2008 Mercedes-benz M Class Owners Manual

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Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Operator’s Manual M-Class Order No. 6515 4274 13 Part No. 164 584 72 81 Edition A 2008 1 6 4 5 8 4 7 2 8 1 ML 320 CDI ML 350 ML 550 ML 63 AMG Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers, we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time: 앫 Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. 앫 Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are de- signed to acquaint you with the opera- tion of your Mercedes-Benz. 앫 Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occu- pants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company At a glance .......................................... 21 Exterior view......................................... 22 Cockpit................................................. 24 Instrument cluster ................................ 26 Instrument cluster ................................ 28 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 30 Center console ..................................... 31 Upper part ...................................... 31 Lower part ...................................... 32 Overhead control panel ........................ 33 Storage compartments......................... 34 Door control panel................................ 36 Introduction .......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 13 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada............ 13 Where to find it.................................... 15 Symbols............................................... 16 Operating safety .................................. 17 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 17 Problems with your vehicle.................. 18 Reporting safety defects...................... 19 Reporting safety defects ................ 19 Vehicle data recording......................... 20 Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 20 Contents Getting started................................... 37 Unlocking ............................................. 38 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 38 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 39 Starter switch positions.................. 39 Adjusting.............................................. 43 Seats .............................................. 43 Steering wheel................................ 46 Mirrors............................................ 49 Driving.................................................. 51 Fastening the seat belts ................. 51 Starting the engine ......................... 54 Parking brake ................................. 57 Driving off ....................................... 58 Switching on headlamps................. 59 Turn signals .................................... 60 Windshield wipers........................... 60 Rear window wiper/washer............ 62 Problems while driving.................... 63 Parking and locking.............................. 65 Parking brake ................................. 65 Switching off headlamps................. 66 Turning off the engine..................... 66 Releasing seat belts........................ 68 Locking........................................... 68 Contents Safety and Security ........................... 71 Occupant safety................................... 72 Air bags .......................................... 74 Occupant Classification System..... 79 Seat belts ....................................... 84 Active head restraint ...................... 88 Rear head restraints....................... 89 Children in the vehicle.................... 89 Blocking of rear door window operation........................... 96 Panic alarm.......................................... 97 Activating ....................................... 97 Deactivating ................................... 97 Driving safety systems......................... 98 ABS ................................................ 98 BAS .............................................. 100 ESP®............................................. 100 EBP............................................... 104 4-ETS............................................ 104 Anti-theft systems.............................. 106 Immobilizer................................... 106 Anti-theft alarm system................ 106 Controls in detail ............................. 109 Locking and unlocking....................... 110 SmartKey ..................................... 110 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 113 Checking the batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* .............................. 118 Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 118 Opening the doors from the inside............................. 118 Tailgate/Power tailgate*.............. 119 Automatic central locking ............ 125 Locking and unlocking from the inside............................. 126 Seats ................................................. 127 Front seat active head restraints . 127 Rear seat head restraints............. 127 Lumbar support............................ 129 Multicontour seat*....................... 129 Seat heating*............................... 130 Seat ventilation* .......................... 131 Memory function* ............................. 133 Storing positions into memory..... 134 Recalling positions from memory. 134 Lighting ............................................. 135 Exterior lamp switch .................... 135 Combination switch ..................... 139 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*........................... 140 Hazard warning flasher ................ 141 Interior lighting ............................ 142 Door entry lamps ......................... 144 Cargo compartment lamp ............ 144 Instrument cluster ............................. 145 Adjusting instrument cluster illumination ...................... 145 Resetting trip odometer............... 146 Tachometer.................................. 146 Outside temperature indicator..... 146 Control system .................................. 147 Multifunction display.................... 147 Multifunction steering wheel........ 148 Menus .......................................... 150 Standard display menu ................ 154 AMG menu ................................... 156 Off-road Mode menu .................... 159 AUDIO menu ................................ 160 NAV* menu.................................. 161 AIRMATIC*/Compass menu ........ 162 Vehicle status message memory menu.............................. 162 Settings menu.............................. 163 Vehicle configuration ................... 177 Trip computer menu..................... 178 TEL* menu ................................... 180 Automatic transmission..................... 183 Gear selector lever....................... 183 Shifting procedure ....................... 186 Transmission positions................. 187 Driving tips................................... 190 Gear ranges ................................. 192 Steering wheel gearshift control .. 193 Shift program (ML 63 AMG only).. 194 Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 197 Transfer case...................................... 198 Good visibility..................................... 199 Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 199 Rear view mirrors.......................... 199 Power folding exterior rear view mirrors*......................... 200 Sun visors ..................................... 201 Rear window defroster.................. 203 Climate control................................... 204 Deactivating the climate control system ................. 208 Operating the climate control system in automatic mode............ 208 Setting the temperature................ 209 Adjusting air distribution............... 209 Adjusting air volume ..................... 210 Front defroster.............................. 210 Air recirculation mode .................. 212 Air conditioning............................. 214 Residual heat and ventilation........ 215 Rear climate control*.................... 216 Contents 3-zone automatic climate control*..... 218 Deactivating the automatic climate control system.............................. 222 Operating the automatic climate control system in automatic mode........................ 223 Setting the temperature ............... 223 Adjusting air distribution .............. 224 Adjusting air volume ..................... 225 Front defroster ............................. 225 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL........ 226 Air recirculation mode .................. 227 Air conditioning ............................ 229 Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones.............. 229 Residual heat and ventilation........ 230 Rear automatic climate control..... 231 Power windows .................................. 235 Door windows............................... 236 Synchronizing the door windows .. 237 Summer opening feature .............. 237 Convenience closing feature......... 238 Power tilt/sliding sunroof .................. 240 Opening and closing ..................... 240 Synchronizing ............................... 242 Contents Driving systems ................................. 244 Cruise control............................... 244 Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)............................................ 249 Off-road driving program .............. 253 Air suspension program* ............. 254 Adaptive Damping System (ADS)*.......................................... 255 Vehicle level control* ................... 255 Parktronic system* ...................... 259 Rear view camera*....................... 264 Loading.............................................. 266 Carriers* ...................................... 266 Loading instructions..................... 266 Cargo tie-down rings .................... 268 Hooks........................................... 269 Expanding cargo compartment .... 269 Cargo compartment cover blind... 271 Cargo net* ................................... 272 Cargo management system*........ 275 Useful features .................................. 279 Storage compartments ................ 279 Parcel nets ................................... 283 Cup holders.................................. 284 Ashtrays....................................... 285 Cigarette lighter ........................... 286 Power outlets ............................... 287 Floormats..................................... 289 Heated steering wheel* ............... 290 Telephone* .................................. 291 Tele Aid ........................................ 294 Garage door opener ..................... 302 Compass ...................................... 307 Infrared reflecting windshield*..... 308 Operation ......................................... 309 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 310 Driving instructions ........................... 311 Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 311 Drinking and driving..................... 311 Pedals .......................................... 311 Power assistance ......................... 312 Brakes.......................................... 312 Driving off .................................... 315 Parking......................................... 315 Tires............................................. 315 Hydroplaning................................ 316 Tire traction ................................. 316 Tire speed rating .......................... 317 Winter driving instructions ........... 318 Standing water............................. 319 Off-road driving ............................ 319 Trailer towing ............................... 328 Passenger compartment.............. 334 Driving abroad ............................. 334 Control and operation of radio transmitters ................................. 334 Catalytic converter (gasoline engine).......................... 335 Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine).............................. 335 Emission control .......................... 335 Coolant temperature.................... 336 At the gas station .............................. 337 Refueling...................................... 337 Check regularly and before a long trip.......................... 339 Engine compartment ......................... 341 Hood ............................................ 341 Engine oil ..................................... 343 Transmission fluid level................ 345 Coolant level ................................ 345 Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system* ........ 346 Tires and wheels................................ 348 Important guidelines .................... 348 Tire care and maintenance........... 349 Direction of rotation..................... 351 Loading the vehicle ...................... 351 Recommended tire inflation pressure ......................... 357 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 359 Tire labeling.................................. 370 Load identification ....................... 374 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN).............................................. 374 Maximum tire load ........................ 376 Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 376 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles).............. 377 Tire ply material ............................ 379 Tire and loading terminology......... 379 Rotating tires ................................ 382 Winter driving ..................................... 384 Winter tires ................................... 384 Block heater (Canada only)........... 385 Snow chains.................................. 385 Maintenance....................................... 386 Maintenance service indicator message ....................................... 386 Calling up the maintenance service indicator display ............... 388 Resetting the maintenance service indicator ........................... 388 Vehicle care........................................ 389 Cleaning and care of the vehicle... 389 Contents Practical hints .................................. 399 What to do if …................................... 400 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 400 Lamp in center console ................ 411 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display .................... 413 Where will I find ...? ............................ 448 First aid kit.................................... 448 Vehicle tool kit.............................. 448 Minispare wheel (except ML 63 AMG)..................... 452 Collapsible tire (ML 63 AMG only)......................... 453 Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 455 Unlocking the vehicle ................... 455 Locking the vehicle....................... 456 Unlocking and opening the tailgate ................................... 456 Fuel filler flap................................ 457 Resetting activated head restraints.... 458 Vehicles without Rear seat entertainment system*................. 458 Vehicles with Rear seat entertainment system*................. 459 Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 461 Contents Replacing bulbs ................................. 463 Bulbs ............................................ 463 Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 466 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 471 Adjusting headlamp aim............... 473 Replacing wiper blades ...................... 475 Front wiper blades ....................... 475 Rear wiper blade .......................... 476 Flat tire .............................................. 478 Preparing the vehicle.................... 478 Mounting the spare wheel............ 479 Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)............................ 488 Battery ............................................... 489 Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling and reconnecting the battery.............. 491 Charging the battery .................... 496 Jump starting ..................................... 497 Towing the vehicle ............................. 499 Installing towing eye bolt.............. 501 Stranded vehicle .......................... 503 Fuses ................................................. 504 Fuse box in engine compartment.................... 505 Fuse box in cargo compartment...................... 505 Fuse box in passenger compartment ............................... 506 Emergency engine shut-down ...... 506 Technical data ................................. 507 Parts service...................................... 508 Warranty coverage............................. 509 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ..................... 509 Identification labels ........................... 510 Layout of poly-V-belt drive................. 512 ML 320 CDI.................................. 512 ML 350, ML 550 .......................... 512 ML 63 AMG.................................. 512 Engine................................................ 513 Rims and tires.................................... 515 Same size tires............................. 516 Spare wheel ................................. 518 Electrical system ............................... 519 Main Dimensions............................... 520 Weights ............................................. 521 Fuels, coolants, lubricants................. 522 Capacities .................................... 522 Engine oils ................................... 525 Engine oil additives ...................... 525 Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 525 Brake fluid.................................... 525 Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine).......................... 526 Fuel requirements........................ 526 Gasoline additives (gasoline engine).......................... 527 Coolants ...................................... 528 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 530 Index................................................. 531 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 any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center where you will receive comprehen- sive information, also on permissible tech- nical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed. Introduction Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures. We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating proce- dures. The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle. Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: 앫 New Light Truck Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only) 앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws) 10 (1) the same substantial defect or mal- function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair, (2) the same substantial defect or mal- function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct- ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal- functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles (approximately 29 000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc- curs: Introduction Operator’s Manual (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different sub- stantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days. Written notification should not be sent to a dealer, it should be addressed to Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 11 Additional charges may be applicable for a breakdown location determined not to be a reasonably accessible roadside location as determined by our authorized technician and tow service provider. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio. Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Roadside Assistance will be provided in accordance with standard program guide- lines which include providing service to the vehicle up to a reasonable distance from a paved roadway. We will make every effort to assist in a breakdown situation, howev- er, the accessibility of your vehicle will be determined by our authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center techni- cian or the tow service provider on a case-by-case basis and may be a factor in our ability to respond. 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that: 앫 service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, 앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be avail- able; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, 앫 gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Change of address or ownership If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail- able to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Truck” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. Introduction Operator’s Manual 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 signifi- cantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Operator’s Manual. Take time to become familiar with the driving characteristics of this vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Do not attempt sharp turns at excessive speeds or abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. When driving off-road or working the vehicle hard, do not overload it. And, always wear your seat belts at all times. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. 14 왔 Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color. At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. Getting started Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle. Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your vehicle. Introduction Where to find it Controls in detail Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed on your ve- hicle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni- cal innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi- cle. Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter. Technical data All important technical data for your vehi- cle can be found in this section. Indexes The table of contents and the index are de- signed to help you find information quickly and easily. The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation: 앫 this Operator’s Manual 앫 the Maintenance Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi- cle. 15 Warning! 컄 page 컄컄 컄컄 -> Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. ! Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle. i Helpful hints or further information you may find useful. 왘 This symbol points to instructions for you to follow. 왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks a warning which is continued on the next page. This continuation symbol marks a procedure which is continued on the next page. This symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term defini- tions. Display Words appearing in the multi- function display are printed in the type shown here. Introduction Symbols Trademarks: 앫 ESP® is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler. 앫 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi- cle. 16 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 call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 19 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 Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Storage compartments Door control panel 21 At a glance Exterior view 22 At a glance Exterior view Item 1 Tailgate Power tailgate* Cargo compartment 앫 Loading instructions 앫 Cargo tie-down rings 앫 Hooks 앫 Expanding 앫 Cover blind 앫 Cargo net* Vehicle tool kit Spare wheel 2 Rear window defroster 3 Rear lamps 4 Fuel filler flap Refueling Fuel Page 119 119 266 268 269 269 271 272 448 452 206 464 337 337 338, 526 Item Page Item 5 Exterior rear view mirrors 9 Windshield wipers Adjusting Auto-dimming rear view mirrors* Power folding* 6 Towing eye bolt Installing towing eye bolt 7 Tires and wheels Checking tire inflation pressure General information Flat tire Spare wheel 8 Hood Opening Engine oil Coolant 49 199 200 499 501 348, 515 359 348 478 452 341 341 343 345 Wiper blades, replacing Wiper blades, cleaning a Windshield Cleaning with wiper fluid Cleaning b Roof rails Carriers* c Power tilt/sliding sunroof d Doors Locking and unlocking Opening Unlocking/locking in an emergency e Front lamps f Headlamp cleaning system* Page 60 475 395 62 395 266 266 240 110 118 455 464 199 23 At a glance Cockpit 24 At a glance Cockpit Item Page Item 1 Cruise control lever 2 Instrument cluster 3 Multifunction steering wheel 4 Horn 5 Steering wheel gearshift buttons 6 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicators 8 Overhead control panel 9 Glove box release Glove box lock 245 26 30 193 54 262 33 279 280 a Glove box CD changer* AUX-socket1 b Power outlet c Center console d Starter switch e Steering wheel adjustment, manual f Hood lock release g Parking brake release h Parking brake pedal j Power tailgate switch* 1 Depending on vehicle configuration. Item k Door control panel l Exterior lamp switch m Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* Heated steering wheel* n Combination switch 앫 High beam 앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 Rear window wiper Page 36 59, 135 48 290 139 59 60 60 62 Page 279 279 279 288 31 40 47 341 57 65 121 25 At a glance Instrument cluster 26 Item Page Item 1 L Left turn signal indicator lamp 2 To dim instrument cluster 145 illumination 3 Reset button for: 앫 Resetting trip odometer 앫 Resetting all settings 4 To brighten instrument cluster illumination 5 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 6 Clock 146 164 145 169 Page 400 7 Speedometer with: - Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp ’ Variable speed limiter indicator lamp1 l Distance warning lamp1 1 Lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running. At a glance Instrument cluster Item ; Brake warning lamp, Page 401 USA only 3 Brake warning lamp, 401 Canada only v Electronic Stability 405 Program (ESP®) warning lamp H Combination low tire pressure/TPMS mal- function telltale, USA only Low tire pressure telltale*, Canada only 408 408 27 At a glance Instrument cluster 28 Item Page Item 8 Multifunction display with: a Fuel gauge with: 앫 Trip odometer 앫 Main odometer 9 Tachometer with: < Seat belt telltale q Preglow indicator lamp1 1 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp ? Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only 146 147 87, 406 55 72, 410 403 Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 4 Fuel filler flap indica- tor: The fuel filler flap is located on the rear right-hand side. b Multifunction display with: 앫 Outside temperature indicator or digital speed- ometer (depending on selected setting in the control system) 앫 Transmission position ± Engine malfunction 403 indicator indicator lamp, Canada only A High beam headlamp indicator 59, 139 앫 Gear range indicator 앫 Selected program mode indicator1 1 Vehicles with Diesel engine only. 1 AMG vehicles only. Page 410 337 147, 168 187 192 195 At a glance Instrument cluster Item 앫 Downhill Speed Regula- Page 251 tion (DSR) indicator 앫 Off-road driving program 253 indicator 앫 Rear window wiper indicator 앫 Set speed for cruise control 62 246 29 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel 30 Page 147 148 Item 1 Multifunction display Operating the control system 2 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call to dial to redial t to end a call to reject an incoming call 3 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease Item Page 4 ! Voice Control System* on1, see separate operating instructions 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display 6 0 Voice Control System* off1, see separate operating instructions 7 Menu systems: Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 1 Vehicles without Voice Control System*: Button without function. 왔 Center console Upper part Item Page Item 1 COMAND system, see sepa- rate operating instructions 2 Climate control 3-zone automatic climate control* Rear window defroster 3 Seat heating*, front passenger side 4 Seat ventilation*, front passenger side 5 Parktronic system* deactivation switch 6 Vehicle level control switch* 7 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 204 218 203 130 131 259 257 83, 411, 412 At a glance Center console Page 281 107 8 Storage compartment1 9 Alarm system indicator lamp a Electronic Stability Program 102 (ESP®) switch b Adaptive damping system (ADS)* switch c Seat ventilation*, driver’s side d Seat heating*, driver’s side e Switch for Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) f Hazard warning flasher g Switch for Off-road driving program ML 63 AMG: Program mode selector switch for automatic trans- mission 1 Depending on vehicle configuration. 255 131 130 250 141 253 194 31 Item 1 Storage compartment with 앫 Power outlet1 or 앫 Ashtray with cigarette lighter1 2 Cup holder 3 Armrest storage/tele- phone* compartment re- lease 4 Card, ticket holder (removable) 1 Depending on vehicle configuration. Page 281 288 285 284 281 284 At a glance Center console Lower part 32 왔 Overhead control panel At a glance Overhead control panel Item 1 Left reading lamp switch 2 Rear interior lighting switch 3 Automatic interior lighting switch 4 Front interior lighting switch 5 Right reading lamp switch 6 Front right interior lamp 7 Power tilt/sliding sunroof switch 8 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 9 Interior rear view mirror a Front right reading lamp Page 142 142 142 Item b Front left reading lamp c Garage door opener d Vehicles without Page 142 302 294 telephone* installed: Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid (emergency call system) e Vehicles with telephone* 294 installed: Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid (emergency call system) and telephone* f Front left interior lamp 142 142 142 142 240 297 199 142 33 At a glance Storage compartments 34 Item 1 Parcel net in front passen- ger footwell 2 Glove box/CD changer* 3 Door pocket 4 Parcel net on front passen- ger seat backrest 5 Door pocket 6 Vehicle tool kit, spare wheel 7 Door pocket 8 Parcel net on driver’s seat backrest 9 Door pocket a Holder for gas cards Page 283 279 283 448 283 202 Item b Storage compartment (de- pending on equipment con- figuration for your model) c Depending on vehicle con- figuration: Storage compartment Ashtray d Cup holders e Storage/telephone* com- partment with coin holder f Rear storage compartments g Cup holder in rear armrest Page 281 281 285 284 281 282 284 At a glance Storage compartments 35 At a glance Door control panel 36 Item 1 Inside door handle 2 Central unlocking switch Central locking switch 3 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment Page 118 126 126 49 4 Selection buttons for exteri- 49 or rear view mirror adjust- ment Power-folding exterior rear view mirrors* 200 5 Switches for opening/clos- 235 ing front and rear door windows 6 Rear door window override 96 switch 7 Remote tailgate release switch, power tailgate* 121, 119 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 37 Getting started Unlocking The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further information. The corresponding page references are located at the end of each segment. Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Unlock button* for tailgate 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Â Panic button (컄 page 97) 38 Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey. All turn signal lamps flash once. The vehicle unlocks. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. The locator light- ing comes on if the feature is enabled in the control system (컄 page 171). 왘 Enter the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 110). Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Grasp an outside door handle. Starter switch positions Getting started Unlocking All turn signal lamps flash once. The ve- hicle unlocks. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. The locator light- ing comes on if the feature is enabled in the control system (컄 page 171). i If the vehicle has been parked for more than 72 hours, you must pull an outside door handle in order to activate the KEYLESS-GO function. 왘 Enter the vehicle. For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 113). Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can lock or unlock the vehicle without using the remote control buttons on the SmartKey and start the engine without in- serting the SmartKey into the starter switch. i To unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be outside the vehicle, no further than approximately 3 feet (1 meter) away from the respective door. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. 39 Getting started Unlocking SmartKey Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply for some electrical con- sumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instru- ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster re- 40 ! If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the battery may not be sufficient- ly charged. 앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary (컄 page 489). 앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 497). To prevent accelerated battery discharge or a completely discharged battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 400). 3 Starting position i When you switch on the ignition, the indica- tor and warning lamps (except high beam head- lamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (ex- cept high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) will go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. i If the SmartKey does not belong to the vehicle, the SmartKey can be turned in the start- er switch. However, the ignition does not switch on and the engine does not start. i When the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch and the automatic transmission is in a position other than P, the automatic trans- mission automatically shifts to P. SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a SmartKey with integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a removable KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. With the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button inserted and the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO present in the vehicle, press- ing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 앫 without the brake pedal depressed corresponds to the various starter switch positions (컄 page 42) 앫 with the brake pedal firmly depressed will start the engine (컄 page 54) If you wish or should there be a need to insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO in the starter switch, the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button can be easily removed by pulling it out of the starter switch. i The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button does not need to be removed from the starter switch when you leave the vehicle. However, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you when you leave the vehicle. As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle, the vehicle’s electrical systems can be switched on or the engine can be started using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 2 Starter switch Getting started Unlocking KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 3 USA only 4 Canada only The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. 왘 Insert KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 into starter switch 2 (if not inserted already). 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P (컄 page 185). 왘 Do not depress the brake pedal. 41 Getting started Unlocking Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Position 1 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment. i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 앫 once more, the ignition (position 2) is switched on 앫 twice more, the power supply is again switched off Ignition (or Position 2) 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button twice. This supplies power for all electrical consumers. All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instru- ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster re- mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 400). i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once more, the power supply is again switched off. i When you switch on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indica- tor lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 55). For more information on KEYLESS-GO, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 113). 42 Getting started Adjusting 왔 Adjusting Warning! All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Seats 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 backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the 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 position that is as upright as possible and belts are properly positioned on the body. Warning! Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 51). Observe the following points: 앫 Adjust the backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steer- ing wheel 앫 Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The po- sition should be as far back as possible with the driver still able to operate the controls properly. 앫 Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. 앫 Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is be- ing adjusted. Failure to do so could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. 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. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. 43 Getting started Adjusting 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 appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For addi- tional information, see “Children in the vehi- cle” (컄 page 89). 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. 44 Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switch is located on the entry side of each front seat base. 1 Head restraint height (vehicles with memory function)* 2 Seat cushion tilt 3 Seat height 4 Backrest tilt 5 Seat fore and aft adjustment ! When moving the seats, make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats; otherwise you could damage the seats. ! When the rear seats are folded forward, e.g. for cargo compartment expansion (컄 page 269), the front seats may not be moved to the rear- most position. Otherwise you could damage the front and rear seats. ! When adjusting the seat backrest tilt and head restraint height, make sure the sun visor is folded up (컄 page 201). If the head restraint is in the uppermost position, it could hit and damage the sun visor. i Vehicles without memory function*: The seats can be adjusted within 5 minutes after either front door has been opened. The counter resets each time 앫 you open or close a front door 앫 you insert the SmartKey into the starter switch 앫 you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch 앫 you switch the ignition on or off i The memory function* (컄 page 133) lets you store the settings for the seat positions together with the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 5. Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 3. Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 2 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Seat backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 4. Head restraint height Warning! Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an accident. With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly. For your protection, drive only with properly positioned and engaged head restraints. Adjust the head restraint so that it is as

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