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Contents


Index ....................................................... 4


At a glance ........................................... 27


Introduction ......................................... 20


Safety ................................................... 37


Opening/closing ................................. 67


Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 89


Lights and windshield wipers .......... 101


Climate control ................................. 117


Driving and parking .......................... 129


On-board computer and displays .... 165


Stowing and features ....................... 211


Maintenance and care ...................... 237


Breakdown assistance ..................... 251


Wheels and tires ............................... 269


Technical data ................................... 299


4


Index


1, 2, 3 ... 115 V socket ...................................... 224
12 V socket


see Sockets


4ETS


see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)


4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) .................................................. 153


ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)


Display message ............................ 180
Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety notes .................... 62
Warning lamp ................................. 202


Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification ................. 121
Active light function ......................... 106
Active Light System


Display message ............................ 191


Active service system PLUS


see ASSYST PLUS service interval display Additives (engine oil) ........................ 306
Air bags


Display message ............................ 187
Front air bag (driver, front passenger) ....................................... 41
Important safety notes .................... 40
Knee bag .......................................... 42
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .................................. 44
Pelvis air bag ................................... 43
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact air bag .......................... 42
Window curtain air bag .................... 44


Air-conditioning system


see Climate control


Air pressure


Air vents


see Tire pressure


Glove box ....................................... 126
Important safety notes .................. 125
Rear ............................................... 126
Setting ........................................... 125


Setting the center air vents ........... 126
Setting the side air vents ............... 126


Alarm system


see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)


Anti-lock Braking System


see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)


Anti-Theft Alarm system


see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)


Anti-theft system


ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 65
Approach/departure angle .............. 150
Ashtray ............................................... 222
ASSYST PLUS


see ASSYST PLUS service interval display


ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)


Activating/deactivating ................... 65
Function ........................................... 65
Switching off the alarm .................... 65
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 172
Audio system


see separate operating instructions


Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center


see Qualified specialist workshop


AUTO lights


Display message ............................ 191
see Lights Automatic headlamp mode .............. 104
Automatic transmission


Automatic drive program ............... 138
Changing gear ............................... 137
Display message ............................ 197
Driving tips .................................... 137
Emergency running mode .............. 140
Kickdown ....................................... 137
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Program selector button ................ 137
Pulling away ................................... 133
Releasing the parking lock manually ........................................ 140
Selector lever ................................ 135
Shift ranges ................................... 138
Starting the engine ........................ 132
Trailer towing ................................. 137
Transmission position display ........ 136
Transmission positions .................. 136


Index


Automatic transmission emergency mode ............................... 140


Breakdown


Back support


Backup lamp


see Lumbar support


Belt


Changing bulbs .............................. 113
Display message ............................ 190
Bag hook ............................................ 216
Ball coupling


Installing ........................................ 161
Removing ....................................... 164
Storing ........................................... 164
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
Basic settings


see Settings


Battery (SmartKey)


Checking .......................................... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Replacing ......................................... 72


Battery (vehicle)


Charging ........................................ 260
Display message ............................ 193
Important safety notes .................. 259
Jump starting ................................. 262


see Seat belts


Brake Assist System


see BAS (Brake Assist System)


Brake fluid


Display message ............................ 183
Notes ............................................. 306
Brake fluid level ................................ 242
Brake lamps


Changing bulbs .............................. 113
Display message ............................ 189


Brakes


ABS .................................................. 62
BAS .................................................. 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 306
Display message ............................ 180
Driving tips .................................... 146
Important safety notes .................. 146
Maintenance .................................. 147
Parking brake ........................ 144, 148
Warning lamp ................................. 201


see Flat tire see Towing away/tow-starting


see Changing bulbs


Bulbs


California


Important notice for retail customers and lessees .................... 21


Calling up a malfunction


see Display messages


Capacities


Car


Care


see Technical data


see Vehicle


Carpets .......................................... 249
Car wash ........................................ 244
Display ........................................... 248
Exterior lights ................................ 247
Gear or selector lever .................... 248
Matte finish ................................... 245
Notes ............................................. 243
Paint .............................................. 245
Plastic trim .................................... 248
Power washer ................................ 244
Rear view camera .......................... 247
Roof lining ...................................... 249
Seat belt ........................................ 249
Seat cover ..................................... 249
Sensors ......................................... 247
Steering wheel ............................... 248
Tail pipes ....................................... 247
Trim pieces .................................... 248
Washing by hand ........................... 244
Wheels ........................................... 245
Windows ........................................ 246
Wiper blades .................................. 246
Wooden trim .................................. 248
Cargo compartment cover ............... 216
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 214
Cargo compartment floor


Opening/closing ............................ 219
Stowage well (under) ..................... 219


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Index


Cargo net


Attaching ....................................... 218
Important safety information ......... 217
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 215
Car wash (care) ................................. 244
CD player/CD changer (on-board computer) .......................................... 173
Cell phone


see Mobile phone


Center console


Lower section .................................. 33
Upper section .................................. 32


Central locking


Automatic locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 177
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 68


Changing bulbs


Brake lamps ................................... 113
High-beam headlamps ................... 111
Important safety notes .................. 108
License plate lighting ..................... 113
Low-beam headlamps .................... 110
Overview of bulb types .................. 109
Parking lamps ................................ 111
Rear fog lamp ................................ 113
Reversing lamps ............................ 113
Side marker lamps (front) .............. 112
Standing lamps (front) ................... 111
Tail lamps ...................................... 113
Turn signals (front) ......................... 112
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 113


Child-proof locks


Important safety notes .................... 59
Rear doors ....................................... 60


Children


Child seat


In the vehicle ................................... 55
Restraint systems ............................ 55


LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ............................................ 58
Special seat belt retractor ............... 57
Top Tether ....................................... 58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 222
Cleaning


Trailer tow hitch ............................. 247


Climate control


Automatic climate control (3- zone) .............................................. 120
Controlling automatically ............... 122
Cooling with air dehumidification . . 121
Defrosting the windows ................. 124
Defrosting the windshield .............. 123
Dual-zone automatic climate control ........................................... 119
Important safety notes .................. 118
Indicator lamp ................................ 122
Maximum cooling .......................... 123
Overview of systems ...................... 118
Problems with cooling with air dehumidification ............................ 122
Problem with the rear window defroster ........................................ 124
Rear control panel ......................... 120
Refrigerant ..................................... 306
Setting the air distribution ............. 122
Setting the airflow ......................... 123
Setting the air vents ...................... 125
Setting the temperature ................ 122
Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ............................................ 124
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 125
Switching the MONO function on/ off .................................................. 123
Switching the rear window heating on/off ............................... 124
Clock (on-board computer) ............... 176
Coat hooks ......................................... 218
Cockpit


Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster


Collapsible spare wheel


Inflating ......................................... 257
see Emergency spare wheel


COMAND


see separate operating instructions Combination switch .......................... 105
Compass


Calibrating ..................................... 236
Calling up ....................................... 235
Setting ........................................... 235


Consumption statistics (on-board computer) .......................................... 170


Convenience closing feature .............. 83
Convenience opening feature ............ 83
Coolant (engine)


Checking the level ......................... 240
Display message ............................ 191
Notes ............................................. 307
Temperature gauge ........................ 166
Warning lamp ................................. 207


Cooling


see Climate control


Cornering light function


Display message ............................ 188
Function/notes ............................. 106


Crash-responsive emergency lighting ............................................... 108
Cruise control


Cruise control lever ....................... 151
Deactivating ................................... 153
Display message ............................ 194
Driving system ............................... 151
Function/notes ............................. 151
Important safety notes .................. 151
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 151
Setting a speed .............................. 152
Storing and maintaining current speed ............................................. 152


Cup holder


Center console .............................. 220
Important safety notes .................. 220
Rear compartment ......................... 221
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 24
Customer Relations Department ....... 24


Dashboard


Data


see Cockpit


see Technical data Date (on-board computer) ................ 176
Daytime running lamp mode


see Daytime running lamps


Daytime running lamps


Display message ............................ 191
Switching on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 176
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 103


Index


Delayed switch-off


Exterior lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 176
Interior lighting .............................. 177
Digital speedometer ......................... 170
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 248
Display messages


Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 179
Driving systems ............................. 194
Engine ............................................ 191
General notes ................................ 179
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 179
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 198
Lights ............................................. 188
Safety systems .............................. 180
Service interval display .................. 242
SmartKey ....................................... 198
Tires ............................................... 194
Vehicle ........................................... 197
Distance recorder ............................. 170
see Odometer see Trip odometer


Doors


Automatic locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 177
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 76
Central locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....................................... 68
Control panel ................................... 35
Display message ............................ 197
Emergency locking ........................... 77
Emergency unlocking ....................... 77
Important safety notes .................... 75
Opening (from inside) ...................... 76


Downhill Speed Regulation


see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) Drinking and driving ......................... 145
Drinks holder


see Cup holder


Drive program


Automatic ...................................... 138
Display ........................................... 136


Driver's door


Driver's seat


see Doors


see Seats


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Index


Driving abroad


Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 243
Symmetrical low beam .................. 102


Driving in mountainous terrain


Approach/departure angle ............ 150


Driving off-road


see Off-road driving


Driving safety systems


ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 62
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
Electronic brake force distribution ... 64
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) .......................................... 62
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ........................................... 63
Important safety information ........... 61
Overview .......................................... 61


Driving systems


Cruise control ................................ 151
Display message ............................ 194
PARKTRONIC ................................. 154
Rear view camera .......................... 157


Driving tips


Automatic transmission ................. 137
Brakes ........................................... 146
Break-in period .............................. 130
Downhill gradient ........................... 146
Drinking and driving ....................... 145
Driving abroad ............................... 102
Driving in winter ............................. 148
Driving on flooded roads ................ 148
Driving on sand .............................. 150
Driving on wet roads ...................... 148
Driving over obstacles ................... 150
Exhaust check ............................... 146
Fuel ................................................ 145
General .......................................... 145
Hydroplaning ................................. 148
Icy road surfaces ........................... 149
Limited braking efficiency on salted roads ................................... 147
Off-road driving .............................. 149
Pedals ............................................ 145
Snow chains .................................. 272
Symmetrical low beam .................. 102
Tire ruts ......................................... 150
Towing a trailer .............................. 159


Traveling uphill ............................... 150
Wet road surface ........................... 147
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 173
DVD-Video (on-board computer) ...... 173


EASY-ENTRY feature


Activating/deactivating ................. 177
Function/notes ................................ 96


EASY-EXIT feature


Crash-responsive ............................. 97
Function/notes ................................ 96
Switching on/off ........................... 177


EBD (electronic brake force distribution)


Display message ............................ 182
Function/notes ................................ 64


Electrical fuses


see Fuses


Electronic brake force distribution see EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)


Electronic Stability Program


see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)


Electronic Traction System see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)


Emergency release


Driver's door .................................... 77
Vehicle ............................................. 77


Emergency spare wheel


Storage location ............................ 252
Stowing .......................................... 253


Emergency Tensioning Devices


Function ........................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 39


Emergency unlocking


Tailgate ............................................ 82


Emissions purification


Service and warranty information .... 20


Engine


Check Engine warning lamp ........... 206
Display message ............................ 191
Emergency starting ........................ 266
Engine number ............................... 302
Irregular running ............................ 134
Starting problems .......................... 134


Index


Starting the engine with the SmartKey ....................................... 132
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 132
Switching off .................................. 143


Filler cap


Engine electronics


Engine oil


Problem (malfunction) ................... 134


Adding ........................................... 239
Additives ........................................ 306
Checking the oil level ..................... 239
Checking the oil level using the dipstick .......................................... 239
Display message ............................ 193
Filling capacity ............................... 304
Notes about oil grades ................... 305
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 239
Viscosity ........................................ 306


ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)


Deactivating/activating ................... 63
Display message ............................ 180
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 63
Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety information ........... 62
Trailer stabilization ........................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 203


ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ................................................ 63
Exhaust check ................................... 146
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 247
Exterior lighting


see Lights


Exterior mirrors


Adjusting ......................................... 97
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 99
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 98
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 98
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 178
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 99
Setting ............................................. 98
Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 100
Storing the parking position ............. 99


Fuel


see Fuel filler flap First-aid kit ......................................... 252
Flat tire


Changing a wheel/mounting the spare wheel ................................... 254
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 253
Raising the vehicle ......................... 255
see Emergency spare wheel Floormat ............................................. 236
Folding the rear bench seat forwards/back .................................. 214
Fording


On flooded roads ........................... 148


Frequencies


Garage door opener ....................... 235
Front fog lamps ................................. 104
Display message ............................ 190
Switching on/off ........................... 104


Front windshield


see Windshield


Additives ........................................ 305
Consumption statistics .................. 170
Displaying the current consumption .................................. 170
Displaying the range ...................... 170
Driving tips .................................... 145
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Important safety notes .................. 304
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 304
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Refueling ........................................ 141
Specifications ................................ 305
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 304


Fuel filler flap


Fuel level


Fuel tank


Opening/closing ............................ 141


Calling up the range (on-board computer) ...................................... 170


Capacity ........................................ 304
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143


Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool kit) ...................................................... 252


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Index


Fuses


Allocation chart ............................. 267
Before changing ............................. 267
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 267
Fuse box in the cargo compartment ................................. 268
Fuse box in the engine compartment ................................. 267
Important safety notes .................. 266


Garage door opener


Clearing the memory ..................... 234
Frequencies ................................... 235
Notes ............................................. 231
Opening/closing the garage door .. 233
Programming the remote control ... 232
Gasoline ............................................. 141
Gear or selector lever (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 248
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 300
Glove box ........................................... 213
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (definition) ......................................... 292


Handbrake


see Parking brake Hazard warning lamps ...................... 105
Headlamp cleaning system


Notes ............................................. 307


Headlamps


Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 241
Cleaning system (function) ............ 105
Fogging up ..................................... 106
Removing/installing the cover ....... 110
see Automatic headlamp mode


Head restraints


Adjusting ......................................... 93
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 93
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 93
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 93
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 94
see NECK-PRO head restraints


Heating


see Climate control


High-beam headlamps


Changing bulbs .............................. 111
Display message ............................ 189
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Hill start assist .................................. 133
Hood


Closing ........................................... 239
Display message ............................ 197
Opening ......................................... 238
Hydroplaning ..................................... 148


Ignition lock


see Key positions Immobilizer .......................................... 65
Indicator lamps


see Warning and indicator lamps


Indicators


see Turn signals


Instrument cluster


Overview .......................................... 29
Settings ......................................... 175
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 30
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 29
Instrument lighting


see Instrument cluster lighting


Interior lighting


Automatic control .......................... 107
Delayed switch-off (on-board computer) ...................................... 177
Emergency lighting ........................ 108
Manual control ............................... 108
Overview ........................................ 107
Reading lamp ................................. 107
see Interior lighting


Jack


Storage location ............................ 252
Using ............................................. 255
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 262


K Key


see SmartKey


KEYLESS-GO


Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Display message ............................ 198
Locking ............................................ 69
Start/Stop button .......................... 131
Starting the engine ........................ 132
Unlocking ......................................... 69


Key positions


Kickdown


KEYLESS-GO .................................. 131
SmartKey ....................................... 131


Driving tips .................................... 137
Knee bag .............................................. 42


Lamps


see Warning and indicator lamps


LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ................................................ 58
License plate lamp


Changing bulbs .............................. 113


License plate lamp (display message) ............................................ 190
Lighting


see Lights


Lights


Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off . 177
Active light function ....................... 106
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 104
Cornering light function ................. 106
Display message ............................ 188
Driving abroad ............................... 102
Fog lamps ...................................... 104
Hazard warning lamps ................... 105
High beam flasher .......................... 105
High-beam headlamps ................... 105
Light switch ................................... 102
Low-beam headlamps .................... 103
Parking lamps ................................ 102
Rear fog lamp ................................ 104


Index


11


Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 176
Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (switch) .................... 103
Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch-off on/off (on- board computer) ............................ 176
Switching the surround lighting on/off (on-board computer) .......... 176
Turn signals ................................... 105
see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting Light sensor (display message) ....... 191
LIM indicator lamp


Cruise control ................................ 151
Loading guidelines ............................ 212
Locking


see Central locking


Locking (doors)


Automatic ........................................ 76
Emergency locking ........................... 77
From inside (central locking button) ............................................. 76


Locking centrally


see Central locking


Locking verification signal (on- board computer) ............................... 177
Low-beam headlamps


Changing bulbs .............................. 110
Display message ............................ 188
Setting for driving abroad (symmetrical) ................................. 102
Switching on/off ........................... 103


Lumbar support


Adjusting ......................................... 94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support ............................................ 95


M+S tires ............................................ 272
Maintenance


see ASSYST PLUS service interval display


Malfunction message


see Display messages


12


Index


Malfunctions relevant to safety


Reporting ......................................... 24


Matte finish (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 245
mbrace


Call priority .................................... 229
Display message ............................ 184
Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 229
Emergency call .............................. 226
Important safety notes .................. 225
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 231
MB info call button ........................ 228
Remote vehicle locking .................. 230
Roadside Assistance button .......... 227
Search & Send ............................... 230
Self-test ......................................... 226
System .......................................... 225
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 230


Mechanical key


Function/notes ................................ 71
Locking vehicle ................................ 77
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 77
Memory card (audio) ......................... 173
Memory function ............................... 100
Message memory (on-board computer) .......................................... 179
Messages


see Display messages


Mirrors


see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror


Mobile phone


Menu (on-board computer) ............ 173


Modifying the programming (SmartKey) ........................................... 71
MP3


Operating ....................................... 173
see separate operating instructions


Multifunction display


Function/notes ............................. 168
Permanent display ......................... 175


Multifunction steering wheel


Operating the on-board computer . 167
Overview .......................................... 31


Multifunction steering wheel (4
buttons)


see 4-button multifunction steering wheel


Navigation


Menu (on-board computer) ............ 171
see separate operating instructions


NECK-PRO head restraints


Operation ......................................... 50
Resetting after being triggered ........ 50


Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ................................................ 130


Occupant Classification System (OCS)


Faults ............................................... 49
Operation ......................................... 44
System self-test ............................... 47


Occupant safety


Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
System overview .............................. 38
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 305
Odometer ........................................... 170
see Trip odometer


Off-road driving


Checklist after driving off-road ...... 150
Checklist before driving off-road .... 150
General information ....................... 149
Important safety notes .................. 149
Traveling uphill ............................... 150


Off-road system


4MATIC .......................................... 153


see Engine oil


On-board computer


Audio menu ................................... 172
Convenience submenu .................. 177
Displaying a service message ........ 243
Display messages .......................... 179
Factory settings submenu ............. 178
Important safety notes .................. 166
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 175
Lighting submenu .......................... 176


Oil


Menu overview .............................. 169
Message memory .......................... 179
Navigation menu ............................ 171
Operating video DVD ..................... 173
Operation ....................................... 167
Service menu ................................. 175
Settings menu ............................... 175
Standard display ............................ 170
Telephone menu ............................ 173
Time/Date submenu ..................... 176
Trip menu ...................................... 170
Vehicle submenu ........................... 177


Opening and closing the side trim panels ................................................. 112
Operating system


see On-board computer Outside temperature display ........... 167
Overhead control panel ...................... 34
Override feature


Rear side windows ........................... 60


Paint code number ............................ 301
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 245
Panic alarm .......................................... 60
Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel


Opening/closing .............................. 86
Opening/closing the roller sunblind ........................................... 87
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Resetting ......................................... 87


Panorama sliding sunroof


Important safety notes .................... 85
Parcel net ........................................... 214
Parking ............................................... 143
Important safety notes .................. 143
Parking brake ................................ 144
Position of exterior mirror, front- passenger side ................................. 99
Rear view camera .......................... 157
see PARKTRONIC


Parking aid


see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC


Index


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Parking brake


Display message ............................ 183
Notes/function .............................. 144
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 111
PARKTRONIC


Deactivating/activating ................. 156
Driving system ............................... 154
Function/notes ............................. 154
Problem (malfunction) ................... 157
Range of the sensors ..................... 154
Trailer towing ................................. 156
Warning display ............................. 155


PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ...................................................... 44
Pedals ................................................. 145
Permanent four-wheel drive


see 4MATIC (permanent four- wheel drive) Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 248
Power washers .................................. 244
Power windows


see Side windows


Preventive occupant safety system


see PRE-SAFE® (Preventive occupant safety system) Product information ............................ 20
Program selector button .................. 137
Pulling away


Automatic transmission ................. 133


Qualified specialist workshop ........... 23


Radio


Selecting a station ......................... 172
see separate operating instructions Reading lamp ..................................... 107
Rear compartment


Setting the airflow ......................... 123
Setting the air vents ...................... 126


Rear fog lamp


Changing bulbs .............................. 113
Display message ............................ 190
Switching on/off ........................... 104


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Rear lamps


Changing bulbs .............................. 113
see Lights


Rear view camera


Cleaning instructions ..................... 247
Function/notes ............................. 157


Rear-view mirror


Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 97
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 99


Rear window defroster


Problem (malfunction) ................... 124


Rear window heating


Rear window wiper


Switching on/off ........................... 124


Replacing the wiper blade .............. 116
Switching on/off ........................... 114


Refueling


Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Important safety notes .................. 141
Refueling process .......................... 141
see Fuel


Releasing the parking lock manually (automatic transmission) ..................................... 140
Remote control


Garage door opener ....................... 231
Programming (garage door opener) .......................................... 232


Removing/attaching the washer fluid reservoir .................................... 110
Reporting


Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 24


Reserve (fuel tank)


see Fuel


Reserve fuel


Display message ............................ 194
Warning lamp ................................. 206
see Fuel Residual heat (climate control) ........ 125
Restraint system


see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)


Reverse gear


Engaging (automatic transmission) ................................. 135
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 21


Roller blind


Roller sunblind


see Roller sunblind


Opening/closing .............................. 87
Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel ..................................... 86
Roof carrier ........................................ 220
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 249
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 308
Route


see Route guidance (navigation) Route guidance (navigation) ............ 171


Safety


Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Child restraint systems .................... 55
Occupant Classification System (OCS) ............................................... 44
Overview of occupant safety systems ........................................... 38


see Driving safety systems


Safety systems


Seat belts


Adjusting the height ......................... 53
Belt force limiters ............................ 54
center rear-compartment seat ......... 54
Cleaning ......................................... 249
Correct usage .................................. 51
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 54
Fastening ......................................... 53
Important safety guidelines ............. 51
Releasing ......................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Special seat belt retractor ............... 57
Warning lamp ................................. 200
Warning lamp (function) ................... 54


Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 92
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support ............................................ 95
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 93
Cleaning the cover ......................... 249
Correct driver's seat position ........... 90


Seats


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Folding the backrest (rear compartment) forwards/back ....... 215
Folding the rear bench seat forwards/back ............................... 214
Important safety notes .................... 91
Seat heating problem ...................... 95
Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 100
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 95
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 247
Service


see ASSYST PLUS service interval display


Service interval display


Displaying service messages ......... 243
Hiding service messages ............... 243
Notes ............................................. 243
Service messages .......................... 242
Service menu (on-board computer) . 175
Service products


Brake fluid ..................................... 306
Capacities ...................................... 304
Coolant (engine) ............................ 307
Engine oil ....................................... 305
Fuel ................................................ 304
Important safety notes .................. 302
Refrigerant (air-conditioning system) .......................................... 306
Washer fluid ................................... 307


Settings


Factory (on-board computer) ......... 178
On-board computer ....................... 175
Setting the air distribution ............... 122
Setting the airflow ............................ 123
Side impact air bag ............................. 42
Side marker lamp (display message) ............................................ 190
Side marker lamps (changing bulbs) ................................................. 112
Side windows


Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Convenience opening feature .......... 83
Important safety information ........... 82
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Resetting ......................................... 84


Sliding sunroof


see Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel


SmartKey


Changing the battery ....................... 72
Changing the programming ............. 71
Checking the battery ....................... 72
Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Convenience opening feature .......... 83
Display message ............................ 198
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Loss ................................................. 74
Mechanical key ................................ 71
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 131
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 74
Starting the engine ........................ 132
Snow chains ...................................... 272
Sockets


Center console .............................. 223
Luggage compartment ................... 224
Points to observe before use ......... 223
Rear compartment ......................... 224


Spare wheel


Notes/data .................................... 297
Storage location ............................ 252
Stowing .......................................... 253
see Emergency spare wheel Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Speed, controlling


see Cruise control


Speedometer


Digital ............................................ 170
In the Instrument cluster ................. 29
Segments ...................................... 167
Selecting the unit of measurement ................................ 175
see Instrument cluster


SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)


Display message ............................ 184
Introduction ..................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 205
Warning lamp (function) ................... 38


Standing lamps


Changing bulbs .............................. 111
Display message ............................ 190
Switching on/off ........................... 102


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Starting (engine) ................................ 132
Station


see Radio Steering (display message) .............. 198
Steering wheel


Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 96
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 96
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 167
Important safety notes .................... 96
Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 100


Steering wheel (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 248
Stowage compartments


Armrest (under) ............................. 213
Cup holders ................................... 220
Glove box ....................................... 213
Important safety information ......... 212
Parcel net ...................................... 214
Rear ............................................... 213


Summer opening


see Convenience opening feature Summer tires ..................................... 272
Sun visor ............................................ 221
Supplemental Restraint System


see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)


Surround lighting (on-board computer) .......................................... 176
SUV


(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 22


Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ................................................. 124
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 65


Tachometer ........................................ 167
Tailgate


Display message ............................ 197
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 78
Limiting the opening angle ............... 81
Opening/closing (automatically from inside) ...................................... 80


Opening/closing (automatically from outside) ................................... 79
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 79


Display message ............................ 189
see Lights


see Fuel tank


Tail lamps


Tank


Tank content


Technical data


Fuel gauge ....................................... 29


Notes ............................................. 300
Tires/wheels ................................. 295
Trailer Loads .................................. 309
Vehicle data ................................... 308


Call priority .................................... 229
Display message ............................ 184
Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 229
Emergency call .............................. 226
Important safety notes .................. 225
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 231
MB info call button ........................ 228
Remote vehicle locking .................. 230
Roadside Assistance button .......... 227
Search & Send ............................... 230
Self-test ......................................... 226
System .......................................... 225
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 230


TELEAID


Telephone


Accepting a call ............................. 174
Display message ............................ 198
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 173
Number from the phone book ........ 174
Redialing ........................................ 174
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 174


Temperature


Coolant .......................................... 166
Outside temperature ...................... 167
Setting (climate control) ................ 122


Theft deterrent locking system


Immobilizer ...................................... 65
Time (on-board computer) ................ 176
Tire pressure


Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 278
Checking manually ........................ 277
Display message ............................ 194


Maximum ....................................... 276
Notes ............................................. 275
Pressure loss warning .................... 277
Recommended ............................... 273


Tire pressure monitoring system


Function/notes ............................. 278
Restarting ...................................... 280
Warning lamp ................................. 209


Tires


Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 293
Average weight of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 291
Bar (definition) ............................... 291
Characteristics .............................. 291
Checking ........................................ 271
Definition of terms ......................... 291
Direction of rotation ...................... 295
Display message ............................ 194
Distribution of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 294
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................... 290
DOT (Department of Transportation) (definition) ............ 291
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) (definition) ..................................... 292
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (definition) ..................................... 292
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (definition) ..................................... 292
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) (definition) ......................... 292
Important safety notes .................. 270
Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment (definition) ...... 292
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 292
Labeling (overview) ........................ 287
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 293
Load index ..................................... 290
Load index (definition) ................... 292
Maximum loaded vehicle weight (definition) ..................................... 292
Maximum load on a tire (definition) ..................................... 293
Maximum permissible tire pressure (definition) ....................... 293
Maximum tire load ......................... 285
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 293


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Optional equipment weight (definition) ..................................... 293
PSI (pounds per square inch) (definition) ..................................... 293
Replacing ....................................... 294
Service life ..................................... 271
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 293
Speed rating (definition) ................ 292
Storing ........................................... 295
Structure and characteristics (definition) ..................................... 291
Temperature .................................. 287
TIN (Tire Identification Number) (definition) ..................................... 293
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 293
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 293
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 291
Tire size (data) ............................... 295
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 288
Tire tread ....................................... 271
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 293
Total load limit (definition) ............. 294
Traction ......................................... 286
Traction (definition) ....................... 294
Tread wear ..................................... 286
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar noseweight) (definition) ................. 294
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards ...................................... 286
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (definition) .................... 291
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 292
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 294
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 292
see Flat tire Top Tether ............................................ 58
Towing


Important safety guidelines ........... 264
Installing the towing eye ................ 264
Removing the towing eye ............... 265
With the rear axle raised ................ 265


Towing a trailer


Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 247
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 162
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 163
Driving tips .................................... 159
Important safety notes .................. 159


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Installing the ball coupling ............. 161
Lights display message .................. 188
Mounting dimensions .................... 308
Power supply ................................. 164
Removing the ball coupling ............ 164
Shift range ..................................... 137
Storing the ball coupling ................ 164
Trailer loads ................................... 309


With both axles on the ground ....... 265


Towing away


Tow-starting


Emergency engine starting ............ 266
Important safety notes .................. 264


Trailer coupling


see Towing a trailer


Trailer loads and drawbar noseweights ...................................... 163
Trailer towing


ESP® ................................................ 64
PARKTRONIC ................................. 156
Permissible trailer loads and drawbar noseweights ..................... 163


Transmission


see Automatic transmission Transporting the vehicle .................. 266
Traveling uphill


Brow of hill ..................................... 150
Driving downhill ............................. 151
Maximum gradient-climbing capability ....................................... 150
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 248
Trip computer (on-board computer) .......................................... 170
Trip meter


see Trip odometer


Trip odometer


Calling up ....................................... 170
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 171


Trunk


Turn signals


see Tailgate


Changing bulbs (front) ................... 112
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 113
Display message ............................ 189
Switching on/off ........................... 105


TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (definition) ......................................... 294


Type identification plate


see Vehicle identification plate


Unlocking


Emergency unlocking ....................... 77
From inside the vehicle (central unlocking button) ............................. 76


Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 221
Vehicle


Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 197
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individual settings .......................... 175
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 281
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 77
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 69
Lowering ........................................ 258
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 144
Pulling away ................................... 133
Raising ........................................... 255
Reporting problems ......................... 24
Towing away .................................. 264
Transporting .................................. 266
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 77
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 69
Vehicle data ................................... 308


Vehicle battery


see Battery (vehicle) Vehicle data ....................................... 308
see Technical data Vehicle dimensions ........................... 308
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 77
Vehicle identification number


see VIN Vehicle identification plate .............. 301
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 252
Video (DVD) ........................................ 173
VIN ...................................................... 301


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Replacing the wiper blades ............ 114
Switching on/off ........................... 113


Winter driving


Important safety notes .................. 272
Slippery road surfaces ................... 149
Snow chains .................................. 272


M+S tires ....................................... 272


Winter tires


Wiper blades


Cleaning ......................................... 246
Important safety notes .................. 114
Replacing (rear window) ................ 116
Replacing (windshield) ................... 115


Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 248


Warning and indicator lamps


ABS ................................................ 202
Brakes ........................................... 201
Check Engine ................................. 206
Coolant .......................................... 207
Cruise control ................................ 151
ESP® .............................................. 203
ESP® OFF ....................................... 204
Fuel tank ........................................ 206
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .................................. 44
Reserve fuel ................................... 206
Seat belt ........................................ 200
SRS ................................................ 205
Tire pressure monitor .................... 209
Warranty ............................................ 301
Washer fluid


Display message ............................ 198
see Windshield washer system Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 258
Wheel chock ...................................... 254
Wheels


Changing a wheel .......................... 254
Checking ........................................ 271
Cleaning ......................................... 245
Important safety notes .................. 270
Interchanging/changing ................ 294
Mounting a wheel .......................... 256
Removing a wheel .......................... 256
Storing ........................................... 295
Tightening torque ........................... 258
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 295


Window curtain air bag


Display message ............................ 185
Operation ......................................... 44


Windows


Windshield


Cleaning ......................................... 246
see Side windows


Defrosting ...................................... 123
Windshield washer system .............. 241
Notes ............................................. 307


Windshield wipers


Problem (malfunction) ................... 116
Rear window wiper ........................ 114


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Product information


Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been approved for the type of vehicle. Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as conversion parts and accessories which have been specifically approved for your vehicle for their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to assess other parts. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they have been independently or officially approved. The use of non-approved parts could affect your vehicle's operating safety. Mercedes-Benz therefore recommends that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been approved for the type of vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved conversion parts and accessories are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Here, you will receive advice about permissible technical modifications, and the parts will be professionally installed.


Operator's Manual Notes on the Operator's Manual This Operator's Manual contains a great deal of helpful 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 instructions and warnings contained in this Operator's Manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.


Vehicle equipment This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations. All the systems found in your vehicle are listed in the original purchase agreement of your vehicle. Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The Operating Instructions and the Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.


Service and vehicle operation Service and literature Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties: RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty REmission Systems Warranty REmission Performance Warranty RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine,


Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty


RState Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon


Laws)


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Information for customers in California Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty. 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 occurs: (1) the same substantial defect or


malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect 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


malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz in writing of the need for its repair.


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


Please send your written notice to: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350


Maintenance The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be done at regular intervals. Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service advisor will record every service for you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.


Roadside Assistance The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program offers technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (USA) 1-800-387-0100 (Canada) For additional information, refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both in your vehicle literature portfolio. In accordance with standard program guidelines, Roadside Assistance provides vehicle service up to a reasonable distance from the next paved road. We will make every effort to assist in a breakdown situation. However, the accessibility of your vehicle will be determined by our authorized Mercedes- Benz Service technician or the tow service provider on a case-by-case basis. 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.


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Change of address or change of ownership In the event of a change of address, please send us the "Change of Address Notice" found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service Center (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contacting you in a timely manner should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire literature in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner. 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(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.


Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that: Rservice facilities or replacement parts may


not be readily available.


Runleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic converter may not be available. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter.


Rthe fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.


Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe through our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the following addresses.


In the USA Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350


In Canada Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9


Sport Utility Vehicle G WARNING This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform tasks for which conventional 2-wheel drive passenger cars are not intended. This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from conventional passenger cars in driving conditions which may occur on streets, highways and off-road use. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars. As with other vehicles of this type, if you make sharp turns at excessive speeds or abrupt maneuvers, the vehicle may roll over or may go out of control and crash. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Operator's Manual. Take time to become familiar with the driving characteristics of this vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Do not attempt sharp turns at excessive speeds or abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. When driving off-road or working the vehicle


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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.


appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or repairs.


Operating safety Safety notes G WARNING Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle's electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz 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 when the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving. G WARNING Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. Such blows can be caused, for example, by running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred: Rturn on your hazard warning flashers. Rslow down carefully. Rdrive 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 vehicle


Qualified specialist workshop An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a qualified specialist workshop. It has the necessary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to correctly carry out the work required on your vehicle. This is especially the case for work relevant to safety. Observe the notes in the service booklet. Always have the following work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: Rwork relevant to safety Rservice and maintenance work Rrepair work Ralterations, installation work and


modifications


Rwork on electronic components


Proper use G WARNING There are various warning stickers affixed to your vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and others to various dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warning stickers unless the sticker clearly states that you may do so. If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers and be injured.


The proper use of the vehicle requires that you familiarize yourself with the following information and rules: Rsafety notes in this Operator's Manual Rtechnical data in this Operator's Manual Rtraffic rules and regulations

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