2002 Mercedes-benz G Class Owners Manual

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The buttons are located on the doors. 1 Memory button, used to store selected positions which can be retrieved by pressing 2 Position buttons 48 Warning! Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Together with the driver’s seat position you can store the positions for steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors. For the front passenger seat you can store the seat position. Three stored positions for the driver’s seat are available for each of the two electronic keys. This is only possible if you select “ON” in the menu “SETTINGS KEY-DEPENDENT”. Refer to individual setting menu “CONVENIENCE” – “SETTINGS KEY- DEPENDENT”, see page 120. J_G463.book Seite 49 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Storing positions into memory: With the electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 2 or with the relevant door open and the electronic key inserted in the starter switch. Adjust the seat to the desired position, see page 46. Driver’s seat: You can also adjust the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors electrically for the driver’s seat. See page 80 for exterior rear view mirror adjustment and page 78 for steering wheel adjustment. Push memory button (1), release and push the position button (2) within 3 seconds. Recalling positions from memory: To recall a seat /steering wheel/exterior rear view mirror position, push and hold button (2) to selected memory position until the adjustment has stopped. The seat/ steering wheel/exterior rear view mirror movement stops when the button is released. Caution! Do not operate the power seats using the memory button if the backrest is in an excessively reclined position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear seats. First move backrest to an upright position. Seats Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 49 J_G463.book Seite 50 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Seats Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 50 Important! Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust if necessary the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and backrest angle to insure adequate control, reach and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also airbag section for proper seat positioning. In addition, also adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, operation and comfort. Both the inside and outside rear view mirrors should be adjusted for adequate rearward vision. Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts should be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury can result. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating 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, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. 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. J_G463.book Seite 51 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Removal and installation of front seat head restraints Caution! Do not remove head restraints except when mounting seat covers. Whenever restraints have been removed be sure to reinstall them before driving. Note: Tilt the backrest rearward for easier removal and installation of the head restraints. To remove: Press switch (1) upwards and hold until the head restraint is fully extended. Pull head restraint out. To install: Press switch (1) upwards and hold for about 5 seconds. Press the head restraint down until it engages. Adjust head restraint to the desired position. Adjusting head restraint, see page 46. Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. 51 Seats Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index J_G463.book Seite 52 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Seats Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 52 Seat heater, front Press switch to turn on seat heater: 1 Normal seat heating mode. One indicator lamp in the switch lights up. 2 Rapid seat heating mode. Both indicator lamps in the switch light up. After approximately 5 minutes in the rapid seat heating mode, the seat heater automatically switches to normal operation and only one indicator lamp will stay on. Turning off seat heater: If one indicator lamp is on, press upper half of switch. If both indicator lamps are on, press lower half of switch. If left on, the seat heater automatically turns off after approximately 30 minutes of operation. P54.25-2501-26 The switch is located in the center console. The front seat heaters can be switched on with the electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 2. J_G463.book Seite 53 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Notes: When in operation, the seat heater consumes a large amount of electrical power. It is not advisable to use the seat heater longer than necessary. The seat heaters may automatically switch off if too many power-consuming devices are switched on at the same time, or if the battery charge is low. When this occurs, the indicator lamp in the switch will blink (both indicator lamps blink during rapid seat heating mode). The seat heaters will switch on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available. If the blinking of the indicator lamps is distracting to you, the seat heaters can be switched off. Seats Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 53 J_G463.book Seite 54 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Seats Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 54 Seat heater, rear Press switch to turn on seat heater: 2561 The switch is located on the center pillar. The rear seat heaters can be switched on with the electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 2. 1 Normal seat heating mode. One indicator lamp in the switch lights up. 2 Rapid seat heating mode. Both indicator lamps in the switch light up. After approximately 5 minutes in the rapid seat heating mode, the seat heater automatically switches to normal operation and only one indicator lamp will stay on. Turning off seat heater: If one indicator lamp is on, press upper half of switch. If both indicator lamps are on, press lower half of switch. If left on, the seat heater automatically turns off after approximately 30 minutes of operation. J_G463.book Seite 55 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Notes: When in operation, the seat heater consumes a large amount of electrical power. It is not advisable to use the seat heater longer than necessary. The seat heaters may automatically switch off if too many power-consuming devices are switched on at the same time, or if the battery charge is low. When this occurs, the indicator lamp in the switch will blink (both indicator lamps blink during rapid seat heating mode). The seat heaters will switch on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available. If the blinking of the indicator lamps is distracting to you, the seat heaters can be switched off. The heater circuit will be switched off for safety reasons to prevent a build up of heat and overheating of the seat, (for example, seat is folded forward). Seats Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 55 J_G463.book Seite 56 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems 56 Seat belts and integrated restraint system Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts for all seats, emergency tensioning retractors for front and second row outboard seat belts, and single front airbags. Their protective functions are designed to complement one another. Seat belts Important! Laws in most states and all Canadian provinces require seat belt use. All states and provinces require use of child restraints that comply with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap- shoulder belt. For your safety and that of your passengers we strongly recommend their use. Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates 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 seating 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, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. 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. J_G463.book Seite 57 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Warning! Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position 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 abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body. Note: For cleaning and care of the seat belts, see page 354. Seat belt nonusage warning system After starting the engine, a warning sounds a short time and the seat belt warning lamp < remains illuminated if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened. Warning! Failure to wear and properly fasten and position 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 for injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. Warning! Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt. Restraint systems 57 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index J_G463.book Seite 58 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems 58 Fastening of seat belts Push latch plate (1) into buckle (2) until it clicks. Do not twist the belt. A twisted seat belt may cause injury. To help avoid severe or fatal injuries, the lap belt must be positioned as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen. Warning! Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained – even those sitting in the rear. 1 Latch plate 2 Buckle 3 Release button J_G463.book Seite 59 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. The shoulder portion of the seat belt must be pulled snug and checked for snugness immediately after engaging it. Adjust seat belt so that shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of your shoulder (it should not touch the neck). For this purpose, you can adjust the height of the belt outlet. Five positions are available. 4 Button for belt outlet height adjustment To raise, slide belt height adjustment upward. To lower, press button (4) and slide belt outlet downward. Caution! For safety reasons, avoid adjusting the seat or backrest into positions which could affect the correct seat belt positioning. 2302 Restraint systems 59 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index J_G463.book Seite 60 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems 60 Warning! USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY. • Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this section, as that could result in serious injuries in case of an accident. • Each occupant should wear their seat belt at all times, because seat belts help reduce the likelihood of and potential severity of injuries in accidents, including rollovers. The integrated restraint system includes “SRS” (driver airbag and front passenger airbag) and “ETR” (seat belt emergency tensioning retractors for the driver’s seat, passenger’s seat and rear outboard passenger seats). The system is designed to enhance the protection offered to properly belted occupants in certain frontal (front airbags) impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds. Operation of seat belts The inertia reel stops the belt from unwinding during sudden vehicle stops or when quickly pulling on the belt. The locking function of the reel may be checked by quickly pulling out the belt. Unfastening of seat belts Push the release button (3) in the belt buckle (2). Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate (1). J_G463.book Seite 61 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 • Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm, against your neck or off your shoulder. In a crash, your body would move too far forward. That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries. The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen, which could severely injure internal organs such as your liver or spleen. • Never wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing, such as eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as these might cause injuries. • Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen. If the belt is positioned across your abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in a crash. • Each seat belt should never be used for more than one person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another person or other objects. • Belts should not be worn twisted. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to manage impact forces. The twisted belt against your body could cause injuries. • Pregnant women should also use a lap- shoulder belt. The lap belt portion should be positioned as low as possible on the hips to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen. • Never place your feet on the instrument panel or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat. Restraint systems 61 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index J_G463.book Seite 62 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems 62 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. Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning. Warning! USE CHILD RESTRAINTS PROPERLY. Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates 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 seating 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, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. J_G463.book Seite 63 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system Special BabySmartTM compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center are required for use with the BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system. With the special child seat properly installed, the passenger front airbag will not deploy. The ü indicator lamp located in the center console will be illuminated, except with electronic key removed or in starter switch position 0. Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed After turning electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2, the ü indicator lamp located in the center console comes on for approximately 6 seconds and then extinguishes. If the indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit, the system is not functioning. You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat. See page 271 for notes on the ü indicator lamp. Warning! The BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system will ONLY work with a special child seat designed to operate with it. It will not work with child seats which are not BabySmartTM compatible. Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the effectiveness of the deactivation system. The bottom of the child seat must make full contact with the passenger seat cushion. An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause injuries to the child in case of an accident instead of protecting the child. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation of special child seats. The passenger front airbag will not deploy only if the ü indicator lamp remains illuminated. Please be sure to check the indicator every time you use the special system child seat. Should the light go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. If the light remains out, do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to transport children on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp. Restraint systems 63 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index J_G463.book Seite 64 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems 64 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) Airbags are intended as a supplement to seat belts. Airbags alone cannot protect as well as airbags plus seat belts in impacts for which the airbags were designed to operate, and do not afford any protection whatsoever in crashes for which the airbags are not designed to deploy. The SRS uses two crash severity levels (thresholds) to activate either the Emergency Tensioning Retractor (ETR) or front airbag or both. Activation depends on the direction and severity of the impact exceeding the preset thresholds and whether the seat belt is fastened. Seat belt fastened • first threshold exceeded: ETR activates • second threshold exceeded: airbag also activates Seat belt not fastened Front seats: • first threshold exceeded: airbag activates, but not ETR Rear outer seats: • first threshold exceeded: ETR activates Notes: Driver, front passenger and rear outer seat systems operate independently of each other. Heavy objects on the front passenger seat can appear to the “SRS” to indicate the presence of an occupant in that seat which causes the passenger front airbag to deploy in a crash exceeding the appropriate threshold. Note: The emergency tensioning retractors for the driver and front passenger seats will only deploy if the front seat belts are buckled. The rear center automatic two point seat belt is not equipped with an emergency tensioning retractor. J_G463.book Seite 65 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) The seat belts for the front seats and outboard passenger seats are equipped with emergency tensioning retractors. These tensioning retractors are located in each seat belt buckle and become operationally ready with the key in starter switch position 1 or 2. The emergency tensioning retractors are designed to activate only when the seat belts are fastened during frontal impacts exceeding the first threshold of the SRS and in rear impacts exceeding a preset severity level. They remove slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body restricting its forward movement as much as possible. In cases of other frontal impacts, angled impacts, roll- overs, certain side impacts, or other accidents without sufficient frontal or rear impact forces, the emergency tensioning retractors will not be activated. The driver and passengers will then be protected by the fastened seat belts and inertia reel in the usual manner. For seat belt and emergency tensioning retractor see page 71. Restraint systems 65 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index J_G463.book Seite 66 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems Airbags 66 INFO MOT DISP DEL BACK 1 Driver airbag 2 Front passenger airbag The most effective occupant restraint system yet developed for use in production vehicles is the seat belt. In some cases, however, the protective effect of a seat belt can be further enhanced by an airbag. The driver airbag is located in the steering wheel hub. The passenger front airbag is located in the dashboard ahead of the front passenger. In conjunction with wearing the seat belts, the driver and front passenger airbags can provide increased protection for the driver and front passenger in certain frontal impacts exceeding preset thresholds. J_G463.book Seite 67 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Important! The operational readiness of the airbag system is verified by the indicator lamp “SRS” in the instrument cluster when turning the key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. If no fault is detected, the lamp will go out after approximately 5 seconds; after the lamp goes out, the system continues to monitor the components and circuitry of the airbag system and will indicate a malfunction by coming on again. If the lamp does not come on at all or if it fails to extinguish after approximately 5 seconds or if it comes on thereafter, a malfunction in the system has been detected. The following system components are monitored or undergo a self-check: crash-sensor(s), airbag ignition circuits, front seat belt buckle, emergency tensioning retractors, seat sensor. Initially, when the key is turned from starter switch position 0 to positions 1 or 2, malfunctions in the crash-sensor are detected and indicated (the “SRS” indicator lamp stays on longer than 5 seconds or does not come on). Have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center immediately. In the operational mode, after the indicator lamp has gone out following the initial check, interruptions or short circuits in the airbag ignition circuit and in the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle harnesses, and low voltage in the entire system are detected and indicated. Warning! In the event a malfunction of the “SRS” is indicated as outlined above, the “SRS” may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the “SRS” may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury. Restraint systems 67 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index J_G463.book Seite 68 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems 68 Front airbags The driver and front passenger front airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal impacts exceeding a preset threshold. The front passenger airbag deploys only if the front passenger seat is occupied and the ü indicator lamp in the instrument cluster is not illuminated, see page 271. Note: Heavy objects on the front passenger seat can appear to the “SRS” to indicate the presence of an occupant in that seat which causes the passenger front airbag to deploy in a crash exceeding the appropriate threshold. Important! Airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal (front airbags) impacts which exceed preset thresholds. Only during these types of impacts, if of sufficient severity to meet the deployment thresholds, will they provide their supplemental protection. The driver and passenger should always wear their seat belts, otherwise it is not possible for the airbags to provide their intended supplemental protection. In cases of other frontal impacts, angled impacts, roll-overs, other side impacts, rear collisions, or other accidents in which the airbags are not designed to deploy, the airbags will not be activated. The driver and passenger will then be protected by the fastened seat belts. We caution you not to rely on the presence of the airbags in order to avoid wearing your seat belt. J_G463.book Seite 69 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Warning! Airbags are designed to reduce the potential of injury in certain frontal (front airbags) impacts, which may cause significant injuries, however, no system available today can totally eliminate injuries and fatalities. The activation of the “SRS” temporarily releases a small amount of dust from the airbags. This dust, however, is neither injurious to your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the vehicle. The dust might cause some temporary breathing difficulty for people with asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door. The service life of the front passenger airbag extends to the date indicated on the label located on the driver side B pillar. To provide continued reliability after that date, they should be inspected by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center at that time and replaced when necessary. Your vehicle was originally equipped with airbags which are designed to activate in certain impacts exceeding a preset threshold to reduce the potential and severity of injury. It is important to your safety and that of your passenger that you replace deployed airbags and repair any malfunctioning airbags to ensure the vehicle will continue to provide crash protection for occupants. Warning! To reduce the risk of injury when the front airbags inflate, it is very important for the driver and front passenger to always be in a properly seated position and to wear their seat belts. For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in normal seated position with your back against the backrest. Fasten your seat belt and ensure that it is properly positioned on your body. Since the airbag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating and hands on steering wheel position will help to keep you at a safe distance from the airbag. Occupants who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the airbag can be seriously injured by an airbag as it inflates with great force in the blink of an eye. Restraint systems 69 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index J_G463.book Seite 70 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems 70 • Sit properly belted in an upright position with your back against the backrest. • Adjust the driver’s seat as far as possible rearward, still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls. The distance from the center of the driver’s breastbone to the center of the airbag cover on the steering wheel must be at least ten inches (25 cm) or more. You should be able to accomplish this by a combination of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel. If you have any problems, please see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. • Do not lean with your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard. • Keep hands on the outside of steering wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand/arm injury when the driver front airbag inflates. • Adjust the front passenger seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied. • Always sit upright, properly use the seat belts and appropriate size infant or child restraint system. • Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury can result. • Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat. Should you choose to place a child 12 years old or under in the front passenger seat of your vehicle, you must properly use a BabySmartTM child restraint which will turn off the passenger side front airbag. Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe or fatal injuries to you or other occupants. J_G463.book Seite 71 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag Warning! • Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Use only belts installed or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. • Airbags and “ETR’s” are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. An airbag or emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) that was activated must be replaced. • Do not pass belts over sharp edges. • Do not make any modification that could change the effectiveness of the belts. • Do not use handles above doors for placing such items as coat hangers etc. • No modifications of any kind may be made to any components or wiring of the “SRS”. This includes changing or removing any component or part of the “SRS”, the installation of additional trim material, badges etc. over the steering wheel hub, front passenger airbag cover, door trim panels, or door frame trims, and installation of additional electrical/ electronic equipment on or near “SRS” components and wiring. Keep area between airbags and occupants free from objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.). • An airbag system component within the steering wheel gets hot after the airbag has inflated. Do not touch. • Improper work on the system, including incorrect installation and removal, can lead to possible injury through an unintended activation of the “SRS”. • In addition, through improper work there is a risk of rendering the “SRS” inoperative or causing unintended airbag deployment. Work on the “SRS” must therefore only be performed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Restraint systems 71 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index J_G463.book Seite 72 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems 72 • For your protection and the protection of others, when scrapping the airbag unit or emergency tensioning retractor, our safety instructions must be followed. These instructions are available from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. • Given the considerable deployment speed and the textile structure of the airbags, there is the possibility of abrasions or other injuries resulting from airbag deployment. When you sell your vehicle we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an “SRS” by alerting them to the applicable section in the Operator’s Manual. J_G463.book Seite 73 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Infant and child restraint systems We recommend that all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. All lap-shoulder belts except the driver’s seat belt have special seat belt retractors for secure fastening of child restraints. To fasten a child restraint follow child restraint instructions for routing. Then pull shoulder belt out completely and let it retract. During the seat belt retraction a ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is activated. The belt is now locked. Push down on child restraint to take up any slack. To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely. The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner. Note: For child seats with mounting fittings for tether anchorages refer to page 75 (installation of infant and child restraint systems). Warning! Never release the seat belt buckle while vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated. Important! The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states and all Canadian provinces. Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured by a lap-shoulder belt, and that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. A statement by the child restraint manufacturer of compliance with this standard can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint. When using any infant or child restraint system, be sure to carefully read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use. Please read and observe warning labels affixed to inside of vehicle and to infant or child restraints. Restraint systems 73 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index J_G463.book Seite 74 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems 74 Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM System installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury can result. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant. During an accident, they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt. Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs. to the point where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without one. When the child restraint is not in use, remove it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to prevent the child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an accident. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; even if the children are secured in a child restraint system. Unsupervised children in a child restraint system may use vehicle equipment and may cause serious personal injury. J_G463.book Seite 75 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Installation of infant and child restraint systems The anchorage rings (1) are located in the rear cargo compartment. Located on each side of the passenger compartment are two anchorage rings (for the rear outer seats) and one on the roof pillar above the tailgate (for the rear center seat). Guide tether strap between head restraints. Be carefully that the tether strap is not twisted. When mounting a tether strap on the rear outer seats, reinstall the cargo area cover blind (page 180) and the optional partition net (page 175). Restraint systems 75 To secure a tether strap to the anchorage, securely fasten the hook (3), which is part of the tether strap, to the anchorage ring (2). For safety, please make sure that the hook has attached to the ring beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index J_G463.book Seite 76 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems 76 Child seat mounts – “LATCH” type This vehicle is provided with two “LATCH” type mounts (at each of the outer rear seats) for the installation of a “LATCH” child seat having the matching mounting fittings. Install child seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side mounting fittings (1). Non-“LATCH” type child seats may also be used and are capable of being installed using the vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Note: With a child seat installed in the left rear seat, the seat belt for the center seat occupied by a passenger must operate freely. J_G463.book Seite 77 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Warning! The “LATCH” mounting fittings are intended for children up to 50 lbs (22 kg) in weight. Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs. to the point where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without one. Install child seat according to manufacturer’s instructions. The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side mounting fittings (1). An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident. Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child seat mounting fittings must be replaced. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if the children are secured in a child restraint system. Restraint systems 77 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index J_G463.book Seite 78 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Steering wheel adjustment 78 Steering wheel adjustment Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose the control of the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the starter switch and lock your vehicle. The steering wheel adjustment feature can also be operated with the driver’s door open. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury. To operate the steering wheel adjustment switches, turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2 (with a front door opened, the steering wheel adjustment can also be operated with the electronic key removed or in starter switch position 0 for approximately 30 minutes). 2562 The switch is located on the driver’s door. 1 Steering column, lengthen or shorten column Move the switch to the front or rear. 2 Steering column, height Move the switch up or down. Note: The steering wheel adjustment can be stored together with the seat and exterior rear view mirror adjustment. See page 48 for notes on the memory function. J_G463.book Seite 79 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Inside rear view mirror Manually adjust the mirror. Automatic antiglare night position With the key in starter switch position 2 and the automatic antiglare function activated, the mirror reflection brightness responds to changes in light sensitivity. Notes: With gear selector lever in position “R”, or with the interior lamps (except cargo compartment lamp) switched on, the mirror brightness does not respond to changes in light sensitivity. The automatic antiglare function does not react, if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the mirror. The antiglare function will not react for example, if the cargo area is fully loaded. Warning! In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing when the mirror glass breaks. Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the liquid come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system. In cases it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary. Rear view mirrors 79 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index J_G463.book Seite 80 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Rear view mirrors 80 Exterior rear view mirrors 1 Exterior rear view mirror left 2 Exterior rear view mirror right 3 Position button 4 Memory button The buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch. The memory button (4) is located on the driver’s door. Warning! Exercise care when using the passenger side exterior 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 inside rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Exterior mirror adjustment Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 2. Push button to select mirror to be adjusted: Driver’s side – Push button (1). Passenger side – Push button (2). Push the adjustment button (3) up, down, left or right according to the setting desired. J_G463.book Seite 81 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Notes: The exterior rear view mirrors have electrically heated glass. The heater switches on automatically, depending on outside temperature. If an exterior mirror housing is forcibly pivoted from its normal position, it must be repositioned by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. Before running the vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold the mirrors in, otherwise they might get damaged. Storing mirror positions in memory The exterior rear view mirror positions are stored in memory with the seat/steering wheel adjustment and can be recalled when necessary. See page 48 for notes on the memory function. Rear view mirrors 81 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index J_G463.book Seite 82 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Rear view mirrors 82 Parking position exterior mirror The passenger side exterior mirror can be adjusted and programmed to assist the driver during parking maneuvers (e.g. to observe the curb or other objects close to the vehicle). With the electronic key in starter switch position 2, and the exterior rear view mirror switch in the passenger side position (button 2), the passenger side mirror will be turned downward when placing the gear selector lever in “R” reverse. Note: The button 2 must not be pressed, when the individual setting menu “CONVENIENCE” – “MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING” – “ON” is set, see page 120. The passenger side mirror will return to its previous position: • immediately at speeds above approx. 6 mph (10 km/h) – independent of the engaged gear, • after 10 seconds when shifting gear selector lever from “R” Reverse, • by pressing the driver’s side mirror button %. J_G463.book Seite 83 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 To store passenger mirror parking position: 1. The vehicle must be stationary. Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. 2. Select passenger side mirror & (button 2) and adjust the mirror to view the curb. 3. Push the memory button “M” (4). 4. Within 3 seconds push bottom of adjustment button (3). The mirror should not move. Repeat the memory procedure if the mirror moves. Note: One stored parking position is available for each of the two electronic keys. This is only possible if you select “ON” in the menu, “SETTINGS KEY-DEPENDENT”, see under individual setting menu “CONVENIENCE” – “SETTINGS KEY- DEPENDENT”, see page 120. Rear view mirrors 83 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index J_G463.book Seite 84 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instrument cluster Instrument cluster 84 J_G463.book Seite 85 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 1 Knob for instrument cluster illumination, see page 84 Reset knob for trip odometer, see page 88 and individual settings, see page 108 2 Tachometer 3 Speedometer 4 Left turn signal indicator lamp, see combination switch on page 134 5 Electronic stability program (ESP) warning lamp, see page 270 6 Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination switch on page 134 7 Multifunction display, see page 90 Malfunction and warning messages in the multifunction display, see page 272 8 Trip odometer, see page 88 and 94 9 Main odometer, see page 94 10 Display for transfer case program mode and gear range indicators, page 210 11 Malfunction/warning message memory, see page 106 12 Outside temperature indicator, see page 89 13 Digital clock To set the time, see individual settings on page 110 14 Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp, see page 268 Instrument cluster 85 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index J_G463.book Seite 86 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instrument cluster 86 Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster High beam, see page 134 ABS malfunction, see page 269 ABS Brake warning lamp (except Canada), see page 266. Parking brake engaged, see page 266 Brake fluid low, see page 266 ESP. Adjust driving to road condition, see page 270 Fasten seat belts, see page 270 SRS malfunction, see page 267 Engine malfunction indicator lamp. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the engine is running, it indicates a malfunction of the fuel management system, emission control system, systems which impact emissions, or the fuel cap is not closed tight. In all cases, we recommend that you have the malfunction checked as soon as possible, see page 265. J_G463.book Seite 87 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Activating instrument cluster display The instrument cluster is activated by: • Opening the door1. • Pressing button (1) on the instrument cluster1. • Turning the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. • Switching on the exterior lamps. 1 The instrument cluster is activated for approximately 30 seconds. Instrument cluster illumination The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or brightened automatically to suit daylight lighting conditions. The instrument cluster illumination will also be adjusted when the vehicle’s exterior lamps are switched on. Display illumination, changing basic settings for driving at dusk or in darkness: Rotate adjusting knob (1) clockwise – instrument lamp intensity increases. Rotate adjusting knob (1) counterclockwise – instrument lamp intensity decreases. Note: It is not possible to select a basic brightness setting in daylight – the intensity is adjusted automatically. Instrument cluster 87 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index J_G463.book Seite 88 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instrument cluster 88 Tachometer (2) The red marking on the tachometer denotes excessive engine speed. Avoid this engine speed, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking. Trip odometer (8) To reset to “0” miles/km: Activate the instrument cluster if it is not already activated, see page 87. Press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the trip odometer appears if it is not displayed. See page 94. Press and hold button (1) on the instrument cluster, see page 84. J_G463.book Seite 89 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Outside temperature indicator (12) Warning! The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an Ice-Warning Device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice. The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling or slow driving. This means that the accuracy of the displayed temperature can only be verified by comparison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor, not by comparison to external displays (e.g. bank signs etc.). Adaption to ambient temperature takes place in steps and depends on the prevailing driving conditions (stop- and-go or moderate, constant driving) and amount of temperature change. Note: The unit for the temperature indicator display can be set in the individual setting menu “INSTRUMENT CLUSTER” – “TEMP. INDICATOR” on page 110. Instrument cluster 89 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index J_G463.book Seite 90 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display 90 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display P54.30-4452-29 J_G463.book Seite 91 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, you may use the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to call up, control and set the following systems in the multifunction display: 1 Trip odometer and main odometer, see page 88 and page 94 Flexible service system (FSS), see page 124 Vehicle speed, see page 94 Coolant temperature gauge, see page 123 Engine oil level indicator, see page 127 2 Audio systems, see page 96 Radio, see page 96 CD player, see page 97 3 Navigation system, see page 103 4 Malfunction message memory, see page 106 5 Individual settings, see page 108 6 Trip computer, see page 104 After start After reset Fuel tank content 7 Telephone, see page 98 Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the required system is displayed. The display advances by one system each time the button is pressed. You may call up additional displays within some of these categories by pressing the j or k button. Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display 91 Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index J_G463.book Seite 92 Mittwoch, 19. September 2001 8:06 08 Instruments and controls

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