2007 Mercedes-benz M Class Owners Manual

Warning!

If the tilt/sliding sunroof encounters an ob- struction that blocks its path in a circum- stance where you are closing the tilt/sliding sunroof by moving the tilt/sliding sunroof switch past the resistance point, or by pressing and holding button ‹ on the SmartKey, by pressing and holding the lock button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) on the door handle, the automatic reversal function will not operate.

The opening/closing procedure of the tilt/sliding sunroof can be immediately halt- ed by releasing the switch or, if the switch was moved past the resistance point and re- leased, by moving the switch in any direc- tion.

Fully opening (Express-open) and closing (Express-close) 왘 To fully open or close the tilt/sliding

sunroof, move the sunroof switch past the resistance point in the required direction of arrows 1 to 2 (컄 page 241) and release. The tilt/sliding sunroof opens or closes completely.

Stopping the power tilt/sliding sunroof during Express-open 왘 Move the sunroof switch in any direc-

tion. The movement of the tilt/sliding sun- roof stops.

i If the movement of the tilt/sliding sunroof is blocked during the closing procedure, the tilt/sliding sunroof will stop and reopen slightly.

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Synchronizing

The tilt/sliding sunroof must be synchronized 앫 after the battery has been disconnected or discharged

앫 after the tilt/sliding sunroof has been

closed manually (컄 page 478)

앫 after a malfunction 앫 if the tilt/sliding sunroof does not open

smoothly

왘 Remove the fuse for the tilt/sliding

sunroof from the fuse box (컄 page 522).

i For information on which fuse box contains the fuse for the power tilt/sliding sunroof, see the fuse chart provided with the vehicle tool kit (컄 page 469).

왘 Reinsert the fuse in the main box. 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40). 왘 Press and hold the sunroof switch in

the direction of arrow 3 (컄 page 241) until the tilt/sliding sunroof is fully raised at the rear.

왘 Hold the sunroof switch in the direction

of arrow 3 for approximately 1 second.

왘 Open the tilt/sliding sunroof using the

Express-open feature (컄 page 243). If the tilt/sliding sunroof opens completely, it is synchronized.

If the tilt/sliding sunroof does not open completely: 왘 Repeat the above steps.

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왔 Driving systems The driving systems of your vehicle are described on the following pages: 앫 Cruise control (컄 page 245) and

Distronic* (컄 page 250), with which the vehicle can maintain a preset speed.

앫 Distance warning function*

(컄 page 263) is only available with Distronic*, which warns of stationary obstacle or slower moving vehicles that you are closing in on too quickly. 앫 Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) (컄 page 264), which supports you when you are driving downhill.

앫 Off-road driving program (컄 page 268), which supports you when you are driv- ing off-road.

앫 Air suspension package*

Cruise control

The system consists of two compo- nents. 앫 Adaptive Damping System (ADS)*

(컄 page 269), which adjusts the vehicle suspension characteristics.

앫 Vehicle level control*

(컄 page 270), which controls the vehicle level.

앫 Parktronic* (컄 page 274) and rear view camera* (컄 page 279), which serve as a parking aid.

For information on the ABS, BAS, EBP, ESP®, and 4-ETS, see “Driving safety sys- tems” (컄 page 96).

The cruise control automatically maintains the speed you set for your vehicle. The use of cruise control is recommended for driving at a constant speed for extend- ed periods of time. You can set or resume cruise control at any speed above 20 mph (30 km/h). The cruise control function is operated by means of the cruise control lever. The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left-hand side of the steering column (컄 page 24).

i The cruise control should not be activated during off-road driving.

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Warning!

Warning!

The cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded. The brake pedal depresses when the cruise con- trol engages the brakes.

Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times, including the area under the brake pedal. Objects stored in this area may impair pedal movement which could interfere with the braking ability of the cruise control system.

Do not place your foot under the brake pedal – your foot could become caught.

Keep in mind that the cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed and for safe brake operation.

1 Setting current or higher speed

Adjustment in 1 mph increments (to the resistance point) or 5 mph increments (past the resistance point) (Canada: 1 km/h or 10 km/h) 2 Setting current or lower speed

Adjustment in 1 mph increments (to the resistance point) or 5 mph increments (past the resistance point) (Canada: 1 km/h or 10 km/h)

3 Canceling cruise control 4 Resume to last set speed

The cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed and for safe brake operation.

Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a constant speed. 앫 The use of the cruise control can be

dangerous on winding roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.

앫 The use of the cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control.

앫 Deactivate the cruise control when

driving in fog.

The “Resume” function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed.

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Activating cruise control You can activate the cruise control when the vehicle speed is above 20 mph (30 km/h). In the following cases you cannot activate the cruise control: 앫 when you brake 앫 when you have set the parking brake 앫 when the automatic transmission is set

to position P, R, or N

앫 if the ESP® is switched off 앫 if the ESP® has switched off due to a

malfunction

i The vehicle speed displayed in the speedom- eter can briefly vary from the speed setting for the cruise control system.

Setting current speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 or depress in direction of arrow 2. The current speed is set.

왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal. The cruise control is activated.

The current set speed appears in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds.

i On uphill grades, the cruise control may not be able to maintain the set speed. Once the grade eases, the set speed will be resumed. On downhill grades, the cruise control maintains the set speed by braking with the vehicle’s braking system. In addition, on longer downhill grades the automatic transmission will down- shift automatically.

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Canceling cruise control There are several ways to cancel the cruise control: 왘 Step on the brake pedal.

The cruise control is canceled. The last speed set is stored for later use.

or 왘 Briefly push the cruise control lever in

direction of arrow 3 (컄 page 246). The cruise control is canceled. The last speed set is stored for later use.

i The last stored set speed is canceled when the engine is turned off.

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i The cruise control switches off automatically when 앫 you step on the brake pedal 앫 you depress the parking brake pedal The cruise control switches off automatically and an acoustic warning will sound when 앫 the vehicle speed is below 20 mph

(30 km/h)

앫 the ESP® is in operation 앫 the ESP® is switched off with the ESP®

switch (컄 page 99)

앫 the ESP® has switched off due to a

malfunction (컄 page 419)

앫 you set the automatic transmission to N

while driving

Observe additional messages in the multifunction display that may appear.

! Setting the automatic transmission to N while driving cancels the cruise control. However, the automatic transmission should not be set to N while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g. on icy roads).

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i Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the cruise control. After a brief accel- eration (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will resume the last set speed.

Setting a higher speed You can increase the speed in two ways.

Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments

i The set value is increased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift the cruise control lever up to the resistance point. 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to

the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 246).

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed increases in incre- ments of 1 mph (Canada: 1km/h).

Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments

Warning!

You can increase the vehicle speed in 5 mph (Canada 10 km/h) increments. When using this feature, keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.

Increase the vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions permit. Other- wise, sudden and unexpected acceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.

i The set value is increased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you lift the cruise control lever past the resistance point.

왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up

past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 246).

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed increases in incre- ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).

i The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.

Setting a lower speed You can reduce the speed in two ways.

i When you use the cruise control lever to decelerate, the brake system will automatically brake the vehicle if the engine’s braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.

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Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments

Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments

i The set value is decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you press the cruise control lever down to the resis- tance point. 왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever down to the resistance point in direc- tion of arrow 2 (컄 page 246).

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed decreases in incre- ments of 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h).

Warning!

You can decrease the vehicle speed in 5 mph (Canada 10 km/h) increments. When using this feature, keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.

Decelerate the vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions permit. Other- wise, sudden and unexpected deceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.

i The set value is decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you press the cruise control lever down past the resistance point.

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왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever

down past the resistance point in direc- tion of arrow 2 (컄 page 246).

Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function)

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

Warning!

The vehicle speed decreases in incre- ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).

i The new speed is set and the vehicle will decelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.

The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions permit. Possible acceleration or decelera- tion differences arising from returning to the preset speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.

왘 Briefly pull the cruise control lever in di-

rection of arrow 4 (컄 page 246). The cruise control resumes to the last set speed, or if no speed is stored, it will set and store the current speed.

왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

The last set speed appears in the multi- function display for approximately 5 seconds.

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Distronic*

When activated, the Distronic adaptive cruise control system increases the driving convenience afforded by the cruise control while traveling on expressways and other major roadways. 앫 If the Distronic distance sensor detects a slower moving vehicle directly ahead, your vehicle speed will be reduced so that you follow that vehicle at your preset following distance.

앫 If there is no vehicle directly ahead of you, Distronic will function in the same way as standard cruise control (컄 page 245).

Warning!

Warning!

Warning!

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Distronic is a convenience system. Its speed adjustment reduction capability is intended to make cruise control more effective and usable when traffic speeds vary. It is not however, intended to, nor does it, replace the need for extreme care. The responsibili- ty for the vehicle’s speed, distance to the preceding vehicle and, most importantly, brake operation to ensure a safe stopping distance, always rests with the driver.

Distronic cannot take road and traffic condi- tions into account.

Complex driving situations are not always fully recognized by Distronic. This could result in wrong or missing distance warnings.

Distronic adaptive cruise control is no substitute for active driving involvement. It does not react to pedestrians or on station- ary objects, nor does it recognize or predict the lane curvature or the movement of preceding vehicles.

Distronic can only apply a maximum of 20% of the vehicle’s braking power.

It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to be attentive to the road, weather and traffic conditions. Additionally, the driver must provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to remain in control of the vehicle.

High-frequency sources such as toll stations, speed measuring systems etc. can cause the Distronic system to malfunction.

Distronic requires familiarity with its opera- tional characteristics. We strongly recom- mend that you review the following information carefully before operating the system.

Warning!

Distronic cannot take road and traffic condi- tions into account. Only use Distronic if the road, weather and traffic conditions make it advisable to travel at a constant speed.

Warning!

Use of Distronic can be dangerous on slip- pery roads. Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control. 컄컄

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컄컄

Distronic does not act upon adverse sight and distance conditions. Do not use Distronic during conditions of fog, heavy rain, snow or sleet.

Warning!

Distronic cannot take weather conditions into account. Switch off Distronic or do not switch it on if: 앫 roads are slippery or covered with snow

or ice. The wheels could lose traction while braking or accelerating, and the vehicle could skid.

앫 the sensor is dirty or visibility is

diminished due to snow, rain or fog, for example. The distance control system functionality could be impaired.

Always pay attention to surrounding traffic conditions even while Distronic is switched on. Otherwise, you may not be able to recog- nize dangerous situations until it is too late. This could cause an accident in which you and others could be injured.

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Switch off Distronic: 앫 when changing from the left to the right lane if vehicles are moving more slowly in the left lane

앫 when entering a turn lane or highway off

ramp

앫 in complex driving situations, such as in

highway construction zones

In these situations, Distronic will continue to maintain the set speed unless deactivated.

Distronic is designed and intended only to maintain a set speed and keep a set dis- tance from moving objects in front of it.

Warning!

The “Resume” function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed.

Warning!

Close attention to road and traffic condi- tions is imperative at all times, regardless of whether or not Distronic is activated.

Use of Distronic can be dangerous on winding roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a continuous speed.

Distronic will not react to stationary objects in the roadway (e.g. a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle). Distronic will also not respond to oncoming vehicles.

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Distronic displays in the speedometer dial

1 Set speed If Distronic is activated, one or two cruise control speed segments come on around the set speed.

i The vehicle speed displayed on the speed- ometer can briefly vary from the speed setting on the Distronic system.

1 Set speed 2 Cruise control speed segments 3 Speed of the vehicle ahead If Distronic detects a vehicle directly ahead, the cruise control speed segments 2, which represents the differ- ence from the speed of the preceding vehicle 3 to the driver’s selected set speed 1, appear in the speedometer.

i USA only: This device has been approved by the FCC as a “Vehicular Radar System”. The ra- dar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only. Removal, tampering, or alter- ing of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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If Distronic calculates that there is a dan- ger of collision: 앫 The distance warning lamp l in the

instrument cluster comes on (컄 page 27).

앫 An intermittent warning sounds. 왘 Immediately apply the brake to avoid a

collision. Under no circumstances should the driver await the intermittent warning sound before braking. See the follow- ing warning note. The intermittent warning sound ceases and the distance warning lamp l goes out when the necessary distance to the vehicle ahead is again estab- lished.

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Warning!

Warning!

Distronic brakes your vehicle with a maxi- mum deceleration of 6.5 ft/s2 (2 m/s2). This corresponds to about 20% of the maximum deceleration of your vehicle.

Distronic brakes the vehicle in an effort to restore the preset distance or to maintain the set speed.

Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times, in- cluding the area under the brake pedal. Ob- jects stored in this area may impair pedal movement which could interfere with the braking ability of the Distronic system.

Do not place your foot under the brake pedal – your foot could become caught.

An intermittent warning sounds and the distance warning lamp l in the instru- ment cluster is illuminated if the Distronic system calculates that the distance to the vehicle ahead and your vehicle’s current speed indicate that Distronic will not be ca- pable of slowing the vehicle sufficiently to maintain the preset following distance, which creates a danger of a collision.

Immediately brake the vehicle to increase your distance to the preceding vehicle. The warning sound is intended as a final caution in which you should intercede with your own braking inputs to avoid a potentially danger- ous situation. Do not wait for the operation of the warning signal to intercede with your own braking. This will result in potentially dangerous emergency braking which will not always result in an impact being avoid- ed.

Tailgating increases the risk of an accident.

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DISTRONIC menu in the control system Use the DISTRONIC menu to display the current settings for your Distronic system. The information shown in the multifunction display depends on whether the Distronic system is activated or deactivated.

Distronic activated When you turn Distronic on, you will see the set speed in the multifunction display for about 5 seconds. When Distronic is activated, the following display appears in the multifunction display.

Distronic deactivated When Distronic is deactivated, you will see the standard Distronic display in the multi- function display.

i For activating or deactivating the Distronic system, see “Activating Distronic” (컄 page 256) or, see “Deactivating Distronic” (컄 page 259). For activating or deactivating the Distance warn- ing function, see “Distance warning function*” (컄 page 179). 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see one of the following two displays in the multifunction display.

1 Distronic activated 2 Set vehicle speed

1 Preceding vehicle, if detected 2 Actual distance to the preceding vehi-

cle

3 Preset distance threshold to the pre-

ceding vehicle

4 Your vehicle

Cruise control lever The Distronic system is operated by means of the cruise control lever. The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left-hand side of the steering column.

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1 Setting current or higher speed

Adjustment in 1 mph increments (to the resistance point) or 5 mph increments (past the resistance point) (Canada: 1 km/h or 10 km/h) 2 Setting current or lower speed

Adjustment in 1 mph increments (to the resistance point) or 5 mph increments (past the resistance point) (Canada: 1 km/h or 10 km/h)

3 Deactivating Distronic 4 Activating Distronic or resuming to last

set speed

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Setting the current speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired

speed.

왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 or depress in direction of arrow 2 (컄 page 255). Distronic is activated and the current speed is set.

왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

i If you do not take your foot off of the accel- erator pedal and continue to accelerate past the set speed, the following message will appear in the multifunction display: DISTRONIC Override The distance to a slower moving vehicle in front of you will not be set. Your vehicle speed will then be determined only by the accelerator pedal position.

Activating Distronic You can activate Distronic when the vehi- cle speed is between 20 mph (30 km/h) and 110 mph (180 km/h). When Distronic is activated the multifunc- tion display will show a message such as DISTRONIC 55 mph. If Distronic has not been activated after pressing the cruise control lever, you will see the message DISTRONIC Off in the multifunction display. In the following cases you cannot activate Distronic: 앫 up to 2 minutes after starting the

engine

앫 when you brake 앫 when you have set the parking brake 앫 when the automatic transmission is set

to position P, R, or N

앫 if the ESP® is switched off 앫 if the ESP® has switched off due to a

malfunction

Setting a higher speed You can increase the set speed in two ways.

Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments

i The set value is increased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift the cruise control lever up to the resistance point. 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to

the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 255).

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed increases in incre- ments of 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h).

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Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments

왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up

past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 255).

Warning!

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed increases in incre- ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).

i The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.

You can increase the vehicle speed in 5 mph (Canada 10 km/h) increments. When using this feature, keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.

Increase the vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions permit. Other- wise, sudden and unexpected acceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.

i The set value is increased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you lift the cruise control lever up past the resistance point.

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Setting a lower speed You can reduce the set speed in two ways.

Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments

왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever

down past the resistance point in direc- tion of arrow 2 (컄 page 255).

Warning!

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle set speed decreases in increments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).

i The new speed is set and the vehicle will decelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.

You can decrease the vehicle speed in 5 mph (Canada 10 km/h) increments. When using this feature, keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed.

Decelerate the vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions permit. Other- wise, sudden and unexpected deceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.

i The set speed value is decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you press the cruise control lever down past the resistance point.

i When you use the cruise control lever to decelerate, the brake system will automatically brake the vehicle if the engine’s braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.

Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments

i The set value is decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you press the cruise control lever down to the resis- tance point. 왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever down to the resistance point in direc- tion of arrow 2 (컄 page 255).

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed decreases in incre- ments of 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h).

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Deactivating Distronic There are several ways to deactivate the Distronic system: 왘 Step on the brake pedal. or 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 3 (컄 page 256).

Distronic will be deactivated. The last set speed will be stored in memory.

i The following message appears in the multi- function display for approximately 5 seconds: DISTRONIC Off. The last stored set speed is deleted when the engine is turned off.

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i The Distronic switches off automatically when 앫 you step on the brake pedal 앫 you depress the parking brake pedal In this case, the Distronic speed segments in the speedometer (컄 page 253) will go out. 앫 the vehicle speed falls below 20 mph

(30 km/h)

앫 the ESP® is in operation 앫 the ESP® is switched off with the ESP®

switch (컄 page 99)

앫 the ESP® has switched off due to a

malfunction (컄 page 419)

앫 you set the automatic transmission to N

while driving

The Distronic speed segments in the speedometer (컄 page 253) will go out and an acoustic warning will sound.

Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function)

Warning!

The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions permit. Possible acceleration or decelera- tion differences arising from returning to the preset speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.

왘 Briefly pull the cruise control lever in

direction of arrow 4 (컄 page 255). The Distronic resumes to the last set speed.

왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

The last set speed or, if no speed is stored, the current set speed appears in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds.

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Warning!

Distronic switches off and releases the brakes when the vehicle decelerates below the minimum speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) by operation of the system. At that time the driver must apply the brakes in order to reduce vehicle speed further or bring it to a stop.

! Setting the automatic transmission to N while driving cancels the Distronic. However, the automatic transmission should not be set to N while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g. on icy roads).

i Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the Distronic. After a brief accelera- tion (e.g. for passing), the Distronic will resume the last set speed.

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Setting the following distance in Distronic You can set the specified following distance for Distronic by varying the time setting between 1.0 and 2.0 seconds. Us- ing this time setting and the current speed of your vehicle, Distronic calculates and sets the required following distance to the preceding vehicle. The set distance will be shown in the multifunction display (컄 page 255). The distance setting switch for the time setting is located on the cruise control le- ver on the left-hand side of the steering column.

Warning!

It is up to the driver to exercise discretion to select the appropriate setting given road conditions, traffic, driver’s preferred driving style and applicable laws and driving recom- mendations for safe following distance.

1 Distance setting switch 2 To decrease distance 3 To increase distance

Increasing distance Increasing the distance setting tells Distronic to maintain a greater following distance to the preceding vehicle. 왘 Turn distance setting switch 1 in

direction of arrow 3.

Decreasing distance Decreasing the distance setting tells Distronic to maintain a smaller following distance to the preceding vehicle. 왘 Turn distance setting switch 1 in

direction of arrow 2.

Driving with Distronic This section describes a number of driving situations where special precaution is re- quired on the part of the driver. Be pre- pared to brake in such situations. Braking will deactivate the Distronic system.

Warning!

Distronic works to maintain the speed se- lected by the driver unless a moving obsta- cle proceeding directly ahead of it in the same travel direction is detected (e.g. fol- lowing another vehicle ahead of you at your set distance).

This means that: 앫 Your vehicle can pass another vehicle

after you have changed lanes.

앫 While in a sharp turn or if the preceding vehicle is in a sharp turn, Distronic could lose sight of the preceding vehicle. Your vehicle could then accelerate to the previously selected speed.

Distronic regulates only the distance be- tween your vehicle and those directly ahead of it, but does not register stationary objects in the road, e.g.: 앫 a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam 앫 a disabled vehicle 앫 an oncoming vehicle The driver must always be alert, observe all traffic and intercede as required by means of steering or braking the vehicle.

Warning!

Distronic should not be used in snowy or icy road conditions.

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The most likely cause for a malfunctioning system is a dirty sensor (located behind the hood grille), especially at times of snow and ice or heavy rain. In such a case, Distronic will switch off, and the message DISTRONIC currently unavailable – See Operator’s Manual appears in the multi- function display. For cleaning and care of the Distronic sen- sor, see “Cleaning the Distronic* system sensor cover” (컄 page 408).

i If the message DISTRONIC available again appears during driving the dirt (e.g. slush) has dissolved; Distronic works again, if you reactivate it (컄 page 256).

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Turns and bends

Offset driving

Lane changing

In turns or bends, Distronic may not detect a moving vehicle in front, or it may detect one too soon. This may cause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly.

A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset from your direct line of travel may not be detected by Distronic. There will be insuffi- cient distance to the vehicle ahead.

Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes. There will be insufficient distance to the lane-changing vehicle.

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Distance warning function*

Because of their narrow profile, the vehi- cles traveling near the outer edges of the lane have not yet been detected by Distronic. There will be insufficient distance to the vehicles ahead.

When Distronic* is deactivated, this function will continue to warn you when recognizing a stationary obstacle or a slower vehicle moving in your vehicle’s path and the danger of a collision exists: 앫 The distance warning lamp l in the

instrument cluster comes on.

앫 An intermittent warning will sound if

necessary.

If these warnings are issued, you must brake manually to maintain a safe distance and avoid a collision with the preceding vehicle. When pressing the brake pedal, the warn- ing sound ceases. The warning sound will also cease when the distance to the preceding vehicle is sufficient again with- out applying the brakes. In this case, the distance warning lamp will also go out.

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Warning!

If the distance warning lamp l in the in- strument cluster comes on while driving and/or an intermittent warning sounds, immediate attention on the part of the driver is required. As required by the traffic situation, apply the brakes and navigate around a possible obstacle. However, do not drive by relying on the distance warning function, as this will result in an emergency braking application. This will not always enable you to avoid a collision, especially when traveling on varying road surface conditions and with varying driver reaction.

Complex driving situations are not always fully recognized by the distance warning function. This could result in wrong or miss- ing distance warnings.

왘 Switch on the distance warning function in the control system (컄 page 179).

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Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)

Warning!

Downhill Speed Regulation is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The system must be set to be appropriate for the topographical and weather conditions encountered which can change quickly. The driver is and must remain at all times responsible for the vehi- cle speed and for safe brake operation.

Depending on the programmed speed (컄 page 179), actual vehicle speed and gra- dient, switching on the DSR while driving can cause the vehicle to slow down rapidly and you may hear a sound which is caused by the activation of the vehicle’s brake sys- tem through the DSR. Sudden and unex- pected deceleration can result in loss of vehicle control, causing an accident and/or serious personal injury to you and others. Do not switch on the DSR in a circumstance where rapid deceleration could result in a loss of vehicle control.

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For more information, see “Off-road driv- ing” (컄 page 333). The DSR is an aid for driving downhill. DSR regulates your vehicle’s speed when driv- ing downhill to the value set in the control system (컄 page 179). The steeper the downhill gradient is, the greater the brake application. On flat road surfaces, DSR brakes only slightly or not at all. DSR regulates the vehicle’s speed in auto- matic transmission positions D, or R.

i In addition, make use of the engine’s braking effect by shifting the automatic transmission into a lower gear.

You can drive slower or faster than the set speed at any time by braking the vehicle or depressing the accelerator pedal.

i Whenever DSR is switched on, DSR will use the programmed default speed to regulate the vehicle’s speed. The default speed programmed at the factory is 4 mph (Canada: 6 km/h). The default speed can be reprogrammed using the control system (컄 page 179). The next time DSR is switched on, DSR will use the newly pro- grammed default speed to regulate the vehicle’s speed. Once DSR is switched on, you can adjust the set speed using the cruise control lever (컄 page 255). Keep in mind that adjusting the set speed using the cruise control lever with DSR switched on will not change the programmed default speed. If DSR is switched off and then switched on again, DSR will use the programmed default speed. Depending on the road surface and level of downhill grade, the DSR may not be able to maintain the set speed. To maintain the set speed, apply the brakes if necessary.

Switching the Downhill Speed Regulation on/off The switch is located in the lower part of the center console.

1 DSR on/off 2 Indicator lamp

Warning!

If the accelerator pedal is depressed while the Downhill Speed Regulation is activated, the vehicle can drive faster than the pro- grammed set speed. You should therefore drive downhill with particular caution as it could otherwise lead to an accident and/or serious injury to you or others. Keep in mind that as soon as you remove the foot from the accelerator pedal with the DSR switched on, the DSR will start regulating the vehicle’s speed including use of brakes if required. Depending on the programmed set speed, actual vehicle speed and gradient, the DSR can cause the vehicle to slow down rapidly. Sudden and unexpected deceleration can result in loss of vehicle control, causing an accident and/or serious personal injury to you and others.

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Switching Downhill Speed Regulation on

i The DSR can only be switched on if the vehi- cle speed is below 18 mph (Canada: 30 km/h). 왘 Press DSR switch 1 (컄 page 265).

The indicator lamp 2 comes on. The message DSR and the set speed ap- pear in the multifunction display.

i If the DSR is switched on at a speed above 18 mph (Canada: 30 km/h), the message DSR Max. speed 18 mph (Canada: 30 km/h) ap- pears in the multifunction display.

For information on how to program the set speed while driving, see “Adjusting Down- hill Speed Regulation speed with DSR switched on” (컄 page 266).

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Switching Downhill Speed Regulation off 왘 Press DSR switch 1 (컄 page 265).

The indicator lamp 2 goes out. The message DSR Off appears in the multifunction display.

i At a speed above approximately 21 mph (Canada approx.: 35 km/h), the DSR is automat- ically switched off. The message DSR Off appears in the multifunction display and an acoustic signal sounds. For information on how to switch DSR on again, see “Switching Downhill Speed Regulation on” (컄 page 265).

Adjusting Downhill Speed Regulation speed with DSR switched on With the DSR switched on (컄 page 265), the speed setting can be changed using the cruise control lever. The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left-hand side of the steering column.

Cruise control lever 1 Increase set speed 2 Reduce set speed You can change the set speed between 3-10 mph (Canada: 4-18 km/h).

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You can increase or reduce the set speed in two ways.

Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments

i The set value is increased or decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift or depress the cruise control lever to the resistance point.

Increase set speed: 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to

the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 266).

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed increases in incre- ments of 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h).

Reduce set speed: 왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever down to the resistance point in direc- tion of arrow 2 (컄 page 266).

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed decreases in incre- ments of 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h). Each time the set speed is changed, DSR will appear in the multifunction dis- play and the changed set speed is shown.

i The set speed is canceled when DSR is switched off. If DSR is switched on again, DSR will use the programmed default speed (컄 page 179).

Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments

i The set value is increased or decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you lift or depress the cruise control lever past the resistance point.

Increase set speed: 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up

past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 266).

왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed increases in incre- ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).

Reduce set speed: 왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever

down past the resistance point in direc- tion of arrow 2 (컄 page 266).

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왘 Release the cruise control lever.

The vehicle speed decreases in incre- ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h). Each time the set speed is changed, DSR will appear in the multifunction dis- play and the newly set speed is shown.

i The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate or decelerate. Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the new set speed.

i The set speed is canceled when DSR is switched off. If DSR is switched on again, DSR will use the programmed default speed (컄 page 179).

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The switch is located on the lower part of the center console.

Switching Off-road driving program on 왘 Press switch 1 (컄 page 268).

i In the ML 63 AMG, the off-road driving program is switched on and off via the control system (컄 page 159).

Indicator lamp 2 comes on. The symbol y appears in the lower multifunction display.

Switching Off-road driving program off 왘 Press switch 1 again.

1 Switch for off-road driving program 2 Indicator lamp

Indicator lamp 2 goes out. The symbol y disappears.

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Off-road driving program

The off-road driving program is designed to assist the driver when driving off-road in terrain and crossing water. The off-road driving program adjusts the engine power and shifting of the automatic transmission to be more suitable for the off-road use of the vehicle. In addition, the ABS, ESP®, and 4-ETS designed for off-road use are automatically activated. In the following situations you should switch to the off-road driving program: 앫 during off-road driving 앫 when crossing water (컄 page 338) 앫 when towing up or down on steep

gradients

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Air suspension package*

The system consists of two components. The vehicle level control* regulates the ride height of the vehicle. The Adaptive Damping System (ADS)* optimizes your vehicle’s suspension tuning. 앫 Suspension tuning: Adaptive Damping

System (ADS)* (컄 page 269)

앫 Vehicle level control* (컄 page 270)

ML 63 AMG

i The Air suspension package is part of the standard equipment range. Due to the vehicle’s sportier suspension tuning, in comparison with standard vehicles, the level positions in the ADS settings as well as the speed thresholds for rais- ing and lowering the vehicle have been modified.

i From the Highway/High-speed level, the vehicle is lowered to the ADS Sport level approx. 20 seconds after it is locked. From the raised level, the vehicle is not lowered after it is locked. When the engine is started, the previously se- lected setting, e.g. ADS COMF, is selected again.

! Be sure to observe this vehicle’s differing values for ground clearance and vehicle height in comparison to standard vehicles. You could oth- erwise damage the vehicle. The values for 앫 opening the tailgate (컄 page 119) 앫 driving off-road (컄 page 333) 앫 the vehicle’s main dimensions can be found in the “Technical data” section (컄 page 541)

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Adaptive Damping System (ADS)*

The fine tuning of the damping and suspen- sion is dependent on: 앫 your driving style 앫 road surface conditions 앫 your personal ADS settings 앫 your personal vehicle level settings The ADS switch is located on the upper part of the center console.

1 ADS switch 2 Indicator lamp for SPORT setting 3 Indicator lamp for COMF setting

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The following settings are available: 앫 AUTO (for normal driving situations)

Indicator lamps 2 and 3 are off.

앫 SPORT (for sporty driving)

Indicator lamp 2 comes on. With the ADS SPORT setting, the vehi- cle is lowered approximately 0.6 in (15 mm). ML 63 AMG: The vehicle is lowered approximately 0.3 in (8 mm).

앫 COMF (for comfort driving)

Indicator lamp 3 comes on. ML 63 AMG: The vehicle is raised approximately 0.28 in (7 mm).

왘 Start the engine (컄 page 39). 왘 Press ADS switch 1 repeatedly until

the desired suspension tuning is reached.

i The setting is stored when you turn off the engine.

Vehicle level control*

The vehicle level control automatically regulates the ride height to 앫 reduce fuel consumption 앫 improve driving stability by lowering

the center of gravity

The vehicle automatically regulates its ride height based on the set vehicle height and the current speed: 앫 As your driving speed increases, the ve- hicle is lowered by increments until it reaches high-speed level.

앫 If you are driving with the ADS setting COMF or AUTO, the vehicle is raised back to highway level as your driving speed decreases.

앫 You can select the high-speed level via the ADS setting SPORT. In ADS Sport, the vehicle is lowered directly to high-speed level as your driving speed increases.

The parked vehicle begins adjusting to the set vehicle level as soon the doors and tail- gate are 앫 unlocked or 앫 opened or closed with the vehicle

unlocked

In order to operate the vehicle level control switch (컄 page 271), however, the engine must be running.

Warning!

Make sure that no one is near the wheel housing or under the vehicle when you lower the vehicle while it is standing still. Limbs could become wedged into or under the ve- hicle.

For safety reasons, the vehicle can only be lowered with all doors and the tailgate closed. Lowering is interrupted if a door or the tailgate is opened and will continue after the door is closed again.

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Please be aware that by raising the vehicle level, the center of gravity also rises. There- fore, always ensure that the vehicle level is as low as possible. With higher ride height the ESP® may activate earlier in certain situations.

Adapt your speed and driving to possible changed driving behavior of the vehicle after changing the vehicle level. The ESP® cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed. The ESP® cannot pre- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle.

! Keep in mind that in rough or uneven ter- rain, adjusting the vehicle to a lower level may cause the vehicle underbody to come in contact with the ground and result in damage to the vehi- cle underbody. Always make sure the vehicle has sufficient ground clearance before adjusting it to a lower level.

! Before jacking up the vehicle with equip- ment that lifts one or more of the wheels com- pletely off of the ground, remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.

! Please also note the information in the section on towing (컄 page 518). For information on off-road driving, see “Off-road driving” (컄 page 333).

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Setting the vehicle level The switch is located on the lower part of the center console.

1 Vehicle level switch 2 Indicator lamp

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Basic settings (all models, except ML 63 AMG) The following vehicle chassis ride heights can be selected using the vehicle level switch in the center console:

Level Raised

Highway

Driving situation For off-road driving or driv- ing in rough terrain. The in- dicator lamp is on. For driving on paved roads in fair or better condition. The indicator lamp is off.

i The third available level is the high-speed level that is set automatically.

The following is the approximate change in ride height for each of the level settings:

Level Raised Highway High-speed

Ride height + 3.1 in (80 mm) +/- 0 in (0 mm) - 0.6 in (-15 mm)

i Depending on the ADS setting (컄 page 269), the vehicle will be lowered to the high-speed level when traveling at higher speeds. At speeds below 40 mph (64 km/h) at the latest, it will be returned to the highway level.

i The high-speed level is not available if tow- ing a trailer. For more information on towing a trailer, see “Trailer towing” (컄 page 342).

Basic settings (ML 63 AMG only) The following vehicle chassis ride heights can be selected using the vehicle level switch in the center console:

Level Raised

Highway

Driving situation For off-road driving or driv- ing in rough terrain. The in- dicator lamp is on. For driving on paved roads in fair or better condition. The indicator lamp is off.

i The third available level is the high-speed level that is set automatically.

How much the vehicle is lowered or raised depends on the ADS setting selected. At the raised level, the vehicle is 2.9 in (73 mm) higher than at the Highway level with ADS AUTO.

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Raised level Only select the raised level if appropriate for the driving situation encountered. Otherwise: 앫 Fuel consumption may increase. 앫 Handling characteristics of the vehicle

may be unfavorable.

i You can select the raised level at speeds up to 40 mph (64 km/h). At higher speeds, the message n Level selection not permitted appears in the multifunction dis- play. 왘 Start the engine (컄 page 40). If indicator lamp 2 (컄 page 271) is off. 왘 Press switch 1 (컄 page 271).

Indicator lamp 2 flashes. The vehicle adjusts to the raised level.

The following message appears in the mul- tifunction display while the level is being set:

i The message can be cleared by pressing the è ÿ k or button j on the multifunction steering wheel.

When the raised level is reached, indicator lamp 2 (컄 page 271) comes on continu- ously and the following message appears in the multifunction display for 5 seconds:

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Highway level

! Keep in mind that in rough or uneven roads, adjusting the vehicle to a lower level may cause the vehicle underbody to come in contact with the road and result in damage to the vehicle un- derbody. Always make sure the vehicle has suffi- cient ground clearance before adjusting it to a lower level. 왘 Start the engine (컄 page 40). If indicator lamp 2 (컄 page 271) is on. 왘 Press switch 1 (컄 page 271).

Indicator lamp 2 flashes. The vehicle adjusts to the highway level.

The following message appears in the multifunction display while the level is being set:

컄컄

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Parktronic system*

Warning!

Parktronic is a supplemental system. It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the need for extreme care. The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always rests with the driver.

Special attention must be paid to objects with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes (e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts, or road curbs). Such objects may not be detected by the system and can damage the vehicle.

The operational function of the Parktronic system can be affected by dirty sensors, especially at times of snow and ice. See “Cleaning the Parktronic system sensors” (컄 page 408). Interference caused by other ultrasonic signals (e.g. working jackhammers, car wash, or the air brakes of trucks) can cause the system to send erratic indications, and should be taken into consideration.

Warning!

Make sure no persons or animals are in the area in which you are maneuvering. You could otherwise injure them.

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컄컄

i The message can be cleared by pressing the è ÿ k or button j on the multifunction steering wheel.

When the highway level is reached, indica- tor lamp 2 (컄 page 271) goes out. and the following message appears in the mul- tifunction display for 5 seconds:

i The vehicle is lowered automatically to the highway level if: 앫 the vehicle speed is above 55 mph

(88 km/h)

앫 the speed stays between 40 mph (64 km/h)

and 55 mph (88 km/h) for approximately 20 seconds

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The Parktronic system is an electronic parking aid and designed to assist the driver during parking maneuvers. It visually and audibly indicates the relative distance between the vehicle and an obstacle. The Parktronic system is automatically activated when you 앫 switch on the ignition or start the

engine

and 앫 release the parking brake and 앫 set the automatic transmission to

position D, R, or N

The Parktronic system deactivates at vehicle speeds exceeding approximately 11 mph (18 km/h). At lower vehicle speeds the Parktronic system turns on again.

The Parktronic system also deactivates when you set the automatic transmission to position P or depress the parking brake pedal. The Parktronic system monitors the sur- roundings of your vehicle with six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper.

1 Sensors in the front bumper

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Range of the sensors To function properly, the sensors must be free of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean the sensors regularly, being careful not to scratch or damaging the sensors, see “Cleaning the Parktronic* system sensors” (컄 page 408).

! During parking maneuvers, pay special attention to objects located above or below the height of the sensors (e.g. planters or trailer hitches). The Parktronic system will not detect such objects at close range and damage to your vehicle or the object may result. Ultrasonic signals from outside sources (e.g. working jackhammers, car wash or the air brakes of trucks) may impair the operation of the Parktronic system.

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Warning indicators Visual signals indicate to the driver the rel- ative distance between the sensors and an obstacle. The warning indicator for the front area is located above the center air vents in the dashboard. The warning indi- cator for the rear area is located in the rear passenger compartment under the roof.

Front sensors

Center Corners

approx. 40 in (100 cm) approx. 24 in (60 cm)

Rear sensors

Center Corners

approx. 48 in (120 cm) approx. 32 in (80 cm)

Minimum distance

Center Corners

approx. 8 in (20 cm) approx. 6 in (15 cm)

If the system detects an obstacle in this range, all the distance warning segments illuminate and you hear a warning signal. If the obstacle is closer than the minimum distance, the actual distance may no longer be indicated by the system.

Front area warning indicator 1 Left side of the vehicle 2 Right side of the vehicle 3 Readiness indicators

Each warning indicator is divided into five yellow and two red distance segments for either side of the vehicle. The Parktronic system is operational when the readiness indicators 3 are illuminated. The current transmission position deter- mines which warning indicator will be acti- vated.

Transmission position R or N

Warning indicator

Front area activated Front and rear area activated Neither activated

As your vehicle approaches an object, one or more distance segments will illuminate, depending on the distance. When the red distance segment illuminates, you have reached the minimum distance. 앫 Front area: An intermittent acoustic

warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound as the first red distance segment illuminates and a constant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound for the second red distance segment. The signal is canceled when the automatic transmission is set to position P, or the parking brake is set.

앫 Rear area: An intermittent acoustic

warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound as the first red distance segment illuminates and a constant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound for the second red distance segment. The signal is canceled when the automatic transmission is set to position D, P, or the parking brake is set.

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Switching the Parktronic system* on/off You can switch off the Parktronic system manually. The Parktronic switch is located in the upper part of the center console.

1 Parktronic switch 2 Indicator lamp

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왘 Switch off the ignition (컄 page 40). 왘 Clean the Parktronic system sensors

(컄 page 408).

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40). or 왘 Check the Parktronic system operation at another location to rule out interfer- ence from outside radio or ultrasonic signals.

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Switching off 왘 Press Parktronic switch 1. Indicator lamp 2 comes on.

Switching on 왘 Press Parktronic switch 1 once more.

Indicator lamp 2 goes out.

i The Parktronic system switches on automatically when you switch on the ignition (컄 page 40). Vehicles with original equipment Mercedes-Benz Trailer Hitch Kit: The rear Parktronic sensor will automatically disengage when towing a trailer.

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Parktronic system* malfunction If only the red distance segments illumi- nate and an acoustic warning sounds, there is a malfunction in the Parktronic system. The Parktronic system will auto- matically switch off after 20 seconds and the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch comes on. 왘 Have the Parktronic system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible.

If only the red distance segments illumi- nate and no acoustic warning sounds, the Parktronic system sensors are dirty (e.g. slush, snow or ice) or there is an interfer- ence from other radio or ultrasonic signals (e.g. working jackhammers, car wash or the air brakes of trucks). The Parktronic system will automatically switch off after 20 seconds and the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch comes on.

Rear view camera*

Warning!

The rear view camera is only an aid and may display obstacles from a distorted perspec- tive or inaccurately, or may not display ob- stacles at all. The rear view camera does not relieve you of the responsibility to be cau- tious, take care and pay careful attention. The rear view camera may not show objects which are: 앫 very close to the rear bumper 앫 under the rear bumper 앫 above the tailgate handle You are responsible for safety at all times and must continue to pay attention to the immediate surroundings when parking and maneuvering. This includes the area behind, in front of and beside the vehicle. Otherwise you could endanger yourself or others.

Warning!

Make sure that no persons or animals are in or near the area in which you are parking/maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be injured.

Warning!

The rear view camera either will not function or will not function to its full capability if: 앫 the tailgate is open 앫 it is raining very hard, snowing or foggy 앫 it is night or you are parking/maneuver-

ing your vehicle in an area where it is very dark

앫 the camera is exposed to a very bright

white light

앫 the immediate surroundings are illumi- nated with fluorescent light (the display may flicker)

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앫 there is a sudden change in tempera- ture, e.g. if you drive into a heated ga- rage from the cold (lens condensation)

앫 the camera lens is dirty or covered 앫 the rear of your vehicle is damaged

In this case, have the position and set- ting of the camera checked by a quali- fied specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you visit a Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for this purpose.

Do not use the rear view camera in these sit- uations. Otherwise you could injure yourself or others and/or damage property including your vehicle while parking/maneuvering.

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The rear view camera is an optical parking aid. It shows you the area behind the vehi- cle in the COMAND system display when reverse gear R is engaged, for example during parallel parking. The rear view camera is located near the tailgate handle.

1 Rear view camera

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Switching the rear view camera on and off 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40). 왘 Shift the automatic transmission in

position R (컄 page 187). The area behind the vehicle appears in the COMAND system display.

i The area behind the vehicle is shown in the COMAND system display as a mirror image, like in the rear view mirror.

i The image from the rear view camera will no longer be displayed if you select another function on the COMAND system while reverse gear R is engaged. To display the image again, disengage and reengage reverse gear R. 왘 Shift the automatic transmission

into P, N or D to switch off the rear view camera.

왔 Loading Carriers*

Warning!

Only use carriers* when the basic carrier bars* have been completely mounted. The left and right roof rails are only stabilized by means of the basic carrier bars* mounted.

Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Otherwise, an improperly at- tached carrier system or its load could be- come detached from the vehicle.

Do not exceed the maximum roof load of 220 lb (100 kg).

Take into consideration that when the roof is loaded, the handling characteristics are dif- ferent from those when operating the vehi- cles without a roof loaded.

! Load the carriers* in such a way that the vehicle cannot be damaged while driving. Make sure 앫 the tailgate can be completely opened 앫 the tilt/sliding sunroof can be completely