2005 Mercedes-benz M Class Owners Manual

Operator’s Manual

M-Class

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Order No. 6515 4237 13 Part No. 163 584 33 96 USA Edition A 2005

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Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers, we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time:

앫 Please read this manual carefully,

then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

앫 Please follow the recommendations

contained in this manual. They are de- signed to acquaint you with the opera- tion of your Mercedes-Benz.

앫 Please pay attention to the warnings

and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc- cupants.

We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information................................ 9
Operator’s Manual............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 13
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada......................... 13
Where to find it.................................... 15
Symbols............................................... 16
Operating safety .................................. 17
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 17
Problems with your vehicle.................. 18
Reporting safety defects...................... 19
Reporting safety defects ................ 19
Vehicle data recording......................... 20

Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 20

At a glance .......................................... 21
Cockpit................................................. 22
Instrument cluster ................................ 24
Center console ..................................... 27
Upper part ...................................... 27
Lower part ...................................... 28
Overhead control panel ........................ 29

Getting started ................................... 31
Unlocking ............................................. 32
Remote control with folding key ..... 32
Adjusting .............................................. 35
Seats............................................... 35
Steering wheel ................................ 40
Mirrors............................................ 41
Driving .................................................. 43
Fastening the seat belts.................. 43
Starting the engine ......................... 47
Switching on headlamps ................. 50
Turn signals and high beam ............ 50
Windshield wipers........................... 51
Rear window wiper/washer ........... 52
Problems while driving.................... 53

Contents

Parking and locking.............................. 54
Parking brake ................................. 54
Switching off headlamps................. 55
Turning off engine........................... 55
Locking ........................................... 56

Safety and Security ........................... 57
Occupant safety ................................... 58
Airbags ........................................... 59
Seat belts ....................................... 64
Children in the vehicle .................... 67
Blocking of rear door window operation ........................... 74
Panic alarm .......................................... 75
Activating........................................ 75
Deactivating.................................... 75
Driving safety systems ......................... 76
ABS................................................. 76
BAS................................................. 78
4-ETS .............................................. 79
EBP ................................................. 80
ESP ................................................. 80

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Anti-theft systems................................ 83
Immobilizer..................................... 83
Anti-theft alarm system.................. 83
Tow-away alarm, glass breakage sensor.................... 84

Controls in detail ............................... 87
Locking and unlocking ......................... 88
Remote control with folding key..... 88
Opening the doors from the inside ............................... 90
Opening the liftgate........................ 91
Closing the liftgate ......................... 92
Automatic central locking .............. 93
Locking and unlocking from the inside ............................... 94

Seats ................................................... 95

Removing and installing front seat head restraints............... 95
Rear seat head restraints ............... 96
Heated seats*................................ 98
Rear seats ...................................... 99
Third row seats* .......................... 102
Memory function* ............................. 105
Storing positions into memory ..... 106
Recalling positions from memory ............................... 106
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position......... 106
Lighting.............................................. 107
Combination switch ..................... 107
Fog lamps .................................... 111
Hazard warning flasher ................ 113
Interior lighting............................. 114
Instrument cluster ............................. 117
Instrument cluster illumination .... 117
Coolant temperature gauge ......... 118
Display in the speedometer ......... 118
Resetting trip odometer ............... 119
Tachometer.................................. 119
Outside temperature indicator ..... 119
Setting the clock .......................... 119

Automatic transmission..................... 120
One-touch gearshifting ................ 121
Gear ranges ................................. 122
Gear selector lever position ......... 123
Driving tips................................... 124
Towing a trailer ............................ 125
Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 126

Transmission control – LOW RANGE mode ............................ 127
Switching on LOW RANGE mode.. 127
Switching off LOW RANGE mode . 127
Good visibility .................................... 128
Rear view mirrors......................... 128
Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors............. 130
Windshield wipers ........................ 131
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 133
Rear window wiper....................... 133
Sun visors .................................... 134
Rear window defroster................. 135

Automatic climate control ................. 136
Automatic mode........................... 139
Adjusting air volume and air distribution manually............... 139
Defrosting .................................... 140
Air recirculation mode.................. 140
Air conditioning............................ 141
Residual heat and ventilation ....... 142
Rear passenger compartment ventilation and rear automatic climate control ............ 143
Front and rear air vents................ 144
Power windows.................................. 146

Opening and closing the side windows ......................... 146
Synchronizing power windows ..... 148
Rear quarter windows* ................ 148
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ............... 150

Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof............ 150
Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding sunroof............ 152

Driving systems .................................. 153
Cruise control ............................... 153
Parktronic* system (Parking assist) ............................. 156
Loading............................................... 160
Loading instructions ..................... 160
Partition net* ................................ 162
Cargo compartment cover blind* . 164
Cargo floor plates ......................... 165
Roof rack* .................................... 166
Useful features ................................... 167
Storage compartments ................. 167
Cup holders .................................. 169
Armrest in rear seat bench ........... 170
Ashtrays and cigarette lighter....... 171
Electrical outlet............................. 173
Telephone* ................................... 173
Tele Aid*....................................... 174
Garage door opener...................... 183
Trip computer* ............................. 189

Contents

Operation.......................................... 195
The first 1000 miles (1500 km).......... 196
Driving instructions ............................ 197
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 197
Drinking and driving...................... 197
Pedals........................................... 197
Power assistance.......................... 197
Brakes .......................................... 198
Driving off ..................................... 199
Parking ......................................... 200
Tires.............................................. 200
Hydroplaning ................................ 201
Tire traction .................................. 201
Tire speed rating........................... 202
Winter driving instructions............ 202
Standing water ............................. 204
Off-road driving............................. 204
Trailer towing................................ 211
Passenger compartment............... 215
Driving abroad .............................. 216
Control and operation of radio transmitters..................... 216
Catalytic converter ....................... 217
Emission control ........................... 217
Coolant temperature .................... 218

Contents

At the gas station............................... 219
Refueling ...................................... 219
Check regularly and before a long trip.......................... 221
Engine compartment.......................... 222
Hood ............................................ 222
Engine oil...................................... 223
Transmission fluid level ................ 227
Coolant level ................................ 227
Battery ......................................... 228
Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 230
Tires and wheels ................................ 231
Important guidelines .................... 231
Life of tire..................................... 232
Direction of rotation ..................... 232
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 232
Rotating wheels............................ 233
Winter driving..................................... 235
Winter tires................................... 235
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 236
Snow chains ................................. 236

Maintenance...................................... 237

Clearing the maintenance service indicator ..... 237
Maintenance service term exceeded ............................. 238
Calling up the maintenance service indicator ..... 238
Resetting the maintenance service indicator ..... 238
Vehicle care....................................... 240
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 240

Practical hints.................................. 247
What to do if … .................................. 248
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 248
Additional indicators in the speedometer display.......... 263
Where will I find ...? ........................... 264
First aid kit ................................... 264
Vehicle tool kit ............................. 264
Spare wheel (space-saver tire) ..... 266

Unlocking/locking in an emergency.................................... 268
Unlocking the vehicle................... 268
Locking the vehicle ...................... 269
Fuel filler flap ............................... 269
Manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever .. 270

Opening/closing in an emergency.................................... 271
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ......... 271
Replacing key batteries ..................... 272
Remote control ............................ 273
Replacing bulbs ................................. 274
Bulbs............................................ 274
Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 276
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps .... 279
Adjusting headlamp aim .............. 282
Replacing wiper blades...................... 283
Removing ..................................... 283
Installing ...................................... 283
Flat tire.............................................. 284
Mounting the spare wheel ........... 284

Battery............................................... 288
Disconnecting the battery............ 289
Removing the battery................... 289
Charging and reinstalling the battery ................. 289
Reconnecting the battery............. 289
Jump starting ..................................... 291
Towing the vehicle............................. 293
Front towing eye .......................... 295
Rear towing eye ........................... 295
Stranded vehicle .......................... 296
Fuses ................................................. 297
Aids for changing fuses................ 298
Main fuse box............................... 298
Fuse box in front passenger footwell .............. 299

Technical data .................................. 301
Parts service....................................... 302
Warranty coverage ............................. 303

Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...................... 303
Identification labels ............................ 304
Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................. 305
Engine ................................................ 306
Rims and tires .................................... 307
Rims and tires............................... 307
Spare wheel .................................. 308
Electrical system ................................ 309
Main Dimensions................................ 310
Weights .............................................. 311

Contents

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc........... 312
Capacities..................................... 312
Engine oils .................................... 314
Engine oil additives....................... 314
Air conditioning refrigerant........... 314
Brake fluid .................................... 314
Premium unleaded gasoline.......... 315
Fuel requirements......................... 315
Gasoline additives......................... 315
Coolants ....................................... 316
Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* system ......... 319
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio............... 319
Consumer information........................ 320
Uniform tire quality grading .......... 320

Technical terms ............................... 323

Index ................................................. 329

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Product information

Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Introduction Product information

We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces- sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center where you will receive comprehen- sive information, also on permissible tech- nical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

Introduction Operator’s Manual

This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.

We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating proce- dures. The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

Service and warranty information

The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: 앫 New Light Truck Limited Warranty, 앫 Emission System Warranty, 앫 Emission Performance Warranty, 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and

Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),

앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws

(Lemon Laws).

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(1) the same substantial defect or mal-

function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,

(2) the same substantial defect or mal-

function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct- ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or

Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au- thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal- functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the pe- riod of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles (approx. 29 000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair at- tempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc- curs:

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(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different sub- stantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calender days.

Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.

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Additional charges may be applicable for a breakdown location determined not to be a reasonably accessible roadside location as determined by our authorized technician and tow service provider. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro- gram Brochure in your glove box.

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Maintenance

Roadside Assistance

The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Cus- tomer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Roadside Assistance will be provided in ac- cordance with standard program guide- lines which include providing service to the vehicle up to a reasonable distance from a paved roadway. We will make every effort to assist in a breakdown situation, howev- er, the accessibility of your vehicle will be determined by our authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center techni- cian or the tow service provider on a case-by-case basis and may be a factor in our ability to respond.

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Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that: 앫 service facilities or replacement parts

may not be readily available,

앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,

앫 gasoline may have a considerably low- er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.

Change of address or ownership

If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Ser- vice (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail- able to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Truck” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

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Warning!

This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform tasks for which conventional 2-wheel drive passenger cars are not intended. This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from conventional passenger cars in driving conditions which may occur on streets, highways and off-road use.

This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars. As with other vehicles of this type, if you make sharp turns at excessive speeds or abrupt maneuvers, the vehicle may roll over or may go out of control and crash. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury.

Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Operator’s Manual. Take time to become familiar with the driving characteristics of this vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Do not attempt sharp turns at excessive speeds or abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. When driving off-road or working the vehicle hard, do not overload it. And, always wear your seat belts at all times. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.

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왔 Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color so you can find information quickly.

At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.

Getting started Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle.

Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety features of your vehicle.

Introduction Where to find it

Controls in detail Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed on your ve- hicle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni- cal innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.

Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi- cle.

Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter.

Technical data All important technical data for your vehi- cle can be found in this section.

Indexes The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms. The table of contents and the index are de- signed to help you find information quickly and easily. The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation: 앫 this Operator’s Manual 앫 the Maintenance Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi- cle.

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Introduction Symbols

The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:

Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi- cle.

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Warning!

왘 This symbol points to instructions for

you to follow.

Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.

왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.

컄 Page

Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle.

컄컄

Helpful hints or further information you may find useful.

->

This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page. In the glossary of technical terms, this symbol is used to in- dicate cross-references to term definitions.

Display Words appearing in the multi- function display are printed in the type shown here.

왔 Operating safety

Introduction Operating safety

Warning!

Warning!

Proper use of the vehicle

Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are in- terconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other sys- tems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.

See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components.

Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.

Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore nev- er turn off the engine while driving.

Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur- bance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road.

Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the ve- hicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or re- pairs.

Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this

manual

앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan-

dards

Warning!

Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Re- moval of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or per- sonal injury.

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Introduction Problems with your vehicle

If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M4G 4C9

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왔 Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.

Introduction Reporting safety defects

Reporting safety defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor ve- hicle safety from the Hotline.

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왔 Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices

Introduction Vehicle data recording

(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others 앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or 앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law. Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system.

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At a glance Cockpit

Instrument cluster

Center console

Overhead control panel

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At a glance Cockpit

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Item

1 Hood lock release 2 Parking brake pedal 3 Parking brake release 4 Left cup holder 5 Combination switch

앫 Exterior lights 앫 High beam 앫 Turn signals

6 Cruise control lever 7 Instrument cluster 8 Hazard warning flasher

switch

9 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions

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169
50

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117
113

Item

a Windshield wiper/washer

switch

b Front Parktronic* warning

indicator c Glove box d Right cup holder e Storage compartment f Electrical outlet g Horn h Headlamp washer button* j Steering lock with ignition k Steering wheel lever

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169

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At a glance Cockpit

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At a glance Instrument cluster

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Page

Item

Page

Item

1 Gauge for

Coolant tempera- ture Outside tempera- ture Fuel reserve warning lamp

2 Knob for

Activating instru- ment cluster Adjusting intensity of instrument lamps Main odometer Trip odometer readout/reset Activating Maintenance System indicator

118

119

259

117

117

118
119

237

3 Left indicator lamps

with: ¿ Brake Assist

System (BAS)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) malfunction warning lamp

{ Electronic Traction System (4-ETS) mal- function indicator lamp

- Antilock Brake Sys- tem (ABS) malfunc- tion indicator lamp 2 Brake pad wear in-

dicator lamp

259

248

261

: Low engine oil level

260

warning lamp

/ Low engine coolant level warning lamp

256

At a glance Instrument cluster

Item ê Low range indicator

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lamp

252

? Engine malfunction

254

indicator lamp, USA only

± Engine malfunction

254

indicator lamp, Canada only 4 Speedometer with:

v 4-ETS (Electronic

258

Traction System)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning lamp Trip/main odometer Display for Mainte- nance System Engine oil level indi- cator

118

237

224

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Item _ Steering wheel ad- justment not locked

< Seat belt telltale 1 Supplemental Re-

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260
262

straint System (SRS) indicator lamp

É Brake warning lamp # Charge indicator

lamp

A High beam head-

lamp indicator

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261

50

Item

7 Knob for setting clock 8 Tachometer with:

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Display for Selector lever position Clock

122

119

9 K Right turn signal

indicator lamp a L Left turn signal indicator lamp

At a glance Instrument cluster

Item

Page

5 Photo sensor

(adjusts the brightness of the digital displays located in 1, 4 and 8)

6 Right indicator lamps

with: W Low wind-

shield/headlamp washer system fluid level warning lamp 7 Front passenger air-

bag switched off ‡ Front fog lamp

switched on

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112

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왔 Center console Upper part

Item

1 Air vents, automatic

climate control

2 MCS, see separate

operating instructions

3 Automatic climate control

Rear window defroster switch

4 Seat heater switch*,

passenger side

5 Rear quarter window

switch*, right

6 ESP control switch

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135

98

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At a glance Center console

Item

7 Rear window

wiper/washer switch 8 Rear quarter window

switch*, left

9 Seat heater switch*,

driver’s side

a Front and rear fog lamp

switch

b Indicator lamp for antitheft

alarm system

c Transmission control

switch, LOW RANGE mode

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111

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Item

1 Ashtray with cigarette

lighter

2 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission

3 Power window switch, right

front door

4 Power window switch, right

rear door

5 Parktronic system* deactivation switch

6 Storage compartment with

cup holder

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146

146

159

169

Item

7 Exterior rear view mirror

adjustment switch Exterior rear view mirror electrically folding*

8 Central locking switch 9 Power window switch, left

rear door

a Switch for rear door win-

dow override

b Power window switch, left

front door

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93
146

74

146

At a glance Center console

Lower part

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왔 Overhead control panel

At a glance Overhead control panel

Item

1 Front left interior lighting 2 Signal transmitter buttons

for garage door opener

3 Front right interior lighting 4 Roadside Assistance

button Information button

5 Interior lighting control 6 Trip computer* display 7 Rear view mirror

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128

Item

8 Right reading lamp on/off 9 Automatic antiglare func-

tion* on/off

a Left reading lamp on/off b Glass breakage sensor c Trip computer* control Tow-away alarm switch

d Tele Aid* (emergency call

system) button

e Tilt/sliding sunroof*

switch

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Adjusting

Driving

Parking and locking

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Remote control with folding key

왘 Press unlock button Œ on the re-

mote control. All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up.

왘 Press release button 4 on the remote

control. The key folds out.

왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the key in

the steering lock (컄 page 33).

For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 88).

Remote control with folding key 1  Panic button (컄 page 75) 2 Œ Unlock button 3 ‹ Lock button 4 Release button for key 5 Š Unlock button for liftgate

Getting started Unlocking

The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further information. The corresponding page refer- ences are located at the end of each seg- ment.

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Steering lock positions

2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical

consumers) and driving position All lamps in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the igni- tion is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 248).

3 Starting position

Steering lock 0 For removing key

The steering is locked when the key is removed from the steering lock. If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the locking mechanism to engage.

1 Unlocking steering

Power supply to some electrical con- sumers, such as seat adjustment.

Getting started Unlocking

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the steering lock and lock the vehi- cle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehi- cle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious per- sonal injury.

When you switch on the ignition, the in- dicator and warning lamps in the instru- ment cluster come on. This indicates that the respective systems are opera- tional. They should go out when the en- gine is running.

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The key can only be withdrawn in position 0. If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the key to be turned clockwise to position 1. A warning sounds when the driver’s door is opened and the key is in steer- ing lock position 0 or 1. The key can only be removed from the steering lock with the gear selector le- ver in position P.

To prevent accelerated battery dis- charge and a possible dead battery, al- ways remove the key from the steering lock when the engine is not in opera- tion.

For more information, see “Remote control with folding key” (컄 page 88).

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왔 Adjusting

Warning!

All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion.

Seats

The seats can be adjusted either manually or electrically, depending on the vehicle’s equipment.

Warning!

Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide un- der the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck.

That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and belts are properly posi- tioned on the body. Your seat must be ad- justed so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 43). Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being ad- justed.

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the steering lock and lock your vehicle.

Even with the key removed from the steer- ing lock, the power seats* can also be oper- ated when the respective door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip- ment may cause an accident and/or seri- ous personal injury.

Getting started Adjusting

Warning!

Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger front air- bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it in- flates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufactur- er’s instructions.

1 BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens

Automotive Corp.

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A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

Manual seat adjustment

1 Seat fore and aft adjustment 2 Backrest tilt 3 Seat height

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Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Lift handle 1. 왘 Slide seat to the desired position. 왘 Allow handle 1 to reengage. 왘 Check for proper seat engagement

before driving.

Adjust seat to a comfortable seating posi- tion that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The posi- tion should be as far rearward as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.

When moving the seat, make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats.

Seat backrest tilt 왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33). 왘 Turn handwheel 2 forward or back- ward until your hands are slightly ang- led when holding the steering wheel.

Seat height 왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33). 왘 Lift handle 3. 왘 Use your body weight to push the seat

downwards.

왘 Lift your weight off the seat to obtain a

higher seat position.

왘 Release lever 3.

Head restraint height

1 Release button Raising: 왘 Manually adjust the height of the head

restraint by pulling it upward.

Lowering: 왘 To lower the head restraint, push

release button 1 and press down on the head restraint.

Getting started Adjusting

Warning!

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi- ble.

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Head restraint tilt

Power seat* adjustment The seat adjustment switch is located on the entry side of each front seat base.

Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint. 왘 Push or pull on the upper edge of the

head restraint cushion.

For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 95).

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1 Backrest tilt 2 Seat fore and aft adjustment 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat height 왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

or

왘 Open the respective door.

Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or backward

in the direction of arrow 1.

Adjust seat to a comfortable seating posi- tion that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The posi- tion should be as far to the rear as possi- ble, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.

When moving the seat, make sure there are no items in the footwell or be- hind the seat. Otherwise you could damage the seat. The memory function* (컄 page 105) lets you store the setting for the seat positions together with the setting for the exterior rear view mirrors.

Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported.

Seat backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 1 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di-

rection of arrow 4.

Head restraint height

1 Release button Raising: 왘 Manually adjust the height of the head

restraint by pulling it upward.

Lowering: 왘 To lower the head restraint, push

release button 1 and press down on the head restraint.

Getting started Adjusting

Warning!

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi- ble.

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Head restraint tilt

Steering wheel

Steering wheel adjustment

Warning!

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv- ing, or driving without the adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the steering lock and lock your ve- hicle.

Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

1 Lever 왘 To unlock the steering column, move

lever 1 to its stop down.

왘 Move steering wheel to the desired po-

sition.

왘 To lock the steering column, move

lever 1 to its stop up. The steering wheel is once again locked into position.

Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint. 왘 Push or pull on the upper edge of the

head restraint cushion.

For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 95).

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! Do not drive the vehicle until you have properly locked the steering column. If the indicator lamp _ (컄 page 26) comes on while the engine is running, the steering column is not locked prop- erly.

Getting started Adjusting

Mirrors

Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi- tions.

Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view

mirror.

For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” (컄 page 128).

Warning!

Exterior rear view mirrors

In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks.

Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al- low the liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary.

Warning!

Exercise care when using the passenger- side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your in- terior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state and by applying plenty of water.

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The buttons are located on the lower part of the center console.

1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

button

2 Passenger-side exterior rear view

mirror button

3 Adjustment button

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왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33). 왘 Press button 1 for the driver’s side ex- terior rear view mirror or button 2 for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror.

왘 Push adjustment button 3 up, down, left, or right according to the desired setting.

For information on how to reposition the exterior mirror housing when it was forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), see “Folding exterior mirrors in and out manually*” (컄 page 130).

With the front doors closed, the exteri- or rear view mirrors can still be adjust- ed for approximately 30 minutes after the ignition has been switched off.

The memory function* (컄 page 105) lets you save the exterior mirror set- tings together with the seat and steering wheel settings.

At low outside temperatures, the exte- rior mirrors will be automatically heated.

For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” (컄 page 128).

왔 Driving

Warning!

Do not lay any objects in the driver’s foot- well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clear- ance for the pedals.

During sudden driving or braking maneu- vers, the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate.

Fastening the seat belts

Warning!

Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women.

Failure to wear and properly fasten and po- sition your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts.

If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed.

In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The airbags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts (컄 page 58).

Getting started Driving

Warning!

Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger front air- bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it in- flates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufactur- er’s instructions.

1 BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens

Automotive Corp.

컄컄

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컄컄

A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

Warning!

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body.

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Warning!

Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Make sure everyone riding in the vehicle is cor- rectly restrained with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one per- son at a time.

Warning!

Read and observe the additional warning no- tices printed in the “Safety and Security” section (컄 page 62) and (컄 page 64).

1 Latch plate 2 Buckle 3 Release button 4 Seat belt outlet

왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt

앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible

on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen.

앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly up-

right position.

앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one

person at a time.

앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a per-

son and another object at the same time. When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. 앫 Check your seat belt during travel to

make sure it is properly positioned.

앫 Make sure the seat belt is always fitted snugly. Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing.

from seat belt outlet 4.

왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips.

왘 Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until

it clicks.

왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to

a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.

왘 If necessary, adjust the seat belt to the

correct height (컄 page 46).

Proper use of seat belts 앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening. 앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder

portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck). Never pass the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm. For this purpose, you can adjust the height of the belt outlet (컄 page 46).

Getting started Driving

Warning!

Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They could tear.

Do not allow the belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. This could damage the belt.

Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effective- ness of the belts.

Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash, they may not be able to provide adequate protection.

Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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Seat belt height adjustment Seat belt height can be adjusted for the fol- lowing seats: 앫 Driver’s seat 앫 Passenger seat 앫 Outer rear seats Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder por- tion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck or pass under the arm).

1 Release button

Adjusting seat belt higher 왘 Slide belt outlet upward.

The belt outlet engages in various posi- tions.

Adjusting seat belt lower 왘 Press and hold release button 1. 왘 Slide belt outlet in desired position. 왘 Let go of release button 1.

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Starting the engine

Automatic transmission

Warning!

Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause uncon- sciousness and lead to death.

Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one win- dow fully open.

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with gear selector lever

lock

R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see “Automatic transmission” (컄 page 120).

Getting started Driving

Starting 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set

to P.

왘 Do not depress accelerator. 왘 Turn the key in the steering lock to position 3 and hold until the engine starts (컄 page 33).

왘 Depress the brake pedal.

The gear selector lever lock is released. For information on turning off the engine, see “Turning off engine” (컄 page 55).

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Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: 왘 Turn key in steering lock to position 0

and repeat starting procedure. Remember that extended starting at- tempts can drain the battery. 왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 291). If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a mal- function in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Light Truck Center.

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Parking brake

1 Parking brake pedal 2 Release handle

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the steering lock, and lock the vehicle.

Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in an accident and/or se- rious personal injury.

왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on

handle 2. The warning lamp É in the instru- ment cluster goes out.

Driving 왘 Depress the brake pedal. 왘 Move gear selector lever to position D

or R.

Wait for the gear selection process to