in the vehicle Key positions Emergency equipment/first-aid kit Check the equipment to make sure that it is accessible, complete and ready for use. The first aid and breakdown assistance equip- ment is in the front door stowage compart- ments, the glove compartment and in the rear stowage compartment on the right-hand side of the vehicle (...
  • Page 175 Driving When starting the engine, if you do not depress Starting the engine the clutch or fail to depress it sufficiently, the To start the display shows the message Important safety notes engine, operate the clutch. WARNING Automatic transmission Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
  • Page 176 Driving Depress the brake pedal and keep it The ECO start/stop function is not available depressed. when reverse gear is engaged. Further informa- tion can be found under "ECO start/stop func- Depress the clutch pedal completely. tion" ( page 175). Shift to 1st gear or reverse gear.
  • Page 177 Driving Hill start assist Hill start assist helps you when pulling away for- wards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. Hill start assist automatically maintains the brake pressure for about another two seconds, after you have taken your foot off the brake pedal. This gives you enough time to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal If è...
  • Page 178 Driving Automatic engine start on vehicles with manual transmission, all the doors and the tailgate are closed. General notes there is no danger of immediately rolling backwards, e.g. when stopped on a steep gra- The engine is started automatically if: dient.
  • Page 179 Driving Activating and deactivating the ECO Press the è ECO button. When the indicator lamp of the è ECO start/stop function button lights up and the display shows the è ECO symbol, the ECO start/stop func- tion is switched on. If all conditions for automatic engine switch- off are fulfilled, the è...
  • Page 180 Automatic transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not The on-board voltage is too low. The battery is too weak or discharged. start. Jump-start the vehicle ( page 358). The starter motor cannot If the engine cannot be jump-started, the starter motor is faulty. be heard.
  • Page 181 Automatic transmission Only shift the automatic transmission to R Transmission positions when the vehicle is stationary. Park position If park position P is selected, depress the This prevents the vehicle from rolling brake pedal to change the transmission posi- away when stopped. Do not shift the tion.
  • Page 182 Automatic transmission Transmission position and drive pro- Shift ranges gram display Drive program Current transmission position and Shift range, if restricted, or To shift down and restrict the shift range current gear in drive program M To shift up and derestrict the shift range The transmission positions and current drive In transmission position D and drive programs E, program : are shown at the top of the instru-...

  • Page 183: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission To shift up and extend the shift range: DYNAMIC SELECT switch briefly pull right steering wheel gearshift pad- dle ;. The automatic transmission shifts to the next gear up, depending on the gear currently engaged. This derestricts the shift range at the same time.
  • Page 184 Automatic transmission Drive program C The drive program switches automatically from E to C. Drive program Comfort has the following char- Ease off on the accelerator pedal once the acteristics: desired speed is reached. the vehicle delivers comfortable, economical The automatic transmission shifts up again. handling characteristics.
  • Page 185 Automatic transmission Shifting gears the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine from overrevving. To shift down: pull briefly on left-hand steer- ing wheel gearshift paddle :. Provided that the engine will not exceed its maximum speed when shifting down, the automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear.
  • Page 186 Refuelling Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The transmission is The vehicle electronics are malfunctioning. locked in position P. Have the vehicle electronics checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. The acceleration charac- The transmission is in emergency mode. teristics have deteriora- It is only possible to shift into 2nd gear or reverse gear R.

  • Page 187: Refuelling

    Refuelling Refuelling WARNING If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash point of this fuel mixture is lower than that of pure diesel fuel. When the engine is running, components in the exhaust system may over- heat unnoticed. There is a risk of fire. Never refuel with petrol.
  • Page 188 Refuelling Low ambient temperatures Problems with the fuel and fuel tank AdBlue freezes at a temperature of approx- If your vehicle is losing fuel, the fuel lines or the imately -11 †. The vehicle is equipped with an fuel tank are defective: ®...
  • Page 189 Refuelling branes and eyes. You may experience a burning Remove the key from the ignition lock. sensation in your nose, throat and eyes. You Switch off the auxiliary heating system may also experience coughing and watery eyes. page 157). Do not inhale ammonia vapours. Only fill the Open the front left-hand door first, and then ®...
  • Page 190 AdBlue refill canisters are available at many ® Only screw on the AdBlue refill bottle so filling stations or at a Mercedes-Benz Service that it is hand-tight. Otherwise, the thread of ® Centre. AdBlue refill canisters are often sold ®...

  • Page 191: Parking

    Parking ® Press AdBlue refill bottle : firmly towards WARNING the filler neck. If you leave children unattended in the vehi- ® The AdBlue tank is filled. This may last up to cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in one minute.
  • Page 192 Parking to release or apply the parking brake in some To apply: turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the cases. ignition lock. If you turn the key to position 0 in the ignition If the parking brake is malfunctioning, the yel- lock, you must apply the parking brake within low ! indicator lamp in the instrument clus- the next five minutes.

  • Page 193: Driving Tips

    Driving tips You can obtain information about trickle If the coolant temperature is very high, e.g. chargers from a qualified specialist work- after driving on hilly roads, leave the engine shop. running at idle speed for about two minutes before turning it off. If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer than This allows the coolant temperature to return 6 weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a...
  • Page 194 Driving tips The ECO display consists of three sections, with an inner and outer area. The sections corre- spond to the following three categories: Acceleration – evaluation of all acceleration processes: the outer area fills up and the inner area lights up green: moderate acceleration, especially at higher speeds the outer area empties and the...
  • Page 195 After a winter tyres. prolonged driving time, these changes are Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the smaller. To obtain a clearer evaluation of the maximum permissible speed programmed at a current period during the journey, you must Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
  • Page 196 The On your outbound journey, switch over the workshop directories are available from any dipped-beam headlamps before crossing the Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. border; on your return journey, switch the headlamps back as close to the border as possible.
  • Page 197 To do this, brake more firmly from a higher by Mercedes-Benz or are of an equivalent speed, paying attention to traffic conditions. standard of quality The brakes will grip better as a result.
  • Page 198 Driving tips For this reason, avoid tyre ruts and brake guarantee a sufficient supply of fresh air, open carefully. a window on the side of the vehicle away from the wind. Therefore, in heavy rain or other conditions in which aquaplaning can occur, drive as follows: In the vicinity of the air intake, moveable parts, the axles and wheel arches, the accu- reduce your speed...

  • Page 199: Driving Systems

    Driving systems Miles You can find further information under: If you have set as the unit for the digital speedometer ( page 259), you can set any "M+S tyres" ( page 367) speed from 20 mph in increments of 1 mph and "Snow chains"...
  • Page 200 Driving systems Do not use cruise control: When you activate cruise control, the display Cruise control briefly shows the message in traffic conditions that are unsuitable for and the stored speed. driving at a constant speed, e.g. in heavy traf- fic, on winding roads or off-road Activation conditions on slippery roads.
  • Page 201 Driving systems The last speed set remains stored. The last When you pull the cruise control lever speed stored is cleared when you switch off the towards you for the first time after starting the engine. engine, cruise control adopts the current speed.
  • Page 202 Driving systems Variable SPEEDTRONIC When the engine is running, you can use the cruise control lever to limit the speed to any speed above 30 km/h even if the vehicle is sta- Cruise control lever and display tionary. You can adjust the speed limitation in increments of 1 km/h and 10 km/h.
  • Page 203 Driving systems On vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS, the seg- Briefly press the cruise control lever up : or ments between the start of the scale and the down ? to the first point of resistance. stored speed also light up in the speedometer. The last speed stored is increased/reduced in increments of 1 km/h.
  • Page 204 Driving systems You can use the on-board computer to limit the DISTRONIC PLUS is operational in the speed speed permanently to a value between range from 0 km/h and a maximum speed of 160 km/h (e.g. for driving on winter tyres) and 200 km/h.
  • Page 205 Driving systems Following damage to the front end of the vehicle, When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, the have the configuration and operation of the vehicle brakes automatically in certain situa- radar sensor checked at a qualified specialist tions. To avoid damage to the vehicle, deac- workshop.
  • Page 206 Driving systems LIM indicator lamp = shows you which function adapts its speed to that of a vehicle in front, but you have selected: only up to the stored speed. LIM indicator lamp off: DISTRONIC PLUS is Activating at the last stored speed selected.
  • Page 207 Driving systems To pull away with DISTRONIC PLUS: DISTRONIC PLUS recognises whether traffic is remove your foot from the brake pedal. driving on the left or right and monitors the cor- responding lane when you change lanes. Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you ?.
  • Page 208 Driving systems Transmission position P secures the vehicle ate briefly to overtake, for example, DISTRONIC PLUS adjusts the vehicle's speed automatically if DISTRONIC PLUS is activated to the last speed stored after you have fin- and: ished overtaking. the driver's seat belt is not fastened and a door or the tailgate is opened Setting the specified minimum distance the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-...
  • Page 209 Driving systems DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the instru- Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activa- ment cluster Displays in the speedometer DISTRONIC PLUS active (text only appears when the cruise control lever is actuated) Vehicle in front, if detected Display in the speedometer with a vehicle in front (example: stored speed of 130 km/h) Specified minimum distance to the vehicle in front;...
  • Page 210 Driving systems The last speed set remains stored. The last Vehicles which are not driving in the mid- speed stored is cleared when you switch off the dle of their lane engine. DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactivated you apply the brakes you apply the parking brake and the red ! indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights you activate Active Parking Assist...
  • Page 211 Driving systems Obstructions and stationary vehicles Use winter tyres (M+S tyres), with snow chains if necessary, when the conditions are wintry page 367). This is the only way to get the full benefit from the all-wheel drive system. Use DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) when driving downhill off-road ( page 209).
  • Page 212 Driving systems DSR is activated but not active if you drive faster than 18 km/h off-road. DSR remains activated, but does not brake automatically. If you subse- quently drive slower than 18 km/h, DSR brakes automatically until the set speed is reached. If you drive faster than 45 km/h, DSR switches off automatically.
  • Page 213 Driving systems Setting the speed If COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is malfunc- tioning, the display shows a corresponding mes- sage ( page 276). Distance warning function Important safety notes WARNING The distance warning function does not react: to people or animals to oncoming vehicles to crossing traffic Cruise control lever...
  • Page 214 Driving systems If you fail to adapt your driving style, the dis- ment lights up and an intermittent warning tance warning function can neither reduce the tone also sounds. risk of an accident nor override the laws of phys- At speeds up to about 70 km/h, the system ics.
  • Page 215 Driving systems Function In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist can: With the help of the radar sensor system, Adap- intervene unnecessarily tive Brake Assist can detect obstacles that have not intervene been in the path of your vehicle for an extended period of time.
  • Page 216 Driving systems Important safety notes Monitoring range of the sensors WARNING Blind Spot Assist does not react to vehicles: overtaken too closely on the side, placing them in the blind spot area when the difference in the speed of approach and overtaking is too great As a result, Blind Spot Assist cannot warn drivers in these situations.
  • Page 217 Driving systems Warning display When Blind Spot Assist is activated, the display in the assistance graphic shows grey radar Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below waves propagating backwards next to the vehi- approximately 30 km/h. Vehicles in the moni- cle.
  • Page 218 Driving systems A warning may be given if a front wheel passes the lane markings are worn away, dark or cov- over a lane marking. It will warn you by means of ered, e.g. by dirt or snow intermittent vibration through the steering the distance to the vehicle in front is too small wheel for up to 1.5 seconds.
  • Page 219 Driving systems you operate the turn signal in the correspond- stored in the navigation system are also used to ing direction. In this event, the warnings are determine the current speed limit. suppressed for a certain period of time. If a traffic sign that is relevant to your vehicle is a driving safety system, such as ABS, BAS or passed, the display of the speed limits and over- taking restrictions is updated.
  • Page 220 Driving systems Important safety notes Speed limit with overtaking restriction Traffic Sign Assist is only an aid and is not always able to correctly display speed limits and over- taking restrictions. The actual traffic signs always have priority over the Traffic Sign Assist display.
  • Page 221 Driving systems Speed limits in wet conditions The unit for the speed limit (km/h or mph) depends on the country in which you are driv- ing. In general it is not displayed either on traffic signs or in the instrument cluster. Always observe the legally required maximum permissible speed.
  • Page 222 Driving systems System suspended The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is ing, the message restricted, and warnings may be delayed or not appears in the display. The bar display is then occur at all: dimmed. This is the case, for example, if you are driving at a speed below 60 km/h or if the length of the journey is less than approx- above 200 km/h...
  • Page 223 Driving systems Activation conditions in the multimedia system (see the separate operating instructions). You can activate the HOLD function once all of the following conditions have been fulfilled: the vehicle is stationary. HOLD function the engine is running or has been switched off General notes by the ECO start/stop function.
  • Page 224 Driving systems the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. You Your vehicle's transmission will move to could damage the vehicle or objects. position P after a short period of time. This relieves the load on the service brake. PARKTRONIC can suffer interference from: Vehicles with automatic transmission ultrasonic sources such as a lorry's compressed-air brakes, an automatic car...
  • Page 225 Driving systems Warning displays Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them ( page 353). Front sensors Centre Approx. 100 cm Corners Approx. 60 cm Rear sensors Centre Approx. 120 cm Corners Approx. 80 cm Minimum distance Front area warning display in instrument cluster display Centre...
  • Page 226 Driving systems Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC Transmission posi- Monitoring tion Forward gear, Front area Neutral or D Reverse gear Front and rear area R or N No areas activated One or more segments light up as the vehicle approaches an obstacle, depending on the vehi- Press button :.
  • Page 227 Driving systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions though there is no obsta- The licence plate or other parts attached near the sensors may not be cle present. secured correctly. Check the licence plate and attachment parts near the sensors for correct seating.
  • Page 228 Driving systems if you fit wheels with different wheel dimen- Active Parking Assist does not assist you park- sions, this has a direct influence on the result ing in spaces at right angles to the direction of of the parking manoeuvre travel if: if you fit tyres from another manufacturer, this two parking spaces are located directly next...
  • Page 229 Driving systems that are parallel to the direction of travel and Vehicles with automatic transmission: if at least 1.0 m longer than your vehicle PARKTRONIC detects obstacles, Active Parking Assist brakes automatically during the parking that are at right angles to the direction of process.
  • Page 230 Driving systems surroundings Exiting a parking space message is shown in the dis- play. In order that Active Parking Assist can assist you You will achieve the best results by waiting when exiting the parking space: for the steering procedure to complete before the border of the parking space must be high pulling away.
  • Page 231 Driving systems PARKTRONIC sounds the continuous warning Active parking assistance is cancelled automat- tone, if not before. ically if: While the vehicle is stationary, shift the trans- you apply the electric parking brake mission to position D or R or engage 1st gear parking using Active Parking Assist is no lon- or reverse gear as required or according to ger possible...
  • Page 232 Driving systems the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch If you change wheel size, make sure they corre- spond to the correct wheel size category the tail-end of a lorry page 365). If the assignment changes with- slanted posts out recoding the control units in the vehicle, the Only use the camera guide lines for orienta- reversing camera cannot be calibrated exactly.
  • Page 233 Driving systems Messages in the multimedia system dis- In vehicles with a trailer coupling installed, the function mode in the reversing camera can be play switched over when the trailer is reached. The reversing camera then changes the camera angle and shows a locating aid for the ball cou- pling of the trailer tow hitch to help reach the drawbar.
  • Page 234 Driving systems Make sure that the reversing camera is switched on ( page 230). The lane and the guide lines are shown. With the help of white guide line :, check whether the vehicle will fit into the parking space. Using white guide line : as a guide, carefully reverse until you reach the end position.
  • Page 235 Driving systems Reverse carefully until you have reached the end position. Red guide line A is then at the end of parking space ?. The vehicle is almost parallel in the parking space. "Coupling up a trailer" function Parking space marking Yellow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors, at the current steering angle (dynamic)
  • Page 236 Driving systems Information on the multimedia system con- The system evaluates images in the immediate troller can be found in the separate operating vicinity of the vehicle from the following cam- instructions. eras: Symbol A is highlighted. The distance spec- rear view camera ifications now only apply to objects that are at front camera...
  • Page 237 Driving systems Only use the camera guide lines for orienta- Do not use the 360° camera in this case. You tion. Do not get any closer to objects than the could otherwise injure others or damage objects lowest horizontal guide line. You may other- and the vehicle while you are parking.
  • Page 238 Driving systems Switching on the 360° camera with the The full-screen mode is only available in the multimedia system following two views: Top view with image from the reversing Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the camera ignition lock.
  • Page 239 Driving systems Top view with image from the reversing Top view with image from the front cam- camera Symbol for the split screen setting with top Symbol for the split screen setting with top view and image from the reversing camera view and image from the front camera Yellow guide line for the maximum steering Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-...
  • Page 240 Driving systems Top view with image from the side cam- Before coupling up the trailer, set the height of trailer drawbar : so that it is slightly eras higher than the ball coupling. Position the vehicle centrally ; in front of trailer drawbar :.

  • Page 241: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer "Wide-angle" function Shift the automatic transmission to P. In split-screen mode, confirm the "Back" func- tion with the back button & or by using the & display symbol. Information on the multimedia system back button and controller can be found in the sep- arate operating instructions.
  • Page 242 Towing a trailer on the type plates for the trailer tion by increasing speed. Decrease your on the vehicle identification plate speed and do not countersteer. Brake if nec- page 386) essary. Where the values differ, the lowest is valid. You will find the values approved by the manu- WARNING facturer on the vehicle identification plates and...
  • Page 243 This also applies if cruise control, You can use this number to obtain a replace- DISTRONIC PLUS or SPEEDTRONIC are acti- ment key from a Mercedes-Benz Service vated. Centre. You thereby make use of the braking effect of the engine and do not have to brake as often to maintain the speed.
  • Page 244 Towing a trailer If you cannot remove the key, the ball coupling may be dirty. Remove the ball coupling and clean it page 354). If you cannot lock the ball coupling once you have cleaned it, the trailer tow hitch is damaged. Remove the ball coupling.
  • Page 245 Towing a trailer Follow the pictogram on handwheel =. lighting system is in working order. The func- ® tioning of other systems, e.g. ESP Pull out ball coupling ? downwards. PARKTRONIC, Active Parking Assist, Blind Clean the ball coupling if it is dirty Spot Assist or Lane Keeping Assist also page 354).
  • Page 246 Towing a trailer The power supply which is activated when the Open the vehicle socket cover. key is in position 2 in the ignition is supplied via Insert adapter plug ; by lug : into groove trailer socket pin ten. = in the vehicle socket.

  • Page 247: Display And Operation

    Display and operation The accuracy of the speedometer and odometer Useful information displays is legally prescribed. Determining the speed is dependent on the wheel size or the These Operating Instructions describe all mod- rolling circumference of the wheels. If you els as well as standard and optional equipment change the wheel size on your vehicle, make of your vehicle that were available at the time of...
  • Page 248 Display and operation The segments between the start of the scale Changes in the outside temperature are dis- and the selected limit speed light up. played after a short delay. DISTRONIC PLUS activated ( page 202): One or two segments in the set speed range Coolant temperature gauge light up.
  • Page 249 Display and operation Vehicles with manual transmission: if you Press briefly: remove the key, then quickly re-insert it and turn Back to position 1, the on-board computer and the Radio Media instrument cluster is not activated. In the menu: dese- lects the track or station list or list You can control the displays and the settings in of available radio sources or media...
  • Page 250 Menus and submenus HOLD function ( page 221) ë Display 120 km/h! Maximum permissible speed exceeded (only for certain coun- tries) In the display footer, the display for the active Park Assist XjY may also be shown page 225). Menus and submenus Menu overview Press the ò...

  • Page 251: Menus And Submenus

    Menus and submenus Displaying the range and current fuel Trip computer "After start" or "After consumption reset" Distance Use the steering wheel buttons. Length of journey Press ò to call up the list of menus. Average speed Trip Press : or 9 to select the menu.
  • Page 252 Menus and submenus Use the steering wheel buttons. Navigation menu Press ò to call up the list of menus. Displaying navigation instructions Reise Press : or 9 to select the (Trip) menu. Navi In the menu, the display shows navigation Press a to confirm.
  • Page 253 Menus and submenus Change of direction without lane recom- Distance to the next change of direction mendation Current street Change of direction announced with a lane recommendation Road to which the change of direction leads Distance to the change of direction and dis- tance graphic Road to which the change of direction leads Change-of-direction symbol...
  • Page 254 Menus and submenus Other navigation system status indica- only displayed along with station ; if this has been stored. tors Use the steering wheel buttons. Switch the multimedia system on (see sepa- rate operating instructions). Press ò to call up the list of menus. Radio Press : or 9 to select the menu.
  • Page 255 Menus and submenus Use the steering wheel buttons. Press a to confirm. To select audio player or audio media: Switch the multimedia system on (see the briefly press a. separate operating instructions). The display shows the list of media sources. Press ò...
  • Page 256 Menus and submenus Press a to confirm. Use the steering wheel buttons. To select DVD player or DVD media: briefly Press ò to call up the list of menus. press a. Telephone Press : or 9 to select the The display shows the list of media sources. menu.
  • Page 257 Menus and submenus Press a to confirm. Assistance graphic menu Press :, 9 or a to switch to the phone book. Press : or 9 to select names succes- sively. If you press and hold the button for longer than one second, the names in the telephone book are shown rapidly one after another.
  • Page 258 Menus and submenus Service menu Settings menu Introduction Introduction Service Einstellungen You have the following options in the In the (Settings) menu, you menu: have the following options: Calling up display messages in the message changing the settings for driving and driver memory ( page 260) assistance systems in the Assistance sub-...
  • Page 259 Menus and submenus Start the engine. Activating/deactivating the distance warning function Using the steering wheel buttons Using the steering wheel buttons Press ò to call up the list of menus. Press ò to call up the list of menus. Press : or 9 to select the Settings Settings menu.
  • Page 260 Menus and submenus Lights submenu Setting ATTENTION ASSIST Using the steering wheel buttons Activating/deactivating the Intelligent Press ò to call up the list of menus. Light System Settings Press : or 9 to select the Use the steering wheel buttons. menu.
  • Page 261 Menus and submenus Lights Press : or 9 to select the Switching the additional speedometer submenu. on/off Press a to confirm. United Kingdom only: Dipped Press : or 9 to select the The display permanently shows the digital speed beams Setting for function.
  • Page 262 Display messages Restoring the factory settings or Yes. Press : or 9 to select Press the a button to confirm the selec- Using the steering wheel buttons tion. Press ò to call up the list of menus. If you select Yes, the display shows a confir- mation message.
  • Page 263 Display messages Press a to confirm. The first stored display message appears in the display. messages. If there are no display messages, the display shows Press : or 9 to scroll through the display messages. All of the stored display messages are numbered in the message memory. The current message number is displayed as a guide together with the number of stored display messages in the bottom line of the display.
  • Page 264 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front-passenger The co-driver's airbag is disabled during the journey even though an airbag disabled See adult or a person with a corresponding build is occupying the co-driv- Owner's Manual er's seat. If additional forces are applied to the seat or the occupant is not sitting on the seat properly ( page 53), the weight the system detects may...
  • Page 265 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front-passenger The co-driver's front airbag is enabled during the journey although the airbag enabled See co-driver's seat: Owner's Manual is occupied by a child in a child restraint system, or a person of small stature is not occupied.

  • Page 266: Display Messages

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions If these conditions are not met, the automatic co-driver's front airbag deactivation system is malfunctioning. Fit the child restraint system on a suitable rear seat. Seat a person of small stature on a suitable rear seat. Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
  • Page 267 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions EBD is unavailable due to a malfunction. ABS, BAS, hill start assist and ® as well as its driving safety systems, for example, are therefore ÷ also unavailable. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could be inoperative See Own‐...
  • Page 268 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ® , BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. The self-diagnosis function, for example, may not be complete. currently unavaila‐ ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could be ble See Owner's Man‐...
  • Page 269 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp and the red ! indicator lamp are lit. The parking brake is malfunctioning. To release: Switch off the ignition and turn it back on. Release the parking brake. If it is still not possible to release the parking brake: Do not drive on.
  • Page 270 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The restraint system is faulty. In addition, the 6 warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster. Restraint sys. mal‐ WARNING function Consult workshop The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
  • Page 271 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Adaptive Main-beam Adaptive Highbeam Assist is malfunctioning. Assist inoperative Switch the main-beam headlamps on/off manually. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Adaptive Main-beam Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Assist currently Possible causes: unavailable See Own‐...
  • Page 272 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Left mirror indica‐ tor or Right mirror indicator The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is faulty. Halogen headlamp: replace the bulb ( page 134).
  • Page 273 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand tail lamp is faulty. Standard tail lamp: replace the bulb ( page 134). Left tail lamp or  LED tail lamp: visit a qualified specialist workshop. Right tail lamp The exterior lighting is faulty.
  • Page 274 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Ø ® A warning tone also sounds. The AdBlue tank is empty. You can drive a further 50 km at a maximum speed of 20 km/h. If you subsequently Emer. oper.: 20km/h switch off the engine, the engine management prevents the engine No start in: ...
  • Page 275 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions A warning tone also sounds. The coolant is too hot. WARNING Coolant Stop vehi‐ cle Switch engine Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when the engine is overheated can cause fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
  • Page 276 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions A warning tone also sounds. The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level. Check eng. oil lev. Check the oil level, at the latest when next refuelling ( page 339). when next refuelling If necessary, top up the engine oil ( page 340).
  • Page 277 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS off DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated ( page 202). If it was not deactivated by the driver, a warning tone also sounds. DISTRONIC PLUS inop‐ A warning tone also sounds. DISTRONIC PLUS is faulty. BAS may also erative have failed.
  • Page 278 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Park Assist cancel‐ A warning tone also sounds. The active parking assistance has been cancelled and Active Parking Assist has ended automatically. For example, you have touched the steering wheel or driven too fast. Steer and brake yourself.
  • Page 279 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Radar sensors dirty A warning tone also sounds. See Owner's Manual At least one of the following driving systems or driving safety systems is temporarily restricted or inoperative: COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST Blind Spot Assist DISTRONIC PLUS Possible causes:...
  • Page 280 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Lane Keeping Assist Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Pos- currently unavaila‐ sible causes: ble See Owner's Man‐ The windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision. Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog. There are no lane markings for an extended period.
  • Page 281 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Traffic Sign Assist Traffic Sign Assist is malfunctioning. inoperative Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Traffic Sign Assist Traffic Sign Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible currently unavaila‐ causes: ble See Owner's Man‐ The windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision.
  • Page 282 Display messages Tyres Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Please correct tyre The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the tyre pressure pressure difference between the wheels is too great. Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity ( page 370).
  • Page 283 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Wheel sensor(s) There is no signal from the tyre pressure sensor of one or several missing wheels. The pressure of the affected tyre is not shown in the display. Have the faulty tyre pressure sensor replaced at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
  • Page 284 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Clutch overheated A warning tone also sounds. The clutch is under considerable load and Avoid pulling away the permitted operating temperature has been exceeded. Engage/disengage Avoid frequent pulling away and driving at walking pace over longer clutch quickly if distances.

  • Page 285: Warning And Indicator Lamps On The Instrument Cluster

    Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The hot-water auxiliary heater is malfunctioning. & When the vehicle is on a level surface and the engine has cooled inoperative See Own‐ down, make up to four attempts to switch on the hot-water auxiliary er's Man.
  • Page 286 Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Seat belt Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up or flashes. A ü warning tone may also sound. Only for certain countries: the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for a maximum of 6 seconds after the ignition is switched on.
  • Page 287 Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Safety systems Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ® EBD is unavailable due to a malfunction. ABS, BAS, hill start assist and ESP as well as its driving safety systems, for example, are therefore also unavailable.
  • Page 288 Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds. There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. WARNING Braking performance can be impaired.
  • Page 289 Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp ® ÷ N The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion. ® or traction control is intervening because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
  • Page 290 Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The red indicator lamp for the parking brake flashes or is lit and/or the yellow warning lamp for the parking brake is lit. The parking brake is malfunctioning or the display instructs the driver to release the parking brake.
  • Page 291 Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Engine Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp lights up while the engine is run- ning. There may be a fault, for example: in the engine management in the fuel injection system in the exhaust system...
  • Page 292 Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. The coolant level is too low. If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunctioning.
  • Page 293 Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed – by frozen slush, for example. Monitor the coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster. If the coolant temperature is below 120 †, you can continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 294 Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Tyres Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit. The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tyres.

  • Page 295: Introduction

    14 m per second. All further information on the individual func- WARNING tions can be found on the Internet at www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung- SD cards are small parts. They can be swal- transporter. lowed and cause choking. This poses an All further information on the individual func- increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
  • Page 296 Overview The brief instructions include the following Function restrictions device variants: For safety reasons, some functions are restric- Audio 20 ted or unavailable while the vehicle is in motion. COMAND Online You will notice this, for example, because: Unless otherwise specified, the descriptions in you will not be able to select certain menu these brief instructions apply to both device var- items...

  • Page 297: Overview

    Overview Wearing polarised sunglasses may impair your Main display field ability to read the display. Climate control status display The display has an automatic temperature-con- trolled switch-off feature. The brightness is Cleaning instructions automatically reduced if the temperature is too high.
  • Page 298 Touchpad Back button Navigation button Radio button Media button Back button Quick access for audio Back button To exit the menu: briefly press the % button. The multimedia system changes to the next Switching the touchpad on/off higher menu level in the current operating mode.

  • Page 299: Touchpad

    Touchpad Confirming a selection Touch the touch-sensitive surface with two fingers. Swipe downwards. Quick access is hidden. Operating the control for vehicle or sound settings Do not press too firmly with your fingers on the touchpad. This can result in a malfunction. Press the touch-sensitive surface with one finger until the point of resistance is reached.
  • Page 300 Touchpad Place two fingers a larger distance apart on the touch-sensitive surface. Slide your fingers together. The map scale is decreased. Handwriting recognition Handwriting recognition overview You can use handwriting recognition in every input line for text, numbers or characters. Touch the touch-sensitive surface with one finger again.
  • Page 301 Touchpad Searching in lists Draw the desired character on the touch-sen- sitive surface with one finger. Searching in the telephone book is used as an The recognised character is entered in the example. input line. The next character can be drawn on You determine the first letter of the contact you the touch-sensitive surface.

  • Page 302: Favourites

    Favourites Call up quick access ( page 297). Select the desired favourites. The current audio source appears. Store the favourites in the desired order by To select the previous or next station/ turning and pressing the controller. music track: swipe to the left or right. The favourite is added.

  • Page 303: Calling Up Vehicle Settings

    Navigation The multimedia system may give incorrect nav- Calling up vehicle settings igation commands if the actual street/traffic situation does not correspond with the digital Press the Ø button. map's data. Digital maps neither cover all areas Vehicle menu appears. nor all routes in an area.
  • Page 304 Always listen to the navi- Entering way points gation announcements rather than using the From Mercedes-Benz Apps route guidance display for orientation. Requirement: a mobile phone with a data The multimedia system may issue incorrect nav-...

  • Page 305: Telephone

    Telephone Navigation announcements Map functions To set the volume: turn the thumbwheel dur- Setting the map scale ing a navigation announcement. Requirement: the map is in full screen mode, the To switch navigation announcements on: menu is hidden ( page 301). press the thumbwheel during the navigation announcement.
  • Page 306 -capable mobile Switch on the mobile phone and enter the PIN phones can be obtained online by visiting when prompted to do so (see the manufac- http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect. turer's operating instructions). You can authorise up to 15 mobile phones. After ®...
  • Page 307 Telephone The code is different (connect) the mobile phone found page 305). Multimedia system: select No. If the device list is already full, you will be The process is cancelled. Repeat the author- requested to de-authorise a mobile phone isation process. page 306).
  • Page 308 (see the manufacturer's oper- necting) ating instructions). The mobile phone is now authorised and con- Mercedes-Benz recommends de-authorisation nected to the multimedia system. You can in the multimedia system as well as on the now phone using the hands-free system.
  • Page 309 Telephone Using the call lists Make a call Press the % button. Accepting a call Slide 6 the controller to switch to the menu bar. Accept Select by pressing the controller. Call lists Select by turning and pressing the controller. Press 6 on the multifunction steering Incoming calls Calls...
  • Page 310 In emergen- cies, you can also use the Mercedes-Benz emer- Press ~ on the multifunction steering gency call system. wheel.

  • Page 311: Establishing And Ending An Internet Connection

    Information about Mercedes me con- Connection status nect Breakdown Management If a breakdown assistance call has been made to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Centre with the multimedia system or the F breakdown assistance call button in the overhead control panel: a qualified Mercedes-Benz technician will per-...

  • Page 312: Radio

    Radio Preset: station preset menu Automatic disconnection of the Inter- Waveband: waveband selection net connection after inactivity Information: displays additional informa- If no data is transferred for a specified time, e.g. tion about the current station (radio text) five minutes, the system automatically discon- ®...
  • Page 313 Radio When the traffic announcements are switched on, the symbol appears in the status bar. On the multifunction steering wheel, press and hold the 8 button until the display in the status bar goes either on or off. A tone sounds. When the traffic announce- ments are switched on, the symbol appears in the status bar.

  • Page 314: Useful Information

    Stowage spaces and stowage compartments Useful information Glove compartment These Operating Instructions describe all mod- els as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be fit- ted with all of the described functions.

  • Page 315: Stowage Spaces And Stowage Compartments

    On front seats with seat ventilation, make sure ment and are available as a Mercedes-Benz that no objects protrude out of the stowage net accessory. The cable set is in the glove com- and cover the seat ventilation air inlet above.

  • Page 316: Sun Visors

    Folding table Sun visors Overview You can remove each stowage compartment to increase the size of your vehicle's load com- partment. To remove: slide seat/berth combination ? Mirror light as far back as possible ( page 103). Holder Pull stowage compartment = out to the stop. Retaining clip, e.g.

  • Page 317: Folding Table

    Folding table loads against slipping or tipping before the journey. WARNING If the folding table is not properly engaged in the fastening fixtures, it could break free and be flung around during the journey. There is a risk of an accident and injury. Install the folding table as described.
  • Page 318 Folding table The folding table is properly inserted if: To raise: press table height adjustment but- ton : down fully against the resistance. you can slide it along the guide rail with Release button :. lever A pulled up The folding table moves upwards and you cannot lift it into a position other than engages automatically.
  • Page 319 Folding table Folding in the table panel Insert To remove: press lug = and remove the Always fold the table panels in before attempt- insert. ing to slide the folding table. To insert: position the insert so that the ribs Lift table panels up by handle :.
  • Page 320 Cup holder the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident and injury. Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is stationary. Only place containers of a suitable size in the cup holder. Seal the container, in particular when it contains hot liquid. Only use the cup holders for containers of the right size and which have lids.

  • Page 321: Cup Holder

    Cup holder To remove: slide lock ; forwards and pull There is a risk of injury. out cup holder :. Never touch the hot heating elements of the To insert: insert cup holder : and slide cup holder. Always make sure that the hot lock ;...

  • Page 322: Bottle Holder

    Cigarette lighter To open: pull cover ; down. Bottle holder To remove the insert: push ribbing = on the left-hand side and remove insert : upwards. The bottle holders are in front of the stowage compartments in the front doors. To refit the insert: refit insert : in the holder from above and press into the holder There are additional bottle holders on the left...

  • Page 323: 12 V Socket

    12 V socket To use the cigarette lighter: turn the key to ries with a maximum power consumption of 180 W (15 A). position 1 in the ignition lock ( page 172). If you use the sockets for long periods when the Slide cover : of the centre console upwards engine is switched off, the starter battery may page 313).
  • Page 324 230 V socket Socket in the rear centre console you could receive an electric shock. There is a risk of fatal injury. Only attach appropriate objects to the power socket. Note that work and repairs on the 230 V power socket should only be carried out by qualified specialist personnel.

  • Page 325: Coolbox In The Centre Console

    Coolbox in the centre console To switch on: turn the key to position 2 in the Using the 230 V power socket ignition lock ( page 172). Pull down the cover. Open flap =. Insert the electronic device connector into 230 V power socket :.

  • Page 326: Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call Sys- Tem

    To switch off cooling: press button : for You will see a message if: approximately two seconds until all indicator a connection to the Mercedes-Benz emer- lamps go out. gency call centre cannot be established The cooling output of the coolbox depends on...

  • Page 327: Mobile Phone

    Mobile phone gency service telephone numbers. In emergen- cies, you can also use the Mercedes-Benz emer- gency call system. You can contact the Mercedes-Benz Customer MB Contact Centre via the phone book entry or via the "Breakdown assistance" button and "info-call"...
  • Page 328 Place the mobile phone bracket into the pre- When using mobile phones and two-way radios, installed fitting ; (see the separate installa- Mercedes-Benz recommends connection to an tion instructions for the mobile phone fitting). approved exterior aerial. This is the only way to...

  • Page 329: Ipad ® Attachment

    Only have the exte- rior aerial installed by a qualified specialist work- shop. Failure to observe the Mercedes-Benz installa- tion specifications can result in the invalidation of your vehicle's operating permit. You will find information on retrofitting electrical or electronic equipment under “Vehicle elec-...

  • Page 330: Useful Information

    Loading guidelines Useful information as low as possible, near the rear axle. These Operating Instructions describe all mod- els as well as standard and optional equipment WARNING of your vehicle that were available at the time of When the permissible wheel loads, axle loads going to print.

  • Page 331: Load Distribution

    Load distribution In the event of an accident, have a damaged Turn off the engine before opening the tail- luggage compartment floor or loading area, the gate. Never drive with the tailgate open. lashing eyelets and the lashing material checked at a specialist workshop. Otherwise, Securing luggage/loads: make sure that the load may not be correctly secured the next the luggage and/or load is secure before...

  • Page 332: Securing Loads

    To dis- obtained from any specialist firm or tribute the load evenly, always use several Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. lashing points. Load the lashing points as When securing a load, always use the closest evenly as possible.

  • Page 333: Load-Securing Aids

    Load-securing aids the lashing eyelet cannot be fitted, moved or Fitting/removing lashing eyelets for removed. the guide rails Hold lashing eyelet ; between your forefin- ger and middle finger as illustrated and place WARNING your thumb through metal ring = and on the If the lashing eyelet is not properly fitted, it central pressure point.
  • Page 334 Load-securing aids Fitting WARNING Remove the load compartment partitioning as If vehicle occupants are seated behind a load needed ( page 334). protection net, they may be squeezed up Clip the load protection net into upper retain- against the load protection net. There is a risk ers : in such a way that tensioning straps = of injury, particularly in the event of braking face the rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 335 Load-securing aids Adjusting the front seat with the load pro- Storage compartments tection net installed Fold tensioning element ; on straps = upwards. The load protection net slackens. Correctly adjust the front seat. Re-tension the load protection net. Load compartment stowage space Important safety notes WARNING To open: push handle : in the direction of...

  • Page 336: Carrier Systems

    Carrier systems To fold up to a 70° angle: pull handle : in the direction of the arrow. The luggage compartment partition is released. Swing luggage compartment partition ; upwards. If possible, fit the luggage compartment parti- tion with the help of a second person. To fit: place luggage compartment parti- tion ;...
  • Page 337 Carrier systems Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This will help avoid damage to the vehicle. You can fit a roof carrier to the roof and, for example, a rear-mounted cycle rack on the tail- gate. Fit the protective caps on the securing threads after you have removed the roof carrier.

  • Page 338: Useful Information

    Engine compartment Useful information WARNING There are moving components in the engine These Operating Instructions describe all mod- compartment. Certain components may con- els as well as standard and optional equipment tinue to move or suddenly move again even of your vehicle that were available at the time of after the ignition has been switched off, e.g.

  • Page 339: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment Opening the bonnet WARNING If you open the bonnet while the engine is overheating or while there is a fire in the engine compartment, you could come into contact with hot gases or other leaking ser- vice products. There is a danger of injury. Allow an overheating engine to cool down before opening the bonnet.
  • Page 340 Engine compartment To check the level, the ignition must be turned Overview of the engine compartment on and the engine must be shut off once it rea- ches operating temperature. The vehicle must be parked on a level surface. Use the steering wheel buttons.
  • Page 341 Engine compartment As far as possible, allow the engine to cool Display message down and only touch the components descri- Waiting period for engine oil level observed– bed in the following. Action: repeat the engine oil measurement after about five minutes if the engine is at normal operating temperature.
  • Page 342 Engine compartment 2.5 litres for diesel engines with a power engine or to the catalytic converter. Have output below 100 kW excess engine oil siphoned off. 2 litres for diesel engines with a power out- Do not use any additives with the engine oil. put exceeding 100 kW This could damage the engine.
  • Page 343 Engine compartment contact with hot gases or other leaking ser- clean the antifreeze from components before vice products. There is a danger of injury. starting the engine. Allow an overheating engine to cool down Take care not to spill any coolant on painted before opening the bonnet.
  • Page 344 Engine compartment with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Brake fluid corrodes paint, plastic and rub- Service Products. ber. If brake fluid comes into contact with paint, plastic or rubber, rinse with water Replace cap : and tighten in a clockwise immediately.

  • Page 345: Maintenance

    Maintenance Press cap : onto the filler neck until it WARNING engages audibly. Certain components in the engine compart- Close the bonnet. ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the radiator and parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of injury when accessing the Maintenance engine compartment.
  • Page 346 Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist work- General notes shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The service interval display informs you of the next service due date. Information on the type of Hiding service messages...
  • Page 347 Battery when the battery is disconnected from the days The flammable gas mix is produced when the shown. battery is charged or when the vehicle is jump- started. Always make sure that neither you nor the bat- tery is electrostatically charged. Electrostatic Battery charging results, for example, from: Important safety notes...
  • Page 348 Never place metal objects or tools on a bat- be sufficiently charged. tery. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if It is important that you observe the descri- you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for a bed order of the battery terminals when long period of time.

  • Page 349: Battery

    Battery If, in exceptional circumstances, you need to disconnect the battery yourself, please make sure that: Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away. You have switched off the engine and removed the key. Make sure the ignition is switched off.
  • Page 350 Battery Place the battery on the door sill panel as Reconnecting and fitting shown and secure with handles = if neces- sary. WARNING Connect positive clamp ; to positive termi- During the charging process, a battery produ- nal :. Always observe the positive terminal ces hydrogen gas.
  • Page 351 Battery approved by Mercedes-Benz is available as an Charging accessory. Only this device permits the charging of the battery in its installed position. Contact a WARNING Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for information A discharged battery can freeze at tempera- and availability. Read the operating instructions tures below freezing point.
  • Page 352 Use care products and cleaning agents recom- mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. damage the vehicle and cause yourself to fall. There is a danger of injury.

  • Page 353: Care

    Care reduce wiping noises caused by residue on the cleaner with a round jet nozzle. Parts of the windscreen. vehicle or engine can otherwise be damaged. Keep the water jet moving constantly while Washing by hand cleaning. This will avoid causing damage to the vehicle.
  • Page 354 Care care cannot always be completely repaired. In Do not use dry cloths, abrasive cleaning such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop. agents, solvents or solvent-based cleaning agents to clean the inside of the windows/ Remove impurities immediately, where pos- windscreen.
  • Page 355 Clean the plastic covers of the exterior light- ing with a damp sponge and a mild cleaning When cleaning the vehicle with a high-pres- agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo, or sure or steam cleaner, observe a minimum with cleaning cloths.
  • Page 356 Care menu of the multimedia system (see the sep- Engage reverse gear or select transmission arate operating instructions). position R. The reversing camera flap opens. Engage reverse gear or select transmission position R. The reversing camera flap opens. Open camera cover Select the function from 360°...
  • Page 357 Make sure that no liquids enter or are left in Heavy soiling: use a mild detergent or care gaps or cavities. products and cleaning agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation when cleaning. Make sure that the vehicle interior dries...
  • Page 358 Only use leather care agents that have been Heavy soiling: use care products and clean- tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. ing agents recommended and approved by Observe the manufacturer's instructions. Mercedes-Benz. Cleaning the seat belts...

  • Page 359: Useful Information

    Where will I find...? Stowage compartment in the rear Useful information These Operating Instructions describe all mod- els as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possible.

  • Page 360: Flat Tyre

    Flat tyre stud :. When using the warning triangle you must You will find a sticker with the Mercedes-Benz observe the legal requirements for the coun- Service24h telephone number on the B-pillar on try in which you are currently driving.

  • Page 361: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting jump-start the vehicle using a donor battery Particularly avoid fire, naked flames, creating or a jump-starting device. sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient You may only jump-start the vehicle when the ventilation while charging and jump-starting. engine and exhaust system are cold. Do not lean over a battery.
  • Page 362 Tow-starting and towing away negative terminal ; of the donor vehicle's Connecting the terminal clamp battery. Disconnect the positive terminal clamp of the jump lead from positive terminal A on the jump-starting connection point, and then from positive terminal = of the donor vehi- cle's battery.

  • Page 363: Tow-Starting And Towing Away

    Tow-starting and towing away Pull away smoothly when towing away or WARNING tow-starting a vehicle. If the tractive power is When towing or tow-starting another vehicle too high, the vehicles could be damaged. and its weight is greater than the permissible Shift the automatic transmission to N and gross weight of your vehicle, the: do not open the driver's or front passenger's...
  • Page 364 Tow-starting and towing away Insert cover : with the lug at the top and Fitting/removing the towing eye press it in at the bottom until it engages. Stow the towing eye and the screwdriver with the vehicle tool kit ( page 357).
  • Page 365 Tow-starting and towing away Do not exceed the towing speed of Transporting the vehicle 50 km/h. You could otherwise damage the You may only secure the vehicle by the transmission. wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as Please observe the important safety notes axle or steering components.

  • Page 366: Fuses

    Fuses Allow the engine and the exhaust system to cool down first. If the engine does not start after a few sec- onds, try a jump-starting procedure using the battery of another vehicle ( page 358). Tow-starting procedure: Switch on the hazard warning lamps page 128).

  • Page 367: Useful Information

    Accessories that are not approved for your vehi- accuracy of the speedometer and odometer dis- cle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used cor- plays, only 245/45 R 19 RF tyres are permitted rectly can impair operating safety.

  • Page 368: Operation

    Check the tyre pressures when the vehicle is standard valve cap or other valve caps approved heavily laden and, if necessary, adjust for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Do not fit page 369). any other valve caps or systems, e.g. tyre pres- While driving, pay attention to vibrations, noises sure monitoring systems.

  • Page 369: Winter Operation

    If you change wheel size when installing new thereby damaging the tyres permanently. tyres, make sure they correspond to the cor- Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility for rect wheel size category ( page 365). If the this type of damage.
  • Page 370 Winter operation the maximum permissible speed of the only use a spare wheel that differs from the M+S tyres ( page 201). wheel to be replaced for a short time. Once you have fitted the winter tyres: have a spare wheel that differs from the Check the tyre pressure ( page 369).

  • Page 371: Tyre Pressure

    Information about snow chains can be obtained ing the spare wheel: from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. at least every two weeks When fitting snow chains, please bear the fol- lowing points in mind:...
  • Page 372 Tyre pressure consumption is only minimally reduced. In addi- tion, wear is greater in the middle of the tyre tread. For towing trailers, the applicable value for the rear tyres is the maximum tyre pressure value stated in the table inside the fuel filler flap. Use a suitable pressure gauge to check the tyre pressure.
  • Page 373 Tyre pressure nificantly too low. The tyre pressure monitor is not malfunctioning. if the h warning lamp flashes for around a minute and then remains lit constantly, the tyre pressure monitor is malfunctioning. The display also shows a message ( page 280).
  • Page 374 Tyre pressure Warning messages of the tyre pressure Press the 9 or : button on the steering Service wheel to select the menu. monitor Press the a button. If the tyre pressure monitor detects a loss in Ser‐ Use the 9 or : button to select pressure in one or more tyres, a warning mes- vice.
  • Page 375 Tyre pressure Country Radio type approval num- Serbia И 011 13 Singapore Compliance with IDA Standard DA-103365 South Africa TA-2013/461 United Arab TRA, Registered NO: Emirates ER0104996/13 Abu Dhabi Dealer NO: DA0047074/10 and Dubai Tyre pressure tables Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 2.8 t The pressure difference between tyres on any one axle must be no greater than 10 kPa (0.1 bar/ 1.5 psi).
  • Page 376 Tyre pressure Partially laden vehicle Fully laden vehicle Tyre size Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle 245/45 R 18 XL 100V 270 kPa 270 kPa 300 kPa 310 kPa (2.7 bar/ (2.7 bar/ (3.0 bar/ (3.1 bar/45 psi) 39 psi) 39 psi) 44 psi)
  • Page 377 Tyre pressure Fully laden vehicle Partially laden vehicle Tyre size Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle 245/45 R 19 XL 102Y 230 kPa 230 kPa 260 kPa 270 kPa (2.3 bar/ (2.3 bar/ (2.6 bar/ (2.7 bar/36 psi) 29 psi) 29 psi) 38 psi)
  • Page 378 Changing a wheel Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 3.2 t The pressure difference between tyres on any one axle must be no greater than 10 kPa (0.1 bar/ 1.5 psi). Always observe the notes under "Information on tyre pressure" in the vehicle Operating Instructions. The following tyre pressure values apply to vehicles with: a permissible gross vehicle weight of 3.2 t a permissible axle load of 1650 kg on the rear axle...

  • Page 379: Changing A Wheel

    Changing a wheel Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and the change should, for example, stand behind the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel is barrier. interchanged. Avoid oily or greasy cleaning Place the warning triangle or warning lamp at agents.
  • Page 380 Place jack ; beneath corresponding jacking by Mercedes-Benz. If the jack is used incor- points :. rectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is Turn handwheel = until the plate of jack ;...
  • Page 381 For safety rea- sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel. On vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure mon- itor, electronic components are located in the wheel.

  • Page 382: Wheel And Tyre Combinations

    Push the edge of the hub cap onto the wheel vehicle. rim with both hands until it engages into Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for dam- place. Make sure the hub cap retaining age resulting from the use of tyres, wheels or catches engage on the steel wheel.
  • Page 383 Wheel and tyre combinations Not all wheel/tyre combinations can be fit- ted at the factory in all countries. Tyres R 16 Tyres Steel or light-alloy wheels 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 52 195/65 R16 C 100/98T 195/65 R16 C 104/102T (100T) 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 52 205/65 R16 C 107/105T (103T) 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 52...
  • Page 384 Spare wheel R 19 Tyres Light-alloy wheel 8 J x 19 H2 ET 52 13, 14 245/45 R19 XL 102Y The following additional wheel/tyre combinations apply to vehicles with 4MATIC. R 17 Tyres Steel wheel 225/55 R17 C 109/107H (104H) 6.5 J x 17 H2 ET 50 225/55 R17 C 109/107T (104T) 6.5 J x 17 H2 ET 50...

  • Page 385: Spare Wheel

    Spare wheel Removing and fitting the spare wheel ® do not switch ESP have a spare wheel of a different size Spare wheel under the rear of the vehi- replaced at the nearest qualified specialist workshop. You must make sure that the wheel and tyre dimensions as well as the tyre type are correct.
  • Page 386 Spare wheel Place cover tray E on the wheel so that the recess for tyre valve F is above the valve. Press cover tray E onto the wheel brace and align the wheel so that the handle of cover tray E faces backwards. Guide wheel gripper C at an angle on wire B through the opening in cover tray E and into the wheel brace from above.

  • Page 387: Useful Information

    72/245/EEC. A telephone or two-way radio to be installed in Vehicle electronics the vehicle must be approved. You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Working on the engine electronics Service Centre. When using mobile phones and two-way radios, Only have work carried out on the engine...

  • Page 388: Identification Plates

    Service products and capacities every vehicle and may deviate from what is Identification plates shown here. The data valid for your vehicle can be found on the identification plate of Vehicle identification plate with vehi- your vehicle. cle identification number (VIN) Vehicle identification number (VIN) Vehicle identification plate on the driver's side B- pillar...

  • Page 389: Service Products And Capacities

    You will recognise the service products Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin approved by Mercedes-Benz by the following with water and soap immediately. inscription on the containers: If you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor- MB-Freigabe (e.g.
  • Page 390 V 250 Approximately from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre 70 l on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com under the specifications on Sheet No. 136.2. Model of which reserve fuel Usually you will find information about the fuel grade on the filling pump. Otherwise, ask...
  • Page 391 Service products and capacities Fuel additives The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the following situations: Do not use any fuel additive. Fuel additives at very low outside temperatures may cause malfunctions and engine failure. in urban traffic Do not add any petrol, kerosene or flow improvers to diesel fuel to improve its flow during short journeys...
  • Page 392 Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved ® Assuring the purity of AdBlue is particularly engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz important. This is the only way to avoid exhaust engines. Mercedes-Benz recommends having gas aftertreatment malfunctions and damage to the oil changed at a qualified specialist work- the system's components.
  • Page 393 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use season. Using an engine oil that does not have approved multi-grade engine oils of the SAE adequate temperature characteristics can classes SAE 0W-30 and SAE 0W-40 or lead to engine damage.
  • Page 394 Mercedes-Benz recommends having the oil Use only approved brake fluids that comply with changed at a qualified specialist workshop. the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products.
  • Page 395 – even in countries with high outside temperatures. Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze and Washer fluid corrosion inhibitor that meets the requirements in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Important safety notes Products Sheet Number 325.5. Information about antifreeze and corrosion WARNING...
  • Page 396 The data may therefore differ for vehicles with optional equipment. 2400 rpm You can obtain further information from any Number of cylinders Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Valves per cylinder You will find information about the vehicle's noise level and exhaust gas standard in the vehi- Displacement 2143 cm cle documents.
  • Page 397 Vehicle data Lashing points and carrier systems At engine speed 1250 – 4000 rpm Lashing points Number of cylinders General notes Valves per cylinder Observe the notes regarding the maximum Displacement load capacity of individual lashing points. 1991 cm If you combine several lashing points to Maximum engine speed 6300 secure a load, you must always observe the...
  • Page 398 For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you only use roof carrier systems Securing points which have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz. This will help to avoid dam- Distance from road surface (350 – 420 mm, age. laden) The distance from the road surface depends on Maximum roof load 150 kg the vehicle model.
  • Page 399 Vehicle data gradient climbing capability of the vehicle, decrease with increasing altitude. Maximum permissi- 4800 – 5700 kg ble gross weight of vehicle/trailer combination at 12% gradient Permissible trailer 2000 – 2500 kg load, braked at 12% gradient Permissible trailer 750 kg load, unbraked Permissible nose...
  • Page 403 Legal information Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi- cles and about Daimler AG can be found on the following websites: http://www.mercedes-benz.com http://www.daimler.com Editorial office You are welcome to forward any queries or sug- gestions you may have regarding these Operat-...
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