Mercedes-Benz M-Class Owner's Manual

Mercedes-Benz M-Class Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Possible variations to your vehicle may not to receive a printed Owner‘s Manual for other vehicle models and vehicle be taken into account as Mercedes-Benz constantly updates their vehicles to Ihrem konkreten Fahrzeug könnten nicht berücksichtigt sein, da Mercedes-Benz model years.
  • Page 4 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you drive off, please familiarise your- self with your vehicle and read this manual, especially the safety and warning notices. This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your vehicle and avoid endan- gering yourself and others.
  • Page 6 Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 27 Introduction ......... 22 Safety ........... 39 Opening and closing ......71 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..91 Lights and windscreen wipers ..105 Climate control ......... 119 Driving and parking ......137 On-board computer and displays ..
  • Page 7 Index Adaptive Main-Beam Assist 1, 2, 3 ... Display message ......265 12 V socket Switching on/off (on-board com- see Sockets puter) ..........248 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..64 ® AdBlue 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel Display message ......268 drive) ..........220 Service indicator ......
  • Page 8 Index Ambient lighting Automatic transmission Setting the brightness (on-board Accelerator pedal position ..... 148 computer) ........248 Automatic drive program ....149 Setting the colour (on-board com- Changing gear ....... 148 puter) ..........248 DIRECT SELECT lever ..... 145 Anti-glare film ........316 Display message ......
  • Page 9 Index BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Brakes PLUS) ............ 62 ABS ..........61 Battery (key) BAS ..........62 Checking .......... 74 BAS PLUS ........62 Important safety notes ....74 Brake fluid (notes) ......376 Replacing ......... 75 Display message ......254 Battery (vehicle) Driving tips ........
  • Page 10 Index Car key Cooling with air dehumidification . . 124 see Key Demisting the windows ....128 Car wash (care) ......... 324 Demisting the windscreen ..... 127 CD player/CD changer(on-board Important safety notes ....120 computer) .......... 242 Indicator lamp ........ 125 Notes on using THERMATIC auto- Cell phone matic climate control .....
  • Page 11 Index Coolant (engine) Digital speedometer ......239 Checking the level ......321 Dipped-beam headlamps Display message ......266 Changing bulbs ......114 Notes ..........377 Display message ......262 Temperature gauge ......234 Setting for driving abroad (sym- Warning lamp ......... 291 metrical) ........
  • Page 12 Index Door ADAPTIVE BRAKE ......66 Automatic locking (on-board com- Adaptive brake lamps ...... 63 puter) ..........249 BAS (Brake Assist System) ....62 Automatic locking (switch) ....78 Overview .......... 60 Central locking/unlocking (key) ..72 ® PRE-SAFE Brake ......66 Control panel ........
  • Page 13 Index Off-road driving ......166 Emergency spare wheel Off-road fording ......164 Notes/data ........366 Running-in tips ....... 138 Storage location ......334 Snow chains ........358 Emergency unlocking Symmetrical dipped beam ..... 106 Tailgate ..........82 Towing a trailer ......226 Vehicle ..........
  • Page 14 Off-road ......... 164 Gear or selector lever (cleaning On flooded roads ......164 instructions) ........329 Frequencies Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..370 Garage door opener ....... 316 Glove compartment ......297 Mobile phone ......... 371 Two-way radio ........ 371 Front windscreen...
  • Page 15 Index Headlamps Emergency lighting ......112 Misting up ........111 Manual control ....... 112 Topping up the cleaning system ..321 Overview ........112 see Automatic headlamp mode Reading lamp ......... 112 Head restraints Setting the ambient lighting brightness (on-board computer) ..248 Adjusting .........
  • Page 16 Index Rear foglamp ......... 107 Setting the ambient lighting Lamps brightness (on-board computer) ..248 see Warning and indicator lamps Setting the ambient lighting col- Lane-change assistant our (on-board computer) ....248 see Blind Spot Assist Switching Adaptive Highbeam Lane detection (automatic) Assist on/off .........
  • Page 17 Matt finish (cleaning instructions) . . 326 Memory card (audio) ......242 Occupant safety Memory function ....... 103 Children in the vehicle ..... 50 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre Important safety notes ....40 see Qualified specialist workshop Odometer ........... 239 Message memory (on-board com- see Total distance recorder puter) ..........
  • Page 18 Index Off-road 4ETS ........64 Operating system Off-road ABS ........62 see On-board computer ® Outside temperature display ... 234 Off-road ESP ........65 Overhead control panel ...... 36 Off-road program (vehicle without Override feature the ON&OFFROAD package) ..222 Off-road programs (vehicle with Rear side windows ......
  • Page 19 Index Permanent four-wheel drive Rear compartment see 4MATIC (permanent four- Setting the air vents ...... 136 wheel drive) Setting the temperature ....126 Petrol ..........152 Rear-compartment seat belt sta- Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 329 tus indicator ........49 Power windows Rear foglamp Display message ......
  • Page 20 Index Roller sunblind Seat ventilation problem ....98 Panorama sliding sunroof ....88 Storing settings (memory func- Roof carrier ........306 tion) ..........103 Roof lining and carpets (cleaning Switching seat heating on/off ..96 instructions) ........330 Switching the seat ventilation on/ off ............
  • Page 21 Index Points to observe before use ..309 Steering wheel Rear compartment ......310 Adjusting (electrically) ..... 98 Spare wheel Adjusting (manually) ......98 Storage location ......334 Button overview ....... 33 see Emergency spare wheel Cleaning ......... 329 Specialist workshop ......24 Gearshift paddles ......
  • Page 22 Index Opening/closing (from outside) ..80 Tow-starting Opening dimensions ...... 378 Emergency engine starting .... 352 Tail lamps Important safety notes ....349 Display message ......264 Trailer coupling Tank see Towing a trailer see Fuel tank Trailer towing Technical data 7-pin connector ......
  • Page 23 Index Two-way radio Equipment ........22 Frequencies ........371 Implied warranty ......25 Installation ........371 Individual settings ......246 Transmission output (maximum) ..371 Leaving parked up ......162 Type identification plate Locking (in an emergency) ....79 Locking (key) ........72 see Vehicle identification plate Lowering ........
  • Page 24 Index SRS ..........290 Replacing (on the rear window) ..118 Tyre pressure monitor ....293 Replacing (windscreen) ....117 Wooden trim (cleaning instruc- Warning triangle ........ 332 Washer fluid tions) ..........329 Display message ......282 see Windscreen washer system Wheel bolt tightening torque ...
  • Page 25 Mercedes-Benz will take back your and humanity into account. Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ- You too can help to protect the environment mentally responsible manner, in accordance by operating your vehicle in an environmen- with the European Union (EU) End of Life tally responsible manner.
  • Page 26 If you drive over obstacles at high speed or if edge and tools to carry out the work required. the vehicle bottoms out in rough terrain, it Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a could cause heavy impacts to the vehicle Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- underbody, tyres or wheels.
  • Page 27 There is a risk of accident. tions Do not connect any equipment to the on- work on electronic components board diagnostic interface. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. WARNING Loose equipment or equipment cables which are connected to the on-board diagnostic...
  • Page 28 Introduction Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible ® (e.g. airbag deployment or ESP interven- about any change in address or vehicle own- tion). ership. This data is used exclusively to: assist in the rectification of faults and defects Correct use...
  • Page 30 Dashboard ........... 28 Instrument cluster ......30 Multifunction steering wheel ..... 33 Centre console ........34 Overhead control panel ...... 36 Door control panel ......37...
  • Page 31 Dashboard Dashboard Function Page Function Page Steering wheel gearshift On-board diagnostic inter- paddles face Combination switch Electric parking brake Instrument cluster Light switch Horn Night View Assist Plus DIRECT SELECT lever PARKTRONIC warning dis- play Overhead control panel Climate control systems Ignition lock Start/Stop button Adjusts the steering wheel...
  • Page 32 Dashboard Function Page Function Page Overhead control panel Opens the bonnet PARKTRONIC warning dis- Electric parking brake play Ignition lock Combination switch Start/Stop button Instrument cluster Adjusts the steering wheel manually Horn Adjusts the steering wheel DIRECT SELECT lever electrically Steering wheel gearshift Steering wheel heating paddles...
  • Page 33 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Displays and controls Instrument cluster: kilometres Function Page Speedometer with seg- ments Multifunction display Rev counter Coolant temperature Fuel gauge Brightness control knob for the instrument cluster light- ing: turn clockwise or anti- clockwise...
  • Page 34 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster: miles Function Page Function Page Fuel gauge Speedometer with seg- Brightness control knob for ments the instrument cluster light- ing: turn clockwise or anti- Multifunction display clockwise Rev counter Coolant temperature...
  • Page 35 Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps Function Page Function Page Dipped-beam headlamps Seat belt Diesel engine: preglow ® Coolant Main-beam headlamps Rear foglamp Electric parking brake (red) Engine diagnostics Electric parking brake (yel- low) Reserve fuel Brakes (yellow) ® Distance warning signal Turn signal Brakes (red) Tyre pressure monitor...
  • Page 36 Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Selects a menu Audio system/COMAND Online; see the separate Selects the submenu or operating instructions scrolls through lists Switches on LINGUA- Confirms selections and TRONIC; see the separate hides display messages operating instructions Back or deactivates LIN-...
  • Page 37 Centre console Centre console Centre console, upper section Function Page Function Page Audio system/COMAND £ Hazard warning Online; see the separate lamps operating instructions 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG c Seat heating OFF indicator lamp s Seat ventilation ® å ESP c PARKTRONIC &...
  • Page 38 Centre console Centre console, lower section Function Page Function Page Cup holder Opens the stowage com- partment Ashtray Cigarette lighter Ú Selects the drive pro- Power socket gram Ç Selects off-road pro- Audio/COMAND controller gram (vehicles with AIR- d On/off-road menu MATIC package) function button Ã...
  • Page 39 Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page 3 Opens/closes the p Switches the left- panorama sliding sunroof hand reading lamp on/off with roller sunblinds c Switches the front Spectacles compartment interior lighting on ë Deactivates tow- u Switches the rear away protection interior lighting on/off Rear-view mirror...
  • Page 40 Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Opens the door %& Unlocks/locks the vehicle r45= Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steer- ing wheel Adjusts the seat electrically 7Zö\ Adjusts and folds the exte- rior mirrors in/out electri- cally W Opens/closes the side windows...
  • Page 42: Table Of Contents

    Useful information ......40 Occupant safety ........40 Children in the vehicle ......50 Driving safety systems ....... 60 Anti-theft systems ......68...
  • Page 43: Useful Information

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a page 47). Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- the airbags can inflate unrestricted if pose.
  • Page 44: Occupant Safety

    Occupant safety WARNING WARNING Modifications to or work performed incor- If SRS is malfunctioning, individual systems rectly on the following parts can result in the may be activated unintentionally or may not restraint systems not functioning as intended: be triggered in the event of an accident with a high rate of vehicle deceleration.
  • Page 45 Occupant safety of a collision. In the first deployment stage, ted and the rate of deceleration is not high. the front airbag is filled with enough propel- Conversely, airbags may be deployed even lant gas to reduce the risk of injuries. The though the vehicle suffers only minor defor- front airbag is fully deployed if a second mation.
  • Page 46 Occupant safety the centre of the driver's airbag cover as do not lean on the doors from inside the possible. vehicle. move the front-passenger seat as far back make sure that there are no people, ani- as possible. This is especially important if mals or objects between the vehicle occu- you have secured a child in a child restraint pants and the area where the airbags are...
  • Page 47 If the vehicle overturns, the front airbags are WARNING generally not deployed. If the system detects If you wish to use seat covers, Mercedes-Benz a high rate of vehicle deceleration in a longi- recommends that, for safety reasons, you tudinal direction, the front airbags are only use seat covers that have been approved deployed.
  • Page 48 Occupant safety additional protection to that provided by the obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service seat belt. Centre. Windowbags WARNING Sensors to control the airbags are located in The windowbags enhance the level of protec- the doors. Therefore, do not make any modi- tion for the head, but not chest or arms, of the fications to the doors or door trim, e.g.
  • Page 49 Occupant safety ® PRE-SAFE intervenes: Seat belts in emergency braking situations, e.g. if BAS Important safety notes is activated or for vehicles with DISTRONIC Seat belts are the most effective means of PLUS, BAS PLUS intervenes powerfully restraining the movement of vehicle occu- if the radar sensor system detects an immi- pants in the event of an accident.
  • Page 50 Occupant safety result in severe or even fatal injuries to the Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- child and other occupants. pose. Persons less than 1.50 m tall cannot wear For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- the seat belts correctly. For this reason, mends that you only use seat belts which have secure persons less than 1.50 m tall in spe-...
  • Page 51 PRE-SAFE can be found protective function and must be replaced. ® in the "PRE-SAFE (preventative occupant Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. protection)" section ( page 45). Belt warning for driver and front Belt height adjustment passenger You can adjust the seat belt height on the The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru- driver's seat and the front-passenger seat.
  • Page 52 Occupant safety cator lamps in the instrument cluster, seat The belt force limiters on the front seats are belt" ( page 284). synchronised with the front airbags. They take on a part of the deceleration force, resulting in the force exerted on the occupant Rear seat belt status indicator being distributed over a greater area.
  • Page 53 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. accident, it would not be possible to It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care restrain the child. The child could be thrown products to clean child restraint systems.
  • Page 54: Children In The Vehicle

    Children in the vehicle You can obtain information about this at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. WARNING Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system. They could injure them- selves on parts of the vehicle. They could also be seriously or even fatally injured by pro- longed exposure to extreme heat or cold.
  • Page 55 The front-passenger seat sensor system for the sidebag child restraint systems detects whether a the windowbag special Mercedes-Benz child seat with a the belt tensioner transponder for automatic child seat recog- nition has been fitted. In this case, 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp : Vehicles without automatic child seat recognition on the front-passenger seat: if you turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock, the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up briefly but has no function.
  • Page 56 This may cause the restraint systems that have been recommen- 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator ded for Mercedes-Benz. lamp to light up without there being a child An incorrectly fitted child restraint system seat with transponders for automatic child could come loose and seriously or even fatally seat recognition fitted.
  • Page 57 Children in the vehicle Securing rings Install the ISOFIX child restraint system. Comply with the manufacturer's instruc- tions when installing the ISOFIX child restraint system. Top Tether Top Tether provides an additional connection between the child restraint system secured with ISOFIX and the rear seat. It helps reduce Move head restraint = upwards.
  • Page 58 Children in the vehicle Tension Top Tether belt B. Comply with the manufacturer's installation instruc- tions when doing so. Move head restraint = back down again slightly if necessary ( page 95). Make sure that you do not interfere with the cor- rect routing of Top Tether belt B.
  • Page 59 Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The 4 PASSENGER A special Mercedes-Benz child seat with a transponder for auto- matic child seat recognition has been fitted to the front-passenger AIRBAG OFF indicator seat. The front-passenger airbag has therefore been disabled as lamp on the centre con- desired.
  • Page 60 Children in the vehicle Seat positions Weight catego- Front-passenger seat Rear seat ries Front- The front- Left, right Centre passenger air- passenger air- bag is not disa- bag is disa- bled: bled Group 0: up to U, L 10 kg Group 0+: up U, L to 13 kg...
  • Page 61 Children in the vehicle Suitability of the rear seats for attaching ISOFIX child restraint systems Weight categories Size category Equipment Rear seat, left and right Carry-cot ISO/L1 ISO/L2 0: up to 10 kg ISO/R1 up to approximately 6 months 0+: up to 13 kg ISO/R1 up to approximately ISO/R2...
  • Page 62 Children in the vehicle Weight catego- Manufac- Type Approval Order num- Automatic ries turer number child seat (E1 ...) (A 000 ...) recognition between 970 16 00 approximately 9 months and 4 years Category II/III: Britax KIDFIX 04 301198 970 18 00 15 to 36 kg Römer 970 19 00...
  • Page 63 Driving safety systems Child-proof locks Important safety notes WARNING Activate the child-proof locks for the rear doors and the override switch for the rear windows when children are travelling in the vehicle. Otherwise, the children could open doors or side windows while the vehicle is in motion and injure themselves or others.
  • Page 64: Driving Safety Systems

    Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that the wheels do not lock when you brake. BAS (Brake Assist System) This allows you to continue steering the vehi- BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus*) cle when braking.
  • Page 65 Driving safety systems Off-road ABS path of your vehicle for an extended period of time. An ABS system specifically suited to off-road At speeds up to approximately 70 km/h, BAS terrain is activated automatically once the off- PLUS may also detect stationary obstacles, road program ( page 222) is activated.
  • Page 66 Driving safety systems The radar sensor system must be switched off As a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in using the on-board computer in the vicinity of critical situations. There is a risk of an acci- radio telescope facilities in the following vehi- dent.
  • Page 67 Driving safety systems example if the road surface is slippery on one ® course within physical limits. ESP assists side. In addition, more drive torque is trans- the driver when pulling away on wet or slip- ferred to the wheel or wheels with traction. ®...
  • Page 68 Driving safety systems To activate: press button :. if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts ® The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the to spin. instrument cluster goes out. ® When you deactivate ESP ® ® no longer improves driving stability.
  • Page 69 Driving safety systems · distance warning lamp then lights up WARNING in the instrument cluster. If EBD has malfunctioned, the braking system you are rapidly approaching the vehicle in remains available with full brake boosting front. An intermittent warning tone will effect.
  • Page 70 Driving safety systems obstacles, for example stopped or parked the possibility of strong radar reflections, vehicles. for example in multi-storey car parks a narrow vehicle travelling in front, e.g. a ® If you approach an obstacle and PRE-SAFE motorbike Brake detects a risk of a collision, the system will initially alert you both visually and acous- a vehicle travelling in front on a different tically.
  • Page 71 Anti-theft systems The radar sensor system must be switched off Anti-theft systems using the on-board computer in the vicinity of Immobiliser radio telescope facilities in the following vehi- cles: The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct key. vehicles without COMAND Online and nav- igation To activate with the key: remove the key...
  • Page 72: Anti-Theft Systems

    Anti-theft systems To stop the alarm using the key: insert the key into the ignition lock. The alarm is switched off. Press the % or & button on the key. The alarm is switched off. To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO: grasp the outside door handle.
  • Page 73 Anti-theft systems To prevent a false alarm, deactivate the inte- rior motion sensor if you lock your vehicle and: people or animals remain in the vehicle. the side windows remain open. the sliding sunroof/panorama sliding sun- roof remains open. Deactivating: Remove the key from the ignition lock.
  • Page 74 Useful information ......72 Key ............72 Doors ............ 77 Luggage compartment ....... 79 Side windows ........83 Sliding sunroof ........86...
  • Page 75: Useful Information

    Useful information WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, This Owner's Manual describes all models they could: and all standard and optional equipment open a door from inside the vehicle at any available to your vehicle at the time of pub- time, even if it has been locked lication of the Owner's Manual.
  • Page 76 signal can be activated and deactivated using If you pull on the handle of the tailgate, only the on-board computer ( page 249). the luggage compartment of the vehicle is unlocked. To unlock centrally: press the % but- ton. If you do not open the vehicle within approx- Changing the settings of the locking imately 40 seconds of unlocking: system...
  • Page 77 Emergency key element WARNING Batteries are toxic and contain caustic sub- General notes stances. For this reason, keep batteries out of If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with the reach of children. the key, use the emergency key element. If a battery has been swallowed, visit a doctor If you use the emergency key element to immediately.
  • Page 78 ing the & or % button locks or Insert the emergency key element into the key. unlocks the vehicle. Check the function of all key buttons on the Changing the battery vehicle. You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery. Take the emergency key element out of the key ( page 74).
  • Page 79 Problems with the key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You cannot lock or The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged. unlock the vehicle Try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control using the key. function of the key. Point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle from close range and press the % / &...
  • Page 80: Doors

    Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine cannot be The on-board voltage is too low. started using the key. Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior lighting, and try to start the engine again. If this does not work: Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary page 343).
  • Page 81 Doors the doors from inside the vehicle. Deactivate the interior motion sensor ( page 69) before you lock the vehicle. The doors can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the outside. You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the child-proof locks ( page 60).
  • Page 82: Luggage Compartment

    Luggage compartment You can also switch the automatic locking Open the driver's door. function on and off using the on-board com- Close the front-passenger door, the rear puter ( page 249). doors and the tailgate. Press the locking button ( page 78).
  • Page 83 Luggage compartment WARNING If the engine is running and the tailgate is open, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior. This could result in poisoning. There- fore, make sure that the tailgate is always closed when the engine is running. ! The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened.
  • Page 84 Luggage compartment Opening Opening/closing automatically from outside You can open the tailgate automatically with the key or the handle in the tailgate. Important safety notes Press and hold the F button on the key WARNING until the tailgate opens. Only for the United Kingdom: if the vehicle has been locked with the key or with KEY- When the tailgate is unlocked, pull the han- LESS-GO, the double lock function is activa-...
  • Page 85 Luggage compartment If the tailgate touches an object while clos- Limiting the opening angle of the tail- ing, the closing procedure is interrupted gate and the tailgate reopens. Important safety notes If you leave a KEYLESS-GO key in the lug- You can limit the opening angle of the tail- gage compartment, the tailgate will not gate.
  • Page 86: Side Windows

    Side windows WARNING Children may injure themselves if they open or close the side windows. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle. Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a short time.
  • Page 87 Side windows Point the tip of the key at the driver's door Rear right handle. Rear left Press and hold the % button until the The switches for all side windows are located side windows and the sliding sunroof or the on the driver's door.
  • Page 88 Side windows Using the key On vehicles with a panorama sliding sunroof: Touch recessed sensor surface : on the The key must be close to the driver's door door handle again until the roller sunblinds handle. of the panorama sliding sunroof close. Point the tip of the key at the driver's door To interrupt convenience closing: handle.
  • Page 89 Sliding sunroof lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure WARNING that nobody can become trapped when clos- Children could injure themselves if they oper- ing the side windows. ate the sliding sunroof. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi- If a side window is obstructed during closing cle.
  • Page 90: Sliding Sunroof

    Sliding sunroof Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. lock. Press or pull the 2 switch in the corre- Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear page 86).
  • Page 91 Sliding sunroof Rain closing feature Opening and closing When the key is in position 0 in the ignition lock or is removed, the panorama sliding sun- roof closes automatically: if it starts to rain at extreme outside temperatures after six hours if there is a malfunction in the power supply The panorama sliding sunroof remains raised at the rear in order to allow ventilation of the...
  • Page 92 Sliding sunroof Keep switch 2 pulled for an additional resistance and hold it until the sliding sun- roof is closed. second. The sliding sunroof is closed without the Make sure that the panorama sliding sun- anti-entrapment feature. roof ( page 87) and the roller sunblinds page 88) can be fully opened again.
  • Page 94 Useful information ......92 Correct driver's seat position .... 92 Seats ............ 93 Steering wheel ........98 Mirrors ..........100 Memory function ......103...
  • Page 95: Useful Information

    Correct driver's seat position you have moved the backrest to an Useful information almost vertical position. you have set the seat angle so that your This Owner's Manual describes all models thighs are gently supported. and all standard and optional equipment available to your vehicle at the time of pub- you can depress the pedals properly.
  • Page 96: Seats

    Seats in such a way that you have a good view of WARNING road and traffic conditions. Make sure that the back of your head is sup- Vehicles with a memory function: save ported at eye level by the central area of the the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror head restraint.
  • Page 97 ( page 96). at a qualified specialist workshop. Please contact a Mercedes-Benz Service Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this Centre for more information. purpose. Related topics: Luggage compartment enlargement (folding down the rear bench seat)
  • Page 98 Seats Rear seat head restraints Adjusting the fore/aft position of the head restraint Adjusting the rear seat head restraint height With this function you can adjust the distance between the head restraint and the back of If the head restraint is fully lowered, it is the seat occupant's head.
  • Page 99 Seats Removing and fitting the rear seat head Pull the left or right release lever ; restraints upwards in the direction of the arrow until the relevant backrest : is fully released. WARNING Pull the backrest : forwards in the direc- Occupants should only travel sitting on seats tion of the arrow and allow it to engage.
  • Page 100 Seats Problems with the seat heating If the battery voltage is too low, the seat heating may switch off. The seat heating has switched off prema- turely or cannot be switched on. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the rear window heating...
  • Page 101 Steering wheel Problems with the seat ventilation Adjusting the steering wheel man- ually The seat ventilation has switched off prema- turely or cannot be switched on. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched Switch off electrical consumers which you do not need, such as the rear window heat- ing or interior lighting.
  • Page 102: Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel Related topics: EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature Important safety notes page 99) The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting Storing settings ( page 103) in and out of your vehicle easier. You can activate and deactivate the EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board com- Steering wheel heating puter ( page 251).
  • Page 103 Mirrors Position of the steering wheel for driv- Mirrors Rear-view mirror The steering wheel is moved to the previously Rear-view mirror (manual anti-dazzle) set position if: the driver's door is closed. you insert the key into the ignition lock. you press the Start/Stop button once on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO.
  • Page 104: Mirrors

    Mirrors Make sure that the exterior mirrors are always folded out fully while the vehicle is in motion, as they may otherwise vibrate. Setting the exterior mirrors If the battery has been disconnected or com- pletely discharged, the exterior mirrors must be reset.
  • Page 105 Mirrors Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors that the key is in position 2 in the ignition WARNING lock. If incident light from headlamps is prevented Engage reverse gear. from striking the sensor in the rear-view mir- The exterior mirror on the front-passenger ror, for instance, by luggage piled too high in side moves to the preset parking position.
  • Page 106: Memory Function

    Memory function The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves back to its original position: as soon as you exceed a speed of 15 km/h about ten seconds after you have disen- gaged reverse gear if you press button : for the exterior mir- ror on the driver's side Memory function Adjust the seat (...
  • Page 108 Useful information ......106 Exterior lighting ........ 106 Interior lighting ......... 112 Changing bulbs ......... 113 Windscreen wipers ......116...
  • Page 109: Useful Information

    24). Exterior lighting Important safety notes Left-hand parking lamps For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- Right-hand parking lamps mends that you drive with the lights switched Side lamps, licence plate and instru- on even during the daytime. In some coun-...
  • Page 110: Exterior Lighting

    Exterior lighting If you hear a warning tone when you leave the WARNING vehicle, the lights may still be switched on. If the light switch is set to Ã, the dipped- Turn the light switch to Ã. beam headlamps will not come on automati- cally if it is foggy.
  • Page 111 Exterior lighting it, the previous rear foglamp settings are Combination switch restored. Turn signals Adjusting the headlamp range (halogen headlamps) The headlamp range control allows you to adjust the cone of light from the headlamps to suit the vehicle load. Main-beam headlamps Turn signal, right Headlamp flasher...
  • Page 112 Exterior lighting The K indicator lamp in the instrument over 10 km/h again after full brake applica- tion. cluster lights up when the main-beam head- lamps are switched on. The hazard warning lamps still operate if To switch off the main-beam head- the ignition is switched off.
  • Page 113 Exterior lighting Extended range foglamps Active: if you are driving at speeds below 40 km/h, the cornering light function is activated either by the turn signal or by the steering wheel being turned. if you are driving at speeds between 40 km/h and 70 km/h, the cornering light function is activated by the steering wheel being turned.
  • Page 114 Exterior lighting indicator lamp in the instrument cluster stays on. To deactivate: move the combination switch back to its normal position. The _ indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. WARNING Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid designed to assist driving. The driver is responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting to the prevailing light, vision and traffic con- ditions.
  • Page 115: Interior Lighting

    Interior lighting Drive with the headlamps switched on. except for when the key is in position 2 in the The level of moisture diminishes, depend- ignition lock. ing on the length of the journey and the The colour and brightness of the ambient weather conditions (humidity and temper- lighting may be set using the on-board com- ature).
  • Page 116: Changing Bulbs

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Never use a bulb which has been dropped. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- Such a bulb may explode and injure you.
  • Page 117 Changing bulbs Halogen headlamps To remove: switch off the lights. Dipped-beam headlamp: H7 55 W Turn the front wheels inwards. Main-beam headlamp: H7 55 W Slide cover : up and remove it. Side lamp/parking lamp: W 5 W BV To fit: insert cover : again and slide it down until it engages.
  • Page 118 Changing bulbs Main-beam headlamps (halogen head- Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;. lamps) Insert bulb holder ;. Align housing cover : and turn it clock- wise until it engages. Changing the rear bulbs Opening and closing the service flap You must open the service flap in the luggage compartment before you can change the bulbs in the tail lamps.
  • Page 119 Windscreen wipers Brake lamp ! If the windscreen wipers leave smears on the windscreen after the vehicle has been Switch off the lights. washed in an automatic car wash, this may Open the luggage compartment. be due to wax or other residue. Clean the Open the service flap ( page 115).
  • Page 120: Windscreen Wipers

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades replaced by a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes- Benz Service Centre.
  • Page 121 Windscreen wipers Fitting the wiper blades Fitting the wiper blade Position the new wiper blade in the retainer Place new wiper blade ; onto wiper on the wiper arm and slide it into place in arm :. the opposite direction to the arrow. Hold wiper arm : and press wiper The wiper blade audibly engages.
  • Page 122 Useful information ......120 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 120 Operating the climate control sys- tem ............. 124 Adjusting the air vents ..... 135...
  • Page 123: Useful Information

    Overview of climate control systems pollen. A clogged filter reduces the amount Useful information of air supplied to the vehicle interior. For this reason, you should always observe the This Owner's Manual describes all models interval for replacing the filter, which is and all standard and optional equipment specified in the Service Booklet.
  • Page 124 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMATIC automatic climate control (2-zone) To set the temperature, left ( page 126) To demist the windscreen ( page 127) To switch the ZONE function on/off ( page 127) To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification ( page 124) To activate/deactivate the residual heat function ( page 129)
  • Page 125 Overview of climate control systems To direct the airflow through the rear air vents To direct the airflow through the footwell vents Notes on using THERMATIC automatic climate control The following contains notes and recommen- dations on optimum operation of THERMATIC automatic climate control.
  • Page 126 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (3-zone) Sets the temperature, left ( page 126) Demists the windscreen ( page 127) Activates/deactivates the residual heat function ( page 129) Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( page 124) Switches the rear window heating on/off ( page 128)
  • Page 127 Operating the climate control system Switches rear-compartment climate control on/off ( page 124) Reduces the airflow ( page 127) briefly. Otherwise, the windows may mist Notes on using THERMOTRONIC auto- matic climate control Switch on climate control primarily using The following contains notes and recommen- the Ã...
  • Page 128: Operating The Climate Control System

    Operating the climate control system activated. If desired, cooling with air dehu- more quickly. This may prevent you from midification can be deactivated. observing the traffic conditions, thereby caus- In the rear compartment, you can also switch ing an accident. climate control for the rear seats to automatic Condensation may drip from the underside of mode using the Ã...
  • Page 129 Operating the climate control system Turn control : clockwise or anti-clockwise Setting the temperature page 123). THERMATIC automatic climate control Only change the temperature setting in small increments. Start at 22 †. Different temperatures can be set for the The temperature setting for the driver's driver's and front-passenger sides.
  • Page 130 Operating the climate control system air vents. The side air vents can only be To switch off: press the á button. closed when the controls on the side air The indicator lamp in the á button goes vents are turned downwards. out.
  • Page 131 Operating the climate control system Turn controls : or B clockwise or anti- Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. clockwise ( page 121), ( page 121). Press the ¤ button. The indicator lamp in the ¤ button lights Press the K or I button.
  • Page 132 Operating the climate control system matically, the indicator lamp in the d Convenience closing feature: press and hold the d button until the side win- button is not lit. dows and the sliding sunroof/panorama Outside air is added after about 30 sliding sunroof are closed.
  • Page 133 30 minutes. This time limit can be Auxiliary heating altered. To do this, visit a qualified specialist Important safety notes workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. WARNING You cannot use the auxiliary ventilation to Exhaust fumes are produced when the auxili- cool the vehicle interior to a temperature ary heating is in operation.
  • Page 134 , To check the status/set the depar- for your vehicle. For further information, con- ture time sult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Switching on auxiliary heating/ventila- tion Press the u button. is shown in the remote control display.
  • Page 135 Operating the climate control system Switching off auxiliary heating/ventila- Setting a departure time tion Press the , or . button repeatedly Press the ^ button. until the time to be changed appears in the is shown in the remote control display. display.
  • Page 136 Dispose of batteries in an environmentally responsible manner. Take discharged batteries to a qualified spe- cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, or to a special col- lection point for old batter- ies. One 6 V pin battery, type 2CR11108 is required.
  • Page 137 Operating the climate control system Problems with the auxiliary heating/ventilation Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The signal transmission between the transmitter and the vehicle is faulty. FAIL Change your position in relation to the vehicle, moving closer if necessary.
  • Page 138: Adjusting The Air Vents

    Adjusting the air vents Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions If the auxiliary heating is faulty: Have the auxiliary heating checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Adjusting the air vents Centre vent thumbwheel, right Centre vent thumbwheel, left Important safety notes To open/close: turn thumbwheels = WARNING and ? to the right or left.
  • Page 139 Adjusting the air vents Setting the rear-compartment side air Moisture-sensitive items stored in the vents glove compartment could otherwise be damaged. These rear-compartment side air vents are only available if you have THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control. Air vent thumbwheel Air vent Rear-compartment side air vent To open: turn thumbwheel : anti-clock- wise.
  • Page 140 Useful information ......138 Running-in notes ....... 138 Driving ..........138 Automatic transmission ....145 Refuelling ........... 152 Parking ..........160 Driving tips ........162 Driving systems ........ 170 Off-road driving systems ....220 Towing a trailer ......... 226...
  • Page 141: Useful Information

    Driving If possible, do not depress the accelerator Useful information pedal past the point of resistance (kick- down). This Owner's Manual describes all models Only select shift ranges 3, 2 or 1 when driv- and all standard and optional equipment ing slowly, e.g.
  • Page 142 Driving roads. Otherwise, you could damage the drive train. Key positions Position 0: if Start/Stop button : has not yet been pressed, this corresponds to the key being removed from the ignition. Position 1: press Start/Stop button : once. You can now activate the windscreen wip- ers, for example.
  • Page 143 Driving Starting procedure with the key To start a petrol engine: turn the key to position 3 in the ignition lock page 139) and release it as soon as the engine is running. To start a diesel engine: turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock page 139).
  • Page 144 Driving Pulling away with a trailer Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed. To ensure that you do not roll backwards To start a petrol engine: press the Start/ when pulling away on an uphill slope, engage Stop button ( page 139) once.
  • Page 145 Driving Take your foot off the brake pedal. Do not leave the vehicle until you have Once you have taken your foot off the switched off the ignition and secured the vehi- brake pedal, the vehicle is held for around cle to prevent it from rolling away.
  • Page 146 Driving erator pedal, the engine starts automati- To deactivate: press button :. cally and the braking effect of the HOLD Indicator lamp ; and the ¤ ECO sym- function is deactivated. Depress the accel- bol in the multifunction display go out. erator pedal carefully, as the engine must To activate: press button :.
  • Page 147 If the engine does not start after several attempts: Consult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The engine does not The fuel tank is empty.
  • Page 148: Automatic Transmission

    At coolant temperatures under 120 †, drive on to the nearest qualified specialist workshop, e.g. to a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving on mountain roads and stop-start traffic.
  • Page 149 Automatic transmission Engaging park position P Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direc- tion of arrow P. The automatic transmission shifts auto- matically into park position P if you open the driver's door when the vehicle is sta- tionary or driving at very low speed, and the transmission is in position D or R.
  • Page 150 Automatic transmission Neutral N with ECO start/stop function ! If the transmission position display in the activated multifunction display is not working, you should pull away carefully to check whether The ECO start/stop function switches the the desired transmission position is engine off automatically if the vehicle is engaged.
  • Page 151 Automatic transmission Driving tips Neutral Do not shift the transmission to N Accelerator pedal position while driving. Otherwise, the auto- Your style of driving influences how the auto- matic transmission could be dam- matic transmission shifts gear: aged. little throttle: early upshifts No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive wheels.
  • Page 152 Automatic transmission Steering wheel gearshift paddles Example: program selector button on the ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC model In the automatic drive program, you can restrict or derestrict the shift range by using steering wheel gearshift paddles : and ; page 150). In the manual drive program, you can change gear yourself by using steering wheel gear- shift paddles : and ;(...
  • Page 153 Automatic transmission Drive program S is characterised by the fol- matic transmission protects against engine lowing: damage by not shifting down. sporty engine and transmission settings If the maximum engine speed for the shift range is reached and you continue to accel- the automatic transmission shifting up erate, the automatic transmission shifts up, later...
  • Page 154 Automatic transmission Switching off the manual drive program gear currently selected and engaged is shown in the multifunction display. Press the program selector button Press the program selector button page 148) repeatedly until E or S page 148) repeatedly until M appears in appears in the multifunction display.
  • Page 155 The transmission has The transmission is losing oil. problems shifting gear. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work- shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, immediately. The acceleration ability The transmission is in emergency mode. is deteriorating. It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear.
  • Page 156: Refuelling

    Petrol must < 10 ppm) is used for refuelling, the odours only be mixed with additives recommended are reduced. by Mercedes-Benz. More information about recommended additives can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Diesel (EN 590) ! Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel can.
  • Page 157 ! Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel use flow improvers that have been tested and can. Otherwise, the fuel lines and/or the approved by Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain diesel injection system could be blocked by further information from any Mercedes-Benz particles from the fuel can.
  • Page 158 Refuelling KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's door. This switches the ignition to position 0, which corresponds to having removed the key. The driver's door can be closed again. Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of arrow :. The fuel filler flap swings up. Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and remove it.
  • Page 159 Refuelling Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the Risk of explosion or fire vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. Turn the key to position 0( page 139) in the ignition lock immediately and remove it.
  • Page 160 Fill the AdBlue tank only in well- ® gas aftertreatment and about AdBlue ventilated areas. be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ! Only use AdBlue ® in accordance with ISO 22241. Do not mix any additives with ®...
  • Page 161 ! Surfaces which have come into contact ® ® AdBlue refill canisters can be obtained at with AdBlue while refilling should be many filling stations or at a Mercedes-Benz rinsed immediately with water, or remove ® ® Service Centre. AdBlue refill canisters are AdBlue with a moist cloth and cold water.
  • Page 162 ® AdBlue refill bottles can be obtained at many Unscrew the cap from the opening on top filling stations or at a Mercedes-Benz Service ® of AdBlue refill canister ;. Centre. Refill bottles without a threaded seal Place disposable hose : on the opening offer no protection against overfilling.
  • Page 163 Parking ® Release AdBlue refill bottle :. WARNING ® Turn AdBlue refill bottle : anti-clockwise Under no circumstances should the exhaust system come into contact with flammable and remove it. materials such as dry grass or petrol, for ® Screw the protective cap onto AdBlue example.
  • Page 164: Parking

    Parking Engaging/releasing manually If you then open one of the front doors or remove the key from the ignition, the auto- To engage: push handle :. matic transmission shifts to P. The red ! indicator lamp in the instru- If you shift the automatic transmission to ment cluster lights up.
  • Page 165 This could connect it to a trickle charger. cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and You can obtain information about trickle the vehicle could skid. chargers from a qualified specialist work- shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
  • Page 166: Driving Tips

    This may also occur after the vehicle has been washed. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you only have brake pads/linings...
  • Page 167 This may cause the maximum per- standard. Brake pads/linings which have not missible water depth to be exceeded. been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or These notes must be observed under all which are not of an equivalent quality could circumstances.
  • Page 168 Restrict the shift range to 1 or 2. terproofed at a qualified specialist workshop, Avoid high engine speeds. e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Enter and exit the water at a flat place and Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package: if at a steady walking pace.
  • Page 169 Mercedes-Benz rec- ensure that the wheels are in contact with ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz the ground at all times.
  • Page 170 Information about retrofitting special all- promptly and reduce the risk of an accident terrain tyres is available from any to yourself and other road users. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD pack- Environmental note age: activate the on-road program Protection of the environment is of primary page 222).
  • Page 171 Driving tips bodywork structure, steering, chassis and activate the off-road program exhaust system for damage. page 222). After driving for extended periods across vehicles with the AIRMATIC package: sand, mud, gravel, water or in similarly dirty select a raised vehicle level. conditions, have the brake discs, wheels, avoid high engine speeds.
  • Page 172 Driving tips The table shows approach and departure Accelerate gently and make sure that the angles : and ; when the vehicle is loaded wheels are gripping. and ready to drive. Avoid high engine speeds, except when driving on sandy and muddy routes with For vehicles with steel springs, loaded and high driving resistance.
  • Page 173 Driving systems erwise, the vehicle could slip sideways, tip or winding roads). You may otherwise and overturn. cause an accident. Before tackling steep downhill gradients, on slippery roads. The drive wheels may select shift range 1. lose their grip when braking or accelerating Activate DSR.
  • Page 174: Driving Systems

    Driving systems You can operate cruise control and variable Accelerate the vehicle to the desired SPEEDTRONIC with the cruise control lever. speed. Briefly press the cruise control lever To switch between variable SPEED- up : or down ?. TRONIC and cruise control: press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 175 Driving systems Making adjustments in 1 km/h incre- When you switch off the engine, the last ments: briefly press the cruise control speed stored is cleared. lever to the pressure point. The last stored speed increases or decrea- SPEEDTRONIC ses in 1 km/h increments. Making adjustments in 10 km/h incre- Important safety notes ments: briefly press the cruise control...
  • Page 176 Driving systems vehicle is laden or towing a trailer, you must To switch between variable SPEED- TRONIC and cruise control/DISTRONIC select shift range 1, 2 or 3 in good time. By doing so, you will make use of the braking PLUS: press the cruise control lever in the effect of the engine.
  • Page 177 Driving systems Permanent SPEEDTRONIC Release the cruise control lever. The new speed is stored. You can use the on-board computer to limit Making adjustments in 1 km/h incre- the speed permanently to a value between ments: briefly press the cruise control 160 km/h (e.g.
  • Page 178 Driving systems WARNING WARNING DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take account of road The vehicle can be braked when DISTRONIC and traffic conditions. If DISTRONIC does not PLUS is activated. For this reason, deactivate recognise or no longer recognises the vehicle DISTRONIC PLUS if the vehicle is to be set in in front, do not activate DISTRONIC or, if it is motion by other means (e.g.
  • Page 179 Driving systems Cruise control lever connected. See the separate Audio 20 operating instructions. the engine must be running. It may take up to two minutes of driving before DIS- TRONIC PLUS is ready for use. the electric parking brake must be released.
  • Page 180 Driving systems play. The set distance to a slower-moving Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is activa- vehicle in front will then not be maintained. You will be driving at the speed you deter- mine by the position of the accelerator pedal. Activating when driving towards a sta- tionary vehicle If the vehicle in front of you is stationary, you...
  • Page 181 Driving systems Select the Distance display function Changing lanes using the on-board computer If you wish to change to the passing lane (in page 245). countries where traffic drives on the right, the passing lane is the left-hand lane), DIS- You will see the stored speed for about TRONIC PLUS supports you if: five seconds when you activate DISTRONIC...
  • Page 182 Driving systems not accelerate. This is based on the current the electrical system in the engine com- map data in the navigation system. partment, the battery or the fuses are tam- pered with. the battery is disconnected. If you wish to leave the vehicle or park it, deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and secure the vehicle against rolling away.
  • Page 183 Driving systems Setting a speed To increase: turn control ; in direction Press the cruise control lever up : for a DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greater higher speed or down ; for a lower speed. distance between your vehicle and the Keep the cruise control lever pressed until vehicle in front.
  • Page 184 Driving systems message is shown in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds. Briefly press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow =. In the Assistance menu ( page 244) of the on-board computer, you can select the dis- Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected.
  • Page 185 Driving systems Cornering, going into and coming out of a DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehi- bend cle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehicle will be too short. Narrow vehicles The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi- cles when cornering is limited.
  • Page 186 Driving systems Crossing vehicles WARNING Make sure that nobody is near the wheel arch or vehicle underside when you make a change to the vehicle level. Otherwise, you or others may be trapped. WARNING Always select as low a vehicle level as possi- ble.
  • Page 187 Driving systems Off-road level 2: 60 mm above highway level Off-road level 3: 90 mm above highway level Highway/high-speed level ! Make sure there is enough ground clear- If you press the % or a button on the ance when the vehicle is being lowered. It multifunction steering wheel, the message could otherwise hit the ground, damaging will disappear.
  • Page 188 Driving systems consumption may increase and handling per- formance may be affected. The vehicle rises from highway level to off- road level 1. If you press the % or a button on the multifunction steering wheel, the message will disappear. Up to off-road level 2, you can hide the Start the engine.
  • Page 189 Driving systems If you drive above 20 km/h at off-road level 3, If you select an off-road level when driving at you will see the following message shown in too high a speed, the Please reduce red in the multifunction display: speed message appears in the multifunction display.
  • Page 190 Driving systems If depressing the brake pedal the first HOLD function time does not activate the HOLD function, General notes wait briefly and then try again. The HOLD function can assist the driver in the WARNING following situations: The vehicle's brakes are applied when the when pulling away, especially on steep HOLD function is activated.
  • Page 191 Driving systems This depends on: the electrical system in the engine com- partment, the battery or the fuses are tam- your driving style pered with. the road surface conditions the battery is disconnected. the ADS setting If you leave the vehicle or park it, deactivate the vehicle level setting the HOLD function and secure the vehicle Your selection remains stored even if you...
  • Page 192 Driving systems selected ( page 188), the Active Curve Sys- opened; it continues once the door has been tem also changes the setting. closed. If you select ADS comfort mode: WARNING rolling movement is reduced in the event of Make sure that nobody is near the wheel arch changing surface undulations.
  • Page 193 Driving systems Start the engine. Start the engine. If indicator lamp ; is not lit: If indicator lamp ; is lit: Press button :. Press button :. Indicator lamp ; flashes. The vehicle rises Indicator lamp ; flashes. The vehicle is to raised level.
  • Page 194 Driving systems Range of the sensors PARKTRONIC Important safety notes General notes The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and WARNING slush; otherwise, they may not function cor- PARKTRONIC is only an aid and may not rectly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking detect all obstacles.
  • Page 195 Driving systems vehicle. You could damage the vehicle or The warning display for each side of the vehi- the objects. cle is divided into five yellow and two red seg- ments. PARKTRONIC is operational if yellow The sensors may not detect snow and segments showing operational readiness = objects which absorb ultrasonic sources.
  • Page 196 Driving systems If indicator lamp : lights up, PARKTRONIC is deactivated. Active Park Assist is then also deactivated. PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when you turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. Towing a trailer PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area when you establish an electrical connection between your vehicle and a trailer.
  • Page 197 Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. in the PARKTRONIC If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified warning displays are lit. specialist workshop. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds.
  • Page 198 Driving systems when transporting a load which protrudes procedure is calculated, e. g. overhanging from your vehicle, you should not use loads, tail sections or loading ramps of goods Active Parking Assist. vehicles. In some circumstances, Active Park- never use Active Parking Assist when snow ing Assist may therefore guide you into the chains or an emergency spare wheel are parking space too early.
  • Page 199 Driving systems the turn signal on the driver's side is activa- Stop the vehicle when the parking space ted. If you wish to park in a space on the driv- symbol shows the desired parking space in er's side, the indicator on the driver's side the instrument cluster.
  • Page 200 Driving systems Shift the transmission to position D while Active Parking Assist is cancelled automati- the vehicle is stationary. cally if: Active Parking Assist immediately steers in parking using Active Parking Assist is no the other direction. longer possible. Park Assist active Accelerate you are driving faster than 10 km/h.
  • Page 201 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use Reversing camera a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. View through the camera Do not use the reversing camera in these types of situation. You could otherwise injure...
  • Page 202 Driving systems tion. See the separate COMAND operating instructions. The symbol of the selected function is high- lighted. To deactivate: the reversing camera is deac- tivated if you: shift the transmission to position P drive forward ten metres shift the transmission from position R to another position (after 15 seconds) Vehicle width including exterior mirrors drive forwards at a speed of over...
  • Page 203 Driving systems Reversing straight into a parking space without turning the steering wheel Additional messages for vehicles with PARK- TRONIC Front warning display Vehicle width including exterior mirrors Additional PARKTRONIC measurement White lane with steering wheel straight operational readiness indicator Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- Rear warning display imately 1.0 m from the rear area...
  • Page 204 Driving systems Turning the steering wheel Driving to the final position Red lane indicating the route the vehicle White lane at current steering wheel angle will take with the steering wheel in its cur- Parking space marking rent position Turn the steering wheel to the centre posi- Parking space marking tion while the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 205 Driving systems Use the COMAND controller to select sym- bol A. See the separate operating instruc- tions for COMAND. The "Coupling up a trailer" function is selec- ted. The distance specifications now only apply to objects that are at the same level as the ball coupling.
  • Page 206 Driving systems ATTENTION ASSIST assesses your level of If necessary, take a break. fatigue or lapses in concentration by taking Press the a or % button to confirm the following criteria into account: the message. your personal driving style, e.g. steering On long journeys, take regular breaks in good characteristics time to allow yourself to rest properly.
  • Page 207 Driving systems Information in the multifunction display WARNING Speed Limit Assist is only an aid and may detect speed limit signs incorrectly or not at all. The system may be impaired or may not func- tion if: there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog or spray.
  • Page 208 Driving systems you leave or enter a town. The system may be impaired or may not func- the road type changes (e.g. motorway, tion if: country road). there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, you have travelled a certain minimum dis- rain, fog or spray.
  • Page 209 Driving systems position "Automatic driving lights/daytime of at least 10 km/h. This means that you driving lights" is located on the light switch. do not have the full visual range while sta- tionary and cannot check whether Night View Assist Plus is working. Pedestrian recognition WARNING Pedestrian recognition may be impaired or...
  • Page 210 Driving systems Misted up or dirty windscreen If the windscreen in front of the camera is misted up or dirty on the inside or outside, the Night View Assist Plus display is affected. To demist: check the automatic air condi- tioning settings ( page 128) and fold down the camera cover (...
  • Page 211 Driving systems Problems with Night View Assist Plus Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The picture quality of The windscreen wipers are smearing the windscreen. Night View Assist Plus Replace the wiper blades ( page 117). has deteriorated. The windscreen is smeared after the vehicle has been cleaned in a car wash.
  • Page 212 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Blind Spot Assist may otherwise not work properly.
  • Page 213 Driving systems the warning only occurs if the difference in the trailer lighting. Blind Spot Assist is then speed is less than 12 km/h. deactivated. The indicator lamp in the exte- rior mirrors lights up yellow, and the Blind The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reverse Spot Assist currently unavailable gear is engaged.
  • Page 214 Driving systems Activating Lane Keeping Assist WARNING Lane Keeping Assist does not keep your vehi- cle in its lane. It is only an aid and may detect the lane markings on the road incorrectly or not at all. The system may be impaired or may not func- tion if: there is poor visibility, e.g.
  • Page 215 Driving systems The warning vibration occurs earlier if: The system may be impaired or may not func- tion if: you approach the outer lane marking on a bend. there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow, the road has very wide lanes, e.g. a motor- rain, fog or spray.
  • Page 216 Driving systems Due to the nature of the system: warnings may be issued in error when driv- ing close to crash barriers or similar solid lane borders. warnings may be interrupted when driving alongside long vehicles, such as lorries, for a prolonged time.
  • Page 217 Driving systems from the side. When you overtake a vehicle, the warning only occurs if the difference in speed is less than 12 km/h. The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reverse gear is engaged. Active Blind Spot Assist is then no longer active.
  • Page 218 Driving systems the Off-road program is activated (vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD package). Off-road program 1 or 2 is activated (vehi- cles with the ON&OFFROAD package). the LOW RANGE off-road gear is activated (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package). a loss of tyre pressure or a defective tyre is detected.
  • Page 219 Driving systems must be emitted by means of intermittent the lane markings change quickly, e.g. vibration in the steering wheel. In addition, a lanes branch off, cross one another or lane with lane markings on both sides must merge. be recognised. The brake application also the road is narrow and winding.
  • Page 220 Driving systems Activating Active Lane Keeping Assist your surroundings. Otherwise, you may fail to recognise dangers in time, cause an accident and injure yourself and others. No lane-correcting brake application occurs you clearly and actively steer, brake, or accelerate. Switch on Active Lane Keeping Assist using you cut the corner on a sharp bend.
  • Page 221 Driving systems Highway level is set. On-road program (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package) ADS (Adaptive Damping System) adjusts the comfort damping characteristics to General notes the current operating and driving condi- tions. The on-road programs support you when driv- ing on roads and the off-road programs sup- The automatic transmission selects the port you when driving off-road ( page 222).
  • Page 222 Driving systems The automatic transmission selects the Highway level is set. automatic drive program for a sporty ADS (Adaptive Damping System) adjusts driving style. the comfort damping characteristics to The sporty accelerator pedal curve is the current operating and driving condi- selected.
  • Page 223 You could lose con- Damage of this sort is not covered by the trol of the vehicle and cause an accident. Mercedes-Benz implied warranty. All Select a set speed suitable for the prevailing wheels must remain either on the ground conditions and when necessary, apply the or be fully raised.
  • Page 224 Off-road driving systems If the current vehicle speed is too high, the WARNING DSR symbol appears in the multifunction dis- If you depress the accelerator pedal with DSR play with the Max. speed 40 km/h message. activated, then the set speed can be excee- ded.
  • Page 225 Off-road driving systems up : for a higher set speed or down ; for To deactivate: press button :. a lower set speed. Indicator lamp ; and the Ç off-road The set speed appears in multifunction dis- indicator go out in the multifunction dis- play ? and is shown in status indicator play.
  • Page 226 Off-road driving systems Selector wheel : engaged: briefly press Selector wheel : engaged: briefly press selector wheel :. selector wheel :. Selector wheel : extends. Selector wheel : extends. To select: turn selector wheel : until indi- To select: turn selector wheel : until indi- cator lamp ;...
  • Page 227 Off-road driving systems For information about driving off-road, see Observe the following description in "Mes- page 166). You will find information about sages in the multifunction display". driving safety systems in conjunction with LOW RANGE in the "Safety" section page 60). Shift ranges HIGH RANGE Road position for all nor- mal driving situations...
  • Page 228 Off-road driving systems From LOW RANGE to HIGH RANGE Stop the vehicle. Take into account the road and traffic conditions when doing this. ! Only carry out the gear change process if: Apply the electric parking brake the engine is running page 161).
  • Page 229 Towing a trailer condition of the LOW RANGE off-road WARNING gear When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling the on-road trailer program is selected characteristics will be different in comparison to when driving without a trailer. The vehicle/trailer combination: Towing a trailer is heavier Notes on towing a trailer is restricted in its acceleration and gradi-...
  • Page 230 You will find the values in the tyre country. pressure table in the fuel filler flap of the For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the max- vehicle ( page 359). imum permissible rear axle load is increased You will find installation dimensions and loads when towing a trailer.
  • Page 231 Towing a trailer Driving tips WARNING Make sure that the ball coupling is engaged, Maintain a greater distance from the vehi- either in its folded-out or folded-in position. cle in front than when driving without a The indicator lamp on the release knob is off. trailer.
  • Page 232 Towing a trailer This also applies when using accessories pling a trailer. The vehicle level could change that are plugged into the socket of the and you could endanger yourself or others. trailer tow hitch (e.g. a bicycle rack). Never press the ADS button or operate the level control while you are coupling up or decoupling a trailer.
  • Page 233 You can obtain further information about installing the trailer electrics from a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
  • Page 234 Both of these can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Fitting the adapter Open the socket cover. Insert the connector with lug : into groove ;...
  • Page 235 Towing a trailer Problems with trailer towing Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The released ball cou- Visit a qualified specialist workshop. pling cannot be engaged. The ball coupling does The on-board voltage is insufficient. not unlock, even Start the engine. though: If the ball coupling still does not unlock: the vehicle is station-...
  • Page 236 Useful information ......234 Important safety notes ....234 Displays and operation ....234 Menus and submenus ...... 238 Display messages ......253 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ......284...
  • Page 237: Useful Information

    Displays and operation Useful information make sure that your vehicle is safe to use. You could otherwise cause an accident by driving This Owner's Manual describes all models an unsafe vehicle. and all standard and optional equipment WARNING available to your vehicle at the time of pub- lication of the Owner's Manual.
  • Page 238 Displays and operation or on bridges. If you do not adapt your driving style to the conditions, the vehicle could skid. For this reason, adapt your driving style and speed to the weather conditions. Changes in the outside temperature are dis- played after a short delay.
  • Page 239 Displays and operation Back button Press and hold: In the Audio menu: selects the Press briefly: previous/next station or selects Back an audio track or a video scene Switches off LINGUATRONIC using rapid scrolling Hides display messages or calls In the (telephone) menu: up the last Trip...
  • Page 240 Displays and operation For further information on displaying the transmission position, see ( page 146). The following messages can appear in the multifunction display: Active Parking Assist page 194) ¯ Cruise control ( page 170) SPEEDTRONIC ( page 172) DSR ( page 220) fDSR Ç...
  • Page 241 Menus and submenus Menus and submenus Menu overview The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle. Function Trip menu ( page 239) Navi menu (navigation instructions) ( page 240) Audio menu ( page 241) menu (telephone) ( page 242) Assist.
  • Page 242: Menus And Submenus

    Menus and submenus The Audio, Navi menus differ slightly in vehicles with an audio system and vehicles with COMAND Online. The examples given in this Owner's Manual apply to vehicles equipped with COMAND Online. From start trip computer is reset auto- Trip menu matically when: Standard display...
  • Page 243 Menus and submenus Route guidance not active Digital speedometer Direction of travel Resetting values Current street You can reset the values of the following func- tions: Activated route guidance trip meter No change of direction announced trip computer "From start" trip computer "From reset"...
  • Page 244 Menus and submenus Change of direction announced with a Off map road: the vehicle position lane recommendation is outside the area of the digital map (off- map position). Lane recommendations are only displayed if the relevant data is available on the digital route: no route could be calculated to map.
  • Page 245 Menus and submenus Audio player or audio media operation Audio data from various audio devices or media can be played, depending on the equip- ment fitted in the vehicle. Switch on the audio system or COMAND Online and select the audio device or medium (see the separate operating Current station instructions).
  • Page 246 ® mobile phones via Bluetooth in any Mercedes Benz Service Centre on the Internet at http:// www.mercedes-benz.com/connect Press the 6 button on the steering WARNING wheel to accept an incoming call. Observe the legal requirements of the country...
  • Page 247 Menus and submenus If only one telephone number is stored display Speed Limit Assist and activate/ for a name: press the 6 or a button deactivate the message function of Speed Limit Assist to start dialling. show the distance display ®...
  • Page 248 Menus and submenus Activating/deactivating ATTENTION tion display shows the Ä symbol when the ASSIST ignition is switched on. Press = or ; on the steering wheel Showing distance display to select the Assist. menu. This function is only available with DIS- Press the 9 or : button to select TRONIC PLUS.
  • Page 249 Menus and submenus Instrument cluster Press : or 9 to set Off, Standard or Adaptive. Selecting the unit of measurement for dis- Press the a button to save the setting. tance When Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Display unit Speed-/odometer: Keeping Assist is activated, the Ã...
  • Page 250 Menus and submenus Press : or 9 to select the Perma‐ Press : or 9 to select the Intell. nent display function. Light Sys. function. You will see the selected setting: outside You will see the selected setting: temperature Dig. speedom [mph].
  • Page 251 Menus and submenus Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/ Activating/deactivating the surround lighting and exterior lighting delayed switch-off Press the = or ; button on the steer- If you have activated the Surround light‐ ing wheel to select the Settings menu. function and the light switch is set to Press the : or 9 button to select the Ã, the following functions are activated...
  • Page 252 Menus and submenus Delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting is Switching the automatic locking feature on/off reactivated the next time you start the engine. If you select the Automatic door lock func- tion, the vehicle is centrally locked above a Activating/deactivating the interior light- speed of around 15 km/h.
  • Page 253 Menus and submenus The following systems are switched off when confined spaces without an extraction sys- the radar sensor system is deactivated: tem, e.g. a garage. DISTRONIC PLUS ( page 174) WARNING BAS PLUS ( page 62) When operating the auxiliary heating parts of ®...
  • Page 254 Menus and submenus Changing the departure time Press the a button to confirm. Press the = or ; button on the steer- Press the : or 9 button to select the ing wheel to select the Settings menu. Easy Entry/Exit: function.
  • Page 255 Menus and submenus Press the : or 9 to select the Fold mirrors in when locking: function. You will see the selected setting: off. Press the a button to save the setting. Resetting to factory settings For safety reasons, not all functions are reset: Limit speed (winter tyres) function in permanent SPEEDTRONIC can only be set...
  • Page 256: Display Messages

    Display messages Display messages General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified form in the Owner's Manual and may differ from the messages shown in the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Owner's Manual.
  • Page 257 Display messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ Risk of accident ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- currently unavail‐ ® gram), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function, hill able See Owner's ®...
  • Page 258 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions If the display message continues to be displayed: Drive on carefully. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. !÷ Risk of accident ® ® ABS, ESP , BAS, PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function, hill start assist inoperative See ®...
  • Page 259 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ Risk of accident ® ® , BAS, PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function, hill start assist and inoperative See ® trailer stabilisation are not available due to a malfunction. Owner's Manual ®...
  • Page 260 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. Parking brake See To apply: Owner's Manual Switch off the ignition. Press the electric parking brake handle for at least 10 seconds. Shift the transmission to P.
  • Page 261 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red ! indicator lamp flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released. It then goes out or remains lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
  • Page 262 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The display message is only shown while the vehicle is in motion. The red ! indicator lamp flashes and the yellow ! warning lamp is lit. It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually. Shift the transmission to P.
  • Page 263 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PRE-SAFE Risk of accident Functions cur‐ ® PRE-SAFE Brake is temporarily inoperative if: rently limited See the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille is dirty. Owner's Manual the sensors in the bumpers are dirty. its function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
  • Page 264 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Child seat in Risk of injury wrong position Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition on the front- See Owner's Manual passenger seat: the child seat is positioned incorrectly. Fit the child seat in the correct position. Risk of injury Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition on the front- passenger seat: the automatic child seat recognition sensor is...
  • Page 265 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of injury SRS has malfunctioned at the rear centre. The 6 warning lamp Rear centre mal‐ also lights up in the instrument cluster. function Consult workshop Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Risk of injury There is a malfunction in the left-hand and/or right-hand window- Left windowbag mal‐...
  • Page 266 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The trailer brake lamp is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself. Trailer brake lamp Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Rear left indicator page 113).
  • Page 267 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The licence plate lamps are faulty. Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Number plate lamp page 113). Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The rear foglamp is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Rear fog lamp page 113).
  • Page 268 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The exterior lighting is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Malfunction See Owner's Manual Vehicles with trailer tow hitch: a fuse may have blown. Check the fuses ( page 352). If necessary, replace the blown fuse. Observe the warning notes as you do so.
  • Page 269 Display messages Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes when doing so Top up coolant See page 321). Owner's Manual If the coolant needs topping up more often than usual, have the engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist work- shop.
  • Page 270 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The battery is not being charged. A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes: faulty alternator torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf- fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
  • Page 271 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Vehicles with a diesel engine: there is water in the fuel filter. The water must be drained off. Clean the fuel fil‐ Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Ø ® The AdBlue level has fallen below the reserve range.
  • Page 272 Display messages Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions À Based on specific criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has determined that the driver is tired or paying less attention. A warning tone also Attention Assist: sounds. Drowsiness detec‐ If necessary, take a break. During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get enough rest.
  • Page 273 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Á Risk of accident You are exceeding the speed permissible for the selected off-road Max. speed 20 km/h level. In addition, the vehicle level display appears between the vehicle icon and the display message, and a warning tone sounds. Adjust your driving style to the altered handling characteristics.
  • Page 274 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The differential lock is too hot and has been disengaged. Drive on carefully. Different. locking Allow the differential lock to cool down. sys. cooling down The differential lock reengages as soon as it has cooled down. Please wait A gearshift process has been cancelled.
  • Page 275 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Speed Limit Assist Speed Limit Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes: currently unavail‐ able See Owner's the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision. Manual visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog. If the display message does not disappear: Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Page 276 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® ® Vehicles with Becker MAP PILOT: if the Becker MAP PILOT is not connected, the radar sensor system is deactivated automati- cally. BAS PLUS, DISTRONIC PLUS, Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind ®...
  • Page 277 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inop- erative. Possible causes: currently unavail‐ able See Owner's you have established the electrical connection between the ManualorActive trailer and your vehicle.
  • Page 278 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® The vehicle has started to skid and ESP has intervened. Use Active Parking Assist again later ( page 194). You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking Park Assist manoeuvres.
  • Page 279 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes: currently unavail‐ able See Owner's the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille is dirty. Manual function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. the sensors in the bumpers are dirty.
  • Page 280 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Cruise control and Cruise control and SPEEDTRONIC are malfunctioning. SPEEDTRONIC Visit a qualified specialist workshop. inoperative SPEEDTRONIC cannot be activated while you are pressing the Limit accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point (kickdown). --- km/h Cruise control A condition for activating cruise control has not been met.
  • Page 281 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Run Flat Indicator The tyre pressure loss warning system is faulty. inoperative Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The tyre pressure monitor is measuring the tyre pressure. Tyre pressures will be displayed Drive on.
  • Page 282 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 wheels. The pressure of the affected tyre is not displayed in the missing multifunction display. Have the faulty tyre pressure sensor replaced at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
  • Page 283 Display messages Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in To start engine, position R or D. shift to either P or N Shift the transmission to position P or N. The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer Auxiliary battery being charged.
  • Page 284 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident The bonnet is open. A warning tone also sounds. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Apply the electric parking brake. Close the bonnet.
  • Page 285 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions & The auxiliary heating has a temporary malfunction or is faulty. When the vehicle is on a level surface and the engine has cooled inoperative See down, make up to four attempts to switch on the auxiliary heat- Owner's Man.
  • Page 286 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The KEYLESS-GO key is not detected while the engine is running because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves. A warning tone also sounds. Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Page 287 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Seat belts Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts. Only for certain coun- tries: the red seat belt Fasten your seat belt (...
  • Page 288 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of injury The red seat belt warn- The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. At ing lamp flashes and an the same time, you are driving faster than 25 km/h or have briefly intermittent audible driven faster than 25 km/h.
  • Page 289 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident The red brake system There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir. warning lamp comes on Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying while the engine is run- attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Page 290: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Risk of accident The yellow ABS warning ® ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP lamp is lit while the ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), PRE-SAFE engine is running.
  • Page 291 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions J÷å! Risk of accident The red brake warning ® ABS and ESP are malfunctioning. Therefore, BAS, BAS PLUS, ® lamp, the yellow ESP ® ® EBD, PRE-SAFE , PRE-SAFE Brake, the HOLD function, hill start ®...
  • Page 292 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷å Risk of accident ® The yellow ESP ® ® ® , BAS, BAS PLUS, PRE-SAFE , PRE-SAFE Brake, the HOLD ® OFF warning ® function, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP trailer lamps are lit while the ®...
  • Page 293 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The electric parking brake is temporarily malfunctioning or is defective. The red indicator lamp for the electric parking Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction brake flashes and/or display.
  • Page 294 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range. The yellow reserve fuel Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated when the fuel level warning lamp lights up drops into the reserve range.
  • Page 295 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. The red coolant warn- If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator ing lamp comes on may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be mal- while the engine is run- functioning.
  • Page 296 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Driving systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions · Risk of accident The red distance warn- The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed ing lamp lights up while selected.
  • Page 298 Useful information ......296 Loading guidelines ......296 Stowage areas ........296 Features ..........306...
  • Page 299 Stowage areas or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle Useful information (including occupants). position heavy loads as far forwards as pos- This Owner's Manual describes all models sible and as low down in the load compart- and all standard and optional equipment ment as possible.
  • Page 300 Stowage areas Front stowage compartments Glove compartment The glove compartment can be cooled page 135). To remove: pull out partition : forwards To install: insert partition : and push it back until it engages. Spectacles compartment To open: pull handle : and open glove compartment flap ;.
  • Page 301 Stowage areas Stowage compartment/telephone com- Depending on the vehicle's equipment, partment under the armrest there may be open stowage spaces above and below the stowage compartment. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a USB port and an AUX-IN jack or a Media Interface are installed in the stowage com- Luggage nets partment.
  • Page 302 Stowage areas ! Fold the seat cushion upwards before folding the rear bench seat forward. Other- wise, the backrests may be damaged. When the backrest is folded forwards, the front seats cannot be moved to their rear- most position. Otherwise, the front seats and the rear bench seat could be damaged.
  • Page 303 Stowage areas ! The backrest is heavy. Therefore, exer- Securing a load cise care when folding it down. Make sure Lashing eyelets that the head restraints are pushed all the way in so that the backrests and seat cush- WARNING ions are not damaged.
  • Page 304 Stowage areas Luggage compartment cover or fragile objects. When braking sharply, changing direction quickly or in the event of Important safety notes an accident, the bag hooks will not secure the items sufficiently. This could result in injury to WARNING yourself or others.
  • Page 305 Stowage areas To retract: unhook the luggage compart- ment cover from retainers ; on the left and right and guide it forwards by grab han- dle : until it is fully retracted. Fitting/removing luggage compart- ment cover (without integrated safety net) To remove: press button ;.
  • Page 306 Stowage areas Safety net in the combined luggage If you use the coat hooks, only hang light cover and net clothing on them. Make sure that nobody can become trapped. Important safety notes WARNING The safety net cannot secure heavy loads. You should therefore always lash down the load.
  • Page 307 Stowage areas Inserting the brackets into the loading rail To install: insert two brackets A into the left or right loading rail ( page 303). Press release button : of the luggage Insert bracket : into the centre of loading holder and pull the strap out slightly.
  • Page 308 Stowage areas To install: insert one bracket ; into both To open: open the tailgate. the left and the right loading rails and slide Holding the ribbing, press handle : down- it to the desired position ( page 303). wards ;. Insert telescopic rod : into brackets ;...
  • Page 309 ! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you are involved in an accident only use roof carriers that have been tested Only use the cup holders for containers of a and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
  • Page 310 Features The bottles are neither secured nor prevented from tipping over. Therefore, do not place any open drink containers in the stowage com- partments. Cup holder in the front centre console You can remove the rubber mat of the cup holder to clean it.
  • Page 311 Features Glare from the side Fold down the rear seat armrest. Cup holder : is in the rear seat armrest. Sun visors Sun visor overview WARNING Keep the mirrors in the sun visors covered while driving. You could otherwise be dazzled, which may impair your view of traffic condi- tions and as a result could cause an accident.
  • Page 312 Features To remove the insert: push insert = to Cigarette lighter the left ?. WARNING Ashtray insert = slides out slightly to the Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its knob. right. Otherwise, you might burn yourself. Lift insert = up ; and out. Make sure that children travelling in the vehi- To refit the insert: place insert = into the cle are not able to injure themselves on the...
  • Page 313 Features If you use the sockets for long periods when Lift up the cover of socket :. the engine is switched off, the battery may On vehicles with the Rear Seat Entertainment discharge. System, there are two sockets in the rear- Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition compartment centre console.
  • Page 314 298). electromagnetic fields. If required by the design of the mobile phone bracket, install the sliding adapter Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an page 312). approved exterior aerial. This ensures: Insert the mobile phone into the mobile optimal mobile phone reception quality in...
  • Page 315 Features the separate mobile phone operating Insert sliding adapter : by aligning the instructions). openings with lugs ; of contact plate =. Press both release buttons ? and push the Sliding adapter for mobile phone sliding adapter fully up. bracket Attach the mobile phone bracket to sliding adapter : ;...
  • Page 316 ® HomeLink and/or compatible products is After a short time, indicator lamp : starts available from: flashing yellow. any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre Indicator lamp : flashes yellow immedi- ® the HomeLink hotline ately the first time that the transmitter but- (0) 08000 466 354 65 (free of charge) or ton is programmed.
  • Page 317 Features If indicator lamp : lights up red: that garage door remote control A will send a strong and precise signal to the Repeat the programming procedure for the integrated remote control in the rear-view transmitter buttons. When doing so, vary mirror.
  • Page 318 Features lamp : flashes yellow. Press the transmit- ter button again, if necessary. Clearing the memory of the integrated garage door opener in the rear-view mir- Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. Press transmitter buttons ; and ?. The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
  • Page 319 Features Frequencies for the garage door opener The radio type approval number and the frequency range for the garage door opener can be found on the Internet at: http://www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung. blocks radio waves up into the gigahertz Floormats range. WARNING Make sure that there is sufficient clearance around the pedals when floormats are used, and that the floormats are properly secured.
  • Page 320 Useful information ......318 Engine compartment ......318 Maintenance ........322 Care ............ 324...
  • Page 321: Useful Information

    ! Once triggered, an active bonnet must be Opening the bonnet reset at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The WARNING active bonnet function will then be availa- Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle ble again.
  • Page 322: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment To avoid the risk of burns, only touch those components described in the Owner's Manual and observe the relevant safety notes. WARNING The radiator fan between the radiator and the engine can start automatically, even if the key has been removed from the ignition lock.
  • Page 323 Engine compartment Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a height of approximately 20 cm. Check that the bonnet has engaged prop- erly. If the bonnet can be raised slightly, it is not properly engaged. Open it again and close it with a little more force.
  • Page 324 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use products tested and approved The cooling system is pressurised. Therefore, by Mercedes-Benz. They are listed in this only unscrew the cap once the engine has Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the cooled down. The coolant temperature gauge...
  • Page 325 Maintenance You can identify service products approved and windscreen washer concentrate (e.g. by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip- MB SummerFit). tions on the container: At temperatures below freezing: fill the MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 371.0) washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water and windscreen washer concentrate (e.g.
  • Page 326: Maintenance

    ! If the ASSYST PLUS service interval dis- your vehicle for an extended period in coun- play has been inadvertently reset, this set- tries outside Europe, contact a qualified spe- ting can be corrected at a Mercedes-Benz cialist workshop. Service Centre. ®...
  • Page 327 Use care products and cleaning agents rec- If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. cleaning it in an automatic car wash. ! For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any...
  • Page 328: Care

    Use a soft sponge to clean. Damaged seals or electrical components Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car can lead to leaks or failures. shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a Cleaning the wheels gentle jet of water.
  • Page 329 Vigorous rubbing with unsuitable mate- quate care cannot always be completely rials. repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe- cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Frequent use of car washes. Service Centre. Washing the vehicle in direct sunlight. Remove impurities immediately, where ! Never use paint cleaner, buffing or pol- possible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard.
  • Page 330 The windscreen could be damaged if the wiper arm hits against it suddenly. Cleaning the exterior lighting Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior lighting using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning cloths.
  • Page 331 Care Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean Interior care camera lens :. Cleaning the display ! Do not clean the camera lens and the area Before cleaning the display, make sure that around the reversing camera with a high- it is switched off and has cooled down.
  • Page 332 Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or selector lever Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use leather care agents that have been recom- mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Cleaning wooden trim and trim ele- ments Wipe the wooden trim and trim pieces with a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g.
  • Page 333 Cleaning the roof lining and carpets Roof lining: use a soft brush or a cleaning agent recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz to remove heavy soiling. Carpets: use the carpet and textile clean- ing agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 334 Useful information ......332 Where will I find...? ......332 Flat tyre ..........334 Battery ..........343 Jump-starting ........348 Towing and tow-starting ....349 Electrical fuses ......... 352...
  • Page 335: Useful Information

    Where will I find...? Setting up the warning triangle Useful information This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment available to your vehicle at the time of pub- lication of the Owner's Manual. Country- specific deviations are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described.
  • Page 336: Where Will I Find

    Some tools for changing a wheel are specific to the vehicle. To obtain tools approved for your vehicle, visit a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit Example: vehicle with a "Minispare" emergency...
  • Page 337 TIREFIT kit Ratchet ring spanner if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat properties, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz "Minispare" emergency spare wheel Service Centre. The "Minispare" emergency spare wheel can...
  • Page 338: Flat Tyre

    If TIREFIT is swallowed, immediately rinse the work required. your mouth out thoroughly and drink plenty Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a of water. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- Do not induce vomiting. Consult a doctor pose.
  • Page 339 I. the work required. Mercedes-Benz recom- The tyre inflation compressor is switched mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service on. The tyre is inflated. Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-...
  • Page 340 Have the tyre sealant bottle replaced as soon as possible at a qualified specialist The vehicle's handling characteristics may be workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service affected. Centre. Stop after driving for approximately ten Environmental note minutes and check the tyre pressure with the tyre inflation compressor.
  • Page 341 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 342 Flat tyre the wheel that is diagonally opposite the Therefore, make sure that the jack is posi- wheel you wish to change. tioned correctly in the respective jacking points. Before positioning the jack, remove any dirt that may have collected in the jacking points.
  • Page 343 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or Service 24h for this pur- pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 344 Unscrew the centring pin. approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel. Other wheel bolts could Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger- work loose or damage the brake system.
  • Page 345 The faulty tyre must be warning system or with the tyre pressure replaced in every case. monitor. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a The maximum permissible distance which Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- can be driven in run-flat mode depends on the pose.
  • Page 346: Battery

    TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat properties, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit Keep children away. can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Observe this Owner's Man- Battery ual.
  • Page 347 The vehicle will then use very little energy, thus conserving battery power. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you do not carry out work on batteries yourself, e.g. removing or charging. Have this work per- formed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g.
  • Page 348 Battery Fold the piece of cut carpet ; in the direc- tion of the arrow. Adjust the right-hand front seat to its high- est position. Position the right-hand front seat as far for- wards as possible. Vehicle with THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control Removing the air deflector (THERMOTRONIC)
  • Page 349 Battery Disconnecting the battery ! Always disconnect the battery in the order described below. Never swap the terminal clamps. You may otherwise dam- age the vehicle electronics. In vehicles with automatic transmission, the transmission is locked in position P after disconnecting the battery. The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
  • Page 350 You can obtain information about battery chargers which allow the battery to be charged while still installed from a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. WARNING There is a risk of acid burns during the charg- ing process due to the gases which escape from the battery.
  • Page 351: Jump-Starting

    This charges the empty battery a little. Jump leads and further information about jump-starting can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, for example. Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
  • Page 352: Towing And Tow-Starting

    After removing the jump lead, close cover : on positive terminal ;. Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The jump-starting procedure is not a standard operating state; therefore, have the battery checked.
  • Page 353 Towing and tow-starting switch to position P when you open the the engine is not running. driver's or front-passenger door which there is a brake system malfunction. could damage the transmission. there is a malfunction in the power supply ! Vehicles with differential locks: make or the vehicle's electrical system.
  • Page 354 Towing and tow-starting much more effort to brake and steer the vehi- cle. Adapt your style of driving accordingly. The automatic transmission automatically shifts to position P when you open the driver's or front-passenger door or when you remove the key from the ignition lock. In order to ensure that the automatic transmission stays in position N when towing the vehicle, you must observe the following points:...
  • Page 355 Only use fuses that have been approved for the transmission may be damaged. Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the correct fuse rating for the systems con- If the vehicle has transmission damage or cerned.
  • Page 356: Electrical Fuses

    Electrical fuses seat, only use fuses with the suffix "S". Fuse box in the engine compartment Components or systems could otherwise Open the bonnet ( page 318). be damaged. Before changing a fuse Park the vehicle and apply the electric park- ing brake.
  • Page 357 Electrical fuses To open: lift and fold out carpet : in the direction of the arrow. Release clamps ; by pressing them in the direction of the arrow. Fold cover = up in the direction of the arrow and remove it. The fuse allocation chart is located under cover =.
  • Page 358 Useful information ......356 Important safety notes ....356 Operation ........... 356 Winter operation ....... 357 Tyre pressure ........359 Changing a wheel ......363 Wheel and tyre combinations ..364...
  • Page 359: Useful Information

    Tyres, wheels or accessories which have not Regularly check the wheels and tyres of been approved by Mercedes-Benz for your your vehicle for damage (e.g. cuts, punctu- vehicle or are not used as they should be, can res, tears, bulges on tyres and deformation, impair driving safety.
  • Page 360: Winter Operation

    A TIREFIT Thus, you should regularly check the tread kit can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz depth and the condition of the tread across Service Centre.
  • Page 361 4 mm must be replaced. They are no longer have been specially approved for your vehicle suitable for winter use and can no longer pro- by Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre- vide sufficient grip. This could cause you to sponding standard of quality.
  • Page 362: Tyre Pressure

    Tyre pressure On vehicles with the AIRMATIC package, you must drive at raised vehicle level if snow chains have been fitted ( page 188). Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed of 50 km/h. You may wish to deactivate ® page 63) when pulling away with snow chains fitted.
  • Page 363 Mercedes-Benz is fitted on the tyre valve. Tyre pressure loss warning system Tyre pressures that are too low have a nega-...
  • Page 364 Tyre pressure you are driving on sand or gravel. If you wish to confirm the restart: you adopt a very sporty driving style (cor- Press the a button. nering at high speeds or driving with high Tyre press. now OK? message rates of acceleration).
  • Page 365 Tyre pressure individual wheels is not possible, the Tyre tyre is penetrated by a foreign object. In the pressure monitor active display mes- event of a sudden loss of pressure, bring the sage is shown instead of the tyre pressure vehicle to a halt by braking carefully.
  • Page 366: Changing A Wheel

    Mercedes-Benz recom- If you wish to confirm the restart: mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work Press the a button. relevant to safety or on safety-related sys- Tyre press.
  • Page 367 Points to remember ! On vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure ! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec- monitor, electronic components are loca- ommends that you only use tyres and ted in the wheel.
  • Page 368: Wheel And Tyre Combinations

    TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat properties, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Overview of abbreviations used in the fol- lowing tyre tables:...
  • Page 369 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Summer tyres Light-alloy wheels 255/55 R18 105 V 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56 255/50 R19 103 W 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 56 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 59 255/50 R19 103 W 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 56 255/50 R19 103 W MOExtended 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 59...
  • Page 370 Wheel and tyre combinations "Minispare" emergency spare wheel Tyres Wheels T 155/90 R18 113 M 4.0 B x 18 H2 ET 40 Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) Your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT, a "Minispare" emergency spare wheel, depending on the country, the engine and the wheels fitted.
  • Page 372 Useful information ......370 Notes on the technical data ..... 370 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..370 Vehicle electronics ......371 Vehicle identification plates .... 372 Service products and capacities ..373 Vehicle data ........377 Tailgate opening dimensions ... 378 Trailer tow hitch ........
  • Page 373: Useful Information

    Do not carry out Benz therefore accepts no responsibility for repairs or welding. You could impair the the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehi- operating efficiency of the restraint sys- cles, even if they have been independently or tems.
  • Page 374: Vehicle Electronics

    Mercedes-Benz recom- 2 m waveband 50 W mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work Trunked radio/Tetra 35 W relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-...
  • Page 375: Vehicle Identification Plates

    Have aftermarket radio frequency transmit- ting equipment installed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. WARNING Incorrect retrofitting of RF transmitters can lead to increased electromagnetic radiation in the vehicle interior.
  • Page 376: Service Products And Capacities

    It is located in the lower part of the ommends that you use products that have right-hand A-pillar. been tested and specially approved by Mercedes-Benz. These products are listed in this Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the relevant section. You can recognise service products approved...
  • Page 377 Service products and capacities (EU CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These Fuel documents are delivered with your vehicle. Important safety notes The consumption figures were in each case based on the currently applicable version: WARNING for vehicles up to and including the EURO Fuel is highly flammable.
  • Page 378 Winter operation can thus be guaranteed technical standard. even at temperatures below –11 †. Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved Additives engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz engines. ! Only use AdBlue ® in accordance with ISO Further information on tested and approved ®...
  • Page 379 ! Do not use additives in engine oil. This Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes- Benz. Information about approved brake flu- could damage the engine. ids can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on the Internet at Engine oil viscosity http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com...
  • Page 380: Vehicle Data

    Further information on coolants and on fill- optional equipment ing can be found in the Mercedes-Benz items of optional equipment increase the Specifications for Service Products, MB unladen weight and reduce the maximum Approval 310.1, e.g.
  • Page 381: Tailgate Opening Dimensions

    Tailgate opening dimensions carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 382: Trailer Tow Hitch

    Trailer tow hitch occur is not covered by the warranty or the All models implied warranty. Therefore, ensure that Maximum drawbar nose- you always comply with the reduced total towing weight. weight Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer Example: anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch Anchorage points Overhang dimension...
  • Page 383 ( page 249). The current country overview can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicles with a navigation system: the radar sensor system is deactivated automatically near radio telescope facilities.
  • Page 384: 24-Ghz Radar Sensor System (Country Overview)

    24-GHz radar sensor system (country overview) Country Radio telescope Geographical latitude and Distance to be facilities longitude maintained from the facility Estonia – – – Finland Metsähovi 60°13'04" N, 24°23'37" E 7 km Tuorla 60°24'56" N, 22°26'31" E 5 km France Plateau de Bure 44°38'01"...
  • Page 385 24-GHz radar sensor system (country overview) Country Radio telescope Geographical latitude and Distance to be facilities longitude maintained from the facility Malta – – – Macedonia – – – Mexico – – – Mongolia – – – New Zealand – –...
  • Page 386 24-GHz radar sensor system (country overview) Country Radio telescope Geographical latitude and Distance to be facilities longitude maintained from the facility Czech Republic – – – Turkey – – – Ukraine – – – Hungary Penc 47°47'22" N, 19°16'53" E 2 km –...

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