2006 Mercedes-benz M Class Owners Manual

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Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG ’ Operator’s Manual M-Class Ê0Mt.qÅË 1645841481 Order No. 6515 4243 13 Part No. 164 584 14 81 USA Edition C , 2006 ML 350 ML 500 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 At a glance .......................................... 21 Cockpit................................................. 22 Instrument cluster ................................ 24 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26 Center console ..................................... 27 Upper part ...................................... 27 Lower part ...................................... 28 Overhead control panel ........................ 29 Door control panel................................ 30 Introduction.......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 13 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada............ 13 Where to find it.................................... 15 Symbols............................................... 16 Operating safety .................................. 17 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 17 Problems with your vehicle.................. 18 Reporting safety defects...................... 19 Reporting safety defects ................ 19 Vehicle data recording......................... 20 Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 20 Contents Getting started................................... 31 Unlocking ............................................. 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 32 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 33 Starter switch positions.................. 34 Adjusting .............................................. 38 Seats .............................................. 38 Steering wheel................................ 41 Mirrors............................................ 43 Driving.................................................. 46 Fastening the seat belts ................. 46 Starting the engine ......................... 49 Parking brake ................................. 52 Driving ............................................ 52 Switching on headlamps................. 54 Turn signals .................................... 54 Windshield wipers........................... 55 Rear window wiper/washer............ 57 Problems while driving.................... 58 Parking and locking.............................. 60 Parking brake ................................. 61 Switching off headlamps................. 62 Turning off engine........................... 62 Contents Safety and Security ........................... 65 Occupant safety................................... 66 Air bags .......................................... 67 Seat belts ....................................... 73 Preventive occupant safety* (PRE-SAFE)®................................... 77 Children in the vehicle.................... 78 Blocking of rear door window operation........................... 89 Panic alarm.......................................... 91 Activating ....................................... 92 Deactivating ................................... 92 Driving safety systems......................... 93 ABS ................................................ 93 BAS ................................................ 95 ESP® .............................................. 95 EBP................................................. 98 4-ETS.............................................. 98 Anti-theft systems.............................. 100 Immobilizer................................... 100 Anti-theft alarm system................ 100 Tow-away alarm ........................... 102 Controls in detail ............................. 105 Locking and unlocking....................... 106 SmartKey ..................................... 106 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 110 Opening the doors from the inside............................. 117 Opening the tailgate..................... 118 Closing the tailgate ...................... 120 Automatic central locking ............ 125 Locking and unlocking from the inside............................. 126 Seats ................................................. 128 Easy-entry/exit feature (Vehicles with memory function*)....................... 128 Lumbar support............................ 130 Rear seat head restraints ............. 130 Multicontour seat*....................... 132 Seat heating*............................... 133 Memory function* ............................. 135 Storing positions in memory ........ 136 Recalling positions from memory ............................... 136 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ........ 137 Lighting ............................................. 138 Exterior lamp switch .................... 138 Combination switch ..................... 142 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*........................... 143 Hazard warning flasher ................ 144 Interior lighting ............................ 145 Door entry lamps ......................... 147 Instrument cluster ............................. 148 Instrument cluster illumination .... 148 Trip odometer .............................. 149 Tachometer.................................. 149 Outside temperature indicator..... 149 Transfer case...................................... 193 Good visibility ..................................... 194 Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 194 Rear view mirrors.......................... 194 Power folding exterior rear view mirrors*......................... 197 Sun visors ..................................... 198 Rear window defroster.................. 200 Climate control................................... 202 Deactivating the climate control system ................. 206 Rear air conditioning..................... 206 Setting the temperature................ 207 Adjusting air distribution............... 207 Adjusting air volume ..................... 208 Defrosting ..................................... 208 Air recirculation mode .................. 209 Air conditioning............................. 211 Residual heat and ventilation........ 212 Rear air conditioning..................... 213 Control system .................................. 150 Multifunction display.................... 150 Multifunction steering wheel........ 151 Menus .......................................... 153 Standard display menu ................ 156 AUDIO menu ................................ 157 NAV* menu.................................. 158 Off-road menu.............................. 159 Vehicle status message memory menu.............................. 159 Settings menu.............................. 161 Vehicle configuration ................... 175 Trip computer menu..................... 177 TEL menu* ................................... 178 Automatic transmission..................... 182 Gear selector lever....................... 182 Shifting procedure ....................... 184 Transmission positions................. 185 Gear ranges ................................. 187 Steering wheel gearshift control .. 188 Shifting into optimal gear range... 190 Canceling gear range limit ........... 190 Driving tips................................... 190 Towing a trailer ............................ 191 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 192 Contents 3-zone automatic climate control*..... 216 Deactivating the climate control system ................. 220 Rear air conditioning..................... 221 Setting the temperature ............... 221 Adjusting air distribution .............. 222 Adjusting air volume ..................... 222 Maximum cooling MAX COOL....... 223 Defrosting..................................... 223 Air recirculation mode .................. 223 Air conditioning ............................ 225 Residual heat and ventilation........ 226 Rear air conditioning..................... 227 Power windows .................................. 230 Opening and closing the windows ................................. 230 Synchronizing power windows...... 232 Summer opening feature .............. 233 Convenience closing feature......... 234 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 235 Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 235 Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding sunroof............. 237 Contents Driving systems ................................. 238 Cruise control............................... 238 Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)............................................ 243 Off-road driving program .............. 248 Air suspension package* ............. 249 Adaptive Damping System (ADS)*.......................................... 249 Vehicle level control* ................... 250 Parktronic* system (Parking assist)............................. 254 Loading .............................................. 259 Loading instructions..................... 259 ,Split rear bench seat ................... 261 Partition net* ............................... 263 Cargo compartment cover*.......... 265 Cargo management system*........ 265 Roof rack*.................................... 269 Useful features .................................. 270 Storage compartments ................ 270 Cup holders.................................. 274 Armrest in rear seat bench........... 275 Ashtrays* ..................................... 275 Cigarette lighter* ......................... 277 12-V sockets ................................ 277 Floormats*................................... 279 Telephone* .................................. 279 Tele Aid* ...................................... 280 Garage door opener ..................... 289 Compass ...................................... 295 Infrared reflecting windshield*..... 296 Operation ......................................... 297 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 298 Driving instructions ........................... 299 Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 299 Drinking and driving..................... 299 Pedals .......................................... 299 Power assistance ......................... 299 Brakes.......................................... 300 Driving off .................................... 301 Parking......................................... 301 Tires............................................. 302 Hydroplaning................................ 303 Tire traction ................................. 303 Tire speed rating .......................... 303 Winter driving instructions ........... 304 Standing water............................. 305 Off-road driving ............................ 306 Trailer towing ............................... 314 Passenger compartment.............. 319 Driving abroad ............................. 319 Control and operation of radio transmitters ................................. 320 Catalytic converter....................... 320 Emission control .......................... 321 Coolant temperature.................... 322 Contents At the gas station .............................. 323 Refueling...................................... 323 Check regularly and before a long trip.......................... 324 Engine compartment ......................... 326 Hood ............................................ 326 Engine oil ..................................... 327 Transmission fluid level................ 332 Coolant level ................................ 332 Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system* ........ 333 Tires and wheels................................ 335 Important guidelines .................... 335 Tire care and maintenance........... 336 Direction of rotation..................... 338 Loading the vehicle ...................... 338 Recommended tire inflation pressure ......................... 345 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 347 Tire labeling.................................. 355 Load identification ....................... 359 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................... 360 Maximum tire load ........................ 361 Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 362 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles).............. 362 Tire ply material ............................ 364 Tire and loading terminology......... 365 Rotating tires ................................ 368 Winter driving ..................................... 369 Winter tires ................................... 369 Block heater (Canada only)........... 370 Snow chains.................................. 370 Maintenance....................................... 371 Clearing the maintenance service indicator ........................... 372 Maintenance service term exceeded.............................. 372 Calling up the service indicator..... 372 Resetting the maintenance service indicator ...... 373 Vehicle care........................................ 374 Cleaning and care of the vehicle... 374 Practical hints .................................. 381 What to do if …................................... 382 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 382 Lamp in center console ................ 393 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display .................... 395 Where will I find ...? ............................ 430 First aid kit.................................... 430 Vehicle tool kit.............................. 430 Spare wheel.................................. 433 Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 435 Unlocking the vehicle ................... 435 Locking the vehicle....................... 436 Unlocking and opening the tailgate ................................... 437 Fuel filler flap................................ 438 Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 439 Power tilt/sliding sunroof*........... 439 Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 440 SmartKey...................................... 440 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 441 Contents Replacing bulbs ................................. 443 Bulbs............................................ 443 Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 445 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 450 Adjusting headlamp aim............... 451 Replacing wiper blades...................... 453 Removing front wiper blades........ 453 Installing front wiper blades......... 453 Removing rear wiper blade........... 454 Installing rear wiper blade............ 455 Flat tire .............................................. 456 Preparing the vehicle ................... 456 Mounting the spare wheel............ 457 Battery............................................... 462 Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling and reconnecting the battery.............. 464 Charging the battery .................... 469 Jump starting ..................................... 470 Towing the vehicle............................. 472 Installing towing eye bolt ............. 474 Stranded vehicle .......................... 476 Fuses.................................................. 477 Aids for changing fuses................. 478 Main fuse box ............................... 478 Fuse box in cargo compartment ...................... 479 Fuse box in passenger compartment............... 479 Technical data .................................. 481 Parts service....................................... 482 Warranty coverage ............................. 483 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...................... 483 Identification labels ............................ 484 Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................. 485 ML 350 ......................................... 485 ML 500 ......................................... 485 Engine ................................................ 486 Rims and tires .................................... 487 Rims and tires............................... 488 Minispare wheel............................ 489 Electrical system ................................ 490 Main Dimensions................................ 491 Weights .............................................. 492 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc........... 493 Capacities..................................... 493 Engine oils .................................... 495 Engine oil additives....................... 495 Air conditioning refrigerant........... 495 Brake fluid .................................... 495 Premium unleaded gasoline.......... 496 Fuel requirements......................... 496 Gasoline additives......................... 497 Coolants ....................................... 497 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* system ......... 500 Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio............... 500 Technical terms ............................... 501 Index ................................................. 507 Introduction Product information Product information 왔 Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. 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 authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center where you will receive comprehen- sive information, also on permissible tech- nical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed. Introduction Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures. We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, 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 Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle. Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: 앫 New Light Truck Limited Warranty, 앫 Emission System Warranty, 앫 Emission Performance Warranty, 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only), 앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws). 10 (1) the same substantial defect or mal- function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair, (2) the same substantial defect or mal- function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct- ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal- functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the 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 calendar 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. 11 Additional charges may be applicable for a breakdown location determined not to be a reasonably accessible roadside location as determined by our authorized technician and tow service provider. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro- gram brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio. Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz 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. 12 Introduction Operator’s Manual 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. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or write to: 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 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. 13 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. 14 Introduction Where to find it 왔 Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color. At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. Getting started Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle. Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your vehicle. 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 Maintenance Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi- cle. 15 Introduction Symbols Registered trademarks®: ESP® and PRE-SAFE® are registered trade- marks of DaimlerChrysler. The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi- cle. 16 Warning! 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. Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle. 컄 Page 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 Warning! Warning! Proper use of the vehicle Introduction Operating safety Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are in- terconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other sys- tems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore nev- er turn off the engine while driving. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur- bance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the ve- hicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or re- pairs. Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this manual 앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan- dards Warning! Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Re- moval of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or per- sonal injury. 17 Introduction Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M4G 4C9 18 Introduction Reporting safety defects 왔 Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may 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 vehicle safety from the Hotline. 19 Introduction Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid* system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others 앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or 앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law. Please check the Tele Aid* subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system. 20 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 21 At a glance Cockpit 22 At a glance Cockpit Item k Headlamp washer switch* l Exterior lamp switch m Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* n Combination switch 앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 High beam Page 194 54 138 42 142 54 55 54 Page 270 278 27 34 41 326 52 52 30 Item Page Item 1 Cruise control lever 2 Instrument cluster 3 Multifunction steering wheel 4 Horn 5 Steering wheel gearshift buttons 6 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicators 8 Overhead control panel 9 Glove box lid release, glove box lock 238 24 26 189 49 256 29 270 a Glove box b Power outlet c Center console d Starter switch e Steering wheel adjustment, manual f Hood lock release g Parking brake release h Parking brake pedal j Door control panel 23 At a glance Instrument cluster 24 Item Page 1 L Left turn signal indicator lamp 2 To dim instrument cluster 148 illumination 3 Reset button for: Adjusting instrument cluster illumination 148 4 Multifunction display with: 150 150 148 Trip odometer Main odometer 5 To brighten instrument clus- ter illumination 6 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 7 Tachometer with: < Seat belt telltale 388 Item 1 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp ? Engine malfunction Page 390 385 indicator lamp, USA only ± Engine malfunction 385 indicator lamp, Canada only A High beam headlamp 54 indicator 8 Fuel gauge with: Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 9 Multifunction display with: Outside temperature display Gear position indicator 388 150 185 At a glance Instrument cluster Item a Clock b Speedometer with: - Antilock Brake Sys- tem (ABS) indicator lamp Page 382 ; Brake warning lamp, 383 USA only 3 Brake warning lamp, 383 Canada only v ESP® warning lamp l Distance warning lamp Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running. H Combination low tire pressure/TPMS mal- function telltale* 387 391 25 Page 150 151 Item Page 4 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display 5 Menu systems: Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu Item 1 Multifunction display Operating control system 2 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call, or to dial a call t to end a call, or to reject an incoming call 3 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease At a glance Multifunction steering wheel 26 At a glance Center console 왔 Center console Upper part Item Page Item 1 Modular COMAND System, see separate operating in- structions 2 Climate control 3-zone automatic climate control* 3 Seat heating*, front passenger-side 4 Vehicle level control* switch 5 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 6 Storage compartment (de- pending on equipment con- figuration for your model) 202 216 133 252 85 271 7 Electronic Stability Program (ESP)® switch 8 Adaptive damping system (ADS)* switch 9 Seat heating*, driver’s side a Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) switch b Hazard warning flasher c Switch for Off-road driving program Page 95 249 133 245 144 248 27 Item 1 Ashtray with cigarette light- er* Vehicles without ashtray*: Storage compartment with electrical outlet 2 Cup holder 3 Button for storage tray 4 Button for storage compart- ment (incl. coin holder) 5 Card, ticket holder Page 275 271 274 272 272 At a glance Center console Lower part 28 왔 Overhead control panel At a glance Overhead control panel Page 146 Item 1 Left reading lamp on/off 2 Cargo compartment lighting on/off 3 Automatic interior lighting 4 Front interior lighting on/off 5 Right reading lamp on/off 6 Front right interior lamp 7 Tilt/sliding sunroof* switch 8 Tele Aid* (emergency call system) button 9 Garage door opener a Rear view mirror Page 145 147 145 146 147 235 280 289 194 Item b Right reading lamp c Vehicles with telephone* installed: Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid* (emergency call system) and telephone* d Left reading lamp e Vehicles without telephone* installed: Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid* (emergency call system) f Front left interior lamp 29 Item Page 1 Door handle 2 Central unlocking switch Central locking switch 3 Exterior rear view mirror ad- justment Power folding exterior mir- rors, switch for manual acti- vation 4 Switches for opening/clos- ing front and rear side win- dows, rear window override switch 126 126 44 197 230 5 Remote tailgate release 118 switch, Tailgate opening/closing system* At a glance Door control panel 30 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 31 Getting started Unlocking The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further information. The corresponding page references are located at the end of each segment. 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Unlock button* for tailgate 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Â Panic button (컄 page 91) Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey. All turn signal lamps flash once. The vehicle unlocks. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. 왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 106). Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can lock or unlock the vehicle without using the remote control buttons on the SmartKey and start the engine without in- serting the SmartKey in the starter switch. To unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be outside the vehicle, no further than approximately 3 feet (1 meter) away from the respec- tive door. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Unlock button* for tailgate 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Â Panic button (컄 page 91) Getting started Unlocking 왘 Grasp an outside door handle. All turn signal lamps flash once. The ve- hicle unlocks.The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. If the vehicle has been parked for more than 72 hours, you must pull an outside door handle in order to activate the KEYLESS-GO function. 왘 Get in the vehicle. For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 110). 33 Getting started Unlocking Starter switch positions SmartKey Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 34 Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply for some electrical con- sumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instru- ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster re- mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 382). 3 Starting position When you switch on the ignition, the in- dicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti- vated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) will go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. When the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch and the automatic transmission is in a position other than P, the transmission automatically shifts to P. ! If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the battery may not be sufficiently charged. 앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary (컄 page 440). 앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 470). To prevent accelerated battery dis- charge or a completely discharged bat- tery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a SmartKey with integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a removable KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. With the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button inserted and the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO present in the vehicle, press- ing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 앫 without the brake pedal depressed cor- responds to the various starter switch positions (컄 page 36) 앫 with the brake pedal firmly depressed will start the engine (컄 page 49) If you wish or should there be a need to insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO in the starter switch, the start/stop button can be easily removed by pulling it out of the starter switch. If you firmly depress the brake pedal while pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the engine starts automatically. Getting started Unlocking The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button does not need to be removed from the starter switch when you leave the vehi- cle. However, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you when you leave the vehicle. As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in your vehicle, the vehicle’s electrical systems can be switched on or the engine can be started using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 35 Getting started Unlocking 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 2 Starter switch KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only 36 The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P. If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 앫 once more, the ignition (position 2) 왘 Do not depress the brake pedal. is switched on Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Position 1 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment. 앫 twice more, the power supply is again switched off Ignition (or Position 2) 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button twice. All lamps in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the igni- tion is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 382). i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once more, the power supply is again switched off. When you switch on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp in- dicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 50). Getting started Unlocking 37 Getting started 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 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 in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide un- der the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body. 38 Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 39). Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the power seats can be operated when the respective door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip- ment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant, or toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 78). A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switch is located on the entry side of each front seat base. 1 Head restraint height* 2 Seat cushion tilt 3 Seat height 4 Backrest tilt 5 Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34). or 왘 Open the respective door. When moving the seat, make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seat. Otherwise you could damage the seat. When the rear bench seat is folded for- ward, the front seats cannot be moved to the rearmost position. Otherwise you could damage the front seats and the rear bench seat. When adjusting the backrest tilt and head restraint height, make sure that the sun visor is folded up. If the head restraint is in the uppermost position, it could hit and damage the sun visor. Getting started Adjusting Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 5. 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. The memory function* (컄 page 135) lets you store the setting for the seat positions together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 3. 39 Getting started Adjusting Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 2 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Seat backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 4 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. 40 Head restraint height Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident 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. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi- ble. Vehicles with memory function*: 왘 Press switch 1 (컄 page 39) up or down in the direction of arrow. Vehicles without memory function*: 1 Release button Raising: 왘 Manually adjust the height of the head restraint by pulling it upward. If the head restraint is fully retracted, push release button 1 in direction of arrow and pull the head restraint up. Lowering: 왘 To lower the head restraint, push release button 1 in direction of arrow and press down on the head restraint. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi- ble. Head restraint tilt For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 128). Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint. 왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion. Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment, manual Warning! Only adjust the steering wheel with the vehi- cle at a standstill and make sure the steer- ing wheel is securely locked in place before driving off. Driving without the steering wheel adjust- ment locked may cause an unexpected steering wheel movement which could cause the driver to lose control of the vehi- cle. Make sure the steering wheel is secure- ly locked by trying to move it up and down, and in and out before driving off. 41 Getting started Adjusting The adjustment handle for manual steering wheel adjustment is located under the steering column. 왘 To unlock the steering column, pull handle out to its stop limit. 왘 Move steering wheel to the desired position. Make sure your legs can move freely and that all the displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. 42 왘 Push handle back to its original posi- Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* tion to relock the steering column. The steering column is once again locked into position. 왘 Make sure the steering column is se- curely locked by trying to move the steering wheel up and down, in and out before driving off. Do not drive the vehicle until you have properly locked the steering column. Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv- ing could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated when the driver’s door is open. Therefore, 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. Getting started Adjusting The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column (lower left). Adjusting steering column in or out 왘 Move stalk forward or back in the direc- tion of arrow 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. 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. Adjusting steering column up or down 왘 Move stalk up or down in the direction Warning! 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34). or 왘 Open the driver’s door. of arrow 2. Make sure your legs can move freely and that all the displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. The memory function* (컄 page 135) lets you store the setting for the seat position together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. In 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 respiratory system. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary. 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. 43 Getting started Adjusting Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view The buttons are located on the driver’s door. mirror. For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” (컄 page 194). Exterior rear view mirrors Warning! 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). Ob- jects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. 44 1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror button 2 Adjustment button 3 Passenger-side exterior rear view mir- ror button 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34). 왘 Press button 1 for the driver’s side ex- terior rear view mirror or button 3 for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The indicator lamp on the respective button comes on for approximately 15 seconds. If you do not make adjustments to the selected exterior rear view mirror within 15 seconds, the indicator lamp goes out. You then will have to select the desired exterior rear view mirror again before any adjustments can be made. Adjustments can only be made with the indicator lamp for the respec- tive exterior rear view mirror button illuminated. 왘 Push adjustment button 2 up, down, left, or right according to the desired setting. The memory function* (컄 page 135) lets you store the setting for the seat position together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. At low ambient temperatures, the mirrors will be heated automatically. ! Vehicle without power folding exterior rear view mirrors*: If an exterior rear view mirror was forc- ibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. The mirror housing is now properly posi- tioned and you can adjust the mirror normally. For vehicle with power folding exterior rear view mirrors, see “Power folding exterior rear view mirrors*” (컄 page 197). For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” (컄 page 194). Getting started Adjusting 45 Getting started 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 maneu- vers, 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. 46 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 air bags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts (컄 page 66). Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant, or toddler restraint, or booster seat recom- mended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 78). A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Warning! 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