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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 Owner's Manual Mercedes-Benz...
  • Page 3 Front passenger airbag warning & WARNING Risk of injury or death if the co-driver airbag is enabled If the co-driver airbag is enabled, a child on the co-driver seat may be struck by the co- driver airbag during an accident. NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENABLED FRONT AIRBAG;...
  • Page 4 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you first drive off, read these Operating Instructions carefully and familiarise yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warning notices in these Operating Instructions. Disre‐...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    General notes .......... 13 Environmental protection ......13 Take-back of end-of-life vehicles ....13 Light and vision ........88 Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts ....13 Exterior lighting ......... 88 Information about attachments, add- Adjusting the interior lighting ....94 on equipment, installations and con‐...
  • Page 6 Breakdown assistance ......232 board computer (vehicles with steer‐ Emergency ..........232 ing-wheel buttons) ........176 Mercedes-Benz emergency call system ... 233 Overview of what is shown on the mul‐ Flat tyre ........... 235 tifunction display ........178 Battery ............ 236 Setting the instrument lighting ....
  • Page 7: Symbols

    Symbols In these Operating Instructions, you will find the following symbols: & DANGER Danger due to not observing the warning notices Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐ ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. Observe the warning notices.
  • Page 9: At A Glance

    At a glance – cockpit → → Cup holders Cigarette lighter → → Ashtrays Timer for auxiliary warm-air heater → Combination switch Device installation frame for → PARKTRONIC warning displays auxiliary equipment, e.g. a tachograph Adjusting the steering wheel → →...
  • Page 10: Indicator And Warning Lamps (Vehicles Without Steering-Wheel Buttons)

    At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) → → ? coolant ® å ESP → → R Rear fog light K High beam → → N Fog light ® ÷ ESP → → h Tyre pressure monitoring #! Turn signal light system →...
  • Page 11: Indicator And Warning Lamps (Vehicles With Steering-Wheel Buttons)

    At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (vehicles with steering-wheel buttons) → → h Tyre pressure monitoring ® å ESP system → K High beam → 6 Restraint system → #! Turn signal lights → ® ÷ ESP → J Brakes →...
  • Page 12: Steering Wheel With Buttons

    ó Vehicles with a naviga‐ the right control panel, only tion system: switches on voice function with a Mercedes-Benz control of the navigation sys‐ audio or navigation system. If tem (see the manufacturer's you are using an audio or navi‐...
  • Page 13: Centre Console

    At a glance – Centre console Operating unit Centre console (example) → → Multimedia system Å Opens and closes the electric sliding door on the left → Æ Opens and closes the side of the vehicle electric sliding door on the →...
  • Page 14: Overhead Control Panel

    At a glance – Overhead control panel → → Ì Deactivates interior pro‐ ï Button for Info call tection → 3 Opens/closes the pano‐ → p Switches the left-hand rama sliding sunroof reading lamp on/off → Opens/closes the roller sun‐ →...
  • Page 15: Door Control Panel

    At a glance – Door control panel → d Vehicles with electrically Adjusts and folds the outside adjustable front seats mirrors in/out electrically → e Vehicles with manually adjusta‐ W Opens/closes the front ble front seats side windows → → Opens a door W Opens/closes pop-out window at the rear...
  • Page 16: Cockpit

    If you use parts, tyres, wheels or safety-relevant accordance with the European Union (EU) End-Of- accessories which have not been approved by Life Vehicles Directive. Mercedes-Benz, the operating safety of the vehi‐ cle may be jeopardised. Safety-relevant systems,...
  • Page 17: Information About Attachments, Add-On Equipment, Installations And Conversions

    Mercedes-Benz is unable to assess other parts. Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsi‐ Acceptance tests performed by public test bodies bility for the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz or official approvals do not rule out safety risks. vehicles, even if they have been approved offi‐...
  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    Should you have any questions concerning equip‐ with hot parts of the exhaust system. ment and operation, consult a Mercedes-Benz When driving on unpaved roads or off- Service Centre. road, regularly check the vehicle under‐...
  • Page 19: Declarations Of Conformity

    Alpine Electronics Inc., 20-1 Yoshima-Kogyodan‐ stipulated in Directive 2014/53/EU. Further chi, Iwaki-Shi Fukushima-Ken, Japan information is available from any Mercedes-Benz service centre. Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH, Post‐ fach 2260, 76303 Karlsbad, Germany Brazil only:...
  • Page 20: Diagnostics Connection

    General notes Frequency range Technology Transmission output/ magnetic field strength 24.05–24.25 GHz 24 GHz ISM radar ≤ 100 mW e.i.r.p. 24.25–26.65 GHz 24 GHz UWB radar ≤ -41.3 dBm/MHz e.i.r.p. mean ≤ 0 dBm/50 MHz e.i.r.p. peak 76–77 GHz 76 GHz radar ≤...
  • Page 21: Notes On Changes To The Engine Output

    Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about If the vehicle's engine output is increased: any change in address or vehicle ownership. You can do this, for example, at a Mercedes-Benz tyres, suspension, brake system and engine service centre. cooling system must be adapted to the increase engine output.
  • Page 22: Information On The Reach Regulation

    Mercedes-Benz AG recommends using only a few fuel electrical vehicle systems and/or maintaining an appropriate distance from the components if...
  • Page 23: Qr Codes For Rescue Card

    The data is read out via the Further information can be obtained at https:// connection for the diagnostics connection in the www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code. vehicle, which is required by law. The respective service network locations or third parties collect, Data storage process and use the data.
  • Page 24: Copyright

    Which settings you can wallet and with updates on the following website: make, if any, depends on the specific app and the https://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource. operating system of your smartphone. Online services Wireless network connection...
  • Page 25: Occupant Safety

    Only a seat belt which is worn correctly can pro‐ vide the intended level of protection. Depending Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use on the detected accident situation, seat belt ten‐ driving aids which have been approved specifi‐...
  • Page 26: Seat Belts

    The activation thresholds for the components of Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the the restraint system are determined based on the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop evaluation of the sensor values measured at vari‐...
  • Page 27 The seat belt does not offer the intended level Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use seat of protection if you have not moved the seat belts which have been approved for your vehicle backrest to an almost vertical position.
  • Page 28 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the impact airbag may also deploy in the event of vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop an accident along with other systems.
  • Page 29: Airbags

    Occupant safety Function of the seat belt warning system for driver and co-driver The ü seat belt warning lamp in the Instru‐ ment Display reminds you that all vehicle occu‐ pants must fasten their seat belts correctly. A warning tone may also sound. The seat belt warning goes out when the driver and co-driver fasten their seat belts.
  • Page 30 Occupant safety When doing so, always observe the informa‐ * NOTE Important points to remember if tion on the correct driver's seat position the front passenger seat is unoccupied page 66). In an accident, the components of the Only hold the steering wheel by the steering restraint system may deploy unnecessarily on wheel rim.
  • Page 31 You should only use seat covers that have been approved for the correspond‐ Ensure that the child restraint system is posi‐ ing seats by Mercedes-Benz. tioned correctly ( page 36). Always comply with the child restraint system Vehicles with window airbags in all rows of manufacturer's installation instructions.
  • Page 32 Occupant safety If the co-driver seat is occupied, the classification The entire base of the child restraint of the person or child restraint system on the co- system must always rest on the sitting driver seat takes place after the co-driver airbag surface of the co-driver seat.
  • Page 33 Occupant safety the co-driver airbag is correct for the current sit‐ & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to uation. incorrect positioning of the forward- After fitting a rearward-facing child restraint facing child restraint system system to the co-driver seat: PASSENGER AIR If you secure a child in a forward-facing child BAG OFF must be lit continuously.
  • Page 34: Pre-Safe ® System

    Occupant safety remains off, depending on the result of the Vehicles with a sliding sunroof: closing the classification. sliding sunroof. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator Vehicles with memory function: adjusting lamp is off: move the co-driver seat as far the co-driver seat to a more favourable seat back as possible, or the person of smaller position.
  • Page 35: Safely Transporting Children In The Vehicle

    For this reason, child and child restraint system ( page 38). Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you fit a child restraint system to a rear seat. Advantage of a rearward-facing child restraint system...
  • Page 36 Always replace damaged covers with system's manufacturer. genuine covers. Mercedes‑Benz recommends Mercedes-Benz care products for cleaning child restraint systems & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to recommended by Mercedes-Benz. unsecured child restraint systems in the...
  • Page 37 Keep the vehicle key out of reach of children. Overview of recommended child restraint systems Further information on the correct child restraint system can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz service centre for this pur‐ pose.
  • Page 38 Occupant safety Securing with ISOFIX Weight category Type Order number Size categories Type approval number 1 Manufacturer: Britax Römer. 2 With colour code 9H95. Category 0+: BABY SAFE plus B6 6 86 8224 up to 13 kg and up to approx‐ E1 04 301 146 imately 15 months Size category E...
  • Page 39 Occupant safety Overview of suitable seats in the vehicle for fitting a child restraint system Securing systems for child restraint systems Vehicle seat Left/right rear seat Preferred securing system: Alternative securing system: (second and third seat ® ISOFIX child seat securing 7 Seat belt on vehicle seat row) system (...
  • Page 40 Occupant safety The IUF label refers to an ISOFIX child restraint system in the "Universal" category. These child restraint systems must also be secured using Top Tether or support points. Semi-Universal: child restraint systems in the "Semi-Universal" category may only be used if the vehicle and vehicle seat are listed in the child restraint system manufacturer's vehicle model list.
  • Page 41: Occupant Safety

    Occupant safety Size class: Device: Rear seat / rear bench seat ISO/R2 2, 3 ISO/R3 2, 3, 4 Weight group 1 (9–18 kg and approx. 9 months to 4 years) ISO/R2 2, 3 ISO/R3 2, 3, 4 ISO/F2 ISO/F2X ISO/F3 X Not suitable for an ISOFIX child restraint system in this weight group and/or size class.
  • Page 42 Occupant safety O Make sure that the child's feet do not touch Attach the ISOFIX child restraint system to the front seat. If necessary, move the front both mounting brackets in the vehicle. seat slightly forwards. Securing Top Tether ®When fitting an ISOFIX child restraint sys‐ tem, also observe the following: ¯...
  • Page 43 Occupant safety Securing the child restraint system with the seat belt Notes on the suitability of seats for attaching belt-secured child restraint systems Suitability of seats for attaching belt-secured child restraint systems Rear seats Weight category Rear seat Rear bench seat Category 0: up to 10 kg Category 0+: up to 13 kg Category I: 9 to 18 kg...
  • Page 44 Occupant safety Weight category Co-driver airbag enabled Co-driver airbag disabled X Not suitable for children in this weight category. UF Suitable for forward-facing child restraint systems of the "Universal" category in this weight category. L Suitable for semi-universal child restraint systems according to the table in "Recommended child restraint systems", or if the vehicle and the seat are listed in the child restraint system manufacturer's vehicle model list.
  • Page 45 Occupant safety Vehicles without an automatic co-driver airbag shutoff have a special sticker affixed to the side of the cockpit on the co-driver side. If you turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up briefly.
  • Page 46 Occupant safety After the child restraint system has been Child safety locks removed, replace the head restraint immedi‐ Activating or deactivating child safety locks ately and adjust all head restraints correctly. for the doors O The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must, as far as possible, be &...
  • Page 47: Notes On Pets In The Vehicle

    Occupant safety Activating or deactivating child safety locks Always activate the child safety locks for the pop-out windows installed if children are travelling in the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. The following doors have child safety locks: sliding doors pop-out windows...
  • Page 48: Opening And Closing

    Opening and closing Overview of key functions & WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle If children are left unsupervised in the vehi‐ cle, they could, in particular: open doors, thereby endangering other Battery check lamp persons or road users.
  • Page 49 & DANGER Serious damage to health Changing the battery caused by swallowing batteries Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan‐ battery replaced by a qualified specialist work‐ ces. Swallowing batteries may cause serious shop.
  • Page 50 Opening and closing Tap the key against the palm of your hand so that battery falls out of the battery com‐ partment. 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 it...
  • Page 51: Doors

    Opening and closing Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Have the key deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop. You have lost a key. If necessary, have the mechanical locks replaced. Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. You have lost the emer‐ If necessary, have the mechanical locks replaced.
  • Page 52 Opening and closing When the ignition is switched on and the vehicle is driving at a speed above 15 km/h, the vehicle locks automatically. Central locking buttons (vehicles with electrically adjustable front seats) To lock/unlock the entire vehicle: press button (unlock) or (lock) when the Central locking buttons (vehicles with manually...
  • Page 53: Sliding Door

    Opening and closing Unlocking/locking the driver's door with the Opening emergency key element To lock the vehicle fully with the emergency key element, press down the locking knobs of the doors. Then lock the driver's door with the emergency key element. To unlock: insert the emergency key element fully into the driver's door lock and turn it anti-clockwise.
  • Page 54: Electric Sliding Door

    Opening and closing Pull back rocker switch 1. If the sliding door * NOTE Damage to the sliding door due to is locked, locking pin pops up. incorrect use The sliding door unlocks and opens. Using the lower guide of the sliding door (car‐ Push back the sliding door using door handle riage) as a step can result in damage to the until it engages.
  • Page 55 Opening and closing Opening and closing the electrical sliding Briefly press appropriate sliding door button in the centre console. door from the inside & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped due Press sliding door button in the door sill. to sliding door opening towards the rear When you open the sliding door, the sliding Briefly pull back rocker switch 3.
  • Page 56 Opening and closing Opening/closing the electric sliding door Programming the key button for the sliding with the key door Requirements: If the vehicle is fitted with two sliding doors, the 5 button on the key can only be used The vehicle is equipped with two electric slid‐ to open or close one of the two sliding doors ing doors.
  • Page 57: Tailgate

    Opening and closing or 4 sliding door button on the centre console. The sliding door is reset and operational. Problems with the electric sliding door Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Unfavourable operating conditions, e.g. frost, ice or heavy soiling, may The electric sliding door obstruct the sliding door.
  • Page 58: Rear-End Doors

    Opening and closing Prise off the cover on the lower part of the & WARNING Risk of accident due to con‐ tailgate with a suitable tool, e.g. the screw‐ cealed lighting systems driver from the vehicle tool kit. If you open the rear-end doors by 90°, the Insert the screwdriver into the opening and rear lighting systems will be concealed.
  • Page 59 Opening and closing Opening the left rear-end door If you open a locked rear-end door from inside, you only unlock the rear-end door. The other doors remain locked. Closing Make sure that the left rear-end door is closed. Pull the rear right door firmly to by the door handle.
  • Page 60: Side Window

    Opening and closing Pull and hold door retainer in the direction If someone is trapped, release the but‐ of the arrow. ton immediately or press the button in Open the rear-end door at an angle greater order to reopen the side window. than 90°...
  • Page 61 Opening and closing To open completely: briefly press button Opening and closing the pop-out windows beyond the point of resistance. Requirements: Automatic operation will start. The power supply or the ignition is switched To close completely: briefly pull button beyond the point of resistance. Automatic operation will start.
  • Page 62 Opening and closing To stop automatic operation: press/pull the Press and hold the & button on the key. corresponding button beyond the point of The following functions are performed: resistance again. the vehicle is locked the side windows are closed Ventilating the vehicle before starting a jour‐...
  • Page 63: Panorama Sliding Sunroof

    Opening and closing Problems with the side windows Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or fatally injured if revers‐ You cannot open or close ing protection is not activated a side window all the way. If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked, the side window will close with increased or maximum force.
  • Page 64 Opening and closing The sliding sunroof will remain raised at the rear Release the button immediately if some‐ to allow the vehicle interior to continue to be ven‐ body becomes trapped. tilated. The sliding sunroof will not close in the following Press the button in any direction during situations: the automatic closing process.
  • Page 65 Opening and closing You can stop automatic operation by pushing or & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped pulling the button again. despite reversing function Opening and closing roller sunblinds from the In particular, the reversing function will not rear react: to soft, light and thin objects, e.g.
  • Page 66: Anti-Theft Prevention

    Opening and closing Problems with the sliding sunroof Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped or fatal injuries when clos‐ The sliding sunroof can‐ ing the sliding sunroof again not be closed and you cannot detect the cause. If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the sliding sunroof will close with increased or max‐...
  • Page 67 Opening and closing ATA is automatically activated in the following sit‐ uation: Insert the key into the ignition lock. The alarm stops. after the vehicle has been locked with the key Function of tow-away protection Function of tow-away protection A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the incli‐ nation of the vehicle changes when tow-away protection is primed.
  • Page 68 Opening and closing Tow-away protection remains deactivated until Deactivating you lock the vehicle again. Deactivate tow-away protection when locking your vehicle in the following situations: when loading and/or transporting the vehicle on a ferry or car transporter, for example when parking the vehicle on a movable sur‐ face, such as a split-level garage This will prevent false alarms.
  • Page 69: Seats And Stowage

    Seats and stowage You have a good overview of the traffic condi‐ Correct driver's seat position tions. & WARNING Risk of accident due to Your seat belt sits snugly against your body and passes across the centre of your shoul‐ adjusting vehicle settings while the vehi‐...
  • Page 70 Seats and stowage Always make sure that the driver's seat Do not spill any fluids onto the seats. If is engaged before starting the vehicle. something does get spilt onto the seats, dry the seats as quickly as possible. & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to If the seat covers are moist or wet, do not switch the seat heating on.
  • Page 71 Seats and stowage Adjusting the seat backrest Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one has any body parts in the sweep Turn handwheel forwards. of the seat. The seat backrest will move to a vertical posi‐ tion. & WARNING Risk of injury or death due to Turn handwheel backwards.
  • Page 72 Seats and stowage able position into one which offers better Do not spill any fluids onto the seats. If protection. The front passenger seat can be something does get spilt onto the seats, readjusted only after the hazardous situation dry the seats as quickly as possible. is over.
  • Page 73 Seats and stowage During the adjustment process of the memory function, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat. If somebody becomes trapped, immedi‐ ately release the memory function posi‐ tion button. The adjustment process is stopped. &...
  • Page 74: Adjusting Armrests

    Seats and stowage To fold the armrest upwards: if necessary, fold the armrest upwards more than 90° in position 1. Rear bench seats Notes on the rear seats Rear bench seats Your vehicle may be equipped with the following You can rotate the driver's and front passenger bench seats in the rear compartment: seats by 50°...
  • Page 75 The tool is available as a Mercedes-Benz accessory. Seat anchorages with quick-locking mechanism (example: three seat anchorages per row of rear seats) You can secure rear bench seats in seat ancho‐...
  • Page 76 Seats and stowage If a rear bench seat is not marked, a rear bench & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped seat can be fitted with or without an EASY- when adjusting the rear bench seat ENTRY/EXIT section in the position indicated. When adjusting a rear bench seat, you or Please observe the following conditions for safe another vehicle occupant could become trap‐...
  • Page 77 Seats and stowage To fold the EASY-ENTRY section back: fold Adjusting the seat backrest (comfort rear the EASY-ENTRY section back until it engages bench seat) in the seat anchorages. The indicator tab is no longer visible. The EASY-ENTRY section is correctly engaged when the seat anchorage engages audibly and the indicator tab is no longer visible and is fully retracted into the seat anchorage.
  • Page 78 Seats and stowage Starting from the basic setting 2, the rear & WARNING Risk of injury due to no pro‐ bench seat for passengers can be moved for‐ tective effect from the window airbag wards or backwards by 5 cm. In doing so, make If you move the seat position outside the sure that passengers have sufficient legroom to marked area, the window airbag can no lon‐...
  • Page 79 Seats and stowage Removing the comfort rear bench seat & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped due to the rear bench seat not being engaged The rear bench seat will not engage when fol‐ ded forward. The rear bench seat may inad‐ vertently fold back while the vehicle is accel‐...
  • Page 80 Seats and stowage and the indicator tabs on the seat legs are no lon‐ Maintain a minimum clearance of 5 cm ger visible and have fully retracted into the seat between the knees of the respective legs. vehicle occupants and the seats in front Slide the rear bench seat into the basic set‐...
  • Page 81 Seats and stowage Positioning the seats in the optimum area of Bed extension protection To fold up: pull release handle back and move bed extension into an upright posi‐ 1 Basic setting tion. Starting from the basic setting 1, the seat/bunk The bed extension will engage in an upright combination for passengers can be moved for‐...
  • Page 82 Seats and stowage Pull backrest release handle up and adjust & WARNING Risk of becoming trapped the seat backrest to a horizontal position. when the seat backrest is folded up and When doing so, hold on to the seat backrest down only by the grab strap.
  • Page 83: Head Restraints

    Seats and stowage Make sure that the release handles for the front seat legs are folded down towards the floor of the vehicle. Fold the rear bench seat back into the seat position. Press the release handle for the rear seat anchorage down until the indicator tabs have fully retracted into the rear seat legs.
  • Page 84 Seats and stowage able to set the height and inclination of the head Adjust the height of the electrically restraints to the correct position. adjustable head restraints using the Using the head restraint fore-and-aft adjustment, buttons in the door trim. adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to Requirements: the back of the head as possible.
  • Page 85: Stowage Areas

    Seats and stowage The seat heating automatically switches back In particular, the health of persons with limi‐ out of the three heating levels after 7, 10 and ted temperature sensitivity or a limited ability 20 minutes until the seat heating switches to react to high temperatures may be affec‐...
  • Page 86: Folding Table

    Seats and stowage Installing and removing stowage compart‐ ments underneath the seat/bunk combina‐ tion Removing stowage compartments 1 Unlocked 2 Locked Glove compartment handle To lock/unlock: turn the emergency key a quarter turn anti-clockwise 2 (to lock) or The maximum load that can be placed in clockwise 1 (to unlock).
  • Page 87 Seats and stowage Lift off both covers from the guide rail There is a risk of injury, particularly in the using a suitable tool, e.g. a screwdriver. event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction. Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be thrown around.
  • Page 88 Seats and stowage Using the folding table Extending the folding table Press the button all the way down and release it. The folding table moves upwards and engages Pull the lever on the front or rear side of automatically. the folding table upwards and push the fold‐ ing table backwards.
  • Page 89: Information About The Bottle Holder

    Seats and stowage To fold in the table panel: swing the table If you use a cup or bottle holder while the panels up using the handle and slide them vehicle is in motion, the container may be vertically downwards into the table. flung around and liquids could be spilled.
  • Page 90: Ashtray And Cigarette Lighter

    Seats and stowage Requirements: The cup holder is correctly inserted when both sealing rings are inserted in the stowage com‐ The power supply has been switched on. partment and the upper edge of the base locks positively with the stowage compartment To remove: grasp the bottom of the cup holder from below and remove it by lifting...
  • Page 91: Light And Vision

    Light and vision Light switch Exterior lighting Operating the light switch Notes on changing the lights when driving abroad Vehicles with halogen or static LED head‐ lamps: Changing the headlamps is not neces‐ sary. The legal requirements will also be fulfilled in countries with left- and right-hand traffic.
  • Page 92 Light and vision Adjusting headlamp range The exterior lighting (except standing and parking lights) will automatically switch off in the follow‐ ing cases: if you remove the key from the ignition lock. if you open the driver's door while the key is in position g in the ignition lock.
  • Page 93 Light and vision Use the combination switch to activate the desired function. Switching on high beam Switch on low beam ( page 88). Push the combination switch forwards 1. The K indicator lamp on the instrument cluster will light up. High beam will switch to the Ã...
  • Page 94: Active Light Function

    Light and vision Active light function Motorway mode will automatically be activated in the following cases: The active light function has the following func‐ Your speed is greater than 110 km/h and the tions: vehicle has covered at least 1,000 m without The headlamps follow the steering move‐...
  • Page 95 Light and vision Adaptive Highbeam Assist Use the : or 9 button to select Intelli- gent Light System. Adaptive Highbeam Assist function The current status will be displayed. To switch on or off: press the a button. When you switch on the Intelligent Light System function, you will enable the following functions: Motorway mode Active light function...
  • Page 96: System Limits

    Light and vision If your speed is greater than 25 km/h, the head‐ users with their own lighting, or may recog‐ lamp range will automatically be controlled nise them too late. depending on the distance from other road users. In these, or in similar situations, the auto‐ High beam will automatically be deactivated in matic high beam will not be deactivated or the following cases:...
  • Page 97: Adjusting The Interior Lighting

    Light and vision At speeds below 25 km/h or if there is sufficient Adjusting the interior lighting street lighting, Highbeam Assist Plus will perform Adjusting the interior lighting the following actions: Front overhead control panel Partial high beam and high beam will be auto‐ matically deactivated.
  • Page 98: Load Compartment Lighting

    Light and vision Operating unit in the load compartment clean the glass tube with alcohol or spirits while it is cold state and wipe it down with a lint-free cloth. Protect light bulbs from humidity and do not bring them into contact with liquids. Before changing the bulbs, switch off the vehicle's lighting system.
  • Page 99 Light and vision Low beam: you require a H7 55 W light bulb. Pull the bulb out of socket 2. Insert the new bulb into socket 2. Turn signal light: you require a PY 21 W light bulb. Insert socket and rotate it to the right to High beam / standing/parking lights / tighten it.
  • Page 100 Remove the tail lamps carefully. Replacing rear bulbs Mercedes-Benz recommends having the tail lamp light sources replaced at a Overview of rear light source types qualified specialist workshop. Vehicles with standard tail lamp...
  • Page 101 Light and vision Bulb mount Turn signal light Brake light, tail light, parking light Reversing light Rear fog light (only on the driver's side) Please note that you can change the bulb of the Remove the tail lamp. reversing light only in the case of an LED tail Gently turn the bulb anti-clockwise and take it lamp.
  • Page 102 Light and vision Additional turn signal lamp on the roof Push the lugs of socket inwards. Remove light bulb from the lamp housing. Insert the new light bulb. Insert the lens into the lamp housing until it engages. Place the lens with the lamp housing in posi‐ tion and engage it.
  • Page 103: Windscreen Wipers

    100 Light and vision Signal and ambient lamp in the tailgate Windscreen wipers Switching the windscreen wipers on and off Requirements: The power supply has been switched on. Push in the spring catch of the lamp housing on the side of transparent lens with a suit‐...
  • Page 104: Intermittent Wiping

    Light and vision 101 Switching the rear window wiper on/off * NOTE Damage to the windscreen or rear window during wiper blade replacement Requirements The power supply has been switched on. If the wiper arm on the windscreen or rear window is folded back before a wiper blade has been fitted, the window may be damaged by the force of the impact.
  • Page 105: Maintenance Display

    102 Light and vision Fitting the wiper blades Replacing the rear window wiper blade Tailgate Fold wiper arm away from the rear win‐ dow until it engages in the replacement posi‐ tion. Keep hold of wiper arm and pull wiper Insert the new wiper blade into the wiper arm blade off the wiper arm in the direction of...
  • Page 106: Mirrors

    Light and vision 103 Insert new washer blade in the holder on Adjusting the outside mirrors electrically wiper arm 3. Push the new wiper blade onto the wiper until the retaining clips engage. Fold the wiper arm back onto the rear window.
  • Page 107: Operating Sun Visors

    104 Light and vision Press and hold button until you hear a Immediately change out of clothing click followed by the mirror audibly engaging which has been contaminated with in position. electrolyte. The mirror housing will now be engaged and If an allergic reaction occurs, seek you will be able to adjust the outside mirrors medical attention immediately.
  • Page 108 Light and vision 105 Glare from the side: Swivel the sun visor to the side.
  • Page 109: 106 Climate Control

    106 Climate control Overview of climate control systems Heating system overview Sets the temperature ( page 110) z Defrosts the windscreen ¤ Switches the rear window heater on/off ( page 112) _ Adjusts the air distribution page 110) ¯ Demists the windscreen h Switches air-recirculation mode on/off page 111) K Sets the airflow (...
  • Page 110 Climate control 107 TEMPMATIC overview Sets the temperature ( page 110) z Demists the windscreen / Switches the rear-compartment heating or rear air conditioning system on/off _ Adjusts the air distribution page 110) ¯ Demists the windscreen h Switches air-recirculation mode on/off page 111) K Sets the airflow ( page 110)
  • Page 111: Operating Climate Control Systems

    108 Climate control THERMOTRONIC overview Sets the temperature on the left and at the Operating climate control systems rear (for vehicles with rear air conditioning Switching the climate control system on/off system only) ( page 110) Ã Switches on automatic mode Front heating or TEMPMATIC air conditioning page 109) If climate control is switched off, the air supply...
  • Page 112 Climate control 109 Rear TEMPMATIC air conditioning Press the I button and then press it again once the lowest blower setting has been Switch on the TEMPMATIC climate control. reached. To switch on: press the / button on the The operating unit display will go off and the air conditioning operating unit.
  • Page 113 110 Climate control automatically be kept constant. The system auto‐ Setting the air distribution matically regulates the temperature of the dis‐ Requirements: pensed air, the airflow and the air distribution. The climate control system is switched on. Automatic mode for automatic climate control settings can be activated or deactivated only on Heating or TEMPMATIC air conditioning the first menu level.
  • Page 114 Climate control 111 set temperature is automatically maintained at a Select the ¯ position for air distribution constant level. page 110). Only the indicator lamp on the ¯ button To increase or decrease: turn the corre‐ will light up. sponding temperature control anti-clockwise or clockwise ( page 108).
  • Page 115 112 Climate control TEMPMATIC air conditioning or When opening, make sure that nobody THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control is touching the side windows. When air-recirculation mode is switched on, the If someone becomes trapped, immedi‐ windows may mist up more quickly. Switch on air- ately press the W button in the door recirculation mode only briefly.
  • Page 116: Operating Air Vents

    Climate control 113 Switching the residual heat utilisation on/off Adjusting the centre air vents Only vehicles with THERMOTRONIC automatic cli‐ mate control have the residual heat function. When the engine is switched off, it is possible to make use of the residual heat of the engine to heat or ventilate the front compartment of the vehicle for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Page 117: Auxiliary Heating

    114 Climate control The air vents can be adjusted only on vehicles hot vehicle parts do not come into with rear-compartment air conditioning. contact with flammable materials. Vehicles with rear-compartment air conditioning: the exhaust gas can flow out of the in heating mode, the air in the rear compartment stationary heater exhaust pipe is automatically distributed in the footwells and...
  • Page 118 Climate control 115 compartment below the centre console or by If the auxiliary heating is ventilating and the remote control. engine is started at the end of the remaining time, the auxiliary heating will switch off auto‐ matically. Hot-water auxiliary heater Switching the hot-water auxiliary heater Function of the hot-water auxiliary heater on/off with the button...
  • Page 119 116 Climate control auxiliary heating. When you switch off the engine, Press and hold the u button. the heater booster function will be switched off The Í symbol, the departure time and, automatically. depending on the selected departure time, letter A, B or C will appear on the remote con‐ To switch off: press the &...
  • Page 120 Climate control 117 the correct time. Otherwise, the auxiliary heating There is a risk of fatal injury. will switch on at the wrong time and possibly in Keep batteries out of the reach of chil‐ an unsuitable location. When setting your depar‐ dren.
  • Page 121 118 Climate control Problems with the hot-water auxiliary heater Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Signal transmission between transmitter and vehicle is malfunctioning. FAIL¨ Change your position in relation to the vehicle, moving closer if nec‐ essary. The starter battery is not sufficiently charged. FAIL Charge the starter battery.
  • Page 122 Climate control 119 The operating duration set is the default setting ß Heating level set for immediate heating mode. You can set the Selects an option in program column operating duration within a range of 10 to on menu bar (forwards) 120 minutes or to continuous operation.
  • Page 123 120 Climate control Preselected heating mode To deactivate switch-on time: complete the steps as described in the "Setting the switch- Preselected heating mode is available only for vehicles that are not equipped to transport haz‐ on time" section. ardous goods. If the y symbol is shown on display sec‐...
  • Page 124 Climate control 121 Lights up green – auxiliary heating switched Press the a button. During data transfer, indicator lamp will light up red. Flashes green – change operating duration option active When indicator lamp emits two long, green flashes, the selected operating duration Flashes alternately red and green –...
  • Page 125: Climate Control

    122 Climate control Remove battery cover using a suitable object, e.g. a coin, by turning it anti-clock‐ wise. Check the seal on battery cover for dam‐ age and replace it if necessary. Remove battery 3. Insert a new battery into the battery com‐ partment with the positive terminal facing upwards.
  • Page 126 Climate control 123 Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Have the remote control synchronised at a qualified specialist work‐ shop. The remote control is not synchronised. The indicator lamp on the Have the remote control synchronised at a qualified specialist work‐ remote control slowly shop.
  • Page 127: 124 Driving And Parking

    124 Driving and parking Driving Key positions & WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle If children are left unsupervised in the vehi‐ cle, they could, in particular: open doors, thereby endangering other g Inserting/removing the key persons or road users.
  • Page 128: Driving Tips

    Driving and parking 125 Full system effectiveness is not reached until & WARNING Risk of accident if the ignition the end of this teach-in process. is switched off while driving New or exchanged brakepads, brake discs If you switch off the ignition while driving, and tyres only provide optimal braking and safety functions are restricted or no longer bonding after several hundred kilometres.
  • Page 129 Service If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to An extensive Mercedes-Benz service is also avail‐ increase the engine braking effect, the drive able abroad. Nevertheless, please remember that wheels may lose traction.
  • Page 130 For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom‐ mends that you only have brakepads and brake Change the shift range in good time when disks which are approved by Mercedes-Benz cruise control or the limiter are activated.
  • Page 131 128 Driving and parking Vehicles with a manual parking brake Information about driving in winter When driving on wet roads or dirt-covered surfa‐ & DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poi‐ ces, road salt or dirt may get into the parking brake.
  • Page 132 Driving and parking 129 An accumulation of snow and ice, particularly When driving on unpaved roads or off- when frozen, in the area around the air intake, road, regularly check the vehicle under‐ moving parts, the axles and the wheel housing, side.
  • Page 133 When driving on rough cross-country terrain, do Mercedes-Benz recommends that you addi‐ not shift the transmission to neutral and do not tionally carry a shovel and a recovery rope disengage the clutch. You could lose control with a shackle in the vehicle.
  • Page 134 Driving and parking 131 Rules for fording off-road (all-wheel drive This increases road adhesion, especially on wet roadways. vehicles) Observe the safety notes and general notes Check the wheels and tyres and wheel wells on driving off-road. for trapped foreign objects and remove them. Trapped foreign objects can damage the Check the depth and characteristics of the wheels and tyres or may be flung out from the...
  • Page 135 132 Driving and parking ECO start/stop function The engine restarts automatically in the following cases: Operation of the ECO start/stop function vehicles with manual transmission: you depress the clutch pedal. & WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to automatic engine starting vehicles with manual transmission: you engage reverse gear k.
  • Page 136: Manual Transmission

    Driving and parking 133 Manual transmission Using the gearshift lever * NOTE Damage to the engine and trans‐ mission by shifting to a gear that is too When changing between gears 5 and 6 push the gearshift lever to the right. Do not shift down at high speeds.
  • Page 137: Automatic Transmission

    134 Driving and parking Automatic transmission Secure against rolling away with the parking brake. DIRECT SELECT lever Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever * NOTE Transmission damage due to shift‐ ing at high engine speed or when the & WARNING Risk of accident and injury vehicle is rolling due to children left unattended in the You can damage the automatic transmission...
  • Page 138 Driving and parking 135 Engaging reverse gear R Engaging drive position D Depress the brake pedal and push the Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever upwards past the first DIRECT SELECT lever downwards past the point of resistance. first point of resistance.
  • Page 139: Drive Program

    136 Driving and parking Pull and hold the steering wheel gearshift Drive programs paddle 1. Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch The automatic transmission will change to a Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change shift range which allows easy acceleration and deceleration.
  • Page 140 Driving and parking 137 optimal fuel consumption resulting from the To shift the automatic transmission manually, you automatic transmission shifting down signifi‐ have two options: cantly later and up significantly sooner, even temporary setting in all drive programs except at full-load operation. ¥.
  • Page 141: All-Wheel Drive

    138 Driving and parking in front, for vehicle speed and for braking in good time. DSR supports you when driving downhill. DSR maintains a set speed for you on downhill gradi‐ ents by applying the brakes as required. Main‐ taining the speed is dependent on the road sur‐ face conditions and the downhill gradient and cannot therefore be guaranteed in all situations.
  • Page 142 Driving and parking 139 Press the button. The indicator lamp in the button is lit when DSR is switched on. Brake or accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed between 4 km/h and 18 km/h. Release the brake or accelerator pedal. The current speed is stored.
  • Page 143: Refuelling

    140 Driving and parking Refuelling While the engine is running, component parts in the exhaust system may overheat without Refuelling the vehicle warning. Never refuel using petrol. & WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from fuel Never mix petrol with diesel fuel. Fuels are highly flammable.
  • Page 144 Driving and parking 141 Fill the fuel tank only until the pump nozzle ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental switches off. damage due to improper handling of fuel Replace fuel filler cap and turn it clock‐ If fuels are handled improperly, they pose a wise.
  • Page 145 ® AdBlue can be topped up at a qualified spe‐ ® Notes on AdBlue cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz ® AdBlue is a liquid urea solution used for exhaust Service Centre. gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. In order for ®...
  • Page 146 Driving and parking 143 Ensure the connection between the refill con‐ ® When filling with AdBlue , use water to tainer and vehicle filler neck does not drip. immediately rinse surfaces that come in contact with it. ® ® Calling up the AdBlue range and AdBlue level gauge ®...
  • Page 147: Parking

    144 Driving and parking Close all vehicle doors to prevent ammonia Screw disposable hose onto the opening vapours from entering the vehicle interior. ® of AdBlue refill canister until hand-tight. ® Turn blue AdBlue filler cap anti-clockwise Screw disposable hose onto the filler neck and remove it.
  • Page 148 Driving and parking 145 Secure the vehicle against rolling away & WARNING Risk of accident and injury as described below. due to children left unattended in the vehicle Depending on the transmission, the automatic If children are left unsupervised in the vehi‐ transmission switches to transmission position cle, they could, in particular: j (9-speed automatic transmission) ori (7-...
  • Page 149: Driving And Driving Safety Systems

    146 Driving and parking Emergency braking: pull release handle & WARNING Risk of fire and an accident if and slowly depress parking brake pedal 2. the parking brake is not released If the parking brake is not fully released when Parking up the vehicle driving, the following situations can occur: the parking brake can overheat and cause...
  • Page 150 Driving and parking 147 Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the Function of ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) radar sensors are integrated behind the rear ABS controls the brake pressure in critical situa‐ bumpers and/or behind the Mercedes star in tions: the radiator grille. the wheels are prevented from locking when Some driving and driving safety systems use braking, e.g.
  • Page 151 148 Driving and parking ® If the ÷ warning lamp flashes in the instru‐ Function of ESP (Electronic Stability Pro‐ ment cluster, one or more wheels have reached gram) their traction limit: & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ® adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing malfunctioning road and weather conditions...
  • Page 152 Driving and parking 149 Press the f or g button to activate or deac‐ ® tivate ESP Press the 3 button to confirm. The next submenu will be shown on the dis‐ play. If ESP ® is deactivated, the å warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
  • Page 153 150 Driving and parking case, the warning lamp and warning tone occur Always adapt your driving style to suit simultaneously with the braking application. the current road and weather condi‐ tions. If you apply the brake yourself in a situation detected as critical by Active Brake Assist, or apply the brake during autonomous braking, sit‐...
  • Page 154 Driving and parking 151 for the driven speed. The L warning lamp Cyclists ahead: up to approximately in the instrument cluster then lights up. 80 km/h From a speed of approximately 7 km/h, if Moving pedestrians/crossing cyclists: up your vehicle is critically close to a vehicle or to approximately 60 km/h pedestrian.
  • Page 155 152 Driving and parking shop. This also applies to collisions at slow foot from the accelerator pedal after overtaking, speeds where there is no visible damage to the cruise control will resume speed regulation back front end of the vehicle. to the stored speed.
  • Page 156 Driving and parking 153 You can limit the speed as follows: Variable limiter Variable: for speed restrictions, e.g. in built- The vehicle has been started. up areas. The variable limiter is selected. Permanent: for long-term speed restrictions, Switching between cruise control and the var‐ e.g.
  • Page 157 154 Driving and parking Calling up the stored speed you shift the transmission to position i. ® intervenes. & WARNING Risk of accident due to stored In these cases the variable limiter remains speed activated. If you call up the stored speed and this is ®...
  • Page 158 Driving and parking 155 Press the 3 button to confirm. vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and for braking The next submenu is shown in the multifunc‐ in good time. tion display. System limits Vehicles with steering-wheel buttons The system may be impaired or may not function Press the = or ;...
  • Page 159 156 Driving and parking Switching between the limiter and Active Dis‐ & WARNING Risk of accident due to insuf‐ tance Assist DISTRONIC ficient deceleration by Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC brakes your vehicle with up to 50% of the possible deceleration.
  • Page 160 Driving and parking 157 appears on the multifunction display. The dis‐ Press the cruise control lever up or down tance to a slower-moving vehicle in front will then beyond the 1st pressure point. not be set. The position of the accelerator pedal The stored speed is increased or reduced by will determine the speed.
  • Page 161 158 Driving and parking If you set the speed, the Assistance graphic System limits briefly appears in the multifunction display. The HOLD function is only intended to provide assistance when driving and is not a sufficient Displays on the speedometer means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling Vehicles with steering-wheel buttons: away when stationary.
  • Page 162 Driving and parking 159 of the warning tone is lowered, for example, for when towing night-time driving. The warning tone sounds at a in a car wash normal volume by default. The volume of the warning tone has to be lowered again each time Depress the brake pedal until the ë...
  • Page 163 160 Driving and parking Vehicles with trailer hitch: PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area when you establish an electrical connection to the trailer or to a rear bicycle rack. After uncoupling the trailer, unplug the 7-pin plug adapter from the socket. Otherwise, PARKTRONIC remains deactivated for the rear area.
  • Page 164 Driving and parking 161 Problems with PARKTRONIC The flap closes again when you have ended the manoeuvring process or you switch off the There is a malfunction if only the red segments of engine. the warning display light up. In addition, a warn‐ ing tone sounds for approximately two seconds.
  • Page 165 162 Driving and parking if the temperature changes very quickly, for example, if you drive out of the cold into a heated garage in the winter if the ambient temperature is very high if the camera lens is covered, dirty or misted up.
  • Page 166 Driving and parking 163 and perpendicular parking spaces on both sides System limits of the vehicle. Objects located above or below the detection range of Active Parking Assist are not detected When Active Parking Assist has detected parking when the parking space is being measured. They spaces, the È...
  • Page 167 164 Driving and parking Active Parking Assist will not assist you with This could cause you to collide with objects parking spaces perpendicular to the direction of or other road users. travel in the following situations: Pay attention to objects and other road if two parking spaces are located immediately users.
  • Page 168 Driving and parking 165 The vehicle has been parked parallel to the Pull away and be ready to brake at all times. direction of travel using Active Parking Assist. Reverse slowly, and do not drive faster than 10 km/h. Parking assistance is otherwise The border of the parking space must be high cancelled and Active Parking Assist is stop‐...
  • Page 169 166 Driving and parking The ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness or alertness assessment is deleted and restarted when con‐ tinuing the journey in the following situations: you switch off the engine you unfasten your seat belt and open the driv‐ er's door (e.g. change drivers or take a break) Deactivating or activating ATTENTION ASSIST Vehicles without steering-wheel buttons For vehicles with steering wheel buttons you can...
  • Page 170 Driving and parking 167 detected by the system (Attention Level) is System limits adapted accordingly. Blind Spot Assist may be limited in the following situations: If you deactivate ATTENTION ASSIST in a vehicle with steering wheel buttons, the system will be if there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors automatically reactivated when you restart the are obscured...
  • Page 171 168 Driving and parking Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping Assist The warning is issued when the following condi‐ tions are met at the same time: If Lane Keeping Assist detects lane markings. If a front wheel drives over lane markings. You can activate and deactivate the Lane Keeping Assist warning.
  • Page 172: Trailer Operation

    Driving and parking 169 To ensure that you are warned only when neces‐ Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. sary and in good time if you cross the lane mark‐ Do not depress the brake pedal and the ing, the system detects certain conditions and accelerator pedal at the same time warns you accordingly.
  • Page 173 170 Driving and parking The maximum permissible towing capacity for Comply with the legally prescribed maximum unbraked trailers is 750 kg. speed for vehicle/trailer combinations in force in the country in question. Before setting off, con‐ Permissible rear axle load of the towing vehi‐ sult the trailer's vehicle documents to see the maximum permissible speed for your trailer.
  • Page 174 If the trailer sways, remember the following With this number, you will receive a replace‐ points: ment key at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Do not accelerate under any circumstances. Take the ball neck of the trailer hitch out of Do not countersteer.
  • Page 175 172 Driving and parking Remove the ball neck. Coupling a trailer Safe trailer operation is not guaranteed. The ball neck must no longer be used for trailer * NOTE Damage to the starter battery due operation. to full discharge Have the trailer hitch checked at a qualified Charging the trailer battery using the power specialist workshop.
  • Page 176 Driving and parking 173 Uncoupling a trailer & WARNING Risk of being crushed and becoming trapped when uncoupling a trailer When uncoupling a trailer with an engaged inertia-activated brake, your hand may become trapped between the vehicle and the trailer drawbar. Do not uncouple trailers with an To install an adapter: open the cover of the engaged overrun brake.
  • Page 177: 174 Instrument Cluster And On-Board Computer

    174 Instrument cluster and on-board computer Notes on the instrument cluster and on- board computer & WARNING Risk of accident due to an instrument cluster malfunction If the instrument cluster has failed or mal‐ functioned, you may not notice restrictions to safety-relevant system functions.
  • Page 178: Overview And Operation Of The On-Board Computer (Vehicles Without Steering-Wheel Buttons)

    Instrument cluster and on-board computer 175 In some countries, an audible signal will sound During normal driving and if the coolant level is and/or a message will appear on the display correct, the display is permitted to rise to the fol‐ when the legal maximum permissible speed is lowing temperature: reached, e.g.
  • Page 179: Ing-Wheel Buttons)

    176 Instrument cluster and on-board computer Press and hold: Resets the trip distance and trip computer values In the main menu of the Settings menu, resets to factory settings In the Settings menu, resets values and returns to the main menu Sets the instrument lighting (not in Settings menu)
  • Page 180 Instrument cluster and on-board computer 177 Left control panel on the steering wheel Press and hold Quickly scroll through all lists In the Audio menu, select a station or audio track using rapid scroll In the Telephone menu with the telephone book open, start rapid scroll.
  • Page 181: Overview Of What Is Shown On The Mul- Tifunction Display

    The audio equipment, telephone operation and voice control using the steering-wheel buttons on the right control panel work only with a Mercedes-Benz audio or navigation system. If you are using an audio or navigation system from another manufacturer, the described functions may be restricted or may not be available at all.
  • Page 182: Cruise Control

    Instrument cluster and on-board computer 179 Display section for display messages, menus and menu bar Header You can call up menu bar in the display sec‐ tion by pressing the = or ; steering-wheel button. It will automatically disappear again after a few seconds.
  • Page 183: Menus And Submenus (Vehicles Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    180 Instrument cluster and on-board computer Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can call Menus and submenus (vehicles without up the following menus, displays or functions: steering wheel buttons) Display showing trip distance and total dis‐ Calling up the distance menu tance ( page 180) Use the buttons on the instrument cluster.
  • Page 184 Instrument cluster and on-board computer 181 into electric current whilst the vehicle is coasting. Introduction The recuperated energy is then stored in the To display the Settings menu: use the È starter battery. Recuperation display button to select the Settings menu.
  • Page 185: Menus And Submenus (Vehicles With Steering-Wheel Buttons)

    182 Instrument cluster and on-board computer Use the f or g button to select the Low, The selected unit of measurement for dis‐ Standard High setting. tance applies to the following displays: This setting controls the rain sensor's sensi‐ Digital speedometer tivity to precipitation.
  • Page 186 Instrument cluster and on-board computer 183 Status overview Depending on the equipment, you have the fol‐ lowing options in the Service menu: Calling up display messages in the message memory ( page 284). Checking the tyre pressure electronically or restarting the tyre pressure monitoring sys‐ tem ( page 259).
  • Page 187 184 Instrument cluster and on-board computer Calling up displays on the Trip menu The trip computer From start will automatically be reset under the following conditions: Displaying the range and current fuel con‐ The ignition has been switched off for longer sumption than four hours.
  • Page 188 Instrument cluster and on-board computer 185 Use the = or ; button to select the If you need to make a change of direction, you Navi menu. will see a dynamic bar as a distance indicator graphic above distance information 2. Press the a button to confirm.
  • Page 189 186 Instrument cluster and on-board computer No route could be calculated to the selected a short time. Not all audio sources support destination. this function. If the corresponding track information is stored on the data storage medium, the display may You have reached the destination or an inter‐...
  • Page 190 The on-board computer will save the last names ® and connecting via Bluetooth or numbers dialled in the redial memory. A Mercedes-Benz Service Centre Use the = or ; button to select the Telephone menu. The internet at https://www.mercedes- benz.com/connect...
  • Page 191 188 Instrument cluster and on-board computer Use the = or ; button to select the An activated Ambient lighting: function Settings menu. works only in the dark and if the light switch is in the à position. Instrument cluster submenu Activating/deactivating the switch-off Use the : or 9 button to select the delay time of the interior lighting...
  • Page 192 Instrument cluster and on-board computer 189 is adapted to the upper body of the vehicle occu‐ pant. You can find further information about the seat belt adjustment comfort function in "Seat belts" ( page 26). Resetting the settings to factory settings Use the : or 9 button to select Fac- tory...
  • Page 193: 190 Mercedes Pro

    Mercedes me Portal, then services and offers Mercedes-Benz Customer Centre, so you can from Mercedes-Benz Vans will be available to have your vehicle towed away to a Mercedes- you. Benz service centre, for example Availability of Mercedes PRO is country-depend‐...
  • Page 194: Making A Call Via The Overhead Control Panel

    Requirements There is an active breakdown assistance call page 191). Do you want to transmit vehicle data and the vehicle's position to the Mercedes-Benz Cus- tomer Centre in order to improve the processing of your request? message appears. Select Yes.
  • Page 195 Mercedes-Benz Customer Centre: Current vehicle location The following data is transmitted if the data pro‐...
  • Page 196: Notes On Operating Safety

    Multimedia system 193 ® Garmin and the Garmin logo are brands from Notes on operating safety Garmin Ltd. or their subsidiaries, that are regis‐ tered in the USA and other countries. & WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐ mation systems and communications Android™...
  • Page 197: System Settings

    194 Multimedia system Changing the arrangement of applications on Calling up applications the home screen The main menu is shown in the media display when you start the vehicle. Select the application by swiping and tapping. In any display: tap on the © symbol on the touchscreen.
  • Page 198 Multimedia system 195 Traffic settings Bluetooth Name:: Sets a name for a Blue‐ ® tooth connection Press on i and select Navigation Traffic. Add a device: Starts the procedure for pairing the multimedia system with an available Blue‐ The following options are available: ®...
  • Page 199: Calling Up The Tool Menu

    196 Multimedia system Playing: Displays information about the The following options are available: current media track. Incoming Phone Call: Set to display a notifica‐ Assist: Shows upcoming exits and cur‐ tion to answer or reject incoming calls rent location information. Missed Call: Set to display a missed call noti‐...
  • Page 200 Multimedia system 197 Destination entry Select Keyword or Address in the search bar. Enter all or part of the search term. Notes on destination entry Suggested search terms are displayed below the search bar. & WARNING Risk of distraction from oper‐ ating integrated communication equip‐...
  • Page 201 198 Multimedia system Select a town from the list. Select ª on the map. Select Recents. Enter the name of the city you are looking for Deleting and press Done. Select ª on the map. Searching for a junction Select Recents * þ...
  • Page 202: Multimedia System

    Multimedia system 199 Select one of the following options: Arrival at your destination To navigate to the destination, select Go!. As you approach your destination, the multimedia system displays additional information to help you complete your route. To call the destination using the paired tele‐ You will receive the following information upon phone, select Call.
  • Page 203 200 Multimedia system Press on z. Select the starting point of the road section to be avoided. Select ª * Navigating Home. Select Next. If required, enter the "Home position". Select the end point of the road section. To edit the "Home location": press z. Select Next.
  • Page 204 Multimedia system 201 Select a position for the starting point. Select one of the following options: Select Destinations. Detour by Distance: Avoids a route for a cer‐ tain distance. Set a position for the destination and select with Select. Route detoured.: Avoids a particular road on the route.
  • Page 205: Setting Functions For Smartphones

    202 Multimedia system Map and compass Setting functions for smartphones Using the map & WARNING Risk of distraction from oper‐ You can use the map for the following: ating integrated communication equip‐ Navigating along a route ment while the vehicle is in motion If no route is activated, displaying the map of If you operate communication equipment the area...
  • Page 206: Media

    Multimedia system 203 The following options are available: Media Enter the telephone number using the keypad Information about supported formats and ÿ and press on _. data storage media To select a contact from the phone book: press j and select the contact. &...
  • Page 207: Next Track

    204 Multimedia system Starting media playback Requirements A data storage medium is connected to the multi‐ media system. Press |. Select a media source with Source. Select the desired track or station. Adjusting the volume Press on |. Select ë. Press on c or X until the desired vol‐...
  • Page 208: Updating Maps And System Software

    Multimedia system 205 Press on Scan. Select RDS Announcements - When the search is complete, the first availa‐ ble station in the first ensemble found is Updating maps and system software played. When you download the latest software update, After the first search, you can select Scan you get new map material, updated features and again to search for DAB stations again.
  • Page 209: 206 Transporting

    206 Transporting Notes on loading guidelines & WARNING Risk of accident due to exceeding the permissible wheel/axle & DANGER Risk of poisoning from exhaust loads or the gross vehicle weight gases The driving characteristics, as well as steering Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust and braking, may be greatly impaired.
  • Page 210: Load Distribution

    Transporting 207 if available, use a load protection net to Please observe the following before loading the secure the load ( page 212). vehicle: use tie-down eyes and fastening components Clean the load compartment floor, if neces‐ which are suitable for the weight and size of sary.
  • Page 211: Securing Loads

    208 Transporting close to the centre as possible and Always tension the lashing straps in the between the axles near the rear axle. proper manner and only between the described tie-down eyes. Observe the following notes: Always use lashing straps designed spe‐ cifically for the loads.
  • Page 212 Transporting 209 Note on the partition for commercial vehicles When securing loads, observe the following: (vehicle category N1) Fill spaces between the load and the load Without a partition, vehicles approved as com‐ compartment walls or wheel wells. For this mercial vehicles (vehicle category N1) do not ful‐...
  • Page 213 210 Transporting must be replaced. Such a lashing strap must not be used. If reference stickers were included on delivery, affix them to the vehicle as follows: Example: variable lashing points in the guide rails Guide/loading rails Tie-down eye If your vehicle is equipped with guide or loading rails in the load compartment floor, you can Clean the surface before sticker...
  • Page 214 Transporting 211 Releasing Swing tensioning lever back and forth until the ratchet strap has wound around slot‐ Press tensioning lever and pull tensioning ted shaft and is sufficiently tensioned. strap out from the strap buckle. Swing tensioning lever to detent position Ratchet strap Releasing the ratchet strap Tensioning lever in the release position...
  • Page 215: Load Securing Aid

    212 Transporting Turn metal retaining ring so that it is per‐ pendicular to the long axis of tie-down eye The locking pin cannot be pushed down far if the metal retaining ring is perpendicular to the long axis of the tie-down eye. This pre‐ vents the tie-down eye from being released unintentionally, e.g.
  • Page 216 Transporting 213 The load protection net partitions the load com‐ Check that tie-down eyes are seated cor‐ partment. It protects vehicle occupants from light rectly. objects and/or luggage slipping or tipping over. Tie-down eyes should not move. You can install the load protection net at an angle Pull tensioning straps of the load protec‐...
  • Page 217 214 Transporting Using the luggage compartment partition Opening the stowage compartments & WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured objects in the vehicle When objects are unsecured or inadequately secured, they can slip, tip over or be thrown about, striking vehicle occupants. This also applies to: luggage or loads seats which have been removed and are...
  • Page 218: Carrier Systems

    Transporting 215 Fold up luggage compartment partition 1. Fitting the luggage compartment partition Make sure that luggage compartment partition is always folded down when the vehicle is moving. Folding down the luggage compartment parti‐ tion If possible, fit luggage compartment partition Fold down luggage compartment partition with the help of another person.
  • Page 219 Use roof and rear luggage racks that have been approved or recommended for Mercedes-Benz. These help to prevent vehicle damage. You can install a roof luggage rack on the roof and, for example, a rear bicycle rack on the tail‐...
  • Page 220: Maintenance And Care 217

    To exit the display: press the 3 button on additional notes on the implied warranty. You will the instrument cluster. find information about operating fluids approved for Mercedes-Benz and capacities under "Operat‐ ing Fluids and Capacities" ( page 273). Maintenance service must be carried out in...
  • Page 221: Engine Compartment

    218 Maintenance and care Displaying the service due date (vehicles with Battery disconnection periods steering-wheel buttons) ASSYST PLUS records only times during which Requirements: the battery is connected. To comply with the time-based service, deduct the non-operational The ignition is switched on. times with a disconnected battery from the On-board computer: service message days displayed.
  • Page 222 Maintenance and care 219 & WARNING Risk of injury due to moving * NOTE Damage to bonnet or windscreen parts wipers when opening the bonnet Components in the engine compartment may If the windscreen wipers have been folded continue running or start up suddenly, even if back from the windscreen when the bonnet is the ignition is switched off.
  • Page 223 220 Maintenance and care Lift the bonnet and hold it in place. Engine oil Checking the engine oil level with the on- board computer (vehicle without steering- wheel buttons) Requirements: The vehicle is fitted with an oil level sensor (vehicles with rear wheel drive). The vehicle is level during the measuring process.
  • Page 224 Maintenance and care 221 If the engine is at normal operating tempera‐ Engine oil level Add 1,0 l ture, repeat the engine oil measurement after The bar for displaying the oil level on the display approximately five minutes. is orange and is below "min". If the engine is not at normal operating tem‐...
  • Page 225 222 Maintenance and care washer fluid reservoir cap coolant expansion reservoir cap The engine oil becomes dirty during operation and loses quality and also gradually loses volume. Check the oil level regularly and top up the oil or have it changed if necessary. Regularly check the fluid level and the major assemblies for leaks.
  • Page 226 Maintenance and care 223 & WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐ ponent parts in the engine compartment Certain component parts in the engine com‐ partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the cooler and parts of the exhaust system. Allow the engine to cool down and only touch component parts described in the following.
  • Page 227 Topping up the coolant bonnet Only use coolant approved for Mercedes-Benz to avoid damaging the engine cooling system. oil dipstick Refer to the information on coolant engine oil filler opening cap page 279).
  • Page 228: Cleaning And Care

    Maintenance and care 225 After approximately five minutes, switch off Topping up the washer fluid the engine again and allow it to cool down. Check the coolant level again and top up the coolant if necessary. Close the bonnet. Filling up the windscreen washer system &...
  • Page 229 226 Maintenance and care * NOTE Damage due to unsuitable car * NOTE Damage to component parts due wash to improper high-pressure cleaning Before driving into a car wash make Components can be damaged if the distance sure that the car wash is suitable for the of the high-pressure nozzle is too small.
  • Page 230 Wax: use a silicone remover. Matt finish Only use care products approved for Do not polish the vehicle and light- Mercedes-Benz. alloy wheels. Do not use a wash program that ends with a hot wax treatment in automatic car washes.
  • Page 231 Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or sol‐ damp cloth and with a cleaning agent vent-based cleaning agents to clean the recommended for Mercedes-Benz. inside of windows. Wiper blades Carefully clean the folded-away wiper Do not clean the wiper blades too often.
  • Page 232 Tailpipes Clean with a cleaning agent recommen‐ Do not use acidic cleaning agents. ded for Mercedes-Benz, especially in the winter and after washing the vehicle. Trailer hitch Remove traces of rust, e.g. with a Do not clean the ball neck with a high- wire brush.
  • Page 233 Clean with a damp microfibre cloth. Do not affix stickers, films or similar. For heavy soiling: use care product Do not allow to come into contact recommended for Mercedes-Benz . with cosmetics, insect repellent and sun creams. Roof lining Clean with a soft brush or dry shampoo.
  • Page 234 Maintenance and care 231 Notes on cleaning and care Preventing damage to the vehicle Pedals and Clean with a damp cloth. Do not use any cleaning and care prod‐ floor mats ucts. Vehicle inte‐ Clean with a damp cloth. Do not use a high-pressure cleaner. rior Allow the vehicle interior to dry com‐...
  • Page 235: 232 Breakdown Assistance

    232 Breakdown assistance Setting up the warning triangle Emergency Removing the safety vest The safety vest is located in the door stowage compartment in the driver's door. Take the safety vest out of the door stowage compartment. Safety vests can also be stored in the door stowage compartment of the co-driver door.
  • Page 236: Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call System

    The Mercedes-Benz emergency call system can help to decisively reduce the time between an accident and the arrival of emergency services at the site of the accident. It helps locate an acci‐...
  • Page 237 Mercedes-Benz emergency call centre. This allows measures for rescue, recovery or towing to a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre to be initiated quickly. The SOS button in the overhead control panel flashes until the emergency call is finished.
  • Page 238: Flat Tyre

    You will find a sticker with the Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone number on the B-pillar on Function of the emergency call system self- the driver's side, for example.
  • Page 239: Breakdown Assistance

    Mercedes-Benz. These batteries provide increased impact protec‐ tion to prevent vehicle occupants from suffering acid burns should the battery be damaged in an accident.
  • Page 240 Breakdown assistance 237 Fire, naked flames and smoking are Installation locations prohibited when handling the battery. Your vehicle may be equipped with the following Avoid creating sparks. three batteries, depending on the equipment ver‐ sion: Electrolyte or battery acid is corro‐ Starter battery in the seat base of the right- sive.
  • Page 241: Starting Assistance

    238 Breakdown assistance Ensure the following before connecting the jump & WARNING Danger of chemical burns lead: from the battery acid The jump leads are not damaged. Battery acid is caustic. Parts of the terminal clamps which are not Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or insulated do not come into contact with other clothing.
  • Page 242 A battery charger specially adapted for Remove the cover from positive terminal Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz is available as an accessory. of the donor battery. Contact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for Connect the positive terminal clamp of the information and availability.
  • Page 243 240 Breakdown assistance Do not lean over the battery. * NOTE Damage to the battery due to self- discharging Do not inhale battery gases. Keep children away from the battery. If dirt gets into the battery cell, self-discharg‐ ing from the battery increases and the bat‐ Immediately rinse battery acid off thor‐...
  • Page 244 Breakdown assistance 241 Remove the negative terminal clamp in such a way that the battery terminal clamp no longer touches negative terminal 3. Seat base (example: right-hand front seat) The following description on connecting and fit‐ ting the battery uses the example of the starter battery in the seat base of the right-hand front Example: starter battery seat.
  • Page 245 242 Breakdown assistance Do not connect or disconnect the bat‐ tery clamps while the engine is running. * NOTE Damage to the on-board electron‐ ics due to reversing the battery clamps Incorrectly connecting the battery can dam‐ age the on-board electronics. Always connect the battery as descri‐...
  • Page 246: Towing Or Tow-Starting

    Breakdown assistance 243 Towing or tow-starting * NOTE Damage due to incorrect connec‐ tion of the tow bar or improper use of the Overview of permissible towing methods towing device & WARNING Risk of accident due to limi‐ Only connect the tow rope or tow bar to ted safety-related functions during the the towing eyes or the trailer tow hitch.
  • Page 247 In the event of a breakdown, Mercedes-Benz rec‐ If you open the driver's or co-driver door ommends that you have the vehicle transported when towing, it can lead to the automatic instead of towed.
  • Page 248: Vehicles With Automatic Transmission

    Breakdown assistance 245 Vehicles with manual transmission Towing the vehicle with the axle raised Switch on the hazard warning lamps & WARNING Risk of accident when towing page 90). with the ignition switched on Fit the towing eye ( page 246). When towing away with the front axle raised Secure the towing device.
  • Page 249: Fitting/Removing The Towing Eye

    246 Breakdown assistance Observe the notes on permissible towing Fitting/removing the towing eye methods ( page 243). Fitting and removing the front towing eye To load the vehicle onto a trailer or trans‐ porter, use the trailer tow hitch or the towing * NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to eye.
  • Page 250: Electrical Fuses

    Breakdown assistance 247 Rear towing eye otherwise and there will be no steering and braking assistance. use a towing bar and attach it to the front towing eye ( page 246) only. if the engine does not start after a few sec‐ onds, try a jump-starting procedure using the battery of another vehicle ( page 237).
  • Page 251 248 Breakdown assistance To open: press catch springs down and Storage locations are, e.g. the following: release cover upwards from the seat base. in the seat base of the left front seat Cover can be removed by pulling upwards in the rear stowage compartment at an angle from the seat base.
  • Page 252 Breakdown assistance 249 Stowage compartment with stowage tray Insert vehicle tool bag into the front com‐ partment of the stowage tray. Before stowing, wind jack to the fully closed position and place it so that the hand wheel is facing downwards and the plate is facing inwards at an angle.
  • Page 253 250 Breakdown assistance Removing the jack from the tool holder Holder for jack in the load compartment on the right-hand side of the vehicle (for example, panel van) Remove clamping strap 1. Pull jack out of the upper holder and from the lower bracket 3.
  • Page 254: Wheels And Tyres 251

    Using summer tyres at very cold tempera‐ tures could cause tears to form, thereby damag‐ cuts in the tyres ing the tyres permanently. Mercedes-Benz cannot punctures in the tyres accept responsibility for this type of damage. tears in the tyres...
  • Page 255: Notes On Snow Chains

    Use M+S tyres of the same make and tread on all mation on snow chains recommended for wheels to maintain safe handling characteristics. Mercedes-Benz in the wheel and tyre overview at Always observe the maximum permissible speed https://www.mercedes-benz.de. specified for the M+S tyres you have fitted.
  • Page 256: Tyre Pressure

    For safety reasons, only use snow chains that have been specifically approved for your vehi‐ If you are unable to rectify the damage, cle by Mercedes-Benz, or snow chains with contact a qualified specialist workshop. the same quality standard. Information on the recommended tyre pressure...
  • Page 257 254 Wheels and tyres Overview of the tyre pressure table On vehicles fitted with the electronic tyre pres‐ sure monitor, the tyre pressure can be checked using the on-board computer. Set the correct tyre pressure before loading the vehicle. Once the vehicle is laden, check the tyre pressures and correct them if necessary.
  • Page 258 Wheels and tyres 255 Partially laden vehicle Fully laden vehicle Tyres/disk Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle wheel 225/60 R 16 C 300 kPa (3.0 300 kPa (3.0 bar/44 320 kPa (3.2 320 kPa (3.2 bar/44 psi) psi) bar/46 psi) bar/46 psi) 225/55 R 17 C...
  • Page 259 256 Wheels and tyres Partially laden vehicle Fully laden vehicle Tyres/disk Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle wheel 225/55 R 17 C 310 kPa (3.1 310 kPa (3.1 bar/45 350 kPa (3.5 350 kPa (3.5 bar/45 psi) psi) bar/51 psi) bar/51 psi) 225/55 R 17...
  • Page 260 Wheels and tyres 257 Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 3,050 kg or 3,100 kg and 4x4 all-wheel drive The following tyre pressure values apply to the following vehicles: with a gross vehicle weight of 3,050 kg or 3,100 kg with 4x4 all-wheel drive the tyres referred to under "Wheel and tyre combinations"...
  • Page 261 258 Wheels and tyres Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of with a maximum permissible speed limit of 160 km/h 3,200 kg without 4x4 all-wheel drive the tyres referred to under "Wheel and tyre The following tyre pressure values apply to the combinations"...
  • Page 262 Wheels and tyres 259 Press the tyre pressure gauge securely onto nificantly too low. The tyre pressure monitor the valve. is not malfunctioning. Read the tyre pressure. if the h warning lamp flashes for around a minute and then remains lit constantly, the If the tyre pressure is lower than the recom‐...
  • Page 263: Press The : Button

    260 Wheels and tyres Press the : or 9 button to select Press the 3 button to confirm. Tyre pressure. Tyre.pr.mon.active message is shown in the display. Press the a button. The display shows the current tyre pressure Press the 3 button to confirm. of each wheel.
  • Page 264: Changing A Wheel

    TA-2013/461 For safety reasons, only use tyres, wheels and accessories which have been specially United approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. Arab Emi‐ Registered No: ER0104996/13 These tyres have been specially adapted for rates Dealer No: DA0047074/10...
  • Page 265 If this is below the vehicle's maximum per‐ Accessories that are not approved for your vehi‐ missible speed, this must be indicated in an cle by Mercedes-Benz, or are not being used cor‐ appropriate label in the driver's field of vision. rectly, can impair operating safety.
  • Page 266 The disk brakes or wheel suspension compo‐ 245/45 R 19 XL nents may also be damaged. Rotate front and rear wheels only if the Mercedes-Benz recommends that you stay wheels and tyres are of the same within a wheel size category when changing a dimensions.
  • Page 267 264). Important notes on using the jack: Only use the vehicle-specific jack that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz to raise the vehicle. If the jack is used incor‐ If included in the vehicle equipment, take the rectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is tyre-change tool kit out of the vehicle tool kit raised.
  • Page 268 Wheels and tyres 265 The jack must be placed on a firm, flat and Removing a wheel non-slip surface. If necessary, use a large, Requirements: flat, load bearing and non-slip underlay. The vehicle is raised ( page 264). The base of the jack is positioned vertically under the jack support point.
  • Page 269: Information On Wheel And Tyre Combinations

    Ensure that the wheel bolts or wheel Retreaded tyres are not checked and recommen‐ nuts are tightened to the prescribed ded by Mercedes-Benz as it is not always possi‐ tightening torque. ble to detect previous damage after retreading. If you are not sure, do not move the For this reason, Mercedes-Benz cannot guarantee vehicle.
  • Page 270: Light-Alloy Wheels

    (summer tyres, winter tyres) You can obtain information about tyres that have been specially designed and approved for your vehicle from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Not all wheel/tyre combinations can be fitted at the factory in all countries. tyres...
  • Page 271: Spare Wheel

    268 Wheels and tyres replaced) a top speed of 80 km/h must not Spare wheel be exceeded. Notes on the emergency spare wheel and The tyre pressure of the emergency spare spare wheel wheel must be checked before starting a jour‐ Spare wheel: wheel and tyre dimensions as well ney.
  • Page 272 Wheels and tyres 269 Unscrew the bolt in the middle of the wheel with wheel wrench and attached auxiliary tool 3. Remove spare wheel bracket 4. Remove the wheel from spare wheel bracket Fitting the spare wheel in the rear compart‐ ment Take auxiliary tool and wheel wrench...
  • Page 273 270 Wheels and tyres Guide wheel gripper at an angle on wire from above into the wheel brace. Slide the wheel under the vehicle a little. Attach wheel wrench to auxiliary tool for the spare wheel lifter. Turn wheel wrench in the direction of arrow until you feel resistance and the...
  • Page 274: Technical Data 271

    Technical data 271 Information on the technical data This could jeopardise the operating safety of the vehicle. The technical data was determined in accordance Have the low-reflection exterior aerial with EU Directives. The given data only applies to fitted at a qualified specialist workshop. vehicles with standard equipment.
  • Page 275: Vehicle Identification Plate, Vehicle Identification Number (Vin) And Engine Number

    272 Technical data Frequency band Maximum transmis‐ sion output 70 — cm — waveband 35 W 420 — 450 MHz Two-way radio 10 W (2G/3G/4G) The following can be used in the vehicle without restrictions: Example: vehicle identification plate two-way radios with a maximum transmission Vehicle identification plate output of up to 100 mW Vehicle manufacturer...
  • Page 276: Operating Fluids And Capacities

    Technical data 273 You can identify operating fluids approved by Operating fluids and capacities Mercedes-Benz by the following inscriptions on Notes on operating fluids the container: MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51) & WARNING Risk of injury from operating fluids harmful to your health MB-Approval (e.g.
  • Page 277: Technical Data

    Only add cleaning additives recommen‐ ded for Mercedes-Benzto the fuel. * NOTE Malfunctions due to contaminated fuel Mercedes-Benz recommends using brand-name fuels with additives. Fuel contamination can lead to malfunctions In some countries, the available fuel may not con‐ in the fuel system.
  • Page 278 * NOTE Malfunctions due to contaminated B10- fatty acid methyl ester fuel Mercedes-Benz approves the use of B10 fatty Fuel contamination can lead to malfunctions acid methyl ester (low-sulphur diesel fuel with a in the fuel system. maximum of up to 10% by volume fatty acid methyl ester) for all vehicles with Euro 5 diesel engines with Common Rail Direct Injector (CDI).
  • Page 279 Information about current country-specific sul‐ phur content is available: at any Mercedes-Benz service centre at https://bevo.mercedes-benz.comunder the specifications on Sheet No. 136.2...
  • Page 280 0 and 5% of the fuel consump‐ ® tion. If necessary, AdBlue must be refilled in Mercedes-Benz recommends having the oil accordance with the instructions when the refill changed at a qualified specialist workshop. message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 281 Observe the notes on paintwork/matt finish All models Approximately 7.7 l paintwork care ( page 227). Have the brake fluid replaced every two years at a qualified specialist workshop. Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz in accordance with MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0.
  • Page 282 Technical data 279 Further information on brake fluid: Observe the instructions in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Oper‐ in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Oper‐ ating Fluids 320.1. ating Fluids at http://bevo.mercedes- benz.com at a qualified specialist workshop * NOTE Paintwork damage due to coolant Do not spill coolant on painted surfa‐...
  • Page 283: Vehicle Data

    * NOTE Damage caused by incorrect refrig‐ Current technical data can also be found online erant at https://www.mercedes-benz.com. If an incorrect refrigerant is used, this can The values specified may vary as a result of the damage the climate control system.
  • Page 284: Trailer Hitch

    Retrofitting a trailer hitch is only permissible if a towing capacity is specified in your vehicle docu‐ Vehicle dimensions ments. All models Only use a trailer hitch which has been tested and specially approved by Mercedes-Benz for Vehicle length your vehicle. Compact version 4895 mm Long version...
  • Page 285 282 Technical data Overview of mounting dimensions The permissible weights and loads which must not be exceeded can also be obtained from the following sources of information: Vehicle documents The identification plates of the trailer hitch, trailer and vehicle If the values differ, the lowest value applies. Maximum permissible gross combination weight, trailer loads and noseweight * NOTE Damage to the clutch when driving...
  • Page 286: Lashing Points And Carrier Systems

    Technical data 283 Permissible towing capacity, unbraked 750 kg Permissible noseweight 100 kg Lashing points and carrier systems Ensure that the weight of the roof lug‐ gage and roof carrier does not exceed Loading capacity of the lashing points and the maximum permissible roof load.
  • Page 287: 284 Display Messages And Warning And Indicator Lamps

    284 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps You can hide low-priority display messages using Display messages the a or % steering-wheel button. The dis‐ Introduction play messages will be saved to the message memory. Rectify the cause of a display message Notes on display messages as quickly as possible.
  • Page 288 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 285 play as a means of orientation, together with the number of saved display messages. Press % to exit the display messages screen. Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * ABS, BAS, hill start assist and ESP ®...
  • Page 289 286 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ® Have ABS and ESP checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. * ABS, BAS, hill start assist and ESP ® as well as its driving safety sys‐ tems are temporarily unavailable.
  • Page 290 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 287 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase. In addition, other driving safety systems are switched off. Drive on carefully. ®...
  • Page 291 288 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp must light up continuously. If the indicator lamp is lit, the automatic front passenger airbag actuation has disabled the front passenger airbag ( page 28).
  • Page 292 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 289 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions With the seat unoccupied and the ignition switched on, check the following: The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp must light up continuously. If the indicator lamp is lit, the automatic front passenger airbag actuation has disabled the front passenger airbag ( page 28).
  • Page 293 290 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ensure that no objects have become trapped beneath the front passenger seat. Switch off the ignition. Open the front passenger door. Remove the child and the child restraint system from the front passenger seat.
  • Page 294 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 291 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The system may detect objects or forces that are adding to the weight applied to the seat. & WARNING Risk of injury or death when using a rearward- facing child restraint system while the front passenger air‐...
  • Page 295 292 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions If these conditions are met, the front passenger seat can be occu‐ pied again. Observe the notes on seat occupancy recognition and the result of the classification of the automatic front passenger air‐ bag actuation ( page 28).
  • Page 296 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 293 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * EBD is unavailable due to a malfunction. This means that ABS, BAS, ® hill start assist and ESP as well as its driving safety systems, for example, are also unavailable.
  • Page 297 294 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ÷ * ESP ® , BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could be automatically deactivated. The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
  • Page 298 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 295 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ® is malfunctioning ® ® If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabili‐ sation. In addition, other driving safety systems are switched off. Drive on carefully.
  • Page 299 296 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Release the parking brake ( page 145). * Important functions of PRE-SAFE ® have failed. All other occupant safety systems, e.g. airbags, remain available. Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. PRE-SAFE inoperative ®...
  • Page 300 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 297 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Have the restraint system checked and repaired immedi‐ ately at a qualified specialist workshop. Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. * The corresponding restraint system is malfunctioning. In addition, the 6 warning lamp on the instrument cluster lights up.
  • Page 301 298 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Drive more slowly. À * ATTENTION ASSIST has failed. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Attent. Asst inoperative À * ATTENTION ASSIST has failed. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. ATTENTION ASSIST inop- erative À...
  • Page 302 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 299 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The radar sensor system is temporarily non-operational, e.g. due to electromagnetic radiation close to TV or radio transmitting stations or other sources of radiation. The system is outside the operating temperature range. The on-board electrical system voltage is too low.
  • Page 303 300 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions If the causes mentioned above no longer apply, the display message will disappear and Lane Keeping Assist will be operational again. If the display message does not disappear: Stop in accordance with the traffic conditions.
  • Page 304 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 301 Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * A warning tone also sounds. The battery is no longer charged for one of the following reasons: defective alternator torn poly-V belt malfunction in the electronics Stop immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions and switch off the engine.
  • Page 305 302 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & WARNING Risk of scalding from hot coolant If you open the cap, you could be scalded. Let the motor cool down before opening the cap. When opening the cap, wear protective gloves and safety glasses.
  • Page 306 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 303 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Avoiding high engine loads, drive on to the nearest qualified spe‐ cialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the coolant tempera‐ ture display remains below 110°C. Vehicles with rear-wheel drive: Avoiding high engine loads, drive on to the nearest qualified spe‐...
  • Page 307 304 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ¸ * The engine air filter is dirty and must be replaced. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Replace air cleaner * A warning tone also sounds. The oil level in your vehicle has fallen to the minimum.
  • Page 308 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 305 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The oil level is too low. There is a risk of engine damage. Stop immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions and switch off the engine. Engine oil level Stop vehi- Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
  • Page 309 306 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ø * A warning tone also sounds. The AdBlue ® tank is empty. You can drive the distance shown at a maximum speed of 20 km/h. If you subsequently switch off the engine, the engine management system will prevent the engine from being started again.
  • Page 310 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 307 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions ¯ * A warning tone also sounds. The AdBlue ® system is malfunctioning. The displayed distance is the maximum you can drive. After that, the engine management system will prevent the engine from being star‐ ted again.
  • Page 311 308 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly. & WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufficient tyre pres‐ sure The tyres can burst. The tyres can wear excessively and/or unevenly.
  • Page 312 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 309 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The wheels fitted do not have suitable tyre pressure sensors. The Tyre pressure monitor inoperative No wheel tyre pressure monitoring system is deactivated. sensors Fit wheels with suitable tyre pressure sensors. The tyre pressure monitoring system will switch on after a few minutes of driving.
  • Page 313 310 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Ñ * The rear-end door is open. Close the rear-end door(s). Ó * A warning tone also sounds. The bonnet is open. & WARNING Risk of accident due to driving with the bonnet unlocked The bonnet may open and block your view.
  • Page 314 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 311 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * The auxiliary battery for the transmission is no longer being Auxiliary battery malfunc- tion charged. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Apply brake to deselect * You have tried to shift the transmission to position h, k or i Park (P) position without applying the brake.
  • Page 315 312 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions & * There is too little fuel in the fuel tank. The hot-water auxiliary heater (stationary heater) cannot be switched on. Refuel the vehicle. inoperative Refuel vehi- &...
  • Page 316 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 313 Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions * Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inopera‐ Adaptive Main-beam Assist currently unavaila- tive. ble See Owner's Manual The following causes are possible: The windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision. Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
  • Page 317: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    314 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lamps Indicator and warning lamps on the instru‐ ment cluster Some systems will perform a self-test when the ignition is switched on.
  • Page 318: Warning/Indicator Lamp

    Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 315 Warning/indicator Possible causes/consequences and Solutions lamp The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase. In addition, other driving safety systems are switched off. Drive on carefully. Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 319 316 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Warning/indicator Possible causes/consequences and Solutions lamp ® Check whether the display message has disappeared and ESP operational. If the display message continues to be displayed: Drive on carefully. Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. If the ABS control unit is defective, other systems may be available only with restrictions or may be unavailable.
  • Page 320 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 317 Warning/indicator Possible causes/consequences and Solutions lamp & WARNING Risk of skidding when driving with ESP ® deactiva‐ ® does not act to stabilise the vehicle. The availability of fur‐ ther driving safety systems is also limited. Drive on carefully.
  • Page 321 318 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Warning/indicator Possible causes/consequences and Solutions lamp ü The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent warning tone sounds. *The driver's or front passenger's seat belt is not fastened. You are driving at a speed greater than 25 km/h or have briefly exceeded Seat belt warning lamp 25 km/h.
  • Page 322 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 319 Warning/indicator Possible causes/consequences and Solutions lamp The yellow "door open" indicator lamp is lit. * A door is not fully closed. Close all the doors. Door indicator lamp ì The yellow clutch pedal indicator lamp is lit when the ignition is switched on.
  • Page 323 320 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Warning/indicator Possible causes/consequences and Solutions lamp The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. If the coolant is too hot, the engine may be damaged. Stop immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions and switch off the engine.
  • Page 324 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 321 Warning/indicator Possible causes/consequences and Solutions lamp & WARNING Danger of burns when opening the bonnet If you open the engine bonnet when the engine has overheated or during a fire in the engine compartment, you could come into con‐ tact with hot gases or other escaping operating fluids.
  • Page 325 322 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps Warning/indicator Possible causes/consequences and Solutions lamp & WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufficient tyre pres‐ sure The tyres can burst. The tyres can wear excessively and/or unevenly. The driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking may be greatly impaired.
  • Page 326: Index 323

    Index 323 ® AdBlue ......... 142, 276 1, 2, 3 ... Additive ........142, 276 12 V socket Displaying the fill level ....143, 182 see Socket (12 V) Displaying the level (vehicle with‐ out steering-wheel buttons) ....181 Filling capacity ......... 277 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ..
  • Page 327 324 Index Animals Automatic dipped beam ......89 Pets in the vehicle ......44 Automatic distance adjustment Anti-lock braking system see Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Automatic engine start (ECO start/ Anti-skid chains stop function) ........132 see Snow chains Automatic engine stop (ECO start/ Anti-theft Alarm system...
  • Page 328 Index 325 Ball coupling New/replaced brakepads/brake Attaching .......... 171 discs ..........124 Restricted braking effect (salt-trea‐ Ball neck ted roads) ......... 126 Removing .......... 172 Running-in notes ....... 124 BAS (Brake Assist System) ....147 Wet road surfaces ......126 Battery Brake Assist System Care ..........
  • Page 329 326 Index Washing by hand ......227 Securing on the rear seat ....41 Wheels/rims ........228 Top Tether .......... 39 Windows ........... 228 Children Wiper blades ........228 Avoiding dangers in the vehicle ..32 Carpet (care) ......... 229 Basic instructions .......
  • Page 330 Index 327 Convenience closing ......59 Destination entry ........197 Adding or removing short com‐ Convenience opening ......59 mands ..........199 Convenience opening/closing ..... 112 Displaying current location infor‐ Conversions ..........14 mation ..........198 Displaying or deleting last destina‐ Coolant tions ..........
  • Page 331 328 Index Door Driving abroad (symmetrical Locking (emergency key element) ..50 dipped beam) ........88 Unlocking (emergency key element) ... 50 Driving in winter ....... 128 Driving off-road ........ 129 Door control panel ......... 12 Driving on flooded roads ....128 Drive program display ......
  • Page 332 Index 329 Electronics ..........271 Trailer stabilisation ......149 Emergency ® (Electronic Stability Program) ... 148 Fire extinguisher ....... 232 Activating/deactivating .... 148, 149 First-aid kit (soft-sided) ....232 Function/notes ........ 148 Removing the warning triangle ..232 Exterior lighting Safety vest ........
  • Page 333 Heating system (control panel) ..106 Adaptive Highbeam Assist ....92 Cornering light ........91 Help call Motorway mode ........91 see Mercedes-Benz emergency call system Overview ..........90 High beam ..........89 Switching on/off ........ 91 Activating/deactivating ...... 89 Interior lighting High-pressure cleaner (care) ....
  • Page 334 Index 331 Interior motion sensor Lights ............88 Function ..........65 Active headlamps ....... 91 Priming/deactivating ......65 Adaptive Highbeam Assist ....92 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus ..93 Intermediate destination Automatic dipped beam ..... 89 Modifying .......... 201 Combination switch ......89 ISOFIX child seat securing system Cornering light ........
  • Page 335 Making a call via the overhead con‐ M+S tyres ..........251 trol panel .......... 191 Main beam Transferred data ....... 191 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus ..93 Mercedes-Benz emergency call sys‐ Maintenance tem ............233 Notes ..........217 Automatic emergency call ....233 Information ........233 Maintenance Information on data transfer ....
  • Page 336 Index 333 Configuring smartphone settings ..195 On-board computer (vehicle with steering-wheel buttons) Configuring sound settings ....196 Functions overview ......193 Activating/deactivating seat belt Operating safety ....... 193 adjustment ........187 Operating temperature ..... 193 Assistance menu ......183 Overview of the control panel ...
  • Page 337 334 Index Opening and closing the sliding win‐ Parking assistance systems dows ............59 see Active Parking Assist Parking brake (manual) Opening/closing the bonnet ....218 see Manual parking brake Operating fluids Parking light ........... 88 ® AdBlue ..........276 Additives (fuel) ........
  • Page 338 Index 335 Switching traffic announcements Remote control (stationary heat‐ ing/ventilation) on/off ..........205 Changing the battery ....116, 121 Rain sensor Displays ..........116 Setting the sensitivity (vehicle with Setting ........116, 120 steering-wheel buttons) ....187 Replacing a wheel Setting the sensitivity (vehicle without steering-wheel buttons) ..
  • Page 339 336 Index Starting and ending ......199 Self-test Automatic front passenger front Running-in notes ........124 airbag shutoff ........29 Sensors (care) ........228 Service Safety vest ..........232 see Service interval display Seat Service centre Adjusting (electrically) ......68 see Qualified specialist workshop Setting ..........
  • Page 340 Index 337 Closing using the key ......59 Stationary heating/ventilation Convenience closing ......59 Adjusting (on-board computer) ..117 Convenience opening ......59 Displays (remote control) ....116 Opening ..........57 Setting (remote control) .... 116, 120 Opening (all) ........57 Stationary heating/ventilation Opening with the key ......
  • Page 341 338 Index Take-back of end-of-life vehicles Care ..........228 (environmental protection) ....13 General notes ........281 Information about trailer operation .. 169 Tank capacity Mounting dimensions ....... 282 Fuel ..........276 Removing the ball neck ..... 172 Reserve (fuel) ........276 Socket ..........
  • Page 342 Index 339 Technical data ........260 Tyre pressure table ......254 Vehicle Tyre temperature Correct use ......... 18 Data recording ........20 Checking (tyre pressure monitoring system) ..........259 Diagnostics connection ...... 17 Tyre pressure monitoring system Equipment .......... 15 (function) ..........
  • Page 343 340 Index Vehicle tool kit ......246, 247 Wheel/tyre combination ..... 266 In the seat base ........ 247 Wheels ..........266 Storage location ....... 247 Care ..........228 Stowage compartment in the rear ..247 Changing .......... 263 VIN ............272 Checking ..........
  • Page 344 Publication details Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi‐ cles and about Mercedes‑Benz AG can be found on the following websites: https://www.mercedes-benz.com https://www.daimler.com Documentation team You are welcome to forward any queries or sug‐ gestions you may have regarding these Operating...
  • Page 345 Here you can find information on operation, service work and the guarantee for your vehicle in printed form. Digital on the Internet You can access the Operating Instructions on the Mercedes-Benzhomepage. Digital as an app The Mercedes-Benz Guides app is available free of charge in common app stores. Apple ® Android É4475848506Z102wËÍ...

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