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Mercedes-Benz Vito 2018 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all features described. This is also the case for safety-relevant systems and functions. Please contact your authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer if you would like to have a printed Owner’s Manual for other vehicle models and vehicle model years.
  • Page 2 Vito Operating Instructions Mercedes-Benz...
  • Page 3 Symbols WARNING Warning notes make you aware of dangers which could pose a threat to your health or life, or to the health and life of others. Environmental note Environmental notes provide you with infor- mation on environmentally aware actions or disposal.
  • Page 4 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz 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 notes in these operating instructions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ............31 Protection of the environment ....31 Lights and windscreen wipers ..124 Operating safety and registration ..32 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ....37 Useful information ....... 124 QR code for rescue card ......37 Exterior lighting ........124 Data stored in the vehicle ......
  • Page 6 Cigarette lighter ........325 Service products and capacities ..400 12 V socket ......... 326 Vehicle data ......... 411 Mercedes-Benz emergency call sys- tem ............327 Mercedes PRO connect ....... 328 Mobile communications equipment ..330 Transporting loads with the vehi- cle ............
  • Page 7 Index Display message (vehicle with 1, 2, 3 ... steering wheel buttons) ....285 4x4 (permanent all-wheel drive) ..206 Display message (vehicle without 12 V socket ........326 steering wheel buttons) ....268 Displaying the level (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) ..253 Displaying the level (vehicles ABS (anti-lock braking system) without steering wheel buttons) ..

  • Page 8: Index

    Index Airbag Display message (vehicle with Automatic front-passenger front steering wheel buttons) ....289 airbag deactivation ......57 Display message (vehicle without Display message (vehicle with steering wheel buttons) ....271 steering wheel buttons) ....277 Function/notes ......213 Audio 10 Display message (vehicle without steering wheel buttons) ....
  • Page 9 Index Display message ......293 Drive program display ....181 Ball coupling Driving tips ........184 Fitting ..........229 Emergency running mode ....185 Removing ........230 Engaging drive position ....180 BAS (Brake Assist System) Engaging neutral ......180 Function/notes ........
  • Page 10 Display message (vehicle without Breakdown steering wheel buttons) ....259 Fire extinguisher ......368 Downhill gradients ......194 Mercedes-Benz Service24h ... 368 EBD ..........76 Vehicle tool kit ....... 365 Heave and light loads ....194 see Towing away New brake discs ......195 Buttons wet road surfaces ......
  • Page 11 Index Boot lamp in the roof lining .... 132 see Vehicle Boot lamp in the side trim panel ..133 Car key Halogen headlamps ....... 134 see Key LED light sources ......134 Car wash Load compartment lights ....133 see Care Mirror lamp in the roof lining ..
  • Page 12 Index Cleaning Co-driver's seat Trailer tow hitch ......362 see Seats Climate control Cockpit Air conditioning in the rear com- Instrument cluster (vehicles with partment ........148 steering wheel buttons) ....44 Auxiliary heater ......156 Overview .......... 40 Auxiliary heating/ventilation ..156 see Instrument cluster COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST Auxiliary warm-air heater ....
  • Page 13 Index Display message (vehicle without steering wheel buttons) ....269 Dashboard Displaying the temperature (on- see Cockpit board computer) ......238 Dashboard lighting Filling capacity ....... 409 see Instrument cluster lighting Notes ..........409 Data Temperature display in the see Technical data instrument cluster ......
  • Page 14 ......... 193 Vehicle ........... 293 Dipped-beam headlamps ....193 Display message (vehicle without Fuel ..........193 steering wheel buttons) Mercedes-Benz Service ....193 Calling up ........258 Driving instructions Driving systems ......271 General notes ........ 192 Engine ..........268 Driving off-road Hiding ..........
  • Page 15 Index Driving safety systems DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ..75 Display message ......289 Adaptive brake lights ....... 79 Function/notes ......206 BAS (Brake Assist System) ....76 ® (Electronic Stability Pro- gram) ..........77 E/e mark ..........399 Important safety guidelines .....
  • Page 16 Index Emergency call system Information about oil consump- see Mercedes-Benz emergency tion ..........408 call system Notes about oil grades ....406 Emergency key element Oil change ........408 Function/notes ........ 84 Oil level (note) ....... 344 Inserting .......... 84 Topping up ........
  • Page 17 Consumption statistics (vehicle Display (vehicle without steering without steering wheel buttons) ..238 wheel buttons) ....... 236 Diesel at very low outside tem- Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 37 peratures ........404 Glove compartment ......319 Diesel particle filter ....... 192 Guide rail Displaying the current consump- Maximum tensile strength .....
  • Page 18 Index Guide rails Fitting lashing eyelets ....335 Ignition lock see Key positions (ignition lock) Immobiliser .......... 79 Handling control system Implied warranty ......... 30 ® see ESP (Electronic Stability Program) Indicator and warning lamp Hazard warning lamps ...... 127 LIM (variable speed limiter) ...
  • Page 19 Index Display message (vehicle with Using ..........390 steering wheel buttons) ....284 Jump starting (engine) ...... 368 Display message (vehicle without Jump-start (engine) steering wheel buttons) ....266 see Jump starting (engine) Overview ........127 Setting the dipped-beam head- lamps for driving on the right/ left ..........
  • Page 20 Index Lashing points and lashing mate- Display message (vehicle with rial steering wheel buttons) ....282 Important safety notes ....333 Display message (vehicle without Lashing points and lashing mate- steering wheel buttons) ....264 rials Driving abroad ....... 193 Permissible tensile load ....
  • Page 21 Folding up/down ......340 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre Important safety notes ....339 see Qualified specialist workshop Removing/fitting ......340 Mercedes-Benz Service24h ....368 Storage compartments ....340 Message memory Lumbar support ......... 105 On-board computer (vehicle with steering wheel buttons) ....275 On-board computer (vehicle with- M+S tyres ...........
  • Page 22 Index Modifying the programming (key) ..83 Checking the engine oil level ..345 Convenience menu ......257 Motorway mode ........ 128 Date menu ........254 Display messages ......274 Operating ........249 Displaying a service message ..352 Factory setting ....... 257 Important safety notes ....
  • Page 23 Index Setting the time ......242 Operating ........100 Settings menu ....... 239 Operating the roller sunblinds for Standard display menu ....237 the sliding sunroof ......100 Time menu ........242 Problem (malfunction) ....101 Trip computer menu ...... 238 Rain closing feature .......
  • Page 24 Index PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF Type of radio device ......33 Rail transport Indicator lamp ........51 Passenger compartment air-con- see Transport by rail ditioning system Rain closing feature see Climate control Panorama sliding sunroof ....100 Passenger compartment heating Rain sensor see Climate control Setting the sensitivity ....
  • Page 25 Index Refuelling Switching interior lighting on/off ... 132 Rear door Fuel filler flap ......... 186 Display message (vehicle with Fuel gauge (vehicle without steering wheel buttons) ....294 steering wheel buttons) ....236 Display message (vehicle without Fuel gauge (vehicles with steer- steering wheel buttons) ....
  • Page 26 Index Function/notes ......223 Releasing ......... 54 General notes ........ 223 Warning lamp ......... 296 Messages in the display ....225 Warning lamp (function) ....54 Seat/berth combination Reverse parking ......225 Switching on/off ......224 Rear bench seat ......115 Reversing feature Seats Electric sliding door ......
  • Page 27 Index Setting the speed Important safety notes ....396 see Cruise control Removing/fitting ......396 Settings Specialist workshop ......35 At the factory (vehicle with steer- Spectacles compartment ....319 ing wheel buttons) ......257 Speed limiter At the factory (vehicle without Important safety notes ....
  • Page 28 Index Display message (vehicle without Trailer display message (vehicle steering wheel buttons) ....274 with steering wheel buttons) .. 283, 284 Warning lamps ....... 305 Trailer display message (vehicle Steering wheel without steering wheel buttons) ..265 Tailgate Adjusting ........119 Button overview .......
  • Page 29 Index Tow-starting Setting (auxiliary warm-air heater) ........... 166 Emergency engine starting .... 373 Setting (climate control) ....150 Important safety notes ....370 TEMPOMAT Towing Function/notes ......199 Fitting/removing the towing eye ... 371 Theft-deterrent system If the vehicle is stuck ..... 373 ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ..
  • Page 30 Index Stickers ......... 336 Trailer display message (vehicle Vehicle ........... 373 without steering wheel buttons) ..265 Turn signals Transport by rail ........ 194 Transportation Changing bulbs (roof) ....138 Replacing bulbs (front) ....136 Rail ..........194 Transporting Replacing bulbs (rear) ....137 Switching on/off ......
  • Page 31 Index Vehicle identification number Tyre tread ........377 Wheel and tyre combinations ..394 see VIN Wheel/tyre combinations ....393 Vehicle identification plate ....400 Vehicle key see Key Vehicle tool kit Unlocking in the seat base ......365 Emergency unlocking ....... 84 Scope ..........
  • Page 32 Index Winter operation Topping up ........350 Wheel and tyre combinations Radiator cover ......... 36 see Tyres Slippery road surfaces ....196 Wheel bolt tightening torque ... 392 Snow chains ........378 Wheels Summer tyres ........ 377 Winter tyres Changing a wheel ......389 M+S tyres ........

  • Page 33: Introduction

    There is an increased risk of the Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or the accident and injury. new or used-vehicle warranty. You must not tamper with wiring, electronic components, or their software.

  • Page 34: Information On The Reach Regulation

    Introduction Do not store or transport any substances in Our objectives are to use the natural resour- the vehicle that are hazardous to health or ces which form the basis of our existence on react aggressively. this planet sparingly and in a manner which takes the requirements of both nature and These instructions must also be observed for humanity into consideration.

  • Page 35: Take-Back Of End-Of-Life Vehicles

    For EU countries only: When driving on an unpaved road or off- Mercedes-Benz will take back your end-of-life road, check the vehicle underside regularly. vehicle for environmentally-friendly disposal in accordance with the European Union (EU) End- In particular, remove trapped plant parts or of-Life Vehicles Directive.

  • Page 36: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Introduction Eberspächer Climate Control Systems GmbH & Frequency Technology Transmis- Co. KG, Eberspächerstrasse 24, 73730 Esslin- range sion out- gen, Germany put / mag- Mobile Communication & Telematics: netic field strength Alpine Electronics Inc., 20-1 Yoshima-Kogyo- danchi, Iwaki-Shi Fukushima-Ken, Japan 2.4 GHz ISM Bluetooth, ≤...

  • Page 37: Diagnostics Connection

    Only connect equipment to a diagnostics jack connection in the vehicle, which is approved Type, number: for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. A) A 164 580 02 18, A 166 580 01 18 B) A 240 580 00 18 WARNING C) A 639 580 02 18...

  • Page 38: Qualified Specialist Workshop

    Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Inform insurance coverage. Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about any change of address or vehicle ownership. If you sell the vehicle, inform the buyer of any alterations to the vehicle's engine power out- put.
  • Page 39 ® no start ...mi no start ...mi message, the AdBlue sup- Mercedes-Benz in the event of deviations ply is used up. If you switch off the engine and from approved body/equipment mounting ® do not subsequently top up with AdBlue , you directives.

  • Page 40: Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts

    This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rele- Electronic control units vant systems, e.g. the brake system. Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal Electronic control units are fitted in your vehi- quality. Only use tyres, wheels and accesso- cle.
  • Page 41 Introduction In general, this information documents the sta- These include: tus of a component, a module, a system or the multimedia data, such as music, films or surroundings, for example: photos for playback in an integrated multi- operating states of system components (e.g. media system fill levels, battery status, tyre pressure) address book data for use in connection...
  • Page 42 Introduction Online services Wireless network connection If your vehicle has a wireless network connec- tion, data can be exchanged between your vehicle and other systems. The wireless net- work connection is made possible by the vehi- cle's own transmitter and receiver or by mobile end devices that you have brought into the vehicle (e.g.

  • Page 43: Cockpit

    Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel gearshift Glove compartment paddles (automatic trans- Stowage compartment mission) • 12 V socket • Cup holder • Cigarette lighter • Ashtray • Timer for the auxiliary warm-air heater Combination switch • Device installation frame PARKTRONIC warning dis- for auxiliary equipment, e.g.
  • Page 44 Cockpit Function Page Function Page • Coin/card holder Cruise control lever • Driving systems control panel Ç Activates/deactivates Lane Keeping Assist c Deactivates/activates PARKTRONIC Ã Deactivates/activates...
  • Page 45 Instrument cluster (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Instrument cluster (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Displays and controls Function Page Function Page Speedometer Selects a submenu or reset Display values Rev counter È f, g selects the menu or display Adjusting the instrument cluster lighting Changes values or settings or scrolls in lists...

  • Page 46: Turn Signal

    Instrument cluster (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Indicator and warning lamps Function Page Function Page % Preglow ® å ESP ; Engine diagnostics K Main-beam headlamps ? Coolant ® ÷ ESP R Rear foglamp #!Turn signal O Front foglamps Clutch (manual transmis- sion) h Tyre pressure monitor ! Parking brake...

  • Page 47: Displays And Controls

    Instrument cluster (vehicles with steering-wheel buttons) Instrument cluster (vehicles with steering-wheel buttons) Displays and controls Function Page Function Page Speedometer Fuel level Fuel filler flap location indi- Display cator t: the fuel filler cap is on the left-hand side Rev counter Adjusts the instrument clus- Coolant temperature gauge ter lighting...
  • Page 48 Instrument cluster (vehicles with steering-wheel buttons) Indicator and warning lamps Function Page Function Page O Front foglamps ® å ESP h Tyre pressure monitor K Main-beam headlamps 6 Restraint system #! Turn signal ® J Brakes ÷ ESP · Distance warning sig- ! Parking brake 1 Doors æ...

  • Page 49: Steering Wheel With Buttons

    The multimedia system, telephone and navigation system from another manufac- voice-operated control using the steering turer, the described functions may be wheel buttons in the right control panel only restricted or not available at all. function with a Mercedes-Benz audio or nav-...

  • Page 50: Control Panel

    Centre console Centre console Control panel Function Page Function Page Audio system (see the sepa- É or Ñ Selects the rate operating instructions) drive program (automatic and/or device installation transmission) frame Å Opens and closes the Æ Opens and closes the electric sliding door on the electrical sliding door on the left side of the vehicle...

  • Page 51: Overhead Control Panel

    Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page Ì Deactivates the inte- Ë Deactivates tow-away rior protection protection p Switches the left-hand ï Info call button reading lamp on/off 3 Opens/closes the | Switches the auto- panoramic sliding sunroof matic interior lighting con- Opens/closes the roller trol on/off...

  • Page 52: Door Control Panel

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

  • Page 53: Safety

    They can only tact a qualified specialist workshop. deploy their protective function if all vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a occupants always: Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this. fasten their seat belts correctly...

  • Page 54: Seat Belts

    Occupant safety A malfunction has occurred if the 6 Depending on the person in the front- restraint system warning lamp: passenger seat, the front-passenger front air- bag must be either disabled or enabled; see does not light up after the ignition is the following points.

  • Page 55: Important Safety Notes

    There is an system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal. vehicle. The child restraint system must be...

  • Page 56: Correct Use Of The Seat Belts

    Also make sure that objects are never cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. The placed between an occupant and the seat, general operating permit may otherwise be e.g. a cushion.

  • Page 57: Belt Adjustment

    Occupant safety Fastening and adjusting the seat belts tective function and must be replaced. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Observe the safety notes on seat belts Press release button in belt buckle, hold belt page 52) and the notes on the correct use tongue firmly and guide the seat belt back.
  • Page 58 Occupant safety position must allow the vehicle to be driven Airbags safely. Introduction Only hold the steering wheel by the rim; This allows the airbag to deploy fully The installation location of an airbag is identi- Always lean against the seat backrest when fied by the AIRBAG symbol.
  • Page 59 Occupant safety no accessories, such as drinks can holders, are attached in the airbag deployment area, e.g. on doors or side windows. there are no heavy, sharp or fragile objects in the pockets of items of clothing. Stow such objects in a suitable place. WARNING If you modify the cover of an airbag or affix objects such as stickers to it, the airbag can...
  • Page 60 Occupant safety Windowbags Use only seat covers which have been spe- cifically approved for the respective seat by Mercedes-Benz. Example: windowbag above front door Sidebags : deploy next to the outer cushions of the seat backrest. When deployed, the sidebag offers additional thorax and pelvis protection.
  • Page 61 Occupant safety How the automatic front passenger In order to recognise a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat, the automatic airbag actuation operates front-passenger front airbag deactivation sys- tem categorises the person in the front- passenger seat. Depending on that result, the front-passenger front airbag is either enabled or disabled.
  • Page 62 Occupant safety If a person is occupying the front-passenger WARNING seat, they must sit: If you secure a child in a child restraint sys- with the seat belt fastened correctly tem on the front-passenger seat and the in an almost upright position with their back PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is against the seat backrest off, the front-passenger front airbag can...
  • Page 63 Mercedes-Benz rec- the front-passenger seat is occupied by a ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Ser- child in a forward-facing child restraint sys- vice Centre. tem, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator...
  • Page 64 Occupant safety In this case the front-passenger seat may front-passenger seat may not be used. Do not be used. Do not install a child restraint not install a child restraint system on the system on the front-passenger seat. Have front-passenger seat. Have the automatic the automatic front-passenger front airbag front-passenger front airbag shutoff checked shutoff checked and repaired immediately at...
  • Page 65 WARNING After the airbag deploys, the airbag parts are Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have hot. There is a risk of injury. the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop after an accident. This is particularly Do not touch the airbag parts.

  • Page 66: Mode Of Operation

    Occupant safety Only in rare cases will the bang affect your Your vehicle has two-stage front airbags. hearing. The powder that is released generally The activation thresholds for the belt tensioner does not constitute a health hazard, however it and airbag are determined by evaluating the may cause short-term breathing difficulties to vehicle deceleration or vehicle acceleration persons suffering from asthma or other pulmo-...

  • Page 67: Children In The Vehicle

    Children in the vehicle Function belt and independently of whether the front- passenger seat is occupied ® PRE-SAFE can detect certain hazardous driv- Belt tensioners, if the system determines ing situations and take pre-emptive measures that they can offer additional protection for ®...
  • Page 68 Children in the vehicle secured on the front seats. For this reason, WARNING Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you fit If the child restraint system is placed in the child restraint system to a rear seat. The direct sunlight, the parts could become very child is generally better protected there.
  • Page 69 Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte- rior and on the child restraint system. wards before fitting a rearward-facing child restraint system on it. It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care products to clean child restraint systems WARNING recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Informa-...

  • Page 70: Top Tether

    Children in the vehicle facturer for the child restraint system being belt. Also secure the child restraint system used. with the top tether belt, if available. Regularly check that the maximum permissible Top Tether weight of the child and child restraint system together is still complied with.
  • Page 71 For this reason, Make sure that the front-passenger front air- Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you bag has been disabled. The PASSENGER AIR install the child restraint system on a rear seat.

  • Page 72: Rearward-Facing Child Restraint System

    Children in the vehicle sticker is affixed to the side of the dashboard wards from the seat belt outlet. If necessary, on the front passenger side. The sticker is visi- adjust the belt sash guide and the front ble when you open the front passenger door. passenger seat accordingly.
  • Page 73 Children in the vehicle Child restraint systems on the front- passenger seat, also move the front- passenger seat – if circumstances require passenger seat to the lowest position. you to secure a child in a child restraint sys- Move the backrest to an almost upright tem on the front-passenger seat: position.
  • Page 74 Children in the vehicle Rear seats Weight category Rear seat Rear bench seat up to 10 kg up to 13 kg 9 kg to 18 kg 15 kg to 25 kg U, L U, L 22 kg to 36 kg U, L U, L Suitability of the seats for attaching an ISOFIX child restraint system...
  • Page 75 Children in the vehicle Weight category Size class Equipment Individual Rear seat bench seat ISO/R3 10, 11, 12 9 to 18 kg ISO/R2 10, 11 between approximately ISO/R3 10, 11, 12 9 months and 4 years ISO/F2 ISO/F2X ISO/F3 The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain by the head restraints. Where possible, adjust the head restraint position and the seat backrest angle accordingly.
  • Page 76 Children in the vehicle Weight categories Manufac- Type Type approval Order number turer number (E1 etc.) (A 000 ...) Category I: Britax Römer DUO plus 04 301133 970 17 02 9 kg to 18 kg between approx- imately 9 months and 4 years Category II/III: Britax Römer...
  • Page 77 Children in the vehicle Child-proof locks for sliding door In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by: releasing the parking brake. changing the transmission position. you start the vehicle. There is a risk of accident and injury. Never leave children unattended in the vehi- cle.

  • Page 78: Pets In The Vehicle

    Driving safety systems is then only possible using the buttons in in good time and for staying in your lane. the driver's door. Always adapt your driving style to the prevail- ing road and weather conditions and maintain a sufficient, safe distance from other road users.
  • Page 79 Driving safety systems If BAS is malfunctioning, the ÷ warning Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme- lamp lights up while the engine is running diately at a qualified specialist workshop. page 298) and the display shows a mes- sage: If ABS is malfunctioning, the ! warning on vehicles without steering-wheel buttons lamp (...

  • Page 80: Esp (Electronic Stability Program)

    Driving safety systems ® (Electronic Stability Program) Exercise caution when continuing to drive. ® Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist General notes workshop. ® monitors driving stability and detects Do not operate the vehicle on a roller understeering or oversteering (skidding) in dynamometer (e.g.

  • Page 81: Trailer Stabilisation

    Driving safety systems ® ® assistance for stabilising the vehicle in trailer stabilisation counteracts critical the lower speed range up to approximately driving situations in good time and thereby 60 km/h is significantly reduced provides considerable assistance when driving with a trailer. Trailer stabilisation is part of engine torque is no longer limited and the ®...

  • Page 82: Adaptive Brake Lights

    Anti-theft protection The Crosswind Assist does not react in the fol- ATA (anti-theft alarm system) lowing cases: in the event of severe jolts and vibrations, e.g. when driving over uneven surfaces or potholes when road adhesion is reduced, e.g. on snow or ice or when aquaplaning ®...
  • Page 83 Anti-theft protection Activating Interior motion sensor Make sure that: Function the doors are closed If motion is detected in the vehicle interior the tailgate/rear doors are closed when the interior protection is switched on, an Only then is the tow-away protection activa- optical and audible alarm is triggered.
  • Page 84 Anti-theft protection remove the key from the ignition lock. Press the : button. When the button is released, the indicator lamp in the button lights up for about three seconds. Lock the vehicle. The interior protection is deactivated. The interior protection remains deactivated until you lock the vehicle again.

  • Page 85: Useful Information

    Useful information WARNING If children are left unattended in the vehicle, These Operating Instructions describe all mod- they could in particular: els as well as standard and optional equipment open doors, thereby endangering other of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print.

  • Page 86: Key Functions

    The key's factory setting enables you to cen- Key functions trally lock and unlock the following: the driver's and the co-driver's door the sliding doors the tailgate or rear door In an emergency, the driver's door can also be unlocked manually using the emergency key element ( page 84).
  • Page 87 Locking/unlocking the vehicle using teries. the emergency key The door lock for unlocking in an emergency is Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have on the driver's door. the battery changed at a qualified specialist workshop.

  • Page 88: Checking The Battery

    Checking the battery Push emergency key element ; into the opening in the key in the direction of the arrow until battery compartment cover : opens. When doing so, do not hold battery compartment cover : shut. Remove battery compartment cover :. Press the &...

  • Page 89: Central Locking

    Central locking Problems with the key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions It is no longer possible The doors are not closed properly. to lock the vehicle using Close the doors properly and lock the vehicle again. the key. The turn signals do not The central locking system has malfunctioned.

  • Page 90: Centrally Locking And Unlocking The Vehicle From The Inside

    Central locking For all countries except the United King- get out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There dom: is a risk of injury. you can open a locked door from the inside at Therefore, do not leave any people unsuper- any time. For the sliding doors, the child-proof vised in the vehicle, particularly children, locks must be deactivated.

  • Page 91: Driver's Door And Co-Driver's Door

    Driver's door and co-driver's door You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from You could therefore be locked out if: the inside if the vehicle has been locked with the vehicle is being pushed the key. the vehicle is being towed If the vehicle has been locked using the cen- the vehicle is being tested on a roller dyna- tral locking button and a door is opened from...

  • Page 92: Sliding Door

    Sliding door Pull door handle ;. Opening and closing from the out- If a front door is locked, locking knob : side pops up. The front door is unlocked and opens. Sliding door Important safety notes WARNING When you open the sliding door, the sliding door could hit other people as it moves backwards.

  • Page 93: Electrical Sliding Door

    Electrical sliding door To open: pull back rocker switch :. WARNING If the door is locked, locking knob = pops The reversing feature does not react: up. The sliding door unlocks and opens. to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small Push back the sliding door using door han- dle ;...

  • Page 94: Opening/Closing From The Inside

    Electrical sliding door To open: pull door handle : in the direc- tion of the arrow. Press the 5 button on the key for longer than 0.5 seconds. The sliding door unlocks, automatic opera- tion is started and the sliding door opens. In addition, you will hear two warning signals.
  • Page 95 Electrical sliding door two warning signals during the opening pro- Programming the key button for the cedure. sliding door The indicator lamp in the Å or Æ slid- If the vehicle is fitted with two electric sliding ing door button in the centre console doors, the 5 sliding door button on the key flashes for the duration of automatic opera- can only be programmed for one of the two...

  • Page 96: Problems With The Sliding Door

    Tailgate When the sliding door is closed, open the sliding door fully using the Å or Æ sliding door button on the centre console. The sliding door is reset and operational. Close the sliding door if required. Problems with the sliding door Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The electric sliding door...

  • Page 97: Rear Doors

    Rear doors Problems with the tailgate WARNING If you open the rear doors 90°, the rear The tailgate cannot be opened. lights are covered. The vehicle is then diffi- The voltage supply has been interrupted or the cult or impossible to recognise for other battery charge is insufficient.
  • Page 98 Rear doors Opening the left-hand rear door You can only open the locked rear doors from the inside if the child-proof locks have not been activated. To unlock: slide latch ; to the left. You will see a white marking. To open: pull release lever : up and open the rear door.

  • Page 99: Side Windows

    Side windows Open the rear door to about 45°. becomes trapped, release the switch or Pull and hold door retainer : in the direc- press the switch to open the side window tion of the arrow. again. Open the rear door more than 90°, so that the door retainer cannot engage.

  • Page 100: Opening And Closing The Side Windows

    Side windows Opening and closing the side win- Opening and closing the pop-out win- dows dows Power window, left Door control panel in driver's door Power window, right The switches on the driver's door take prece- dence. To open manually: press and hold the cor- responding switch.

  • Page 101: Convenience Opening Feature

    Side windows Make sure that all the side windows and the Convenience opening feature panoramic sliding sunroof are closed. You can ventilate the vehicle before you start To interrupt convenience closing: release driving. To do this, the key is used to carry out the &...

  • Page 102: Panorama Sliding Sunroof

    Panorama sliding sunroof Problems with the side windows WARNING If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing function is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process.
  • Page 103 Panorama sliding sunroof Rain closing function when the engine When closing, make sure that no body parts is switched off are in the closing area. If someone is trapped: When the key is in position g in the ignition lock or is removed, the sliding sunroof closes release the button immediately, or automatically in the following situations: briefly push the button in any direction...
  • Page 104 Panorama sliding sunroof Roller sunblind reversing function Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. The roller sunblinds are equipped with an auto- Press the switch 3 in direction :. matic reversing function. If a solid object Both roller sunblinds open, then the sliding blocks or restricts the roller blind during the sunroof is raised in the ventilation position.
  • Page 105 Panorama sliding sunroof Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. If someone is trapped: release the switch immediately or press the switch in any direction during the automatic closing process...

  • Page 106: Useful Information

    Seats Useful information WARNING If the driver's seat is not correctly engaged, These Operating Instructions describe all mod- it could unexpectedly move while driving. els as well as standard and optional equipment This could cause you to lose control of the of your vehicle that were available at the time vehicle.
  • Page 107 105). Mercedes-Benz. Slide the seat forwards or back until you can You can adjust the seats electrically or man- depress the pedals.

  • Page 108: Adjusting The Lumbar Support

    Seats Adjusting the seat electrically tion into one which offers better protection. The co-driver's seat can only be readjusted WARNING after the hazardous situation is over. Infor- mation about the system can be found If children adjust the seats, they could ®...
  • Page 109 Seats For a variable configuration of the vehicle inte- rior in the rear, you can: Standard rear bench seat remove the rear bench seat by releasing the quick-locking mechanism ( page 113) install the rear bench seats in the face-to- face position ( page 107) Comfort rear bench seat...
  • Page 110 Seats into the rear bench seats cannot protect as intended. There is an increased risk of injury. Only install the rear bench seats as descri- bed. Only use rear bench seats approved for the vehicle. Depending on the type of seat anchorage in the vehicle floor, you can fit rear bench seats with two or three seats or fit the seat/bunk combination with three seats.
  • Page 111 Seats EASY-ENTRY/EXIT section in the position indi- cated. Please observe the following conditions for safe rear seating: Only use rear bench seats approved for the vehicle. A rear bench seat with three seats without EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature may only be fit- ted if there is no other row of rear seats behind it.
  • Page 112 Seats The EASY-ENTRY section has engaged cor- WARNING rectly if: The rear bench seat will not engage when the seat leg engages audibly folded forward. The rear bench seat may indicator tab = is no longer visible and is inadvertently fold backward while accelerat- fully retracted into the seat leg.
  • Page 113 Seats Adjusting the seat backrest Only move the rear bench seat when the vehicle is stationary. Make sure that the rear bench seat engages fully after it is moved. WARNING If you move the seat position outside the marked area on vehicles with windowbags in the rear compartment, then the windowbags can no longer provide optimum protection.
  • Page 114 Seats Positioning seats in the optimum area of protection Rear bench seat: Mark on the front seat leg of the rear bench seat Basic position Starting from basic position 2, the rear bench seat for passengers can be moved for- wards or backwards by 5 cm.
  • Page 115 Seats Folding the rear bench seat forward Seat/berth combination and back If you grasp and push the seat/bunk com- bination on the stowage compartment plas- WARNING tic panel only, the panel may break off. Always grasp therefore, the loop between If the rear bench seat is not fully engaged, it the seat cushion and seat backrest to move may be thrown about while the vehicle is...
  • Page 116 Seats You can fold the rear bench seat fully for- wards. Remove the head restraints ( page 118). To fold down the seat backrest (table position): pull backrest release handle : up and fold forward. Pull release handles for rear seat anchor- age ;...
  • Page 117 Seats Fold release handle for rear seat anchor- If the rear seat anchorages of the rear bench age : up. seat have not engaged correctly again: Tilt the rear bench seat forward by the fold the rear bench seat back again with upper edge of the seat backrest.
  • Page 118 Seats the first rear seat row must first be tilted forward to avoid damage to the seats. To fit: hold the rear bench seat by grab han- dles = and guide it into front seat ancho- rages A at an angle from above. Tilt the rear bench seat back and allow it to engage.
  • Page 119 Seats To fold up: pull release handle : back and move bed extension ; into an upright posi- tion. The bed extension engages in a vertical position. Retainer loops To adjust the seat backrest To move the seat/berth combination The seat/berth combination can accommo- date three persons.
  • Page 120 Seats tion. When doing so, only hold on to the seat backrest by the retainer loop page 115). The seat cushion will lift up slightly. Fold down the short section of the bed extension. To fold away: perform the steps to set up the berth in reverse order.
  • Page 121 Seats Adjusting the head restraint manually Control panel on the door trim To raise: pull the head restraint up to the desired position. To lower: press release knob : and slide the head restraint down to the desired posi- tion. To move the driver's or co-driver's head restraint forwards: pull the head restraint forwards until it engages in the desired posi-...

  • Page 122: Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel Armrests The three red indicator lamps in the Í but- ton show the activated heating level 1 to 3. To adjust the armrest angle: fold the arm- The seat heating automatically switches down rest upwards by more than 45° to position from level 3 to level 2 after approximately seven minutes.
  • Page 123 Mirrors Mirrors Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirrors and fasten your Important safety notes seat belt before starting the engine. WARNING WARNING You could lose control of the vehicle while The steering wheel may move unexpectedly driving if you: if you adjust it while driving.

  • Page 124: Mirrors

    Mirrors ing brushes could otherwise force the exte- Exterior mirrors rior mirrors to fold in and damage them. Adjusting manually Before starting off, manually adjust the exte- rior mirrors in such a way that you have a good overview of traffic conditions. Adjusting electrically Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

  • Page 125: Memory Function

    Memory function To switch the mirror heater on manually: The mirrors do not go into anti-dazzle mode if turn the key to position 2 in the ignition reverse gear is engaged or if the interior light- lock. ing is switched on. Press the ¤...

  • Page 126: Storing Settings

    Memory function Storing settings Adjust the seat ( page 105). Press the r memory button. Press one of the storage position buttons 4, 5 or = within three seconds. The settings are stored in the selected pre- set position and a confirmation tone sounds when the settings have been completed.

  • Page 127: Exterior Lighting

    ( page 35). Exterior lighting Important safety notes For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. There may be dif- ferences in operation due to legal require- ments and voluntary recommendations in some countries.
  • Page 128 Exterior lighting Dipped-beam headlamps beam headlamps are switched on or off automatically. When the ignition is switched on and the light To switch on automatic headlamp mode: switch is in position L, the side lamps and turn the light switch to Ã. dipped-beam headlamps are switched on even if the light sensor does not sense dark ambi- Foglamps/rear foglamp...

  • Page 129: Combination Switch

    Exterior lighting Switching on parking lamps Main-beam headlamps and headlamp flasher Turn the key to position 0 ( page 172) in the ignition lock or remove the key. Right-hand parking lamp: turn the light switch to position X. Left-hand parking lamp: turn the light switch to position W.

  • Page 130: Hazard Warning Lamps

    Exterior lighting dipped-beam headlamps must not dazzle The hazard warning lamps automatically oncoming vehicles. switch on if: If the vehicle is unladen, select position g. an airbag is deployed you brake sharply and bring the vehicle to a The headlamp range controller allows you to standstill from a speed of more than adjust the light cone from the headlamps to 70 km/h.

  • Page 131: Cornering Light Function

    Exterior lighting ing movements. In this way, relevant areas movements for at least 1000 m or if you are remain illuminated while you are driving. This driving at speeds above 130 km/h. allows you to recognise pedestrians, cyclists Not active: if you are driving at speeds below and animals sooner, for example.
  • Page 132 Exterior lighting Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist You can use this function to set the headlamps to change between dipped beam and main on/off beam automatically. The system recognises vehicles with their lights on, either approach- ing from the opposite direction or travelling in front of your vehicle, and consequently switches the headlamps from main beam to dipped beam.
  • Page 133 Exterior lighting Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus may not recognise road users General notes who do have lights, or may recognise them too late. In this, or in similar situations, the automatic main-beam headlamps will not be deactivated or will be activated despite the presence of other road users.

  • Page 134: Interior Lighting

    Interior lighting At speeds below 25 km/h or when there Interior lighting is sufficient street lighting: Overview the partial high beam and high beam switch off automatically. the indicator lamp K in the instrument cluster goes out. The _ symbol for Highbeam Assist Plus stays on.
  • Page 135 Replacing light bulbs: vehicle interior lighting and ambient lamps To switch on or off: press the | button. Load compartment light with button When the automatic interior lighting control is activated, the button is flush with the overhead control panel. The interior lighting switches on automatically if you: unlock the vehicle...

  • Page 136: Replacing Light Bulbs: Vehicle Interior Lighting And Ambient Lamps

    Replacing light bulbs: vehicle interior lighting and ambient lamps Press in spring catches ; and pull lamp Rear passenger compartment light- lens : off from lamp unit =. ing and load compartment lamps Remove bulb ? from lamp unit =. You cannot change the following bulbs your- Insert new bulb ?.

  • Page 137: Replacing Light Bulbs: Vehicles With Led Headlamps

    Replacing light bulbs: vehicles with halogen headlamps Screw socket ; clockwise into the lamp that these function correctly at all times. Have unit :. the headlamp setting checked regularly. Position lamp unit : on the left-hand side and engage. Replacing light bulbs: vehicles with halogen headlamps Signal and ambient lamp in the tail- Important safety notes...

  • Page 138: Replacing Light Bulbs: Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps

    Replacing light bulbs: vehicles with halogen headlamps Fitting/removing the cover on the Only use spare bulbs of the same type, with the prescribed voltage and the correct wat- front wheel arch tage. If the new bulb does not light up, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 139 Replacing light bulbs: vehicles with halogen headlamps Turn signal lamp Turn socket ; for dipped-beam headlamps anti-clockwise and remove. Remove the bulb from socket ;. Insert a new bulb into socket ;. Insert socket ; and tighten by turning clockwise. Press on housing cover : and tighten by turning clockwise.
  • Page 140 Replacing light bulbs: vehicles with halogen headlamps Press the new bulb into the socket and Licence plate lighting screw it in clockwise. Additional turn signal P 21 W Attach additional turn signal : at the front lamp on the roof and engage.
  • Page 141 Replacing light bulbs: vehicles with halogen headlamps Standard tail lamp LED tail lamp Remove the tail lamp ( page 137). Remove the tail lamp ( page 137). Unscrew three screws : and remove bulb Unscrew housing cover : by turning anti- holder ;...

  • Page 142: Windscreen Wipers

    Windscreen wipers Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the igni- Windscreen wipers tion lock. Switching the windscreen wipers Turn the í wiper switch to the corre- on/off sponding position. In the Ä or Å positions, the appropriate Do not operate the windscreen wipers wiping frequency is set automatically accord- when the windscreen is dry, as this could...

  • Page 143: Service Indicator

    To wipe with washer fluid: press the è be damaged by the force of the impact. switch beyond the current position as far as Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have it will go to 1 or press and hold 4. the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe- When you release the è...
  • Page 144 Windscreen wipers Fold the wiper arm away from the wind- screen. Hold the wiper arm and turn the wiper blade in the direction of arrow : away from the wiper arm as far as it will go. Slide catch ; upwards in the direction of the arrow until you can feel and hear it engage in the changing position.
  • Page 145 Windscreen wipers Fold wiper arm : away from the rear win- Fold wiper arm = away from the rear win- dow until you hear it engage. dow. Hold wiper arm : and pull wiper blade ; Press both retaining clips ; together in the in the direction of the arrow away from the direction of the arrow and swing wiper wiper arm.
  • Page 146 Windscreen wipers Problems with the windscreen wiper Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The windscreen wiper Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windscreen jams. wiper movement. The wiper motor has switched off. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.

  • Page 147: Overview Of Climate Control Systems

    Overview of climate control systems Climate control regulates the temperature and Useful information the humidity in the vehicle interior and filters undesirable substances from the air. These Operating Instructions describe all mod- Climate control is only operational when the els as well as standard and optional equipment engine is running.

  • Page 148: Heating Control Panel

    Overview of climate control systems Heating control panel Setting the temperature ( page 150) z Demists the windscreen ( page 153) ¤ Switches the rear window heating on/off ( page 154) _ Sets the air distribution ( page 151) ¯ Demists the windscreen ( page 153) h Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode ( page 154)
  • Page 149 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for the TEMPMATIC air conditioning control panel Setting the temperature ( page 150) z Demists the windscreen ( page 153) / Switches the rear-compartment heating or rear-compartment air conditioning on/off page 148) _ Sets the air distribution ( page 151) ¯...
  • Page 150 Overview of climate control systems THERMOTRONIC air conditioning control panel Sets temperature to the left and at rear (only for vehicles with rear-compartment air condi- tioning) ( page 150) Ã Activates automatic mode – controls the climate control automatically ( page 150) ¬...

  • Page 151: Operating The Climate Control Systems

    Operating the climate control systems the vehicle in air-recirculation mode. The Information on rear air conditioning indicator lamp in the h button comes on system when the function is switched on. Vehicles with the TEMPMATIC air-condi- If you wish to use the driver's side settings tioning system on the co-driver's side and, for vehicles with rear-compartment air conditioning, for the...
  • Page 152 Operating the climate control systems TEMPMATIC heating or air conditioning bution are adopted for the rear-compart- ment climate control. system Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition Vehicles with THERMOTRONIC auto- lock. matic climate control To activate: move airflow control A to the Activate THERMOTRONIC automatic climate right to at least level 1 –.

  • Page 153: Activating And Deactivating

    Operating the climate control systems matic climate control settings. The indicator Automatic mode will achieve optimal operation lamp in the / button goes out. if the cooling with air dehumidification func- tion is also activated. If desired, the cooling with air dehumidification function can be deac- tivated ( page 150).

  • Page 154: Setting The Air Distribution

    Operating the climate control systems THERMOTRONIC automatic climate matic climate control settings. The indicator lamp in the / button remains lit. control You can set the temperature separately for the driver's and co-driver's side. In vehicles with Setting the air distribution rear-compartment air conditioning, the tem- perature for the rear can be set additionally.
  • Page 155 Operating the climate control systems THERMOTRONIC automatic climate Regardless of the air distribution selected, air is always directed to the side air vents. You control can adjust this airflow by opening or closing Switch on climate control ( page 148). the side air vents ( page 169).

  • Page 156: Demisting The Windscreen

    Operating the climate control systems Select the ¯ air distribution setting Activating/deactivating the synchro- page 151). nisation function Only the indicator lamp in the ¯ button lights up. The indicator lamps on the P General notes and O buttons are off. THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control For vehicles with heating, close the centre can be set centrally using the synchronisation...
  • Page 157 Operating the climate control systems If possible, only select the ¯ setting of Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition the air distribution ( page 151) lock. Only the indicator lamp in the ¯ button Press the ¤ button on the control panel. lights up.
  • Page 158 Operating the climate control systems TEMPMATIC air-conditioning system or the W switch in the door to stop the THERMOTRONIC automatic climate movement of the side windows. To continue control closing the side window, pull on the W switch. Switch on climate control ( page 148).

  • Page 159: Operating The Auxiliary Heating System

    Operating the auxiliary heating system Switching the residual engine heat Switch off the auxiliary heating in enclosed utilisation on/off spaces without extraction systems, e.g. in a garage. If the vehicle is stuck in snow and General notes you have to leave the auxiliary heating run- ning, keep the exhaust pipe and the area Only vehicles with THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control have the residual heat func-...

  • Page 160: Before Switching On

    Operating the auxiliary heating system The auxiliary ventilation is not active if the You should have all work on the auxiliary engine is running. warm-air heater carried out at a qualified The auxiliary heating system switches off auto- specialist workshop. matically after a maximum of 50 minutes.
  • Page 161 Operating the auxiliary heating system the remote control being in an unfavourable position in relation to the vehicle transmitting from an enclosed space The optimum range can be achieved if you hold the remote control vertically, pointing upwards when you press one of the buttons. If the remote control battery is low, the battery symbol on the left of the remote control dis- play is shown as empty.

  • Page 162: Press The , Or . Button

    Operating the auxiliary heating system remaining time, the heater booster function of The auxiliary ventilation is the auxiliary heating system is activated. You switched on and the num- can switch off the auxiliary heating via the ber in the display shows ^ button on the remote control or by using the remaining time in the button on the centre console...
  • Page 163 Operating the auxiliary heating system Press the . button. Setting the departure time The display shows the first departure time Use the steering-wheel buttons. saved. Use the = or ; button to select the Press the ^ button. Settings. Settings. menu.

  • Page 164: Problems With The Auxiliary Heating

    Operating the auxiliary heating system Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants. It is illegal to dispose of them with the household rubbish. They must be col- lected separately and dis- posed of in an environmen- Press a pointed object into recess :.
  • Page 165 Operating the auxiliary heating system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The display of the Lack of fuel. remote control shows The fuel tank is less than Õ full. The auxiliary heating switches off FAIL FAIL message. automatically. Refuel at the nearest filling station. Subsequently, start the auxiliary heating several times until the fuel lines are full.
  • Page 166 Operating the auxiliary heating system least at reserve fuel level to ensure that the Overview of the remote control auxiliary heating functions. The auxiliary heating switches off automati- cally when the engine is switched off or when the set heating time has elapsed. The immediate heating mode of the auxiliary heating supports the climate control system when the engine is running and the outside...
  • Page 167 Operating the auxiliary heating system To switch on: press and hold the Ü but- and the remote control goes into standby mode. ton until indicator lamp : lights up red. If a connection between the remote control and the receiver in the vehicle has been Operating the auxiliary heating using established and indicator lamp :: the timer...
  • Page 168 Operating the auxiliary heating system Use the timer to: Using the Û or â button, set the minute value or select the à symbol for activate/deactivate immediate heating continuous operation. mode (heater booster function) y Press the b button. page 165) The operating duration is stored.

  • Page 169: Replacing The Remote Control Battery

    Operating the auxiliary heating system Make sure that the time and date set on the Deactivating departure times timer are correct before setting the departure Carry out the steps as described in the "Set- time ( page 165). Otherwise, the auxiliary ting the departure times"...
  • Page 170 Operating the auxiliary heating system Remove battery cover ; using a suitable tally responsible recycling implement, e.g. a coin, by turning it anti- system. clockwise. Dispose of batteries in an Check the seal on battery cover ; for dam- environmentally responsible age and, if necessary, replace.
  • Page 171 Operating the auxiliary heating system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The display panel of the The power supply has been interrupted. All stored settings are timer shows the deleted. message. Automatic hardware recognition is currently active. Once automatic hardware recognition is complete, set the week day, time and operating duration ( page 165).

  • Page 172: Important Safety Notes

    Adjusting the air vents Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The auxiliary heating A malfunction has occurred. system switches off Switch the ignition on and off twice. automatically and/or If the auxiliary heating system still cannot be switched on, the heat- cannot be switched on.

  • Page 173: Setting The Side Air Vents

    Adjusting the air vents To open: turn thumbwheel : of the rear air Setting the side air vents vent to the centre position. To close: turn thumbwheel : to the upper or lower end position. Side air vent Control for side air vent To open/close: turn control ;...

  • Page 174: Useful Information

    Driving You should also observe these running-in Useful information notes if the engine or parts of the drive train on your vehicle have been replaced. These Operating Instructions describe all mod- els as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time Driving of going to print.
  • Page 175 Driving Otherwise, you could damage the drive Rectify any noticeable defects before com- train. mencing the journey. Checks in the vehicle Key positions Emergency equipment/first-aid kit Check the equipment to make sure that it is accessible, complete and ready for use. The first aid and breakdown assistance equip- ment is located: in the front door stowage compartments...

  • Page 176: Manual Transmission

    Driving manual transmission Stow luggage items securely. Secure the load as per the loading guidelines page 331). Make sure that the floormats and carpets are properly secured so that they cannot slip and obstruct the pedals. Close all the doors. To start the engine Important safety notes DANGER...

  • Page 177: Automatic Transmission

    Driving automatic transmission Engage 1st gear or reverse gear. Release the brake pedal. Shift the transmission to position j Hill start assist automatically maintains the page 180). brake pressure for about another two sec- The transmission position indicator in the onds after the brake pedal is released.
  • Page 178 Driving Vehicles with an engine output greater DIRECT SELECT lever can still be moved but than 100 kW (rear-wheel drive): move the the j position remains engaged. gear lever as far as it will go to the left and The vehicle automatically locks centrally then pull down.

  • Page 179: Automatic Engine Switch-Off

    Driving Make sure that there are no persons or objects in the area in which you are manoeuvring. It may be necessary to enlist the help of a second person when manoeu- vring. The reverse warning feature is a system designed to assist you in ensuring the safety Display (example for vehicles without steering- of other road users.

  • Page 180: Vehicles With Manual Transmission

    Driving the engine has reached its operating tem- Vehicles with manual transmission perature. the set temperature for the vehicle interior has been reached. the charge status of the starter battery is sufficient. the system cannot detect misting up of the windscreen while the air conditioning sys- tem or automatic climate control is switched on.
  • Page 181 Driving Activating and deactivating the ECO the system detects moisture on the wind- screen when the air conditioning system is start/stop function switched on the battery's charge status is too low Vehicles with manual transmission Only engage gear when the clutch pedal is depressed.

  • Page 182: Problems With The Engine

    Automatic transmission Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The engine does not There is a malfunction in the fuel supply. start. Turn the key back to position g in the ignition lock before The starter motor can attempting to start the engine again.
  • Page 183 Automatic transmission cluster shows the current transmission posi- WARNING tion j, k, i or h ( page 181). When the engine is switched off, the auto- matic transmission shifts into neutral posi- Selecting transmission positions tion N. The vehicle may roll away. There is a If the engine speed is too high or the vehi- risk of an accident.

  • Page 184: Transmission Positions

    Automatic transmission Transmission positions Transmission position and drive pro- gram display Park position This prevents the vehicle from roll- ing away when stopped. Do not shift the transmission into position P unless the vehicle is stationary. The automatic transmission shifts to P automatically if you: remove the key Drive program...

  • Page 185: Shift Ranges

    Automatic transmission To shift up and extend the shift range: Shift ranges briefly pull right steering wheel gearshift paddle ;. The automatic transmission shifts to the next gear up, depending on the gear cur- rently engaged. This derestricts the shift range at the same time.

  • Page 186: Program Selector Button

    Automatic transmission Program selector button Drive program S Drive program Sport has the following charac- teristics: the vehicle exhibits sporty handling charac- teristics. the automatic transmission shifts up at a later point and shifts down earlier. These automatic transmission shift points may increase fuel consumption.

  • Page 187: Shifting Gears

    Automatic transmission gram M to another drive program. The auto- Driving tips matic transmission then shifts gears automati- Accelerator pedal position cally. The display shows the selected drive program and transmission position D again. Your driving style influences how the auto- matic transmission shifts gear: Shifting gears little throttle: early upshifts...
  • Page 188 Refuelling Gearshift recommendation The gearshift recommendations assist you in adopting an economical driving style. When the display shows the gearshift rec- ommendation, shift to recommended gear ;. Gearshift direction Recommended gear Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The transmission is The vehicle electronics are malfunctioning.
  • Page 189 Refuelling Do not switch on the ignition if you acci- If you or others come into contact with fuel, dentally refuel with the wrong fuel. Other- observe the following points: wise, the fuel will enter the fuel lines. Notify Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with a qualified specialist workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.

  • Page 190: Problems With The Fuel And Fuel Tank

    AdBlue ® can be obtained at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Problems with the fuel and fuel tank If your vehicle is losing fuel, the fuel lines or Low outside temperatures the fuel tank are defective: ®...
  • Page 191 Refuelling ® Opening and closing the AdBlue filler Immediately rinse off surfaces which come ® into contact with AdBlue when topping up ® or remove AdBlue with a damp cloth and ® cold water. If AdBlue has already crystal- lised, clean using a sponge and cold water. ®...
  • Page 192 AdBlue refill canisters are available at many ® Only screw on the AdBlue refill bottle so filling stations or at a Mercedes-Benz Service that it is hand-tight. Otherwise, the thread of ® Centre. AdBlue refill canisters are often sold ®...
  • Page 193 Parking out as a result of overfilling. Mercedes-Benz Parking offers special refill bottles with a threaded seal. These are available from a Mercedes- Important safety notes Benz Service Centre. WARNING Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust gas flow.

  • Page 194: Parking Brake

    Parking Observe the following to ensure that the vehi- To apply the parking brake: depress park- cle is secured correctly to prevent it from roll- ing brake pedal ; firmly. ing away unintentionally: The red ! warning lamp in the instru- ment cluster lights up if the engine is run- the parking brake is applied.

  • Page 195: Driving Tips

    Driving tips Vehicles with automatic transmission affect, for example, the power steering and the brake boosting effect. You will require Stop the vehicle. considerably more effort to steer and brake. Shift the transmission to position j. There is a risk of an accident. Apply the parking brake.
  • Page 196 Service can switch over the dipped-beam headlamps via the Settings Settings menu in the on-board com- An extensive network of Mercedes-Benz Ser- vice Centres is also at your disposal when you puter. In the Light Light submenu, use the function are travelling abroad.

  • Page 197: Downhill Gradients

    You can obtain information about this from ing. any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Depressing the brake pedal constantly results in excessive and premature wear to Braking the brake pads.
  • Page 198 Mercedes-Benz brake pads/linings that have been approved Therefore, in heavy rain or other conditions in by Mercedes-Benz or are of an equivalent which aquaplaning can occur, drive as follows: standard of quality reduce your speed. Other brake discs or brake pads/linings can compromise the safety of your vehicle.

  • Page 199: Driving In Winter

    Driving tips If you have to drive on stretches of road on Vehicles with automatic transmission may which water has collected, please bear in mind only roll briefly in neutral position N. Trans- the following: mission damage could result if, for instance when the vehicle is being towed, the wheels the water level of standing water should not turn for longer.

  • Page 200: Rules For Driving Off-Road

    For this reason, you should always drive ies, e.g. stones and branches. slowly when driving off-road. If you have to drive over obstacles, have the co-driver direct you. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you additionally carry a shovel and a recovery rope with a shackle in the vehicle.
  • Page 201 Driving tips Ensure that loads and items of luggage are Clean the wheels/tyres, wheel arches and securely stowed or lashed down the underbody of the vehicle with a water page 331). jet. This increases road grip, especially on wet Before driving off-road, stop the vehicle and road surfaces.

  • Page 202: Driving Systems

    Driving systems Cruise control may be unable to maintain the Vehicles with engine power output stored speed on uphill gradients. The stored below 100 kW: reduce the total weight of speed is resumed if the uphill gradient evens the vehicle/trailer combination for journeys out and the vehicle's speed does not fall below with a trailer at altitudes over 1000 m.

  • Page 203: Activation Conditions

    Driving systems Cruise control lever and display Activation conditions To activate cruise control, all of the following activation conditions must be fulfilled: the cruise control function must be selected page 200) the parking brake must be released. The ! indicator lamp in the instrument cluster is off ®...

  • Page 204: Setting The Speed

    Driving systems Setting the speed what the stored speed is, the vehicle may accelerate or brake unexpectedly. There is a risk of an accident. Take the traffic conditions into account before calling up the stored speed. If you do not know what the stored speed is, store the desired speed again.
  • Page 205 Driving systems Switching off cruise control If cruise control automatically deactivates, an acoustic signal sounds and the Cruise con‐ Cruise con‐ trol off trol off message appears briefly in the dis- play. The V symbol and the display of the stored speed in the header or in the status area of the display are then not shown.
  • Page 206 Driving systems Variable limiter You can only exceed the speed limitation stored by the variable limiter if you: Cruise control lever and display switch off the variable limiter with the cruise control lever ( page 205) depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point (kickdown with automatic transmission).
  • Page 207 Driving systems The display also shows the È symbol and the stored speed: in the header on vehicles without steering- wheel buttons ( page 236) in the status area on vehicles with steering- wheel buttons ( page 244) Storing the current speed Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you :.
  • Page 208 Driving systems Briefly press the cruise control lever up : The last speed limitation set remains stored. or down ; to the first point of resistance. The last speed limitation stored is deleted The last speed stored is increased/reduced when you switch off the engine. in increments of 1 km/h.

  • Page 209: General Notes

    Driving systems All-wheel drive DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) General notes General notes 4x4 all-wheel drive ensures permanent drive On vehicles with 4x4 all-wheel drive, DSR can be activated as assistance when driving down- ® for all four wheels, and together with ESP hill off-road.
  • Page 210 Driving systems Setting the speed the surrounding conditions and also apply the brakes yourself, if necessary. You will find information on driving on unpaved surfaces under "Driving off-road" page 196). Activating or deactivating DSR You can only switch DSR on when you are driv- ing at 40 km/h or less.
  • Page 211 Driving systems Distance warning function may also cause the system to display a warn- ing. Important safety notes If you fail to adapt your driving style, the dis- tance warning function can neither reduce the WARNING risk of an accident nor override the laws of The distance warning function does not physics.

  • Page 212: Adaptive Brake Assist

    Driving systems ing function detects that there is a risk of colli- to stationary obstacles sion with the vehicle in front, you will be when cornering warned optically and, where necessary, acous- tically. Without your intervention, the distance As a result, the Adaptive Brake Assist may warning function cannot prevent a collision.
  • Page 213 Driving systems Following damage to the front end of the vehi- Blind Spot Assist cle, have the configuration and operation of the radar sensor checked at a qualified spe- General notes cialist workshop. This also applies to collisions Blind Spot Assist monitors the areas on either at slow speeds where there is no visible dam- side of the vehicle that are not visible to the age to the front end of the vehicle.

  • Page 214: Warning Display

    Driving systems Monitoring range of the sensors Warning display Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below approximately 30 km/h. Vehicles in the moni- toring range are then not indicated. If a vehicle is detected within the monitoring range of Blind Spot Assist at speeds above approximately 30 km/h, warning lamp : in Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to 3 m the exterior mirror on the corresponding side...
  • Page 215 Driving systems means of intermittent vibration through the steering wheel for up to 1.5 seconds. Important safety notes WARNING Lane Keeping Assist cannot always clearly detect lane markings. Status indicators in the status overview submenu In such cases, Lane Keeping Assist can: If Blind Spot Assist is activated, the display shows symbol : in the Status overview...
  • Page 216 Driving systems the lane markings are worn away, dark or Assist is ready for use, the lane markings in covered up, e.g. by dirt or snow the symbol are shown as solid lines ;. the distance to the vehicle in front is too short and thus the lane markings cannot be Setting the sensitivity of Lane Keeping detected...
  • Page 217 Driving systems ing lapses in concentration on the part of the Select Status overview Status overview in the Assist. Assist. driver, it suggests taking a break. menu and display the attention level page 251). Important safety notes The following information is displayed: the length of the journey since the last ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid.
  • Page 218 Driving systems Important safety notes If you switch off ATTENTION ASSIST in a vehi- cle without steering wheel buttons, the system PARKTRONIC is only an aid. It is not a substi- remains switched off even after you start the tute for your attention to the immediate sur- engine.

  • Page 219: Warning Displays

    Driving systems Warning displays Front area warning display on the centre of the dashboard The sensors must be free of dirt, ice or slush. Otherwise, they cannot function correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them ( page 361).

  • Page 220: Roll-Back Warning

    Driving systems The warning display is divided into five yellow behind the vehicle if the vehicle begins to roll and two red segments for each side of the backwards, e.g. after stopping on an uphill gra- vehicle. PARKTRONIC is operational if the dient.
  • Page 221 Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Only the red segments PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched itself off. in the PARKTRONIC If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified warning displays are lit. specialist workshop.

  • Page 222: Detecting Parking Spaces

    Driving systems PARKTRONIC is then deactivated for the rear pay attention to the PARKTRONIC warning area. messages ( page 216) during the parking procedure. WARNING you can intervene in the steering procedure While parking or pulling out of a parking to correct it at any time.
  • Page 223 Driving systems Active Parking Assist does not assist you park- When the vehicle is driving at speeds of up to ing in spaces that are parallel or at right angles approximately 30 km/h, parking symbol ; is to the direction of travel if: shown as a status indicator: the parking space is on a kerb in the header, on vehicles with automatic...
  • Page 224 Driving systems desired parking space in the instrument Drive forwards and be ready to brake at all cluster. times. On vehicles with automatic transmission, Vehicles with manual transmission: shift Active Parking Assist brakes the vehicle to a to reverse gear. standstill.
  • Page 225 Driving systems Exiting a parking space Vehicles with manual transmission: stop at a border of the parking space. Stop when In order that Active Parking Assist can assist PARKTRONIC sounds the continuous warn- you when exiting the parking space, the follow- ing tone, if not before.
  • Page 226 Driving systems Important safety notes display shows the Park Assist cancelled Park Assist cancelled message. Objects that are not at ground level appear Active parking assistance is cancelled auto- further away than they actually are, for matically in the following cases: example: you apply the parking brake.
  • Page 227 Driving systems In this case, have the camera position and To activate: make sure that the key is in setting checked at a qualified specialist position 2 in the ignition lock. workshop. Engage reverse gear or shift the transmis- the display has pixel errors sion to position k.

  • Page 228: "Reverse Parking" Function

    Driving systems Displays in the multimedia system dis- play PARKTRONIC warning displays for vehicles with Active Parking Assist Front warning displays Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- Vehicle icon as PARKTRONIC measure- imately 4.0 m from the rear of the vehicle ment operational readiness indicator White guide line without steering input, Rear warning displays...
  • Page 229 Driving systems Make sure that the reversing camera is switched on ( page 224). The lane and the guide lines are shown. With the help of white guide line :, check whether the vehicle will fit into the parking space. Using white guide line : as a guide, care- fully reverse until you reach the end posi- tion.

  • Page 230: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer vehicle is almost parallel in the parking Information on the audio system control space. knob can be found in the separate Operat- ing Instructions. Symbol = is highlighted. The distance "Coupling up a trailer" function specifications now only apply to objects that are at the same height as the ball neck.

  • Page 231: General Notes

    Towing a trailer the maximum permissible gross mass of WARNING both the towing vehicle and the trailer You could lose control of the vehicle/trailer the maximum permissible gross mass of combination if it begins to swerve. The vehi- vehicle combination cle/trailer combination could even overturn.

  • Page 232: Towing A Trailer

    Make a note of the number of the key which Observe the notes on ESP trailer stabilisation belongs to the trailer tow hitch. page 78). You can use this number to obtain a replacement key from a Mercedes-Benz Ser- vice Centre.

  • Page 233: Removing The Ball Coupling

    Towing a trailer The ball coupling locks into place automati- cally. The green marking on handwheel = is aligned with green area A on the ball cou- pling. The ball coupling is only securely engaged when the green marking on the handwheel is aligned with the green area on the ball coupling.

  • Page 234: Coupling Up A Trailer

    Towing a trailer For removal, you will need the key of the trailer tow hitch. Pull protective cap : off lock ; in hand- wheel =. Unlock lock ; in handwheel = using the key. Trailer tow hitch with detachable ball coupling Hold onto ball coupling ?.

  • Page 235: Decoupling A Trailer

    Towing a trailer Remove the objects that are preventing the The trailer's permanent power supply is trailer from rolling, e.g. wheel chocks. switched off when the vehicle's on-board volt- age is low and at the latest after six hours. Release the trailer parking brake. You can find more information about installing the trailer electrics at a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 236 Towing a trailer Open the vehicle socket cover. Insert adapter plug ; by lug : into groove = in the vehicle socket. Turn adapter plug ; clockwise as far as it will go. Close the cover so that it engages. If you are using an adapter cable, use cable ties to secure the cable to the trailer.

  • Page 237: Displays And Operation

    Displays and operation Useful information Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop immedi- These Operating Instructions describe all mod- ately. els as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time The on-board computer only shows messages of going to print.
  • Page 238 Displays and operation In daylight, the displays in the instrument clus- The red band in the rev counter indicates the ter are illuminated. A dimming function is not engine's overrevving range. possible in daylight. To protect the engine, the fuel supply is inter- On vehicles with steering-wheel buttons, the rupted when the red band is reached.

  • Page 239: On-Board Computer (Vehicles Without Steering-Wheel Buttons)

    On-board computer (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) On-board computer (vehicles with- Press briefly: È out steering-wheel buttons) selects the menu or display in the Settings Settings menu: exits the Operating the on-board computer submenu without adopting the last setting and returns to the Overview menu's start screen È...
  • Page 240 On-board computer (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) The following menus, displays and functions Additional speedometer (United Kingdom are only displayed when the vehicle is station- only) ary: Permanent display (not for United King- dom): outside temperature or speed next service due date display ( page 352) page 241) electronic check of the engine oil level...
  • Page 241 On-board computer (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) Trip computer menu Current fuel consumption menu Recuperation display Trip computer Range Distance Use the buttons in the instrument cluster. Length of journey Average fuel consumption Press È to select the fuel consumption bar display.
  • Page 242 On-board computer (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) Settings menu contact with hot gases or other leaking ser- vice products. There is a danger of injury. Introduction Allow an overheating engine to cool down before opening the bonnet. If there is a fire in the engine compartment, leave the bon- net closed and notify the fire brigade.
  • Page 243 On-board computer (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) and press and hold 3 in the Settings Settings If the display shows the Oper. only pos‐ Oper. only pos‐ menu for at least five seconds. sible with engine on sible with engine on message, confirm the message with 3 and start the engine.
  • Page 244 On-board computer (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) If the Attention Assist inoperative Attention Assist inoperative Press the f or g button to adjust the per- message is shown in the display, ATTEN- manent limiter in increments of ten. By TION ASSIST is not available due to a mal- selecting Off, you switch off the permanent function and is deactivated.

  • Page 245: On-Board Computer (Vehicles With Steering-Wheel Buttons)

    On-board computer (vehicles with steering-wheel buttons) The vehicle must be stationary. Use the but- On-board computer (vehicles with tons in the instrument cluster. steering-wheel buttons) Press È to select the Settings Settings menu. Operating the on-board computer Press 3 to select the Disp.
  • Page 246 The audio devices, telephone operation and voice control using the steering-wheel buttons in the right control panel only func- tion with a Mercedes-Benz audio or naviga- tion system. If you are using an audio or navigation system from another manufac- turer, the described functions may be restricted or not available at all.
  • Page 247 On-board computer (vehicles with steering-wheel buttons) Display To call up menu bar ? ? in the display section: press the = or ; steering- wheel button. The menu bar is faded out after a few sec- onds. Display section E shows the selected menu or submenu and display messages.
  • Page 248 On-board computer (vehicles with steering-wheel buttons) Displaying the range and current fuel Audio Audio menu ( page 248) consumption (telephone) menu ( page 249) Assist. Assist. (assistance) menu ( page 250) Service Service menu ( page 253) Settings Settings menu ( page 253) Trip menu Standard display...
  • Page 249 On-board computer (vehicles with steering-wheel buttons) Resetting values Use the steering wheel buttons. Press = or ; to select the Trip Trip menu. Press : or 9 to select the From From start start From reset From reset submenu. The values in the From start From start submenu are...
  • Page 250 On-board computer (vehicles with steering-wheel buttons) Route guidance not active Change of direction announced with a lane recommendation Direction of travel Road to which the change of direction Current street leads Distance to the change of direction and Route guidance activated distance graphic Recommended lane and new lane during a No change of direction announced...
  • Page 251 On-board computer (vehicles with steering-wheel buttons) Change of direction announced without Audio menu lane recommendation Selecting a radio station Road to which the change of direction leads Waveband with station preset Distance to the change of direction and Station distance graphic Station ;...

  • Page 252: On-Board Computer (Vehicles With Steering-Wheel Buttons)

    The track information does not appear in audio ® phones via Bluetooth AUX mode (Auxiliary audio mode: external at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre audio source connected). on the Internet at http://www.mercedes- benz.com/connect...
  • Page 253 On-board computer (vehicles with steering-wheel buttons) Answering a call Press : or 9 to select a telephone number. Press 6 or a to start dialling. To exit the telephone book: press ~ or Redialling The on-board computer saves the last names or numbers dialled in the redial memory.
  • Page 254 On-board computer (vehicles with steering-wheel buttons) activating or deactivating Blind Spot Assist You can also have the ATTENTION ASSIST page 252) assessment or the attention level displayed in the Status overview Status overview. setting the sensitivity of Lane Keeping Assist ( page 252) Status overview To display the attention level: press :...
  • Page 255 On-board computer (vehicles with steering-wheel buttons) Setting ATTENTION ASSIST Using the steering wheel buttons Press = or ; to select the Assist. Assist. Using the steering wheel buttons menu. Press = or ; to select the Assist. Assist. Press : or 9 to select ESP.
  • Page 256 On-board computer (vehicles with steering-wheel buttons) Press : or 9 to select the AdBlue AdBlue Service menu level level submenu. Overview Press a to confirm. ® The display shows the level of AdBlue ® You can find information on refilling AdBlue under "Refuelling"...
  • Page 257 On-board computer (vehicles with steering-wheel buttons) For all countries except the United King- shows certain information in kilometres or dom: miles. Using the Permanent display: Permanent display: function, you Use the steering-wheel buttons. can switch the display in the header between Press = or ;...
  • Page 258 On-board computer (vehicles with steering-wheel buttons) Press : or 9 to select the Date Date func- and asymmetrical dipped beam using the on- board computer ( page 193). tion. The display shows the current date. Use the steering wheel buttons. To set the date: press a again.
  • Page 259 On-board computer (vehicles with steering-wheel buttons) Use : or 9 to select the Surround Surround Press : or 9 to select the Rain Rain lighting lighting function. sensor sensitivity sensor sensitivity function. The current status appears. The display shows the current setting. To switch on/off: press a again.

  • Page 260: Display Messages (Vehicles Without Steering-Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) Activating/deactivating the acoustic Press a to confirm. locking verification signal Use : or 9 to select the Belt Belt adjustment adjustment function. The selected setting of the acoustic lock- The current status appears. ing verification signal must comply with the To switch on/off: press a again.

  • Page 261: Message Memory

    Display messages (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) The on-board computer only shows messages or warnings from certain systems in the instru- ment cluster display. You should therefore make sure your vehicle is operating safely at all times. If the operating safety of your vehicle is impaired, stop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.

  • Page 262: Safety Systems

    Display messages (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ABS, ESP inopera‐ ABS, ESP inopera‐ ® ABS, BAS, hill start assist, and ESP as well as its driving safety sys- tive tive tems are unavailable due to a malfunction. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could be automatically deactivated.
  • Page 263 Display messages (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Front-passenger Front-passenger The co-driver's airbag is disabled during the journey even though an airbag disabled airbag disabled adult or a person with a corresponding build is occupying the co- driver's seat.
  • Page 264 Display messages (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Front-passenger Front-passenger The co-driver's airbag is enabled during the journey although the co- airbag enabled airbag enabled driver's seat: is occupied by a child in a child restraint system, or a person of small stature is not occupied.
  • Page 265 Display messages (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions If these conditions are not met, the automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation system is malfunctioning. Fit the child restraint system on a suitable rear seat. Seat a person of small stature on a suitable rear seat. consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
  • Page 266 Display messages (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® , BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could be automatically deactivated. inoperative inoperative WARNING...
  • Page 267 Display messages (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The red ! indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up and a warning tone also sounds. Release park. brake Release park. brake You are driving with the parking brake applied or are making an emergency braking using the parking brake.
  • Page 268 Display messages (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The left or right-hand cornering light is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Left corner. light Left corner. light Right corner. Right corner. light light The left or right-hand dipped-beam headlamp is faulty. Halogen headlamp: replace the bulb ( page 134).
  • Page 269 Display messages (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The light sensor is faulty. The automatic headlamp feature is mal- functioning. AUTO lights inoper‐ AUTO lights inoper‐ Switch the light functions on/off manually ( page 124). ative ative Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
  • Page 270 Display messages (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The front left or front right side lamp or parking lamp is faulty. Halogen headlamp: replace the bulb ( page 134). Front left parking Front left parking LED headlamp: visit a qualified specialist workshop.

  • Page 271: Exhaust Filter

    Display messages (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions A warning tone also sounds. The battery is no longer being charged. Possible causes: faulty alternator torn poly-V-belt a malfunction in the electronics Stop the vehicle immediately, in accordance with the traffic con- ditions, and switch off the engine.
  • Page 272 Display messages (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ¯ ® A warning tone also sounds. The AdBlue system is malfunctioning. consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. AdBlue syst. Mal‐ AdBlue syst. Mal‐ func. func. ¯...
  • Page 273 Display messages (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The fan motor is faulty. Check the coolant temperature ( page 238). If the coolant temperature is below the maximum value specified below, you can drive on to the nearest qualified specialist work- shop.

  • Page 274: Driving Systems

    Display messages (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The oil level is too low. There is a risk of engine damage. Stop the vehicle immediately, in accordance with the traffic con- Stop vehicle Sw. Stop vehicle Sw.
  • Page 275 Display messages (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Cruise control Cruise control An activation condition for cruise control has not been met. - - - mph - - - mph You have tried to store a speed below 30 km/h for example. If conditions permit, drive faster than 30 km/h and store the speed.
  • Page 276 Display messages (vehicles without steering-wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. Caution Tyre malf. Caution Tyre malf. WARNING If you drive with a flat tyre, there is a risk of the following hazards: A flat tyre affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.

  • Page 277: Display Messages (Vehicles With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Ó A warning tone also sounds. The bonnet is open. WARNING The open bonnet may then block your view when the vehicle is in motion. There is a risk of an accident.
  • Page 278 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in these Operating Instructions. You can hide low-priority display messages using the a or % steering wheel button. The display messages are then stored in the message memory. Rectify the cause of a display mes- sage as soon as possible.

  • Page 279: Safety Systems

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ! ÷ ® ABS, BAS, hill start assist, and ESP as well as its driving safety sys- tems are unavailable due to a malfunction. inoperative See inoperative See ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could...
  • Page 280 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Front-passenger Front-passenger The co-driver front airbag is disabled during the journey even airbag disabled airbag disabled though an adult or a person with a corresponding build is occupying See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual the co-driver's seat.
  • Page 281 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Front-passenger Front-passenger The co-driver front airbag is enabled during the journey although the airbag enabled See airbag enabled See co-driver's seat: Owner's Manual Owner's Manual is occupied by a child in a child restraint system, or a person of small stature is not occupied.
  • Page 282 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions If these conditions are not met, the automatic co-driver front airbag deactivation system is malfunctioning. Fit the child restraint system on a suitable rear seat. Seat a person of small stature on a suitable rear seat.
  • Page 283 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions EBD is unavailable due to a malfunction. ABS, BAS, hill start assist ® and ESP as well as its driving safety systems, for example, are ÷...
  • Page 284 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ÷ ® , BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. The self-diagnosis function, for example, may not be complete. currently unavail. currently unavail.
  • Page 285 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The front left or right restraint system is malfunctioning. In addition, the 6 warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster. Front left malfunc‐ Front left malfunc‐ WARNING tion: consult work‐...
  • Page 286 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inopera- Assist currently Assist currently tive. Possible causes: unavail. See Own‐ unavail. See Own‐ the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision.
  • Page 287 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions The third brake lamp is faulty. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Third brake lamp Third brake lamp The left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is faulty. Standard tail lamp: replace the bulb ( page 134).
  • Page 288 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Malfunction See Malfunction See Vehicles with trailer hitch: a fuse may be defective. Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Check the fuses and if necessary replace any blown fuses (see the "Fuse assignment"...
  • Page 289 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Ø ® A warning tone also sounds. The AdBlue supply has been used up. You can drive the displayed route at a maximum speed of 20 km/h. Emer.
  • Page 290 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions A warning tone also sounds. The coolant is too hot. WARNING Coolant: stop Coolant: stop switch engine off switch engine off Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when the engine is overheated can cause fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
  • Page 291 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions ¸ The engine air filter is dirty and must be replaced. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Replace air cleaner Replace air cleaner A warning tone also sounds. On your vehicle with engine output above 100 kW, the oil level has dropped below the minimum level.

  • Page 292: Driving Systems

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions 120 km/h! 120 km/h! Only for certain countries: the maximum speed has been exceeded. Maximum speed Maximum speed Drive more slowly. exceeded exceeded À...
  • Page 293 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Collision Preven‐ Collision Preven‐ COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is not available due to a mal- tion Assist inoper‐ tion Assist inoper‐ function. ative ative Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Collision Preven‐...
  • Page 294 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Lane Keeping Lane Keeping Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Assist currently Assist currently Possible causes: unavail. See Own‐ unavail. See Own‐ the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision. er's Man.
  • Page 295 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Tyres Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Please correct Please correct The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres or the tyre tyre pressure tyre pressure pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
  • Page 296 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Tyre pressure moni‐ Tyre pressure moni‐ Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received tor currently tor currently from the tyre pressure sensors. The tyre pressure monitoring sys- unavailable unavailable tem is temporarily malfunctioning.
  • Page 297 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions Without changing Without changing A warning tone also sounds. You cannot change the transmission gear, consult work‐ gear, consult work‐ position due to a malfunction. shop shop If transmission position h is selected:...

  • Page 298: Indicator And Warning Lamps In The Instrument Cluster

    Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions & The hot-water auxiliary heater (stationary heater) is malfunctioning. When the vehicle is on a level surface and the engine has cooled inoperative See inoperative See down, make up to four attempts to switch on the hot-water auxili- Owner's Manual...
  • Page 299 Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster Seat belt Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp ü N After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up or flashes. A warning tone may also sound. Only for certain countries: the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for a maxi- mum of 6 seconds after the ignition is switched on.
  • Page 300 Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster Safety systems Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The ABS and brake system warning lamps light up while the engine is run- ning. ® EBD is unavailable due to a malfunction.
  • Page 301 Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ® ABS has been deactivated due to a malfunction. BAS, hill start assist and ESP as well as its driving safety systems, for example, are therefore also deactiva- ted.
  • Page 302 Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp ÷ ® N The yellow ESP warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ® ® , BAS, hill start assist, ESP trailer stabilisation and Crosswind Assist are unavailable due to a fault.
  • Page 303 Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp å ® N The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running or the ECO start/stop function is activated. ®...
  • Page 304 Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster Engine Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. There may be a fault, for example: in the engine management in the injection system in the exhaust system...
  • Page 305 Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The red coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. The coolant level is too low. If the coolant level is correct, the air supply to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunctioning.
  • Page 306 Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp observe the display messages. Stop the vehicle immediately, in accordance with the traffic conditions, and switch off the engine. Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( page 190).
  • Page 307 Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster Tyres Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp N The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit. The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tyres.
  • Page 308 Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster Vehicle Warning/ N N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions lamp Ð N The red power steering warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds. The steering power assistance could be malfunctioning.
  • Page 309 Introduction Introduction could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Important safety notes Only handle a disc when the vehicle is sta- tionary. WARNING If you operate information and communica- Bear in mind that, at a speed of only 50 km/h tion equipment integrated in the vehicle your vehicle is covering a distance of nearly when driving, you could be distracted from...

  • Page 310: General Notes

    Introduction www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung- operating two-way radios in the vehicle, transporter. always connect them to the low-reflection exterior aerial. Anti-theft protection When using the device please follow: The multimedia system is equipped with tech- the safety notes in these Operating Instruc- nical provisions to protect it against theft.

  • Page 311: Audio 10

    Audio 10 Audio 10 Overview Function Page Function Page x to sl m Adjusts the sound settings Radio mode: Enables manual entry of the frequency Selects the radio Stores and calls up a station Selects the waveband Media mode: Selects a track Selects system settings Telephone mode: Enters a telephone number...

  • Page 312: Display Overview

    Audio 10 Function Page Function Page Exits the menu bar/jumps Radio mode: to the menu bar Press briefly: station search Selects the previous/next Press and hold: sets a sta- line in the menu tion Media mode: Jumps to the left/right in Press briefly: skips back the menu bar Press and hold: rewinds...
  • Page 313 Audio 10 Activating or deactivating the Blue- Function Menu ® tooth function Press the i button and then confirm Volume with 9. Media Press the : button to select Activate Activate BT audio BT audio Bluetooth Bluetooth. Playback/stop play- ® Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth func- back...
  • Page 314 Audio 10 to s number keys and press the 9 but- ® Ending a Bluetooth connection ton to confirm. ® If you end the Bluetooth connection, the ® The Bluetooth device is authorised. ® Bluetooth device is not deleted from the ®...
  • Page 315 Audio 10 ® The 999 or 112 emergency call number is a Audio playback from a Bluetooth public service. Any misuse is punishable by device law. ® Requirement: the Bluetooth audio device is paired and connected to the multimedia sys- Making a call tem.
  • Page 316 Audio 15 Audio 15 Overview Function Page Function Page Ø x to sl m Selects navigation Radio mode: Enables manual entry of the frequency Selects the radio Stores and calls up a station Selects the waveband Displaying radio text Media mode: Selects system settings Selects a track Telephone mode:...
  • Page 317 Audio 15 Function Page Function Page Control knob Turn: selects menus and Radio mode: entries Press briefly: station search Press: confirms selection/ Press and hold: sets a sta- entry tion Media mode: 9 / : Press briefly: skips back Selects the previous/next Press and hold: rewinds line in the menu = / ;...

  • Page 318: Bluetooth Settings

    Audio 15 Display overview Operation Menu Telephone Telephone Call lists System Settings Display off ® Bluetooth settings ® Requirements for a Bluetooth con- nection Status bar ® You can connect Bluetooth -compatible Main menu bar mobile phones and other audio equipment to Display/selection window the multimedia system.

  • Page 319: Device List

    Audio 15 Searching for and pairing with a Blue- If the pairing process was successful, the ® Bluetooth device is automatically connec- ® tooth device ted to the multimedia system. Press the % button. ® Unpairing a Bluetooth device ® Select the Bluetooth audio function.
  • Page 320 Audio 15 Audio playback via the AUX jack Media mode The AUX jack is located in the left-hand stow- Memory card audio playback age compartment, next to the multimedia sys- tem. To insert the SD memory card: insert the SD memory card into the SD slot with the Connect an external device to the AUX jack.

  • Page 321: Gps Reception

    Audio 15 Remove the catch on the front side of the Only operate these devices if road traffic device holder. conditions permit. If you are unsure about This way, the navigation module is secured, the surrounding conditions, pull over to a as well as protected against theft.

  • Page 322: Useful Information

    Stowage spaces and stowage compartments Useful information Glove compartment These Operating Instructions describe all mod- els as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all of the described functions.

  • Page 323: Sun Visors

    Sun visors To open: briefly press cover of the specta- To remove: slide seat/berth combina- cles compartment :. tion ? as far back as possible The spectacles compartment opens down- page 110). wards. Pull stowage compartment = out to the To close: press the cover of the spectacles stop.

  • Page 324: Folding Table

    Folding table Glare from the side Install the folding table as described. Only move the folding table when the vehicle is Fold the sun visor down. stationary. After moving it, always make Pull the sun visor out of bracket ;. sure that the folding table is properly Swing the sun visor to the side.
  • Page 325 Folding table Moving the folding table Keep lever A pulled and move the folding table into the desired position. Release lever A. Move the folding table until it automatically engages in the next possible position. After repositioning the table, ensure that the folding table is properly secured again.
  • Page 326 Folding table Folding out the table panel Stowage spaces and stowage com- partments Recesses on the folding table Stowage compartments Stowage compartments ; can be used to stow large items, e.g. bottles. An insert can be fitted into stowage compart- Use handle : to pull the table panels out to ments ;...

  • Page 327: Cup Holder

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

  • Page 328: Bottle Holder

    Cigarette lighter both sealing rings ? are within stowage Cup holders in the cockpit compartment = upper edge A of the base is flush with stowage compartment =. To remove: grasp the bottom of cup holder : from below and remove by lifting its base ;...

  • Page 329: Socket

    12 V socket voltage does not drop too low. If the on-board In addition, flammable materials can ignite voltage is too low, power to the cigarette lighter socket is automatically switched off. This ensures that there is sufficient power to the hot cigarette lighter falls start the engine.

  • Page 330: Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call Sys- Tem

    Do not make an emer- gency call in the event of a breakdown or something similar. The Mercedes-Benz emergency call system is The ignition must be switched on and the available for at least ten years from the manu- starter battery must be sufficiently charged.

  • Page 331: Mercedes Pro Connect

    This could also cause in the speech channel to the Mercedes-Benz you to lose control of the vehicle. There is a emergency call centre.
  • Page 332 For certain countries only: a voice message General notes prompts you to confirm the data transfer. The Mercedes-Benz Customer Centre is availa- After confirmation, the required vehicle data ble to you around the clock for breakdown is transferred. During data transmission, you...

  • Page 333: Mobile Communications Equipment

    Only have the exterior aerial fitted by a qualified specialist workshop. Failure to observe the Mercedes-Benz installa- tion specifications can result in the invalida- tion of your vehicle's operating permit. You will find information on installing electrical or electronic equipment under “Vehicle elec-...

  • Page 334: Cle

    Loading guidelines Useful information Always make sure that the centre of gravity of the load is: These Operating Instructions describe all mod- between the axles els as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print.

  • Page 335: Load Distribution

    Load distribution and must be replaced. If you use load securing optional equipment are fitted. The maximum aids or lashing materials which are worn out, payload is thus reduced. the load may not be sufficiently secured and Observe the notes on load distribution could cause damage to property.

  • Page 336: Load Compartment Variants

    Securing loads The overall centre of gravity of the load should Securing loads always be as low as possible, centred and between the axles near the rear axle. Important safety notes Always transport loads in the load compart- WARNING ment and with the seat backrests folded up and properly locked in position.
  • Page 337 Lashing material tested in accordance with current standards (e.g. DIN EN) can be obtained from any specialist firm or Mercedes-Benz service centre. Variable lashing points in the guide rails (exam- when securing a load, always use the clos- ple: Tourer with seat rail system)
  • Page 338 Securing loads or be tossed about, striking vehicle occu- pants. There is a risk of injury. Before using the lashing eyelets, always make sure they are properly fitted and can- not be moved. Lashing angle for optimal load securing (example) Vertical to the load compartment floor load compartment floor Direction of propagation with 75°...

  • Page 339: Lashing Straps

    Lashing straps Remove your thumb from the pressure point If you combine several lashing points to and slide lashing eyelet ; until it engages. secure a load, you must always observe the maximum loading capacity of the weakest Turn metal retaining ring = so that it is per- lashing point.

  • Page 340: Tensioning Strap

    Lashing straps Tensioning strap Ratchet strap Tensioning lever fastened in detent position Observe the important safety notes page 336) and the notes in the "Securing Always observe the operating instructions or a load" section ( page 333). the notes of the manufacturer for the opera- To tighten the tensioning strap: press tion of the ratchet strap.
  • Page 341 Load securing aid Guide ratchet strap ? through slotted shaft WARNING A from behind as illustrated and tighten it. If vehicle occupants are seated behind a Swing tensioning lever ; back and forth load protection net, they may be squeezed until the ratchet strap has wound around up against the load protection net.

  • Page 342: Load Securing Aid

    Load securing aid Fitting Adjusting the front seat with the load pro- tection net installed Remove the load compartment partitioning as needed ( page 340). Fold tensioning element ; on straps = upwards. Clip the load protection net into upper The load protection net slackens.

  • Page 343: Stowage Compartments

    Load securing aid Stowage compartments To fold up to a 70° angle: pull handle : in the direction of the arrow. The luggage compartment partition is released. Swing luggage compartment partition ; upwards. To open: push handle : in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 344: Carrier Systems

    4 turns. Only fit roof carriers and rear racks that have been approved or recommended for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This will help avoid damage to the vehicle. You can fit a roof carrier to the roof and, for example, a rear-mounted cycle rack on the If possible, fit the luggage compartment parti- tailgate.

  • Page 345: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment Useful information If you have to carry out work in the engine compartment: These Operating Instructions describe all mod- switch off the ignition els as well as standard and optional equipment never touch the dangerous areas sur- of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print.

  • Page 346: Closing The Bonnet

    Engine compartment contact with hot gases or other leaking ser- vice products. There is a danger of injury. Allow an overheating engine to cool down before opening the bonnet. If there is a fire in the engine compartment, leave the bon- net closed and notify the fire brigade.

  • Page 347: Overview Of The Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment Hold support strut ? and lift the bonnet Observe the information on approved engine slightly. oils and oil consumption under "Service Prod- ucts and Capacities" ( page 406). Guide support strut ? towards retainer = and apply slight pressure to make it engage. You can check the oil level in the engine: Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall with on the display of the on-board computer...
  • Page 348 Engine compartment The display may show the following messages The engine oil level is detected while driving after the engine oil level measurement. the vehicle. Depending on the driving profile, the oil level can only be displayed after a driv- Display message ing time of up to 30 minutes and when the ignition is switched on.
  • Page 349 Engine compartment There is a risk of injury when accessing the Engine oil level Reduce oil level Engine oil level Reduce oil level and the bar for displaying the oil level is engine compartment. orange and is above "max" – As far as possible, allow the engine to cool The oil level is too high.
  • Page 350 Engine compartment park the vehicle in a safe location and on a WARNING level surface if possible. If engine oil comes into contact with hot secure the vehicle against rolling away. components in the engine compartment, it switch off the engine. may ignite.
  • Page 351 Engine compartment on vehicles without steering wheel but- the cap, you could be scalded if hot coolant tons ( page 344) sprays out. There is a risk of injury. on vehicles with steering wheel buttons Let the engine cool down before you open page 345) the cap.
  • Page 352 Brake fluid is hazardous to health. Also agent that complies with the Mercedes-Benz observe the safety notes in the "Service prod- Specifications for Service Products. ucts and capacities" section ( page 400).

  • Page 353: Washer Fluid

    Engine compartment paint, plastic or rubber, rinse with water WARNING immediately. Certain components in the engine compart- Have the brake fluid renewed every two years ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the at a qualified specialist workshop. Observe the radiator and parts of the exhaust system.

  • Page 354: Maintenance

    Please also refer to the notes about qualified specialist workshops ( page 35). A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the The scope and regularity of the inspection and service interval display after the service work maintenance work primarily depend on the has been carried out.
  • Page 355 Further information Battery can be obtained at a qualified specialist work- shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Important safety notes Hiding service displays Work on the battery, e.g. removing or instal-...

  • Page 356: Battery

    Wear acid-resistant protective always be sufficiently charged. gloves. If skin or clothes are Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if splashed with acid, neutralise the you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for splashes immediately with soapy a long period of time.

  • Page 357: Installation Locations

    For safety reasons, only replace a battery WARNING with a battery that has been recommended Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of by Mercedes-Benz. injury. These batteries have been tested and approved for your vehicle. They provide Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or cloth- increased impact protection to prevent vehi- ing.
  • Page 358 Battery Pull the battery out of the seat base until the negative terminal can be released and removed. Disconnect the negative clamp from nega- tive terminal =. Remove the negative clamp in such a way that the battery cable terminal no longer touches negative terminal =.
  • Page 359 Battery Place the positive clamp cover on positive when connecting and disconnecting a bat- terminal :. tery. Fold both handles = down onto the battery. When jump-starting, make sure that the Push the battery into the seat base until the battery poles with identical polarity are negative terminal can be connected.
  • Page 360 A battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and A discharged battery can freeze at tempera- approved by Mercedes-Benz is available as an tures below freezing point. When jump-start- accessory. Only this device permits the charg- ing the vehicle or charging the battery, ing of the battery in its installed position.

  • Page 361: Notes On Care

    Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for retaining quality in the long term. WARNING Use care products and cleaning agents recom- mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. If you use openings in the bodywork or detachable parts as steps, you could: slip and/or fall...

  • Page 362: Washing By Hand

    Care High-pressure cleaner Make sure that: the side windows and roof are completely WARNING closed The water jet of circular-jet nozzles (dirt the climate control blower is switched off grinders) can cause damage not visible from the windscreen wiper switch is in position the outside to tyres or chassis components.

  • Page 363: Cleaning The Windows

    In such cases, visit a qualified spe- Mercedes-Benz. cialist workshop. Remove impurities immediately, where pos- sible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard.

  • Page 364: Cleaning The Wiper Blades

    Care Cleaning the wiper blades Cleaning the sensors Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and WARNING do not scrub. You will otherwise scratch or If the windscreen wipers are set in motion damage the sensors. when cleaning the windscreen or wiper If you clean the sensors with a high-pres- blades, you could become trapped.
  • Page 365 Care Vehicles with rear doors Remove foreign objects from the vicinity of contact surfaces ; and contact pins : of Clean camera lens : with clean water and the sliding door. a soft cloth. Clean contact surfaces ; and contact pins : with a mild cleaning agent and a soft cloth.

  • Page 366: Cleaning The Display

    Cleaning the display Heavy soiling: use mild soapy water or care products and cleaning agents recommended For cleaning, do not use any of the follow- and approved by Mercedes-Benz. ing: alcohol-based thinner or petrol Cleaning the steering wheel and gear...
  • Page 367 Mercedes-Benz. Only use leather care agents that have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Cleaning the seat covers Observe the manufacturer's instructions. Microfibre cloths should not be used to clean covers made from genuine or artificial Cleaning the seat belts leather.

  • Page 368: Useful Information

    Where can I find...? The jack is maintenance-free. If there is a Useful information malfunction, please contact a qualified spe- cialist workshop. These Operating Instructions describe all mod- els as well as standard and optional equipment Stowage compartment in the seat of your vehicle that were available at the time base of going to print.
  • Page 369 Where can I find...? Stowage compartment in the rear To remove tools: open the stowage com- partment. Opening/closing the stowage compart- Open clamping strap = and remove ment jack ? by pulling it upwards at an angle from the stowage tray compartment. Remove vehicle tool bag A upwards from the stowage tray compartment.
  • Page 370 Where can I find...? Tighten clamping strap C. The vehicle tool kit or tyre-change tool kit is in the seat base of the left front seat Close the stowage compartment. page 365). To remove the jack: release clamping Stowage space in the load compart- strap :.

  • Page 371: Jump-Starting

    If the indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster do not light up at low tem- peratures, the discharged battery may have You will find a sticker with the Mercedes-Benz frozen. In this case you may neither charge the Service24h telephone number on the B-pillar battery nor jump-start the vehicle.
  • Page 372 Jump-starting low temperatures. Have the thawed battery vehicles with manual transmission: shift checked at a qualified specialist workshop. to neutral. Do not use a rapid charging device to start the switch off all electrical consumers, e.g. vehicle. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, audio equipment, blower.

  • Page 373: Tow-Starting And Towing Away

    Tow-starting and towing away Connect the negative terminal clamp of the WARNING jump lead to negative terminal ; of the If the steering wheel lock is engaged, the battery of another vehicle, and then to earth vehicle can no longer be steered. There is a contact ? of your own vehicle.

  • Page 374: Fitting/Removing The Towing Eye

    Tow-starting and towing away Pull away smoothly when towing away or Fitting/removing the towing eye tow-starting a vehicle. If the tractive power is too high, the vehicles could be damaged. Shift the automatic transmission to posi- tion i and do not open the driver's or front-passenger door when towing the vehi- cle away.
  • Page 375 Tow-starting and towing away Unscrew the towing eye. Towing away the vehicle with both Insert cover : with the lug at the top and axles on the ground press it in at the bottom until it engages. Important safety notes Stow the towing eye and the screwdriver with the vehicle tool kit ( page 365).

  • Page 376: Transporting The Vehicle

    Tow-starting and towing away Recovering a vehicle that is stuck Tow-starting (emergency engine starting) When recovering a vehicle that has become stuck, pull it as smoothly and Vehicles with automatic transmission evenly as possible. If the tractive power is too high, the vehicles could be damaged. Do not tow-start vehicles with automatic transmission.

  • Page 377: Fuse Links

    Fuse links Fuse links The fuse allocation chart and important safety information on the fuses can be found in the "Fuse allocation chart" supplement.

  • Page 378: Useful Information

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you stay Accessories that are not approved for your within the wheel size category when replac- vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being ing a wheel. That way you avoid having to used correctly can impair operating safety.

  • Page 379: Operation

    Operation odometer displays, only 245/45 R 19 XL tyres as possible to check the wheels and tyres for are permitted in the wheel size category 2. damage. Hidden tyre damage could also be causing the unusual handling characteristics. If you change the vehicle wheel size when If you find no signs of damage, have the tyres installing new tyres, such as when switching to and wheels checked at a qualified specialist...

  • Page 380: Winter Operation

    If you change wheel size when installing new Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility tyres, check they correspond to the correct for this type of damage. wheel size category ( page 375).

  • Page 381: Snow Chains

    Winter operation page 375). If the assignment changes with- tics may be severely affected. There is a risk out recoding the control units in the vehicle, of an accident. the speedometer will not display the speed To prevent risks: accurately. Driving safety systems and driving systems may then be operationally impaired or you should therefore adapt your driving may detect a malfunction and switch them-...

  • Page 382: Tyre Pressure

    For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- the tyres may wear excessively and/or mends that you use only snow chains that unevenly, which may greatly impair tyre have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehi- traction. cles or that are of a corresponding standard of quality.
  • Page 383 This can also result in tyre pressure loss. There is a risk of accident. Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps specifically provided by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto the tyre valve. WARNING If the tyre pressure drops repeatedly, the wheel, valve or tyre may be damaged.
  • Page 384 Tyre pressure the tyre pressures and correct them if neces- Tyre pressure monitor sary. General notes If possible, only correct tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. In vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring The tyres are cold: system, the vehicle's wheels have sensors fit- if the vehicle has been parked with the tyres ted which monitor the tyre pressure in all four out of direct sunlight for at least three hours...
  • Page 385 Tyre pressure Observe the notes on the recommended tyre Use the steering wheel buttons. pressure ( page 379). Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition The tyre pressure monitoring system is not lock. able to warn you of a sudden loss of air, e.g. Press the = or ;...
  • Page 386 Tyre pressure tyre pressure must be corrected at the next Press 3 to confirm. opportunity. The display shows the message Tyre.pr.mon.active Tyre.pr.mon.active. If the display shows the Check tyre(s) Check tyre(s) message, the tyre pressure in one or more Press 3 to confirm. of the tyres has dropped sharply.
  • Page 387 Tyre pressure range. The new tyre pressure levels are then country Radio equipment approval accepted as reference values and moni- number tored. Morocco MR7907 ANRT 2013 If you wish to cancel the restart: 05/03/2013 press the % button. Moldova 1024 The tyre pressure levels stored at the last restart will continue to be monitored.
  • Page 388 Tyre pressure Partially laden vehicle Fully laden vehicle Tyre size Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle 195/65 R 16 C 320 kPa 340 kPa 360 kPa 360 kPa (3.2 bar/ (3.4 bar/ (3.6 bar/ (3.6 bar/ 46 psi) 49 psi) 52 psi) 52 psi)
  • Page 389 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure for the spare wheel is 350 kPa (3.5 bar/51 psi). Partially laden vehicle Fully laden vehicle Tyre size Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle 195/65 R 16 C 320 kPa 340 kPa 410 kPa 410 kPa (3.2 bar/ (3.4 bar/...
  • Page 390 Tyre pressure Partially laden vehicle Fully laden vehicle Tyre size Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle 205/65 R 16 C 300 kPa 310 kPa 360 kPa 390 kPa (3.0 bar/ (3.1 bar/ (3.6 bar/ (3.9 bar/ 44 psi) 45 psi) 52 psi) 57 psi)
  • Page 391 Tyre pressure Vehicles with a permissible axle load of 1650 kg on the rear axle Partially laden vehicle Fully laden vehicle Tyre size Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle 225/55 R 17 C 310 kPa 310 kPa 350 kPa 380 kPa (3.1 bar/ (3.1 bar/...

  • Page 392: Changing A Wheel

    Changing a wheel Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 3.2 t and 4x4 all-wheel drive The following tyre pressure levels apply to vehicles with: a permissible gross weight of 3.2 t 4x4 all-wheel drive a permissible axle load of 1750 kg on the rear axle the tyres referred to under "Wheel and tyre combinations"...

  • Page 393: Storing The Wheels

    Changing a wheel if included in the vehicle equipment, take Storing the wheels the tyre-change tool kit out of the vehicle Wheels that are not being used should be tool kit ( page 365). stored in a cool, dry and preferably dark place. Apart from some country-specific variants, Protect the tyres against oil, grease and fuels.

  • Page 394: Removing A Wheel

    Mercedes-Benz. If the jack is used incorrectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is raised. the vehicle's jack is intended only to raise the vehicle for a short time when changing a wheel.

  • Page 395: Lowering The Vehicle

    For safety rea- sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use wheel bolts which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel. On vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure monitor, electronic components are located in the wheel.

  • Page 396: General Notes

    Push the edge of the wheel trim onto the tyres or the vehicle. wheel rim with both hands until it engages Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for dam- into place. Make sure the wheel trim retain- age resulting from the use of tyres, wheels ing catches engage on the steel wheel.
  • Page 397 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres R 16 Tyres Steel or light-alloy wheels 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 52 195/65 R16 C 100/98T 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 52 195/65 R16 C 104/102T (100T) 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 52 205/65 R16 C 103/101H 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 52 205/65 R16 C 107/105T (103T)
  • Page 398 Wheel and tyre combinations R 18 Tyres Light-alloy wheel 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 15, 16, 17 245/45 R18 XL 100W 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 15, 16, 17 245/45 R18 XL 100V R 19 Tyres Light-alloy wheel 8 J x 19 H2 ET 52 15, 16, 17, 18...

  • Page 399: Spare Wheel

    Spare wheel function for this wheel. The system may con- Spare wheel tinue to show the tyre pressure of the wheel that has been removed for a few minutes. The Important safety notes value displayed for the position where the WARNING spare wheel is fitted is not the same as the current tyre pressure of the spare wheel.
  • Page 400 Spare wheel Screw on the bolt along with spare wheel Push auxiliary tool ; through the opening bracket =. into the winch guide. To do so, use wheel wrench : with Attach wheel wrench = to auxiliary tool ; attached auxiliary tool ;. for the spare wheel lifter.
  • Page 401 Spare wheel Attach wheel wrench = to auxiliary tool ; for the spare wheel lifter. Turn wheel wrench = in the direction of arrow A until you feel resistance and the friction clutch of the winch overwinds in jerks. The wheel is firmly secured to the underside of the vehicle.

  • Page 402: Useful Information

    Directive 72/245/EEC. A telephone or two-way radio to be fitted in Vehicle electronics the vehicle must be approved. You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Working on the engine electronics Service Centre. When using mobile phones and two-way...

  • Page 403: Service Products And Capacities

    Service products and capacities for every vehicle and may deviate from what Identification plates is shown here. The data valid for your vehi- cle can be found on the identification plate Vehicle identification plate with of your vehicle. vehicle identification number (VIN) Vehicle identification number (VIN) Vehicle identification plate on the driver's side B- pillar...

  • Page 404: Tank Content

    Keep the doors and windows closed while for the implied warranty. refuelling. You will recognise the service products approved by Mercedes-Benz by the following If you or others come into contact with fuel, inscription on the containers: observe the following points: MB-Freigabe (e.g.
  • Page 405 Service products and capacities on the instruction label on the filler flap of Total capacity Approximately 70 l your vehicle of which reserve Approximately 10 l on the fuel pump or pump nozzle suitable fuel for your vehicle throughout Europe Vehicles with a petrol engine Depending on equipment, the total capacity of the fuel tank may vary.

  • Page 406: Fuel Additives

    Do not use fuel additives. Fuel additives could impair the engine output and damage the catalytic converter and engine. Fuel grade Mercedes-Benz approves the use of B10 fatty WARNING acid methyl ester (low-sulphur diesel fuel with If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash...
  • Page 407 If the identification is not clear, do not refuel. Information about current country-specific fuel sulphur content is available: from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com under the For diesel fuel with maximum 7 % by vol- specifications on Sheet Number.

  • Page 408: Information On Fuel Consumption

    Service products and capacities tries are reliable up to an outside temperature operating conditions of -22 °C. You can normally use winter diesel the fuel type and fuel grade used fuel without problems at the outside tempera- The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the tures expected in the country where it is on following situations: sale.
  • Page 409 If AdBlue is pumped out of the AdBlue tank, engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz e.g. during repair work, do not use this fluid to engines. Mercedes-Benz recommends having refill the tank. The purity of the fluid can no the oil changed at a qualified specialist work- longer be guaranteed.
  • Page 410 229.5 diesel engines: MB-Freigabe or MB Approval 228.5, 229.3, 229.5 or ACEA C3 Mercedes-Benz approval is indicated on the oil container by the inscription „MB-Freigabe“ or This must only be added once and the „MB Approval“ and the corresponding designa- amount must not be greater than 1.0 l.

  • Page 411: Oil Change

    Have the brake fluid replaced at specified Mercedes-Benz recommends having the oil intervals by a qualified specialist workshop. changed at a qualified specialist workshop. There is usually a notice in the engine compartment to remind you when the next brake fluid change is due.

  • Page 412: Maintenance Interval

    Service products and capacities Use only approved brake fluids that comply ments in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser- Service Products Sheet Number 325.5. vice Products. Always check for the identifica- Information about antifreeze and corrosion tion DOT 4 plus.

  • Page 413: Mixing Ratio

    If windscreen washer concen- Only the refrigerant R‑134a and the PAG trate gets onto hot components of the oil approved by Mercedes-Benz may be engine or the exhaust system, it may ignite. used. The approved PAG oil may not be There is a risk of fire and injury.

  • Page 414: Vehicle Data

    The data may therefore differ for vehicles with optional equipment. You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. You will find information about the vehicle's noise level and exhaust gas standard in the vehicle documents.
  • Page 415 Vehicle data 116 CDI / 119 BlueTEC / BlueTEC / At engine speed 1400 – 1400 – 1250 – 2400 rpm 2400 rpm 4000 rpm Number of cylinders Valves per cylinder Displacement 2143 cm 2143 cm 1991 cm Maximum engine speed 4550 4550 6300...
  • Page 416 Loading rail on side- 100 daN For safety reasons, only use roof carriers wall tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. These help to prevent damage. The values specified apply only to loads rest- Maximum roof load 150 kg ing on the floor of the load compartment if:...

  • Page 417: Trailer Loads

    Vehicle data Trailer loads Reduce the load on shorter roof carriers pro- portionately. The maximum load per pair of When towing a trailer, the permissible gross roof carrier support points is 50 kg. The maxi- vehicle weight is increased by 100 kg for vehi- mum load of a basic carrier bar for rail is cles with passenger vehicle approval.
  • Page 418 Vehicle data Vehicles with engine power output below 100 kW: Maximum permis- 3700 – 4800 kg sible gross weight of vehicle/trailer combination at 12% gradient Permissible trailer 1000 – 2000 kg load, braked at 12% gradient Permissible trailer 750 kg load, unbraked Permissible nose 100 kg...

  • Page 420: Publication Details

    Publication details Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehicles and about Daimler AG can be found on the following websites: http://www.mercedes-benz.com http://www.daimler.com Documentation team You are welcome to forward any queries or suggestions you may have regarding these Operating Instructions to:...
  • Page 421 É4475842104Z102ÁËÍ 4475842104Z102 Order no. T447 0033 02 Part no. 447 584 21 04 Z102 Edition A0...

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