2004 Mercedes-benz M Class Owners Manual

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

앫 Please read this manual carefully,

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

앫 Please follow the recommendations

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

앫 Please pay attention to the warnings

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

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

Contents

Driving.................................................. 42
Fastening the seat belts ................. 42
Starting the engine ......................... 46
Switching on headlamps................. 48
Turn signals .................................... 49
Windshield wipers........................... 49
Rear window wiper ......................... 51
Problems while driving.................... 51
Parking and locking.............................. 53
Parking brake ................................. 53
Switching off headlamps................. 54
Turning off engine........................... 54

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

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

Getting started ................................... 31
Unlocking ............................................. 32
Remote control with folding key ..... 32
Adjusting .............................................. 34
Seats............................................... 34
Steering wheel ................................ 39
Mirrors............................................ 40

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Safety and Security ........................... 57
Occupant safety................................... 58
Airbags ........................................... 59
Seat belts ....................................... 64
Children in the vehicle.................... 67
Blocking of rear door window operation........................... 73
Panic alarm.......................................... 75
Activating ....................................... 75
Deactivating ................................... 75
Driving and safety systems .................. 76
ABS ................................................ 76
BAS ................................................ 78
4-ETS.............................................. 79
EBP................................................. 80
ESP................................................. 80
Anti-theft systems................................ 83
Immobilizer..................................... 83
Anti-theft alarm .............................. 83
Tow-away alarm, glass breakage sensor.................... 84

Controls in detail ............................... 87
Locking and unlocking......................... 88
Remote control with folding key..... 88
Opening the doors from the inside............................... 90
Opening the liftgate ....................... 91
Closing the liftgate ......................... 92
Automatic central locking .............. 93
Locking and unlocking from the inside............................... 94
Seats ................................................... 95

Removing and installing front seat head restraints............... 95
Rear seat head restraints ............... 96
Heated seats*................................ 98
Rear seats ...................................... 99
Third row seats* .......................... 102
Memory function* ............................. 105

Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ........................... 105
Storing positions in memory ........ 106
Recalling positions from memory. 106

Lighting ............................................. 107
Combination switch ..................... 107
Fog lamps .................................... 111
Hazard warning flasher ................ 112
Interior lighting ............................ 112
Instrument cluster ............................. 116
Instrument cluster illumination .... 116
Coolant temperature gauge ......... 117
Display in the speedometer ......... 117
Resetting trip odometer............... 118
Tachometer.................................. 118
Outside temperature indicator..... 118
Setting the clock.......................... 118
Automatic transmission..................... 119
One-touch gearshifting ................ 120
Gear ranges ................................. 121
Gear selector lever position ......... 122
Accelerator position..................... 123
Towing a trailer ............................ 124
Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 124

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Useful features................................... 164
Interior storage spaces................. 164
Cup holders .................................. 166
Armrest in rear seat bench ........... 167
Ashtrays and cigarette lighter....... 168
Electrical outlet............................. 170
Telephone*................................... 170
Tele Aid*....................................... 171
Garage door opener...................... 180
Trip computer* ............................. 186

Transmission control – LOW RANGE mode............................. 125
Switching on LOW RANGE mode.. 125
Switching off LOW RANGE mode . 125
Good visibility .................................... 126
Rear view mirror........................... 126
Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors.......................... 128
Windshield wipers ........................ 129
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 131
Rear window wiper....................... 131
Sun visor ...................................... 132
Rear window defroster................. 133
Automatic climate control ................. 134
Automatic mode........................... 137
Adjusting air volume and air distribution manually............... 137
Defrosting .................................... 138
Air recirculation mode.................. 138
Air conditioning............................ 139
Residual heat and ventilation ....... 140
Rear passenger compartment ventilation and rear automatic climate control............................. 141
Front and rear air vents................ 142

Power windows .................................. 144

Opening and closing the side windows .......................... 144
Synchronizing power windows...... 146
Rear quarter windows*................. 146
Sliding/pop-up roof* ......................... 148

Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof ...................... 148
Synchronizing the sliding/pop-up roof ...................... 149
Driving systems .................................. 150
Cruise control ............................... 150
Parktronic system* (Parking assist) ............................. 153
Loading............................................... 157
Loading instructions ..................... 157
Partition net* ................................ 159
Cargo area cover blind*................ 161
Cargo floor plates ......................... 162
Roof rack* .................................... 163

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Operation ......................................... 191
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 192
Driving instructions............................ 193
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 193
Drinking and driving ..................... 193
Pedals .......................................... 193
Power assistance ......................... 193
Brakes .......................................... 194
Driving off..................................... 195
Parking ......................................... 196
Tires ............................................. 196
Hydroplaning................................ 197
Tire traction.................................. 197
Tire speed rating .......................... 198
Winter driving instructions ........... 198
Standing water ............................. 200
Off-road driving ............................ 200
Trailer towing ............................... 206
Passenger compartment .............. 211
Driving abroad.............................. 211
Control and operation of radio transmitters......................... 211
Catalytic converter....................... 212
Emission control........................... 212
Coolant temperature .................... 213

At the gas station .............................. 214
Refueling ...................................... 214
Check regularly and before a long trip..................................... 215
Engine compartment ......................... 217
Hood ............................................ 217
Engine oil ..................................... 218
Transmission fluid level................ 222
Coolant ........................................ 222
Battery ......................................... 223
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 224
Tires and wheels................................ 226
Important guidelines .................... 226
Life of tire..................................... 227
Direction of rotation..................... 227
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 227
Rotating wheels ........................... 228
Winter driving .................................... 230
Winter tires .................................. 230
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 231
Snow chains................................. 231

Maintenance...................................... 232
Clearing the service indicator ...... 232
Service term exceeded ................ 233
Calling up the service indicator.... 233
Resetting the service indicator .... 233
Vehicle care....................................... 234
Cleaning and care of the vehicle.. 234

Practical hints ................................. 241
What to do if … .................................. 242
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 242
Additional indicators in the speedometer display.................... 256
Where will I find ...? ........................... 257
First aid kit................................... 257
Vehicle tool kit............................. 257
Spare wheel (space-saver tire)..... 259
Unlocking/locking in an emergency . 261
Unlocking the vehicle................... 261
Locking the vehicle ...................... 262
Changing batteries in the remote control ............................. 262
Fuel filler flap ............................... 263
Manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever .. 264

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Opening/closing in an emergency.... 265
Sliding/pop-up roof*................... 265
Replacing bulbs ................................. 266
Bulbs............................................ 266
Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 268
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 270
Adjusting headlamp aim............... 272
Replacing wiper blades...................... 273
Removing ..................................... 273
Installing ...................................... 273
Flat tire .............................................. 274
Mounting the spare wheel............ 274
Battery............................................... 278
Disconnecting the battery............ 279
Removing the batteries ................ 279
Charging and reinstalling batteries....................................... 279
Reconnecting the batteries .......... 279
Jump starting ..................................... 281
Towing the vehicle............................. 283
Front towing eye .......................... 285
Rear towing eye ........................... 285
Stranded vehicle .......................... 286

Fuses.................................................. 287

Fuse box in engine compartment ................................ 287
Auxiliary fuse box in front passenger footwell........................ 288

Technical data .................................. 289
Spare parts service............................. 290
Warranty coverage ............................. 291

Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...................... 291
Identification labels ............................ 292
Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................. 293
Engine ................................................ 294
Rims and tires .................................... 295
Rims and tires............................... 295
Spare wheel .................................. 296
Electrical system ................................ 297
Main Dimensions................................ 298
Weights .............................................. 299

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc............ 300
Capacities..................................... 300
Engine oils .................................... 302
Engine oil additives....................... 302
Air conditioning refrigerant........... 302
Brake fluid .................................... 302
Premium unleaded gasoline.......... 303
Fuel requirements......................... 303
Gasoline additives......................... 303
Coolants ....................................... 304
Anticorrosion/antifreeze.............. 305
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* ......... 307
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio............... 307
Consumer information........................ 308
Uniform tire quality grading .......... 308
Temperature ................................. 309

Technical terms ............................... 311

Index ................................................. 317

왔

Product information

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

Introduction Product information

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

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center where you will receive comprehensive in- formation, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installa- tion will be performed.

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

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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).

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

(1) the same substantial defect or mal-

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

(2) the same substantial defect or mal-

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

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

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

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

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

Introduction Operator’s Manual

Maintenance

Roadside Assistance

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

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

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Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

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

may not be readily available,

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

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

Change of address or ownership

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

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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 significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury.

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

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

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

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

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

Introduction Where to find it

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Warning!

왘 This symbol points to instructions for

you to follow.

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

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

컄 Page

Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle.

컄컄

Helpful hints or further information you may find useful.

->

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

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

왔 Operating safety

Introduction Operating safety

Warning!

Warning!

Proper use of the vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

manual

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

dards

Warning!

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

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Introduction Problems with your vehicle 왔 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 your 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. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5

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

Introduction Reporting safety defects

Reporting safety defects

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

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At a glance Cockpit

Instrument cluster

Center console

Overhead control panel

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At a glance Cockpit 왔 Cockpit

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Item

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

앫 Exterior lights 앫 High beam 앫 Turn signals

6 Cruise control lever 7 Instrument cluster 8 Hazard warning flasher

switch

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

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112

Item

a Windshield wiper/washer

switch

b Front Parktronic* warning

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

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At a glance Cockpit

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At a glance Instrument cluster 왔 Instrument cluster

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Page

Item

Item

1 Gauge for

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

2 Knob for

Activating instru- ment cluster Adjusting intensity of instrument lamps Main odometer Trip odometer readout/reset Activating Flexible Service System (FSS) indicator

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116

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118

232

Page

246

3 Left indicator lamps

with: ¿ Brake Assist

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

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

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

dicator lamp

252

242

254

: Low engine oil level

253

warning lamp

At a glance Instrument cluster

Item / Low engine coolant level warning lamp ê Low range indicator

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252

lamp

? Engine malfunction

248

indicator lamp 4 Speedometer with:

v 4-ETS (Electronic

251

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

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Item _ Steering wheel ad- justment not locked < Seat belt non-usage

warning lamp

1 Supplemental Re-

straint System (SRS) indicator lamp

É Brake warning lamp # Charge indicator

lamp

A High beam head-

lamp indicator

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Item

7 Knob for setting clock 8 Tachometer with:

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Display for Selector lever position Clock

121

118

9 K Right turn signal

indicator lamp a L Left turn signal indicator lamp

At a glance Instrument cluster

Item

Page

5 Photo sensor

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

6 Right indicator lamps

with: W Low wind-

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

bag switched off ‡ Front fog lamp

switched on

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왔 Center console Upper part

Item

1 Air vents, automatic

climate control

2 MCS, see separate

operating instructions

3 Automatic climate control

Rear window defroster switch

4 Seat heater switch*,

passenger side

5 Rear quarter window

switch*, right

6 ESP control switch

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133

98

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At a glance Center console

Item

7 Rear window

wiper/washer switch 8 Rear quarter window

switch*, left

9 Seat heater switch*,

driver’s side

a Front and rear fog lamp

switch

b Indicator lamp for antitheft

alarm system

c Transmission control

switch, LOW RANGE mode

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Item

1 Ashtray with cigarette

lighter

2 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission

3 Power window switch, right

front door

4 Power window switch, right

rear door

5 Parktronic system* deactivation switch

6 Storage compartment with

cup holder

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Item

7 Exterior rear view mirror

adjustment switch Exterior rear view mirror electrically folding*

8 Central locking switch 9 Power window switch, left

rear door

a Switch for rear door win-

dow override

b Power window switch, left

front door

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93
144

73

144

At a glance Center console

Lower part

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왔 Overhead control panel

At a glance Overhead control panel

Item

1 Front left interior lighting 2 Signal transmitter buttons

for garage door opener

3 Front right interior lighting 4 Roadside Assistance

button Information button

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

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Item

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

tion* on/off

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

d Tele Aid* (emergency call

system) button

e Sliding/pop-up roof*

switch

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Getting started Unlocking

Adjusting

Driving

Parking and locking

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Getting started Unlocking

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

Unlocking

왔 Remote control with folding key

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

왘 Press unlock button Œ on the re-

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

왘 Press release button 4 on the remote

control. The key folds out.

왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the key in

the steering lock (컄 page 33).

More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 88).

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Steering lock positions

0 For removing key

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

1 Unlocking steering

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

2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical

consumers) and driving position

3 Starting position

Warning!

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

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

Getting started Unlocking

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

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Getting started Adjusting 왔 Adjusting

Warning!

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

Seats

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

Warning!

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

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined. Sitting in an excessively re- clined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck.

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That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an up- right position and belts are properly posi- tioned on the body. Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 42). Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being ad- justed.

Warning!

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

The power seats* can also be operated with the appropriate door open. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Warning!

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

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

1 BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens

Automotive Corp.

Manual seat adjustment

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

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

Getting started Adjusting

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

before driving.

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

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

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Getting started Adjusting

Seat backrest tilt 왘 Turn handwheel 2 forward or back- ward until your hands are slightly ang- led when holding the steering wheel.

Seat height 왘 Lift handle 3. 왘 Use your body weight to push the seat

downwards.

왘 Lift your weight off the seat to obtain a

higher seat position.

왘 Release lever 3.

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Warning!

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

Adjust head restraint so that the head re- straint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an ac- cident or similar situation.

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

Head restraint height

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

restraint by pulling it upward.

Lowering: 왘 To lower the head restraint, push

release button 1 and press down on the head restraint.

Head restraint tilt

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

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

head restraint cushion.

More information on seats can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 95).

1 Backrest tilt 2 Seat fore and aft adjustment 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat height 왘 Turn the key in the steering lock to

position 1 or 2 (컄 page 33). or

Getting started Adjusting

왘 Open the driver’s or passenger door.

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

in the direction of arrow 1. Adjust seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.

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

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Getting started Adjusting

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

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

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

rection of arrow 4.

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Warning!

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

Adjust head restraint so that the head re- straint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an ac- cident or similar situation.

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

Head restraint height

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

restraint by pulling it upward.

Lowering: 왘 To lower the head restraint, push

release button 1 and press down on the head restraint.

Head restraint tilt

Steering wheel

Steering wheel adjustment

Getting started Adjusting

Warning!

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

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

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

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

head restraint cushion.

More informations on seats can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 95).

1 Lever 왘 To unlock the steering column, move

lever 1 to its stop down.

왘 Move steering wheel to the desired po-

sition.

왘 To lock the steering column, move

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

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Getting started Adjusting

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

Mirrors

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

Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view

mirror.

Exterior rear view mirrors

Warning!

Warning!

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

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

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

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

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

1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view

mirror

3 Adjustment button

Getting started Adjusting

왘 Switch on the ignition by turning the key in the steering lock to position 2 (컄 page 33). All lamps in the instrument cluster come on.

왘 Press button 1 for the left mirror or

button 2 for the right mirror.

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

For information on how to reposition the exterior mirror housing when it was forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), see “Folding exterior mirrors in and out manually*” (컄 page 128).

With the front doors closed, the exteri- or mirrors can still be adjusted for ap- proximately 30 minutes after the ignition has been switched off.

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

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

For more information, see “Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors” (컄 page 128).

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Getting started Driving 왔 Driving

Warning!

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

During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate.

Fastening the seat belts

Warning!

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

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

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

In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The airbags can only protect as ex- pected if the occupants are using their seat belts (컄 page 58).

Warning!

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

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

1 BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens

Automotive Corp.

Warning!

Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly re- strained with a separate seat belt.

Warning!

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

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

Warning!

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the back- rest reclined. Sitting in an excessively re- clined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause se- rious or even fatal injuries. The backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body.

Getting started Driving

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

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Getting started Driving

왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt

앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible

from seat belt outlet 4.

왘 Place the belt over your shoulder. 왘 Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until

it clicks.

왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to

a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.

왘 If necessary, adjust the seat belt to the

correct height (컄 page 45).

Proper use of seat belts: 앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening. 앫 Adjust the seat belt so that the shoul- der portion is located as close as possi- ble to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck or pass un- der the arm).

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

앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly up-

right position.

앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one

person at a time.

앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a per-

son and another object at the same time.

앫 Check your seat belt during travel to ensure that it is properly positioned. 앫 Ensure that the seat belt is always fit- ted snugly. You should avoid wearing bulky clothing, such as winter coats, when traveling in the vehicle.

Warning!

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

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

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

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

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

1 Release button

Getting started Driving

Adjusting seat belt higher 왘 Slide belt outlet upward.

The belt outlet engages in various posi- tions.

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

let go of release button 1.

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Starting 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set

to P.

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

왘 Depress the brake pedal.

The gear selector lever lock is released. For information on turning off the engine, see “Turning off engine” (컄 page 54).

Getting started Driving

Starting the engine

Automatic transmission

Warning!

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

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

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

lock

R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 119).

Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: 왘 Turn key in starter to position 0 and re-

peat starting procedure. Remember that extended starting at- tempts can drain the battery. 왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 281). If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a mal- function in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Light Truck Center.

Getting started Driving

Parking brake

Warning!

왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on

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

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the steering lock and lock the vehi- cle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehi- cle. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

1 Parking brake pedal 2 Release handle

Driving 왘 Depress the brake pedal. 왘 Place the gear selector lever in

position D or R.

Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion.

왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator

pedal.

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Getting started Driving

If you hear a warning signal when driv- ing off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake. Release the parking brake.

After a cold start, the automatic transmis- sion shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier.

Warning!

It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

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Warning!

Switching on headlamps

The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.

Combination switch 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on 3 High beam lamps on 왘 Turn the switch to õ. Low beam headlamps on.

On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi- cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre- vent this type of loss of control.

Place the gear selector lever in position R only when the vehicle is stopped in order to avoid damaging the transmission.

Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the engine.

More information can be found in the “Op- eration” section (컄 page 191). For information on off-road driving, see “Driving instructions” (컄 page 200).

High beam 왘 Push the combination switch forward. The high beam indicator A in the instrument cluster comes on.

More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 110).

Turn signals

The combination switch is on the left of the steering column.

왘 Press the combination switch up 1 or

down 2. The switch is automatically cancelled when the steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree.

To signal minor directional changes, move combination switch to point of resistance only and release. The turn signal flashes three times.

Combination switch 1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left

Getting started Driving

Windshield wipers

The wiper switch is located on the right of