2008 Mercedes-benz GL Class Owners Manual

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Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Operator’s Manual GL-Class Order No. 6515 4276 13 Part No. 164 584 74 81 Edition A 2008 1 6 4 5 8 4 7 4 8 1 164.boo Seite 1 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 GL 320 CDI GL 450 GL 550 164.boo Seite 2 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers, we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time: 앫 Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. 앫 Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are de- signed to acquaint you with the opera- tion of your Mercedes-Benz. 앫 Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occu- pants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company 164.boo Seite 3 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 At a glance .......................................... 21 Exterior view......................................... 22 Cockpit................................................. 24 Instrument cluster ................................ 26 Instrument cluster ................................ 28 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 30 Center console ..................................... 31 Upper part (Vehicles without enhanced off-road package*) ......... 31 Upper part (Vehicles with enhanced off-road package*) ......... 32 Lower part ...................................... 33 Overhead control panel ........................ 34 Door control panel................................ 35 Storage compartments......................... 36 Introduction .......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 13 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada............ 13 Where to find it.................................... 15 Symbols............................................... 16 Operating safety .................................. 17 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 17 Problems with your vehicle.................. 18 Reporting safety defects...................... 19 Reporting safety defects ................ 19 Vehicle data recording......................... 20 Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 20 Contents Getting started................................... 39 Unlocking ............................................. 40 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 40 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 41 Starter switch positions.................. 41 Adjusting.............................................. 45 Seats .............................................. 45 Steering wheel................................ 48 Mirrors............................................ 51 Driving.................................................. 53 Fastening the seat belts ................. 53 Starting the engine ......................... 56 Parking brake ................................. 59 Driving off ....................................... 60 Switching on headlamps................. 61 Turn signals .................................... 62 Windshield wipers........................... 62 Rear window wiper/washer............ 64 Problems while driving.................... 65 Parking and locking.............................. 67 Parking brake ................................. 67 Switching off headlamps................. 68 Turning off the engine..................... 68 Releasing seat belts........................ 70 Locking........................................... 70 164.boo Seite 4 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Contents Safety and Security ........................... 73 Occupant safety................................... 74 Air bags .......................................... 76 Occupant Classification System..... 81 Seat belts ....................................... 86 Active head restraint ...................... 90 Rear head restraints....................... 91 Children in the vehicle.................... 91 Blocking of rear door window operation........................... 98 Panic alarm........................................ 100 Activating ..................................... 100 Deactivating ................................. 100 Driving safety systems....................... 101 ABS .............................................. 101 BAS .............................................. 103 ESP®............................................. 103 EBP............................................... 107 4-ETS............................................ 107 Anti-theft systems.............................. 109 Immobilizer................................... 109 Anti-theft alarm system................ 109 Controls in detail............................. 111 Locking and unlocking....................... 112 SmartKey ..................................... 112 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 115 Checking the batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* .............................. 120 Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 120 Opening the doors from the inside............................. 120 Tailgate/Power tailgate*.............. 121 Automatic central locking ............ 128 Locking and unlocking from the inside............................. 128 Seats ................................................. 130 Easy-entry/exit feature for third-row seats ............................. 130 Front seat active head restraints . 133 Rear seats .................................... 133 Lumbar support............................ 137 Multicontour seat*....................... 138 Seat heating*............................... 138 Seat ventilation* .......................... 140 Memory function* ............................. 141 Storing positions into memory..... 142 Recalling positions from memory. 142 Lighting ............................................. 143 Exterior lamp switch .................... 143 Combination switch ..................... 147 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*........................... 147 Hazard warning flasher ................ 149 Interior lighting ............................ 149 Door entry lamps ......................... 151 Cargo compartment lamp ............ 151 Instrument cluster ............................. 152 Adjusting instrument cluster illumination ...................... 153 Resetting trip odometer............... 153 Tachometer.................................. 153 Outside temperature indicator..... 153 164.boo Seite 5 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Contents Control system .................................. 155 Multifunction display.................... 155 Multifunction steering wheel........ 156 Menus .......................................... 158 Standard display menu ................ 162 AUDIO menu ................................ 164 NAV* menu.................................. 166 Off-road menu.............................. 166 DISTRONIC* menu (Canada only)............................... 167 Vehicle status message memory menu.............................. 167 Settings menu.............................. 168 Vehicle configuration ................... 182 Trip computer menu..................... 184 TEL* menu ................................... 186 Automatic transmission..................... 189 Gear selector lever....................... 189 Shifting procedure ....................... 192 Transmission positions................. 192 Driving tips................................... 195 Gear ranges ................................. 197 Steering wheel gearshift control .. 198 Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 200 Transfer case...................................... 201 LOW RANGE mode*...................... 201 Differential locks* .............................. 204 A few words about differentials and differential locks* .................. 204 Switching differential locks*......... 205 Good visibility..................................... 208 Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 208 Rear view mirrors.......................... 208 Power folding exterior rear view mirrors*......................... 209 Sun visors ..................................... 210 Rear panorama roof sunshade ...... 212 Rear window defroster.................. 212 Climate control................................... 214 Deactivating the climate control system ................. 218 Operating the climate control system in automatic mode............ 218 Setting the temperature................ 219 Adjusting air distribution............... 219 Adjusting air volume ..................... 220 Air vents in the roof liner over the second-row seats*.......... 220 Front defroster.............................. 221 Air recirculation mode .................. 222 Air conditioning ............................ 224 Residual heat and ventilation........ 225 Rear climate control* ................... 226 3-zone automatic climate control*..... 228 Deactivating the automatic climate control system ................. 232 Operating the automatic climate control system in automatic mode........................ 233 Setting the temperature ............... 234 Adjusting air distribution .............. 234 Adjusting air volume ..................... 235 Front defroster ............................. 235 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL........ 237 Air recirculation mode .................. 237 Air conditioning ............................ 239 Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones.............. 240 Residual heat and ventilation........ 241 Rear automatic climate control..... 241 Power windows .................................. 246 Door windows............................... 247 Hinged quarter windows*............. 248 Synchronizing the door windows .. 249 Summer opening feature .............. 249 Convenience closing feature......... 250 164.boo Seite 6 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Contents Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 251 Opening and closing..................... 251 Synchronizing............................... 253 Driving systems ................................. 255 Cruise control............................... 255 Distronic* (Canada only) .............. 260 Distance warning function* (Canada only) ............................... 272 Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)............................................ 273 Off-road driving program (Vehicles without enhanced off-road package*)....... 277 Air suspension program ............... 278 Adaptive Damping System (ADS)*.......................................... 278 Vehicle level control ..................... 279 Parktronic system* ...................... 288 Rear view camera*....................... 293 Loading.............................................. 295 Carriers* ...................................... 295 Loading instructions..................... 301 Cargo tie-down rings .................... 302 Hooks........................................... 304 Expanding cargo compartment .... 304 Cargo compartment cover blind... 310 Cargo net* ................................... 312 Useful features .................................. 315 Storage compartments ................ 315 Parcel nets ................................... 319 Cup holders.................................. 320 Ashtrays....................................... 321 Cigarette lighter ........................... 323 Power outlets ............................... 324 Floormats..................................... 325 Seat cover under third-row seats . 326 Heated steering wheel* ............... 327 Telephone* .................................. 328 Tele Aid ........................................ 331 Garage door opener ..................... 338 Compass ...................................... 344 Infrared reflecting windshield*..... 344 Operation ......................................... 345 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 346 Driving instructions ........................... 347 Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 347 Drinking and driving..................... 347 Pedals .......................................... 347 Power assistance ......................... 348 Brakes.......................................... 348 Driving off .................................... 350 Parking......................................... 350 Tires............................................. 351 Hydroplaning................................ 352 Tire traction ................................. 352 Tire speed rating .......................... 353 Winter driving instructions ........... 353 Standing water............................. 355 Off-road driving ............................ 355 Trailer towing ............................... 364 Passenger compartment.............. 370 Driving abroad ............................. 370 Control and operation of radio transmitters ................................. 370 Catalytic converter (gasoline engine).......................... 371 164.boo Seite 7 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine).............................. 371 Emission control .......................... 372 Coolant temperature.................... 372 At the gas station .............................. 374 Refueling...................................... 374 Check regularly and before a long trip.......................... 376 Engine compartment ......................... 378 Hood ............................................ 378 Engine oil ..................................... 380 Transmission fluid level................ 381 Coolant level ................................ 381 Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system* ........ 383 Tires and wheels................................ 384 Important guidelines .................... 384 Tire care and maintenance........... 385 Direction of rotation..................... 387 Loading the vehicle ...................... 387 Recommended tire inflation pressure ......................... 393 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 395 Tire labeling.................................. 406 Load identification ....................... 410 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ................................ 410 Maximum tire load ........................ 412 Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 412 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles).............. 413 Tire ply material ............................ 415 Tire and loading terminology......... 415 Rotating tires ................................ 418 Winter driving ..................................... 420 Winter tires ................................... 420 Snow chains.................................. 421 Maintenance....................................... 422 Maintenance service indicator message ....................................... 422 Calling up the maintenance service indicator display ............... 424 Resetting the maintenance service indicator ........................... 424 Vehicle care........................................ 425 Cleaning and care of the vehicle... 425 Contents Practical hints .................................. 435 What to do if …................................... 436 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 436 Lamp in center console ................ 447 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display .............. 449 Where will I find ...? ............................ 490 First aid kit.................................... 490 Vehicle tool kit.............................. 490 Spare wheel.................................. 494 Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 496 Unlocking the vehicle ................... 496 Locking the vehicle....................... 497 Fuel filler flap................................ 497 Resetting activated head restraints.... 499 Vehicles without Rear seat entertainment system*................. 499 Vehicles with Rear seat entertainment system*................. 500 Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 502 Replacing bulbs.................................. 504 Bulbs............................................. 504 Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 507 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 511 Adjusting headlamp aim ............... 514 164.boo Seite 8 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Contents Replacing wiper blades ...................... 516 Front wiper blades ....................... 516 Rear wiper blade .......................... 517 Flat tire .............................................. 519 Preparing the vehicle.................... 519 Mounting the spare wheel............ 520 Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)............................ 527 Battery ............................................... 528 Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling and reconnecting the battery.............. 530 Charging the battery .................... 535 Jump starting ..................................... 536 Towing the vehicle ............................. 538 Installing towing eye bolt.............. 540 Stranded vehicle .......................... 542 Fuses ................................................. 543 Fuse box in engine compartment . 544 Fuse box in cargo compartment... 544 Fuse box in passenger compartment .............. 545 Emergency engine shut-down ...... 545 Technical data ................................. 547 Parts service...................................... 548 Warranty coverage............................. 549 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ..................... 549 Identification labels ........................... 550 Layout of poly-V-belt drive................. 552 GL 320 CDI .................................. 552 GL 450, GL 550............................ 552 Engine................................................ 553 Rims and tires.................................... 555 Same size tires............................. 556 Minispare wheel........................... 558 Electrical system ............................... 559 Main Dimensions ............................... 560 Weights.............................................. 561 Fuels, coolants, lubricants................. 562 Capacities .................................... 562 Engine oils ................................... 564 Engine oil additives ...................... 564 Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 564 Brake fluid.................................... 564 Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine).......................... 565 Fuel requirements........................ 565 Gasoline additives (gasoline engine).......................... 566 Coolants ...................................... 567 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 569 Index................................................. 571 164.boo Seite 9 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Product information 왔 Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Introduction Product information We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces- sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center where you will receive comprehen- sive information, also on permissible tech- nical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed. 164.boo Seite 10 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Introduction Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures. We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating proce- dures. The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle. Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: 앫 New Light Truck Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only) 앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws) 10 164.boo Seite 11 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 (1) the same substantial defect or mal- function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair, (2) the same substantial defect or mal- function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct- ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal- functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles (approximately 29 000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc- curs: Introduction Operator’s Manual (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different sub- stantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days. Written notification should not be sent to a dealer, it should be addressed to Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 11 Additional charges may be applicable for a breakdown location determined not to be a reasonably accessible roadside location as determined by our authorized technician and tow service provider. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio. 164.boo Seite 12 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Roadside Assistance will be provided in accordance with standard program guide- lines which include providing service to the vehicle up to a reasonable distance from a paved roadway. We will make every effort to assist in a breakdown situation, howev- er, the accessibility of your vehicle will be determined by our authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center techni- cian or the tow service provider on a case-by-case basis and may be a factor in our ability to respond. 12 164.boo Seite 13 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Change of address or ownership If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail- able to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Truck” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that: 앫 service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, 앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be avail- able; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, 앫 gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Introduction Operator’s Manual 13 164.boo Seite 14 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Introduction Operator’s Manual Warning! This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform tasks for which conventional 2-wheel drive passenger cars are not intended. This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from conventional passenger cars in driving conditions which may occur on streets, highways and off-road use. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars. As with other vehicles of this type, if you make sharp turns at excessive speeds or abrupt maneuvers, the vehicle may roll over or may go out of control and crash. Utility vehicles have a signifi- cantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Operator’s Manual. Take time to become familiar with the driving characteristics of this vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Do not attempt sharp turns at excessive speeds or abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. When driving off-road or working the vehicle hard, do not overload it. And, always wear your seat belts at all times. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. 14 164.boo Seite 15 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 왔 Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color. At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. Getting started Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle. Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your vehicle. Introduction Where to find it Controls in detail Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed on your ve- hicle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni- cal innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi- cle. Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter. Technical data All important technical data for your vehi- cle can be found in this section. Indexes The table of contents and the index are de- signed to help you find information quickly and easily. The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation: 앫 this Operator’s Manual 앫 the Maintenance Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi- cle. 15 164.boo Seite 16 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Introduction Symbols Trademarks: 앫 ESP® is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler. 앫 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi- cle. 16 Warning! 컄 page 컄컄 컄컄 -> Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. ! Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle. i Helpful hints or further information you may find useful. 왘 This symbol points to instructions for you to follow. 왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks a warning which is continued on the next page. This continuation symbol marks a procedure which is continued on the next page. This symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term defini- tions. Display Words appearing in the multi- function display are printed in the type shown here. 164.boo Seite 17 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 왔 Operating safety Warning! Warning! Proper use of the vehicle Introduction Operating safety Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are in- terconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other sys- tems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore nev- er turn off the engine while driving. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur- bance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the ve- hicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or re- pairs. Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this manual 앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan- dards Warning! Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Re- moval of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or per- sonal injury. 17 164.boo Seite 18 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Introduction Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M4G 4C9 18 164.boo Seite 19 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Introduction Reporting safety defects 왔 Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 19 164.boo Seite 20 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Introduction Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others 앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or 앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law. Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system. 20 164.boo Seite 21 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 At a glance Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel Storage compartments 21 164.boo Seite 22 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 At a glance Exterior view 22 164.boo Seite 23 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 At a glance Exterior view Item 1 Tailgate Power tailgate* Cargo compartment 앫 Loading instructions 앫 Cargo tie-down rings 앫 Hooks 앫 Expanding 앫 Cover blind 앫 Cargo net* Vehicle tool kit Spare wheel 2 Rear window defroster 3 Rear lamps 4 Fuel filler flap Refueling Fuel Page 122 123 301 302 304 304 310 312 490 494 212 505 374 374 375, 565 Item Page Item 5 Exterior rear view mirrors 9 Windshield wipers Adjusting Auto-dimming rear view mirrors* Power folding* 6 Towing eye bolt Installing towing eye bolt 7 Tires and wheels Checking tire inflation pressure General information Flat tire Spare wheel 8 Hood Opening Engine oil Coolant 51 208 209 540 384, 555 395 384 519 494 378 378 380 381 Wiper blades, replacing Wiper blades, cleaning a Windshield Cleaning with wiper fluid Cleaning b Roof rails Carriers* c Power tilt/sliding sunroof* d Doors Locking and unlocking Opening Unlocking/locking in an emergency e Front lamps f Headlamp cleaning system* Page 62 516 431 64 431 295 296 251 112 120 496 505 208 23 164.boo Seite 24 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 At a glance Cockpit 24 164.boo Seite 25 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Item Page Item 1 Cruise control lever 2 Instrument cluster 3 Multifunction steering wheel 4 Horn 5 Steering wheel gearshift buttons 6 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicators 8 Overhead control panel 9 Glove box release Glove box lock 256 26 30 198 56 290 34 315 316 a Glove box CD changer AUX-socket b Power outlet c Center console d Starter switch e Steering wheel adjustment, manual f Hood lock release g Parking brake release h Parking brake pedal j Power tailgate switch* Page 315 315 315 324 31 42 49 378 59 67 124 At a glance Cockpit Item k Door control panel l Exterior lamp switch m Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* Heated steering wheel* n Combination switch 앫 High beam 앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 Rear window wiper Page 35 61 143 50 327 147 61 62 62 64 25 164.boo Seite 26 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 At a glance Instrument cluster 26 164.boo Seite 27 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Item Page Item Page 436 1 L Left turn signal indicator lamp 2 To dim instrument cluster 153 7 Speedometer with: - Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp illumination 3 Reset button for: 앫 Resetting trip odometer 앫 Resetting all settings 4 To brighten instrument cluster illumination 5 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 6 Clock ’ Variable speed limiter indicator lamp1 l Distance warning lamp2 263, 440 1 Lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running. 2 Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running. 153 169 153 174 At a glance Instrument cluster Item ; Brake warning lamp, Page 437 USA only 3 Brake warning lamp, 437 Canada only v Electronic Stability 441 Program (ESP®) warning lamp H Combination low tire pressure/TPMS mal- function telltale, USA only Low tire pressure telltale*, Canada only 444 444 27 164.boo Seite 28 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 At a glance Instrument cluster 28 164.boo Seite 29 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Item Page Item 8 Multifunction display with: a Fuel gauge with: 앫 Trip odometer 앫 Main odometer 9 Tachometer with: < Seat belt telltale q Preglow indicator lamp1 1 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp ? Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only 153 155 89, 442 57 74, 446 439 Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 4 Fuel filler flap indica- tor: The fuel filler flap is located on the rear right-hand side. b Multifunction display with: 앫 Outside temperature indicator or digital speed- ometer (depending on selected setting in the control system) 앫 Transmission position ± Engine malfunction 439 indicator indicator lamp, Canada only 앫 Gear range indicator Page 446 374 155, 173 192 197 A High beam headlamp indicator 61, 147 1 Vehicles with Diesel engine only. At a glance Instrument cluster Item 앫 Distance warning func- Page 183 tion* indicator (Canada only) 앫 LOW RANGE mode* indicator 앫 Downhill Speed Regula- tion (DSR) indicator 202 275 앫 Off-road driving program 278 indicator 앫 Rear window wiper 64 indicator 앫 Set speed for 앫 Cruise control 앫 Distronic* (Canada only) 257 266 29 164.boo Seite 30 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel 30 Page 155 156 Item 1 Multifunction display Operating the control system 2 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call to dial to redial t to end a call to reject an incoming call 3 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease Item Page 4 ! Voice Control System* on1, see separate operating instructions 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display 6 0 Voice Control System* off1, see separate operating instructions 7 Menu systems: Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 1 Vehicles without Voice Control System*: Button without function. 164.boo Seite 31 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 왔 Center console Upper part (Vehicles without enhanced off-road package*) Item Page Item 1 COMAND system, see sepa- rate operating instructions 2 Climate control 3-zone automatic climate control* Rear window defroster 3 Seat heating*, front passenger side 4 Seat ventilation*, front passenger side 5 Parktronic system* deactivation switch 6 Vehicle level control switch 7 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 214 228 212 138 140 291 281 85, 447, 448 At a glance Center console Page 317 110 8 Storage compartment 9 Alarm system indicator lamp a Electronic Stability Program 105 (ESP®) switch b Adaptive damping system (ADS)* switch (USA only) c Seat ventilation*, driver’s side d Seat heating*, driver’s side e Switch for Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) f Hazard warning flasher g Switch for Off-road driving program 278 140 138 274 149 278 31 164.boo Seite 32 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 At a glance Center console Upper part (Vehicles with enhanced off-road package*) 32 Item Page Item 1 COMAND system, see sepa- rate operating instructions 2 Climate control 3-zone automatic climate control* Rear window defroster 3 Seat heating*, front passenger side 4 Seat ventilation*, front passenger side 214 228 212 138 140 5 Rotary switch for differential 205 locks* 6 Switch for LOW RANGE mode* 7 Switch for Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) 8 Rotary switch for vehicle level control 202 274 283 9 Alarm system indicator lamp a Seat ventilation*, driver’s side b Seat heating*, driver’s side c Adaptive damping system (ADS)* switch Page 110 140 138 278 d Electronic Stability Program 105 (ESP®) switch e Parktronic system* deactivation switch f Hazard warning flasher g Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 291 149 85, 447, 448 164.boo Seite 33 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Lower part Item 1 Storage compartment with 앫 Power outlet1 or 앫 Ashtray with cigarette lighter1 2 Cup holder 3 Armrest storage/tele- phone* compartment release 4 Card, ticket holder (removable) 1 Depending on vehicle configuration. Page 317 324 321 320 317 320 At a glance Center console 33 164.boo Seite 34 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 At a glance Overhead control panel 34 Item 1 Left reading lamp switch 2 Rear interior lighting switch 3 Automatic interior lighting switch 4 Front interior lighting switch 5 Right reading lamp switch 6 Front right interior lamp 7 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* switch 8 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 9 Interior rear view mirror a Front right reading lamp Page 149 149 149 149 149 149 251 334 208 149 Item b Front left reading lamp c Garage door opener d Vehicles without telephone* installed: Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid (emergency call system) e Vehicles with telephone* installed: Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid (emergency call system) and telephone* f Front left interior lamp Page 149 339 331 331 149 164.boo Seite 35 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 왔 Door control panel At a glance Door control panel Item 1 Inside door handle 2 Central unlocking switch Central locking switch 3 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment Page 120 129 129 51 4 Selection buttons for exteri- 51 or rear view mirror adjust- ment Power-folding exterior rear view mirrors* 209 5 Switches for opening/clos- 246 ing front and rear door windows 6 Rear door window override 98 switch 7 Hinged quarter window switch* 8 Remote tailgate release switch, power tailgate* 248 124 123 35 164.boo Seite 36 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 At a glance Storage compartments 36 164.boo Seite 37 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 At a glance Storage compartments Item 1 Parcel net in front passen- ger footwell 2 Glove box/CD changer 3 Door pocket 4 Parcel net on front passen- ger seat backrest 5 Door pocket 6 Cup holder 7 Vehicle tool kit, spare wheel 8 First aid kit 9 Cup holder a Door pocket b Parcel net on driver’s seat backrest Page 319 315 319 321 490 490 321 319 Item c Door pocket d Holder for gas cards e Depending on vehicle con- figuration: Storage compartment Ashtray f Cup holders g Storage/telephone* com- partment with coin holder h Rear storage compartment j Cup holder in rear armrest Page 211 317 321 320 317 318 320 37 164.boo Seite 38 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 38 164.boo Seite 39 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 39 164.boo Seite 40 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Getting started Unlocking The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further information. The corresponding page references are located at the end of each segment. Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Unlock button* for tailgate 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Â Panic button (컄 page 100) 40 Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey. All turn signal lamps flash once. The vehicle unlocks. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. The locator light- ing comes on if the feature is enabled in the control system (컄 page 176). 왘 Enter the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 112). 164.boo Seite 41 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Grasp an outside door handle. Starter switch positions Getting started Unlocking All turn signal lamps flash once. The ve- hicle unlocks. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. The locator light- ing comes on if the feature is enabled in the control system (컄 page 176). i If the vehicle has been parked for more than 72 hours, you must pull an outside door handle in order to activate the KEYLESS-GO function. 왘 Enter the vehicle. For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 115). Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can lock or unlock the vehicle without using the remote control buttons on the SmartKey and start the engine without in- serting the SmartKey into the starter switch. i To unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be outside the vehicle, no further than approximately 3 feet (1 meter) away from the respective door. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. 41 164.boo Seite 42 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Getting started Unlocking SmartKey Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply for some electrical con- sumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instru- ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster re- 42 ! If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the battery may not be sufficient- ly charged. 앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary (컄 page 528). 앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 536). To prevent accelerated battery discharge or a completely discharged battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 436). 3 Starting position i When you switch on the ignition, the indica- tor and warning lamps (except high beam head- lamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (ex- cept high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) will go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. i If the SmartKey does not belong to the vehicle, the SmartKey can be turned in the start- er switch. However, the ignition does not switch on and the engine does not start. i When the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch and the automatic transmission is in a position other than P, the automatic trans- mission automatically shifts to P. 164.boo Seite 43 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a SmartKey with integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a removable KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. With the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button inserted and the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO present in the vehicle, press- ing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 앫 without the brake pedal depressed corresponds to the various starter switch positions (컄 page 44) 앫 with the brake pedal firmly depressed will start the engine (컄 page 56) If you wish or should there be a need to insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO in the starter switch, the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button can be easily removed by pulling it out of the starter switch. i The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button does not need to be removed from the starter switch when you leave the vehicle. However, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you when you leave the vehicle. As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle, the vehicle’s electrical systems can be switched on or the engine can be started using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 2 Starter switch Getting started Unlocking KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 3 USA only 4 Canada only The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. 왘 Insert KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 into starter switch 2 (if not inserted already). 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P (컄 page 191). 왘 Do not depress the brake pedal. 43 164.boo Seite 44 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12 Getting started Unlocking Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Position 1 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment. i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 앫 once more, the ignition (position 2) is switched on 앫 twice more, the power supply is again switched off Ignition (or Position 2) 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button twice. This supplies power for all electrical consumers. All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instru- ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster re- mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 436). i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once more, the power supply is again switched off. i When you switch on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indica- tor lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 57). For more information on KEYLESS-GO, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 115).

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