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  • Page 1 Citan Operating Instructions...
  • 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 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you first drive off, read these Operating Instructions carefully and familiarise yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a lon- ger vehicle life, follow the instructions and warn- ing notices in these operating instructions. Dis- regarding them may lead to damage to the vehi- cle or personal injury.
  • Page 4 Contents Index ............3 At a glance ........... 23 Introduction ......... 15 Safety ........... 29 Opening and closing ......51 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..66 Lights and windscreen wipers ... 76 Climate control ........91 Driving and parking ......102 On-board computer and displays ..

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Index Attachments/add-on equipment ..18 1, 2, 3 ... Automatic engine start (ECO start/ 12 V socket stop function) ........105 see Sockets Automatic engine switch-off (ECO start/stop function) ......104 Automatic headlamp mode ....76 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Automatic locking .......
  • Page 6 Index Changing bulbs Parking brake ........ 111 Warning lamp ......... 136 Brake lamps ........83 Breakdown Dipped-beam headlamps ....82 Where will I find...? ......171 Front foglamp ........83 see Flat tyre Licence plate lighting ....... 85 see Towing away Main-beam headlamps .....
  • Page 7 Setting a speed ......115 Driver's door and co-driver's door ..55 Storing and maintaining current Driving abroad speed ..........115 Mercedes-Benz Service ....165 Cup holder Symmetrical dipped beam ....79 Centre console ......155 Driving on flooded roads ....113 Folding table ........
  • Page 8 Index Driving tips Starting problems ......106 Aquaplaning ........113 Starting the engine with the key ..103 Downhill gradient ......112 Stopping ........111 Driving abroad ......... 79 Warning lamp (engine diagnos- Driving on flooded roads ....113 tics) ..........139 Engine electronics Driving on wet roads ......
  • Page 9 Fitting a wheel Gear or selector lever (cleaning Fitting a wheel ....... 194 instructions) ........170 Lowering the vehicle ...... 195 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 19 Preparing the vehicle ..... 193 Glove compartment ......143 Raising the vehicle ......193 Flat tyre Changing a wheel/fitting the spare wheel ........
  • Page 10 Index Interior lighting ........79 Turn signals ........78 see Interior lighting Automatic control system ....80 see Replacing bulbs Changing bulbs ........ 85 LIM indicator lamp Overview .......... 79 Cruise control ........ 114 Reading lamp ........79 Variable SPEEDTRONIC ....116 ISOFIX child seat securing system ..
  • Page 11 Index Panorama roof Cleaning instructions ..... 169 Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 102 General notes ........64 Panorama roof and two front tilting skylights Opening/closing ......64 Occupant safety Parking ..........110 Children in the vehicle ..... 36 Important safety notes ....
  • Page 12 Index Rear foglamp Function/notes ......118 Changing bulbs ........ 85 Messages in the display ....118 Switching on/off ......77 Switching on/off ......118 Rear lamps Reversing lamp Changing bulbs ........ 83 Changing bulbs ........ 83 Rear seat (folding the backrest for- Roof aerial wards/back) ........
  • Page 13 Index Important safety notes ....67 Important safety notes ....115 Switching seat heating on/off ..71 LIM indicator lamp ......116 Sensors (cleaning instructions) ..168 Selecting ........116 Service interval display Storing the current speed ....116 Variable ......... 116 Displaying service messages ..
  • Page 14 Index Opening/closing from the out- Fitting the ball coupling ....121 side ..........60 Important safety notes ....119 Technical data Mounting dimensions ....209 Information ........199 Power supply ......... 123 Lashing eyelets ......209 Removing the ball coupling .... 122 Trailer loads ........
  • Page 15 Index Unlocking Airbag ..........137 Emergency unlocking, left-hand ASR (acceleration skid control) ..48 front door ......... 56 Battery ........... 140 With button ........55 Brakes ........... 136 Coolant .......... 139 Door ..........141 Engine oil level ....... 140 Vanity mirror (in sun visor) ....156 ®...
  • Page 16 Index Switching on/off ......86 Winter diesel ........203 Winter driving General notes ........ 113 Winter operation Important safety notes ....188 Radiator cover ......18, 160 Slippery road surfaces ....113 Snow chains ........189 Winter tyres M+S tyres ........189 Wiper blades Cleaning .........

  • Page 17: Introduction

    If you transport these substances Contact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if you have any questions about equipment or opera- inside the vehicle, this may affect your health tion.
  • Page 18 Only for EU countries: takes the requirements of both nature and Mercedes-Benz will take back your end-of-life humanity into consideration. vehicle for environment-friendly disposal in You too can help to protect the environment...

  • Page 19: Declarations Of Conformity

    You can obtain further information from any you drive too quickly over an obstacle, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. kerb or a pothole a heavy object hits the underbody or chassis...

  • Page 20: Notes On Body/Equipment Mounting Directives

    Introduction If you sell the vehicle, inform the buyer of any Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about any alterations to the vehicle's engine power output. change of address or vehicle ownership. If you do not inform the buyer, this may consti- tute a punishable offence under national legis- lation.

  • Page 21: Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts

    Safety-relevant sys- tems, e.g. the brake system, may malfunction. Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts Data stored in the vehicle of an equivalent quality standard. Only use tyres, wheels and accessory parts that are A wide range of electronic components in your approved for your type of vehicle.
  • Page 22 Introduction The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements. When you use one of the available services, technical information may be read from the event data memory and fault data memory. Services include, for example: repair services service processes warranty claims quality assurance It is read by service network employees (includ-...
  • Page 23 Mercedes-Benz Service24h General notes If your vehicle will not start or you experience a breakdown on your journey, Mercedes-Benz Ser- vice24h will provide assistance throughout Europe 365 days a year, around the clock. You can reach the Mercedes-Benz Service24h emergency call centre using the phone numbers listed below.
  • Page 24 Introduction Country Service24h hotline Alternative phone number Poland +48 22 583 43 00 00800 3 777 7777 Portugal 800 200 752 +351 219 42 91 15 Romania 0745 23 24 24 +40 745 23 24 24 Sweden 020 78 44 78 +46 8 644 62 76 Switzerland +41 22 567 53 34...

  • Page 25: Cockpit

    Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Combination switch Ignition lock Cruise control lever Adjusting the steering wheel Instrument cluster Headlamp range control Horn Opens the bonnet Centre console Light switch Glove compartment or stow- age compartment in the instrument panel...

  • Page 26: Displays And Controls

    Instrument cluster and display Instrument cluster and display Displays and controls Instrument cluster: kilometres Function Page Function Page Display screen Rev counter Coolant temperature Speedometer Multifunction display Fuel level...
  • Page 27 Instrument cluster and display Instrument cluster: miles Function Page Function Page Display screen Rev counter Coolant temperature Speedometer Multifunction display Fuel level...
  • Page 28 Instrument cluster and display Indicator and warning lamps Example: indicator and warning lamps Function Page Function Page L Dipped-beam head- å ASR OFF lamps ü Seat belt K Main-beam headlamps ? Coolant & * Gearshift indica- h Wireless tyre pressure tor for reduced consumption monitor # ! Turn signal...
  • Page 29 Centre console Centre console Lower section Upper section Centre console, lower section (example) Function Page Function Page Parking brake Operates the on-board com- Ashtray puter Reversing aid Air vents Cup holder Hazard warning lamps 12 V socket Central locking Cigarette lighter Control panel for climate control systems Radio or navigation system...

  • Page 30: Doors Control Panel

    Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Override feature for side win- dows in the rear Opens/closes rear side win- dows Opens/closes front side win- dows Adjusts the exterior mirrors Opens the door Stowage compartment...

  • Page 31: Safety

    If it is necessary to modify an airbag system to Seat belt system accommodate a person with disabilities, con- Airbags tact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Child restraint system Child seat securing systems The components of the restraint system work in Restraint system warning lamp conjunction with each other.

  • Page 32: Seat Belts

    1.50 m in height is travelling in the vehi- forces to which vehicle occupants are subjected cle: during an accident. always secure the child in a child restraint The belt tensioner is triggered regardless of the system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi- lock status of the seat belt.
  • Page 33 Mercedes-Benz. Other- Do not secure any objects with a seat belt if wise, your vehicle's general operating permit the seat belt is being used by one of the vehi- could be invalidated.

  • Page 34: Fastening

    Occupant safety Fastening and adjusting the seat belts The shoulder section of the seat belt must always be routed across the centre of the shoul- Observe the safety notes on the seat belt der. Adjust the belt outlet if necessary. page 30) and the information on the correct Press and hold belt outlet release ? and slide use of the seat belt (...

  • Page 35: Introduction

    Occupant safety Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the the head restraint must support the head at 7 seat belt warning lamp goes out and the about eye level. warning tone ceases when the driver's seat belt Move the driver's and co-driver's seat as far is fastened.

  • Page 36: Sidebag

    WARNING Mercedes-Benz. If you modify an airbag cover or affix objects such as stickers to it, the airbag can no longer function correctly. There is an increased risk of injury.

  • Page 37: Triggering

    Driver's airbag Co-driver's airbag Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the The activation thresholds for the belt tensioner vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop and airbag are determined by evaluating the after an accident. This is particularly important if vehicle deceleration or vehicle acceleration that a belt tensioner or an airbag has been triggered.

  • Page 38: Children In The Vehicle

    This is the case if always secure the child in a child restraint only parts which are relatively easily deformed system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. are affected and the rate of deceleration is not The child restraint system must be appropri- high.

  • Page 39: Child Restraint System

    ( page 40). Always fit child restraint systems properly, For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- even if they are not being used. Make sure mends that you only use a child restraint system that you observe the child restraint system recommended by Mercedes-Benz manufacturer's installation instructions.

  • Page 40: Isofix

    39). Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte- rior and on the child restraint system. It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care products to clean child restraint systems rec- ommended by Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
  • Page 41 For this reason, Example: rear bench seat Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install a child restraint system on a rear seat. You can thus avoid the risks that could arise as a result of an unsuitable positioning of the child restraint system, e.g.

  • Page 42: Suitable Positions

    Children in the vehicle correctly routed from the vehicle belt outlet to There is an increased risk of injury, possibly the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint even fatal. system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed Therefore, always fit a rearward-facing child forwards and downwards from the vehicle belt restraint system on a suitable rear seat.
  • Page 43 Children in the vehicle information, contact the child restraint system manufacturer or visit their website. Child restraint system on the co-driver's seat – if it is absolutely necessary to secure a child in a child restraint system on the front- passenger seat: Always pay attention to the instructions under "Child restraint system on the front-...
  • Page 44 Children in the vehicle Suitability of the seats for attaching a belt-secured child restraint system If you are using a baby car seat of weight category 0 or 0+, or a category I rearward-facing child restraint system on a rear seat, the driver's or front-passenger seat must be adjusted in such a way that it does not come into contact with the child restraint system.
  • Page 45 Children in the vehicle 5, 6 Rear seats Weight category Left, right Centre Rear seats in the third row Carry cot/pushchair attachment at right angles to the direction of travel up to 10 kg up to 13 kg 9 kg to 8, 9 8, 9 8, 9...
  • Page 46 Children in the vehicle The manufacturer will also recommend a suitable ISOFIX child restraint system. For this, your vehicle and the seat must be listed in the child restraint system manufacturer's model list. For more information, contact the child restraint system manufacturer or visit their website. 12, 13 Front-passenger seat Weight category...
  • Page 47 Always observe the information on "Child restraint systems on the front-passenger seat" page 39) and on "Suitable positioning of the child restraint system" ( page 40). You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Weight and age cat-...

  • Page 48: Important Safety Notes

    Children in the vehicle Weight and age cat- Manufacturer Type Order number egories Category I: 9 to Britax Römer A 000 970 16 00 18, 20 DUO plus 18 kg between approx- imately 8 months and 4 years Group II/III: 15 to Britax Römer A 000 970 19 00 18, 21...

  • Page 49: Important Safety Notes

    Driving safety systems A door with an activated child-proof lock cannot driving style to the prevailing road and weather be opened from the inside. It can only be opened conditions as well as the traffic conditions and from the outside if the vehicle is unlocked. maintain a sufficient, safe distance from other road users.

  • Page 50: Important Safety Notes

    Driving safety systems Braking It may be best to deactivate ASR briefly in the following situations: If ABS intervenes: keep the brake pedal if snow chains are being used firmly depressed until the braking situation in deep snow has passed. on sand or gravel To make a full brake application: depress the brake pedal with full force.

  • Page 51: Ata (Anti-Theft Alarm System)

    Driving safety systems The ECO start/stop function automatically BAS (Brake Assist) switches the engine off when the vehicle is stop- ped. When pulling away again, the engine starts Note the section on 'Important safety notes' automatically. ASR then remains in the previ- page 47).
  • Page 52 Driving safety systems Sensors in the vehicle interior Sensors in the A-pillar Switching on Make sure that: the side windows are closed the front tilting skylights are closed no objects, such as mascots, are dangling in front of sensors : This will prevent false alarms.

  • Page 53: Important Safety Notes

    Useful information Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the key. Remove any bulky keyrings before insert- These Operating Instructions describe all ing the key into the ignition lock. models as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that was available Keep the key away from strong magnetic at the time of going to print.

  • Page 54: Selective Locking Of The Doors

    Selective locking of the doors, only right-hand drive vehicles To lock: press the & button :. All doors are locked. The turn signals flash twice. To unlock: press the % button ;. The driver's door unlocks. The turn signals flash once. Press the % button ;...

  • Page 55: Changing The Battery

    Take discharged batteries to a qualified spe- cialist workshop or to a col- lection point for used batter- ies. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have bat- teries changed at a qualified specialist work- shop. Folding key Changing the battery You can obtain suitable batteries from a quali- fied specialist workshop.

  • Page 56: Loss

    Problems with the key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You cannot lock or The key battery is weak or discharged. unlock the vehicle using Try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control func- the key. tion of the key. Point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle from close range and press the % or &...

  • Page 57: Automatic Locking

    Doors Doors WARNING If children are left unattended in the vehicle, they could: open doors, thus endangering other people or road users exit the vehicle and be caught by oncoming traffic operate vehicle equipment and become Example: driver's door trapped Pull door handle :.

  • Page 58: Left-Hand Front Door

    Doors The vehicle is locked automatically when the Press and hold button : for approx. five sec- ignition is switched on and the wheels are turn- onds. ing. The vehicle is locked, unlocked and locked again. Indicator lamp ; in the button lights You could therefore be locked out if: the vehicle is being pushed.

  • Page 59: Right-Hand Front Door

    Sliding door Locking Sliding door Important safety notes WARNING If the open sliding door is not engaged, it could move on its own if the vehicle is on a slope. This could trap you or other persons. There is a risk of injury. Always make sure that the open sliding door is engaged.

  • Page 60: Sliding Door

    Rear doors Open the sliding door. Opening/closing the sliding door Right-hand sliding door: turn switch : to from the inside the right using the key. Left-hand sliding door: turn switch : to the left using the key. Close the sliding door. The sliding door is locked.
  • Page 61 Rear doors Opening the rear doors to an angle of Opening the rear doors from the out- 180° side Opening the left-hand rear door Open the rear door by 90°. Pull on handle plate : in the direction of the Pull handle :.

  • Page 62: Left-Hand Rear Door

    Tailgate To open: pull handle : and open the left- WARNING hand rear door. If you leave children unattended in the vehi- Press lever ; and open the right-hand rear cle, they could set the vehicle in motion by, for door.

  • Page 63: Tailgate

    Side windows Side windows Opening and closing the side win- dows Important safety notes WARNING While opening the side windows, body parts could become trapped between the side win- dow and the door frame as the side window moves. There is a risk of injury. To close: pull the tailgate down by inside han- Make sure that nobody touches the side win- dles ;...

  • Page 64: Power Windows

    Side windows Opening and closing the side windows Override feature for power windows in manually the rear You can override the rear window switches from the driver's side in order to prevent children from opening the windows. Turn crank :. Opening and closing the side windows To activate: press button :.

  • Page 65: Hinged Windows

    Roof hatch Power windows with one-touch func- Problems with the side windows tion Problem: a side window cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause. WARNING If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force.

  • Page 66: Opening/Closing

    Panorama roof and two front tilting skylights Open the rear door. Make sure that the cross member is engaged. Unlock lever ;. Unlock lever ;. The roof hatch is automatically raised. The roof hatch is automatically raised slightly. Make sure there are no objects that could Pull handle : until the roof hatch is fully prevent the hatch from opening.
  • Page 67 Panorama roof and two front tilting skylights Opening the tilting skylights First detent position: swing handle : down until it engages. The tilting skylight is lifted. Second detent position: press and hold han- dle plate ;. Fold handle : forwards until it engages. The tilting skylight is lifted.

  • Page 68: Correct Driver's Seat Position

    Correct driver's seat position When adjusting the seat, make sure that: Useful information you are as far away from the driver's airbag as possible. These Operating Instructions describe all models as well as standard and optional you are sitting in a normal upright position. equipment of your vehicle that was available you can fasten the seat belt properly.

  • Page 69: Important Safety Notes

    Seats Seats Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer- ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat Important safety notes belt before starting the engine. WARNING To avoid damage to the seats and the seat If children adjust the seats, they could heating, observe the following information: become trapped, especially if they are unat- do not spill any liquids on the seats.

  • Page 70: Adjusting The Seat

    Seats Seat fore-and-aft adjustment Adjusting the seats Pull handle ; and slide the seat backwards Driver's seat and co-driver's single seat or forwards. Release handle ;. Make sure that you hear the seat engage audibly. Backrest angle Relieve the pressure on the backrest. Push lever : down until the backrest is in the desired position.

  • Page 71: Important Safety Notes

    Seats Folding the seat backrests forwards/ backwards Co-driver's bench seat Folding the backrests forwards Turn release lever = anti-clockwise. Fold backrest ? forwards onto the seat cush- ion. The seat backrest engages audibly. Folding back the seat backrests Outer seat: pull tab ?. Backrest : is released.

  • Page 72: Front Head Restraints

    Seats WARNING The head restraints cannot provide the inten- ded protection unless they are fitted and adjusted correctly. There is an increased risk of injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or sudden braking, for example. Always drive with the head restraints fitted.
  • Page 73 Seats Rear head restraints Adjusting the height of the head restraints Head restraint, version C (example) Removing: Pull the head restraint up to the uppermost position. Rear head restraint (example) Head restraint, versions A and B: press release catch : in the direction of the arrow To raise: pull the head restraint up to the and pull the head restraint from the guides.

  • Page 74: Important Safety Notes

    Steering wheel Make sure the engine is running. Adjusting the steering wheel To switch on: press button =. Indicator lamp ; lights up. To switch off: press button :. Indicator lamp ; goes out. The seat heating does not switch off auto- matically.

  • Page 75: Important Safety Notes

    Mirrors Problems with the steering wheel Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The steering wheel The steering wheel lock is enabled. remains locked. Move the key and steering wheel slightly ( page 103). The steering wheel lock is disabled. The steering wheel is unlocked. The vehicle is hard to The power steering may be overheated.
  • Page 76 Mirrors you when changing lanes, for instance. There is a risk of an accident. You should therefore always look over your shoulder to determine the actual distance from road users driving behind you. Adjusting the exterior mirrors electri- cally Move lever : until the exterior mirror is in the correct position.
  • Page 77 Mirrors Disengaged exterior mirrors If an exterior mirror has been forcibly disen- gaged, proceed as follows: Move the exterior mirror into the correct posi- tion manually. Fold in the exterior mirror electrically page 74). The mirror housing is engaged again and you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual page 73).

  • Page 78: Automatic Headlamp Mode

    1Ã by the light sensor/daytime driving Important safety notes lights For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- Lights off/daytime driving lights mends that you drive with the lights switched on Side lamps, licence plate and instru- even during the daytime. There may be differ-...

  • Page 79: Adjusting The Headlamp Range

    Exterior lighting Automatic headlamp mode is only a driving aid. Pull the light switch out to the first detent. You are responsible for the vehicle lighting at all The green N indicator lamp on the light times. switch lights up. Ã...

  • Page 80: Combination Switch

    Exterior lighting To switch on the main-beam headlamps: Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock start the engine. or start the engine. Turn the light switch to L or Ã. Turn the light switch to the L position. Press the combination switch beyond the Turn headlamp range control : downwards pressure point in the direction of arrow :.

  • Page 81: Symmetrical Dipped Beam

    Interior lighting Notes on driving abroad Headlamps misted up on the inside Switching to symmetrical dipped beams The headlamps may mist up on the inside if when driving abroad: when driving in coun- there is high atmospheric humidity. tries in which traffic drives on the opposite side Drive with the headlamps switched on.

  • Page 82: Replacing Bulbs Important Safety Notes

    Replacing bulbs Interior light in the rear compartment Reading lamp (depending on vehicle) To switch the reading lamp on/off Depending on the vehicle, the interior light: for Switching on the interior lighting when the door the third row of seats is located overhead on the is open: if the respective door is closed cor- roof lining.

  • Page 83: Changing Bulbs

    Replacing bulbs Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or that has scratches on its glass tube. The bulb could explode if: you touch it it is hot you drop it you scratch or score it. Only operate bulbs in closed lamps which have been designed for this purpose.

  • Page 84: Main-Beam Headlamps

    Replacing bulbs Side lamps Changing the front bulbs Dipped-beam/main-beam headlamps Switch off the lighting system. Open the bonnet. Push down lever : and unclip the cover. Switch off the lighting system. Remove the cover. Open the bonnet. Push down lever : and unclip the cover. Remove the cover.

  • Page 85: Front Foglamp

    Replacing bulbs Turn signal Turn bulb holder ; 90° anti-clockwise. Remove the bulb. Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;. Tighten bulb holder ;. Insert turn signal :. Front foglamps/daytime driving lights Switch off the lighting system. Open the bonnet. Turn bulb holder : anti-clockwise and remove it.

  • Page 86: Third Brake Lamp

    Replacing bulbs : Third brake lamp (vehicles with rear doors) Press the release catch and pull out connec- tor =. Switch off the lighting system. Unclip catches ? on bulb holder A. Vehicles with rear door Bulb holder Remove both plastic caps : from the inside. Tail/brake lamp Reversing lamp Turn signal...

  • Page 87: Rear Foglamp

    Insert bulb holder : and clip it into place. Replacing the interior lighting Interior lighting Due to the installation position of front fog- lamps :, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the bulbs changed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop (removal of the bumper is nec- essary, for example).
  • Page 88 Windscreen wipers Front interior lighting Example Example: rear interior lighting Example: side sliding door Pull bulb ; or = down and out of the holder. Lift off lamp lens :, ; or = using a flat tool such as a screwdriver. Insert new bulb into the holder.

  • Page 89: Rear Window Wiper

    Windscreen wipers due to wax or other residue. Clean the wind- Switching the rear window wiper on/ screen with washer fluid after an automatic car wash. Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due to optical influences and the windscreen becom- ing dirty in dry weather conditions, the wind- screen wipers may be activated inadvertently.
  • Page 90 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop. To avoid damaging the windscreen wiper blades, make sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the windscreen wiper.
  • Page 91 Windscreen wipers Assembling the wiper blades Removing the wiper blade (vehicles with tailgate) Position new wiper blade : onto wiper arm = and slide in the direction of arrow ; Remove the key from the ignition lock. through the recess for release lever A. Fold the wiper arm away from the rear win- Fold release lever A in the direction of dow.
  • Page 92 Windscreen wipers Problems with the windscreen wipers Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The windscreen wiper Leaves or snow, for example, hinder the movement of the windscreen jams. wiper or the wiper blades are frozen to the front windscreen. The wiper motor has switched off.

  • Page 93: Climate Control

    Overview of climate control systems be shorter than that stated in the Mainte- Useful information nance Booklet. These Operating Instructions describe all models as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that was available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possible.

  • Page 94: Heating

    Overview of climate control systems Heating control panel Switches air-recirculation mode on/off ( page 100) Sets the airflow ( page 97) Sets the temperature ( page 96) Turns rear window heating on/off (depending on the vehicle) ( page 98) Turns mirror heating on/off (depending on the vehicle) Sets the air distribution ( page 97) Recommendation for a constant vehicle...

  • Page 95: Notes On Using The Air-Condition Ing System

    Overview of climate control systems Control panel for the air-conditioning system Switches air-recirculation mode on/off ( page 100) Sets the airflow ( page 97) Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off( page 95) Sets the temperature ( page 96) Turns rear window heating on/off (depending on the vehicle) ( page 98) Turns mirror heating on/off (depending on the vehicle) Sets the air distribution (...

  • Page 96: Conditioning System

    Overview of climate control systems Control panel for the TEMPMATIC air-conditioning system Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode ( page 100) Defrosts the windscreen ( page 97) Switches the cooling with air dehumidification function on/off ( page 95) Display Regulates climate control automatically ( page 96) Decreases the airflow ( page 97)

  • Page 97: Cooling With Air Dehumidification

    Operating the climate control system The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Operating the climate control system is only available when the engine is running. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified Activating/deactivating the climate according to the temperature selected. control The "Cooling with air dehumidification"...

  • Page 98: Setting The Temperature

    Operating the climate control system Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Cooling with air dehu- The buttons and control knobs are in the wrong position. midification cannot be Turn the buttons and control knobs to the correct position. switched on or there is no cold air coming out of There is a problem with the fuses.

  • Page 99: Demisting The Windscreen

    Operating the climate control system TEMPMATIC air-conditioning system Setting the air distribution Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Air distribution settings page 103). Press the M or O buttons until the Heating/air-conditioning system desired symbol appears in the display. z Directs air through the demister vents a Directs air through the demister and foot- well vents...

  • Page 100: Demisting The Windows

    Operating the climate control system Turn control knob A for the air distribution to To deactivate: press the z button. the z position ( page 92). The indicator lamp on the z button goes out. Automatic mode switches back on. To switch on (air-conditioning system): activate the "Cooling with air dehumidifica- tion"...
  • Page 101 Operating the climate control system Switching on/off Heating/air-conditioning system Turn the key to position 3 in the ignition lock page 103). To activate: press the | button. The indicator lamp in the | button lights To deactivate: press the | button. The indicator lamp in the | button goes out.

  • Page 102: Culation Mode

    Adjusting the air vents Problems with the rear window heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The rear window heating The battery has not been sufficiently charged. has switched off prema- Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps, turely or cannot be acti- interior lighting or seat heating.

  • Page 103: Setting The Centre Air Vents

    Adjusting the air vents Setting the centre air vents Centre air vent, left Centre air vent, right To open the centre air vent: hold centre air vent : or ; in the centre by one of the fins and fold it upwards. To close the centre air vent: hold centre air vent : or ;...
  • Page 104 Driving Useful information Driving Important safety notes These Operating Instructions describe all models as well as standard and optional WARNING equipment of your vehicle that was available Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict at the time of going to print. Country-specific the clearance around the pedals or block a variations are possible.

  • Page 105: Starting The Engine

    Driving Do not warm up the engine when the vehicle parts of the engine that heat up. There is a risk is stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid of fire. high engine speeds and driving at full throttle Carry out regular checks to make sure that until the engine has reached its operating there are no flammable foreign materials in temperature.

  • Page 106: Automatic Engine Switch-Off

    Driving normal engine idling speed within several sec- Hill start assist is not active if: onds. you are pulling away on a level road or a downhill gradient the parking brake is applied Pulling away ® is malfunctioning Manual transmission Change gear in good time and avoid spin- ECO start/stop function ning the wheels.

  • Page 107: Battery

    Driving the set temperature for the vehicle interior the battery's charge status is too low has been reached the system detects moisture on the wind- the battery is sufficiently charged screen when the air-conditioning system is switched on the system detects that the windscreen is not misted up when the air-conditioning system is Vehicles with manual transmission switched on...

  • Page 108: Battery

    Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics. start. The starter motor There is a malfunction in the fuel supply. can be heard. Turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition lock before attempting to start the engine again.
  • Page 109 Manual transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant temperature The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no display is showing more longer being cooled sufficiently. than 120 †. The coolant Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to warning lamp may also cool down.

  • Page 110: Refuelling

    Refuelling Engaging reverse gear If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi- cal attention. Do not induce vomiting. Only shift into reverse gear R when the vehi- Change any clothing that has come into cle is stationary. Otherwise, you could dam- contact with fuel immediately.
  • Page 111 Refuelling If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel may spray out Hook fuel filler cap = into holder ? from when you remove the fuel pump nozzle. above. Further information on fuel and on fuel grades Observe fuel grade A ( page 201).

  • Page 112: Parking

    Parking Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. vehicle. WARNING There is a risk of fire or explosion. Turn key immediately to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it page 103).

  • Page 113: Parking Brake

    Parking To ensure that the vehicle is properly secured against rolling away unintentionally: the parking brake must be firmly applied first gear or reverse gear must be engaged on steep uphill or downhill gradients, the front wheels must be turned towards the kerb Switching off the engine Shift to first gear or reverse gear R.

  • Page 114: Important Safety Notes

    Driving tips Heavy and light loads Visit a qualified specialist workshop and seek advice. WARNING The braking system can overheat if you leave Driving tips your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This increases the braking distance and could General driving tips even cause the braking system to fail.

  • Page 115: Aquaplaning

    Do not shift down for additional engine brak- spond to an equivalent quality standard. Brake ing on a slippery road surface. pads/linings which have not been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which are not of an equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's DANGER operating safety.

  • Page 116: Cruise Control Lever

    Driving systems Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" sec- The LIM indicator lamp in the cruise control tion ( page 188). lever indicates which system you have selected. LIM indicator lamp off: cruise control is selected. Driving systems LIM indicator lamp on: variable SPEED- TRONIC is selected.

  • Page 117: Deactivating

    Driving systems Storing, maintaining and calling up a Press the cruise control lever up : for a higher speed or down ? for a lower speed. speed Release the cruise control lever. Storing and maintaining the current The new speed is stored. speed To adjust the set speed in 2 km/h incre- ments: briefly press the cruise control lever...

  • Page 118: Variable Speedtronic

    Driving systems If you fail to adapt your driving style, SPEED- Selecting variable SPEEDTRONIC TRONIC can neither reduce the risk of an acci- Check whether LIM indicator lamp ; is on. dent nor override the laws of physics. SPEED- If it is on, variable SPEEDTRONIC is already TRONIC cannot take road, weather and traffic selected.

  • Page 119: Reversing Aid

    Driving systems SPEEDTRONIC is temporarily deactivated by The sensors may not detect snow and other depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the objects that absorb ultrasonic waves. pressure point (kickdown). SPEEDTRONIC is Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car automatically reactivated if the speed driven wash, the compressed-air brakes of a lorry or falls below the stored speed.

  • Page 120: Reversing Camera

    Driving systems if the area is lit by fluorescent light or LED The reversing aid is automatically activated lighting (the display may flicker) when you turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. if the temperature changes very quickly, for example if you drive into a heated garage in Trailer towing the winter...

  • Page 121: Towing A Trailer

    Trailer towing WARNING If the maximum permissible load for a carrier system is exceeded, the carrier could come loose from the vehicle and endanger other road users. There is a risk of an accident and injury. Never exceed the maximum permissible load when using a carrier.

  • Page 122: Driving Tips

    For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the maxi- has a larger turning circle mum permissible rear axle load is increased when towing a trailer. Refer to the "Technical This may impair the handling characteristics.

  • Page 123: Coupling Up A Trailer

    Trailer towing overheating and wearing too quickly. If you need additional braking, depress the brake pedal repeatedly rather than continuously. Driving tips If the trailer begins to swing from side to side: Do not accelerate. Do not counter-steer. Brake if necessary. Maintain a greater distance than you would when driving without towing a trailer.

  • Page 124: Removing

    Trailer towing Remove key A for lock B from the glove Decoupling a trailer compartment. Important safety notes Use key A to unlock lock B. Remove lock B from locking pin ;. WARNING Pull locking pin ; to the right out of ball cou- If you uncouple a trailer with an engaged over- pling recess :.

  • Page 125: Power Supply

    Trailer towing Insert bolts : through both openings on the Make sure that there is sufficient cable play right and left of ball coupling ;. so that the cable cannot become detached when cornering. To raise: screw ball coupling ; tight at the height of position 1 of bracket = using bolts :.

  • Page 126: Outside Temperature Display

    Display and operation Useful information Display and operation Coolant temperature gauge These Operating Instructions describe all models as well as standard and optional The coolant temperature gauge is in the instru- equipment of your vehicle that was available ment cluster on the right-hand side. at the time of going to print.

  • Page 127: Multifunction Display

    Display and operation Briefly press button ; as many times as is Setting the time necessary to reach the desired information display. Resetting values In multifunction display :, use button ; to select the appropriate value to be displayed, e.g. trip meter, fuel consumption, range. Press button ;...

  • Page 128: Fuel Consumption

    Display and operation Menu overview Menu overview (example) Operation Clock Temperature display Total distance recorder ASR switched on/off ( page 48) Switch automatic headlamp mode on or off ( page 76) Set the time Cruise control ( page 114) Service Calling up the service due date ( page 164) Average speed since memory reset...

  • Page 129: Trip Meter

    Display messages Operation Fuel consumed since reset Trip meter Resetting the trip meter ( page 125) Display messages General notes Display messages are shown in the multifunc- tion display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in these Operating Instructions.

  • Page 130: Information Messages

    Display messages Examples of information messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions NO MESSAGE There are no messages stored in the on-board computer. AVAILABLE BATTERY To conserve the battery charge, the vehicle accessories are switched off. ECONOMY CHECK The automatic headlamp feature is deactivated. DEACTIVATED CHECK The automatic headlamp feature is activated.
  • Page 131 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions FLAT TYRE The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly, or one or more tyres are flat. The h ¤ warning lamps also light up. WARNING Tyre pressures which are too low, harbour the following hazards: The tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
  • Page 132 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions WARNING ABS (anti-lock brake system) has been deactivated due to a malfunc- tion. This means that systems such as the Brake Assist System and ® (Electronic Stability Program) are also deactivated. The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.

  • Page 133: Warning Messages

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions TOP-UP The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level. OIL LEVEL Check the oil level, at the latest when refuelling next ( page 160). If necessary, top up the engine oil ( page 162).

  • Page 134: Battery

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions CHARGE WARNING BATTERY The battery is not being charged. An additional warning tone sounds. Possible causes: faulty alternator torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.

  • Page 135: Battery

    Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions CHARGE WARNING The battery is not being charged. An additional warning tone sounds. Possible causes: faulty alternator torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.

  • Page 136: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions OIL PRESSURE WARNING FAULT There is insufficient oil in the engine. There is a danger of engine damage. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.

  • Page 137: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Seat belt Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions WARNING The seat belt warning The driver or co-driver has not fastened their seat belt. lamp comes on after the Fasten your seat belt ( page 30).

  • Page 138: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions WARNING The brake warning lamp There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir. is lit while the engine is Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic running.

  • Page 139: Indicator Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® ÷ or ASR is intervening because there is a risk of skidding or at least one of the wheels is spinning. ® The ASR/ESP warning lamp is flashing while the Cruise control is deactivated.
  • Page 140 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the tyre pressure difference between the wheels is too great. The yellow warning lamp of the wireless tyre pres- Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity.

  • Page 141: Coolant Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There may be a fault, for example: The engine diagnostics in the engine management warning lamp is lit while in the fuel injection system the engine is running. in the exhaust system The ¯...

  • Page 142: Indicator Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions WARNING The battery check lamp The battery is not being charged. is lit while the engine is An additional warning tone sounds. running. Possible causes: faulty alternator torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic...

  • Page 143: Door

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 4 The engine oil WARNING warning lamp The engine oil level is above the maximum. lights up. An addi- tional warning There is a risk of damaging the engine or catalytic converter. tone sounds.

  • Page 144: Loading Guidelines

    Lashing material can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Always store objects so that they cannot be Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. flung around. Secure objects, luggage or loads against slipping or tipping before the journey.

  • Page 145: Glove Compartment

    Stowage options Stowage compartment under the arm- Close the lockable stowage spaces before rest starting a journey. Stow and secure objects that are heavy, hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or too large in the luggage compartment. Observe the loading guidelines ( page 142).

  • Page 146: Door

    Stowage options Stowage compartments in the sliding To open: pull seat cushion : upwards in the middle at the front =. doors Pull seat cushion : up at the back ; and fold forwards. Stowage compartments : are located in the rear on both sides of the vehicle.

  • Page 147: Folding Table

    Stowage options Front overhead stowage compartment To fold out: pull folding table : up. To fold away: push folding table : down onto the backrest. Stowage compartment in the rear foot- well Overhead stowage space at the rear To open the stowage compartment: pull handle :.

  • Page 148: Rear Bench Seat

    Stowage options folded forward, this person must sit on the rear seat behind the driver. Observe the loading guidelines ( page 142). The seat backrest on the front-passenger side can be folded down to increase the load com- partment capacity. When the backrest is folded down, it can bear a maximum load of 80 kg.
  • Page 149 Stowage options The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backrests Rear bench seat with partition grille can be folded forwards separately to increase the luggage compartment capacity. Crewbus: if the rear bench seat is occupied, do not fold down the co-driver's seat or the co-driv- er's seat backrest.

  • Page 150: Third Row Of Seats, Fitting/Remov Ing Seats

    Stowage options Make sure that the seat belt does not Third row of seats, fitting/removing become trapped when folding the rear seat seats backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam- aged. Important safety notes Rear bench seat WARNING If the seat is folded up it does not engage. The seat may fold down suddenly, e.g.

  • Page 151: Lashing Eyelets

    Stowage options Tilt seat = forwards. The weight of the seat removed ; is Hook ? of seat = engages into rear retainer approx. 17.8 kg. A and front retainer B on the luggage com- Pull bar = upwards and at the same time tip partment floor.
  • Page 152 Stowage options Load compartment cover Important safety notes WARNING On its own, the luggage compartment cover cannot secure or restrain heavy objects, items of luggage and heavy loads. You could be hit by an unsecured load during sudden changes in direction, braking or in the event of an accident.
  • Page 153 Stowage options To stow: slide load compartment cover : backwards into the guide on the rear bench seat backrest. Load compartment cover for the third row of seats Overview Fasten load compartment cover : to the seat backrest in the second row of seats using a Velcro fastening.

  • Page 154: Load Protection Grille

    Stowage options Attaching the safety net Slide the load compartment cover : between the side panel and the seat on the left side of the load compartment. Safety net Important safety notes WARNING On its own, the safety net cannot secure or restrain heavy objects, items of luggage and heavy loads.

  • Page 155: Coat Hooks

    Stowage options Open the load protection grille behind the front seats to increase the load compartment capa- city. The load that is placed on the seat: must be distributed equally may not be heavier than 80 kg. Fold down the co-driver's seat ( page 145).
  • Page 156 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use roof carrier systems which have been tes- ted and approved for Mercedes-Benz. This will help avoid damage to the vehicle. Position the load on the roof carrier in such a way that the vehicle will not sustain damage even when it is in motion.

  • Page 157: Important Safety Notes

    Features Features Cup holder Important safety notes WARNING The cup holder cannot secure a drinks con- tainer in place during a journey. If you use a cup holder during a journey, the drinks con- tainer could be flung around and liquid could be spilt.

  • Page 158: Bottle Holder

    Features Cup holder in the folding tables Sun visors Overview Cup holder Swing open right or left folding table . Bracket Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket Bottle holder Vanity mirror in the sun visor Observe the "Important safety notes" in the "Stowage spaces"...

  • Page 159: Ashtray

    Features Interior mirror Cigarette lighter WARNING You can burn yourself if you touch the hot heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter. In addition, flammable materials can ignite if: the hot cigarette lighter falls a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to objects, for example There is a risk of fire and injury.

  • Page 160: Floormat

    Features If you use the sockets for long periods when the ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a engine is switched off, the battery may dis- risk of an accident. charge. Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that An emergency cut-off ensures that the on- they do not get into the driver's footwell.

  • Page 161: Important Safety Notes

    Engine compartment Useful information radiator and parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of injury when accessing the These Operating Instructions describe all engine compartment. models as well as standard and optional As far as possible, allow the engine to cool equipment of your vehicle that was available down and only touch the components descri- at the time of going to print.

  • Page 162: Opening

    Engine compartment Reach into the gap between the bonnet and WARNING the radiator trim and press bonnet catch The fuel injection system operates with a high lever ; to the left. voltage. If you touch the live components, you Lift the bonnet and guide it upwards. could receive an electric shock.

  • Page 163: Dipstick

    Engine compartment showing the oil level. The boxes are replaced by WARNING hyphens as the oil level lowers. Certain components in the engine compart- If the oil has reached the minimum level, the ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the Top-up oil level message appears in the radiator and parts of the exhaust system.

  • Page 164: Topping Up

    You cannot view the engine oil level in the ance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications on-board computer while driving. You can for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz view the engine oil level only once after Service Centre. switching on the ignition or after starting the Damage to the engine or exhaust system is engine.
  • Page 165 Engine compartment cap, you could be scalded if hot coolant sprays out. There is a risk of injury. Let the engine cool down before you open the cap. Wear gloves and eye protection. Open the cap slowly to release the pressure. WARNING Certain components in the engine compart- ment could be very hot, e.g.

  • Page 166: Service Interval Display

    You can obtain further information from a neck. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The ASSYST service interval display does WARNING not show any information on the engine oil level. Observe the notes on the engine oil level Certain components in the engine compart- page 160).

  • Page 167: Notes

    Further information the multifunction display before disconnect- can be obtained at a qualified specialist work- ing the battery. shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. After reconnecting the battery, subtract the Driving abroad battery disconnection periods from the ser- vice date shown on the display.

  • Page 168: Automatic Car Wash

    Use care products and cleaning agents recom- Remove the wax from the front windscreen mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. and the wiper blades. This prevents smears and reduces wiping noise which can be caused by residue on the windscreen.

  • Page 169: Paint

    Care Remove impurities immediately, where pos- Never use a high-pressure cleaner in the sible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard. vehicle interior. The pressurised water cre- ated by the high-pressure cleaner and the Soak insect remains with insect remover and associated spray could cause considerable rinse off the treated areas afterwards.

  • Page 170: Exhaust Pipe

    Mercedes-Benz car shampoo, or Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product with cleaning cloths. tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

  • Page 171: Display

    Care products and cleaning agents containing tow hitch can also be performed at a qualified solvents can cause surfaces in the cockpit to specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz become porous. This could result in plastic Service Centre. parts breaking away when the airbags are deployed.

  • Page 172: Carpets

    Mercedes-Benz for heavy soiling. Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use leather care agents that have been recom- Carpets: use the carpet and textile cleaning mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Cleaning the trim elements...

  • Page 173: Where Will I Find

    Where will I find...? Vehicles without panorama roof and two Useful information front tilting skylights These Operating Instructions describe all models as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that was available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possible.
  • Page 174 Where will I find...? Observe the legal requirements in the rele- vant country. Tyre-changing tool kit The tyre-changing tool kit is located on the right- hand side of the load compartment. The vehicles are equipped with the tools needed to change a wheel when they leave the factory, e.g.

  • Page 175: Tirefit Kit

    Flat tyre Flat tyre WARNING In the following situations, the tyre sealant is Vehicle preparation unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis- Your vehicle may be equipped with: tance, as it is unable to seal the tyre properly: TIREFIT Kit ( page 173) there are cuts or punctures in the tyre A spare wheel (...
  • Page 176 Flat tyre To increase the pressure continue filling, to Have the tyre sealant replaced every four reduce the pressure turn knob D. years at a qualified specialist workshop. Let the tyre inflation compressor run for five Prepare the vehicle ( page 173).

  • Page 177: Important Safety Notes

    TIREFIT kit. replaced as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop. Environmental note Have the used tyre sealant bottle disposed of professionally, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Ser- Battery vice Centre. Important safety notes Switch off the tyre inflation compressor.
  • Page 178 Battery Further information on: It is particularly important to observe the ABS ( page 47) described order when connecting and dis- connecting the jump leads. ® page 49) Never connect or disconnect the battery WARNING terminals while the engine is running. Electrostatic build-up can lead to the creation of sparks, which could ignite the highly explo- WARNING...
  • Page 179 Ensure there is sufficient mends that you only use batteries which have ventilation while charging and jump-starting. been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz Do not lean over a battery. for your vehicle. These batteries offer increased protection against leakage, protecting the vehi-...
  • Page 180 Mercedes-Benz. A battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available as an accessory. This device allows the battery to be charged when it is fitted in the vehicle. Con- tact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for infor- mation and availability.

  • Page 181: Jump Starting

    Jump-starting Jump-starting WARNING If the ECO start/stop function is activated, the engine can be started unintentionally, e.g. by accidentally depressing the clutch pedal. If work is being carried out on the engine under these circumstances, there is a risk of injury from moving engine parts. Deactivate the ECO start/stop function before work is carried out on the engine.
  • Page 182 Jump-starting Do not use a rapid charging device to start the vehicle. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a donor vehicle's battery using jump leads. Observe the following points: The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump- start the vehicle using a donor battery or a jump-starting device.

  • Page 183: Important Safety Notes

    Tow-starting and towing away Connect negative terminal ; of donor battery A to negative terminal : of your vehicle using the jump lead, connecting the jump lead to donor battery A first. Start the engine. Before disconnecting the jump lead, let the engines run for several minutes. First disconnect the jump lead from negative terminal : and negative terminal ;...

  • Page 184: Fitting The Towing Eye

    Tow-starting and towing away Removing the towing eye The battery must be connected and charged. Otherwise, you cannot turn the key in the igni- Loosen and remove towing eye using the tion lock to position 2. wheel wrench. Before the vehicle is towed, switch off the Place cover : on the bumper and press it in automatic locking feature ( page 55).

  • Page 185: Fuses

    182). the fuse allocation chart ( page 185). Attach the towing bar or the tow cable. A Mercedes-Benz Service Centre will be happy Depress the brake pedal and keep it to advise you. depressed. If a new fuse blows again, have the cause deter- Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
  • Page 186 186) Fuse box in the engine compartment There are additional fuses and relays for certain functions in the fuse box in the engine compartment. As access to the fuses is extremely limited, consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre when replacing them.

  • Page 187: Fuse Allocation

    Electrical fuses Fuse allocation Consumer Current Colour code Trailer coupling spare socket 10 A – Sockets for front accessories, cigarette 10 A lighter ® 15 A Blue Seat heating relay, ESP brake light relay, body manufacturer supply relay, heating/ ventilation control panel, display, radio Sockets for rear accessories 10 A Instrument panel...

  • Page 188: Dashboard Fuse Box

    Electrical fuses Consumer Current Colour code Power windows with child-proof locks, Light brown front power window relay, rear power win- dow relay, CAREG control unit 10 A ® ABS, ESP Brake light, brake light relay 10 A Windscreen/rear window washer system 20 A Yellow pump...

  • Page 189: Tyres And Wheels

    Do not drive with a flat tyre. Immediately aged. replace the flat tyre with your spare wheel, or consult a qualified specialist workshop. Accessories that are not approved for your vehi- cle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used cor- rectly can impair operating safety.

  • Page 190: Summer Tyres

    Do not drive with tyres which have too little for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Do not tread depth, as this significantly reduces the install any other valve caps. traction on wet roads (aquaplaning).

  • Page 191: Snow Chains

    Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corresponding M+S tyres with a tread depth of less than standard of quality. 4 mm must be replaced.

  • Page 192: Recommended

    Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps If possible, only correct tyre pressures when the specifically provided by Mercedes-Benz for tyres are cold. your vehicle onto the tyre valve. The tyres are cold: if the vehicle has been parked with the tyres...

  • Page 193: Wireless Tyre Pressure Monitor

    134). The tyre pressure monitor is not If you use wheels or tyres which have not been malfunctioning. approved by Mercedes-Benz, the tyre pressure monitor could malfunction. Ask a Mercedes- If the h warning lamp flashes for approx- Benz Service Centre which wheels/tyres you imately one minute and then remains lit con- can use.

  • Page 194: Flat Tyre

    Changing a wheel TP ACQUISITION If radio transmitting equipment (e.g. cordless Initialisation starts. The headphones, two-way radios) is operated inside LAUNCHED message appears in display :. The the vehicle or in the vicinity of the vehicle, this current tyre pressure is stored as the reference can interfere with the operation of the tyre pres- value.

  • Page 195: Raising The Vehicle

    To raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-spe- Fitting a wheel cific jack that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. If the jack is used incor- Vehicle preparation rectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and raised.

  • Page 196: Fitting A New Wheel

    Changing a wheel load-bearing underlay must be used. On a The jacking points are located just behind the slippery surface, a non-slip underlay must be front wheel arches and just in front of the rear used, e.g. rubber mats. wheel arches. Do not use wooden blocks or similar objects as a jack underlay.

  • Page 197: Lowering The Vehicle

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you once again standing firmly on the ground. only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective Place the jack to one side. wheel. Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a crosswise pattern in the sequence indicated (: to A).
  • Page 198 Panel van (extra-long)/Mixto with the bodywork and axle components. This could result in damage to the tyres or the vehicle. Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for dam- age resulting from the use of tyres, wheels or accessories other than those tested and approved.

  • Page 199: Important Safety Notes

    Spare wheel Tyres Summer tyres Steel wheel V1 V2 V3 V4 185/70 R14 88 T – – – 5.5 J x 14 ET 45 195/65 R15 91 T 6.0 J x 15 ET 44 – – – 195/65 R15 95 T 6.0 J x 15 ET 44 –...

  • Page 200: Vehicle

    Spare wheel only use a spare wheel that differs from the wheel to be changed for a brief period ® do not switch ESP have a spare wheel of a different size 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 201: Technical Data

    The data may therefore differ for vehicles with ating RF transmitters in the vehicle, always optional equipment. Further information can connect them to the low-reflection exterior be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service aerial. Centre. The operating permit may be invalidated if...

  • Page 202: Paint Code

    A telephone or two-way radio to be installed in the vehicle must be approved. You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. When using mobile phones and two-way radios, Mercedes-Benz recommends connection to an approved exterior aerial.

  • Page 203: Engine Number

    Climate control system refrigerants Components and service products must be matched. Only use products approved by Mercedes-Benz. Damage which is caused by the use of products which have not been approved is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill gestures. Products approved by Mercedes-Benz are listed in these Operating Instructions in the appropriate section.

  • Page 204: Petrol

    Service products and capacities Do not use the following: WARNING E85 (petrol with 85% ethanol) Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health. E100 (100% ethanol) There is a danger of injury. M15 (petrol with 15% methanol) Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact M30 (petrol with 30% methanol) with skin, eyes or clothing.

  • Page 205: Atures

    Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or efficient use of the fuel by the engine can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifi- driving style cations for Service Products according to other non-technical factors, such as envi- Sheet Number 136.2...

  • Page 206: Viscosity

    Mercedes-Benz body Specification for Service Products. You will rec- ognise the Mercedes-Benz approval on the oil transmission ratios for the drive assemblies container by the inscription "MB Approval" and additional equipment (e.g. air-conditioning the associated specification designation.

  • Page 207: Mixing

    The maximum interval for oil change can only be achieved with oils which have a particularly high quality grade according to the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products. Viscosity indicates the flow characteristics of a Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Petrol fluid.

  • Page 208: Notes

    Information about approved brake fluid can be obtained at any qualified specialist workshop or If the vehicle is predominantly used for online at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. short-distance driving, this could lead to a Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a fault in the automatic cleaning function for qualified specialist workshop in accordance the diesel particle filter.

  • Page 209: Washer Fluid

    To prevent damage to the engine cooling sys- Make sure the windscreen washer concen- tem, use only approved corrosion inhibitor/anti- trate does not come into contact with the filler freeze that complies with the Mercedes-Benz neck. Specifications for Service Products. Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/...

  • Page 210: Roof Load (Maximum)

    Vehicle data Add washer fluid concentrate, e.g. MB Sum- Panel van (short) merFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer fluid all year round. Wheelbase 2313 mm Maximum boot load 2400 l Vehicle data Panel van (long wheelbase) Please note that for the specified vehicle Vehicle height 1816 mm data:...

  • Page 211: Lashing Eyelets

    Trailer tow hitch ther information from your Mercedes-Benz Lashing eyelets Service Centre. Lashing eyelets The following values vary and are dependent upon: The maximum tensile load of the lashing eyelets type of vehicle permissible gross weight of the vehicle Permissible nominal tensile...
  • Page 215 Publication details 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 Documentation team You are welcome to forward any queries or sug- gestions you may have regarding these Operat-...
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