Summary of Contents for Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 2024
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Your Operator's Manuals Digital in the vehicle Discover the Operator's Manual in the multimedia system under "Vehicle". Begin with Quick Start, discover highlights and useful tips. Vehicle document wallet in the vehicle Here you can find information on operation, service work and the warranty for your vehicle in printed form.
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Observe the chapter entitled "Children in the vehi- https://www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada only) cle". Customer Assistance Center: 1-800-387-0100 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. are Mercedes‑Benz Group AG enter- prises. Canada only: "Authorized Sprinter Dealer" is defined as an authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Dealer. As at 09.06.23...
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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you first drive off, read this Operator's Man- ual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehi- cle. For your own safety and a longer operating lifespan, follow the instructions and warning noti- ces in this Operator's Manual. Disregarding them may result in damage to the vehicle or environ- ment or in injuries to people.
General notes ..........14 Seats ............56 Environmental protection ......14 Steering wheel ........... 64 Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts ....14 Stowage areas ........... 65 Attachments, add-on equipment, instal- Information about the bottle holder .... 66 lations and conversions ......15 Cup holders ..........
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Contents Instrument cluster and on-board com- Wheels and tires ........190 puter ............137 Information on noise or unusual driving Overview of the instrument cluster ... 137 characteristics ......... 190 Function of the power availability display .. 137 Notes on regularly inspecting wheels Overview of the buttons on the steering and tires ..........
Symbols In these Operating Instructions, you will find the following symbols: & WARNING Danger due to failure to observe the warning notices Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. Observe the warning notices.
At a glance – Cockpit → Combination switch Climate control system → → Turn signal indicators Cup holder → High beam 230 V socket → → Windshield wipers Key slot for KEYLESS-START → → Rear window wiper 12 V socket →...
At a glance – Instrument cluster Instrument cluster (example) The functions of the existing indicator and warning lamps depend on the equipment. → → Speedometer é Regenerative brake sys- → ® ÷ ESP → ! Electric parking brake → · Distance warning (yellow) →...
At a glance – Overhead control panel → me button for service or infor- p Switches the right-hand mation calls (breakdown assis- reading light on/off tance call) → Ë Switches the tow-away → Ì Activates/deactivates alarm on/off interior protection → ATA indicator lamp p Switches the left-hand →...
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At a glance – Overhead control panel Version 2 of the overhead control panel Sun visors w Switches rear interior lighting on/off (unassigned, p Switches the left-hand depending on equipment) reading light on/off p Switches the right-hand | Switches automatic light reading light on/off control on/off c Switches the front interior...
At a glance – Door operating unit Door operating unit of vehicles with electrically adjustable seat → → Adjusts the outside mirrors p123 Operates the mem- ory function → %& Unlocks/locks the → central locking system Opens the door → →...
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At a glance – Door operating unit Door operating unit of vehicles without electrically adjustable seat → → Adjusts the outside mirrors Opens the door → → @ Switches seat heating W Opens/closes the right- on/off hand side window → →...
At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns → → Checking and topping up oper- Information label for tire pres- ating fluids sure → High-voltage disconnect device Warning triangle and emergency medical kit → Buttons for the SOS emergency → call system and Mercedes me Safety vest connect →...
If you use parts, tires, wheels or safety-relevant ies at a qualified specialist workshop. accessories that have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz, the operating safety of the vehicle Environmental issues and recommendations may be jeopardized. Safety-relevant systems such It is recommended that you re-use or recycle as the brake system may malfunction.
General notes therefore accept no responsibility for the use of Observe the information about Mercedes-Benz such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they Genuine Parts ( page 14). have been officially approved or independently You can obtain further information at a quali- approved by a testing center.
Service and Warranty Information booklet. vehicle structure. If you have the cargo floor Your Mercedes-Benz will replace and repair all fac- removed, the vehicle body may be damaged. Load tory-installed parts in accordance with the terms...
General notes Maintenance Your customer service advisor will record every service for you in the Service and Warranty Infor- mation booklet. Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance offers technical help in the event of a breakdown. Your calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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General notes Never make any modifications to the * NOTE Damage to the vehicle caused by high-voltage on-board electrical system. driving too fast and by blows to the under- body and chassis parts Do not switch on or use the vehicle if its high-voltage on-board electrical system The vehicle can be damaged in the following components have been modified or dam-...
General notes This can occur, for example, when you are parking Diagnostics connection and your vehicle cannot be seen by other road The diagnostics connection is a technical interface users. In order to allow for the possibility that other in the vehicle. It is used, for example, during repair road users may behave incorrectly, adopt a partic- and maintenance work or for issuing readouts of ularly anticipatory driving style.
Mercedes-Benz Service Center. Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about any change in address or vehicle ownership. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- ter, for example. The connection and use of another device on the Correct use of the vehicle...
You and all vehicle occupants should always wear ticularly one that you believe may affect vehicle seat belts. safety, please contact a Mercedes-Benz to have the problem diagnosed and rectified. Notes for persons with electronic medical aids If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction...
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between QR codes for rescue card you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC. The QR code stickers are affixed to the B-pillar on To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety the driver's and front passenger side.
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General notes Personal data Depending on the technical equipment, the follow- A unique vehicle identification number identifies ing data are stored: every vehicle. Depending on the country, this vehi- Operating status of system components, cle identification number can be used by, forexam- suchas fill levels, tire pressure or battery status ple, governmental authorities to determine the Malfunctions or defects in important system...
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General notes Depending on the vehicle equipment, this includes depend on the specific app and your smartphone's operating system. the following settings, forexample: Seat and steering wheel positions Online services Suspension tuning and climate control settings Customisation settings, suchas interior lighting Wireless network connection If your vehicle has a wireless network connection, Depending on the selected equipment, you can...
EDR under vider. For further information about the Onboard normal driving conditions and no personal data Logic Unit, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are Center. recorded. However, other parties, such as law...
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General notes data storage medium in your vehicle document wallet and with latest updates on the following website: https://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource Registered trademarks ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Blue- tooth SIG Inc. DTS™ is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
Occupant safety – Brief overview of most important points coming into contact with parts of the vehicle Brief overview of most important points interior. The seat belts and air bags, for exam- Basic information ple, are components of the restraint system. Make sure that the following prerequisites in par- Child restraint system: you can find all informa- ticular have been met, so that the components of...
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Occupant safety – Brief overview of most important points When doing so, make sure you are able to fas- Always ensure that all vehicle occupants ten your seat belt correctly. The shoulder belt have their seat belts fastened correctly strap must be routed forward from the seat and are sitting properly.
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After an accident, switch off the vehicle immediately. Function of the restraint system warning lamp Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the When the vehicle is switched on, a self-test is per- vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop. formed, during which the restraint system warning lamp 6 lights up.
Occupant safety – Information on the automatic functions of the restraint system After the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning unlocking the vehicle doors goes out as soon as the driver's and the front pas- lowering the front side windows senger's seat belts are fastened.
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31). sible to completely rule out the risk of injury caused by the air bag deploying. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Information on how the restraint system works vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop How the restraint system functions depends on the after an accident.
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Use only protective covers approved by & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to Mercedes-Benz for the seat in question. blocked seat belt buckle or seat belt anchorage ▌Risk due to pets in the vehicle interior Objects next to the front seat that block the &...
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The seat belt is damaged, has been modi- that have already been deployed fied, is extremely dirty, bleached or dyed Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the The seat belt buckle is damaged or vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop extremely dirty after an accident.
Occupant safety & WARNING Risk of injury or death from deployed pyrotechnic Emergency Tension- ing Devices Pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices that have been deployed are no longer opera- tional and are unable to perform their intended protective function. Therefore, have deployed pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices immedi- ately replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
Children in the vehicle – Brief overview of most important points a front-facing child seat Brief overview of most important points a child booster seat – Mercedes-Benz recom- Carrying children safely in the vehicle mends using a child booster seat with a seat...
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Children in the vehicle – Important safety notes Only use child restraint systems which are in Never place objects (e.g. cushions) proper working condition under or behind the child restraint sys- tem. & WARNING Risk of injury or death caused Use child restraint systems only with the by the use of damaged child restraint sys- original cover designed for them.
Children in the vehicle Do not wedge the child restraint system & WARNING Risk of accident and injury due between the roof and the seat surface and/or to children left unattended in the vehicle install it facing the wrong direction. If you leave children unattended in the vehicle, Adjust the vehicle head restraints so that the they could, in particular:...
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Children in the vehicle The seat belts on the following seats are equipped If necessary, adjust the seat belt outlet and the front passenger seat as appropriate. with a special seat belt retractor: Front passenger seat Installing a child restraint system When installing a child restraint system, always observe the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions for the child restraint...
Opening and closing SmartKey In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by: Notes on radio connections of the key releasing the parking brake. & DANGER Risk of fatal injury to persons changing gear. with medical devices due to electromag- starting the vehicle.
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Opening and closing Do not keep the SmartKey together with electronic The SmartKey function will automatically be devices or metallic objects. This can affect the activated when the vehicle is started with the SmartKey's functionality. SmartKey in the gearshift console slot page 97).
You have lost a key One CR 2032 3 V cell battery Have the key deactivated at a qualified special- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the ist workshop. battery replaced by a qualified specialist work- If necessary, have the mechanical locks shop.
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Opening and closing Keep the SmartKey out of the reach of children. & WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to expo- sure to extreme heat or cold in the vehicle If persons, particularly children, are subjected to prolonged exposure to intense heat or cold, there is a risk of severe injury or even death.
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Opening and closing To unlock: with the doors closed, press button If the vehicle is being tow-started, push-started or tested on a roller dynamometer, there is a risk of being locked out when the function is activated. To lock: with the doors closed, press button To activate: press and hold button until you hear a tone.
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Opening and closing In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by: releasing the parking brake. changing gear. starting the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the Warning notice, depending on the equipment on SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Opening and closing To avoid risks: Only open the sliding door when traffic conditions permit. When getting into and out of the vehicle, always use the grab handles and steps. To unlock These are specifically designed to with- stand such loads. Keep steps and entrances free from dirt, e.g.
Opening and closing Closing Opening/closing the electric sliding door with the button Press in the button and pull the door handle. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped due Slide the sliding door firmly forwards using the to sliding door opening towards the rear door handle until it closes.
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Opening and closing To stop automatic operation: briefly press but- or 2. The sliding door will stop moving. To lock: push the locking pin down man- ually or use the central locking button to lock the sliding door ( page 42). When you stop automatic operation during opening, the door will close when you press the button again.
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Opening and closing Opening/closing the electric sliding door with the Establishing the connection between the sliding door handle door and electric motor Insert the emergency key into opening disconnect switch in the "MAN" position. Turn the emergency key 180° counter-clock- wise.
Opening and closing * NOTE Damage to the rear-end doors due to objects obstructing their range of move- ment When the rear-end doors are opened, any objects obstructing the range of movement of the rear-end doors can be damaged as well as the vehicle.
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Opening and closing Swing the rear-end door out to the side until it engages. Opening the rear-end doors fully Open the respective rear-end door beyond the first detent (90°). Open the rear-end door fully. The rear-end door will be retained in the stop position.
Opening and closing Before every journey, close the partition * NOTE Damage to the rear-end doors due sliding door and ensure that it is to objects obstructing their range of move- engaged. ment When the rear-end doors are opened, any objects obstructing the range of movement of the rear-end doors can be damaged as well as the vehicle.
Opening and closing Side window Opening and closing the side windows & WARNING Risk of entrapment when open- ing a side window When opening a side window, parts of the body could be drawn in or become trapped between the side window and window frame. When opening, make sure that nobody is touching the side window.
Opening and closing & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped To stop the closing process, release the button or press the button again to despite there being reversing protection reopen the side window. on the side window The reversing function will not react: If a side window is obstructed during closing and to soft, light and thin objects, e.g.
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Opening and closing the interior protection is triggered Deactivating page 55) Unlock the vehicle with the key. the tow-away alarm is triggered ( page 54) Indicator lamp in the overhead control panel goes out. The alarm will not be deactivated, even if the door The vehicle locks again automatically if you do which was opened to trigger the alarm is immedi- not open a door within 40 seconds after...
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Opening and closing Press the button. Deactivating When the button is released, the indicator lamp in the button lights up for approx- imately three seconds. Lock the vehicle with the key. The tow-away alarm is deactivated. The tow-away alarm is activated again in the fol- lowing instances: the vehicle is unlocked again.
Seats and stowage You have a good overview of the traffic condi- Notes on the correct driver's seat position tions. & WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust- Your seat belt sits snugly against your body and passes across the center of your shoulder ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in motion and across your hips in the pelvic area.
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Seats and stowage Using the head restraint fore-and-aft adjustment, This could cause you to lose control of the adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to vehicle. the back of your head as possible. Always make sure that the driver's seat is engaged before starting the vehicle.
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Seats and stowage To adjust the seat backrest inclination: rotate steering wheel and mirror, and fasten handwheel forwards and backwards until your seat belt. the desired position has been reached. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the Adjusting the front seats manually (with Seat Com- seat height is adjusted carelessly fort Package) If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or...
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Seats and stowage Using handwheel 6, set the body weight * NOTE Damage to the seats when moving (88 lb (40 kg) to 265 lb (120 kg)) so that the the seats back seat suspension works optimally. If you set a The seats may be damaged by objects when higher weight, the seat suspension will become moving the seats back.
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Seats and stowage & WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust- & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to an ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is incorrect seat position in motion The seat belt does not offer the intended level You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol- of protection if you have not moved the seat backrest to an almost vertical position.
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Seats and stowage Setting 4-way lumbar support & WARNING Danger of entrapment when memory function is activated by children When children activate the memory function, they can get trapped, especially if they are unsupervised. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
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Seats and stowage When rotating the seat, open the respective Engage the driver's seat and front front door in order to avoid a collision with the passenger seat in the direction of travel door trim. before you start the vehicle. Adjust the steering wheel in such a way that there is sufficient clearance to rotate and &...
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Seats and stowage Folding the folding seat up or down steering wheel and mirror, and fasten your seat belt. & WARNING Risk of injury when using the folding seat due to inserted key & WARNING Risk of injury due to head The key in the lock of the partition wall sliding restraints not being installed or being door may come into contact with the person...
Seats and stowage To move forwards: press release button Requirements: The power supply is switched on. and pull the head restraint forwards until it engages in the desired position. To move backwards: press release button and slide the head restraint backwards into the desired position.
Seats and stowage & WARNING Risk of accident due to unlocked steering wheel The steering wheel may move unexpectedly if it is unlocked while the vehicle is in motion. Make sure that the steering wheel is locked before driving off. Never unlock the steering wheel when the vehicle is in motion.
Seats and stowage Center console storage compartment with Close the container, particularly if the liq- USB port, charging interface, NFC interface uid is hot. and 12 V socket Storage compartment above windshield (sub- ject to a maximum load of 5 lb (2.5 kg)) Front passenger side storage compartment (subject to a maximum load of 11 lb (5 kg)) Cup holder (...
Seats and stowage Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehi- Never leave children unattended in the cle has additional 12 V sockets: vehicle. in the lower control panel in the front cen- Requirements: ter console The vehicle is switched on. in the driver's seat in the cargo compartment Notes on the 115 V socket...
Seats and stowage & DANGER Risk of death due to using the Wirelessly charging the mobile phone and cou- socket incorrectly pling with the exterior antenna Notes on wirelessly charging the mobile phone In particular, you could receive an electric shock: &...
Seats and stowage Malfunctions during charging are shown in the * NOTE Damage to the mobile phone stow- media display of the multimedia system. age compartment caused by liquids The mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g. If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage com- using clean, lukewarm water.
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Seats and stowage Removing Slide the corresponding seat backwards and pull the floor mat off holders 2, if applicable. Remove the floor mat.
Light and vision The turn signal light, the high beam and the Lighting headlamp flasher are operated with the combi- Notes on adjusting the lights when driving abroad nation switch ( page 72). Vehicles with halogen or static LED headlamps: Leaving the parking lamps on for several hours Changing the headlamps is not necessary.
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Light and vision To switch the front fog light on or off: press g Driver's seat and front passenger seat occu- button 4. pied 1 Driver's seat and front passenger seat occu- To switch the rear fog light on or off: press but- pied ton 5.
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Light and vision Switching the hazard warning light system on/off Headlamp flashing Left turn signal light Use the combination switch to select the desired function. Switching on high beam Switch on the low beam ( page 71). Push the combination switch forwards 1. The K indicator lamp on the instrument cluster will light up.
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Light and vision When reverse gear is engaged, the lighting Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You are switches to the opposite side. responsible for ensuring correct vehicle lighting in accordance with the prevailing light, visibility and traffic conditions. Highbeam Assist The system's optical sensor is located behind the ▌Adaptive Highbeam Assist function...
Light and vision Adjusting the interior lighting for body manufac- Adjusting the interior lighting turer add-on equipment Adjusting the interior lighting To switch the front left reading lamp on/off: Versions 1 to 4 press button 1. p Switches the front-left reading lamp To deactivate automatic interior lighting con- trol: press button 2.
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Light and vision Switching the rear passenger compartment interior lighting on/off Position of motion detector If the vehicle is equipped with a motion detector, the cargo compartment lamp is also activated via the motion detector. If the motion detector detects movement in the cargo compartment while the vehicle is stationary, the cargo compartment lamp will switch on for approximately two minutes.
Light and vision Activating brightness for zones Changing bulbs Select Brightness. Instructions for replacing illuminants Deactivate Link Zones. The Direct, Indirect Accents zones can be & WARNING Risk of burns from hot compo- set separately. nent parts whilst replacing a bulb Bulbs, lamps and plug connectors can become Activating effects very hot during operation.
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Light and vision Replacing front light bulbs (vehicles with halogen headlamps) ▌Overview of illuminant types You can replace the following light sources. Low beam/perimeter light housing cover High beam/daytime running lights housing cover Turn signal light socket Switch off the lighting system. Halogen headlamps Low beam/perimeter light: pull housing cover High beam/daytime running lights:...
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Light and vision Replacing rear bulbs ▌Changing the tail lamp ▌Overview of rear illuminant types Requirements: You can replace the following light sources. Brake light/tail light/perimeter light: light source type P 21 W Backup lamps: light source type P 21 W Rear fog lights: light source type P 21 W Vehicles with standard tail lamps Brake lights/tail lamps/perimeter lights:...
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Light and vision ▌License plate lamp Requirements: License plate lamp: light bulb type W 5 W Switch off the lighting system. Place a screwdriver, for example, at opening between lamp and panel and care- fully pry off the lamp 3. Remove lamp from panel 1.
Light and vision Switch off the interior lighting. Washing: press the button on the combination switch in the direction of arrow as far as Press in the catch spring of lens with a suit- the second pressure point. able object, e.g. a screwdriver, and then lever off the lens with the lamp housing.
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Light and vision Replacing the windshield wiper blades (WET WIPER Always switch off the windshield wipers SYSTEM) and vehicle before opening the hood. & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the Replacing the wiper blades windshield wipers are switched on while If the wiper blades are worn out, they will no wiper blades are being replaced longer wipe the windshield properly.
Light and vision Carefully remove hose from the wiper Mirrors blade. Operating the outside mirrors Attach hose to the new wiper blade. Insert new wiper blade in the holder on & WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust- wiper arm 3. ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in motion When doing so, take into account the different...
Light and vision Adjusting the outside mirrors electrically be reset. Only then will the automatic mirror folding function work properly. Switch on the power supply or the vehicle. Briefly press button 2. Heating the outside mirrors Vehicles without a rear window heater: at low temperatures, the mirror heater will switch on automatically once the vehicle has been star- ted.
Light and vision multifocal lenses to be sufficiently able to see traf- tem error occurs, a crossed out camera with the fic including via the displays. number 2 will appear on the left side of the display. If the camera on top of the roof at the rear is In this case, no camera image is available for dirty, the image may be impaired.
Climate control Overview of climate control systems Heating system overview Sets the temperature ¤ Switches the rear window defroster on/off ( page 91) O Switches footwell air distribution on/off ¬ Switches windshield defrosting on/off page 90) & Vehicle switched on: Max Comfort mode cut-in;...
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Climate control TEMPMATIC overview w Sets the temperature Display K Sets the airflow Î Vehicles with windshield heater: switches the windshield heater on/off page 91) & Vehicle switched on: Max Comfort mode cut-in; Vehicle switched off: Pre-entry climate control Vehicles with rear window defrosters: ¤ switches the rear window defroster on/off page 91) h Switches air-recirculation mode on/off...
Climate control THERMOTRONIC overview page 104) the heating/air-conditioning output w Sets the temperature will automatically be reduced. Display K Sets the airflow Drive pro- Vehicle characteristics Î Vehicles with windshield heater: gram switches the windshield heater on/off page 91) A (Com- Normal heating and air-condition- ing output fort)
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Climate control reach the desired vehicle interior temperature or In addition, comply with the following air-condition- that it cannot be reached at all. ing instructions in order to minimize energy con- sumption: MaxComfort mode Select as low a blower setting as possible. Depending on its equipment, your vehicle may have a MaxComfort mode.
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Climate control Automatically regulating climate control Defrosting the windows Requirements: Windows fogged up on the inside The climate control system has been switched Vehicles with heating system on ( page 89). Press the ¬ button. When windshield defrosting is switched on, the Switching on automatic climate control temperature and airflow cannot be adjusted.
Climate control Air-recirculation mode will automatically switch on in the following cases: in high outside temperatures while the vehicle is driving through a tunnel (vehicles with THERMOTRONIC automatic cli- mate control and navigation only) when the wiping with washer fluid function is switched on ( page 81) The indicator lamp on the h button will not...
Climate control Selecting seats Pre-entry climate control Driver's Seat Only Use the setting to specify Notes on pre-entry climate control whether only the driver's seat or also the front passenger seat is air-conditioned. & WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to expo- The seat-specific functions of pre-entry climate sure to extreme heat or cold in the vehicle control, such as seat heating, will be per-...
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Climate control The set temperature can be changed up to one on the air-conditioning control panel or switch minute after the start of pre-entry climate control. off the preselection of the time in the eSprinter menu. At low charge levels of the high-voltage bat- tery, it may not be possible to reach the Seat heating will also remain switched on after desired interior temperature.
Driving and parking Despite the sound generator, the vehicle still Driving may not be heard by other road users. Adapt Notes on electric mode your driving style accordingly. The sound generator is off when the vehicle is & DANGER Risk of fire and explosion from stationary.
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Driving and parking Using the high-voltage disconnect device in the engine compartment Disconnect the drive system manually only under the prerequisites in the specified situations. Open the hood ( page 171). Open the fuse box in the seat base of the driv- er's seat ( page 187).
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Driving and parking System limits intelligent and anticipatory recuperation with ECO Assist The braking effect of the electric motor during hqq No recuperation: the vehicle coasts, recuperation in overrun mode may be reduced or rolls freely, e.g. for driving on highways may not be available at all in the following situa- tions: hq Decreased recuperation: slight deceler-...
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Driving and parking Starting the engine ▌Starting the vehicle with the start/stop button Requirements: the key is in detection range of the antenna page 39) and the key battery is not dis- charged. To switch on the power supply: press button once.
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Driving and parking Driving tips ▌Notes on driving & WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal. This will jeopardize the operating and road safety of the vehicle.
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You can permanently limit the speed of your vehi- when operating mobile communications equip- cle. ment: Mercedes-Benz recommends a qualified specialist Please observe the legal requirements for the workshop for programming the speed limitation. country in which you are driving.
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This heats mends that you only have brake linings and brake the brake discs so that they dry more quickly, discs which are approved by Mercedes-Benz instal- which protects them against corrosion. led in your vehicle.
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Driving and parking 101 Driving on flooded roads Always wear your seat belt even when Bear in mind that vehicles traveling in front or in driving off-road. the opposite direction create waves. This may cause the maximum permissible water depth to be &...
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When you drive off road and on construction sites, sand, mud and water, for example, possibly mixed Mercedes-Benz recommends that you addi- with oil, may get into the brakes. This may lead to a tionally carry a shovel and a recovery rope reduction in braking performance or total brake with a shackle in the vehicle.
104 Driving and parking Use program selector button to switch Drive programs between the following drive programs: Function of the program selector button A (Comfort) ; (Eco) Í (MAX Range) Depending on the drive program selected, the fol- lowing vehicle characteristics will change: The performance of heating or air conditioning Output of the drive system Acceleration...
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Driving and parking 105 Before parking the vehicle, apply the In addition, the children could also set the parking brake. vehicle in motion, for example by: releasing the parking brake. Press the brake pedal and the DIRECT SELECT changing gear. lever upwards or downwards to the first point of resistance.
106 Driving and parking Depending on the situation, it may take a short * NOTE Accelerated aging of the high-volt- time until transmission position j is age battery may occur if the following rec- engaged. Therefore, always pay attention to ommendations are not observed.
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Driving and parking 107 Recommendations for handling the high-voltage battery: Only use direct current (mode 4) to quick- charge the high-voltage battery if necessary. Charge the high-voltage battery on average to a state of charge of 80%. Beyond a state of charge of 80%, the charging time is signifi- cantly increased.
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108 Driving and parking System limits State of charge at next set departure time Remaining range at current state of charge The charging time of the high-voltage battery may be increased by the following: Current state of charge of the high-voltage battery high or low outside temperatures ü...
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Driving and parking 109 Adjust the settings in the fleet management Setting the departure time system, if possible. The set departure times are used for the vehicle's pre-entry climate control system and to predict the Setting the charging program state of charge at the time selected. Select Home, Work or Standard.
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Mercedes‑Benz charging cable. remove charg- ing cable Purchase these parts at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center and obtain advice % Flashes white Malfunction there. during locking or unlocking Mercedes-Benz thoroughly tests these original...
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Driving and parking 111 Has been properly installed and * NOTE Overloading the mains socket due to excessive charging current Has been inspected by a qualified electri- cian If the charging current is too high, the fuse could be tripped or the external mains supply For safety reasons, only use charging could overheat.
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112 Driving and parking Observe the local network requirements at your After the fuse in the building is switched on current location when charging. When charging again, the charging process resumes automati- with alternating current at a charging station with- cally.
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Driving and parking 113 the wallbox or charging station is not equipped with a charging cable, insert the plug of the optional charging cable into the wallbox or charging station socket as far as it will go. The indicator lamp # and status display initially flash orange, and then green as soon as the high-voltage battery is charged.
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114 Driving and parking Ending the charging process Unlocking the charge port with the emergency release Requirements: The distance of the key to the vehicle socket is & WARNING Risk of burns from hot compo- no greater than 3 ft (1 m) or the vehicle is nents in the engine compartment unlocked.
Driving and parking 115 Press the charging interruption button on the * NOTE Damage to the vehicle or the drive- vehicle socket and check the indicator lamps train due to rolling away to ensure that the charging process has ended Always park your vehicle safely and page 114).
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116 Driving and parking In addition, at least one of the following conditions In addition, the children could also set the must be fulfilled: vehicle in motion, for example by: the driver is not sitting in the driver's seat releasing the parking brake. the belt buckle is undone changing gear.
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Driving and parking 117 ▌Applying/releasing the electric parking brake While driving, press the ! switch of the electric parking brake. manually The vehicle is braked as long as you keep the ! switch of the electric parking brake & WARNING Risk of accident and injury if depressed.
118 Driving and parking The on-board computer displays the state of take into account road, weather or traffic condi- charge of the high-voltage battery on the tions. instrument cluster display ( page 139). Some driving systems can regulate or limit the speed to a previously set value.
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Driving and parking 119 System limits ASR improves traction, i.e. the transfer of power from the tires to the road surface, for a sustained ABS may be impaired or may not function if a mal- period and therefore also improves the driving sta- function has occurred and the yellow ! ABS bility of the vehicle.
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120 Driving and parking ® ® If the ESP OFF å warning lamp lights up can, within physical limits, monitor and improve driving stability and traction in the follow- ® steadily on the instrument cluster, ESP is deacti- ing situations: vated.
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Driving and parking 121 If the sensor system and evaluation logic detect If you apply the brakes yourself in a critical situa- tion or depress the brake pedal during autonomous ® trailer swinging movements, ESP trailer stabiliza- braking, situation-dependent brake force boosting tion initially brakes individual vehicle wheels in a will occur.
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122 Driving and parking The distance warning function can assist you with an intermittent warning tone and warning lamps in the following situations: Vehicles traveling Stationary vehi- Crossing vehicles Crossing pedes- Stationary pedes- in front cles trians/cyclists trians Up to approx. Up to approx.
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Driving and parking 123 The system may not react correctly in the following Cruise control situations: ▌Function of cruise control In complex traffic situations, objects may not To maintain a previously stored speed, cruise con- always be clearly detected. trol accelerates and brakes the vehicle independ- Pedestrians or vehicles move quickly into the ently.
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124 Driving and parking Do not use cruise control in the following situa- Press J. The last stored speed will be called up and tions: maintained by the vehicle. In the event of frequent changes in speed, e.g. The current vehicle speed will be stored if the in heavy traffic or winding roads last stored speed has been deleted.
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Driving and parking 125 This gives you enough time to move your foot from Activating the HOLD function the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and & WARNING Risk of an accident due to the depress it before the vehicle begins to roll. HOLD function being active when you &...
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126 Driving and parking The driver leaves the driver's seat. You can select from the following views: The driver's door is opened. Normal view The vehicle is switched off. Wide-angle view Trailer view Rear-view camera The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a mir- ror image, as it would appear in the inside rearview ▌Function of the rear view camera mirror.
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Driving and parking 127 Only use the guide lines of the camera image for orientation. Do not travel further than the lowest horizontal guide line when approaching objects. You may otherwise damage your vehi- cle and/or the object. Camera perspectives Trailer view (if trailer hitch is installed) Yellow guide line, locating aid Red guide line at a distance of approximately...
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128 Driving and parking If the area is illuminated with fluorescent light- ATTENTION ASSIST ing, the inside rear-view mirror display may ▌Function of ATTENTION ASSIST flicker ATTENTION ASSIST can assist you on long, monot- If there is a rapid change in temperature, e.g. onous journeys, e.g.
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Driving and parking 129 ments are displayed in the circle as the atten- Suggesting a rest area tion level decreases, with the color of the Suggest Rest Area. Select diminishing circle segments changing from Activate or deactivate the function. green, to orange, to red accordingly. If ATTENTION ASSIST detects fatigue or If the ATTENTION ASSIST cannot calculate the increasing lapses in concentration, the system...
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130 Driving and parking When a trailer is connected, the radar sensor's mum of three minutes after the drive system field of vision may be impaired, thereby mak- has been switched off. The end of the availa- ing limited monitoring possible. Always pay bility of the exit warning function is indicated careful attention to the traffic situation and by a series of flashes in the outside mirror.
Driving and parking 131 Lane Keeping Assist able shade conditions or in rain, snow, fog or spray. ▌Function of Lane Keeping Assist Glare from oncoming traffic, direct sunlight or reflections. There is dirt on the windshield in the vicinity of the multifunction camera or the camera is fog- ged up, damaged or obscured.
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132 Driving and parking Note the following regarding the tongue weight: & WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to incorrectly installed ball neck Make full use of the maximum tongue weight, where possible. If the ball neck is not properly mounted and Never allow the tongue weight to fall below a secured, it may come loose along with the legally prescribed minimum;...
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Driving and parking 133 The vehicle/trailer combination will require Driving tips more sensitive steering. If the trailer starts to sway, remember the following The vehicle/trailer combination will have a points: larger turning circle. Do not accelerate under any circumstances. This may impair the vehicle's driving characteris- Do not countersteer.
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Driving and parking 135 Make sure that your trailer combination meets vate its brakes. Then increase the pressure on local regulations. This not only applies to your the brake pedal. place of residence, but also to your destination. Avoid constant braking, as this could cause the Information on this can be obtained from the vehicle brakes and possibly also the trailer police and local authorities.
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When driv- fere with other electronic systems in the vehicle. ing with a trailer, you should not exceed the maxi- Mercedes-Benz therefore recommends that you mum permissible gross combination weight rating have the cabling of the connector plug carried out (GCWR).
Instrument cluster and on-board computer 137 The power availability display includes two Overview of the instrument cluster areas: & WARNING Risk of accident due to an In the area below g, the recovered power of instrument cluster malfunction the vehicle during recuperation is displayed. In the event of a failure or malfunction of the In the area above g, the current amount of instrument cluster, you will not recognize limi-...
138 Instrument cluster and on-board computer To add favourites and Overview of the buttons on the steering wheel themes: press and hold. £ Activates Voice Control Sys- tem. Overview and operation of the on-board com- puter & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor- mation systems and communications equipment If you operate information systems and com-...
Instrument cluster and on-board computer 139 Steering-wheel buttons Swipe in the direction of the arrow Left-hand steering wheel control panel Quickly scroll through all lists Radio Media In the menu, use Call up the main menu ò rapid scroll to select a station, audio track or video scene.
140 Instrument cluster and on-board computer if the state of charge of the high-voltage bat- State of charge in % ( page 140) tery is very low Charging active if there is a malfunction in the drive system õ display ( page 97) Current range, depending on driving style and You can improve the reduced power availability by...
Instrument cluster and on-board computer 141 Calling up the assistant display Adjusting the instrument lighting On-board computer: Service The following displays are available on the Assis- tance menu: Assistant display Turn brightness control upwards or down- wards. The lighting of the instrument cluster and the controls in the vehicle interior will be adjusted.
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142 Instrument cluster and on-board computer Trip computer: From Start From Reset Digital speedometer ATTENTION ASSIST display: break in less than 15 mins Resetting values on the trip menu of the on-board computer Standard display (example) On-board computer: Trip distance Trip Distance unit The wording may differ on the main menu dis-...
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Instrument cluster and on-board computer 143 Observe the notes on calibrating the high-volt- age battery ( page 168). Confirm the selection of Perform Calibration and carry out a normal or a special calibration page 169). Exit the menu without confirming. Calling up settings on the on-board computer On-board computer: Settings...
Benz Center to find out whether these func- overhead control panel tions are available in your country. A call to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center was Please note that product scopes can vary initiated using the me button in the overhead con-...
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To arrange a service appointment: select Call. are not activated After your confirmation, the vehicle data is sent and the Mercedes-Benz customer center If no Mercedes me connect services are activated deals with your appointment. The information and the data protection query has been confirmed, is then sent to your desired service outlet.
If the multimedia system is available in the vehicle, Data transfer when Mercedes me connect services you can also call the Mercedes-Benz customer are activated center using the multimedia system Only in the second step, only for the respective page 144).
Apps up to date. Please note that the Mercedes me call is a Mercedes-Benz service. In the event of an emer- gency always call the national emergency services Calling up a Mercedes me user account first or use the Mercedes-Benz emergency call sys-...
C USB ports . illustrations in the Operator's Manual. You can operate the multimedia system with the MBUX stands for Mercedes-Benz User Experience. following central control elements: Touch Control Overview of the MBUX multimedia system...
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150 MBUX multimedia system Home screen overview =9Ì: Swipe in the direction of the arrow (navigate) a Press (confirm) G Returns to the previous display 6 Makes or accepts a call ~ Rejects or ends a call To increase volume: swipe upwards To reduce volume: swipe down 8 To switch off the sound: press ß...
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MBUX multimedia system 151 To save the destination in the digital map: Function of the MBUX Voice Assistant touch the touchscreen and hold until a mes- sage is shown. & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor- mation systems and communications To set the volume on a scale: touch the equipment touchscreen and move the finger to the left or...
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152 MBUX multimedia system Conducting a dialog Information on users, suggestions and favorites Starting a dialog & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur- Say "Hey Mercedes" to activate the MBUX ing adjustment of the driver's seat after Voice Assistant. Voice activation must be calling up a driver profile switched on in the multimedia system.
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MBUX multimedia system 153 me PIN and a profile photo are made in the Scan the displayed QR code with the Mercedes me App or in the Mercedes me Portal. Mercedes me App or any QR code scanner on a mobile device. If the Mercedes me App is not User-specific content and applications with per- yet installed on your mobile device, you will be sonal data are protected by different levels of...
154 MBUX multimedia system Select Protect Content. dialed as well as suggestions based on your music preferences. Select Voice Recognition. To delete collected suggestions: select Î. If necessary, authenticate yourself on the mul- Select Yes. timedia system. The suggestions are reset. Setting up voice recognition Adding favorites from categories Speak the sentence shown on the media dis-...
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MBUX multimedia system 155 Install these updates, or else the security of your For software updates requiring a safe vehicle sta- multimedia system cannot be ensured. tus: when the last installation step is reached, a message appears on the media display after the The multimedia system displays a corresponding vehicle is switched off.
MBUX multimedia system 157 not available in all languages. If a language is not cle or transferring it to a third party, or after available, the navigation announcements will be in use as a hire car. English. ▌Setting the language Navigation Multimedia system: Switching on navigation...
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Map with complete route The service has been activated at an If the map is moved, the map switches authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. between 3D direction of travel and 2D north If Online Search is not available, the search is orientation.
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MBUX multimedia system 159 Switches to digits and special characters Switches to upper-case or lower-case letters If available, selecting the p symbol starts the MBUX Voice Assistant. Enter the destination in 1. The entries can be made in any order. The search results are displayed in a list.
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160 MBUX multimedia system To call the destination: if a telephone number When the alternative routes have been calcula- is available, select Call. ted, display the route in the navigation window by swiping to the right or left. Searching for POIs in the vicinity of the destination Select Start.
162 MBUX multimedia system tem. Also for use with two phone mode with smart- Mercedes-Benz does not guarantee the accu- phone integration, only one additional mobile racy of the information provided in relation to ® phone can be connected using Bluetooth with the the car park or parking area.
MBUX multimedia system 163 The following vehicle status data is transmitted: Sound settings Transmission position engaged Overview of functions in the Sound menu Distinction between parked, standstill, rolling The setting options and functions available depend and driving on the sound system installed. You can find out Day/night mode of the instrument cluster which sound system is installed in your vehicle in Drive type...
164 Transporting Camera-based driving systems and the sensor Notes on loading guidelines functions of the inside rear-view mirror may be impaired if you are transporting a load on the roof & WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured and it protrudes more than 16 in (40 cm) over the objects in the vehicle front edge of the roof.
Transporting 165 Make sure that the load is secure before every Securing loads journey and at regular intervals during a long jour- Notes on load securing ney. Adjust the load securing as necessary. Infor- mation on how to secure loads correctly can be &...
166 Transporting Overview of cargo tie-down point Carrier systems Information on the roof luggage rack & WARNING Risk of injury if maximum roof load is exceeded The vehicle center of gravity and the usual driv- ing characteristics as well as the steering and braking characteristics will change.
300 miles (500 km). Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use only roof luggage racks that have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz. These help to pre- vent vehicle damage. Have mounting rails retrofitted only at a qualified specialist workshop. Otherwise, you could damage the vehicle.
You can obtain further information concerning the cialist workshop. servicing of your vehicle from a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- Non-operational times with the battery disconnec- ter. Displaying the service due date...
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Maintenance and care 169 Further information Without calibration, the information displayed with respect to the range, the predicted range and the The amount of time the vehicle remains con- state of charge will become increasingly imprecise. nected to a public charging station is increased if the high-voltage battery is calibra- ted during or after the charging process.
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170 Maintenance and care A calibration is suitable if the following condi- Check that the maximum state of charge is set to 100% ( page 108). tions are met: Check if an electrical consumer was used dur- You charge the vehicle up to a state of ing calibration or the power supply was charge of 100%.
Maintenance and care 171 Charge the vehicle up to a state of charge of Never touch the danger zone surrounding 100%. moving components, e.g. the rotation When a state of charge of 100% has been area of the fan. reached, the calibration is finished. Remove jewelry and watches.
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172 Maintenance and care & WARNING Risk of injury when the hood is * NOTE Damage to the hood opened Pushing the hood closed with your hands could The hood may suddenly drop into the end posi- damage it. tion. To close the hood, let it drop from the There is a risk of injury for anyone in the specified height.
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MAX mark 2. Adding coolant Refill the coolant to upper MAX mark the coolant expansion reservoir. Use only coolant approved by Mercedes-Benz to avoid damaging the engine cooling system. Washer fluid reservoir (example) Replace coolant expansion reservoir cap Pre-mix the washer fluid in the correct mixing and tighten it in a clockwise direction.
174 Maintenance and care Notes on using a power washer Cleaning and care Notes on washing the vehicle in an automatic car & WARNING Risk of an accident when using wash power washers with round-spray nozzles The water jet can cause externally invisible &...
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Windows Clean windows inside and outside with a Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or sol- damp cloth and with a cleaning agent rec- vent-based cleaning agents to clean the ommended for Mercedes-Benz. insides of windows.
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& WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries that have been recommended and from bleached seat belts approved by Mercedes-Benz. Then wipe Bleaching or dyeing seat belts can severely it over again with a dry cloth. weaken them.
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Clean the mirror glass with a cloth moistened If very dirty: use a cleaning agent recommen- with glass cleaner. ded for Mercedes-Benz. Clean the light sensors of the inside rearview Do not use any cleaning agents, polishes or mirror with a dry cotton cloth.
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178 Maintenance and care Curtains The curtains may be dry-cleaned only. Do not wash the curtains.
Insufficient network coverage from the wireless service providers may result in an emergency call not being transmitted. eCall is a standard feature in your Mercedes-Benz vehicle. In order to function as intended, the sys- tem relies on the transmission of data detailed in the "Emergency call system data transfer"...
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A message with accident data is transmitted to Requirements: the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center. The vehicle is switched on. The Mercedes-Benz emergency call center can The 12 V on-board electrical system battery is transmit the vehicle position data to one of the sufficiently charged.
Do not drive with a flat tire. and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. These batteries provide increased impact protec- Replace the flat tire with the spare wheel. tion to prevent vehicle occupants from suffering...
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182 Breakdown assistance Observe this Operator's Manual. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not lean over the battery. Do not inhale battery gases. Consult a qualified specialist workshop if you wish Keep children away from the battery. to leave your vehicle parked up for long periods.
Permitted towing methods If the vehicle is moved rearwards when the In the event of a breakdown, Mercedes-Benz rec- drive system has failed, e. g. when pushing or ommends that you have the vehicle transported maneuvering, the drive system can be dam- instead of towed.
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184 Breakdown assistance Permitted towing methods Both axles on the ground Rear axle raised Yes, a maximum of 30 miles (50 km) at 30 mph Yes, if the steering wheel is fixed in the center (50 km/h) position with a steering wheel lock If the transmission cannot be shifted into posi- If the display on the instrument cluster is tion i, transport the vehicle (...
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Breakdown assistance 185 Do not activate the HOLD function. Load the vehicle onto the transporter. Deactivate the tow-away alarm ( page 54). Use the parking brake to secure the vehicle against rolling away. Deactivate Active Brake Assist ( page 123). Only secure the vehicle by the wheels.
Electrical components or systems could be damaged by incorrect fuses. Only use fuses which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz and which have the correct fuse rating. The electrical fuses in your vehicle isolate defec- tive circuits. If a fuse blows, all the components on the circuit and their functions will cease to oper- ate.
Breakdown assistance 187 Opening the fuse box in the seat base of the driv- Closing the fuse box er's seat Slide the insert into clips 2. Close the insert by pressing on marked posi- tions 1. Put on the stowage compartment cover in the co-driver's footwell and lock it ( page 187).
188 Breakdown assistance Inserting and locking the cover The hydraulic jack is located in side compartment above the co-driver door step. Slide in the cover and press it downwards. The jack has a maximum weight of 16.5 lbs Press down quick-release fastener until it (7.5 kg) depending on the vehicle's equipment.
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Breakdown assistance 189 Remove jack and the pump lever rod. To close: press the cover firmly so that fasten- engage.
M+S tires . Using summer tires at very cold tem- peratures could cause cracks to form, thereby bulges on tires damaging the tires permanently. Mercedes-Benz deformation or severe corrosion on wheels cannot accept responsibility for this type of dam- age.
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufficient tire tread Only install snow chains that have been approved by Mercedes-Benz for these M+S tires with a tread depth of less than ãin tires. (4 mm) are not suitable for use in winter and do not provide sufficient grip.
For safety reasons, only use snow chains that can: have been specifically approved for your vehi- shorten the service life of the tires cle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains with the same quality standard. contribute to tire damage The snow chains must be retightened after adversely affect driving characteristics and driving approximately 0.6 miles (1 km).
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Wheels and tires 193 Examine the tires for foreign objects. malfunction, which can cause tire pressure loss. Check whether the tire has a puncture or the valve has a leak. Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps specifically approved by Mercedes- If you are unable to rectify the damage, Benz for your vehicle onto the tire valve.
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194 Wheels and tires rim diameter is part of the tire size and can be found on the side wall of the tire ( page 202). Front axle tire pressures on vehicles with rear wheel drive and single tires Max. front axle load 4101 lbs (1860 kg) tires/disk wheel Load condition Max.
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Wheels and tires 195 Note that the tire pressure monitoring system must sure telltale when one or more of your tires is first learn the correct tire pressure for the current significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when operating situation. the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as In most cases, the tire pressure monitoring system possible, and inflate them to the proper pres-...
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196 Wheels and tires Bear in mind the following related topic: Bear in mind the following related topic: Notes on tire pressure ( page 192) Notes on tire pressure ( page 192) ▌Checking the tire pressure with the tire pressure ▌Restarting the tire pressure monitoring system monitoring system Requirements...
The load rating must be at least half the ditions: permissible axle load of the vehicle. (1) this device may not Mercedes-Benz recommends you use the cause harmful interfer- load-bearing index, which is given in the ence, and vehicle documents.
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If in doubt, ask an authorized Also observe the following information: Mercedes-Benz dealer. The information about permissible weights on Even if you have calculated the total payload care- the vehicle identification plate (...
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Wheels and tires 199 Step 1 Example 1 Example 2 Combined maximum weight of 1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) occupants and load (data from the Tire and Loading Information placard) Step 2 Example 1 Example 2 Number of people in the vehicle (driver and occupants) Distribution of the occupants Front: 2...
200 Wheels and tires Tire labeling Overview of tire labeling Tread wear grade Traction grade Temperature grade The data shown in the illustration is sample data. This grading is not legally prescribed for Can- ada, but specified in most cases anyway. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards Tread wear grade page 200)
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Wheels and tires 201 government test surface made from asphalt and requirements of the U.S. Department of Trans- concrete. portation. Manufacturer identification code: manufac- Temperature grade turer identification code provides informa- tion about the tire manufacturer. New tires & WARNING Risk of accident from tire over- have a code with two symbols.
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202 Wheels and tires Information on maximum tire pressure First letter(s) Nominal tire width in millimeters The data shown in the illustration is sample Aspect ratio in % data. Tire code Maximum permitted tire pressure for which the Rim diameter tire is approved must not be exceeded.
Ensure that your tires have the required speed rat- Association of Canada (RAC) regarding the tire ing. You can obtain information on the required traction on snow. speed rating at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. Information on definitions (tires and loading) Summer tires...
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204 Wheels and tires optional equipment available for the vehicle, PSI (pounds per square inch): standard unit of regardless of whether it is actually installed on the measurement for tire pressure. vehicle or not. Aspect ratio: relationship between tire height and Rim: the part of the wheel on which the tire is tire width in percent.
Load-bearing index Speed rating Accessories that are not approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz , or are not being used cor- rectly, can impair operating safety. & WARNING Risk of injury through exceeding Before purchasing and using non-approved acces-...
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LT245/75 R16 operating permit being rendered invalid. Also observe the following further related subjects: Mercedes-Benz recommends that you stay within a wheel size group when changing a Notes on tire pressure ( page 192) tire.
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Wheels and tires 207 side the range of tolerance, driving safety systems Vehicles with rear wheel drive and driving systems may be operationally impaired or may detect a malfunction and switch them- selves off. Information on the direction of the tires' rotation Tires with a specified direction of rotation have additional benefits, e.g.
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207). Only use the vehicle-specific jack that has If necessary, remove the wheel trim. been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz Assemble the lug wrench extension using the to raise the vehicle. If the jack is used incor- middle rod and the rod with the largest diame- rectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is ter from the three-piece jack pump lever.
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Wheels and tires 209 Vehicles with rear-wheel drive Insert the pump handle with the largest rod pointing forward into the recess on the jack and secure by turning it clockwise. Place the jack vertically beneath the jack sup- port points described below. Jack support points Only use the middle rod and the pump handle rod with the largest diameter for the jack as a wheel...
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Ensure that the wheel bolts or wheel nuts wheel nuts which have been approved by are tightened to the prescribed tighten- Mercedes-Benz and for the wheel in question. ing torque. If you are not sure, do not move the vehi- When you install the steel spare wheel, it is essen- cle.
Wheels and tires 211 Requirements: a trim that covers the whole wheel, or just The new wheel has been installed covers the center. page 210). Wheel with wheel trim: position the opening in the wheel trim for the tire valve over the tire Observe the notes on raising the vehicle valve.
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212 Wheels and tires Replace the tires after six years at the latest, & WARNING Risk of accident due to incor- regardless of wear. This also applies to the spare rect wheel and tire dimensions wheel. Mounting an emergency spare wheel or spare If you have installed an emergency spare wheel may severely impair the driving charac- wheel or a spare wheel, the tire pressure mon-...
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Wheels and tires 213 Using the lug wrench from the vehicle tool kit, Vehicles with rear-wheel drive: removing the spare turn the now visible bolts counter-clockwise by wheel (vehicle with lowered chassis) approximately 20 turns. Slightly raise the spare wheel carrier unhook left-hand retaining hook 3.
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214 Wheels and tires Place the jack beneath the corresponding jack Vehicles with rear-wheel drive: removing the spare support point. wheel (chassis) Move the pump lever up and down until the tire is raised a maximum of 1.18 in (3 cm) off the ground.
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Wheels and tires 215 Slide the pump lever for the jack into the sleeve on the spare wheel carrier 4. Raise the spare wheel carrier with the pump lever and attach the right-hand retaining hook 1. Slightly raise the spare wheel carrier and attach the left-hand retaining hook 1.
216 Technical data When operating two-way radios in the Information on the technical data vehicle, always connect them to the low- The given data only applies to vehicles with stand- reflection exterior antenna. ard equipment. You can obtain further information at a qualified specialist workshop.
Technical data 217 Use Technical Specification ISO/TS 21609 (Road Radio regulations Vehicles - EMC guidelines for installation of after- Regulatory radio identifiers and specific notes market radio frequency transmitting equipment) when retrofitting two-way radios. Comply with the Manufacturer information about radio-based vehi- legal requirements for detachable parts.
218 Technical data Vehicle identification plate, vehicle identification number (VIN) and engine number Vehicle identification plate Vehicle identification plate (example: USA, incomplete vehicles) Vehicle manufacturer VIN (vehicle identification number) Permissible gross mass Permissible gross mass of vehicle combination Maximum permissible front axle load Maximum permissible rear axle load Manufacturing date Depending on the vehicle model, the vehicle identi-...
Technical data 219 Engraved VIN is located underneath the hood. VIN below the windshield Vehicle identification plate (example: Canada, incomplete vehicles) Vehicle manufacturer The VIN is also attached as a label on the lower VIN (vehicle identification number) section of the windshield 2. Permissible gross mass Permissible gross mass of vehicle combination Emission Control Information label...
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( page 175). your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Damage caused to Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz in the vehicle by using products that have not been accordance with MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval approved is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz 331.0.
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Always use coolant approved for Only use windshield washer fluid which is Mercedes-Benz. also suitable for use on plastic surfaces, e.g. MB SummerFit or MB WinterFit. Observe the instructions in the MB Spec- ifications for operating fluids320.1.
81 kWh Use only R‑134a refrigerant and the PAG oil approved for your vehicle by Type Lithium-ion Mercedes-Benz. Usable energy content 81 kWh Do not mix the approved PAG oil with another PAG oil. Charging time – Mode approx.
You can obtain further information on the trailer hitch at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have a trailer hitch retrofitted at an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center. Only use a trailer hitch which has been tested and specially approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle.
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7500 lbs (3.400 t). mum permissible weights. Please consult an In trailer operation, do not exceed any individual authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if you have maximum permissible gross weight of those speci- any further questions. fied in the table.
Technical data 225 Loading rails Rated tensile force of cargo tie-down point in the cargo compartment Cargo tie-down point Rated tensile force Loading rails on cargo 1124.0 lbf (500 daN) floor Lower loading rail on 449.6 lbf (200 daN) side wall The bodybuilder label is found on the front-end module above the radiator and contains the vehi- Upper loading rail on...
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226 Technical data * NOTE Risk of accident if the maximum permissible roof load is exceeded If the weight of the roof luggage, including the roof luggage rack, exceeds the maximum per- missible roof load, there will be a risk of an accident.
Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 227 Display messages Introduction ▌Function of display messages Display messages appear on the instrument clus- ter. The display messages with graphic displays can be displayed in simplified format in the Operator's Manual and may deviate from the display on the instrument cluster.
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228 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The respective window air bag is malfunctioning ( page 34). & WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury due to a malfunction in the window curtain airbag Left Side Curtain Airbag The window curtain airbag might be triggered unintentionally or...
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Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 229 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * A malfunction has occurred in the system; the parking brake is inoper- ative. & WARNING Risk of an accident due to a brake system malfunc- Parking Brake Inopera- tion tive...
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230 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of accident due to restricted braking power When the brake pads have reached their wear limit, the braking power may be restricted. Drive on carefully. Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
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If an emergency call is unavailable, a message to this effect will appear on the instrument cluster. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. You can find more information on the regional availability of the emergency call system at: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ connect_ecall * EBD, ABS and ESP ®...
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232 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ÷ * ESP ® is temporarily unavailable. Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be mal- functioning. Currently Unavailable & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ®...
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Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 233 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive on carefully. ® Have ABS and ESP checked immediately at a qualified spe- cialist workshop. Drive on carefully. Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions...
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234 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions When the causes have been eliminated, the driving systems and driv- ing safety systems will be available again. If the display message does not disappear: Stop in accordance with the traffic conditions. Clean all sensors ( page 175).
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Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 235 Climate control Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Pre-entry Climate Con- * Pre-entry climate control was activated more than three times during trol Available Again via a week profile without a journey taking place. The function has been Week Profile after Vehi- deactivated in order to conserve energy.
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236 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions To guarantee max. * The high-voltage battery is not calibrated. range, carry out battery Calibrate the high-voltage battery ( page 168). calibration Begin charg- ing process up to 100% To guarantee max.
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Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 237 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions è * You cannot pull away while the charging cable is connected. Disconnect the charging cable from the vehicle. Charger Cable Connec- * The charge level of the high-voltage battery has reached the reserve Ý...
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238 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( page 115). Do not drive on. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * The charge level of the high-voltage battery is so low that driving is no Û...
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Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 239 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive on. The tire pressure monitoring system will restart automatically as soon as the cause has been rectified. * The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The wheel position is shown.
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240 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Á * This message reminds you not to leave your key in the vehicle. Take the key with you when you get out of the vehicle. Don't Forget Your Key Place Key in Marked * Key detection is malfunctioning.
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Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 241 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ¥ * The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum. Add washer fluid ( page 173). Refill Washer Fluid If the display message still appears: Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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242 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions To Engage Transmiss. * You have attempted to shift from position h or i to position k. Position R First Depress Depress the brake pedal. the Brake Shift the transmission to position k.
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Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 243 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Risk of rolling, driver's * Driver's seat detection does not detect a person on the driver's seat seat not occupied and and drive range k, i or h is selected. transmission not in P When you park the vehicle and leave the driver's seat, select drive range j and additionally secure the vehicle using the parking...
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244 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Avoiding high loads on the drive system, drive to the nearest quali- fied specialist workshop. * The coolant level is too low. * NOTE Damage to the drive system due to insufficient coolant Refill Coolant See Opera- Avoid long journeys with insufficient coolant.
Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 245 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The light sensor is malfunctioning. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. AUTO Lamp Function Inoperative * The exterior lighting is malfunctioning. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. * Vehicles with trailer hitch: a fuse may have blown.
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246 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Safety systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions *Vehicles with electric parking brake: the red electric parking brake indi- cator lamp does not light up. The yellow electric parking brake indicator lamp lights up. Meaning of the indicator lamps: The red indicator lamp does not light up: the electric parking brake has been released.
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Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 247 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions *Vehicles with electric parking brake: the red electric parking brake indi- cator lamp flashes. The yellow electric parking brake indicator lamp lights up. Meaning of the indicator lamps: The red electric parking brake indicator lamp flashes: the activation status of the electric parking brake is unknown.
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248 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions *Vehicles with manual parking brake: the parking brake red indicator lamp lights up. Meaning of the indicator lamp: The parking brake red indicator lamp lights up: the parking brake has been applied.
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Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 249 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of an accident if the EBD (electronic brake force distribution) malfunctions If the EBD malfunctions, the wheels may lock during braking. The braking characteristics may be impaired. The braking distance can increase in emergency situations.
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250 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Detection of a restraint system malfunction: The restraint system warning lamp 6 does not light up when the vehicle is switched on. The restraint system warning lamp 6 lights up continuously or repeatedly during a journey.
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Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 251 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions *The yellow ABS warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is switched on. ABS is malfunctioning. If an additional warning tone sounds, this means the EBD is malfunc- tioning.
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252 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Driving systems Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions *The red distance warning lamp lights up while you are driving and a warning tone sounds. You are approaching an obstacle at too high a speed. Be ready to apply the brakes immediately.
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Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 253 Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and Solutions *The red warning lamp lights up while the drive system is on. Û There is a malfunction in the drive system. High-voltage battery The high-voltage battery's condition of charge is too low. warning Note the messages on the instrument cluster display.
254 Index ASR (acceleration skid control)....119 1, 2, 3 ... Assistance system........118 3-zone automatic climate control (con- trol panel)........... 88 Assistant display (on-board computer)..141 ASSYST PLUS, After-sales service cen- ter, Service, Service interval display, Vehicle maintenance A/C function..........89 Battery disconnection periods.....
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Blind Spot Assist Notes on calibrating the high-volt- Activating/deactivating....... 130 age battery......... 168 Function..........129 Calling the customer center for Bodies (body/equipment mounting Mercedes-Benz......... 144 directives)........... 15 Calls Bottle holder..........66 Using overhead control panel....144 Brake Cameras ABS (anti-lock braking system).... 118 Rear-view camera.......
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256 Index Indicator (front)........78 Cargo compartment ventilation Low beam..........78 (roof ventilator)........91 Clearing fogged up windows....90 Characteristics of the tire......202 Control panel for 3-zone automatic Charge level display......108, 140 climate control........88 Charge level/charge display...... 108 Control panel for dual-zone auto- matic climate control......
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Index 257 Setting a speed........124 Display message, Message (instrument Storing a speed........124 cluster) Calling up in the on-board computer..227 Cup holders Notes..........227 Center console........66 Display messages Customer Assistance Center (CAC)..... 21 Coolant malfunction, stop vehicle immediately ......
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258 Index Á Obtain a New Key..... 240 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual..244 ¯ Off..........233 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Inopera- ë Off..........234 tive............. 244 Parking Brake Inoperative..229 Air Con. Energy Saving Mode Activ..240 Parking Brake See Operator's Apply Brake to Shift from 'P'....
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Index 259 Parking brake........100 Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative Recuperation........95 No Wheel Sensors......238 Slippery road surfaces......101 To Deselect P or N, Depress Brake Subjecting brakes to a load....100 and Start Engine......... 242 Wet road surfaces (brake)....100 To Engage Transmiss.
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260 Index Manually applying/releasing....117 Engaging reverse gear....... 105 Notes..........115 Engine electronics........216 Releasing automatically....... 116 Engine number.......... 218 Electric sliding door Environmental protection Function..........46 Driving style.......... 14 Open/close with button......46 Environmentally friendly driving style... 14 open/close with key button....47 Opening with the door handle....
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Index 261 HOLD function Notes..........125 General operating permit number (EC)..218 Switching on/off......... 125 Genuine parts..........14 Home screen Getting in/getting out......... 44 Central display........150 Grab handles Hydroplaning..........100 Using............ 44 Gross axle weight rating......218 Identification plate........218 Immobilizer..........
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Malfunction Making a call via the overhead con- Restraint system........29 trol panel..........144 Malfunction message Mercedes-Benz customer center..144 Notes on display messages....227 Transferred data......... 145 Mercedes me connect Displaying online map contents... 161 Accident and Breakdown Manage- Displaying weather information...
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264 Index Overview..........8 Objects in the vehicle interior Limited protection......... 32 Paint code..........218 Occupant safety Park position Air bag..........34 Engaging..........105 Automatic measures after an accident.. 30 Selecting automatically....... 105 Basic information........27 Child seat..........35 Parking for an extended period....117 Information on the child restraint Parking light..........
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Index 265 Radio connection Responsibility Key............39 Driving safety systems......118 Radio regulations Restraint system Regulatory radio identification..... 217 Basic information........27 Basic instructions for children....35 Real wood (care)........176 Deployment situations......30 Rear compartment lighting (motion Functionality......... 29 detector).............
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266 Index Switching seat heating on/off....64 Socket (115 V) Front center console......67 Seat belt Notes............ 67 Adjusting the height......28 Cleaning..........176 Socket flap..........112 Fastening..........28 Software update........154 Notes on wearing correctly....28 SOS button..........144 Unfastening..........
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Index 267 Surround lighting......... 74 Tire pressure monitoring system Checking the air pressure....196 Switch-off delay time Checking the temperature....196 Exterior..........74 Function..........194 Interior..........77 Restarting........... 196 Switching on the vehicle (start/stop Technical data........197 button)............96 Tire pressure table........193 Switching seat heating on/off.....
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268 Index Towing methods........183 Trip distance, Distance recorder, Trip odometer Towing eye Displaying........... 141 Installing/removing......185 Resetting..........142 Storage location........185 Turn signal light Towing methods Changing bulbs (rear)......79 Both axles on the ground....184 Overview..........183 Two-way radios Frequencies........
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Index 269 Vehicle data ! Electric parking brake mal- Vehicle height........222 functioning yellow indicator lamp Vehicle length........222 lights up........246, 247 Vehicle width........222 Ù Electric power steering warn- Wheelbase.......... 222 Vehicle equipment........16 ing lamp (red)........252 # Electrical malfunction warn- Vehicle identification number....
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270 Index Window curtain air bag........ 34 L Warning lamp for distance Windows warning function......... 252 Opening/closing........52 Warning/indicator lamps Windows (care)......... 175 Overview......... 7, 245 Windshield Warranty terms and conditions....16 Replacing the wiper blades....81 Washer fluid..........221 Windshield cleaning agent......
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