2013 Mercedes-benz G Class UK Owners Manual

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G-Class Owner's Manual Nur für internen Gebrauch / For internal use only Symbols In this manual, you will find the following sym- bols: G WARNING Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. H Environmental note Environmental notes provide you with infor- mation on environmentally aware actions or disposal. ! Notes on material damage alert you to dangers that could lead to damage to your vehicle. i These symbols indicate useful instruc- tions or further information that could be helpful to you. This symbol designates an instruc- tion you must follow. Several consecutive symbols indi- cate an instruction with several steps. (Y page) This symbol tells you where you can find further information on a topic. This symbol indicates a warning or an instruction that is continued on the next page. Display This text indicates a message on YY the display. Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you first drive off, read this Owner's Manual carefully and familiarise yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warn- ing notices in this manual. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury. The equipment or model designation of your vehicle may vary according to: Rmodel Rorder Rcountry variant Ravailability The illustrations in this manual show a left- hand-drive vehicle. On right-hand-drive vehi- cles, the layout of components and controls differs accordingly. Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its vehicles to the state of the art. Mercedes-Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas: Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations. The following are integral components of the vehicle: ROwner's Manual RService Booklet REquipment-dependent supplements Keep printed copies of the documents in the vehicle at all times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass the documents on to the new owner. The technical documentation team at Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant motoring. 4615845581 É4615845581(ËÍ Contents Index ....................................................... 4 At a glance ........................................... 17 Introduction ......................................... 13 Safety ................................................... 23 Opening and closing ........................... 37 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 49 Lights and windscreen wipers ........... 57 Climate control .................................... 77 Driving and parking ............................ 85 Display and display messages ......... 117 Stowing and features ....................... 127 Maintenance and care ...................... 139 Breakdown assistance ..................... 153 Wheels and tyres .............................. 173 Technical data ................................... 187 4 Index ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Function/notes ................................ 35 Important safety notes .................... 35 Warning lamp ................................. 121 Activating/deactivating air-recir- culation mode ...................................... 81 Additives (engine oil) ........................ 194 Adjusting the seat ............................... 51 ADR (working speed governor) .......... 95 Airbags Front airbag (driver, front passenger) ....................................... 27 Important safety guidelines ............. 26 Triggering ......................................... 25 Air-conditioning system see Heating and air-conditioning system Cleaning valves .............................. 144 Warning lamp ................................. 124 Air filter Air vents Important safety notes .................... 83 Setting ............................................. 83 Setting the centre air vents ............. 83 Setting the side air vents ................. 83 All-wheel drive Transfer case ................................. 110 Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Approach/departure angle .............. 109 Aquaplaning ....................................... 103 Assembly tool General notes ................................ 138 Radio aerial .................................... 138 ASSYST service interval display Resetting a service message ......... 146 Service messages .......................... 146 Automatic car wash .......................... 147 Automatic transmission Driving tips ...................................... 93 Emergency running mode ................ 95 Important safety notes .................... 91 Kickdown ......................................... 93 Overview .......................................... 91 Problem (fault) ................................. 95 Pulling away ..................................... 88 Releasing the parking lock man- ually ................................................. 95 Selector lever ................................... 91 Shift ranges ..................................... 93 Trailer towing ................................... 93 Automatic transmission emer- gency running mode ........................... 95 Auxiliary heating Activating/deactivating ................... 82 Important safety notes .................... 82 Axle load, permissible (trailer tow- ing) ...................................................... 201 BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 36 Battery Warning lamp (control panel) ......... 163 Warning lamp (instrument cluster) . 123 Battery (vehicle) Charging ........................................ 161 Important safety notes .................. 160 Jump starting ................................. 163 Overview ........................................ 160 Battery isolating switch ...................... 87 Blackout lighting Switching on/off .............................. 59 Bodystyling bar ................................. 138 Bonnet Closing ........................................... 141 Important safety notes .................. 140 Opening ......................................... 140 Opening completely ....................... 141 Brake fluid Brakes Notes ............................................. 195 ABS .................................................. 35 BAS .................................................. 36 Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 195 Driving tips .................................... 102 Important safety notes .................. 102 Parking brake ................................ 101 Warning lamp ................................. 120 see Flat tyre see Towing away Convoy lighting ................................ 72 Breakdown Bulb Bulbs Additional turn signal lamp .............. 68 Blackout brake lamps ...................... 71 Blackout lighting .............................. 67 Blackout tail lamp ............................ 69 Brake lamp ...................................... 69 Dipped-beam headlamps ................. 65 Foglamps ......................................... 66 Licence plate lamp ........................... 72 Main-beam headlamps ..................... 65 Rear foglamp ................................... 70 Replacing ......................................... 65 Reversing lamp ................................ 70 Side lamp ......................................... 66 Tail lamp .......................................... 69 see Changing bulbs Care Automatic car wash ....................... 147 Display ........................................... 150 Headlamps ..................................... 150 High-pressure cleaner .................... 148 Interior ........................................... 150 Matt paintwork .............................. 149 Notes ............................................. 147 Paint .............................................. 148 Plastic trim .................................... 150 Seat belt ........................................ 151 Seat covers .................................... 151 Trailer coupling .............................. 150 Wheels ........................................... 148 Windows ........................................ 149 Wiper blades .................................. 149 Centre console Lower section .................................. 22 Overview .......................................... 21 Changing a bulb Rear (chassis cab with 12 V elec- trical system) ................................... 73 Changing bulbs Important safety notes .................... 63 Overview of bulb types .................... 64 Reversing lamps .............................. 70 Turn signals (front) ........................... 67 Changing gears .................................... 92 Index Checklist After driving off-road ...................... 107 Before driving off-road ................... 107 Child-proof lock Child-proof locks Rear door ......................................... 34 Rear doors ....................................... 34 Children Child seat In the vehicle ................................... 29 Restraint systems ............................ 29 ISOFIX .............................................. 31 On the front-passenger seat ............ 30 Recommendations ........................... 34 Suitable positions ............................ 33 Top Tether ....................................... 31 Chock Climate control Cockpit see Wheel chock Setting the air vents ........................ 83 Overview .......................................... 18 Combination switch ............................ 60 Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 143 Notes ............................................. 195 Temperature gauge ........................ 118 Coupling jaw ...................................... 166 Daytime driving lights Switching on/off (switch) ................ 59 Diagnostics connection ...................... 14 Diesel .................................................. 192 Diesel particle filter .......................... 101 Differential lock Disengaging ................................... 113 Front axle ...................................... 113 Rear axle ........................................ 113 Transfer case ................................. 112 see Differential lock Differential locks Engaging ........................................ 112 General notes ................................ 111 Terrain ........................................... 111 Dipped-beam headlamp Switching on/off .............................. 59 6 Index Dipped-beam headlamps Changing bulbs ................................ 65 Setting for driving abroad (sym- metrical) .......................................... 58 Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 150 Display message ASSYST service interval display ..... 145 Opening (from the inside) ................ 39 Door Doors Overview .......................................... 39 Driving abroad Symmetrical dipped beam ............... 58 Driving in mountainous terrain Approach/departure angle ............ 109 Driving downhill ............................. 109 Gradient-climbing capability (maximum) ..................................... 109 Driving off-road see Off-road driving Driving on flooded roads .................. 103 Driving safety system Electronic Brake-force Distribution .. 36 Important safety guidelines ............. 35 Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 35 BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 36 Overview .......................................... 35 Driving tips Aquaplaning ................................... 103 Automatic transmission ................... 93 Brakes ........................................... 102 Downhill gradient ........................... 102 Driving abroad ................................. 58 Driving in winter ............................. 105 Driving on flooded roads ................ 103 Driving on sand .............................. 108 Driving over obstacles ................... 108 Gravel roads .................................. 108 Icy road surfaces ........................... 105 Off-road driving .............................. 106 Off-road fording ............................. 104 Snow chains .................................. 176 Symmetrical dipped beam ............... 58 Towing a trailer .............................. 113 Travelling uphill .............................. 109 Tyre grip ........................................ 103 Tyre ruts ........................................ 108 Wet road surface ........................... 102 EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) Function/notes ................................ 36 Emergency start facility ................... 163 Engine Engine number ............................... 191 Jump-starting ................................. 163 Running irregularly ........................... 90 Starting problems ............................ 90 Starting the engine with the key ...... 88 Stopping ........................................ 101 Warning lamp (engine diagnostics) 122 Engine electronics Notes ............................................. 189 Problem (fault) ................................. 90 Engine oil Additives ........................................ 194 Checking the oil level ..................... 142 Checking the oil level (on-board computer) ...................................... 142 Filling capacity ............................... 194 Notes about oil grades ................... 194 Topping up ..................................... 143 Viscosity ........................................ 194 Environmental protection Note ................................................. 13 Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 13 Filler cap see Fuel filler flap Fire extinguisher ............................... 154 First-aid kit ......................................... 154 Fitting a wheel Removing a wheel .......................... 181 Fitting wheels Fitting a wheel ............................... 181 Raising the vehicle ......................... 179 Securing the vehicle against roll- ing away ........................................ 179 Flat tyre Preparing the vehicle ..................... 159 Index Fuel Floormat ............................................. 138 Foglamps Switching on/off .............................. 60 Folding seat ......................................... 53 Frequencies Mobile phone ................................. 189 Two-way radio ................................ 189 Important safety notes .................. 192 Notes about consumption ............. 193 Premium-grade unleaded petrol ..... 192 Problem (malfunction) ................... 100 Quality (diesel) ............................... 192 Refuelling ......................................... 96 Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 192 Fuel/water separator Service ........................................... 146 Warning lamp ................................. 124 Fuel filler flap Fuel reserve Fuel tank Opening/closing .............................. 98 see Fuel Capacity ........................................ 192 Problem (malfunction) ................... 100 Fuse allocation chart ........................ 170 Fuse box Front-passenger footwell ............... 170 Fuse extractor ................................... 170 Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 170 Before changing ............................. 170 Fuse allocation chart ..................... 170 Fuse box in the front-passenger footwell .......................................... 170 Important safety notes .................. 169 Main fuse box ................................ 170 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 188 Glove compartment .......................... 130 Gradient-climbing capability (max- imum) ................................................. 109 Hazard warning lamps ........................ 61 Headlamp Cleaning system (function) .............. 61 Cleaning system (notes) ................ 196 Headlamp range Headlamps Controlling ....................................... 61 Cleaning ......................................... 150 Misting up ........................................ 62 Topping up the cleaning system .... 144 Head restraints Adjusting ......................................... 52 Removing/fitting ............................. 53 Heating and air-conditioning sys- tem Activating/deactivating air-recir- culation mode .................................. 81 Activating/deactivating heating system ............................................. 79 Adjusting air outlets ......................... 83 Cooling with air dehumidification ..... 80 Demisting the windows .................... 81 Demisting the windscreen ............... 81 Important safety notes .................... 78 Increasing/reducing temperature .... 80 Overview .......................................... 79 Problems with the cooling with air dehumidification function ................ 80 Setting the airflow ........................... 80 Switching rear window heating on/off .............................................. 81 High-pressure cleaners .................... 148 Immobiliser .......................................... 36 Increasing/reducing temperature (heating and air-conditioning sys- tem) ...................................................... 80 Indicator and warning lamps Overview .......................................... 20 Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 19 Instrument cluster lighting .............. 119 Instrument panel Instrument panel display ............... 119 8 Index Interior lighting ................................... 62 Automatic control system ................ 62 Manual control ................................. 62 Overview .......................................... 62 Reading lamp ................................... 62 ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 31 Jack Pump lever ..................................... 180 Storage location ............................ 155 Using ............................................. 179 Jump-starting Jump leads ..................................... 163 Using a jump-starting socket ......... 165 Jump starting (engine) ...................... 163 Jump-starting socket ........................ 165 Key Loss ................................................. 39 Malfunction ...................................... 39 Overview .......................................... 38 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 39 Starting the engine .......................... 88 Unlocking/locking vehicle ............... 38 Key positions Key .................................................. 87 Lashing eyelets ................................. 134 Lights Blackout lighting .............................. 59 Convoy marking ............................... 72 Dipped-beam headlamps ................. 59 Driving abroad ................................. 58 Foglamps ......................................... 60 Hazard warning lamps ..................... 61 Headlamp flasher ............................. 60 Headlamp range .............................. 61 Light switch ..................................... 58 Main-beam headlamps ..................... 60 Rear foglamp ................................... 60 Side lamps ....................................... 59 Slider lock ........................................ 59 Switching the daytime driving lights on/off (switch) ....................... 59 Turn signals ..................................... 60 see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting Loading guidelines ............................ 128 Locking From the inside (central locking button) ............................................. 39 Luggage compartment enlarge- ment Important safety notes .................. 130 M+S tyres ........................................... 176 Main-beam headlamps Switching on/off .............................. 60 Main fuse box .................................... 170 Matt finish (cleaning instructions) . . 149 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop Mirrors Mobile phone see Exterior mirrors Frequencies ................................... 189 Installation ..................................... 189 Transmission output (maximum) .... 189 Notes on running in a new vehicle .... 86 Occupant safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 29 Important safety notes .................... 24 Odometer ........................................... 119 Off-road driving Checklist ........................................ 107 Driving on sand .............................. 108 Important safety notes .................. 106 Travelling uphill .............................. 109 Off-road fording ................................. 104 Oil see Engine oil Oil level (warning lamp) .................... 124 Operating safety Diagnostics connection ................... 14 Outside temperature display ........... 118 Paint code .......................................... 191 Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 148 Parking ............................................... 100 Important safety notes .................. 100 Parking brake Operating ....................................... 101 Warning lamp ................................. 122 see Parking brake Parking lock Releasing manually .......................... 95 Petrol .................................................. 192 Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 150 Platform dropside Important safety notes .................... 44 Opening/closing .............................. 45 Removing/fitting ............................. 45 Power supply (trailer) ....................... 116 Preheater block ................................... 97 Pulling away Automatic transmission ................... 88 Index Rear seat bench Folding into an upright position ..... 132 Rear-view mirror .................................. 55 Rear window heating .......................... 81 Rear window wiper Switching on/off .............................. 74 Refuelling Important safety notes .................... 96 Refuelling process ........................... 98 see Fuel Reserve (fuel tank) Reserve fuel Restraint system see Fuel Warning lamp ................................. 122 see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Rev counter ........................................ 118 Reversing lamp Changing bulbs ................................ 70 Safety Qualified specialist workshop ........... 15 Seat Radiator cover ................................... 142 Radio aerial Assembly tool ................................ 138 Removing ....................................... 138 Removing the radio aerial .............. 138 Securing ........................................ 138 Securing the radio aerial ................ 138 Rear bench seat Rear door Rear foglamp Rear lamps Opening/closing .............................. 40 Switching on/off .............................. 60 see Lights Folding forward .............................. 131 Seats Children in the vehicle ..................... 29 Child restraint systems .................... 29 Safety system see Driving safety systems Side-facing bench seat in the lug- gage compartment .......................... 54 Folding back .................................. 131 Seat backrest Seat belt Cleaning ......................................... 151 Fastening ......................................... 29 Important safety guidelines ............. 27 Releasing ......................................... 29 Seat heating Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 54 Adjusting the head restraint ............ 52 Cleaning the cover ......................... 151 Correct driver's seat position ........... 50 Folding the folding seat forward ...... 53 Important safety notes .................... 50 Overview .......................................... 50 Switching seat heating on/off ......... 53 10 Index Securing a load .................................. 133 Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 195 Coolant (engine) ............................ 195 Engine oil ....................................... 194 Fuel ................................................ 191 Important safety notes .................. 191 Notes ............................................. 191 Washer fluid ................................... 196 Setting the airflow .............................. 80 Shift ranges ......................................... 93 Short journeys (diesel particle fil- ter) ...................................................... 101 Side windows Important safety notes .................... 46 Opening/closing .............................. 46 Ski rack .............................................. 136 Slider lock ............................................ 59 Sliding windows .................................. 47 Snow chains ...................................... 176 Sockets 12V socket .................................... 136 24V port ........................................ 137 24V socket .................................... 136 Spare fuses ........................................ 170 Spare wheel Fitting ............................................ 178 Notes/data .................................... 184 Spare wheel bracket at the rear .... 157 Spare wheel carrier under the vehicle ........................................... 158 Spare wheel bracket Swinging to the side ........................ 42 Specialist workshop ............................ 15 Split rear door ...................................... 42 SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) Introduction ..................................... 24 Warning lamp ................................. 122 Warning lamp (function) ................... 25 Starting the engine Important safety notes .................... 88 Stowage areas ................................... 129 Stowage compartment Door stowage compartment .......... 130 Map pockets .................................. 130 Stowage compartment (platform truck) .................................................. 135 Stowage compartments Glove compartment ....................... 130 Important safety information ......... 129 Summer tyres .................................... 176 Sun visor ............................................ 136 Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Tail lamps see Lights see Rear lamps Technical data Capacities ...................................... 191 Chassis-cab ........................... 197, 198 Information .................................... 188 Long-wheelbase panel van ............. 196 Long-wheelbase station wagon ...... 197 Trailer loads ................................... 201 Tyre pressures ............................... 184 Tyres .............................................. 182 Tyres/wheels ................................. 182 Wheels ........................................... 182 Temperature Coolant .......................................... 118 Outside temperature ...................... 118 Theft-deterrent system Immobiliser ...................................... 36 Top Tether ............................................ 31 Towing Important safety notes .................. 166 In the event of malfunctions .......... 169 Towing a trailer Axle load, permissible .................... 201 Trailer tow hitch ............................. 198 Towing away With both axles on the ground ....... 167 Towing coupling ................................ 166 Towing eye Front .............................................. 167 Rear ............................................... 167 Tow-starting Important safety notes .................. 166 Index 11 Tyres Changing a wheel .......................... 178 Checking ........................................ 175 Direction of rotation ...................... 179 Grip ................................................ 103 Important safety notes .................. 174 Replacing ....................................... 178 Service life ..................................... 175 Storing ........................................... 179 Technical data ............................... 182 Tyre size (data) .............................. 182 Tyre tread ...................................... 175 see Flat tyre Underride guard (collapsible) .......... 158 Unlocking From inside the vehicle (central unlocking button) ............................. 39 Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 15 Data acquisition ............................... 15 Electronics ..................................... 189 Equipment ....................................... 13 Implied warranty .............................. 15 Leaving parked up ......................... 101 Lowering ........................................ 182 Pulling away ..................................... 88 Raising ........................................... 179 Registration ..................................... 15 Securing from rolling away ............ 179 Towing away .................................. 166 Tow-starting ................................... 166 Transporting .................................. 167 see Technical data Vehicle identification number see VIN Vehicle identification plate .............. 191 Vehicle tool kit .................................. 155 VIN ...................................................... 191 Trailer 7-pin connector ............................. 116 Coupling up ................................... 115 Power supply ................................. 116 Trailer coupling (cleaning instruc- tions) .................................................. 150 Trailer loads Technical data ............................... 201 Trailer tow hitch ................................ 115 Trailer towing Driving tips .................................... 113 Mounting dimensions .................... 198 Shift range ....................................... 93 Trailer loads ................................... 201 Transfer case General notes ................................ 110 Indicator lamp ................................ 125 Shifting .......................................... 110 Shifting (general notes) .................. 110 Shifting (important safety notes) ... 110 Shifting to neutral .......................... 111 Shift range ..................................... 110 Switching off the off-road gear ratio ............................................... 111 Switching on the off-road gear ratio ............................................... 111 Transmission see Automatic transmission Transmission position display ........... 92 Transmission positions ....................... 92 Transport (vehicle) ............................ 167 Travelling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 109 Resetting ....................................... 119 Trip meter Turn signals Two-way radio Frequencies ................................... 189 Installation ..................................... 189 Transmission output (maximum) .... 189 Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate Tyre pressure Recommended ............................... 177 Table (single tyres) ......................... 178 Changing bulbs (front) ..................... 67 Switching on/off .............................. 60 Vehicle data Windscreen wipers Problem (malfunction) ..................... 75 Rear window wiper .......................... 74 Replacing the wiper blades .............. 74 Switching on/off .............................. 73 Winter Driving in winter ............................. 105 Winter operation ............................ 176 Winter operation Overview ........................................ 176 Snow chains .................................. 176 Winter tyres Wiper blades M+S tyres ...................................... 176 Cleaning ......................................... 149 Important safety notes .................... 74 Replacing ......................................... 74 Working speed governor see ADR 12 Index Walk-on bonnet ................................. 137 Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 120 Air filter .......................................... 124 Battery ........................................... 123 Brakes ........................................... 120 Brake wear .................................... 120 Coolant level .................................. 123 Engine diagnostics ......................... 122 Oil Level ......................................... 124 Parking brake ................................ 122 Preglow .......................................... 122 Reserve fuel ................................... 122 Reserve fuel (yellow) ...................... 122 SRS ................................................ 122 Transfer case ................................. 125 Washer fluid ................................... 125 Water separator ............................. 124 Warning triangle ................................ 154 Washer fluid (warning lamp) ............ 125 Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 182 Wheel chock ...................................... 156 Wheels Changing/replacing ....................... 178 Changing a wheel .......................... 178 Checking ........................................ 175 Cleaning ......................................... 148 Cleaning (warning) ......................... 179 Fitting a new wheel ........................ 181 Fitting a wheel ............................... 179 Important safety notes .................. 174 Overview ........................................ 174 Removing a wheel .......................... 181 Storing ........................................... 179 Technical data ............................... 182 Tightening torque ........................... 182 Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 182 Winch socket ..................................... 137 Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 149 Windscreen washer fluid see Windscreen washer system Windscreen washer system Notes ............................................. 196 Topping up ..................................... 144 Introduction 13 Protection of the environment General notes H Environmental note Daimler's declared policy is one of compre- hensive environmental protection. Our objectives are to use the natural resour- ces which form the basis of our existence on this planet sparingly and in a manner which takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into consideration. You too can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmen- tally-responsible manner. Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on the following factors: Roperating conditions of your vehicle Ryour personal driving style You can influence both factors. Therefore, please bear the following in mind: Operating conditions: Ravoid short trips, as these increase fuel consumption. Robserve the correct tyre pressure. Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight in the vehicle. Rremove the roof rack once you no longer need it. Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals. Rall maintenance work should be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Personal driving style: Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine. Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary. Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking. Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed. Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic. Rmonitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. Returning an end-of-life vehicle Mercedes-Benz will take back your Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ- mentally responsible manner, in accordance the European Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Directive. The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to 3.5 t, in accordance with national regulations. For several years, Mercedes-Benz has been meeting all the legal requirements for a design which allows for recycling and re-use. There is a network of return points and dis- assembly plants which can recycle your vehi- cle in an environmentally-responsible man- ner. The methods employed in vehicle and parts recycling are constantly being devel- oped and improved. This means that your Mercedes-Benz will also continue to meet even the increased recycling quotas in the future in good time. You can obtain further information from your national Mercedes- Benz homepage or your national hotline num- ber. Owner's Manual Vehicle equipment This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publica- tion of the Owner's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Note that your vehi- cle may not be fitted with all features descri- bed. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle may differ from that in the descriptions and illustrations. 14 Introduction The original purchase contract documenta- tion for your vehicle contains a list of all of the systems in your vehicle. Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The Owner's Manual and the Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle. Operating safety Important safety notes G WARNING If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or necessary repairs car- ried out, this could result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident. Always have the prescribed service/mainte- nance work as well as necessary repairs car- ried out at a qualified specialist workshop. G WARNING Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring could effect their function and/or the operation of other net- worked components. This could in particular also be the case for systems relevant to safety. They might not function properly any more and/or jeopardise the operational safety of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an accident and injury. Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. Always have work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a qualified special- ist workshop. Improper modification of the electronic com- ponents, their software or wiring can render the operating permit invalid. Declarations of conformity Wireless vehicle components The following information applies to all com- ponents of this vehicle that receive and/or transmit radio waves: The components of this vehicle which receive and/or transmit radio waves are compliant with the basic requirements and other rele- vant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Electromagnetic compatibility The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehi- cle components has been checked and certi- fied according to Directive 72/245/EEC or the equivalent regulation ECE-R 10. In each case, the currently valid version is applicable. Diagnostics connection G WARNING If you connect equipment to a diagnostics connection, it can affect the operation of the vehicle systems. This could compromise the operating safety of your vehicle while driving. There is a risk of an accident. Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos- tics connection. G WARNING Loose equipment or cables hanging from a device which are connected to a diagnostic connection could impede pedal clearance. The equipment or cables could get caught between the pedals when driving and braking suddenly. This could impair the function of the pedals. There is a risk of accident. Do not attach any equipment or cables in the driver's footwell. ! If the engine is switched off and a device is connected to a diagnostic connection, the battery may become discharged. Introduction 15 The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop. Connecting equipment to the diagnostics connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions test dur- ing the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop A qualified specialist workshop has the nec- essary special skills, tools and qualifications to correctly carry out any necessary work on your vehicle. This particularly applies to work relevant to safety. Observe the notes in the Service Booklet. Always have the following work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop: Rwork relevant to safety Rservice and maintenance work Rrepair work Rmodifications, installations and conver- sions Rwork on electronic components Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicle registration Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres to carry out technical inspections on certain vehicles. The quality or safety of the vehicle is improved as a result of the inspection. Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about vehicle checks if it has your registration data. It is possible that your vehicle has not yet been registered in your name in the following cases: Rif your vehicle was not purchased at an authorised specialist dealer. Rif your vehicle has not yet been examined at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. It is advisable to register your vehicle with a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about any change in address or vehicle own- ership. Correct use Observe the following information when driv- ing your vehicle: Rthe safety notes in this manual Rthe technical data in this manual Rtraffic rules and regulations Rlaws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognise certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position. Implied warranty ! Follow the instructions in this manual about the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage. Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions are not covered either by Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. Data stored in the vehicle Fault data Components which are critical for vehicle operation are equipped with fault data mem- ories as standard. There are also data storage devices which record the technical reactions of vehicle components to certain driving sit- uations (e.g. airbag deployment). This data is used exclusively to: Rassist in the rectification of faults and defects Rhelp Mercedes-Benz optimise and develop vehicle functions 16 Introduction The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements. When your vehicle is serviced by Mercedes- Benz, this technical information can be read out from the fault memory. Authorised employees of the Mercedes-Benz service net- work read this technical information using special diagnostic computers. After a fault has been rectified, the informa- tion is deleted from the memory. Other mem- ory data is constantly overwritten. Other devices that store data Depending on the equipment level, your vehi- cle may feature communications and/or entertainment systems (e.g. navigation devi- ces, telephone systems). These allow you to save and edit data required for the operation of the respective device. Further information on operation (e.g. on deleting data) can be found in the separate operating instructions. Cockpit ................................................. 18 Instrument cluster .............................. 19 Centre console .................................... 21 17 18 Cockpit Cockpit Function Combination switch Adjusts the headlamp range Emergency start facility Instrument cluster Ignition lock Glove compartment Battery main switch1 Steering wheel Horn Opening the bonnet 1 Only for 24 V electrical system. Page 60 61 163 19 87 130 87 140 Instrument cluster 19 Instrument cluster Displays and controls Function Rev counter Speedometer Coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge Adjusts the instrument cluster lighting: brighter Adjusts the instrument cluster lighting: dimmer Inoperative Total distance recorder/trip meter selector button Reset button Display Page 118 118 119 119 119 20 Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps Function : Brakes ; Turn signals = ABS warning lamp ? Reserve fuel A Washer fluid level B Preglow C ADR D Air filter E Transfer case F Engine diagnostics Page 120 60 121 122 125 122 95 124 125 122 Function G ABS indicator lamp H Coolant I Fuel/water separator J Parking brake K Oil level L Brake pad wear indicator M Battery N Main-beam headlamps O SRS P Rear foglamp Page 120 124 122 124 123 60 122 60 Centre console Overview Centre console 21 i Example: centre console overview Function Function : Rear foglamp ; Hazard warning lamps = CD/radio player; see the separate operating instruc- tions ? 12 V socket A Activates/deactivates ADR (working speed governor) B Adjusts ADR (working speed governor) C Switch for cable-winch socket/ Jump starting socket D Increases/reduces the temperature (air-condition- ing system) E Air-recirculation mode Page 60 61 136 95 95 137 165 80 81 F 24 V power socket G Heating and air-condition- ing system control panel H Automatic transmission selector lever I Control panel J Parking brake K Battery main switch L Light switch M Switches the rear window wiper on/off N Washes the rear window with washer fluid O Rear window heating P Foglamps Page 136 79 91 22 101 87 58 74 74 81 60 22 Centre console Lower section with control panel Function B 12 V turn signal indicator lamp for trailer towing C Engages the transfer case D Seat heating E Auxiliary heating F Engages differential locks Page 110 53 82 112 i Centre console, lower section with con- trol panel (example) Function Page : 24 V turn signal indicator lamp for trailer towing ; 24 V battery charge warn- ing lamp = Display for 12 V/24 V bat- tery voltage and operating hours counter ? Foglamp indicator lamp A Switches display between 12 V/24 V battery voltage and operating hours coun- ter 163 60 Useful information .............................. 24 Occupant safety .................................. 24 Children in the vehicle ........................ 29 Driving safety systems ....................... 35 Anti-theft systems .............................. 36 23 24 Occupant safety Useful information i This Owner's Manual describes all mod- els, series and optional equipment for your vehicle that were available at the time of going to press. Country-specific differen- ces are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all features descri- bed. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety. i Read the information on qualified special- ist workshops: (Y page 15). Occupant safety Important safety notes G WARNING If service work is not carried out correctly, the operating safety of your vehicle may be affec- ted. This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. More- over, the safety systems may no longer be able to protect you or others as they are designed to do. Always have service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. G WARNING Modifications to the restraint systems could result in them not functioning properly any more. The restraint systems could then no longer protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do and could fail in the event of an accident or activate unexpectedly, for example. There is an increased risk of injury. Never modify parts of the restraint systems. Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. The airbag system can be adapted for a per- son with disabilities. For further information, consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Seat belts, together with the Supplemental Restraint System, SRS (Y page 24), are complementary, co-ordinated restraint sys- tems. They reduce the risk of injury in spe- cific, pre-defined types of accident situations and thereby increase occupant safety. How- ever, seat belts and airbags generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehi- cle from the outside. To ensure that the restraint systems can deliver their full potential protection, make sure that: Rthe seat and head restraint are adjusted properly (Y page 50) Rthe seat belt has been fastened properly (Y page 29) Rthe airbags can inflate unrestricted if deployed (Y page 26) Rthe restraint systems have not been modi- fied An airbag increases the protection of vehicle occupants wearing a seat belt. However, air- bags are only an additional restraint system which complements, but does not replace, the seat belt. All vehicle occupants must wear their seat belt correctly at all times, even if the vehicle is equipped with airbags. The air- bags are not deployed in all types of acci- dents. For example, if the protective capacity of correctly fastened seat belts is not increased by deploying the airbags, the air- bags will not deploy. Airbag deployment only provides increased protection if the seat belt is worn correctly. The seat belt helps, firstly, to keep the vehicle occupant in the best position in relation to the airbag. Secondly, in a head-on collision, for example, the seat belt prevents the vehicle occupant from being propelled towards the point of impact. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Introduction SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming into contact with the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident. It can also reduce the forces to which occupants are subjected dur- ing an accident. SRS consists of: RSRS warning lamps + Rairbags Rairbag control unit SRS warning lamp G WARNING If SRS is malfunctioning, child restraint sys- tem components may be triggered uninten- tionally or might not be triggered at all in the event of an accident with a high rate of vehicle deceleration. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal. Have SRS checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. A malfunction has occurred if the + warn- ing lamp: Rdoes not go out after three seconds when you turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock (self diagnosis) Rdoes not go on when you turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Rdoes not go out after the engine has been running for a few seconds Rlights up again Airbag deployment During the first stage of a collision, the airbag control unit evaluates important physical data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel- eration, such as: Rduration Rdirection Rmagnitude Based on the evaluation of this data, the air- bag control unit triggers the front airbags in the event of a collision with a very high rate of deceleration or acceleration in a longitudi- nal direction. In the event of a collision, the Occupant safety 25 front airbags inflate with the maximum amount of gas within a few milliseconds. i Airbags are not deployed in all types of accidents. Also, not all airbags are deployed together in an accident. The dif- ferent airbag systems work independently of each other. How the airbag system works is deter- mined by the severity of the collision detec- ted, especially the vehicle deceleration or acceleration, and the apparent type of acci- dent: Rhead-on collision Rrear impact The rate of vehicle deceleration or accelera- tion and the direction of the force are essen- tially determined by: Rthe distribution of forces during the colli- sion Rthe collision angle Rthe deformation characteristics of the vehi- cle Rthe characteristics of the object with which the vehicle has collided Factors which can only be seen and measured after a collision has occurred do not play a decisive role in the deployment of an airbag, nor do they provide an indication of airbag deployment. The vehicle may be deformed significantly, e.g. the bonnet or the wing, without an airbag being deployed. This is the case if only parts which are relatively easily deformed are affec- ted and the rate of deceleration is not high. Conversely, airbags may be deployed even though the vehicle suffers only minor defor- mation. This is the case if, for example, very rigid vehicle parts such as longitudinal body members are hit, and sufficient deceleration occurs as a result. Rdo not lean on the doors from inside the vehicle. Rmake sure that there are no people, ani- mals or objects between the driver, front passenger and the area where the airbags are deployed. Rdo not place any objects between the seat backrest and the door. Rdo not hang any hard objects, e.g. coat hangers, on the grab handles or coat hooks. Rdo not attach accessories, e.g. cup holders, to the doors. It is not possible to rule out a risk of injury being caused by an airbag, due to the high speed at which the airbag must be deployed. G WARNING If you modify the airbag covers or affix objects, e.g. stickers to them, the airbags may no longer function as intended. There is an increased risk of injury. Never modify the airbag covers and do not affix any objects to them. G WARNING After the driver's airbag has been deployed, the airbag parts are hot. There is a risk of injury. Do not touch the airbag parts. Have deployed airbags replaced immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. i Have the vehicle towed to a qualified spe- cialist workshop after the airbags have been deployed. 26 Occupant safety Airbags Important safety notes G WARNING Airbags provide additional protection; they are not, however, a substitute for seat belts. Observe the following notes to reduce the risk of serious or even fatal injury caused by airbag deployment: Rall vehicle occupants – in particular, preg- nant women – must wear their seat belt correctly at all times and lean back against the backrest, which should be positioned as close to the vertical as possible. The head restraint must support the back of the head at about eye level. Ralways secure children less than 1.50 m tall and under 12 years of age in suitable child restraint systems. Rthe driver and front passenger must select a seat position that is as far away from the airbag as possible. The driver's seat posi- tion must allow the vehicle to be driven safely. The driver's chest should be as far away from the centre of the driver's airbag cover as possible. Rmove the front-passenger seat as far back as possible. This is especially important if you have secured a child in a forward-facing child restraint system on the front- passenger seat. Ra rearward-facing child restraint system must never be secured on the front- passenger seat. Rmake sure there are no heavy or sharp- edged objects in the pockets of clothing. Rdo not lean forwards, e.g. over the cover of the driver's/front-passenger front airbag, particularly when the vehicle is in motion. Rdo not put your feet on the dashboard. Ronly hold the steering wheel on the outside. This allows the airbag to be fully deployed. You could be injured if the airbag is deployed and you are holding the inside of the steering wheel. If an airbag deploys, you will hear a bang and a small amount of powder is released. Only in rare cases will the bang affect your hearing. The powder that is released generally does not constitute a health hazard. The + warning lamp lights up. If it is safe to do so: X Leave the vehicle as soon as possible. If you are unable to leave the vehicle: X Open a window. You will get fresh air and avoid breathing difficulties. Your vehicle is equipped with a driver's and front-passenger's front airbag. Airbag deployment slows down and restricts the movement of the vehicle occupant. The installation locations of the airbags can be found in the "Front airbags" section (Y page 27). Front airbags Driver's airbag : deploys in front of the steering wheel; front-passenger front air- bag ; deploys in front of and above the glove compartment. The front airbags increase protection for the driver's and front-passenger's head, neck and chest. Occupant safety 27 They are deployed: Rat the start of an accident with a high rate of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a longitudinal direction Rif the system determines that airbag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt Rdepending on whether the seat belt is being used If the vehicle overturns, the front airbags are generally not deployed. The front airbags are deployed if the system detects high vehicle deceleration in a longitudinal direction. Seat belts Important safety notes G WARNING A seat belt which is not worn correctly, or which has not been engaged in the seat belt buckle correctly, cannot provide the intended level of protection. Under certain circumstan- ces, this could cause severe or even fatal inju- ries in the event of an accident. Therefore, make sure that all occupants — in particular, pregnant women — wear their seat belts correctly at all times. RThe seat belt must fit snugly on your body and must not be twisted.Therefore, avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter coat. The shoulder section of the belt must be routed across the centre of your shoulder — on no account across your neck or under your arm — and pulled tight against your upper body. The lap belt must always pass across your lap as low down as possible, i.e. over your hip joints — not across your abdo- men. If necessary, push the seat belt slightly downwards and adjust it by pulling it in the direction the seat belt retracts. RDo not route the seat belt strap over sharp or fragile objects. Please make sure that such objects are not on or in your clothing, e.g. spectacles, pens or keys etc. The seat 28 Occupant safety belt strap could become damaged and tear during an accident and you or other vehicle occupants could be injured. ROnly one person should use each seat belt at any one time. Children must never travel sitting on the lap of another occupant. The child will not be secured in the event of an accident, heavy braking or sudden change of direction. This may result in the child or other occupants being seriously or fatally injured. RPersons under 1.50 m tall cannot wear the seat belts correctly. For this reason secure persons less than 1.50 m tall in specially designed, suitable restraint systems. RChildren under 1.50 m tall and younger than twelve years of age cannot wear the seat belts correctly. For this reason secure them in special suitable child restraint sys- tems installed on a suitable seat. Additional information can be found in the Operating Instructions in the chapter "Safety", "Chil- dren in the Vehicle". Observe the installa- tion instructions of the child restraint sys- tem manufacturer. RDo not secure an object with a seat belt if the seat belt is also being used by one of the vehicle's occupants. G WARNING The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if the backrest is not in the upright position. When braking or in the event of an accident, you could slide underneath the seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck inju- ries, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey. Always make sure that the seat is in the upright position. G WARNING Seat belts cannot perform their intended pro- tective function if: Rthey are damaged, modified, bleached or coloured, or are very dirty Rthe seat belt buckle is damaged or very dirty Rmodifications have been made to the seat belt tensioners or belt anchorages In the event of an accident, seat belts can sustain damage that is not visible to the naked eye, e. g. due to glass splinters. Modified or damaged seat belts could tear or fail in the event of an accident, for example. Modified belt tensioners could deploy unexpectedly or fail. There is an increased risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never make modifications to seat belts, belt tensioners, belt anchorages or seat belt retractors. Make sure that the seat belts are undamaged, are not worn and are clean. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use seat belts which have been approved specifically for your vehicle by Mercedes- Benz. The three-point seat belt provides better restraint than the lap belt and therefore pro- vides better protection against injuries. Pas- sengers on the rear seats should therefore use the seats with three-point seat belts when possible. Seat belts are the most effective means of restraining the movement of vehicle occu- pants in the event of an accident. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicle interior. Children in the vehicle 29 Fastening seat belts Three-point seat belt X Press release button : of belt buckle = and guide belt tongue ; back towards belt sash guide. Children in the vehicle Child restraint systems Important safety notes G WARNING To reduce the risk of serious or even fatal injury to the child in the event of a sudden change in direction, braking or an accident: RChildren less than 1.50 m tall and under twelve years of age must always be secured in special child restraint systems on a suit- able vehicle seat. This is necessary because the seat belts are not designed for

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