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Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 2013 Owner's Manual

Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 2013 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all features described. This is also the case for safety-relevant systems and functions. Please contact your authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer if you would like to have a printed Owner’s Manual for other vehicle models and vehicle model years.
  • Page 2 GLK-Class Owner's Manual...
  • Page 3 Symbols In this manual, you will find the following sym- bols: WARNING Warning notes make you aware dangers which could pose a threat to your health or life, or to the health and life of others. Environmental note Environmental notes provide you with infor- mation on environmentally aware actions or disposal.
  • Page 4 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz The technical documentation team at Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant Before you first drive off, read this Owner's motoring. Manual carefully and familiarise yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warn- ing notices in this manual.
  • Page 6 Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 31 Introduction ......... 25 Safety ........... 43 Opening and closing ......79 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors . . 101 Lights and windscreen wipers ..115 Climate control ......... 133 Driving and parking ......153 On-board computer and displays ..
  • Page 7 Index Active light function ......120 1, 2, 3 ... Active Park Assist 12-button multifunction steering Display message ......285 wheel Active Parking Assist Operating the on-board computer . 240 Cancelling ........205 Overview .......... 38 Detecting parking spaces ....202 12 V socket Exiting a parking space ....
  • Page 8 Index AIR FLOW ........... 140 Audio menu (on-board computer, 12-button multifunction steering Air pressure see Tyre pressure wheel) ..........245 Air vents Audio menu (on-board computer) ..245 Authorised workshop Glove compartment ....... 151 Important safety notes ....150 see Qualified specialist workshop Rear ..........
  • Page 9 Index Automatic transmissions Belt tensioner Display message (12-button mul- Activation ......... 45 tifunction steering wheel) ....293 Function ........... 56 Auxiliary heating Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating ....146 Activating/deactivating ....249 Activating/deactivating (on the Display message (12-button mul- centre console) ......147 tifunction steering wheel) ....
  • Page 10 Index Breakdown Changing bulbs see Flat tyre Cornering light function ....127 see Towing away/tow-starting Dipped-beam headlamps ....125 Bulbs Main-beam headlamps ....126 see Replacing bulbs Parking lamps (front) ..... 126 Reversing lamps ......127 Standing lamps ......126 Turn signals (front) ......
  • Page 11 Index Setting the air distribution ..... 141 Temperature gauge (12-button Setting the airflow ......142 multifunction steering wheel) ..239 Setting the air vents ...... 150 Temperature gauge (4-button Setting the temperature ....141 multifunction steering wheel) ..236 Switching air-recirculation mode Warning lamp .........
  • Page 12 Index Daytime driving lamps Tyres ..........289 Switching on/off (on-board com- Vehicle ........... 293 Display message (4-button multi- puter, 12-button multifunction steering wheel) ......251 function steering wheel) Daytime driving lights ASSYST PLUS ........ 326 Display message (12-button mul- Calling up ........257 tifunction steering wheel) ....
  • Page 13 Index Important safety notes ....86 Driving systems Opening (from the inside) ....87 Active Driving Assistance package 220 Downhill Speed Regulation ATTENTION ASSIST ......214 see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) Blind Spot Assist ......216 Drive program Cruise control ........ 183 Automatic ........
  • Page 14 Index Inflating the collapsible spare wheel ..........375 EASY-ENTRY feature Storage location ......375 Activating/deactivating (12-but- Stowing .......... 376 ton multifunction steering wheel) . . 255 Technical data ....... 377 Function/notes ......109 Emergency unlocking EASY-EXIT feature Tailgate ..........93 Activating/deactivating (12-but- Vehicle ..........
  • Page 15 Index Function/notes ......71, 72 Folding the rear bench seat for- Important safety guidelines ..... 71 wards/back ........312 Trailer stabilisation ......73 Fording Warning lamp ......... 301 Off-road ......... 178 ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys- On flooded roads ......178 tem) ............
  • Page 16 Engine diagnostics ......304 Gear or selector lever (cleaning Overview (12-button multifunc- instructions) ........337 tion steering wheel) ......36 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 25 Overview (4-button multifunction Glove compartment ......311 steering wheel) ........ 34 Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps...
  • Page 17 Index Delayed switch-off (12-button Keys multifunction steering wheel) ..253 Display message (12-button mul- Emergency lighting ......124 tifunction steering wheel) ....296 Manual control ....... 124 Kickdown Overview ........123 Driving tips ........166 Reading lamp ......... 123 Manual drive program ....169 Setting brightness for display/ Kneebag ..........
  • Page 18 Matt finish (cleaning instructions) . . 334 Locking Memory card (audio) ......245 see Central locking Memory function ....... 113 Locking (doors) Mercedes-Benz Service Centre Automatic ........88 see Qualified specialist workshop Emergency locking ......89 Message memory From inside (central locking but- 12-button multifunction steering ton) ..........
  • Page 19 Index Mirrors see Exterior mirrors Occupant safety see Rear-view mirror Children in the vehicle ..... 57 Mobile phone Important safety notes ....44 Frequencies ........380 Odometer Installation ........380 4-button multifunction steering Menu (on-board computer) .... 246 wheel ..........238 Notes/placing in the bracket ..
  • Page 20 Index Telephone menu ......246 Override feature Trip menu ........242 Rear side windows ......68 On-board computer (12-button multifunction steering wheel) Displaying service messages ..326 Paint code .......... 382 Display messages ......257 Paintwork (cleaning instructions) . . . 334 Heating submenu ......
  • Page 21 Index Problem (fault) ....... 201 Radio Sensor range ......... 198 Selecting a station (12-button Trailer towing ......... 200 multifunction steering wheel) ..245 Warning display ......199 see separate operating instructions PASS AIRBAG OFF Radio-based vehicle components see PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF Declaration of conformity ....
  • Page 22 Index Replacing the battery (auxiliary Route guidance (navigation) .... 243 heating remote control) ....148 Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel Safety Reserve fuel Children in the vehicle ..... 57 Display message (12-button mul- Child restraint systems ....57 tifunction steering wheel) ....280 Safety net Display message (4-button multi- Attaching ........
  • Page 23 Index Important safety notes ....103 Sockets Seat heating problem ....108 General notes ........ 321 Seat ventilation problem ....108 Spare wheel Storing settings (memory function) 113 Storage location ......375 Switching seat heating on/off ..107 Storing ........... 376 Switching the seat ventilation on/ Specialist workshop ......
  • Page 24 Index Warning lamp ......... 303 Warning lamp (function) ....45 Tailgate Start/stop function Display message (12-button mul- see ECO start/stop function tifunction steering wheel) ....293 Starting (engine) ........ 156 Display message (4-button multi- Steering function steering wheel) ....292 Display message (12-button mul- Emergency unlocking .......
  • Page 25 Index Temperature Trailer coupling Coolant (12-button multifunction see Towing a trailer steering wheel) ......239 Trailer towing Coolant (4-button multifunction 7-pin connector ......233 steering wheel) ......236 Blind Spot Assist ......218 Outside temperature (12-button Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ..336 multifunction steering wheel) ..
  • Page 26 Index Turn signals Service life ........360 Changing bulbs (front) ....126 Storing ........... 368 Changing bulbs (rear) ....127 Summer tyres ........ 360 Switching on/off ......119 Tyre size (data) ......372 Tyre tread ........359 see Flat tyre Operating (on-board computer) ..
  • Page 27 Index Vehicle emergency locking ....89 Tightening torque ......372 Vehicle identification number Wheel size/tyre size ...... 372 see VIN Windowbag Vehicle identification plate ....382 Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) ....269 Vehicle tool kit ........341 Display message (4-button multi- Video (DVD) ........
  • Page 28 EU countries only: this planet sparingly and in a manner which Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle takes the requirements of both nature and to dispose of it in an environmentally-respon- humanity into consideration.
  • Page 29 Use The original purchase contract documenta- only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of tion for your vehicle contains a list of all of the equal quality. Only use tyres, wheels and systems in your vehicle.
  • Page 30 Directive 1999/5/EC. ! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if: You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. the vehicle makes contact with the ground, e.g. on a high kerb or a loose...
  • Page 31 Connecting equipment to the diagnostics ership. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz connection can lead to emissions monitoring Service Centre, for example. information being reset, for example. This...
  • Page 32 The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements.

  • Page 34: Table Of Contents

    Cockpit ..........32 Instrument cluster (4-button steer- ing wheel) ..........33 Instrument cluster (12-button steering wheel) ........35 Multifunction steering wheel ..... 37 Centre console ........39 Overhead control panel ...... 41 Door control panel ......42...

  • Page 35: Cockpit

    Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Automatic transmission: Ignition lock steering wheel gearshift Start/Stop button paddles Adjusts the steering wheel Combination switch manually Instrument cluster (4-but- Adjusts the steering wheel ton steering wheel) electrically Instrument cluster (12-but- Cruise control lever ton steering wheel) Parking brake Horn...
  • Page 36 Instrument cluster (4-button steering wheel) Instrument cluster (4-button steering wheel) Displays and controls Function Page Function Page Fuel gauge Multifunction display Coolant temperature Time Automatic transmission: Speedometer Outside temperature (vehi- Rev counter cles for the United King- dom: speed in km/h) ECO start/stop function HOLD function Rear window wiper...
  • Page 37 Instrument cluster (4-button steering wheel) Warning and indicator lamps Function Page Function Page Diesel engine: preglow ® Reserve fuel Rear foglamp Coolant Side lamps Seat belts Dipped-beam headlamps Turn signals Main-beam headlamps Brakes Engine diagnostics foglamps...
  • Page 38 Instrument cluster (12-button steering wheel) Instrument cluster (12-button steering wheel) Displays and controls Function Page Function Page Fuel gauge Multifunction display Coolant temperature Rev counter Speedometer with seg- ments Setting the instrument cluster lighting via the on-board computer ( page 251).
  • Page 39 Instrument cluster (12-button steering wheel) Warning and indicator lamps Function Page Function Page % Diesel engine: pre- ® ÷ ESP glow · Distance warning ? Coolant ® å ESP K Main-beam head- J Brakes lamps #! Turn signals L Dipped-beam head- lamps ! ABS T Side lamps...

  • Page 40: Ing Wheel)

    Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel 4-button multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Press briefly: Audio display; see the sep- Selects a menu arate operating instruc- Press and hold: tions Selects the standard dis- play Increases the volume Decreases the volume Scrolls through lists Resets values...
  • Page 41 Multifunction steering wheel 12-button multifunction steering wheel Function Page Function Page Multifunction display Selects a menu Audio/COMAND display; see the separate operating Selects a submenu or instructions scrolls through lists Switches on LINGUA- Confirms the selection TRONIC; see the separate Hides display messages operating instructions Back...

  • Page 42: Passenger Airbag

    Centre console Centre console Centre console, upper section Function Page Function Page £ Hazard warning c Seat heating lamps ¤ ECO start/stop func- ATA indicator lamp tion 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG Ç Off-road program OFF indicator lamp à Downhill Speed Reg- ®...
  • Page 43 Centre console Centre console, lower section Function Page Function Page Stowage compartment Stowage compartment Ashtray Audio/COMAND control- Cigarette lighter ler; see the separate oper- Power socket ating instructions Cup holders...

  • Page 44: Overhead Control Panel

    Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page u Switches the rear Rear-view mirror interior lighting on/off ê Deactivates the inte- | Switches the auto- rior motion sensor matic interior lighting con- p Switches the left- trol on/off hand reading lamp on/off p Switches the right- c Switches the front...

  • Page 45: Door Control Panel

    Door control panel Door control panel Function Page Function Page Opens the door 7 Adjusts the exterior mirrors %& Unlocks/locks the vehicle W Opens/closes the front side windows Adjusts the seats electri- cally W Opens/closes the rear side windows r45= Stores settings for the seat, n Activates/deacti- exterior mirrors and steer-...
  • Page 46 Useful information ......44 Panic alarm .......... 44 Occupant safety ........44 Children in the vehicle ......57 Driving safety systems ....... 68 Anti-theft systems ......75...

  • Page 47: Occupant Safety

    Panic alarm The airbag system can be adapted for a per- son with disabilities. For further information, consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The seat belts, together with SRS (Supple- mental Restraint System), are complemen- tary, co-ordinated restraint systems page 45).
  • Page 48 Occupant safety occupants must wear their seat belt cor- deceleration. There is an increased risk of rectly at all times, even if the vehicle is injury, possibly even fatal. equipped with airbags. The airbags are not Have SRS checked and repaired immediately deployed in all types of accidents.
  • Page 49 Occupant safety Your vehicle has adaptive, two-stage front air- The vehicle may be deformed significantly, bags. The airbag control unit evaluates vehi- e.g. the bonnet or the wing, without an airbag cle deceleration or acceleration in the event being deployed. This is the case if only parts of a collision.
  • Page 50 Use only seat covers which have been specif- do not lean on the doors from inside the ically approved for the respective seat by vehicle. Mercedes-Benz. make sure that there are no people, ani- mals or objects between the vehicle occu- WARNING...
  • Page 51 Occupant safety Vehicles with automatic child seat recog- Do not touch the airbag parts. Have deployed nition in the front-passenger seat: the airbags replaced immediately at a qualified front-passenger front airbag is only activated specialist workshop. if the system determines that the front- The airbag installation locations are identified passenger seat is occupied.
  • Page 52 Pelvisbags of an accident. Pelvisbags are only available in certain countries. WARNING If you wish to use seat covers, Mercedes-Benz recommends that, for safety reasons, you...
  • Page 53 Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The windowbags are integrated into the side The seat covers must have a special tear seam of the roof frame and deployed in the area for sidebags/pelvisbags.
  • Page 54 More information about seat belt adjustment, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have a convenience function integrated into PRE- the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO ®...
  • Page 55 PRO luxury head restraints, have this work carried out at a qualified specialist work- Important safety notes shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have Centre. NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints checked at a qualified spe- cialist workshop, e.g.
  • Page 56 For this reason secure Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only them in special suitable child restraint sys- use seat belts which have been approved...
  • Page 57 Occupant safety specifically for your vehicle by Mercedes- For more information about releasing the seat Benz. belt with release button ?, see "Releasing seat belts" ( page 55). Seat belts are the most effective means of restraining the movement of vehicle occu- Seat belt adjustment pants in the event of an accident.
  • Page 58 Occupant safety Belt warning for the driver and front Slide the belt sash guide downwards. passenger Let go of belt sash guide release : and make sure that the belt sash guide has The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru- engaged.
  • Page 59 Occupant safety The rear-compartment seat belt status indi- Belt tensioners do not pull vehicle occupants cator appears in the multifunction display for back towards the backrest. around 30 seconds if: The belt tensioners can only be activated when: you drive off and reach a speed of approx- imately 10 km/h.

  • Page 60: Children In The Vehicle

    Children in the vehicle The belt force limiters on the front seats are against parts of the vehicle interior and be synchronised with the front airbags, which seriously or even fatally injured. take on a part of the deceleration force. This results in the load being distributed over a WARNING greater area.
  • Page 61 P. tem from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. shift the manual transmission into neutral. It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care start the engine. products to clean child restraint systems. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
  • Page 62 Information about recommended child restraint systems is available at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
  • Page 63 The sensor system for child restraint systems tion, the following remain enabled on the in the front-passenger seat detects whether front-passenger side: a special Mercedes-Benz child seat with a transponder for automatic child seat recog- the sidebag nition has been fitted. In this case,...
  • Page 64 ISOFIX child child restraint systems with the ISOFIX child restraint system. seat securing system, which are specially tes- ted and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehi- Top Tether cles. Top Tether provides an additional connection An incorrectly fitted child restraint system...
  • Page 65 Children in the vehicle ment cover : if luggage compartment cover : is fitted. Top Tether belt B is routed between the rear seat backrest ; and the safety net if the safety net is fitted. Move head restraint = back down again slightly if necessary ( page 105).
  • Page 66 Children in the vehicle Suitable positioning of the child restraint systems Only child restraint systems which are approved in accordance with the ECE standard ECE R44 are permitted for use in the vehicle. Suitability of the seats for attaching belted child restraint systems Key to the letters used in the following table: Seat which is unsuitable for children in this weight category.
  • Page 67 Children in the vehicle Example: approval label on the child restraint system "Universal" category child restraint systems can be used on the seats indicated with U, UF or IUF according to the tables "Suitability of the seats for attaching belted child restraint systems" or "Suitability of the seats for attaching an ISOFIX child restraint system".
  • Page 68 Children in the vehicle Weight categories Size category Equipment Rear seat, left and right ISO/F2X ISO/F3 Recommended child restraint systems When installing a child restraint system without a transponder for automatic child seat rec- ognition on the front-passenger seat: Move the front-passenger seat to its rearmost position. Weight catego- Manufac- Type...
  • Page 69 Children in the vehicle Suggested ISOFIX child restraint system from the Universal category Weight Size cate- Manufac- Type Approval Order Auto- catego- gory turer number number matic ries (E1 ...) child seat recogni- tion Carry-cot – – – – – –...
  • Page 70 Problems with automatic child seat recognition Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The PASSENGER AIR- A special Mercedes-Benz child seat with a transponder for auto- BAG OFF indicator matic child seat recognition has been fitted to the front-passenger lamp on the centre con- seat.

  • Page 71: Driving Safety Systems

    Driving safety systems Driving safety systems Driving safety systems overview In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems: ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) BAS (Brake Assist System) BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus) Adaptive brake lamps ®...
  • Page 72 Driving safety systems If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) a pulsing in the brake pedal. General notes The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica- tion of hazardous road conditions, and func- ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way tions as a reminder to take extra care while that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
  • Page 73 Driving safety systems BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus) As a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all critical situations. There is a risk of an acci- General notes dent. Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- tion ( page 68).
  • Page 74 Driving safety systems At speeds of up to approximately 70 km/h, ® monitors driving stability and traction, BAS PLUS can also detect stationary objects. i.e. power transmission between the tyres Examples of stationary objects are stopped and the road surface. or parked vehicles.
  • Page 75 Driving safety systems tant that you observe the notes on ® Deactivating/activating ESP ® page 353). Important safety notes ® is deactivated if the å warning lamp Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- in the instrument cluster lights up continu- tion ( page 68).
  • Page 76 Driving safety systems To switch off: press button :. If your vehicle/trailer combination begins to lurch, you can only stabilise the vehicle/ ® The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the trailer combination by depressing the brake instrument cluster lights up. firmly.
  • Page 77 Driving safety systems ® PRE-SAFE Brake Always pay particular attention to the traffic situation and be ready to brake, especially if General notes ® PRE-SAFE Brake warns you. Terminate the intervention in a non-critical driving situation. Observe the "Important safety notes" sec- tion ( page 68).

  • Page 78: Anti-Theft Systems

    Anti-theft systems Function up to the point of full brake application. Auto- matic emergency braking is not performed To activate/deactivate: activate or deac- until immediately prior to an imminent acci- ® tivate PRE-SAFE Brake in the on-board dent. computer ( page 248).
  • Page 79 Anti-theft systems To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-GO. Tow-away protection is primed after approximately 30 seconds. To switch off: unlock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-GO. Tow-away protection is switched off auto- matically. To prevent a false alarm, deactivate tow-away protection manually if your vehicle: it is being transported To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or...
  • Page 80 Anti-theft systems ment is detected in the vehicle interior. This Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS- occurs if someone reaches into the vehicle interior, for example. The interior motion sensor is deactivated. To prime: The interior motion sensor remains deactiva- ted until: Make sure that: the vehicle is unlocked again...
  • Page 82 Useful information ......80 Key ............80 Doors ............ 86 Luggage compartment ....... 89 Side windows ........94 Sliding sunroof ........97...

  • Page 83: Useful Information

    Useful information WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, This Owner's Manual describes all mod- they could: els, series and optional equipment for your open the doors, thus endangering other vehicle that were available at the time of people or road users.
  • Page 84 Strong magnetic fields can occur in the If you do not open the vehicle within approx- vicinity of powerful electrical installations. imately 40 seconds of unlocking: Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key: the vehicle is locked again. with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile the anti-theft system is primed again.
  • Page 85 To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as fol- surface of the door handle. lows: To lock the vehicle: touch sensor sur- To unlock the driver's door: touch the face :. inner surface of the door handle on the driver's door.
  • Page 86 : lights up briefly. Important safety notes If battery check lamp : does not light up briefly during the test, the battery is dis- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have charged. the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 87 Press emergency key element ; into the opening in the key in the direction of the arrow until battery compartment cover : opens. While doing so, do not hold battery compartment cover : shut. Remove battery compartment cover :. Repeatedly tap the key against your palm until battery = falls out.
  • Page 88 Problems with the key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You cannot lock or The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged. unlock the vehicle Try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control using the key. function of the key. Point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle from close range and press the % / &...
  • Page 89 Doors Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have lost the emer- Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. gency key element. If necessary, have the locks changed as well. The engine cannot be The on-board voltage is too low. started using the key.

  • Page 90: Doors

    Doors There is a risk of an accident and injury. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the key out of reach of children. WARNING If persons (particularly children) are exposed to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there...
  • Page 91 Doors You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the child-proof locks ( page 67). Only for the United Kingdom: if the vehicle has been locked with the key from the out- side, the double-lock function is activated as standard.

  • Page 92: Luggage Compartment

    Luggage compartment Turn the emergency key element anti- Turn the emergency key element clockwise clockwise to position 1. as far as it will go to position 1. The door is unlocked. On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the emergency key element anti-clockwise.
  • Page 93 Luggage compartment ! The tailgate swings upwards and to the WARNING rear when opened. Therefore, make sure The reversing function does not react: that there is sufficient clearance above and to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- behind the tailgate. gers Tailgate opening dimensions over the last 8 mm of the closing path...
  • Page 94 Luggage compartment Closing The doors can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the outside. The anti-theft alarm system is trig- gered if the door is opened from the inside. Switch off the alarm ( page 75).
  • Page 95 Luggage compartment You can also close the tailgate manually Opening/closing automatically from if it is fully opened. the inside ! If you have opened the tailgate automat- WARNING ically, you should wait a moment before Parts of the body could become trapped dur- closing the tailgate manually.
  • Page 96 Luggage compartment page 91) in the tailgate or pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate again. To store the position: press and hold the closing button in the tailgate until you hear a short tone. The opening angle limiter is activated. The tailgate then stops in the stored position when opened.

  • Page 97: Side Windows

    Side windows Take the emergency key element out of the WARNING key ( page 82). If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, Insert emergency key element ; into the they could: opening in trim :. open the doors, thus endangering other Turn emergency key element ;90°...
  • Page 98 Side windows active for five minutes or until the driver's When closing make sure that no parts of the or front-passenger door is opened. body are in the closing area. If someone becomes trapped, press the switch to open the side window again. Convenience opening feature You can ventilate the vehicle before you start Opening and closing the side win-...
  • Page 99 Side windows in the closing area of the side window and the sliding sunroof. There is a risk of injury. Observe the complete closing procedure when the convenience closing feature is oper- ating. When closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area.

  • Page 100: Sliding Sunroof

    Sliding sunroof If the side window opens again slightly: If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly: Immediately pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side win- Immediately after the window blocks, pull dow is completely closed ( page 95).
  • Page 101 Sliding sunroof sunroof is open. They are caused by minor Operating the sliding sunroof pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior. Opening and closing Change the position of the sliding sunroof or open a side window slightly to reduce or eliminate these noises. Sliding sunroof reversing feature The sliding sunroof is equipped with an auto- matic reversing feature.
  • Page 102 Sliding sunroof opens again slightly. The rain-closing fea- WARNING ture is then deactivated. The reversing function does not react: The sliding sunroof does not close if: to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- it is raised at the rear. gers it is blocked.
  • Page 103 Sliding sunroof Resetting the sliding sunroof and the imum force. The reversing function is then not roller sunblinds active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an Reset the sliding sunroof and the roller sun- increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
  • Page 104 Useful information ......102 Correct driver's seat position ..102 Seats ..........103 Steering wheel ........108 Mirrors ..........110 Memory function ......113...

  • Page 105: Useful Information

    Correct driver's seat position you can fasten the seat belt properly. Useful information you have moved the backrest to an almost vertical position. This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your you have set the seat angle so that your vehicle that were available at the time of thighs are gently supported.

  • Page 106: Seats

    Seats settings with the memory function Make sure that no one has any part of their page 113). body within the sweep of the seat when adjusting it. Seats WARNING The head restraints cannot provide the inten- Important safety notes ded protection unless they are fitted and adjusted correctly.
  • Page 107 Seats Seat cushion angle rials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat cov- ers, child seats or booster seats. Turn handwheel = in the desired direction. ! Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats when moving the seat back.
  • Page 108 Seats Adjusting the angle of the head restraints WARNING The head restraints cannot provide the inten- ded protection unless they are fitted and adjusted correctly. There is an increased risk of injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or sudden braking, for example.
  • Page 109 Seats Adjusting the rear seat head restraint Adjusting the lumbar support angle You can adjust the contour of the driver's seat Adjust the head restraints so that they are as so as to provide optimum support for your close as possible to your head. back.
  • Page 110 Seats Make sure that the key is in position 1 or Switching the seat heating on/off 2 in the ignition lock. Switching on/off To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired heating level is set. WARNING To switch off: press button : repeatedly If you repeatedly switch on seat heating, the until all the indicator lamps go out.

  • Page 111: Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel Problems with the seat heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The seat heating has The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con- switched off prema- sumers are switched on. turely or cannot be Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as switched on.
  • Page 112 Steering wheel Adjusting the steering wheel man- Adjusting the steering wheel electri- ually cally WARNING The steering wheel may move unexpectedly if you adjust it while driving. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
  • Page 113 Mirrors Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature WARNING If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is feature is making adjustments, you could lose triggered in an accident, the steering column control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an will move upwards when the driver's door is accident.

  • Page 114: Mirrors

    Mirrors Folding the exterior mirrors in/out elec- The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger trically field of vision. After the engine has been started, the exte- rior mirrors are automatically heated if the rear window heating is switched on and the outside temperature is low.
  • Page 115 Mirrors If the exterior mirrors have been folded in manually, they do not fold out. Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of position, proceed as follows. Vehicles without electrically folding exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror into the correct position manually.

  • Page 116: Memory Function

    Memory function Press memory button M ? and one of the wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, imme- arrows on adjustment button = within diately release the memory function position three seconds. button. The adjustment process is stopped. The parking position is stored if the exterior mirror does not move.
  • Page 117 Memory function Calling up a stored setting ! If you want to move the seat from the fully reclined position to a stored seat position, first raise the backrest. The seat could oth- erwise be damaged. Press and hold the relevant storage posi- tion button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirrors are in the stored position.
  • Page 118 Useful information ......116 Exterior lighting ........ 116 Interior lighting ......... 123 Replacing bulbs ......... 124 Windscreen wipers ......128...

  • Page 119: Exterior Lighting

    Convert the headlamps back to asymmetrical General notes dipped beam as soon as possible after return- For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- ing across the border. mends that you drive with the lights switched Turn the adjustment screw 180° clockwise on even during the daytime.
  • Page 120 Exterior lighting wheel) or ( page 251) (vehicles with a 12- conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an button multifunction steering wheel) accident. In such situations, turn the light switch to Light switch Operation The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid.
  • Page 121 Exterior lighting To switch on the rear foglamp: turn the conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start accident. the engine. In such situations, turn the light switch to Turn the light switch to L or Ã.
  • Page 122 Exterior lighting To indicate briefly: press the combination switch briefly to the pressure point in the direction of arrow ; or ?. The corresponding turn signal flashes three times. To indicate: press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow ;...
  • Page 123 Exterior lighting Hazard warning lamps Intelligent Light System General notes The Intelligent Light System is a system that adjusts the headlamps automatically to suit the prevailing driving and weather conditions. It offers advanced functions for improved illu- mination of the road surface, e.g. depending on the vehicle speed or weather conditions.
  • Page 124 Exterior lighting Cornering light function Motorway mode increases the range of the beam. Active: if you are driving at speeds above 110 km/h and do not make any large steer- ing movements for 1,000 m. if you are driving at speeds above 130 km/h.
  • Page 125 Exterior lighting When the Off-road-Lights are switched on, quently switches the headlamps from main the active light function is deactivated and beam to dipped beam. the headlamp range adjustment is set to the The system automatically adapts the dipped- static mode. beam headlamp range depending on the dis- tance to the other vehicle.

  • Page 126: Interior Lighting

    Interior lighting If you are driving at speeds above approx- Interior lighting imately 55 km/h and no other road users Overview of interior lighting are detected: The main-beam headlamps are switched on automatically. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster also lights up. If you are driving at speeds below 45 km/h or other road users are detected or the roads are adequately lit:...

  • Page 127: Replacing Bulbs

    Replacing bulbs Interior lighting control Replacing bulbs General notes Important safety notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from Xenon bulbs discharging, the interior lighting functions are DANGER automatically deactivated after some time except for when the key is in position 2 in the Xenon bulbs are under high voltage.
  • Page 128 Replacing bulbs bulbs of the same type and the specified volt- age. Marks on the glass tube reduce the service life of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube with your bare hands. If necessary, clean the glass tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and rub it off with a lint-free cloth.
  • Page 129 Replacing bulbs Turn signal lamp (halogen headlamps) Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and pull it out. At the bulb holder, push the bulb upwards, disconnect it and pull it out of bulb holder ;. Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;, push it down and secure it in place.
  • Page 130 Replacing bulbs Cornering lamps (Intelligent Light Sys- tem) Left-hand side trim panel Switch off the lights. Open the bonnet. Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and pull it out. Push the handle of bulb holder ; up until bulb holder ; is released. Pull out bulb holder ;.

  • Page 131: Windscreen Wipers

    Windscreen wipers Pull out connector :. windscreen with washer fluid after an auto- matic car wash. Turn wing nut ; 90° anti-clockwise and pull out the bulb holder. Combination switch $ Windscreen wipers off Turn signal lamp :: lightly press the bulb Ä...
  • Page 132 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified specialist workshop. ! To avoid damaging the windscreen wiper blades, make sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the windscreen wiper.
  • Page 133 Windscreen wipers Hold wiper arm : and press wiper blade ; in the direction of the arrow until it releases. Remove wiper blade ;. Fitting the wiper blade Place new wiper blade ; onto wiper arm :. Hold wiper arm : and press wiper blade ;...
  • Page 134 Windscreen wipers Problems with the windscreen wipers Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The windscreen wipers Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windscreen are jammed. wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated. For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition lock.
  • Page 136 Useful information ......134 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 134 Operating the climate control sys- tem ............. 138 Adjusting the air vents ..... 150...

  • Page 137: Overview Of Climate Control Systems

    Overview of climate control systems The integrated filter filters out most par- Useful information ticles of dust and soot and completely fil- ters out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pol- This Owner's Manual describes all mod- lutants and odours. A clogged filter reduces els, series and optional equipment for your the amount of air supplied to the vehicle vehicle that were available at the time of...
  • Page 138 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMATIC automatic climate control (2-zone) To set the temperature, left ( page 141) To demist the windscreen ( page 142) To switch the ZONE function on/off ( page 142) To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification ( page 138) To switch the rear window heating on/off ( page 143)
  • Page 139 Overview of climate control systems ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off in the ECO start/stop function, the climate control system only operates at a reduced capacity. If you require the full climate control output, you can switch off the ECO start/stop func- tion by pressing the ECO button page 160).
  • Page 140 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (3-zone) Front control panel To set the temperature, left ( page 141) To demist the windscreen ( page 142) To activate/deactivate the residual heat function ( page 145) To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification ( page 138) To switch the rear window heating on/off (...

  • Page 141: Operating The Climate Control System

    Operating the climate control system Notes on using THERMOTRONIC auto- Operating the climate control system matic climate control Switching climate control on/off Automatic climate control General notes The following contains instructions and rec- When the climate control is switched off, the ommendations to enable you to get the most air supply and air circulation are also out of your THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-...
  • Page 142 Operating the climate control system Condensation may drip from the underside of the vehicle when cooling mode is active. This is normal and not a sign that there is a mal- function. Activating/deactivating To activate: press the ¿ button. The indicator lamp in the ¿ button lights In vehicles with auxiliary heating, one of the indicator lamps on the auxiliary heating button lights up when the "cooling with air...
  • Page 143 Operating the climate control system Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The indicator lamp in Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a the ¿ button malfunction. flashes three times or Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

  • Page 144: Operating The Climate Control System

    Operating the climate control system Turn control : clockwise or anti-clockwise Setting the temperature page 137). THERMATIC automatic climate control Only change the temperature setting in small increments. Start at 22 †. Different temperatures can be set for the driver's and front-passenger sides. To increase/reduce the temperature in the rear compartment using the rear Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition...
  • Page 145 Operating the climate control system Adjusting THERMATIC automatic climate control: the temperature setting for the driver's side is Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition adopted for the front-passenger side. lock ( page 155). THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con- Press the _ button repeatedly until the trol: the temperature setting for the driver's desired symbol appears in the display.
  • Page 146 Operating the climate control system Activating/deactivating Turn temperature control : or B clock- wise or anti-clockwise ( page 135), Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition page 137). lock ( page 155). Press the ¤ button. Press the K or I button. The indicator lamp in the ¤...
  • Page 147 Operating the climate control system Problems with the rear window heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The rear window heat- The battery has not been sufficiently charged. ing has switched off Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading prematurely or cannot lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
  • Page 148 Operating the climate control system panorama sliding sunroof move back to between the side window and window frame. their original position. There is a risk of injury. The indicator lamp in the g button goes When opening, make sure that nobody is out.
  • Page 149 Operating the climate control system Residual heat is deactivated automati- Switch the auxiliary heating on regularly cally: once a month for about ten minutes. after approximately 30 minutes The auxiliary heating heats the air in the vehi- cle interior to the set temperature. This when the ignition is switched on occurs without using the heat of the running if the battery voltage drops...
  • Page 150 Operating the climate control system Switching the auxiliary heating/venti- The remote control has a maximum range of lation on/off using the centre console approximately 300 metres. This range is button reduced by: sources of radio interference solid objects between the remote control and the vehicle the remote control being in an unfavoura- ble position in relation to the vehicle...

  • Page 151: Press The , Or . Button

    Operating the climate control system To switch on: press the u button. Setting the departure time is shown in the remote control display. Press the , or . button repeatedly To deactivate: press the ^ button. until the time to be changed appears in the display.
  • Page 152 Operating the climate control system Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants. It is illegal to dispose of them with the household rubbish. They must be collected sep- arately and disposed of in an environmentally responsible recycling system. Dispose of batteries in an environmentally responsible manner.

  • Page 153: Adjusting The Air Vents

    Adjusting the air vents Problems with the auxiliary heating/ventilation Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The starter battery is not charged sufficiently or the system is FAIL faulty. Charge the starter battery. Make another attempt to switch on the auxiliary heating using the remote control.
  • Page 154 Adjusting the air vents Setting the centre air vents Adjusting the glove compartment air vent When automatic climate control is activated, the glove compartment can be ventilated, for instance to cool its contents. The level of air- flow depends on the airflow and air distribu- tion settings.
  • Page 155 Adjusting the air vents Setting the rear-compartment air vents Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel Rear-compartment air vent, right Rear control panel, only with THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con- trol Rear-compartment air vent, left To open/close: turn thumbwheel : up or down.
  • Page 156 Useful information ......154 Running-in notes ....... 154 Driving ..........154 Manual transmission ......162 Automatic transmission ....163 Refuelling ........... 170 Parking ..........174 Driving tips ........176 Driving systems ........ 183 Off-road driving systems ....225 Towing a trailer ......... 228...

  • Page 157: Useful Information

    Driving You should also observe these notes on Useful information running-in if the engine or parts of the drive train on your vehicle have been replaced. This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of Driving going to press.
  • Page 158 Driving However, the ignition will not be switched WARNING on. The engine cannot be started. If the parking brake has not been fully released when driving, the parking brake can: KEYLESS-GO overheat and cause a fire General notes lose its hold function. Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key: There is a risk of fire and an accident.
  • Page 159 Driving If you then open the driver's door when in Starting the engine this position, the power supply is deactiva- Important safety notes ted. Position 2: (ignition): press Start/Stop but- WARNING ton : twice. If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could: The power supply is switched off again if: open the doors, thus endangering other...
  • Page 160 Driving General notes Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine You can start the engine if a valid key with the Vehicles with a petrol engine: the cat- integrated KEYLESS-GO function is in the alytic converter is preheated for up to vehicle.
  • Page 161 Driving Hill start assist The vehicle locks centrally once you have pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors Hill start assist helps you when pulling away drop down. forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. You can open the doors from the inside at It holds the vehicle for a short time after you any time.
  • Page 162 Driving Important safety notes If not all conditions for automatic engine switch-off are fulfilled, the ¤ symbol is WARNING shown in yellow. If the engine is switched off automatically and All of the vehicle's systems remain active you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted when the engine is switched off automati- automatically.
  • Page 163 Driving Deactivating/activating the ECO start/ applying the brakes during the automatic stop function stop phase. When you depress the accel- erator pedal, the engine starts automati- cally and the braking effect of the HOLD function is deactivated. Automatic engine start General notes The engine is started automatically if: you switch off the ECO start/stop function...
  • Page 164 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not The HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. start. Deactivate the HOLD function ( page 196) or DISTRONIC PLUS ( page 188). Try to start the engine again. The engine does not There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.

  • Page 165: Manual Transmission

    Manual transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Vehicles with a petrol There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical engine: component of the engine management system. The engine is not run- Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly. ning smoothly and is Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con- misfiring.

  • Page 166: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission Shift gear according to gearshift recom- Shifting to neutral (N) mendation : when shown in the multi- function display of the instrument cluster. Automatic transmission Important safety notes WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly.
  • Page 167 Automatic transmission The automatic transmission shifts into Neutral park position P automatically: Drive if you open the driver's door while the The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns vehicle is stationary in transmission posi- to its original position. The current trans- tion D or R mission position P, R, N or D appears in the if you open the door while travelling at...
  • Page 168 Automatic transmission Shifting to neutral (N) Neutral Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down Do not shift the transmission to N to the first point of resistance. while driving. Otherwise, the auto- matic transmission could be dam- aged. Engaging drive position D Releasing the brakes will allow you Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past to move the vehicle freely, e.g.
  • Page 169 Automatic transmission Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration. Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed. Ease off the accelerator pedal once the desired speed is reached. The automatic transmission shifts back up. Program selector button on vehicles with the Towing a trailer Sports package...
  • Page 170 Automatic transmission program appears in the multifunction dis- the vehicle pulling away more gently in play. forward and reverse gears unless the accel- erator pedal is depressed fully. The automatic transmission switches to increased sensitivity. This improves driving automatic drive program E each time the stability on slippery road surfaces, for engine is started.
  • Page 171 Automatic transmission Shifting gears Deactivating If you pull on the left or right steering wheel If you have activated manual drive program gearshift paddle, the automatic transmission M, it will remain active for a certain amount switches to manual drive program M for a of time.
  • Page 172 Automatic transmission Downshifting Manual drive program M differs from drive program S with regard to spontaneity, Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift responsiveness and the smoothness of the paddle ( page 167). gear changes. The automatic transmission shifts down to Manual drive program M can be selected the next gear.
  • Page 173 Refuelling Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The transmission has The transmission is losing oil. problems shifting gear. Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work- shop immediately. The acceleration ability The transmission is in emergency mode. is deteriorating.

  • Page 174: Refuelling

    Refuelling Refuelling If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash point of this fuel mixture is lower than that of Opening/closing the fuel filler flap pure diesel fuel. When the engine is running, components in the exhaust system may over- heat unnoticed.
  • Page 175 Refuelling Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and refuel. Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off. Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak out.
  • Page 176 Refuelling Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Fuel is leaking from the The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty. vehicle. WARNING There is a risk of fire or explosion. Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock immediately and remove it ( page 155).
  • Page 177 Parking To ensure that the vehicle is secured against Parking rolling away unintentionally: Important safety notes the parking brake must be applied. WARNING on vehicles with manual transmission, engage first gear or reverse gear. Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with on vehicles with automatic transmission, hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust...

  • Page 178: Parking

    Parking Using KEYLESS-GO The brake lights do not light up when you brake the vehicle with the parking brake. Press the Start/Stop button ( page 155). The engine stops and all the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out. When the driver's door is closed, this cor- responds to key position 1.

  • Page 179: Driving Tips

    Driving tips In addition to driving style, the consumption Driving tips is affected by many other factors, such as: General driving tips load Important safety notes tyre pressure cold start WARNING choice of route If you switch off the ignition while driving, the use of electrical consumers safety-relevant functions are only available These factors are not included in the ECO dis-...
  • Page 180 Driving tips dynamic changes in the bars at the start of Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Do a journey. During a prolonged driving time, not simultaneously depress both the brake these changes are smaller. For more pedal and the accelerator pedal while driving. dynamic changes, perform a manual reset.
  • Page 181 Driving on flooded roads standard. Brake pads/linings which have not If you have to drive on stretches of road on been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which water has collected, please bear in which are not of an equivalent quality could mind that: affect your vehicle's operating safety.
  • Page 182 Driving tips ! Do not open any of the vehicle's doors such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the while fording. Otherwise, water could get vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle into the vehicle interior and damage the becomes trapped in snow.
  • Page 183 Driving tips The outside temperature indicator is not Drive carefully. Have vehicle damage rectified designed to serve as an ice-warning device immediately at a qualified specialist work- and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. shop. Changes in the outside temperature are dis- Do not shift into transmission position N played after a short delay.
  • Page 184 Driving tips Ensure that the wheels are in contact with Clean the front and rear licence plates. the ground at all times. Clean the wheels/tyres with a water jet and Drive with extreme care on unknown off- remove any foreign objects. road routes where visibility is poor.
  • Page 185 Driving tips Tyre ruts and gravel roads Travelling uphill Observe the following rules when driving Approach/departure angle along ruts in off-road terrain or on roads with loose gravel: WARNING If you drive up a steep incline at an angle or ! Check that the ruts are not too deep and turn on a steep incline, the vehicle could slip that your vehicle has sufficient clearance.

  • Page 186: Driving Systems

    Driving systems Maximum gradient-climbing capability Driving systems Always observe the maximum gradient climb- Cruise control ing ability values ( page 391). Important safety notes Hilltops Cruise control maintains a constant road speed for you. It brakes automatically in order When driving up an uphill gradient, slightly to avoid exceeding the set speed.
  • Page 187 Driving systems Storing and maintaining the current The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control speed lever indicates which system you have selec- ted: You can store the current speed if you are LIM indicator lamp off: cruise control is driving faster than 30 km/h.
  • Page 188 Driving systems Deactivating cruise control Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you =. There are several ways to deactivate cruise Remove your foot from the accelerator control: pedal. Briefly press the cruise control lever for- The first time cruise control is activated, it wards B.
  • Page 189 Driving systems the engine. This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from over- heating and wearing too quickly. If you need additional braking, depress the brake pedal repeatedly rather than continuously. If you fail to adapt your driving style, SPEED- TRONIC can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics.
  • Page 190 Driving systems Vehicles with a 12-button multifunction Deactivating variable SPEEDTRONIC steering wheel: on the speedometer, the It is not possible to deactivate variable segments from the start of the scale up to SPEEDTRONIC by braking. the stored speed are lit up. There are several ways to deactivate variable SPEEDTRONIC: Storing the current speed and calling up...
  • Page 191 Driving systems DISTRONIC PLUS WARNING DISTRONIC PLUS brakes your vehicle with up Important safety notes to 40% of the maximum braking force. If this DISTRONIC PLUS regulates the speed and braking force is insufficient, DISTRONIC PLUS automatically helps you maintain the dis- warns you visually and audibly.
  • Page 192 Driving systems interference by other radar sources the possibility of strong radar reflections, for example, in multi-storey car parks If DISTRONIC PLUS no longer detects a vehi- cle in front, it may unexpectedly accelerate to the speed stored. This speed can: be too high for a filter lane or a slip road be so high in the right lane that you pass vehicles driving on the left...
  • Page 193 Driving systems Active Parking Assist must not be activa- Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards ted. you ?, or press it up : or down A. DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. the transmission must be in position D. the bonnet must be closed. DISTRONIC PLUS can only be activated at the driver's door must be closed when you under 30 km/h if a vehicle in front has been...
  • Page 194 Driving systems Changing lanes If you change to the overtaking lane, DIS- TRONIC PLUS supports you if: you are driving faster than 60 km/h DISTRONIC PLUS is maintaining the dis- tance to a vehicle in front you switch on the respective turn signal DISTRONIC PLUS does not detect a danger of collision If these conditions are met, your vehicle is...
  • Page 195 Driving systems Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS briefly up : or down ; beyond the pres- page 194). sure point. The last stored speed increases or decrea- If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle ses in 10 km/h increments. in front is stopping, it brakes your vehicle until it is stationary.
  • Page 196 Driving systems Displaying DISTRONIC PLUS in the mul- tifunction display General notes In the assistance menu ( page 247) of the on-board computer, you can select the assis- tance display. Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is deacti- vated Select the Assist. graphic function using the on-board computer To increase: turn control = in direc-...
  • Page 197 Driving systems The last speed stored remains stored until you switch off the engine. DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactiva- ted if: you apply the parking brake you are driving slower than 25 km/h and there is no vehicle in front, or if the vehicle in front is no longer detected ®...
  • Page 198 Driving systems Cornering, going into and coming out of a DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehi- bend cle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehicle will be too short. Narrow vehicles The ability of DISTRONIC PLUS to detect vehi- cles when cornering is limited.
  • Page 199 Driving systems Important safety notes Crossing vehicles WARNING When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away despite being braked by the HOLD function if: there is a malfunction in the system or in the voltage supply the HOLD function is deactivated by the accelerator pedal being depressed, e.g.
  • Page 200 Driving systems Activating the HOLD function the driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt is unfastened Make sure that the activation conditions the engine is switched off, unless it is auto- are met. matically switched off by the ECO start/ Depress the brake pedal.
  • Page 201 Driving systems Range of the sensors audibly the distance between your vehicle and an object. General notes PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a substi- PARKTRONIC does not take into account tute for your attention to the immediate sur- obstacles located: roundings.
  • Page 202 Driving systems Rear sensors The gear lever position or the transmission position of the automatic transmission and Centre Approx. 120 cm the direction in which the vehicle is rolling determine which warning display is active Corners Approx. 80 cm when the engine is running. Minimum distance Manual transmission: Centre...
  • Page 203 Driving systems Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC To deactivate/activate PARKTRONIC Indicator lamp If indicator lamp ; lights up, PARKTRONIC is deactivated. PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when you turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. Towing a trailer ! Fold in the ball coupling if the trailer tow hitch is not required.
  • Page 204 Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off. in the PARKTRONIC If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified warning displays are lit. specialist workshop. You also hear a warning tone for approximately two seconds.
  • Page 205 Driving systems Parking tips: Active Parking Assist is switched on automat- ically when driving forwards. The system is on narrow roads, drive as closely as possi- operational at speeds of up to approximately ble past the parking space. 35 km/h. While in operation, the system inde- parking spaces that are littered, overgrown pendently locates and measures parking or partially occupied by trailer drawbars...
  • Page 206 Driving systems Parking Release the multifunction steering wheel. Reverse the vehicle, being ready to brake WARNING at all times. When reversing, drive at a Active Parking Assist merely aids you by inter- speed below 10 km/h. Otherwise, Active vening actively in the steering. There is a risk Parking Assist will be cancelled.
  • Page 207 Driving systems surroundings message appears in the mul- starting position as it is manoeuvred into tifunction display. the parking space. a manoeuvring distance of at least 1.0 m Additional transmission shifts may be nec- must be available. essary. Start the engine. As soon as the parking procedure is com- Switch on the turn signal on the side facing plete, the...
  • Page 208 Driving systems you are driving faster than 10 km/h You will achieve the best results by wait- ing for the steering procedure to complete ® a wheel spins and ESP intervenes or fails. before pulling away. The ÷ warning lamp lights up in the If you reverse after activation, the steering instrument cluster.
  • Page 209 Driving systems Activating/deactivating the reversing show the area behind your vehicle in the camera Audio/COMAND display. The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a mirror image, as in the rear-view mirror. The text of messages shown in the COMAND display depends on the language setting.
  • Page 210 Driving systems ! Objects not at ground level may appear to Bumper be further away than they actually are, e.g.: Red guide line at a distance of approx- imately 0.30 mfrom the rear of the vehicle the bumper of a parked vehicle the drawbar of a trailer The guide lines are shown when the trans- mission is in position R.
  • Page 211 Driving systems Reversing straight into a parking space Reverse perpendicular parking with the without turning the steering wheel steering wheel at an angle White guide line without turning the steer- Turning the steering wheel ing wheel, vehicle width including the Red guide line for the vehicle width includ- exterior mirrors (static) ing the exterior mirrors, for current steer-...
  • Page 212 Driving systems "Coupling up a trailer" function Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly in front of the parking space. This function is only available on vehicles with The white lane should be as close to parallel a trailer tow hitch and COMAND Online. with the parking space marking as possi- ble.
  • Page 213 Driving systems Select symbol A using the COMAND con- top view and trailer view (vehicles with trailer tow hitch) troller, see COMAND Online. The "Coupling up a trailer" function is selec- top view and images from the rear-facing ted. The distance specifications now only mirror cameras (rear wheel view) apply to objects that are at the same level top view and images from the forward...
  • Page 214 Driving systems The 360° camera will not function or will full-screen view with image from the function only in a limited manner: front camera full-screen view with image from the if the doors are open reversing camera if the exterior mirrors are folded in if the tailgate is open Activating the 360°...
  • Page 215 Driving systems Selecting the split-screen and full Yellow guide line for the vehicle width screen displays including the exterior mirrors, for current steering wheel angle (dynamic) To switch between split screen views: Yellow lane marking the course the tyres switch to the line with the vehicle icons by will take at the current steering wheel sliding ZV the COMAND controller.
  • Page 216 Driving systems Top view with image from the mirror cam- Yellow guide line for the vehicle width eras including the exterior mirrors, for current steering wheel angle (dynamic) Yellow lane marking the course the tyres will take at the current steering wheel angle (dynamic) Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- imately 1.0 m from the front of the vehicle...
  • Page 217 Driving systems Images displayed with PARKTRONIC ATTENTION ASSIST display Important safety notes ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It cannot always detect fatigue or lapses in concentra- tion until too late or not at all. The system is not a substitute for a well-rested and atten- tive driver.
  • Page 218 Driving systems Warning and display messages in the Speed Limit Assist detects the traffic signs multifunction display with a camera attached behind the top of the windscreen. Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on- board computer ( page 249). If ATTENTION ASSIST is active, you will be warned no sooner than 20 minutes after your journey has begun.
  • Page 219 Driving systems Information in the multifunction display you leave or enter a town. the road type changes (e.g. motorway, country road). you have travelled a certain minimum dis- tance without the traffic sign being repea- ted or detected again. You can also activate Speed Limit Assist using COMAND Online.
  • Page 220 Driving systems Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to WARNING 3.0 m behind your vehicle and directly next to Blind Spot Assist does not react to vehicles: your vehicle, as shown in the diagram. overtaken too closely on the side, placing If the lanes are narrow, vehicles driving in the them in the blind spot area lane beyond the lane next to your vehicle may...
  • Page 221 Driving systems low up to a speed of 30 km/h. At speeds See Owner's Manual message appears in above 30 km/h, the indicator lamp goes out the multifunction display. and Blind Spot Assist is operational. You can deactivate the indicator lamps in If a vehicle is detected within the monitoring the exterior mirrors.
  • Page 222 Driving systems Lane Keeping Assist cannot take into account the distance to the vehicle in front is too road, weather or traffic conditions. Lane small and the lane markings thus cannot be Keeping Assist is only an aid. You are respon- detected sible for the distance to the vehicle in front, the lane markings change quickly, e.g.
  • Page 223 Driving systems The warning vibration occurs earlier if: Active Blind Spot Assist supports you from a speed of approximately 30 km/h. you approach the outer lane marking on a For Active Blind Spot Assist to assist you bend. when driving, the radar sensor system must the road has very wide lanes, e.g.
  • Page 224 Driving systems Active Blind Spot Assist may not detect nar- the bumpers, have the function of the sensors row vehicles, such as motorcycles or bicy- checked at a qualified specialist workshop. cles, or may only detect them too late. Blind Spot Assist may otherwise not work properly.
  • Page 225 Driving systems Visual and acoustic collision warning Either a very slight course-correcting brake application, or none at all, may occur if: When you switch on the turn signals to change lanes and a vehicle is detected in the there are vehicles or obstacles, e.g. crash side monitoring range, you receive a visual barriers, on both sides of your vehicle and acoustic collision warning.
  • Page 226 Driving systems not react to the warning, a lane-correcting Always pay particular attention to the traffic application of the brakes can bring the vehicle situation and keep within the lane, especially back into the original lane. if Active Lane Keeping Assist alerts you. Ter- minate the intervention in a non-critical driv- ing situation.
  • Page 227 Driving systems The warning vibration occurs earlier if: sides must be recognised. The brake applica- tion also slightly reduces driving speed. you approach the outer lane marking on a If a lane-correcting brake application occurs, bend. the following appears in the multifunction dis- the road has very wide lanes, e.g.

  • Page 228: Off-Road Driving Systems

    This may damage the transfer case. a driving safety system intervenes, such Damage of this sort is not covered by the ® as ABS, BAS or ESP Mercedes-Benz implied warranty. All When Adaptive is selected, no warning wheels must remain either on the ground vibration occurs if: or be fully raised.
  • Page 229 Off-road driving systems cause damage to the drive train or the prevailing conditions and when necessary, brake system. apply the brakes manually. ! A function or performance test should WARNING only be carried out on a twin-axle dyna- If the speed driven and the set speed deviate mometer.
  • Page 230 Off-road driving systems left-hand status indicator, e.g. km/h. Vehicles with the luxury multifunction steer- ing wheel (12 buttons): the DSR display, for example, may appear in the multifunction dis- play: To increase or reduce the set speed in 1 km/h increments: briefly press the cruise control lever to the pressure point, If the current vehicle speed is too high, the up : for a higher or down ;...

  • Page 231: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer Do not use the off-road drive program on Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Do roads that are snow-covered or icy or if you not simultaneously depress both the brake have fitted your vehicle with snow chains. pedal and the accelerator pedal while driving.
  • Page 232 ( page 393). country. When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the max- characteristics will be different in comparison imum permissible rear axle load is increased to when driving without a trailer. when towing a trailer. Refer to the "Technical The vehicle/trailer combination: data"...
  • Page 233 Towing a trailer applies in countries in which the permissible You can use this number to obtain a maximum speed for vehicle/trailer combina- replacement key from a Mercedes-Benz tions is above 100 km/h. Service Centre. When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling...
  • Page 234 Towing a trailer Vehicles with the ECO start/stop function Pull protective cap : down in the direction Pull cover : of the ball coupling recess of the arrow, out of the ball coupling recess. upwards in the direction of the arrow and Place protective cap : into the ball cou- remove it.
  • Page 235 Towing a trailer Pull handwheel ? away from the ball cou- Coupling up a trailer pling and turn it clockwise until it engages. WARNING The green area on the ball coupling is If you uncouple a trailer with an engaged over- aligned with the red mark on the hand- run brake, you could trap your hand between wheel.
  • Page 236 Towing a trailer Replace the cover of the ball coupling Removing the ball coupling recess and engage it. Pull the protective cap off the lock in the Fold the trailer power socket upwards. handwheel. Use the key to unlock the lock in the hand- wheel.
  • Page 237 Towing a trailer Fitting the adapter ! Make sure that there is sufficient cable play so that the cable cannot become detached when cornering. Open the socket cover. Insert the plug connector with lug : into groove = on the socket. Turn bayonet con- nection ;...
  • Page 238 Useful information ......236 Important safety notes ....236 Displays and operation (4-button multifunction steering wheel) ..236 Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel) ..239 Display messages ......257 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ......297...

  • Page 239: Displays And Operation (4-Button Multifunction Steering Wheel)

    Displays and operation (4-button multifunction steering wheel) times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not oper- Useful information ating safely may cause an accident. For an overview, see the instrument cluster This Owner's Manual describes all mod- illustration for vehicles with: els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of 4-button multifunction steering wheel...
  • Page 240 You can obtain information about this at Multifunction display any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. To activate the multifunction display: You can control the multifunction display and switch on the ignition the settings in the on-board computer using...
  • Page 241 Displays and operation (4-button multifunction steering wheel) To reset the trip meter: press and hold the V button until the standard display appears. Press and hold the C button until the value has been reset. Trip computer Press the V button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the trip computer appears.

  • Page 242: Displays And Operation (12-Button Multifunction Steering Wheel)

    Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel) Ã position, the daytime driving lights are contact with hot gases or other leaking switched on automatically when the engine is service products. There is a danger of injury. running. When it is dark, the side lamps and Allow an overheating engine to cool down the dipped-beam headlamps are switched on before opening the bonnet.
  • Page 243 Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel) Left control panel The segments light up from the start of the scale to the selected limit speed. Calls up the menu and menu bar DISTRONIC PLUS activated ( page 188): One or two segments in the set speed range light up.
  • Page 244 Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel) Time Adjusts the volume Permanent display: outside temperature or speed ( page 251) Mute To show the menu bar;: press the = or ; button on the steering wheel. Back button Menu bar ; disappears after a few seconds. Press briefly: Text field : shows the selected menu or Back...
  • Page 245 Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel) menu (telephone) ( page 246) The values in the From start submenu are calculated from the start of a journey whilst Assist. menu (assistance) the values in the From reset submenu are Service menu ( page 250) calculated from the last time the submenu...
  • Page 246 Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel) Press the = or ; button on the steer- You can reset the values of the following func- tions: ing wheel to select the Trip menu. Press the 9 or : button to select trip meter DISPLAY.
  • Page 247 Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel) Activating route guidance Change of direction announced with a lane recommendation No change of direction announced Road to which the change of direction Distance to the destination leads Distance to the next change of direction Distance to change of direction and visual distance display Current road...
  • Page 248 Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel) Audio player or audio media operation Audio menu Selecting a radio station Example: CD/DVD changer display Current track Waveband Audio data from various audio devices or Station frequency with memory position media can be played, depending on the equip- Station ;...
  • Page 249 Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel) The memory position is only displayed Telephone menu along with channel : if this has been Introduction stored. Switch on COMAND Online and select TV; WARNING see the separate operating instructions. Operating the integrated information systems Press the = or ;...
  • Page 250 Mercedes Benz Service Centre If there is more than one number for a on the Internet at: http:// particular name: press the 6 or a www.mercedes-benz.com/connect button to display the numbers. Press the 9 or : button to select the Accepting a call number you want to dial.
  • Page 251 Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel) Showing the assistance graphic the f symbol when DSR ( page 226) page 248) is activated. Showing Speed Limit Assist and activat- the è symbol, when the rear window ing/deactivating its message function wiper ( page 129) is activated.
  • Page 252 Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel) Press the = or ; button on the steer- Press the a button. ing wheel to select the Assist menu. The current selection is displayed. Press the 9 or : button to select To activate/deactivate: press the a PRE-SAFE Brake.
  • Page 253 Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel) Instrument cluster Service menu Selecting the unit of measurement for dis- tance Display unit Speed-/odometer: function allows you to choose whether cer- tain displays appear in kilometres or miles in the multifunction display. You can determine whether the multifunction In the Service...
  • Page 254 Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel) multifunction display always shows the speed Press the = or ; button on the steer- in mph instead of the outside temperature. ing wheel to select the Settings menu. You can determine whether the multifunction Press the : or 9 button to select the display permanently shows your speed or the Light...
  • Page 255 Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel) Press the : or 9 button to select the You can use this function to switch between symmetrical and asymmetrical dipped beam Intell. Light System function. page 116). If the Intell. Light System function has been switched on, the cone of light and the If you set the dipped-beam headlamps for...
  • Page 256 Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel) Deactivating delayed switch-off of the exte- Press the = or ; button on the steer- rior lighting temporarily: ing wheel to select the Settings menu. Press the : or 9 button to select the Before leaving the vehicle, turn the key to Lights submenu.
  • Page 257 Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel) Press the : or 9 button to select the The following systems are switched off when the radar sensor system is deactivated: Auto. door locks function. When the Auto. door locks function is DISTRONIC PLUS ( page 188) activated, the vehicle doors are displayed...
  • Page 258 Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel) Press the : or 9 button to select A, WARNING Change When the auxiliary heating is switched on, Press a to confirm. parts of the vehicle can become very hot. You can now change the departure time. Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with Press the = or ;...
  • Page 259 Displays and operation (12-button multifunction steering wheel) Resetting to factory settings Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature ( page 109). Press the = or ; button on the steer- Switching belt adjustment on/off ing wheel to select the Settings menu. Press the : or 9 button to select the Press the = or ;...

  • Page 260: Display Messages

    Display messages Display messages General notes Display messages appear in the multifunction display. Display messages with graphic symbols are simplified in the Owner's Manual and may differ from the symbols in the multifunction display. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Owner's Manual.
  • Page 261 Display messages Vehicles with a 12-button multifunction steering wheel The on-board computer saves certain display messages. You can call up the display messages in the message memory. Press the = or ; button on the steering wheel to select the Service menu.
  • Page 262 Display messages Safety systems (4-button multifunction steering wheel) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- ® ® gram), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE , hill start assist and ESP curr. unavail. trailer stabilisation are temporarily not available. The adaptive brake lights may also have failed.
  • Page 263 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® ® ® ABS, ESP , BAS, PRE-SAFE , hill start assist and ESP trailer sta- bilisation are not available due to a malfunction. inoperative The adaptive brake lights may also have failed. In addition, the ä, å, ! and J warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 264 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions With the Hold function activated, you have either: opened the driver's door and released the seat belt or Brake immediately switched off the engine or opened the bonnet A tone may also sound at regular intervals. If you attempt to lock the vehicle, the tone becomes louder.
  • Page 265 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ý If the symbol appears in the multifunction display, a seat belt tongue has not been inserted in a rear seat belt buckle. WARNING A seat belt which is not worn correctly, or which has not been engaged in the seat belt buckle correctly, cannot provide the intended level of protection.
  • Page 266 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions WARNING The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten- R.cent.malf. - tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered. Workshop- This poses an increased risk of injury. SRS has malfunctioned at the rear centre.

  • Page 267: Instrument Cluster

    Display messages Safety systems (12-button multifunction steering wheel) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions !÷ ® ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Pro- ® gram), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function, hill currently unavail‐ ® start assist and ESP trailer stabilisation are temporarily unavail- able See Owner's able.
  • Page 268 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking situation. ® ® If ESP is not operational, ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
  • Page 269 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions A fault has occurred while the HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is active. Brake immediately Vehicles with manual transmission: with the HOLD function acti- vated, you have: opened the driver's door and released the seat belt or switched off the engine or opened the bonnet A tone may also sound at regular intervals.
  • Page 270 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions PRE-SAFE ® PRE-SAFE Brake temporarily inoperative. Possible causes: Functions cur‐ the function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. rently limited See the sensors in the radiator trim and in the bumpers are dirty. Owner's Manual the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g.
  • Page 271 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem). The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus- Restraint sys. mal‐ ter. function Consult WARNING workshop The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten- tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
  • Page 272 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions WARNING The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten- Rear centre mal‐ tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered. function Consult This poses an increased risk of injury. workshop SRS has malfunctioned at the rear centre.
  • Page 273 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand trailer turn signal lamp is faulty. Observe the separate operating instructions provided by the Trailer left trailer manufacturer. indic. Trailer right indic. The trailer brake lamp is faulty. Observe the separate operating instructions provided by the Trailer brake lamp trailer manufacturer.
  • Page 274 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand licence plate lamp is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Left licence plate lamporRight licence plate lamp The left-hand or right-hand front foglamp is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Left fog lamp Right fog lamp The rear foglamp is faulty.
  • Page 275 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The exterior lighting is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Malfunction The light sensor is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. AUTO lights inoper‐ ative The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds.
  • Page 276 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The trailer brake lamp is faulty. Observe the separate operating instructions provided by the Trailer brake lamp trailer manufacturer. The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is faulty. Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself Rear left turn sig‐...
  • Page 277 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left-hand or right-hand front foglamp is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Left fog lamporRight fog lamp The rear foglamp is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Rear fog lamp The front left or front right parking lamp is faulty.
  • Page 278 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The light sensor is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. AUTO lights inoper‐ ative The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds. Switch off lights Turn the light switch to Ã.
  • Page 279 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant is too hot. A warning tone also sounds. Stop vehicle Sw. WARNING eng. Off Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
  • Page 280 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level. A warning tone also sounds. Checking the Check the oil level when next refuelling, at the latest engine oil level page 329). If necessary, top up the engine oil ( page 330).
  • Page 281 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions AdBlue: No start ® The AdBlue system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds. in ..km Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. AdBlue ® The AdBlue system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds.
  • Page 282 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant is too hot. A warning tone also sounds. Coolant Stop vehi‐ WARNING cle Switch engine Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
  • Page 283 Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http:// bevo.mercedes-benz.com. The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range. Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level Reserve fuel level drops into the reserve range.
  • Page 284 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ¸ Vehicles with a diesel engine: the engine air filter is dirty and must be replaced. Replace air cleaner Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicles with a diesel engine: there is water in the fuel filter. The water must be drained off.
  • Page 285 Display messages Driving systems (4-button multifunction steering wheel) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ë The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle is skidding. A warning tone also sounds. Reactivate the HOLD function later ( page 196). The HOLD function is deactivated. When the brake pedal is firmly depressed, an activation condition is not fulfilled.
  • Page 286 Display messages Driving systems (12-button multifunction steering wheel) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions À Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or a lack of concentration on the part of the driver. A warning tone Attention Assist: also sounds.
  • Page 287 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Radar sensor deac‐ The radar sensor system is deactivated. tivated See Own‐ Switch on the radar sensor system ( page 254). er's Manual Lane Keeping Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
  • Page 288 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inop- erative. Possible causes: the sensors are dirty. the function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow. the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range.
  • Page 289 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Park Assist inoper‐ You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking manoeuvres. ative Active Parking Assist will become available again after approx- imately ten minutes ( page 201). Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Page 290 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS ® DISTRONIC PLUS is faulty. BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE Brake may inoperative also have failed. A warning tone also sounds. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. DISTRONIC PLUS You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
  • Page 291 Display messages Tyres (4-button multifunction steering wheel) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant Check loss in pressure. tyres A warning tone also sounds. WARNING With tyre pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol- lowing hazards: the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
  • Page 292 Display messages Tyres (12-button multifunction steering wheel) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant Tyre pressure loss in pressure. Check tyres A warning tone also sounds. WARNING With tyre pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol- lowing hazards: the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
  • Page 293 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Check The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly. The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display. tyres A warning tone also sounds. WARNING With tyre pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol- lowing hazards: the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
  • Page 294 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Tyre press. monitor Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received from the wheel sensors. The tyre pressure monitor is temporarily currently unavail‐ malfunctioning. able Drive on. The tyre pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the cause has been rectified.
  • Page 295 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The tailgate is open. WARNING When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tailgate is open. There is a risk of poisoning. Close the tailgate. Vehicles with an anti-theft alarm system: the bonnet is open.
  • Page 296 Display messages Vehicle (12-button multifunction steering wheel) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in To start engine, position R or D. shift to either P or N Shift the transmission to position P or N. You have switched off the engine with the Start/Stop button and Risk of rolling opened the driver's door.
  • Page 297 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions & The on-board voltage is too low. The auxiliary heating has switched itself off or cannot be switched on ( page 146). inoperative Bat‐ Drive for a longer distance. tery low The battery is being charged.
  • Page 298 Display messages Key (4-button multifunction steering wheel) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions You have put the wrong key in the ignition lock. Key does not belong to vehicle Use the correct key. The key needs to be replaced. Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 299 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions KEYLESS-GO is temporarily malfunctioning or is defective. A warn- ing tone also sounds. Insert key Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired position. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Close doors At least one door is open.

  • Page 300: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions  The KEYLESS-GO key cannot be detected at present. Change the location of the key with the KEYLESS-GO functions Key not detected in the vehicle. (white display mes- If the KEYLESS-GO key is still not detected: sage)
  • Page 301 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ü The driver or passenger has not fastened their seat belt. The red seat belt warn- Fasten your seat belt ( page 54). ing lamp lights up after The warning lamp goes out.
  • Page 302 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. The red brake system WARNING warning lamp comes on The braking efficiency may be impaired. while the engine is run- There is a risk of an accident.
  • Page 303 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ® ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP ® EBD (electronic brake force distribution), PRE-SAFE The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the ®...
  • Page 304 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions EBD is not available due to a malfunction. Therefore, ABS, BAS, ® ® ® BAS PLUS, ESP , PRE-SAFE , PRE-SAFE Brake, the HOLD func- The yellow ABS warning ®...
  • Page 305 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ä ® or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin. ® The yellow ESP warn- ing lamp flashes while Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
  • Page 306 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷å ® ® , BAS, PRE-SAFE , the HOLD function, hill start assist and ® trailer stabilisation are temporarily unavailable. ® The yellow ESP ® OFF warning ®...
  • Page 307 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions There may be a fault, for example: The yellow engine diag- in the engine management nostics warning lamp in the fuel injection system lights up while the in the exhaust system engine is running.
  • Page 308 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. The red coolant warn- If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator ing lamp comes on may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be mal- while the engine is run- functioning.
  • Page 309 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked, e.g. by frozen slush. Check the coolant level and top up the coolant ( page 331).
  • Page 310 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tyres Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tyres. The yellow tyre pres- sure monitor warning WARNING lamp (pressure loss/ With tyre pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol- malfunction) is lit.
  • Page 312 Useful information ......310 Loading guidelines ......310 Stowage areas ........310 Features ..........319...

  • Page 313: Stowage Areas

    Stowage areas or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle Useful information (including occupants). the luggage compartment is the preferred This Owner's Manual describes all mod- place to carry objects. els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of position heavy loads as far forwards as pos- going to press.
  • Page 314 Stowage areas To lock: insert the emergency key element Always store objects so that they cannot be into the lock and turn it 90° clockwise to flung around in these or in similar situa- position 2. tions. To unlock: insert the emergency key ele- Always make sure that objects do not pro- ment into the lock and turn it 90°...
  • Page 315 Stowage areas Rear stowage compartments ® for an iPod or MP3 player (see the sepa- rate Audio or COMAND Online operating Stowage compartment in the rear com- instructions). partment Before using these connections, you must remove the mobile phone bracket (see the separate installation instructions) and fold up the preinstalled mobile phone holder page 323).
  • Page 316 Stowage areas Folding the rear seat backrest back Before every trip, make sure that the seat backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat are engaged before every trip. ! Before folding the rear seat backrest for- wards, make sure that the head restraints are pushed in (lowest detent).
  • Page 317 Stowage areas Bag hook Observe the following notes on securing loads: WARNING Observe the loading guidelines The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects page 310). or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug- Secure the load using the lashing eyelets. gage could be flung around and thereby hit Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly...
  • Page 318 Stowage areas ! When loading the vehicle, make sure that Fitting/removing the luggage compart- ment cover you do not stack the load in the luggage compartment higher than the lower edge of the side windows. Do not place heavy objects on top of the luggage compartment cover.
  • Page 319 Stowage areas Attaching the safety net backrests. For safety reasons, always use a safety net when transporting a load. Preparing the safety net The safety net can be used in two different positions (behind the B-pillar or the C-pillar). Safety net installed behind the C-pillar Insert guide rod ;...
  • Page 320 Stowage areas Releasing the safety net Coat hooks on the tailgate Seat belt reel holder behind the front seats Coat hook Pull belt adjuster : upwards in the direc- tion of the arrow to reduce the tension on Stowage well underneath the luggage the tensioning strap.
  • Page 321 There is a risk of an accident. Always observe the maximum roof load and adapt your driving style. ! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you Release hook = from the bracket on the only use roof carriers that have been tested underside of the luggage compartment and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
  • Page 322 Features Fold the cover of the rear seat armrest back Features down again if necessary. Cup holders To close: lift the cover of the rear seat arm- rest. Important safety notes Swing cup holder ; back until it engages. ! Only use the cup holders for containers of the right size and which have lids.
  • Page 323 Features ashtray is properly engaged. Otherwise, the To refit: press ashtray = into the holder stowage space could be damaged. until engages. Close the lid of ashtray =. Vehicles with manual transmission To close: pull cover : back. Rear-compartment ashtray You can remove the ashtray insert and use the resulting compartment for stow- age.
  • Page 324 Features Vehicles with manual transmission 12 V sockets General notes The sockets can be used for accessories with a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accesso- ries include such items as bulbs or chargers for mobile phones. If you use the sockets for long periods when the engine is switched off, the battery may discharge.
  • Page 325 Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an approved exterior aerial. This ensures: optimal mobile phone reception quality in the vehicle.
  • Page 326 ® Bluetooth -capable mobile phones with Audio 20 or COMAND Online can be obtained: at your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre on the Internet at http://www.mercedes- benz.com/connect The functions and services available when You can fold the pre-installed bracket up to...
  • Page 327 Features Slide the seat backwards. To fit: lay the floormat in the footwell. Press studs : onto retainers ;. To remove: pull the floormat away from retainers ;. Remove the floormats. Retrofitted anti-glare film Retrofitted anti-glare film on the inside of the windows can interfere with radio/mobile telephone reception.
  • Page 328 Useful information ......326 Service ..........326 Engine compartment ......328 Care ............ 332...

  • Page 329: Useful Information

    12-button multifunction steering intervals (see separate Service Booklet). wheel: press the % or a button. You can obtain further information from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Displaying service messages The ASSYST PLUS service interval display Switch the ignition on. does not show any information on the engine oil level.
  • Page 330 A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a last until the next service due date. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the Depending on how and where the vehicle is ASSYST PLUS service interval display after used, there may be an increase in the the service work has been carried out.

  • Page 331: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment ® AdBlue from any Mercedes-Benz Service If you need to access the engine compart- Centre. ment: switch off the ignition never enter the danger area of moving com- Engine compartment ponents, e.g. the rotation area of the fan...
  • Page 332 Engine compartment tem to display inaccurate values. Some of these values are legally required and must always be correct. Engine oil General notes on oil level Depending on your driving style, the vehicle consumes up to 0.8 l of oil per 1,000 km. The oil consumption may be higher than this when Pull release lever : on the bonnet.
  • Page 333 Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service engine off and wait for approximately five Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service minutes. Centre. Pull oil dipstick : out of the oil dipstick Damage to the engine or exhaust system is tube.
  • Page 334 Engine compartment be scalded by hot coolant spraying out when opening the cap. There is a danger of injury. Allow the engine to cool before opening the cap. Wear gloves and protective eyewear when opening. Slowly turn the cap half a turn to allow pressure to escape.
  • Page 335 Care If necessary, top up with coolant that has The washer fluid reservoir is used for both the been tested and approved by Mercedes- windscreen washer system and the headlamp Benz. cleaning system. Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far If the washer fluid level drops below the rec- ommended minimum of 1 litre, a message as it will go.

  • Page 336: Care

    Use care products and cleaning agents rec- ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Washing by hand In some countries, washing by hand is only Care of the exterior allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
  • Page 337 Care the correct distance is available from the Soak bird droppings with water and rinse equipment manufacturer. off the treated areas afterwards. Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin, around when cleaning your vehicle. oils, fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or Do not aim directly at any of the following: lighter fluid.
  • Page 338 Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior to electronic components. lighting using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car Clean the inside and outside of the win- shampoo. Or clean the exterior lighting dows with a damp cloth and a cleaning with cleaning cloths.
  • Page 339 Care Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn signals using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo. Cleaning cloths may be used as well. Cleaning the sensors ! If you clean the sensors with a high-pres-...
  • Page 340 Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use These may damage the display surface. Do leather care agents that have been recom- not put pressure on the display surface mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. when cleaning. This could lead to irrepara- ble damage to the display.
  • Page 341 Make sure that the leather does not brush or a cleaning agent recommended become soaked. It may otherwise and approved by Mercedes-Benz. become rough and cracked. Carpets: use the carpet and textile clean- Only use leather care agents that have...
  • Page 342 Useful information ......340 Where will I find...? ......340 Flat tyre ..........342 Battery (vehicle) ........ 345 Jump-starting ........349 Towing and tow-starting ....351 Electrical fuses ......... 354...

  • Page 343: Where Will I Find

    Where will I find...? Setting up the warning triangle Useful information This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the functions descri- bed.
  • Page 344 Where will I find...? Example: vehicle without the ECO start/stop func- Pull tab : upwards. tion Remove fire extinguisher ;. Remove stowage tray : in the direction of the arrow (vehicle without the ECO start/ Have the fire extinguisher refilled after stop function).
  • Page 345 Flat tyre Vehicles with a collapsible emergency If possible, bring the front wheels into the spare wheel: lift up the luggage compart- straight-ahead position. ment floor ( page 317). Switch off the engine. Remove stowage tray : (vehicle without Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove ECO start/stop function) and cover ;.

  • Page 346: Flat Tyre

    Flat tyre Using the TIREFIT kit WARNING In the following situations, the tyre sealant is unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis- tance, as it is unable to seal the tyre properly: there are cuts or punctures in the tyre larger than those mentioned above. the wheel rim is damaged.
  • Page 347 Flat tyre Tyre pressure not reached If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has not been achieved after five minutes: Switch off the tyre inflation compressor. Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of the faulty tyre. Very slowly drive forwards or reverse approximately 10 m.

  • Page 348: Battery (Vehicle)

    Important safety notes In your vehicle, you will find a sticker with Work on the battery, e.g. removing or fitting, the Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone requires specialist knowledge and the use of number, e.g. on the B-pillar on the driver's special tools. Therefore, always have work on side.
  • Page 349 Battery (vehicle) In the event of a short circuit or similar situa- Make sure that the positive terminal of a tion, inform a qualified specialist workshop connected battery does not come into con- immediately. Do not drive any further. You tact with vehicle parts.
  • Page 350 You You can also charge the battery with a can then no longer move the vehicle. charger recommended by Mercedes-Benz. For more information, please contact a quali- The battery and the cover of the positive terminal clamp must be fitted securely dur- fied specialist workshop.
  • Page 351 ! Only charge the installed battery with a battery charger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. These battery chargers allow the battery to be charged while still installed in the vehicle. ! Only use battery chargers with a maxi- mum charging voltage of 14.8 V.

  • Page 352: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Jump-starting For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of a positive terminal and an earth point, in the engine compartment. WARNING Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery.
  • Page 353 Jump-starting Only use jump leads that have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps. If the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected for a few minutes before attempting to start. This charges the empty battery a little. Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.

  • Page 354: Towing And Tow-Starting

    Towing and tow-starting Before disconnecting the jump leads, let the engines run for several minutes. First, remove the jump leads from earth point A and negative terminal ?, then from pos- itive clamp ; and positive terminal =. Begin each time at the contacts on your own vehicle first.
  • Page 355 Towing and tow-starting When towing a vehicle with an automatic transmission, the transmission must be in position N. The battery must be connected and charged. Otherwise, you: cannot turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 cannot shift the transmission to position N on vehicles with automatic transmission Deactivate the automatic locking feature page 88).
  • Page 356 Towing and tow-starting Vehicles with manual transmission: Towing the vehicle with the rear axle depress the clutch pedal fully and shift to raised neutral. Only possible on vehicles without 4MATIC. Vehicles with automatic transmission: When towing your vehicle with the rear axle shift the automatic transmission to posi- raised, it is important that you observe the tion N.

  • Page 357: Electrical Fuses

    Electrical fuses ! Vehicles with automatic transmission Notes for 4MATIC vehicles must not be tow-started. The transmission ! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed may otherwise be damaged. with the front or rear axle raised; otherwise, You can find information on "Jump-starting" the transmission may be damaged.
  • Page 358 341). ! Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which Dashboard fuse box have the correct fuse rating for the system concerned. Otherwise, components or sys- ! Do not use a pointed object such as a tems could be damaged.
  • Page 359 Electrical fuses Fuse box in the engine compartment Fuse box in the luggage compartment ! Make sure that no moisture can enter the WARNING fuse box when the cover is open. When the bonnet is open, and the windscreen wipers are set in motion, you can be injured ! When closing the cover, make sure that it by the wiper linkage.
  • Page 360 Useful information ......358 Important safety notes ....358 Operation ........... 359 Winter operation ....... 360 Tyre pressure ........361 Changing a wheel ......367 Fitting a wheel ........368 Wheel and tyre combinations ..372 Emergency spare wheel ....374...

  • Page 361: Useful Information

    National variations are pos- Accessories that are not approved for your sible. Note that your vehicle may not be vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or that are not equipped with all of the functions descri- being used correctly can impair operating bed.

  • Page 362: Operation

    Mercedes-Benz for your vehi- or other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive cle. Do not fit any other valve caps or sys- over kerbs, speed humps or similar eleva- tems, e.g.

  • Page 363: Winter Operation

    Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility Minimum tyre tread depth for: for this type of damage. summer tyres: 3 mm...

  • Page 364: Tyre Pressure

    There is a risk of an accident. have been specially approved for your vehicle Observe the recommended tyre pressure and by Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre- check the tyre pressure of all the tyres includ- sponding standard of quality.
  • Page 365 There is for higher loads. These are permissible and a risk of accident. will not adversely affect the running of the Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps vehicle. specifically provided by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto the tyre valve.
  • Page 366 Tyre pressure The values on the tyre pressure information Observe the notes on the recommended tyre label (fuel filler flap) for the vehicle in "parti- pressure ( page 361). ally laden" and "fully laden" conditions apply The tyre pressure loss warning does not when driving at maximum speed.
  • Page 367 Tyre pressure tyre pressure is set, these incorrect values If you wish to confirm the restart: will be monitored. Press the a button. Observe the notes in the section on tyre Tyre pressure now OK? message pressures ( page 361). appears in the multifunction display.
  • Page 368 Tyre pressure nificantly too low. The tyre pressure moni- tor is not malfunctioning. if the warning lamp flashes for around a minute and then remains lit constantly, the tyre pressure monitor is malfunctioning. In addition to the warning lamp, a mes- sage appears in the multifunction display.
  • Page 369 Tyre pressure Press the 9 or : button to select in one or more tyres has dropped signifi- cantly and the tyres must be checked. Tyre pressure. If the Tyre malfunction appears in the Press the a button. multifunction display, the tyre pressure in The current tyre pressure for each wheel one or more tyres has dropped suddenly will be displayed in the multifunction dis-...

  • Page 370: Changing A Wheel

    The radio type approval number for the tyre WARNING pressure monitor can be found online at: Interchanging the front and rear wheels may http://www.mercedes-benz.de/ severely impair the driving characteristics if betriebsanleitung. the wheels or tyres have different dimensions. Country...

  • Page 371: Fitting A Wheel

    Fitting a wheel The wear patterns on the front and rear tyres Fitting a wheel differ, depending on the operating conditions. Preparing the vehicle Interchange the wheels before a clear wear pattern has formed on the tyres. Front tyres Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and typically wear more on the shoulders and the level ground.
  • Page 372 Mercedes-Benz. If the jack is used incorrectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is raised. the jack is designed only to raise and hold the vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being changed.
  • Page 373 Fitting a wheel release the parking brake while the vehicle Using wheel wrench :, loosen the bolts on is raised. the wheel you wish to change by about one full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com- the jack must be placed on a firm, flat and pletely.
  • Page 374 Fitting a wheel Turn ratchet ring spanner ? until jack = approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel. sits completely on jacking point ; and the base of the jack lies evenly on the ground. Turn ratchet ring spanner ? until the tyre is raised a maximum of 3 cm from the ground.

  • Page 375: Wheel And Tyre Combinations

    Wheel and tyre combinations after a wheel is changed. General notes ! Inflate the collapsible emergency spare ! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec- wheel using the tyre inflation compressor ommends that you only use tyres and before lowering the vehicle. The wheel rim wheels which have been approved by could otherwise be damaged.
  • Page 376 Wheel and tyre combinations ! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor Not all wheel/tyre combinations can be recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since fitted at the factory in all countries. previous damage cannot always be detec- ted on retreaded tyres. As a result, Mercedes-Benz cannot guarantee vehicle safety if retreaded tyres are fitted.

  • Page 377: Emergency Spare Wheel

    Emergency spare wheel Tyres Summer tyres Light-alloy wheels 235/60 R 17 102 V 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47.5 235/50 R 19 99 V 7.5 J x 19 H2 ET 47 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 52 255/45 R 19 100 V 235/45 R 20 100 W XL 8.0 J x 20 H2 ET 45 9.0 J x 20 H2 ET 57...
  • Page 378 Emergency spare wheel that the wheel/tyre dimensions and tyre type are correct. When using an emergency spare wheel or spare wheel of a different size, you must not exceed the maximum speed of 80 km/h. Snow chains must not be fitted to emergency spare wheels.
  • Page 379 Otherwise, the collapsible emergency spare wheel will Make sure that the key is in position not fit in the spare wheel well. Mercedes-Benz page 155)in the ignition lock. recommends that you have this work carried Press on/off switch A on the tyre inflation out at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 380 Emergency spare wheel Technical data Collapsible emergency spare wheel Tyres Wheels 185/75 – 17 98 P 6.0 B x 17 H2 ET 25 Tyre pressure: 280 kPa (2.8 bar/41 psi) Depending on the country, the engine and the wheels fitted, your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT or a collapsible emergency spare wheel.
  • Page 382 Useful information ......380 Information on technical data ..380 Vehicle electronics ......380 Identification plates ......382 Service products and capacities ..382 Vehicle data ........390 Vehicle data for off-road driving ..391 Trailer tow hitch ........ 391...

  • Page 383: Vehicle Electronics

    Have the low-reflection exterior aerial fitted at vehicles with optional equipment. You can obtain further information from a a qualified specialist workshop. When oper- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ating in the vehicle, always connect the RF transmitter to the low-reflection exterior aer- ial.
  • Page 384 70 cm waveband wiring. Be sure to observe the manufacturer's GSM/DCS/PCS additional instructions when installing. UMTS/LTE Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi- mum transmission outputs or aerial positions must be approved by Mercedes-Benz.

  • Page 385: Service Products And Capacities

    Service products and capacities ble to your vehicle on the vehicle's identi- Identification plates fication plate. Vehicle identification plate with vehi- cle identification number (VIN) Open the front right-hand door. You will see vehicle identification plate :. Slide the right-hand front seat to its rear- most position.
  • Page 386 If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi- Mercedes-Benz. They are listed in this cal attention. Do not induce vomiting. Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro- Change any clothing that has come into priate section.
  • Page 387 Service products and capacities Petrol (EN 228, E DIN 51626-1) ther information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Fuel grade Usually you will find information about the ! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the petrol engine.
  • Page 388 Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and only be mixed with additives recommended do not use any special additives. This can by Mercedes-Benz. Observe the instruc- otherwise lead to engine damage. This tions for use in the product description.
  • Page 389 Service products and capacities Further information on country-specific ® AdBlue fuel properties can be obtained from oil Important safety notes companies, e.g. at filling stations. Comply with the important safety notes for Fuel consumption information service products when handling ® AdBlue page 382).
  • Page 390 Approval 229.1, 229.3 or ACEA A3 Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved diesel engines: MB Approval 229.1, engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz 229.3, 229.5 or ACEA C3 engines. This must only be added once and the Further information on tested and approved amount must not be greater than 1.0 l.
  • Page 391 Benz according to MB Approval 331.0. Information about approved brake fluid can be obtained at any qualified specialist work- shop or on the Internet at: http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a qualified specialist workshop and the replacement confirmed in the Service Booklet.
  • Page 392 310.1. Further information on coolants can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil- for Service Products, MB Specifications for led with a coolant mixture that ensures Service Products 310.1, e.g.

  • Page 393: Vehicle Data

    Vehicle data At temperatures above freezing: These documents are delivered with your vehicle. Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum- merFit. Dimensions and weights Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.

  • Page 394: Vehicle Data For Off-Road Driving

    Trailer tow hitch For further information about approach/ Vehicle data for off-road driving departure angles, see ( page 182). Fording depth ! The water depth must not exceed 30 cm. Maximum gradient-climbing capabil- Note that the possible fording depth is less in flowing water.
  • Page 395 Trailer tow hitch Example: anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch Anchorage points Overhang dimension Rear axle centre line For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the overhang dimension including protective cov- ering is 1,058 mm.
  • Page 396 Trailer tow hitch Trailer loads ! Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight. Do not use a noseweight of less than 50kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose. Note that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual payload. All models Permissible trailer load, unbraked 750 kg...
  • Page 400 Publication details Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehicles and about Daimler AG can be found on the following websites: http://www.mercedes-benz.com http://www.daimler.com Editorial office You are welcome to forward any queries or suggestions you may have regarding this Owner's Manual to the technical documenta-...
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