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Mercedes-Benz Vito 2014 Operating Instructions 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 Vito Operating Instructions...
  • Page 3 Symbols WARNING Warning notes make you aware of dangers which could pose a threat to your health or life, or to the health and life of others. Environmental note Environmental notes provide you with infor- mation on environmentally aware actions or disposal.
  • Page 4 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz You can also use the Mercedes-Benz Guide smartphone app: Before you first drive off, read these Operat- ing Instructions carefully and familiarise your- self with your vehicle. Please adhere to the information and warning notes in these Oper-...
  • Page 6 Contents Index ............4 At a glance ........... 37 Introduction ......... 29 Safety ........... 49 Opening and closing ......85 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 107 Lights and windscreen wipers ..129 Climate control ......... 151 Driving and parking ......183 On-board computer and displays ..
  • Page 7 Index Display message (vehicle with 1, 2, 3 ... steering wheel buttons) ....311 4x4 (permanent all-wheel drive) ..223 Display message (vehicle without 12 V socket ........346 steering wheel buttons) ....292 Driving abroad ....... 209 Exhaust gas aftertreatment ..... 32 Filler cap ........
  • Page 8 Index Display message (vehicle with Function/notes ......232 Authorised workshop steering wheel buttons) ....302 Display message (vehicle without see Qualified specialist workshop AUTO lights steering wheel buttons) ....284 Introduction ........55 Display message (vehicle with PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica- steering wheel buttons) ....
  • Page 9 Index Transmission positions ....195 Disconnecting and removing ..371 Transmission program display ..196 Display message (vehicle with Transmission programs ....197 steering wheel buttons) ....311 Automatic transmission emer- Display message (vehicle without gency running mode ......201 steering wheel buttons) ....
  • Page 10 Index Display message (vehicle with Checking brake fluid level ....366 steering wheel buttons) ....323 Driving tips ........210 Display message (vehicle without Hill start assist ....... 189 steering wheel buttons) ....299 Important safety notes ....210 Important safety notes ....360 New brake pads/linings ....
  • Page 11 Index Central locking Child seat Activating/deactivating the Forward-facing restraint system ..71 acoustic locking confirmation (on- ISOFIX ..........68 board computer) ......281 On the front-passenger seat .... 69 Automatic locking ......93 Rearward-facing restraint system ..70 Automatic locking (on-board com- Recommendations ......
  • Page 12 Index Switching air-recirculation mode Climate control ........ 45 on/off ..........163 Driver's door ........47 Switching on/off ......157 Convenience closing feature .... 104 Switching residual heat on/off ..165 Convenience opening feature ..104 Switching the rear window heat- Convenience opening/closing (air- ing on/off ........
  • Page 13 Index Digital speedometer Setting a speed ......218 Storing and maintaining current Displaying (vehicle with steering speed ..........217 wheel buttons) ....... 269 Cup holder Displaying (vehicle without steer- Important safety notes ....344 ing wheel buttons) ......261 Dipped-beam headlamps Rear compartment ......
  • Page 14 Limited braking efficiency on sal- Dipped-beam headlamps ....209 ted roads ........211 Fuel ..........209 New brake disks ......211 Mercedes-Benz Service ....209 New brake pads/linings ....211 Driving off-road Off-road driving ......213 Rules for driving off-road ....214 Overrun mode ........
  • Page 15 Index Emergency unlocking Vehicle ..........88 E/e mark ..........420 Engine EBD (electronic brake force distri- Altitude limit (diesel engine) ..215 bution) Changing the power output ..... 32 Display message (vehicle with Cleaning instructions ..... 377 steering wheel buttons) ....305 Display message (vehicle with Display message (vehicle without steering wheel buttons) ....
  • Page 16 Index Flat tyre Viscosity ........426 Environmental protection Changing a wheel/fitting the Returning an end-of-life vehicle ..30 spare wheel ........410 ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Foglamps Switching on/off ......131 ® see ESP (Electronic Stability Program) Foglamps (extended range) ....134 ®...
  • Page 17 Remote control ......167 Display (vehicle without steering Setting a departure time (remote wheel buttons) ....... 259 control) .......... 169 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 34 Setting the departure time (on- Glove compartment ......338 board computer) ......170 Guide rail Switching on/off ......
  • Page 18 Index Overview (vehicle without steer- Overview ........136 ing wheel buttons) ......41 Reading lamp ......... 136 Overview (vehicles with steering Rear interior light in the grab han- wheel buttons) ......... 43 dle ..........137 Rear door ........335 Repacing bulbs ......138 Sliding door ........
  • Page 19 Index Problem (malfunction) ..... 91 Display message (vehicle without Key positions (ignition lock) .... 185 steering wheel buttons) ....290 Lighting Kickdown ........... 199 see Lights Lights Activating/deactivating the Intel- Lamps ligent Light System (vehicle with see Warning and indicator lamps steering wheel buttons) ....
  • Page 20 Connections ........45 Load-securing aids Memory card (audio) ......272 Load compartment partition ..356 Memory function ....... 127 Loading guidelines ......348 Mercedes-Benz Service24h ....387 Loading rails Message memory Maximum tensile strength ..... 432 On-board computer (vehicle with Loads steering wheel buttons) ....
  • Page 21 Index Displaying a service message ..369 Operating ........272 Factory setting ....... 281 Important safety notes ....256 Instrument cluster menu ....277 Lights menu ........278 Navigation Menu overview ......267 Menu (on-board computer) .... 269 Message memory ......300 Notes on running in a new vehicle ..
  • Page 22 Index Parking assistance Trip computer menu ...... 260 Operating Instructions see PARKTRONIC Before the first journey ....29 Parking brake ........207 General notes ........29 Display message (vehicle with Implied warranty ......29 steering wheel buttons) ....306 Vehicle equipment ......29 Display message (vehicle without Operating safety steering wheel buttons) ....
  • Page 23 Index Operation ......... 65 General notes ........ 111 Preparing for a journey General notes (bench seat/ Checks in the vehicle ..... 185 berth) ..........120 Visual check of the vehicle exte- Removing/fitting (bench seat/ rior ..........185 berth) ..........117 Preventative passenger protection Removing/fitting (comfort rear bench seat) ........
  • Page 24 Index Rear lamps important safety notes ....140 Replacing bulbs ......143 Interior lighting ......138 Rear rack Main-beam headlamps ....141 Notes ..........358 Rear foglamps ........ 143 Rear racks Rear lamps ........143 Maximum payload ......432 Reversing lamp ......143 Rear view camera Rescue card .........
  • Page 25 Index Roof lining and carpets (cleaning Service interval display instructions) ........382 ASSYST (active Service System) ..369 Calling up the service due date ..369 Roof load (roof carrier) ..... 432 Hiding a service message ....369 Notes ..........368 Service menu (on-board com- Safety puter) ..........
  • Page 26 Index Signal and ambient light Display message (vehicle without Changing a bulb ......139 steering wheel buttons) ....296 Sliding door Displaying the speed ..... 220 Child-proof lock ....... 77 Function/notes ......219 Cleaning ......... 380 Important safety notes ....220 Important safety notes ....
  • Page 27 Index Technical data Luggage net ........339 Summer opening Capacities ........422 see Convenience opening feature Engine ..........430 Summer tyres ........398 Guide rail ........432 Sun visor Lashing points ....... 431 Loading rails ........432 Changing a bulb (mirror lamp) ..139 Rear racks ........
  • Page 28 Index Overview ........175 Coupling up a trailer ...... 251 Setting departure time ....176 Decoupling a trailer ....... 252 Setting the heating level ....177 Driving tips ........247 Setting the operating duration ..175 ® ..........81 Setting the temperature ....177 Fitting the ball coupling ....
  • Page 29 Index Trip odometer Important safety notes ....403 Displaying (vehicle with steering Radio type approval for the tyre wheel buttons) ....... 268 pressure monitor ......405 Displaying (vehicle without steer- Restarting ........404 ing wheel buttons) ......260 Warning lamp ......... 334 Resetting (vehicle with steering Warning message ......
  • Page 30 Index Display message (vehicle without steering wheel buttons) ....298 Warning and indicator lamps Electronics ........420 ABS ..........327 Emergency unlocking ....... 88 Brakes ........... 326 Equipment ........29 Distance warning signal ....333 Implied warranty ......29 Door ..........335 Leaving parked up ......
  • Page 31 Index Wheel size/tyre size ...... 413 Windowbag Display message (vehicle with steering wheel buttons) ....307 Display message (vehicle without steering wheel buttons) ....288 Operation ......... 58 Windows Cleaning ......... 378 see Side windows Windscreen Cleaning ......... 378 Demisting ........162 Windscreen washer fluid Topping up ........
  • Page 32 There is an increased instructions are not covered either by risk of an accident and injury. Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as electronic components or their software.
  • Page 33 For EU countries only: humanity into consideration. Mercedes-Benz will take back your used vehi- You too can help to protect the environment cle in order to dispose of it in an environmen- by operating your vehicle in an environmen- tally responsible manner in accordance with tally-responsible manner.
  • Page 34 In these or similar situations, the vehicle You can obtain further information from any body/frame, the underbody, chassis compo- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. nents, wheels or tyres could be damaged even if this is not visible from the outside. Electromagnetic compatibility...
  • Page 35 It is advisable to register your vehicle with a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Inform Qualified specialist workshops Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about any change of address or vehicle ownership. A qualified specialist workshop has the nec- essary specialist knowledge, tools and quali-...
  • Page 36 AdBlue tank, you will approval should be obtained from only be able to drive the vehicle the maximum Mercedes-Benz in the event of deviations distance shown. from approved body/equipment mount- If the display shows the Refill AdBlue Refill AdBlue ing directives.
  • Page 37 Introduction Notes on the radiator use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of a similar quality. Only use tyres, wheels and Even seemingly small changes to the vehicle, accessories that have been specifically such as attaching a radiator trim for winter approved for your vehicle.
  • Page 38 Introduction corresponding rescue card for your vehicle. Services include, for example: The current rescue card contains, in compact repair services form, the most important information about service processes your vehicle e.g. the routing of electric cables. warranty claims Further information can be found under quality assurance https://portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com.
  • Page 40 Cockpit ..........38 Instrument cluster (vehicles with- out steering wheel buttons) ....40 Instrument cluster (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) ..... 42 Steering wheel with buttons ....44 Centre console ........45 Overhead control panel ...... 46 Door control panel ......47...
  • Page 41 Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel gearshift Rear-view mirror paddles (automatic trans- • Overhead control panel mission) • Interior lamp • Cup holder Glove compartment • Ashtray Stowage compartment Combination switch • 12 V socket PARKTRONIC warning dis- •...
  • Page 42 Cockpit Function Page Releases the parking brake Light switch • Coin/card holder • Driving system control panel Ç Deactivates/acti- vates Lane Keeping Assist c Deactivates/acti- vates PARKTRONIC Ã Deactivates/acti- vates DSR Cruise control lever...
  • Page 43 Instrument cluster (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Instrument cluster (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Displays and controls Function Page Function Page Speedometer Selects a submenu or reset Display values Rev counter È f, g Selects the menu or display Adjusts the instrument cluster lighting Changes values or settings or scrolls in lists...

  • Page 44: Turn Signal

    Instrument cluster (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Indicator and warning lamps Function Page Function Page % Preglow ® å ESP ; Engine diagnostics K Main-beam head- lamps ? Coolant ® ÷ ESP R Rear foglamp #!Turn signal O Front foglamps Clutch (manual transmis- h Tyre pressure monitor sion)
  • Page 45 Instrument cluster (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Instrument cluster (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Displays and controls Function Page Function Page Speedometer Fuel level Fuel filler flap location indi- Display cator t: the fuel filler Rev counter cap is on the left-hand side Coolant temperature gauge Adjusts the instrument cluster lighting...
  • Page 46 Instrument cluster (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Indicator and warning lamps Function Page Function Page O Front foglamps ® å ESP h Tyre pressure monitor K Main-beam head- lamps 6 Restraint system #! Turn signal ® ÷ ESP J Brakes ·...

  • Page 47: Steering Wheel With Buttons

    Mercedes-Benz audio or navi- gation system. If you are using an audio or navigation system from another manufac-...

  • Page 48: Centre Console

    Centre console Centre console Control panel Function Page Function Page Audio system (see the sep- É Selects the transmis- arate operating instruc- sion program (automatic tions) and/or DIN slot transmission) Æ Opens and closes the Å Opens and closes the electric sliding door on the electric sliding door on the right side of the vehicle...

  • Page 49: Overhead Control Panel

    Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Example: luxury overhead control panel Function Page Function Page Ì Deactivates the inte- p Switches the right- rior motion sensor hand reading lamp on/off Ë Deactivates tow- p Switches the left- hand reading lamp on/off away protection | Switches the auto- ATA indicator lamp...

  • Page 50: Door Control Panel

    Door control panel Door control panel d Vehicles with electrically adjustable front seats e Vehicles with manually adjustable front seats Function Page Function Page Opens the door W Opens/closes the front side windows r 4 5 = W Opens/closes rear Stores seat settings hinged windows Í...

  • Page 52: Table Of Contents

    Useful information ......50 Occupant safety ........50 Children in the vehicle ......66 Pets in the vehicle ....... 77 Driving safety systems ....... 78 Anti-theft systems ......82...

  • Page 53: Occupant Safety

    As the driver, you must also make sure that accommodate a person with disabilities, con- the driver's seat is in the correct position in tact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for relation to the pedals and steering wheel. details. Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you can also adjust the steering wheel.
  • Page 54 Occupant safety at regular intervals while the engine is run- PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp : ning. Therefore, malfunctions can be detec- is part of the automatic deactivation system ted in good time. of the front-passenger front airbag. The 6 restraint system warning lamp in The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp the instrument cluster lights up when the igni- informs you about the status of the front-...
  • Page 55 Occupant safety will then not be deployed in the event of an take on a part of the deceleration force. This accident. In this case, the front-passenger can reduce the forces to which the vehicle seat should not be used. occupants are subjected during an accident.
  • Page 56 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only ing or abrupt changes of direction. There is an use seat belts which have been approved increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
  • Page 57 Occupant safety If you have such items located on or in your automatically, see "Belt adjustment" clothing, e.g. pens, keys or spectacles, page 55). store these in a suitable place. If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder only one person is using a seat belt. section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across your body.
  • Page 58 Occupant safety Belt warning for driver and co-driver The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru- ment cluster is a reminder that all vehicle occupants must wear their seat belts. It may light up continuously or flash. In addition, a warning tone may sound.
  • Page 59 Occupant safety It is also not possible to completely rule out a erwise be in the deployment area of the risk of injury caused by an airbag due to the airbag. speed at which the airbag must be deployed. Always secure persons less than 1.50 m tall in suitable restraint systems.
  • Page 60 Occupant safety ment area of an airbag, e.g. to doors or side windows. no heavy, sharp-edged or fragile objects are in the pockets of your clothing. Store such objects in a suitable place. WARNING If you modify an airbag cover or affix objects such as stickers to it, the airbag can no longer function correctly.
  • Page 61 You should only use seat covers that have been approved for the corresponding seats by Mercedes-Benz. Example: windowbag above the front door Sidebags : deploy next to the outer bolster of the seat backrest.
  • Page 62 Occupant safety on suitable positioning of the child restraint Automatic co-driver airbag deactiva- system ( page 71) in addition to the child tion restraint system manufacturer's installation Introduction instructions. The automatic front-passenger front airbag Operation of automatic front-passenger deactivation system is not available in vehi- front airbag deactivation cles with a front-passenger bench seat.
  • Page 63 Occupant safety If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator When the front-passenger seat is occupied, lamp: always make sure that: lights up, the front-passenger front airbag the classification of the person in the front- is disabled. It will then not be deployed in passenger seat is correct and that the front- the event of an accident.
  • Page 64 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF soon as possible by qualified technicians. indicator lamp lights up and remains lit Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The after the system self-test depending on the front-passenger seat should only be repaired result of the classification, or it goes out.
  • Page 65 Occupant safety System self-test install a child restraint system on the front- passenger seat. Have the automatic front- DANGER passenger front airbag deactivation system If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator checked and repaired immediately at a quali- lamp does not light up during the system self- fied specialist workshop.
  • Page 66 Have the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation person with a build cor- system checked as soon as possible at a Mercedes-Benz Ser- responding to that of an vice Centre. adult.
  • Page 67 ( page 50) the belt tongue has engaged in the belt Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have buckle of the respective front seat the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist Vehicles with a front-passenger bench seat: workshop after an accident.
  • Page 68 Occupant safety The rate of vehicle deceleration or accelera- regardless of whether the front-passenger tion and the direction of the force are essen- seat is occupied tially determined by: Seat belt tensioners, if the system deter- mines that deployment can offer additional the distribution of forces during the colli- protection for the vehicle occupants in this sion...

  • Page 69: Children In The Vehicle

    For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advise that ® PRE-SAFE takes the following measures you install the child restraint system on a rear depending on the hazardous situation detec- seat.
  • Page 70 There is an increased page 71). risk of injury, possibly even fatal. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- Always fit child restraint systems properly, mends that you only use a child restraint sys- even if they are not being used. Make sure...
  • Page 71 ( page 69). Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte- rior and on the child restraint. It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care products to clean child restraint systems ISOFIX securing rings (example: individual recommended by Mercedes-Benz. You can...
  • Page 72 For this rea- son, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you Move head restraint : upwards. install a child restraint system on a rear seat. Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with Vehicles with automatic co-driver's front air- Top Tether.
  • Page 73 Children in the vehicle Vehicles without automatic co-driver's You can thus avoid the risks that could arise front airbag deactivation system as a result of: a child restraint system that is not detected by the automatic co-driver's front airbag deactivation system the unintentional disabling of the co-driv- er's front airbag the unsuitable positioning of the child...
  • Page 74 Children in the vehicle system manufacturer's installation and oper- ating instructions. Forward-facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to secure a child in a forward-facing child restraint system on the co-driver's seat, you must always move the co-driver's seat as far back as possible. The base of the child restraint system must lie fully on the co-driver's seat cushion.
  • Page 75 Children in the vehicle seat, you must also move the co-driver's seat to the lowest position. Move the backrest to an almost upright position. The base of the child restraint system must lie fully on the co-driver's seat cushion. The backrest of a forwards-facing child restraint system must, as far as possible, be resting on the backrest of the co-driver's...
  • Page 76 Children in the vehicle Suitability of the seats for attaching belt-secured child restraint systems Legend for the table: Seat that is not suitable for children of this weight category. Suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category that are approved for use in this weight category.
  • Page 77 Children in the vehicle Legend for the table: Seat that is not suitable for children of this weight category. IUF Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child seat securing systems that belong to the "Uni- versal" category which are approved for use in this weight category. Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems as recommended;...
  • Page 78 "Suitable positioning of the child restraint system" ( page 71). You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Recommended child restraint systems for securing with vehicle seat belts Weight categories...
  • Page 79 Children in the vehicle Suggested "Universal"/"Semi-Universal" category ISOFIX child restraint systems Weight cat- Size catego- Manufac- Type Approval Order num- egories ries turer number (E1 ...) Category Britax Römer BABY-SAFE 03 301146 B6 6 86 8224 plus 04 301146 up to 13 kg Category I: Britax Römer DUO plus 03 301133...

  • Page 80: Pets In The Vehicle

    Pets in the vehicle Child-proof locks for hinged windows If you and your child leave the vehicle, always make sure that the child restraint system is not in direct sunlight. Cover it with a blanket, for example. If the child restraint system has been exposed to direct sunlight, leave it to cool down before securing the child in it.

  • Page 81: Driving Safety Systems

    Driving safety systems Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Overview General notes This section contains information on the fol- ABS controls the braking pressure so that the lowing driving safety systems: wheels do not lock when braking. This main- tains the steerability of your vehicle while EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution) braking.
  • Page 82 Driving safety systems The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica- When you release the brake pedal, the brakes tion of hazardous road conditions and func- function as usual again. BAS is deactivated. tions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.
  • Page 83 Driving safety systems cialist workshop beforehand. You could ® course within physical limits. ESP can also otherwise damage the drivetrain or the stabilise the vehicle during braking. brake system. ® also monitors traction, i.e. power trans- mission between the tyres and the road sur- ®...
  • Page 84 Driving safety systems engine torque is no longer limited and the Always adapt your driving style to the prevail- drive wheels are able to spin. ing road and weather conditions. The spinning of the wheels results in a cut- ® trailer stabilisation counteracts critical ting action for better traction on loose sur- driving situations in good time and thereby...

  • Page 85: Anti-Theft Systems

    Anti-theft systems Crosswind Assist is automatically active Always take the key with you and lock the above a speed of approximately 80 km/h vehicle when leaving the vehicle. If you leave when driving straight ahead or cornering gen- the key in the vehicle, anyone can start the tly.
  • Page 86 Anti-theft systems Remove the key from the ignition lock. Tow-away protection Press button :. Operation When the button is released, the indicator lamp in the button lights up for about A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the 3 seconds. inclination of the vehicle changes when tow- away protection is primed.
  • Page 87 Anti-theft systems Switching off Unlock the vehicle with the key. Insert the key into the ignition lock. The interior motion sensor automatically switches off. Deactivating Remove the key from the ignition lock. Press button :. When the button is released, the indicator lamp in the button lights up for about 3 seconds.
  • Page 88 Useful information ......86 Key ............86 Central locking ........92 Driver's door and co-driver's door ..94 Sliding door ......... 94 Electric sliding door ......95 Tailgate ..........99 Rear doors ........... 99 Side windows ........102...

  • Page 89: Useful Information

    Useful information WARNING If you leave children unattended in the vehi- These Operating Instructions describe all cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in models as well as standard and optional motion if, for example, they: equipment of your vehicle that were available release the parking brake at the time of going to print.
  • Page 90 the anti-theft protection is primed Key functions all the doors and the tailgate or rear door are closed Check the locking knobs on all the doors. The locking knobs must all be in the low- ered position. The key's factory setting enables you to cen- trally lock and unlock the following: the driver's and the co-driver's door the sliding doors...
  • Page 91 Removing the emergency key element neously until the battery check lamp flashes twice. ( page 87). If the setting of the locking system is changed within the signal range of the vehicle, press the & or % button to: locking or unlocking the vehicle The key now functions as follows: To unlock the driver's door or front...
  • Page 92 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the battery changed at a qualified specialist workshop. Push emergency key element ; into the opening in the key in the direction of the...
  • Page 93 Tap the key against the palm of your hand so that battery = falls out of the battery compartment. Insert the new battery into the battery tray with the positive pole facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so. Fit battery compartment cover : to the key casing with the front lugs first and push closed.
  • Page 94 Problems with the key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions It is no longer possible The doors are not closed properly. to lock the vehicle Close the doors properly and lock the vehicle again. using the key. The central locking system has malfunctioned. The turn signals do not flash when the vehicle Lock the vehicle using the emergency key element (...

  • Page 95: Central Locking

    Central locking Central locking children and animals unattended in the vehi- cle. Keep the keys out of the reach of children. Important safety notes WARNING United Kingdom only: If persons (particularly children) are exposed WARNING to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is When the double locks are activated, the a risk of serious or even fatal injuries.
  • Page 96 Central locking Automatic locking feature Central locking buttons (vehicle with electrically adjustable front seats) Central locking buttons (vehicle with manually To unlock: press the % button. adjustable front seats) To lock: press the & button. If the driver's or co-driver's door is open, the open door is not locked.

  • Page 97: Driver's Door And Co-Driver's Door

    Sliding door Driver's door and co-driver's door Sliding door Important safety notes United Kingdom only: if the vehicle has been locked with the key, the double lock WARNING function is activated as standard. It is then not When you open the sliding door, the sliding possible to open the doors from inside the door could hit other people as it moves back- vehicle.

  • Page 98: Electric Sliding Door

    Electric sliding door To open: pull back rocker switch :. Opening/closing from the outside If the door is locked, locking knob = pops up. The sliding door unlocks and opens. Push back the sliding door using door han- dle ; until it engages Check the sliding door detent.
  • Page 99 Electric sliding door If an obstacle is detected, the display shows, To open: pull door handle : in the direc- for example, the Left-hand electric Left-hand electric tion of the arrow. sliding door Obstruction detected sliding door Obstruction detected message and five warning tones sound. Press the 5 button on the key for longer than 0.5 seconds.
  • Page 100 Electric sliding door Briefly pull back rocker switch =. If the door is locked, locking knob ? pops up. The sliding door unlocks, automatic operation is started and the sliding door opens. If you use the Å or Æ sliding door button in the centre console you will hear two warning signals during the opening pro- cedure.
  • Page 101 Electric sliding door door is closed and four acoustic tones have sounded. Briefly pull back rocker switch =. The display shows the Left-hand elec‐ Left-hand elec‐ In unfavourable operating conditions, e.g. tric sliding door key programmed/ tric sliding door key programmed/ frost, ice or heavy soiling, you can press Right-hand electric sliding door Right-hand electric sliding door...

  • Page 102: Tailgate

    Rear doors Tailgate Important safety notes WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particu- larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
  • Page 103 Rear doors Opening/closing from the outside Turn off the engine before opening the rear door. Never drive with the rear door open. Opening the right-hand rear door WARNING If you open a rear door, you could: endanger other people or road users be caught by oncoming traffic This is particularly the case if you open the rear door more than 90°.
  • Page 104 Rear doors Closing the rear doors from the outside Pull the rear door firmly by the door handle to close it. If necessary, pull the rear door away from To lock: slide latch ; to the right. the magnetic door retainer ( page 101).

  • Page 105: Side Windows

    Side windows Activate the override feature for the rear side windows. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehi- cle. WARNING If persons (particularly children) are exposed to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries.
  • Page 106 Side windows Opening/closing the side window Opening/closing the hinged window Power window, left Door control panel on the driver's door Power window, right The switches on the driver's door take prec- edence. To open manually: press and hold the cor- responding switch.
  • Page 107 Side windows You can continue to operate the hinged win- Convenience closing feature: point the dows after switching off the engine or remov- tip of the key at the driver's door handle. ing the key. This function remains active for Keep the &...
  • Page 108 Side windows Problems with the side windows WARNING If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing function is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process.
  • Page 110 Useful information ......108 Seats ..........108 Steering wheel ........125 Mirrors ..........125 Memory function ....... 127...

  • Page 111: Useful Information

    Seats Useful information Make sure that no one has any part of their body within the sweep of the seat when These Operating Instructions describe all adjusting it. models as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available WARNING at the time of going to print.
  • Page 112 Seats Please also observe the important safety support the back of each vehicle occupant's notes on "Airbags" ( page 56), "Seat belts" head at eye level before driving off. page 52) and "Child restraint systems" page 67). ! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating, observe the following information: Adjusting the seat manually do not spill any liquids on the seats.
  • Page 113 Seats To adjust the seat angle: turn hand- If you wish to adjust the seat electrically after 30 seconds: wheel ; towards the front. The front of the seat cushion tilts down. Pull the key out of the ignition lock and Turn handwheel ;...
  • Page 114 Seats The seat must not be able to be turned or to provide the intended protection. There is an moved forwards or backwards. increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal. Engage the driver's and co-driver's seats so they are facing the direction of travel before Rear bench seats starting the engine.
  • Page 115 Seats set up the berth to accommodate two peo- Guide rails ; of the seat rail system allow ple ( page 122) you to: fold up or remove the bed extension of the fit rear bench seats in up to two rear seat bench seat/berth ( page 121) rows...
  • Page 116 Seats If a rear bench seat is not marked, a rear bench seat can be fitted with or without an EASY-ENTRY/EXIT section in the position indicated . Please observe the following conditions for safe rear seating: Only use rear bench seats approved for the vehicle.
  • Page 117 Seats If you fold the EASY-ENTRY section of the rear WARNING bench seat forwards, it is simpler and easier When adjusting a seat, you or another vehicle to get into or out of the second row of seats. occupant could become trapped by the guide To fold the EASY-ENTRY section for- rail of the seat, for instance.
  • Page 118 Seats The easy-entry section has engaged cor- WARNING rectly if: When adjusting a rear bench seat, you or the seat anchorage engages audibly another vehicle occupant could become trap- ped by the guide rail of the rear bench seat, for indicator tab = is no longer visible and is example.
  • Page 119 Seats You can only slide the rear bench seat when it is unoccupied. If possible, slide the rear bench seat with a second person. Observe the important safety notes and notes on the standard position page 115). To slide the rear bench seat: pull up release handle for seat fore-and-aft adjust- ment A.
  • Page 120 Seats You can only slide the bench seat/berth when it is unoccupied. Pull the bench seat/berth forwards using only the loop between the seat cushion and seat backrest. Observe the important safety notes and notes on the standard position page 115). To slide the bench seat/berth: pull release handle for seat fore-and-aft adjust- ment B up as far as it will go and hold it.
  • Page 121 Seats You can only fit the rear bench seats in the face-to-face position if the vehicle floor has four seat anchorages in the first row of seats or has a seat rail system. On vehicles with three seat anchorages for each row of rear seats, it is not possible to lock all the seat anchorages in the face-to- face position.
  • Page 122 Seats page 339) and if necessary remove the The rear seat anchorages of the rear bench bed extension ( page 121). seat have engaged correctly if: Make sure that all carriages for the fore- the seat anchorages engage audibly and-aft adjustment of a bench seat/berth indicator tabs ? on the seat anchorages engage audibly on both sides.
  • Page 123 Seats To fit: hold the rear bench seat by grab handle = and guide it into front floor anchorages A at an angle from above. Tilt the rear bench seat back and allow it to engage. Release handles ; fold down towards the vehicle floor.
  • Page 124 Seats Bed extension that no objects can become trapped when moving the bench seat/berth. The bench seat/berth, trim or objects could be damaged. If you fold up the bed extension or remove it, you enlarge the luggage compartment. To fold up: pull release lever : back and Retainer loops move bed extension ;...
  • Page 125 Seats Setting up/folding away the berth ensure that the seat backrest is in an upright position. WARNING When folding the seat backrest up or down, you or other vehicle occupants could become Head restraints trapped. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the seat backrest swinging Important safety notes range is not obstructed and that no one could...
  • Page 126 Seats Adjusting the head restraints manually detents is on the left when viewed in the direction of travel. Push the head restraint down until it engages. Adjusting the head restraints electri- cally ! Do not adjust the height of the electrically adjustable head restraint by hand.
  • Page 127 Seats To move forwards: pull the head restraint ! When you leave your seat, do not place forwards until it engages in the desired anything on the seat and switch off the seat position. heating. Do not switch the seat heating on when the seat is not occupied, e.g.

  • Page 128: Steering Wheel

    Mirrors Steering wheel WARNING You could lose control of the vehicle while driving if you: adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or mirrors fasten the seat belt There is a risk of an accident. Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer- Adjusting the steering wheel (example: adjustable ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat steering column)
  • Page 129 Mirrors Before pulling away, turn the key to position you when changing lanes, for instance. There 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. is a risk of an accident. Press the Z button for the left exterior You should therefore always look over your mirror or the \ button for the right exte- shoulder to determine the actual distance rior mirror.

  • Page 130: Memory Function

    Memory function Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition immediately change out of clothing that has lock. been in contact with electrolyte. Briefly press the ö button. if an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical Both exterior mirrors fold in or out. attention immediately.
  • Page 131 Memory function first raise the backrest. The seat could oth- children – could become trapped. There is a erwise be damaged. risk of injury. While the memory function is making adjust- Press and hold the relevant storage posi- ments, make sure that no one has any part of tion button 4, 5 or = until the seat is in the stored position.
  • Page 132 Useful information ......130 Exterior lighting ........ 130 Interior lighting ......... 136 Replacing bulbs: interior lighting and ambient lamps ......138 Replacing bulbs: vehicles with LED headlamps ......... 139 Replacing bulbs: vehicles with hal- ogen headlamps ........ 140 Windscreen wipers ......144...

  • Page 133: Exterior Lighting

    ( page 32). Exterior lighting Important safety notes For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. There may be differences in operation due to legal require- ments and voluntary recommendations in some countries.
  • Page 134 Exterior lighting Dipped-beam headlamps ically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. When the ignition is switched on and the light When the engine is on: depending on the switch is in position L, the side lamps and ambient light conditions, the daytime driv- dipped-beam headlamps are switched on ing lights or the side lamps and dipped- even if the light sensor does not sense dark...
  • Page 135 Exterior lighting To switch on the main-beam head- Combination switch lamps: turn the light switch to L or Turn signal Ã. Press the combination switch forwards :. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. In the à position, the main-beam headlamps are only switched on when it is dark and the engine is running.
  • Page 136 Exterior lighting If the vehicle is unladen, select position g. Intelligent Light System General notes Hazard warning lamps The Intelligent Light System adapts the light- ing of the front headlamps to the prevailing WARNING driving and weather conditions. The system If you open the rear doors 90°, the rear lights provides additional functions for improved are covered.
  • Page 137 Exterior lighting Cornering light function Not active: if you are driving at speeds below 80 km/h following activation Extended range foglamps The cornering light function improves the illu- mination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better vis- ibility in tight bends, for example.
  • Page 138 Exterior lighting Important safety notes Adaptive Highbeam Assist WARNING General notes Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognise road users: who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist recognises road users too late or not at all.

  • Page 139: Interior Lighting

    Interior lighting To switch on: turn the light switch to the weather conditions (humidity and temper- ature). Ã position. If the level of moisture does not diminish: Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow :. Have the headlamps checked at a qualified If it is dark and the light sensor activates specialist workshop.
  • Page 140 Interior lighting Automatic interior lighting control Rear interior light with reading lamp in the handles The interior lighting is activated for about 20 seconds when the key is removed from the ignition lock. For a vehicle with steering wheel buttons, the light delay function for the inte- rior lighting can be switched on and off using the on-board computer ( page 280).

  • Page 141: Replacing Bulbs: Interior Lighting And Ambient Lamps

    Replacing bulbs: interior lighting and ambient lamps Replacing bulbs: interior lighting and ambient lamps General notes It is essential that the important safety notes on changing light bulbs are observed( page 140). Have the bulbs of the following interior lights replaced at a qualified specialist workshop only: lights for the footwell lighting...

  • Page 142: Replacing Bulbs: Vehicles With Led Headlamps

    Replacing bulbs: vehicles with LED headlamps Additional interior lighting and sur- Signal and ambient light in the tail- round lighting gate The scope of the additional interior and ambi- ent lighting depends on your vehicle equip- ment. The bulb change described here is valid for: the mirror lamp in the sun visor the ambient lamp at the bottom of the front...

  • Page 143: Replacing Bulbs: Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps

    Replacing bulbs: vehicles with halogen headlamps that these function correctly at all times. Check the contacts for signs of corrosion Have the headlamp setting checked regularly. and clean these if required. Only operate bulbs in closed lamps which have been designed for this purpose. Replacing bulbs: vehicles with halo- Only use spare bulbs of the same type, with gen headlamps...
  • Page 144 Replacing bulbs: vehicles with halogen headlamps Dipped-beam headlamps Lights Bulb type Front foglamps H11 55 W Main-beam head- H15 55 W/ lamp/side lamps/ 15 W parking lamps/ daytime driving lamps Fitting/removing the cover on the front wheel arch View from inside (example: left headlamp) Remove the cover in the front wheel arch page 141).
  • Page 145 Replacing bulbs: vehicles with halogen headlamps Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and The additional turn signals are mounted on remove. the side of the vehicle's front wings. Pull out the bulb together with socket ;. Switch off the lighting system. Insert the new bulb with socket ;...
  • Page 146 Fitting/removing the tail lamp ! Remove the tail lamp with care, so as not to damage the paintwork. Due to their installation position, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have Remove the tail lamp ( page 143). tail lamp bulbs replaced at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.

  • Page 147: Windscreen Wipers

    Windscreen wipers Position housing cover : and tighten by turning clockwise. Fit the tail lamp ( page 143). Additional turn signal lamp on the roof Bulb holders Turn signal Brake lamp, tail lamp, parking lamp Reversing lamp Rear foglamp (driver's side only) Apply light pressure to the corresponding Switch off the lighting system.
  • Page 148 Windscreen wipers windscreen with washer fluid after an auto- prevent you from observing the traffic condi- matic car wash. tions. Information on replacing the wiper blades can be found under "Replacing wiper ! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due blades" ( page 146).
  • Page 149 Hold the wiper arm and turn the wiper blade be damaged by the force of the impact. in the direction of arrow : away from the Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have wiper arm as far as it will go. the wiper blades changed at a qualified Slide catch ;...
  • Page 150 Windscreen wipers Remove wiper blade = from wiper arm by Remove protective film ? from the service pulling it in the direction of the arrow. indicator on the tip of the wiper blades. Rear window wiper Tailgate Insert new wiper blade = into the wiper arm in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 151 Windscreen wipers Rear doors Rear window wipers (example: left rear door) Fold wiper arm = away from the rear win- dow. Press both retaining clips ; together in the direction of the arrow and swing wiper blade : away from wiper arm =. Pull wiper blade : up and out of the retainer on wiper arm =.
  • Page 152 Windscreen wipers Problems with the windscreen wipers Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The windscreen wiper Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windscreen jams. wiper movement. The wiper motor has switched off. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
  • Page 154 Useful information ......152 Overview of climate control sys- tems ........... 152 Operating the climate control sys- tem ............. 157 Operating the auxiliary heating system ..........165 Adjusting the air vents ..... 180...

  • Page 155: Overview Of Climate Control Systems

    Overview of climate control systems Vehicles with THERMOTRONIC automatic cli- Useful information mate control: gaseous pollutants and odours will also be reduced. A clogged filter reduces These Operating Instructions describe all the amount of air supplied to the vehicle inte- models as well as standard and optional rior.
  • Page 156 Overview of climate control systems Heating control panel Sets the temperature ( page 159) z Demists the windscreen ( page 162) ¤ Switches the rear window heating on/off ( page 163) _ Sets the air distribution ( page 160) ¯ Demists the windscreen ( page 162) h Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode ( page 163)
  • Page 157 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for the TEMPMATIC air-conditioning system Sets the temperature ( page 159) z Demists the windscreen ( page 162) / Switches the rear-compartment heating/rear-compartment air conditioning on/off page 156) _ Sets the air distribution ( page 160) ¯...
  • Page 158 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control Sets the temperature on the left and at the rear (only in vehicles with rear-compartment air conditioning) ( page 159) Ã Activates automatic mode – controls the climate control automatically page 159) ¬...
  • Page 159 Overview of climate control systems Set the temperature to 22 † for both sides. Information on rear-compartment Only change the temperature in small heating increments. Switch the rear-compartment air-condition- Only use the demisting function briefly, ing system on and off using the TEMPMATIC until the windscreen is clear again.

  • Page 160: Operating The Climate Control System

    Operating the climate control system THERMOTRONIC automatic climate THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control, control the air distribution of the rear-compartment air conditioning is also automatically adjus- Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition ted. lock. When you set the temperature and airflow of To switch on: press the Ã...
  • Page 161 Operating the climate control system Vehicles with THERMOTRONIC automatic panel display shows menu level 1 again for climate control the automatic climate control settings. The indicator lamp in the / button goes out. Switch on THERMOTRONIC automatic cli- mate control. To switch on: press the / button on Switching the cooling with air dehu- the control panel.
  • Page 162 Operating the climate control system ever, continues to be controlled automati- Regulating climate control automati- cally. cally General notes Setting the temperature When THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control is in automatic mode, the set temper- TEMPMATIC heating or air-conditioning ature is automatically kept constant. The sys- system tem automatically regulates the temperature Switch on climate control (...
  • Page 163 Operating the climate control system Setting the air distribution bution are also applied to the rear com- partment climate control. Switch on climate control ( page 157). Press the P, O and/or ¯ button. Vehicles with THERMOTRONIC automatic If the indicator lamp in a button lights up, climate control the air is directed to the corresponding air Switch on climate control (...
  • Page 164 Operating the climate control system is in automatic mode, automatic control is The indicator lamp in the à button then deactivated. The indicator lamp on the goes out. The air distribution continues to à button then goes out. The airflow be adjusted automatically, however.
  • Page 165 Operating the climate control system THERMOTRONIC automatic climate side and, on vehicles with rear-compartment control air conditioning, the rear compartment too. Switch on climate control ( page 157). THERMOTRONIC automatic climate To activate/deactivate the windscreen control demisting function: press the ¬ but- Switch on climate control ( page 157).
  • Page 166 Operating the climate control system If possible, only select the ¯ setting of Switching the rear window heating the air distribution ( page 160) on/off Only the indicator lamp in the ¯ button General notes lights up. Close the centre air vents in vehicles with The rear window heating consumes a lot of heating ( page 180).
  • Page 167 Operating the climate control system Heating Convenience opening/closing Switch on climate control ( page 157). WARNING Press the h button. When using convenience closing, you could If the indicator lamp in the h button become trapped within the sweep of the clos- lights up, air-recirculation mode is activa- ing window.

  • Page 168: Operating The Auxiliary Heating System

    Operating the auxiliary heating system The side windows move back to their orig- The blower will run at a low speed regard- inal positions. less of the airflow setting. The indicator lamp in the h button goes If you activate the residual heat function at out and air-recirculation mode is switched high outside temperatures, only the auxili- off.
  • Page 169 Operating the auxiliary heating system Hot-water auxiliary heater Make sure, when the auxiliary heating system is switched on, that: General notes hot vehicle components do not come into ! Operating the hot-water auxiliary heater contact with flammable material draws from the vehicle battery. For this exhaust gases can emerge unobstructed reason, drive for a longer distance after from the exhaust pipe...
  • Page 170 Operating the auxiliary heating system Before switching on Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. Vehicles with heating Turn the temperature control to the z maximum position. Vehicles with TEMPMATIC air conditioning or THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control Set the desired temperature Press the &...
  • Page 171 Operating the auxiliary heating system Checking the status of the auxiliary heat- tion cannot be switched on unintentionally. In particular, ensure that the remote control is kept out of the reach of children. Briefly press the u button. The remote control has a range of approx- The following messages may appear in the imately 300 metres.

  • Page 172: Press The , Or . Button

    Operating the auxiliary heating system When the auxiliary heating system is ventilat- A departure time has ing and the engine is started at the end of the been activated. The aux- remaining time, the heater booster function iliary ventilation is switches off automatically.
  • Page 173 Operating the auxiliary heating system Setting the departure time Press the . button. The display shows the first departure time Using the steering wheel buttons saved. Press = or ; to select the Sett. Sett. Press the ^ button. menu. The display shows Press : or 9 to select Heating...
  • Page 174 Operating the auxiliary heating system Replacing the remote control battery Press a pointed object into recess :. Slide battery cover ; backwards in the WARNING direction of the arrow. Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan- Remove battery =. ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in Insert the new clean battery with the let- severe health problems.
  • Page 175 Operating the auxiliary heating system Problems with the auxiliary heating Corresponding messages may also be shown in the display of the on-board computer page 323). Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The display of the There is no connection between the remote control and the remote control shows receiver in the vehicle.
  • Page 176 Operating the auxiliary heating system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The auxiliary heating The fuse is malfunctioning. system switches off Replace the fuse; see the "Fuse allocation" supplement. automatically and/or Have the cause of the blown fuse determined at a qualified spe- cannot be switched on.
  • Page 177 Operating the auxiliary heating system the remote control being in an unfavoura- You can find further information on the lamp ble position in relation to the vehicle status under "Problems with the auxiliary heating" ( page 179). transmitting from an enclosed space Switching the remote control on and off Overview of the remote control The remote control switches to standby mode...
  • Page 178 Operating the auxiliary heating system Indicator lamp : flashes green three à Continuous operation mode active times. ß Heating level set 40 minutes Selects options in program column : or Indicator lamp : flashes green four menu bar ; (forwards) times.
  • Page 179 Operating the auxiliary heating system Press the Û or â button until the Press the b button. Ñ symbol in menu bar ; flashes. Immediate heating mode (heater booster function) is activated. The time and the Press the b button. y symbol appear.
  • Page 180 Operating the auxiliary heating system Setting the heating level After a malfunction or if the battery has been disconnected, you must set the departure You can set the heating level to a range times again. You can find further information between 10 and 30.
  • Page 181 Operating the auxiliary heating system If the indicator lamp in the remote control flashes red rapidly, the battery needs to be replaced. You need a CR 2430 lithium battery, which can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop. Remove battery cover ; using a suitable implement, e.g.
  • Page 182 Operating the auxiliary heating system Problems with the auxiliary heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The display panel of the Lack of fuel. timer shows the The fuel tank is less than Õ full. The auxiliary heating switches off message.

  • Page 183: Adjusting The Air Vents

    Adjusting the air vents Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The auxiliary heating The fuel tank is less than Õ full. The auxiliary heating switches off system switches off automatically. automatically and/or Refuel at the nearest filling station. cannot be switched on. Subsequently, start the auxiliary heating several times until the fuel lines are full.
  • Page 184 Adjusting the air vents Setting the centre air vents Setting the rear-compartment air vents Control for centre air vent, left Rear air vents (example: right-hand side of vehicle) Control for centre air vent, right Thumbwheel for vertical adjustment of Thumbwheel for centre air vent, right the airflow and air quantity control Thumbwheel for centre air vent, left Thumbwheel for horizontal adjustment of...
  • Page 186 Useful information ......184 Running-in notes ....... 184 Driving ..........184 Automatic transmission ....194 Refuelling ........... 201 Parking ..........206 Driving tips ........208 Driving systems ........ 215 Trailer towing ........247...

  • Page 187: Useful Information

    Driving tor pedal beyond the point of resistance Useful information (kickdown). These Operating Instructions describe all After 1500 km, you may gradually accelerate models as well as standard and optional the vehicle to full road and engine speeds. equipment of your vehicle that were available You should also observe these notes on at the time of going to print.
  • Page 188 Driving Only set the automatic transmission to the The trailer tow hitch is one of the most respective drive positions when the vehicle important components on the vehicle is stationary. with regard to road safety. Observe the notes on operation, care and mainte- Where possible, avoid spinning the drive nance of the trailer tow hitch (see the wheels when pulling away on slippery...
  • Page 189 Driving Manual transmission WARNING Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.: shoes with thick soles shoes with high heels slippers There is a risk of an accident. Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct usage of the pedals. Stow luggage items securely.
  • Page 190 Driving and the To start the engine, oper‐ To start the engine, oper‐ Pulling away ate the clutch. ate the clutch. message. Manual transmission Automatic transmission Pulling away Shift the transmission to position ! Change gear in good time and avoid spin- page 194).
  • Page 191 Driving Automatic transmission Gearshift recommendation WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident. When engaging transmission position D or R, always firmly depress the brake pedal and do Gearshift recommendation (example: vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
  • Page 192 Driving The reverse warning feature is a system Hill start assist designed to assist you in ensuring the safety Hill start assist helps you when pulling away of other road users. forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient. A warning signal sounds to alert other road Hill start assist automatically maintains the users when reverse gear is engaged.
  • Page 193 Driving the engine has reached its operating tem- perature. the set temperature for the vehicle interior has been reached. the charge status of the starter battery is sufficient. the system detects that the windscreen is Display (example for vehicles without steering not misted up when the air-conditioning wheel buttons) system or automatic climate control is...
  • Page 194 Driving Vehicles with manual transmission you open a door or the tailgate on vehicles with a manual transmission. the vehicle begins to roll away. the brake system requires this. the temperature in the vehicle interior increasingly deviates from the set value. the system detects moisture on the wind- screen when the air-conditioning system is Display (example for vehicles without steering...
  • Page 195 Driving Press the è ECO button. When the indicator lamp in the è ECO button lights up, the ECO start/stop func- tion is activated. When all the conditions for automatic engine switch-off are fulfilled, the display shows the è ECO symbol in the status bar ( page 190).
  • Page 196 Driving Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine does not There is a malfunction in the fuel supply. start. Turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition lock before The starter motor can attempting to start the engine again.
  • Page 197 Automatic transmission Automatic transmission DIRECT SELECT lever Important safety notes Overview of the transmission shift sys- WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident.
  • Page 198 Automatic transmission information can be found under "ECO Transmission positions start/stop function" ( page 189). Park position Neutral N: push the DIRECT SELECT lever This prevents the vehicle from roll- up or down as far as the 1st point of resist- ing away when stopped.
  • Page 199 Automatic transmission In transmission program M, the transmission Neutral position indicator shows the current gear No power is transmitted from the page 199) in position D. engine to the drive wheels. Releas- If you restrict the shift range, the transmis- ing the brakes will allow you to sion position indicator shows the current move the vehicle freely, e.g.

  • Page 200: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission a speed. If the maximum engine speed for Shift ranges the restricted shift range is reached and you continue to depress the accelerator pedal, the automatic transmission will shift up automatically. This protects against engine overspeed. To shift up/extend the shift range: briefly pull right steering wheel gearshift paddle ;.
  • Page 201 Automatic transmission transmission, and the engine management, cally even when the maximum engine change depending on which transmission speed is reached ( page 199). program is selected. As a result, either a more The ECO start/stop function must be acti- comfort-oriented or a more economical driv- vated manually.
  • Page 202 Automatic transmission Driving tips Manual gearshifting Accelerator pedal position General notes Your style of driving influences how the auto- If you select transmission program M, auto- matic transmission shifts gear: matic gearshifting is deactivated and manual gearshifting is automatically activated. You little throttle: early upshifts must then permanently change gear yourself lots of throttle: later upshifts...
  • Page 203 Automatic transmission in the display ( page 200). When the engine reaches its maximum speed, the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine from overrevving. To shift down: pull briefly on left-hand steering wheel gearshift paddle :. Provided that the engine will not exceed its maximum speed when shifting down, the automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear.
  • Page 204 Refuelling Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The transmission is The vehicle electronics are malfunctioning. locked in position P. Have the vehicle electronics checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. The acceleration char- The transmission is in emergency mode. acteristics have deter- It is only possible to shift into 2nd gear or reverse gear R.
  • Page 205 Refuelling Do not get into the vehicle again during the ® Blue fuel cap and filler neck for AdBlue refuelling process. Otherwise, electrostatic Tank for fuel charge could build up again. Fuel filler flap : is on the left side of the Environmental note vehicle behind the front door.
  • Page 206 BlueTEC vehicles as well as eyes. You may also experience coughing and ® information on AdBlue can be obtained at watery eyes. any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Do not inhale ammonia vapours. Only fill the ® AdBlue tank in well-ventilated areas.
  • Page 207 Refuelling Remove the key from the ignition lock. ® Do not swallow AdBlue or let it come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Keep Switch off the auxiliary heating system ® AdBlue out of the reach of children. page 165). If you or others come into contact with Open the front left-hand door first, and then the fuel filler flap :.

  • Page 208: Refuelling

    ! Surfaces which have come into contact ® AdBlue refill canisters are available at many ® with AdBlue while refilling should be filling stations or at a Mercedes-Benz Service rinsed immediately with water, or remove ® Centre. AdBlue refill canisters are often sold ® AdBlue with a moist cloth and cold water.
  • Page 209 Parking Parking Important safety notes WARNING Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust gas flow. There is a risk of fire. Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate- rial can come into contact with hot vehicle components.

  • Page 210: Parking

    Parking and the key must be removed from the igni- To apply the parking brake: depress tion lock parking brake pedal ; firmly. The red ! warning lamp in the instru- on vehicles with a manual transmission, ment cluster lights up if the engine is run- first gear or reverse gear must be engaged ning.

  • Page 211: Driving Tips

    Driving tips Turn key to position 0 in the ignition lock If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer than 6 weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage and remove it. as a result of lack of use. The immobiliser is activated. Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling Visit a qualified specialist workshop and away (...
  • Page 212 If the display message does not go out after approx. 20 minutes, consult a qualified spe- Service cialist workshop immediately. An extensive network of Mercedes-Benz Ser- vice Centres is also at your disposal when you Speed limiter are travelling abroad. Nevertheless, please...
  • Page 213 This increases the braking distance and could to varying tunnel heights and loading stand- even cause the braking system to fail. There is ards. a risk of an accident. You can obtain information about this from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
  • Page 214 Mercedes-Benz ditions. The brakes will grip better as a result. brake pads/linings that have been approved by Mercedes-Benz or are of an Wet road surfaces equivalent standard of quality If you have been driving for a long time in...
  • Page 215 Driving tips doing so, drive for a distance of approximately Driving in winter 100 m at a maximum speed of 20 km/h. WARNING The brake lamps are not illuminated when you If you shift down on a slippery road surface in brake the vehicle using the parking brake.

  • Page 216: Driving Tips

    Driving tips The outside temperature indicator is not WARNING designed to serve as an ice-warning device If you drive over obstacles or in ruts, the steer- and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. ing wheel may jerk out of your grip, causing Changes in the outside temperature are dis- injury to your hands.
  • Page 217 ® Activate ESP page 80). Mercedes-Benz recommends that you Clean the headlamps and tail lamps and additionally carry a shovel and a recovery check them for damage. rope with a shackle in the vehicle. Clean the front and rear licence plates.

  • Page 218: Driving Systems

    Driving systems Check the wheels/tyres and wheel arches The maximum permissible trailer loads are for trapped foreign objects and remove valid for journeys at altitudes up to 1000 m them. above sea level with gradients up to 12%. Trapped foreign objects can damage the ! Vehicles with engine power output wheels/tyres and may be flung out from below 100 kW: reduce the total weight of...
  • Page 219 Driving systems If you have set miles miles as the unit for the digital If you change wheel size, make sure they cor- speedometer, you can set any speed above respond to the correct wheel size category 20 mph in increments of 1 mph and 5 mph. page 396).
  • Page 220 Driving systems Storing and maintaining the current To preselect cruise control: check that speed LIM indicator lamp ; is off. If it is, cruise control is already selected. If it is not, press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow A. LIM indicator lamp ;...
  • Page 221 Driving systems Briefly push the cruise control lever up : to increase the speed or down ; to reduce the speed. The vehicle will accelerate or decelerate. The speed is shown in the display. Release the cruise control lever once the desired speed is reached.
  • Page 222 Driving systems Problems with cruise control Briefly push the cruise control lever in the The speed cannot be set when cruise control direction of arrow ;. is activated. Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected. LIM The display is showing a message of high pri- indicator lamp : in the cruise control lever ority and cannot therefore show a change in lights up.
  • Page 223 Driving systems Variable SPEEDTRONIC You can only exceed the speed limitation stored by variable SPEEDTRONIC if you: Cruise control lever and display deactivate variable SPEEDTRONIC using the cruise control lever. ( page 222) depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point (kickdown with automatic transmission).
  • Page 224 Driving systems The display also shows the È symbol and the stored speed: in the header on vehicles without steering wheel buttons ( page 259) in the status area on vehicles with steering wheel buttons ( page 267) Storing the current speed Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you :.
  • Page 225 Driving systems There are various ways to deactivate variable SPEEDTRONIC: Briefly press the cruise control lever up : or down ; to the first point of resistance. Briefly press the cruise control lever for- The last speed stored is increased/ wards =.
  • Page 226 Proceed as instructed by the message in raised. This may damage the transfer case. the display. Damage of this sort is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz implied warranty. All wheels must remain either on the ground or All-wheel-drive be fully raised. Observe the instructions for...
  • Page 227 Driving systems You can drive below or exceed the set speed speed is too high, the display shows the f at any time by braking or accelerating. symbol and the Max. speed 40 km/h Max. speed 40 km/h mes- sage. DSR is activated but not active if you drive faster than 18 km/h off-road.
  • Page 228 Driving systems Setting the speed COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST consists of the distance warning function and Adaptive Brake Assist. If COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is mal- functioning, the display shows a correspond- ing message ( page 316). Distance warning function Important safety notes WARNING The distance warning function does not react: Cruise control lever...
  • Page 229 Driving systems a narrow vehicle is travelling in front, e.g. a At speeds up to approx 30 km/h, the dis- motorbike play in vehicles with Active Parking Assist first shows the status indicator í. Only a vehicle travelling in front on a different from a speed of about 30 km/h does the line display show the Ä...
  • Page 230 Driving systems been in your vehicle's path for an extended the possibility of strong radar reflections, period of time. From speeds above 7 km/h, for example, in multi-storey car parks Adaptive Brake Assist aids you in braking dur- a narrow vehicle is travelling in front, e.g. a ing hazardous situations.
  • Page 231 Driving systems Important safety notes the braking force necessary to avoid a colli- sion. If you apply the brakes forcefully, Adap- WARNING tive Brake Assist will automatically increase Blind Spot Assist does not react to vehicles: the braking force to a level suitable for the traffic conditions.
  • Page 232 Driving systems Monitoring range of the sensors Warning display Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below approximately 30 km/h. Vehicles in the mon- itoring range are then not indicated. If a vehicle is detected within the monitoring range of Blind Spot Assist at speeds above Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to 3 m approximately 30 km/h, warning lamp : on behind your vehicle and directly next to your...
  • Page 233 Driving systems Activating Blind Spot Assist Lane Keeping Assist Make sure that Blind Spot Assist is activa- General notes ted in the on-board computer page 276). Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. The warning lamps in the exterior mirrors light up for approximately 1.5 seconds.
  • Page 234 Driving systems Deactivating and activating Lane Keep- Always steer, apply the brakes or accelerate ing Assist the vehicle yourself, especially if Lane Keep- ing Assist alerts you. If you fail to adapt your driving style, Lane Keeping Assist can neither reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics.
  • Page 235 Driving systems Setting the sensitivity of Lane Keeping Alertness Assistant ATTENTION Assist ASSIST Using the on-board computer, select the General notes Lane Keeping Assist: Lane Keeping Assist: function in the ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long, Assist. Assist. menu ( page 276).
  • Page 236 Driving systems Displaying the attention level Standard: the sensitivity with which the system determines the attention level is set to normal. Sensitive: the sensitivity is set higher. The driver is warned earlier. When ATTENTION ASSIST is switched on and the vehicle engine is running: on vehicles without steering wheel buttons, the À...
  • Page 237 Driving systems indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in PARKTRONIC can suffer interference from: concentration. ultrasonic sources such as a lorry's compressed-air brakes, an automatic car wash or a pneumatic drill PARKTRONIC attachments to the vehicle, e.g. rear General notes mounted racks number plates (vehicle licence plates) PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid.
  • Page 238 Driving systems Warning displays The sensors must be free of dirt, ice or slush. Otherwise, they cannot function correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them ( page 379). Front sensors Centre Approx. 100 cm Corners Approx.
  • Page 239 Driving systems Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC The warning display is divided into five yellow and two red segments for each side of the vehicle. PARKTRONIC is operational if opera- tional readiness indicator = lights up. There is a malfunction if only the red seg- ments of the warning display light up page 237).
  • Page 240 Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Only the red segments PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched itself off. in the PARKTRONIC If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified warning displays are lit. specialist workshop.
  • Page 241 Driving systems When you deactivate PARKTRONIC, Active pay attention to the PARKTRONIC warning Parking Assist will also be deactivated. messages ( page 235) during the parking procedure. For vehicles with a trailer coupling installed, the minimum length for parking spaces will be you can intervene in the steering procedure slightly increased.
  • Page 242 Driving systems For further information on the detection Active Parking Assist will only detect parking range ( page 234). spaces: Active Parking Assist does not assist you parallel or at right angles to the direction of parking in spaces at right angles to the direc- travel.
  • Page 243 Driving systems Parking faster than 10 km/h. Otherwise parking assistance is cancelled and Active Parking WARNING Assist is stopped. If you leave the driver's seat when the vehicle On vehicles with automatic transmission, is only being braked by Active Parking Assist, Active Parking Assist brakes the vehicle to the vehicle could roll away if: a standstill when the vehicle approaches...
  • Page 244 Driving systems As soon as the parking procedure is com- into a position at a maximum of 45° to the plete, the Park Park Assist Assist switched switched off mes- starting position in the parking space. sage appears in the display and a tone a manoeuvring distance of at least 1.0 m sounds.
  • Page 245 Driving systems Cancelling active parking assistance While the vehicle is stationary, shift the transmission to position D or R or engage Stop the movement of the steering wheel 1st gear or reverse gear as required or or steer yourself. according to the message. Active Parking Assist immediately steers in Press the f button and deactivate the other direction.
  • Page 246 Driving systems not at all. The reversing camera cannot show Reversing camera all objects which are very near to or under the General notes rear bumper. It will not warn you of a collision, people or objects. The reversing camera is next to the tailgate Under the following circumstances, the handle in vehicles with a tailgate reversing camera will not function, or will...
  • Page 247 Driving systems In vehicles with a tailgate, the reversing cam- Information on the audio system control era is protected from raindrops and dust by knob can be found in the separate operat- means of a flap. When the reversing camera is ing instructions.
  • Page 248 Driving systems shows vehicle symbol F. When the Yellow guide line for the vehicle width PARKTRONIC warning displays go on, warn- including the exterior mirrors, for current ing displays E and G light up accordingly as steering wheel angle (dynamic) red or yellow brackets around vehicle symbol Yellow lane marking the course the tyres will take at the current steering wheel...
  • Page 249 Driving systems Reverse perpendicular parking with the steering wheel at an angle White guide line at current steering wheel angle Parking space marking Parking space marking Yellow guide line for the vehicle width Turn the steering wheel to the centre posi- including the exterior mirrors, for current tion while the vehicle is stationary.

  • Page 250: Trailer Towing

    Trailer towing "Coupling up a trailer" function that are at the same level as the ball cou- pling. Reverse carefully, making sure that trailer drawbar locating aid ; points approx- imately in the direction of trailer draw- bar :. Reverse carefully until trailer drawbar : reaches red guide line A.
  • Page 251 Trailer towing the maximum permissible gross vehicle cle/trailer combination could even overturn. weight of both the towing vehicle and the There is a risk of an accident. trailer On no account should you attempt to the maximum permissible gross weight of straighten out the vehicle/trailer combina- vehicle/trailer combination tion by increasing speed.
  • Page 252 Trailer towing ning the journey, check the trailer's docu- You thereby make use of the braking effect of ments for the maximum permitted speed. the engine and do not have to brake as often In Germany, the maximum permitted speed to maintain the speed.
  • Page 253 Make a note of the number of the key which belongs to the trailer tow hitch. You can use this number to obtain a replacement key from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Push ball coupling ? vertically into the socket until you hear it engage.
  • Page 254 Trailer towing If you cannot lock the ball coupling once you Pull out ball coupling ? downwards. have cleaned it, the trailer tow hitch is dam- Clean the ball coupling if it is dirty aged. page 380). Remove the ball coupling. Stow the ball coupling with the key inserted Safe trailer-towing cannot be guaranteed.
  • Page 255 Trailer towing Position the trailer horizontally behind your On vehicles with an automatic transmis- vehicle. sion, ensure that the transmission is in position P. The height of the ball coupling changes with the load of the vehicle. If this is case, Engage the vehicle's parking brake.
  • Page 256 Trailer towing for the malfunction message may be that the current has fallen below the minimum of 50 mA. To ensure reliable operation of the bulb failure indicator, each LED chain in the trailer lighting must be guaranteed a minimum current of 50 mA.
  • Page 258 Useful information ......256 Important safety notes ..... 256 Display and operation ...... 257 On-board computer (vehicles with- out steering wheel buttons) .... 258 On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) ....265 Display messages (vehicles with- out steering wheel buttons) .... 282 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) ....

  • Page 259: Useful Information

    Important safety notes Useful information Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop immedi- These Operating Instructions describe all ately. models as well as standard and optional The on-board computer only shows messages equipment of your vehicle that were available and warnings from certain systems.

  • Page 260: Display And Operation

    Display and operation The speed can also be shown in the display in Display and operation the form of a digital speedometer: Instrument cluster lighting on vehicles without steering wheel buttons page 261) on vehicles with steering wheel buttons page 269) In some countries, a warning sounds or the display shows a message when the vehicle reaches the maximum legally per-...

  • Page 261: On-Board Computer (Vehicles Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Coolant temperature gauge On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) WARNING Operating the on-board computer If you open the bonnet while the engine is overheating or while there is a fire in the Overview engine compartment, you could come into contact with hot gases or other leaking ser-...
  • Page 262 On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display Press briefly: È Selects the menu or display In the Settings Settings menu: exits the submenu without adopting the last setting and returns to the menu's start screen Press and hold: È Returns to the standard display or the Distance menu without adopting the last setting...
  • Page 263 On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) If you press È in a submenu, the submenu or Distance menu function is exited without adopting the set- ting. The display then shows the start screen of the Settings Settings menu. Operation information can be found under "Operating the on-board computer"...
  • Page 264 On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Use the buttons in the instrument cluster. Use the buttons in the instrument cluster. To display: press È to select the trip com- Press È to select the fuel consumption bar display. puter display. The fuel consumption display is based on The values displayed relate to those meas- the current driving style.
  • Page 265 On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Use the buttons in the instrument cluster. Setting the language for the display mes- sages and displays ( page 262) Press È to select the ? coolant tem- ® Deactivating and activating ESP perature bar display.

  • Page 266: On-Board Computer (Vehicles Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Please observe the important safety notes Observe the information on warning lamps page 328) and display messages ® under "ESP (Electronic Stability Program)" page 287). page 80). WARNING Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor ®...
  • Page 267 On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Activating/deactivating Intelligent Further information can be found under "Per- Light System manent SPEEDTRONIC" ( page 222). The vehicle must be stationary. Use the but- Selecting the permanent display func- tons in the instrument cluster. tion Press È...

  • Page 268: On-Board Computer (Vehicles With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) The vehicle must be stationary. Use the but- On-board computer (vehicles with tons in the instrument cluster. steering wheel buttons) Press È to select the Settings Settings menu. Operating the on-board computer Press 3 to select the Distance unit Distance unit Overview...
  • Page 269 The audio devices, telephone and voice- operated-control using the steering wheel buttons in the right control panel only func- tion with a Mercedes-Benz audio or navi- gation system. If you are using an audio or navigation system from another manufac- turer, the described functions may be restricted or not available at all.
  • Page 270 On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display Status area Display panel for display messages, menus and menu bar Header To call up menu bar ? ? in the display panel: press the = or ; steering wheel button. The menu bar is faded out after a few sec- onds.
  • Page 271 On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Displaying the range and current fuel Operation information can be found under consumption "Operating the on-board computer" page 265). Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can call up the following menus: Trip Trip menu ( page 268) Navi...
  • Page 272 On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Resetting values Using the steering wheel buttons Press = or ; to select the Trip Trip menu. Press : or 9 to select the From From start start From reset From reset submenu. The values in the From start From start...
  • Page 273 On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Route guidance not active Change of direction announced with a lane recommendation Direction of travel Road to which the change of direction Current street leads Distance to the change of direction and Route guidance activated distance graphic No change of direction announced Recommended lane and new lane during a...
  • Page 274 On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Change of direction announced without Audio menu lane recommendation Selecting a radio station Road to which the change of direction Waveband with station preset leads Station Distance to the change of direction and distance graphic Station ;...
  • Page 275 On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Operating the audio medium The track information does not appear in audio AUX mode (Auxiliary audio mode: external audio source connected). Telephone menu Introduction WARNING Operating the integrated information systems and communications equipment in the vehicle while driving will distract you from traffic con- Track information (example: SD memory card) ditions.
  • Page 276 On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) The display shows one of the following mes- Press : or 9 to select names suc- sages: cessively. If you press and hold the button for longer The name of the network provider or Tele‐...
  • Page 277 On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Status overview Assistance menu Introduction Blind Spot Assist switched on and activa- ted( page 276) Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, you Rear window wiper switched on have the following options in the Assist. Assist.
  • Page 278 On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Further information can be found under Further information can be found under "Lane Keeping Assist" ( page 230). ® "ESP (Electronic Stability Program)" page 80). You can also have the ATTENTION ASSIST assessment or the attention level displayed Start the engine.
  • Page 279 On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Setting Lane Keeping Assist speeds of over 30 km/h, the display then shows the Ä symbol instead of the í Using the steering wheel buttons status indicator. Press = or ; to select the Assist.
  • Page 280 On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Using the steering wheel buttons Settings menu Press = or ; to select the Sett. Sett. Introduction menu. Press : or 9 to select Instrument Instrument cluster cluster. Press a to confirm. Press : or 9 to select the Display Display unit Speed-/odometer...
  • Page 281 On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) If the display shows the speed in the header, Press : or 9 to set the hours or the display beside the trip odometer also minutes. shows the outside temperature. Then press a to confirm. For all countries except the United King- The display shows the updated time.
  • Page 282 On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Activating/deactivating the surround If you set the dipped-beam headlamps for lighting and exterior lighting delayed driving on the right/left, the display shows switch-off Intell. Light System inactive Intell. Light System inactive Inactive for left-side traffic Inactive for left-side traffic If you activate the Surround...
  • Page 283 On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) With surround lighting and exterior lighting You can find further information under "Wind- delayed switch-off, the following light up screen wipers" ( page 144). depending on the vehicle's equipment: Setting permanent SPEEDTRONIC Side lamps Using the steering wheel buttons Front foglamps Press = or ;...
  • Page 284 On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Restoring the factory settings Activating/deactivating the acoustic locking confirmation Using the steering wheel buttons Using the steering wheel buttons Press = or ; to select the Sett. Sett. Press = or ; to select the Sett.

  • Page 285: Display Messages (Vehicles Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Introduction Important safety notes WARNING If the instrument cluster has failed or malfunctioned, you may not recognise function restrictions relevant to safety. The operating safety of your vehicle may be impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
  • Page 286 Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ABS, ESP inopera‐ ABS, ESP inopera‐ ® ABS, BAS, hill start assist, and ESP as well as its driving safety tive tive systems are unavailable due to a malfunction. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could be automatically deactivated.
  • Page 287 Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Front-passenger Front-passenger The co-driver's airbag is disabled during the journey even though airbag disabled airbag disabled an adult or a person with a corresponding build is occupying the co-driver's seat.
  • Page 288 Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Front-passenger Front-passenger The co-driver's front airbag is enabled during the journey although airbag enabled airbag enabled the co-driver's seat: is occupied by a child in a child restraint system, or a person of small stature is not occupied.
  • Page 289 Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions result of the classification of the automatic co-driver's front airbag deactivation system ( page 59). If these conditions are not met, the automatic co-driver's front airbag deactivation system is malfunctioning.
  • Page 290 Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® , BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunc- tion. inoperative inoperative ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could be automatically deactivated.
  • Page 291 Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The red ! indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up and a warning tone also sounds. Release Release park. park. brake brake You are driving with the parking brake applied or are making an emergency stop using the parking brake.
  • Page 292 Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Lights On vehicles with LED headlamps and/or LED tail lamps the display only shows certain mes- sages when a certain number of LEDs for a light function have failed. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The left or right-hand cornering light is faulty.
  • Page 293 Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The left or right-hand trailer tail lamp is faulty. Change the bulb (see the trailer manufacturer's operating Trailer left tail Trailer left tail instructions). lamp lamp Trailer rt Trailer rt...
  • Page 294 Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. An additional warning tone sounds. Switch off lights Switch off lights Turn the light switch to à or $. The left-hand or right-hand front foglamp is faulty.

  • Page 295: Exhaust Filter

    Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions An additional warning tone sounds. The battery is not being charged. Possible causes: faulty alternator torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf- fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
  • Page 296 Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions If the display previously showed the Check AdBlue Check AdBlue message, the ® AdBlue system is still malfunctioning. The displayed distance is the maximum you can drive. The engine management then prevents the engine from being started again.
  • Page 297 Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions An additional warning tone sounds. The coolant is too hot. WARNING Stop vehicle Stop vehicle Engine off Engine off Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when the engine is overheated can cause fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
  • Page 298 Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Top up coolant Top up coolant The coolant level is too low. ! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged. Top up the coolant, making sure to observe the warning notes page 365).
  • Page 299 Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions æ The fuel level has dropped to the reserve range. Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level Reserve fuel level Reserve fuel level drops into the reserve range.
  • Page 300 Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Cruise control Cruise control A condition for activating cruise control has not been met. - - - mph - - - mph You have tried to store a speed below 30 km/h for example. If conditions permit, drive faster than 30 km/h and store the speed.
  • Page 301 Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. Caution Tyre malf. Caution Tyre malf. WARNING If you drive with a flat tyre, there is a risk of the following hazards: A flat tyre affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.

  • Page 302: Display Messages (Vehicles With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Ó An additional warning tone sounds. The bonnet is open. WARNING The open bonnet may then block your view when the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of an accident.
  • Page 303 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages with graphic symbols are simplified in the Operating Instructions and may differ from the symbols in the display. The display shows high-priority display messages in red. A warning tone sounds with certain display messages. Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in these Operating Instructions.
  • Page 304 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions !÷ ® ABS, BAS, hill start assist, and ESP as well as its driving safety systems are unavailable due to a malfunction. inoperative See inoperative See ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could Owner's Manual...
  • Page 305 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Front-passenger Front-passenger The co-driver's airbag is disabled during the journey even though airbag disabled airbag disabled an adult or a person with a corresponding build is occupying the See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual co-driver's seat.
  • Page 306 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Front-passenger Front-passenger The co-driver's front airbag is enabled during the journey although airbag airbag enabled enabled See the co-driver's seat: Owner's Manual Owner's Manual is occupied by a child in a child restraint system, or a person of small stature is not occupied.
  • Page 307 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions If these conditions are met, the co-driver's seat can be occupied again. Observe the notes on the seat occupancy sensor and the result of the classification of the automatic co-driver's front airbag deactivation system ( page 59).
  • Page 308 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions EBD is unavailable due to a malfunction. ABS, BAS, hill start assist ® and ESP as well as its driving safety systems, for example, are ÷...
  • Page 309 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® , BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunc- tion. currently currently unavail. unavail. The self-diagnosis function, for example, may not be complete. See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could...
  • Page 310 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The restraint system is faulty. In addition, the 6 warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster. Restraint system Restraint system WARNING malfunction: con‐ malfunction: con‐ sult workshop sult workshop The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten-...
  • Page 311 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The left or right-hand cornering light is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Left cornering Left cornering light light Right cor‐ Right cor‐ nering light nering light The left or right-hand dipped-beam headlamp is faulty.
  • Page 312 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The left or right-hand trailer tail lamp is faulty. Change the bulb (see the trailer manufacturer's operating Trailer left tail Trailer left tail instructions). lamp lamp Trailer Trailer...
  • Page 313 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. An additional warning tone sounds. Switch off lights Switch off lights Turn the light switch to à or $. The left-hand or right-hand front foglamp is faulty.
  • Page 314 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions An additional warning tone sounds. The battery is not being charged. Possible causes: faulty alternator torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf- fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
  • Page 315 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Ø ® An additional warning tone sounds. The AdBlue tank is empty. When you switch off the engine, the engine management prevents Refill AdBlue Refill AdBlue the engine from being started again.
  • Page 316 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions An additional warning tone sounds. The coolant is too hot. WARNING Coolant: stop Coolant: stop switch engine off switch engine off Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when the engine is overheated can cause fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
  • Page 317 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The coolant level is too low. ! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine Top up up coolant coolant See cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged. Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Top up the coolant, making sure to observe the warning notes...
  • Page 318 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions æ The fuel level has dropped to the reserve range. Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level Reserve fuel level Reserve fuel level drops into the reserve range.
  • Page 319 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Park Park Assist Assist cancel‐ cancel‐ A warning tone also sounds. The active parking aid has been can- celled and Active Parking Assist has ended automatically. For example, you have touched the steering wheel or driven too fast.
  • Page 320 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Collision Preven‐ Collision Preven‐ COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily inoperative. tion Assist cur‐ tion Assist cur‐ Possible causes: rently unavail. rently unavail. The sensors in the front bumper are dirty. See Owner's Man.
  • Page 321 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Lane Keeping Lane Keeping Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Assist currently Assist currently Possible causes: unavail. See Own‐ unavail. See Own‐ The windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision. er's Man.
  • Page 322 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist is faulty. inoperative inoperative Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes: currently currently unavail.
  • Page 323 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Tyres Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Please correct Please correct The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the tyre tyre pressure tyre pressure pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
  • Page 324 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Warning Warning tyre tyre defect defect The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. The display shows the wheel position. WARNING If you drive with a flat tyre, there is a risk of the following hazards: A flat tyre affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
  • Page 325 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions To start engine, To start engine, You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in shift to either P shift to either P position R or D.
  • Page 326 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Ó An additional warning tone sounds. The bonnet is open. WARNING The open bonnet may then block your view when the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of an accident.

  • Page 327: Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster

    Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Telephone No ser‐ Telephone No ser‐ Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/ vice vice receiver range. ¥ The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum.
  • Page 328 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Seat belt Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp ü N After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up or flashes. A warning tone may also sound. Only for certain countries: the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for a max- imum of 6 seconds after the engine starts.
  • Page 329 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ® EBD is unavailable due to a malfunction. ABS, BAS, hill start assist and ESP well as its driving safety systems, for example, are therefore also unavailable.
  • Page 330 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. An additional warning tone sounds. There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
  • Page 331 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp ÷ ® N The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion. ® or traction control is intervening because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
  • Page 332 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp å ® N The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running or the ECO start/stop function is activated. ®...
  • Page 333 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp lights up while the engine is running. There may be a fault, for example: in the engine management in the fuel injection system in the exhaust system...
  • Page 334 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. The coolant level is too low. If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunctioning.
  • Page 335 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp Never drive with an overheated engine. Otherwise, fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment could catch fire. In addition, steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns, which can occur just by opening the bonnet.
  • Page 336 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Driving systems Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp · N The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected. Increase the distance.
  • Page 337 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Tyres Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit. The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tyres.
  • Page 338 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Vehicle Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp Ð N The red power steering warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. An additional warning tone sounds. The steering power assistance could be malfunctioning.
  • Page 340 Useful information ......338 Stowage spaces and stowage com- partments .......... 338 Sun visors .......... 340 Folding table ........340 Cup holder ......... 344 Bottle holder ........345 Ashtray ..........345 Cigarette lighter ........ 345 12 V socket ........346 Mobile communications equip- ment ...........

  • Page 341: Stowage Spaces And Stowage Compartments

    Stowage spaces and stowage compartments Useful information Glove compartment These Operating Instructions describe all models as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all of the described functions.
  • Page 342 Stowage spaces and stowage compartments Spectacles compartment (example: luxury over- You can remove each stowage compartment head control panel) to increase the size of your vehicle's load To open: briefly press cover :. compartment. The spectacles compartment opens down- To remove: slide bench seat/berth ? as wards.

  • Page 343: Folding Table

    Folding table Sun visors loads against slipping or tipping before the journey. Overview WARNING If the folding table is not properly engaged in the fastening fixtures, it could break free and be flung around during the journey. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
  • Page 344 Folding table Push the front seats back fully or, if neces- sary, remove. Lift off both covers : from the guide rail using a suitable tool, e.g. a screwdriver. Pull lever A on the front or rear side of the folding table upwards and push the folding table backwards.
  • Page 345 Folding table Raising the folding table Folding out the table panel To raise: press height adjustment but- Use handle : to pull the table panels out to the stop in the direction of the arrow. ton : down fully against the resistance. Fold the table panels to the side until they Release switch :.
  • Page 346 Folding table Stowage spaces and stowage com- partments Push the folding table so far back that cov- ers : of the rail openings can be removed. Lift off both covers : from the guide rail Recesses on the folding table using a suitable tool, e.g.

  • Page 347: Cup Holder

    Cup holder Push the folding table forwards into the Cup holders in the dashboard installation position. Arrows ; on the folding table point to both markings = on guide rail ?. Lift the folding table out of guide rail ?. Press both covers : slightly together and click into the openings of the guide rails.

  • Page 348: Ashtray

    Cigarette lighter both sealing rings ? are within stowage In addition, flammable materials can ignite if: compartment = the hot cigarette lighter falls upper edge A of the base is flush with a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to stowage compartment =.

  • Page 349: 12 V Socket

    180 W (15 A). Failure to observe the Mercedes-Benz instal- If you use the sockets for long periods when lation specifications can result in the invalid- the engine is switched off, the starter battery ation of your vehicle's operating permit.
  • Page 350 Useful information ......348 Loading guidelines ......348 Load distribution ....... 350 Securing loads ........350 Lashing straps ........353 Load-securing aids ......355 Carrier systems ......... 358...

  • Page 351: Loading Guidelines

    Loading guidelines Useful information as low as possible, near the rear axle. These Operating Instructions describe all models as well as standard and optional WARNING equipment of your vehicle that were available When the permissible wheel loads, axle loads at the time of going to print. Country-specific and/or the maximum permissible gross vehi- variations are possible.
  • Page 352 Loading guidelines These types of load securing aids or lashing When loading material are worn out; they should not be Observe the permissible axle loads and per- used and must be replaced. If you use load missible gross vehicle weight for your vehi- securing aids or lashing materials which are cle.

  • Page 353: Securing Loads

    Securing loads by removing the rear bench seat or the Load distribution bench seat/berth. General notes by folding up or removing the bed extension of the bench seat/berth. ! Excessive loads on individual points of the load compartment floor or on the load sur- You will find information about rear bench face impair vehicle handling characteristics seats in the "Rear bench seats"...
  • Page 354 (e.g. DIN EN) can be obtained from any specialist firm or Do not attempt to modify or repair the lashing Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. points/lashing eyelets or lashing materials. Read the information on qualified specialist When securing a load, always use the clos- workshops ( page 32).
  • Page 355 Securing loads If your vehicle is equipped with guide/loading rails : in the load compartment floor, you can place lashing rods directly in front of and behind the load. The lashing rods directly absorb the potential shifting forces. Securing loads on the load compartment floor by lashing them down is only recommended for lightweight loads.

  • Page 356: Lashing Straps

    Lashing straps Turn metal ring = so that it is perpendic- If you combine several lashing points to ular to the longitudinal axis of lashing eye- secure a load, you must always observe the let ;. maximum loading capacity of the weakest lashing point.
  • Page 357 Lashing straps If stickers have been included in the delivery: Ratchet strap Clean the surface before sticker : is affixed. The stickers must be affixed to a flat, met- allic surface free from grease and dust. Affix stickers : on every side of the vehicle in close proximity to the loading rails in a clearly visible location.

  • Page 358: Load-Securing Aids

    Load-securing aids Guide ratchet strap ? through slotted tipping over, e.g. by lashing them down, even shaft A from behind as illustrated and when using the load protection net. tighten it. Swing tensioning lever ; back and forth WARNING until the ratchet strap has wound around If vehicle occupants are seated behind a load slotted shaft A two to three times.
  • Page 359 Load-securing aids Removing If necessary, remove the luggage compart- ment partition ( page 358). Fold tensioning element ; up. Tensioning straps = slacken. Unclip hook ? of tensioning straps = from lashing eyelets A at the bottom. Unclip the load protection net from upper retainers :.
  • Page 360 Load-securing aids Folding up/down Install the luggage compartment partition as described. After fitting the luggage compart- ment partition, always make sure that the lug- gage compartment partition is locked and fol- ded down. The luggage compartment partition is only secured correctly when both levers are locked.

  • Page 361: Carrier Systems

    4 turns. Only fit roof carriers and rear racks that have been approved or recommended for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This will help avoid damage to the vehicle. You can fit a roof carrier to the roof and, for example, a rear-mounted cycle rack on the tailgate.
  • Page 362 Useful information ......360 Engine compartment ......360 Maintenance ........367 Battery ..........369 Care ............ 375...

  • Page 363: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment Useful information If you have to carry out work in the engine compartment: These Operating Instructions describe all switch off the ignition models as well as standard and optional never touch the dangerous areas surround- equipment of your vehicle that were available ing moving components, e.g.
  • Page 364 Engine compartment Pull support strut ? out of retainer = and guide it up in the direction of the arrow. Lower the bonnet in such a way that sup- port strut ? glides into recess A and the bonnet engages. Closing the bonnet WARNING Cloths or other flammable materials left in the...
  • Page 365 Engine compartment engine oil level check after another Overview of the engine compartment 5 minutes. If an oil level reading is still not displayed, check the engine oil level with the dipstick page 364). Have the engine oil level checked at a qualified specialist workshop. To check the level, the ignition must be turned on and the engine must be shut off once it reaches operating temperature.
  • Page 366 Engine compartment Wait 5 minutes. Display message Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition For eng. eng. oil oil level: level: switch switch on on igni‐ igni‐ lock. tion tion Press the = or ; button to select the Action: turn the key to position 2 in the Service Service...
  • Page 367 Engine compartment Only check the oil level when the engine is at Display message normal operating temperature. Waiting period for engine oil Waiting period for engine oil Stop your vehicle on level ground, as far level not observed level not observed away from traffic as possible.
  • Page 368 Engine compartment "Service Products and Capacities" page 422). WARNING The engine cooling system is under pressure, particularly if the engine is warm. You could 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.
  • Page 369 Visit a qualified spe- approved corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze cialist workshop immediately. that complies with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products. Do not top up the brake fluid. This does not solve the problem.

  • Page 370: Maintenance

    Maintenance ! Brake fluid corrodes paint, plastic and Make sure the windscreen washer concen- rubber. If brake fluid comes into contact trate does not come into contact with the filler with paint, plastic or rubber, rinse with neck. water immediately. ! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for Have the brake fluid renewed every 2 years at plastic lamp lenses, e.g.
  • Page 371 A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a personnel. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the The vehicle Maintenance Booklet describes service interval display after the service work the scope and frequency of maintenance has been carried out.

  • Page 372: Battery

    Further informa- driving with care at moderate engine tion can be obtained at a qualified specialist speeds workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service avoiding short journeys where the engine Centre. does not reach its operating temperature ASSYST only records periods of time during Hiding service messages which the battery is connected.
  • Page 373 Battery Comply with the following safety precautions ® (Electronic Stability Program). The oper- and take protective measures when handling ating safety of your vehicle may be restricted. batteries. You could lose control of the vehicle, for Risk of explosion. Explosive oxy- example: hydrogen is produced when bat- when braking...
  • Page 374 Never place metal objects or tools on a bat- Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if tery. you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for a long period of time.
  • Page 375 Battery ! You should have all work involving the of the driver's seat. The additional battery is disconnected and removed in the same way battery carried out at a qualified specialist as the starter battery. The auxiliary battery is workshop. located in the seat base of the left-hand front If, in exceptional circumstances, you need seat.
  • Page 376 Battery It is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and dis- connecting the jump leads. Never connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running. ! Always connect the battery in the order described below. Never mix up the terminal clamp disconnection/connection order and never mix up the terminal clamps.
  • Page 377 Battery Place the positive clamp cover on positive Insert cover E down in front of the battery terminal :. compartment into the seat base and close Fold both handles = down onto the bat- Latching springs D of cover E should tery.

  • Page 378: Care

    A battery charger unit specially adapted for chassis to ensure that they are firmly Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and seated. approved by Mercedes-Benz is available as an Always keep the battery terminals and bat- accessory. Only this device permits the tery surfaces clean and dry.
  • Page 379 Use care products and cleaning agents rec- After putting the vehicle through an auto- ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. matic car wash, wipe off wax from: the windscreen the windscreen wiper blades...
  • Page 380 Care This will prevent smears and reduce wiping Parts of the vehicle or engine can otherwise noises caused by residue on the wind- be damaged. screen. ! Keep the water jet moving constantly on vehicles with rear doors, from the while cleaning.
  • Page 381 Soak insect remains with insect remover agent that is recommended and approved and rinse off the treated areas afterwards. by Mercedes-Benz. Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off the treated areas afterwards. Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin,...
  • Page 382 Make sure that you do not apply any wax to lighting with a damp sponge and a mild camera lens when waxing the vehicle. If nec- cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car essary, remove the wax using water, sham- shampoo, or with cleaning cloths.
  • Page 383 Care Vehicles with rear doors Remove foreign objects from the vicinity of contact surfaces ; and contact pins : of Clean camera lens : with clean water and the sliding door. a soft cloth. Clean contact surfaces ; and contact pins : with a mild cleaning agent and a soft cloth.
  • Page 384 Heavy soiling: use a mild detergent or care Cleaning the display products and cleaning agents recommen- ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. ! For cleaning, do not use any of the fol- lowing: Cleaning the steering wheel and gear alcohol-based thinner or petrol...
  • Page 385 Only use leather care agents that have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain these from a qualified specialist workshop. Please keep in mind that: leather covers are a natural product and,...
  • Page 386 Useful information ......384 Where will I find...? ......384 Flat tyre ..........387 Jump-starting ........388 Tow-starting and towing away ..389 Electrical fuses ......... 393...

  • Page 387: Where Will I Find

    Where will I find...? Stowage compartment in the seat base Useful information These Operating Instructions describe all models as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all of the described functions.
  • Page 388 Where will I find...? Stowage compartment in the rear Stowage compartment with stowage tray To remove tools: open stowage compart- Opening/closing the stowage compart- ment. ment Open clamping strap = and remove jack ? by pulling it upwards at an angle from the stowage tray compartment.
  • Page 389 Where will I find...? Separate holder for jack so that the hand wheel is facing forwards and the plate is facing inwards. Place the jack and vehicle tool kit into the tool holder. Replace tool holder cover B. Tighten clamping strap C. Close the stowage compartment.

  • Page 390: Flat Tyre

    Replace any expired or Flat tyre missing contents. Observe the legal requirements of the A sticker with the Mercedes-Benz Service24h country in which you are currently driving. telephone number is located, for example, on the B-pillar on the driver's side.

  • Page 391: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting vehicle has a jump-starting connection point Jump-starting in the engine compartment. Important safety notes When jump-starting, observe the following points: WARNING The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. During charging and jump-starting, explosive If the other vehicle's battery is not acces- gases can escape from the battery.

  • Page 392: Tow-Starting And Towing Away

    Tow-starting and towing away Turn key to position 0 in the ignition lock donor vehicle's battery, and then to earth contact ? of your own vehicle. and remove it. Insert the key into the ignition lock and Open the bonnet ( page 360).
  • Page 393 Tow-starting and towing away ! Do not use the towing eye for recovery, WARNING this could damage the vehicle. If in doubt, If the steering wheel lock is engaged, the vehi- recover the vehicle with a crane. cle can no longer be steered. There is a risk of an accident.
  • Page 394 Tow-starting and towing away Removing the front towing eye Fitting/removing the towing eye Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit ( page 384). Insert the screwdriver into the towing eye and turn the screwdriver anti-clockwise. Unscrew the towing eye. Insert cover : with the lug at the top and press it in at the bottom until it engages.
  • Page 395 Tow-starting and towing away Towing away vehicles with automatic If necessary, turn the key to position 0 in transmission the ignition lock and remove it. Take the key with you when leaving the Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition vehicle.

  • Page 396: Electrical Fuses

    Electrical fuses Tow-starting procedure: Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. Switch on the hazard warning lamps Vehicles with manual transmission: page 133). shift the transmission to the neutral posi- Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition tion.
  • Page 398 Useful information ......396 Important safety notes ..... 396 Operation ........... 397 Winter operation ....... 398 Tyre pressure ........401 Changing a wheel ......409 Wheel and tyre combinations ..413 Spare wheel ........416...

  • Page 399: Important Safety Notes

    This also applies to safety-relevant the tyres with MO or MO1 (Mercedes-Benz systems and functions. Original). Read the information on qualified specialist...

  • Page 400: Operation

    Operation reversing camera or the 360° camera is erwise, the tyres, particularly the sidewalls, impaired, as the wheel size is important for its may be damaged. calibration. Information on the dimensions and types of Regular wheel and tyre checks wheels and tyres for your vehicle can be found under "Wheel/tyre combinations"...

  • Page 401: Winter Operation

    Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the thereby damaging the tyres permanently. wheels. Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility Run in new tyres at moderate speeds for for this type of damage. the first 100 km.
  • Page 402 Winter operation Always observe the maximum permissible M+S tyres speed specified for the M+S tyres you have WARNING fitted. Wheel and tyre dimensions as well as the type If you fit M+S tyres that have a lower maxi- of tyre can vary between the spare wheel and mum permissible speed than that of the vehi- the wheel to be replaced.
  • Page 403 Winter operation Information about snow chains can be WARNING obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service If snow chains are fitted to the rear wheels, Centre. they may scrape against the vehicle body or When fitting snow chains, please bear the fol- chassis components.

  • Page 404: Tyre Pressure

    Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps specifically provided by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto the tyre valve. WARNING If the tyre pressure drops repeatedly, the wheel, valve or tyre may be damaged.
  • Page 405 Tyre pressure If possible, only correct tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. The tyres are cold: if the vehicle has been parked with the tyres out of direct sunlight for at least 3 hours if the vehicle has not been driven further than 1.6 km Depending on the ambient temperature, the speed at which you are driving and the load on...
  • Page 406 Tyre pressure standstill. Do not carry out any sudden steer- ing manoeuvres. The h warning lamp on the instrument cluster shows a detected loss in pressure or a malfunction: if the h warning lamp is lit continuously, the tyre pressure on one or more tyres is significantly too low.
  • Page 407 Tyre pressure Vehicles with steering wheel buttons To check, the ignition must be switched on. Use the steering wheel buttons. If the Please correct tyre pressure Please correct tyre pressure Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition message is shown in the display, the tyre pressure in at least one tyre is too low and lock.
  • Page 408 Tyre pressure Vehicles without steering wheel buttons Tyre pressures will be displayed Tyre pressures will be displayed after after a a few few minutes minutes of of driving driving mes- The vehicle must be stationary. Use the but- sage. tons in the instrument cluster. Press the : button.
  • Page 409 Tyre pressure country Radio type approval num- Serbia И 011 13 Singapore Compliance with IDA Standard DA-103365 South Africa TA-2013/461 United Arab TRA, Registered NO: Emirates ER0104996/13 Abu Dhabi Dealer NO: DA0047074/10 and Dubai...
  • Page 410 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure tables Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 2.8 t ! The pressure difference between tyres on any one axle must be no greater than 10 kPa (0.1 bar/1.5 psi). The following tyre pressure values apply to vehicles with: a permissible gross vehicle weight of 2.8 t a permissible axle load of 1490 kg on the front and rear axles and the tyres referred to under "Wheel and tyre combinations"...
  • Page 411 Tyre pressure Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 3.05 t ! The pressure difference between tyres on any one axle must be no greater than 10 kPa (0.1 bar/1.5 psi). The following tyre pressure values apply to vehicles with: a permissible gross vehicle weight of 3.05 t a permissible axle load of 1550 kg on the rear axle and the tyres referred to under "Wheel and tyre combinations"...

  • Page 412: Changing A Wheel

    Changing a wheel The tyre pressure for the spare wheel is 350 kPa (3.5 bar/51 psi). Partially laden vehicle Fully laden vehicle Tyre size Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle 205/65 R 16 C 300 kPa 310 kPa 360 kPa 390 kPa (3.0 bar/...
  • Page 413 Changing a wheel ! On vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure Storing the wheels monitor, electronic components are loca- Wheels that are not being used should be ted in the wheel. stored in a cool, dry and preferably dark Tyre-fitting tools should not be applied in place.
  • Page 414 To raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle- safety notes listed under "Spare wheel" specific jack that has been tested and page 416). approved by Mercedes-Benz. If the jack is Carefully remove the hub caps. used incorrectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is raised.
  • Page 415 Place adapter ? and ratchet A on the only use wheel bolts which have been hexagon nut of jack ; so that the lettering approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the AB/DOWN is visible. respective wheel. Turn ratchet A in the AUF/UP direction...

  • Page 416: Wheel And Tyre Combinations

    Wheel and tyre combinations lettering AB/DOWN is visible General notes page 411). Turn the ratchet in the AB/DOWN direc- ! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor tion until the vehicle is once again standing recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since firmly on the ground.
  • Page 417 "Tyre pressure" their previous usage. page 401). Check tyre pressures regularly and only when ! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec- the tyres are cold. ommends that you only use tyres, wheels Notes on the vehicle equipment – always fit...
  • Page 418 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres R 16 Tyres Steel or alloy wheels 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 52 195/65 R16 C 100/98T 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 52 10, 11 195/65 R16 C 104/102T (100T) 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 52 205/65 R16 C 103/101H 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 52 205/65 R16 C 107/105T (103T)

  • Page 419: Spare Wheel

    Spare wheel R 18 Tyres Light-alloy wheel 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 10, 11, 13 245/45 R18 RF (XL) 100W R 19 Tyres Light-alloy wheel 8 J x 19 H2 ET 52 10, 11, 13, 14 245/45 R19 XL MO1 102Y Spare wheel General notes The procedure for fitting the spare wheel is...
  • Page 420 Spare wheel tion reliably. Only restart the tyre pressure Stow auxiliary tool ; and wheel wrench : monitor when the defective wheel has been in the vehicle tool kit. replaced with a new wheel and sensor. Close the tailgate/rear door. More Information can be found under "Tyre pressure monitor"...
  • Page 421 Spare wheel Take wheel wrench = and auxiliary tool ; for the spare wheel lifter out of the vehicle tool kit ( page 384). Place the wheel on the ground with the wheel brace pointing upwards. Place cover tray E on the wheel so that the recess for tyre valve F is above the valve.
  • Page 422 Useful information ......420 Vehicle electronics ......420 Identification plates ......421 Service products and capacities ..422 Vehicle data ........429...

  • Page 423: Useful Information

    A telephone or two-way radio to be installed in vehicle's operating permit may be invalida- the vehicle must be approved. You can obtain ted. further information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. When using mobile phones and two-way Fitting electrical or electronic equip-...

  • Page 424: Identification Plates

    Identification plates EU general operating permit number (only Frequency range Maximum trans- for certain countries) mission output (PEAK) Maximum permissible gross weight (kg) Channel group com- 35 W Maximum permissible gross weight of munication/Tetra vehicle/trailer combination (kg) (only for 70 cm waveband 35 W certain countries) Maximum permissible front axle load (kg)

  • Page 425: Service Products And Capacities

    You will recognise the service products Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin approved by Mercedes-Benz by the inscrip- with water and soap immediately. tion on the container: If you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor- MB Approval (e.g.
  • Page 426 Mercedes Benz Service Centre of which reserve Approximately 10 l on the Internet at fuel http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com under the specifications on Sheet No. 136.2. Diesel You will generally find information about the fuel grade on the filling pump. Other- Fuel grade wise, ask the filling station attendant.
  • Page 427 Service products and capacities tries are reliable up to an outside temperature Consumption figures were found in the cur- of Ò22 †. Winter diesel, which can be used rently valid respective version: without difficulties at the temperatures nor- for vehicles up to and including the Euro 4 mally encountered, is available in most coun- standard according to EU Directive 80 / tries.
  • Page 428 Mercedes-Benz continually approves engine oils based on complex Additives experiments according to the current state of ! Only use AdBlue ® which meets the the art. ISO 22241 standard. Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz...
  • Page 429 229.5. ! Do not add too much oil. Topping up with Mercedes-Benz approval is indicated on the too much engine oil can result in damage to oil container by the inscription "MB Approval"...
  • Page 430 Service products and capacities For this reason, Mercedes-Benz recom- Oil consumption may be higher if: mends that the engine oil be changed the vehicle is new. before the onset of the cold season. Use an you mainly operate the vehicle under ardu- approved engine oil of the specified SAE ous operating conditions.
  • Page 431 Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze on the Internet at and corrosion inhibitor that meets the http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. requirements in the Mercedes-Benz Specifi- cations for Service Products Sheet Num- ber 310.1. Coolant Information about antifreeze and corrosion Important safety notes...

  • Page 432: Vehicle Data

    MB SummerFit or MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid Current technical data can also be found could damage the plastic lenses of the online at: http://www.mercedes-benz.com headlamps. When handling washer fluid, observe the important safety notes on service products page 422).
  • Page 433 The data may therefore differ for vehicles with optional equipment. You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. You will find information about the vehicle's noise level and exhaust gas standard in the vehicle documents.
  • Page 434 Vehicle data Dimensions All models Vehicle length Compact version 4895 mm Long version 5140 mm Extra-long body 5370 mm Vehicle width Including exterior mirrors 2249 mm Excluding exterior mirrors 1928 mm Wheelbase Compact version 3200 mm Vehicle with tailgate Long version 3200 mm Extra-long body 3430 mm...
  • Page 435 Guide rails 350 daN behind the intermediate support. Load rails on load 500 daN ! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec- compartment floor ommends that you only use roof carrier Load rail on side wall 100 daN systems which have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 436 Vehicle data Trailer loads outside temperatures below freezing the tail- gate can sink unintentionally after opening. When towing a trailer, the permissible gross Loading guidelines and other information vehicle weight is increased by 100 kg for concerning load distribution and load secur- vehicles with passenger vehicle approval.
  • Page 437 Vehicle data The following values are valid for journeys at altitudes up to 1000 m above sea level with gradients up to 12%. Vehicles with engine power output below 100 kW: Maximum permis- 3700 - 4800 kg sible gross weight of vehicle/trailer combination at 12% gradient...
  • Page 440 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 these Operating Instructions to the technical docu-...
  • Page 441 É4475847500Z1024ËÍ 4475847500Z102 Order no. 6463 7277 02 Part no. 447 584 75 00 Z102 Edition 12-14...

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