2012 Mercedes-benz M Class Owners Manual

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A Daimler Company 1665841581 É1665841581ÀËÍ Contents Index ....................................................... 4 At a glance ........................................... 27 Introduction ......................................... 21 Safety ................................................... 37 Opening/closing ................................. 71 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 93 Lights and windshield wipers .......... 107 Climate control ................................. 121 Driving and parking .......................... 137 On-board computer and displays .... 221 Stowing and features ....................... 283 Maintenance and care ...................... 311 Breakdown assistance ..................... 327 Wheels and tires ............................... 349 Technical data ................................... 379 4 Index 1, 2, 3 ... 115 V socket ...................................... 298 12 V socket see Sockets 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 63 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) .................................................. 208 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 239 Function/notes ................................ 61 Important safety notes .................... 61 Warning lamp ................................. 272 Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification ................. 128 Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 232 Function/information .................... 202 Trailer towing ................................. 205 Active Curve System Display message ............................ 258 Function/notes ............................. 181 Active Driving Assistance package . 202 Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 233 Display message ............................ 259 Function/information .................... 205 Trailer towing ................................. 208 Active Light System Additives (engine oil) ........................ 388 ADS (Adaptive Damping System) Function/notes ............................. 180 Air bags Display message ............................ 249 Front air bag (driver, front passenger) ....................................... 42 Important safety notes .................... 40 Knee bag .......................................... 42 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp .................................. 44 Safety guidelines ............................. 39 Side impact air bag .......................... 43 Window curtain air bag .................... 44 Air-conditioning system see Climate control Air filter (display message) .............. 257 AIR FLOW ........................................... 129 AIRMATIC package ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 180 Function/notes ............................. 180 Level control .................................. 181 Air pressure see Tire pressure Air vents Glove box ....................................... 134 Important safety notes .................. 134 Rear ............................................... 135 Setting ........................................... 134 Setting the center air vents ........... 134 Setting the side air vents ............... 134 Alarm system see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Display message ............................ 253 Ambient lighting Active Parking Assist Display message ............................ 260 Important safety notes .................. 186 Towing a trailer .............................. 189 Setting the brightness (on-board computer) ...................................... 234 Setting the color (on-board computer) ...................................... 235 Active service system PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval display ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 65 Anti-lock Braking System see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Anti-Theft Alarm system see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Adaptive Highbeam Assist Anti-theft system Display message ............................ 253 Function/notes ............................. 112 Switching on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 234 ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68 Approach/departure angle .............. 166 Ashtray ............................................... 296 Index Assistance menu (on-board computer) .......................................... 232 ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval display ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ................... 68 Function ........................................... 68 Switching off the alarm .................... 68 Ball coupling Installing ........................................ 214 Removing ....................................... 218 Storing ........................................... 218 BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61 Basic settings see Settings BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) .................................................... 62 ATTENTION ASSIST Battery (SmartKey) Activating/deactivating ................. 232 Display message ............................ 258 Function/notes ............................. 194 Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 229 Audio system see separate operating instructions Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop Checking .......................................... 76 Important safety notes .................... 75 Replacing ......................................... 76 Battery (vehicle) Charging ........................................ 340 Display message ............................ 256 Important safety notes .................. 338 Jump starting ................................. 341 AUTO lights Belt Display message ............................ 253 see Lights see Seat belts Blind Spot Assist Automatic headlamp mode .............. 110 Automatic transmission Changing gear ............................... 146 DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 144 Display message ............................ 265 Driving tips .................................... 147 Emergency running mode .............. 149 Kickdown ....................................... 147 Problem (malfunction) ................... 149 Pulling away ................................... 141 Shift ranges ................................... 147 Starting the engine ........................ 140 Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 147 Trailer towing ................................. 147 Transmission position display ........ 145 Transmission positions .................. 146 Automatic transmission emergency mode ............................... 149 Back support see Lumbar support Backup lamp Display message ............................ 252 Bag hook ............................................ 288 Activating/deactivating ................. 232 Notes/function .............................. 198 Trailer towing ................................. 200 see Active Blind Spot Assist BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 387 Brake Assist System see BAS (Brake Assist System) Brake fluid Display message ............................ 244 Notes ............................................. 389 Brake fluid level ................................ 316 Brake lamps Changing bulbs .............................. 117 Display message ............................ 251 Brakes ABS .................................................. 61 BAS .................................................. 61 BAS PLUS ........................................ 62 Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 389 Display message ............................ 239 Driving tips .................................... 159 Important safety notes .................. 159 Maintenance .................................. 160 Warning lamp ................................. 271 6 Index Breakdown see Flat tire see Towing away Bulbs see Changing bulbs California Important notice for retail customers and lessees .................... 22 Calling up a malfunction see Display messages Capacities see Technical data Car see Vehicle Care Carpets .......................................... 325 Car wash ........................................ 318 Display ........................................... 323 Exterior lights ................................ 322 Gear or selector lever .................... 324 Matte finish ................................... 320 Night View Assist Plus ................... 323 Notes ............................................. 318 Paint .............................................. 320 Plastic trim .................................... 323 Power washer ................................ 319 Rear view camera .......................... 322 Roof lining ...................................... 325 Seat belt ........................................ 324 Seat cover ..................................... 324 Sensors ......................................... 322 Steering wheel ............................... 324 Trim pieces .................................... 324 Washing by hand ........................... 319 Wheels ........................................... 320 Windows ........................................ 321 Wiper blades .................................. 321 Wooden trim .................................. 324 Cargo compartment cover ............... 289 Cargo compartment enlargement . . . 287 Cargo compartment floor Opening/closing ............................ 292 Stowage well (under) ..................... 292 Cargo net Attaching ....................................... 290 Important safety information ......... 290 Cargo tie down rings ......................... 288 Car wash (care) ................................. 318 CD player/CD changer (on-board computer) .......................................... 230 Cell phone see Mobile phone Center console Lower section .................................. 33 Upper section .................................. 32 Central locking Automatic locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 235 Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 72 Changing bulbs Brake lamps ................................... 117 High-beam headlamps ................... 116 Important safety notes .................. 114 Low-beam headlamps .................... 116 Overview of bulb types .................. 115 Parking lamps ................................ 116 Removing/replacing the cover (front wheel arch) .......................... 115 Side marker lamps ......................... 117 Standing lamps (front) ................... 116 Child-proof locks Important safety notes .................... 59 Rear doors ....................................... 59 Children In the vehicle ................................... 54 Restraint systems ............................ 54 Child seat LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ............................................ 57 Special seat belt retractor ............... 56 Top Tether ....................................... 58 Cigarette lighter ................................ 296 Cleaning Trailer tow hitch ............................. 322 Climate control 3-zone automatic climate control . . 126 Controlling automatically ............... 129 Cooling with air dehumidification . . 128 Defrosting the windows ................. 132 Defrosting the windshield .............. 131 Index Dual-zone automatic climate control ........................................... 123 Important safety notes .................. 122 Indicator lamp ................................ 129 Maximum cooling .......................... 132 Notes on using automatic climate control ................................... 125, 128 Overview of systems ...................... 122 Problems with cooling with air dehumidification ............................ 129 Problem with the rear window defroster ........................................ 133 Rear control panel ......................... 126 Refrigerant ..................................... 389 Setting the air distribution ............. 130 Setting the airflow ......................... 131 Setting the air vents ...................... 134 Setting the climate mode (AIR FLOW) ............................................ 129 Setting the temperature ................ 130 Setting the temperature (rear compartment) ................................ 130 Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ............................................ 133 Switching on/off ........................... 128 Switching residual heat on/off ...... 133 Switching the rear window heating on/off ............................... 132 Switching the ZONE function on/ off .................................................. 131 Coat hooks ......................................... 290 Cockpit Overview .......................................... 28 see Instrument cluster COMAND see separate operating instructions Combination switch .......................... 111 Combined cargo cover and net ........ 289 Compass Calling up ....................................... 308 Consumption statistics (on-board computer) .......................................... 227 Convenience closing feature .............. 86 Convenience opening feature ............ 86 Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 315 Display message ............................ 254 Notes ............................................. 389 Temperature gauge ........................ 222 Warning lamp ................................. 277 Cooling see Climate control Cornering light function Display message ............................ 250 Crash-responsive emergency lighting ............................................... 114 Cruise control Activating ....................................... 168 Activation conditions ..................... 168 Cruise control lever ....................... 168 Deactivating ................................... 169 Display message ............................ 263 Driving system ............................... 167 Function/notes ............................. 167 Important safety notes .................. 167 Setting a speed .............................. 168 Cup holder Center console .............................. 294 Important safety notes .................. 293 Rear compartment ......................... 295 Temperature controlled ................. 294 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 25 Customer Relations Department ....... 25 Dashboard see Cockpit Data see Technical data Daytime running lamps Display message ............................ 253 Switching on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 234 Switching on/off (switch) .............. 109 DEF Adding ........................................... 152 Display message ............................ 257 Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 235 Interior lighting .............................. 235 Diesel particle filter .......................... 159 Digital speedometer ......................... 227 DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission 8 Index Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 323 Drinking and driving ......................... 158 Display messages Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 238 Driving systems ............................. 258 Engine ............................................ 254 General notes ................................ 238 Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 238 KEYLESS-GO .................................. 267 Lights ............................................. 250 Safety systems .............................. 239 Service interval display .................. 317 SmartKey ....................................... 267 Tires ............................................... 263 Vehicle ........................................... 265 Drinks holder see Cup holder Driver's door see Doors Driver's seat see Seats Driving abroad Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 318 Symmetrical low beam .................. 108 Driving in mountainous terrain Approach/departure angle ............ 166 Driving lamps see Daytime running lamps Distance display (on-board computer) .......................................... 232 Distance recorder ............................. 227 Driving off-road see Off-road driving Driving safety systems see Odometer see Trip odometer Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 279 DISTRONIC PLUS Activating ....................................... 172 Activation conditions ..................... 172 Cruise control lever ....................... 172 Deactivating ................................... 176 Display message ............................ 261 Displays in the multifunction display ........................................... 173 Driving tips .................................... 177 Function/notes ..................... 169, 171 Important safety notes .................. 169 Setting the specified minimum distance ......................................... 176 Warning lamp ................................. 279 Doors Automatic locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 235 Automatic locking (switch) ............... 79 Central locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....................................... 72 Control panel ................................... 35 Display message ............................ 266 Emergency locking ........................... 80 Emergency unlocking ....................... 80 Important safety notes .................... 78 Opening (from inside) ...................... 79 Downhill Speed Regulation see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 63 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61 ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 65 BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 61 BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) ............................................... 62 Electronic brake force distribution ... 65 ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) .......................................... 63 Important safety information ........... 61 Overview .......................................... 60 PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 65 STEER CONTROL ............................. 67 Driving systems Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 202 Active Curve System ...................... 181 Active Driving Assistance package ......................................... 202 Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 205 Active Parking Assist ..................... 186 ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 194 Blind Spot Assist ............................ 198 Cruise control ................................ 167 Display message ............................ 258 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 169 HOLD function ............................... 179 Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 200 Lane Tracking package .................. 198 Level control (vehicle with AIRMATIC package) ....................... 181 Index Night View Assist Plus ................... 195 PARKTRONIC ................................. 183 Rear view camera .......................... 190 Driving tips EBD (electronic brake force distribution) Display message ............................ 241 Function/notes ................................ 65 Automatic transmission ................. 147 Brakes ........................................... 159 Break-in period .............................. 138 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177 Downhill gradient ........................... 159 Drinking and driving ....................... 158 Driving abroad ............................... 108 Driving in winter ............................. 162 Driving on flooded roads ................ 161 Driving on sand .............................. 165 Driving on wet roads ...................... 161 Driving over obstacles ................... 165 Exhaust check ............................... 158 Fuel ................................................ 158 General .......................................... 157 Hydroplaning ................................. 161 Icy road surfaces ........................... 162 Limited braking efficiency on salted roads ................................... 160 Off-road driving .............................. 163 Off-road fording ............................. 161 Pedals ............................................ 158 Snow chains .................................. 353 Symmetrical low beam .................. 108 Tire ruts ......................................... 165 Towing a trailer .............................. 210 Traveling uphill ............................... 166 Wet road surface ........................... 159 DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) Display message ............................ 259 Function/notes ............................. 208 DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 230 DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 230 Electrical fuses see Fuses Electronic brake force distribution see EBD (electronic brake force distribution) Electronic Stability Program see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) Electronic Traction System see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Emergency release Driver's door .................................... 80 Vehicle ............................................. 80 Emergency spare wheel Storage location ............................ 329 Emergency Tensioning Devices Function ........................................... 53 Safety guidelines ............................. 39 Emergency unlocking Tailgate ............................................ 84 Emissions purification Service and warranty information .... 21 Engine Check Engine warning lamp ........... 276 Display message ............................ 254 Emergency starting ........................ 345 Engine number ............................... 382 Irregular running ............................ 143 Starting problems .......................... 143 Starting the engine with the SmartKey ....................................... 140 Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 141 Switching off .................................. 155 Engine electronics Problem (malfunction) ................... 143 Engine oil EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 236 Function/notes ............................. 102 EASY-EXIT feature Crash-responsive ........................... 102 Function/notes ............................. 102 Switching on/off ........................... 236 EASY-PACK load-securing kit ........... 291 Adding ........................................... 314 Additives ........................................ 388 Checking the oil level ..................... 313 Checking the oil level using the dipstick .......................................... 313 Display message ............................ 256 Filling capacity ............................... 384 Notes about oil grades ................... 388 10 Index Notes on oil level/consumption .... 313 Viscosity ........................................ 388 ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) 4ETS ................................................ 63 Deactivating/activating ................... 64 Display message ............................ 239 Function/notes ................................ 63 Important safety information ........... 63 Trailer stabilization ........................... 64 Warning lamp ................................. 273 Exhaust check ................................... 158 Exterior lighting see Lights Exterior mirrors Adjusting ....................................... 103 Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104 Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 104 Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 103 Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 237 Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104 Setting ........................................... 103 Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 105 Storing the parking position .......... 104 Eyeglasses compartment ................. 285 Filler cap see Fuel filler flap First-aid kit ......................................... 328 Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the spare wheel ................................... 333 MOExtended run-flat system ......... 338 Preparing the vehicle ..................... 329 Raising the vehicle ......................... 334 TIREFIT kit ...................................... 330 Floormat ............................................. 308 Folding the rear bench seat forwards/back .................................. 287 Fording Off-road ......................................... 161 On flooded roads ........................... 161 Front windshield see Windshield Fuel Additives ........................................ 387 Displaying the current consumption .................................. 227 Displaying the range ...................... 227 Driving tips .................................... 158 Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 385 Fuel gauge ....................................... 29 Important safety notes .................. 385 Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 385 Problem (malfunction) ................... 152 Refueling ........................................ 149 Specifications ................................ 386 Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 384 Fuel filler flap Opening/closing ............................ 150 Fuel filter (display message) ............ 257 Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board computer) ...................................... 227 Fuel tank Capacity ........................................ 384 Problem (malfunction) ................... 152 Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 346 Before changing ............................. 346 Dashboard fuse box ....................... 346 Fuse box in the engine compartment ................................. 346 Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 347 Important safety notes .................. 345 Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 308 Notes ............................................. 305 Opening/closing the garage door .. 308 Programming (button in the rear- view mirror) ................................... 306 Gasoline ............................................. 150 Gear or selector lever (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 324 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 380 Glove box ........................................... 285 GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (definition) ......................................... 372 Index 11 Handbrake see Parking brake Hazard warning lamps ...................... 111 Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 390 Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 315 Cleaning system (function) ............ 110 Fogging up ..................................... 113 see Automatic headlamp mode Head restraints Adjusting ......................................... 97 Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 97 Adjusting (manually) ........................ 97 Adjusting (rear) ................................ 97 Installing/removing (rear) ................ 98 Instrument cluster lighting ................ 29 Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting Interior lighting Automatic control .......................... 113 Delayed switch-off (on-board computer) ...................................... 235 Emergency lighting ........................ 114 Manual control ............................... 114 Overview ........................................ 113 Reading lamp ................................. 113 Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 234 Setting the color of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ......... 235 see Interior lighting Heating see Climate control High-beam headlamps Jack Changing bulbs .............................. 116 Display message ............................ 251 Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off ................................. 112 Switching on/off ........................... 111 Hill start assist .................................. 142 HOLD function Display message ............................ 259 Function/notes ............................. 179 Hood Closing ........................................... 313 Display message ............................ 266 Opening ......................................... 312 Hydroplaning ..................................... 161 Immobilizer .......................................... 68 Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Indicators see Turn signals Storage location ............................ 328 Using ............................................. 334 Jump starting (engine) ...................... 341 Key see SmartKey KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............ 87 Display message ............................ 267 Locking ............................................ 73 Start/Stop button .......................... 139 Starting the engine ........................ 141 Unlocking ......................................... 73 Key positions KEYLESS-GO .................................. 139 SmartKey ....................................... 139 Kickdown Driving tips .................................... 147 Knee bag .............................................. 42 Insect protection on the radiator .... 313 Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 29 Settings ......................................... 233 Warning and indicator lamps ........... 30 Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Lane-change assistant see Blind Spot Assist 12 Index Lane detection (automatic) see Lane Keeping Assist Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating ................. 233 Display message ............................ 259 Function/information .................... 200 Lane Tracking package ..................... 198 Switching the surround lighting on/off (on-board computer) .......... 235 Turn signals ................................... 111 see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting Light sensor (display message) ....... 253 Loading guidelines ............................ 284 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ................................................ 57 Level control (display message) ...... 258 Locking see Central locking Locking (doors) Level control (vehicle with AIRMATIC package) Basic settings ................................ 182 Function/notes ............................. 181 Important safety notes .................. 181 License plate lamp (display message) ............................................ 252 Lighting see Lights Lights Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off . 235 Automatic headlamp mode ............ 110 Display message ............................ 250 Driving abroad ............................... 108 Hazard warning lamps ................... 111 High beam flasher .......................... 111 High-beam headlamps ................... 111 Light switch ................................... 108 Low-beam headlamps .................... 109 Parking lamps ................................ 108 Rear fog lamp ................................ 110 Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 234 Setting the color of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ......... 235 Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off ................................. 234 Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 234 Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (switch) .................... 109 Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch-off on/off (on- board computer) ............................ 235 Automatic ........................................ 79 Emergency locking ........................... 80 From inside (central locking button) ............................................. 79 Locking centrally see Central locking Locking verification signal (on- board computer) ............................... 236 Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 116 Display message ............................ 250 Setting for driving abroad (symmetrical) ................................. 108 Switching on/off ........................... 109 Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load- securing kit) ....................................... 291 Lumbar support ................................... 99 M+S tires ............................................ 352 Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS service interval display Malfunction message see Display messages Malfunctions relevant to safety Reporting ......................................... 25 Matte finish (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 320 mbrace Call priority .................................... 303 Display message ............................ 245 Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 303 Emergency call .............................. 300 Important safety notes .................. 299 Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 304 MB info call button ........................ 302 Remote vehicle locking .................. 304 Roadside Assistance button .......... 301 Search & Send ............................... 303 Self-test ......................................... 299 System .......................................... 299 Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 304 Mechanical key Function/notes ................................ 75 Locking vehicle ................................ 80 Unlocking the driver's door .............. 80 Memory card (audio) ......................... 230 Memory function ............................... 105 Message memory (on-board computer) .......................................... 238 Messages see Display messages Mirrors see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror Mobile phone Menu (on-board computer) ............ 230 Modifying the programming (SmartKey) ........................................... 74 MOExtended run-flat system ........... 338 Oil MP3 Operating ....................................... 230 see separate operating instructions Multifunction display Function/notes ............................. 224 Permanent display ......................... 234 Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 223 Overview .......................................... 31 Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 228 On-board computer ....................... 228 see separate operating instructions Night View Assist Plus Activating/deactivating ................. 196 Cleaning ......................................... 323 Function/notes ............................. 195 Problem (malfunction) ................... 198 Index 13 Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ................................................ 138 Occupant Classification System (OCS) Faults ............................................... 48 Operation ......................................... 44 System self-test ............................... 47 Occupant safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 54 System overview .............................. 38 Octane number (fuel) ........................ 386 Odometer ........................................... 227 see Trip odometer Off-road driving Checklist after driving off-road ...... 164 Checklist before driving off-road .... 164 General information ....................... 163 Important safety notes .................. 162 Traveling uphill ............................... 166 Off-road system 4MATIC .......................................... 208 DSR ............................................... 208 see Engine oil On-board computer Assistance menu ........................... 232 Audio menu ................................... 229 Convenience submenu .................. 236 Displaying a service message ........ 317 Display messages .......................... 238 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 173 Factory settings submenu ............. 237 Important safety notes .................. 222 Instrument cluster submenu .......... 233 Lighting submenu .......................... 234 Menu overview .............................. 226 Message memory .......................... 238 Navigation menu ............................ 228 Operating video DVD ..................... 230 Operation ....................................... 223 Service menu ................................. 233 Settings menu ............................... 233 Standard display ............................ 227 Telephone menu ............................ 230 14 Index Trip menu ...................................... 227 Vehicle submenu ........................... 235 On-board diagnostics interface .......... 24 Opening and closing the side trim panels ................................................. 117 Operating safety Range of the sensors ..................... 183 Trailer towing ................................. 185 Warning display ............................. 184 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ...................................................... 44 Pedals ................................................. 158 On-board diagnostics interface ........ 24 Permanent four-wheel drive Operating system see On-board computer see 4MATIC (permanent four- wheel drive) Outside temperature display ........... 223 Overhead control panel ...................... 34 Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 323 Power washers .................................. 319 Override feature Power windows Rear side windows ........................... 59 see Side windows Paint code number ............................ 381 Paintwork (cleaning instructions) . . . 320 Panic alarm .......................................... 60 Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel Opening/closing .............................. 89 Opening/closing the roller sunblind ........................................... 90 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 91 Resetting ......................................... 90 Panorama sliding sunroof Important safety notes .................... 88 Parcel net ........................................... 286 Parking ............................................... 155 Important safety notes .................. 155 Position of exterior mirror, front- passenger side ............................... 104 Rear view camera .......................... 190 see PARKTRONIC Parking aid Active Parking Assist ..................... 186 see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC Parking brake Display message ............................ 241 Electric parking brake .................... 156 Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 116 PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating ................. 185 Driving system ............................... 183 Function/notes ............................. 183 Problem (malfunction) ................... 186 PRE-SAFE® (Preventive occupant safety system) Display message ............................ 245 Operation ......................................... 49 PRE-SAFE® Brake (vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS) Display message ............................ 245 Function/notes ................................ 65 Switching on/off ........................... 232 Warning lamp ................................. 279 Preventive occupant safety system see PRE-SAFE® (Preventive occupant safety system) Product information ............................ 21 Pulling away Automatic transmission ................. 141 Trailer ............................................ 141 Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25 Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating ................. 236 Display message ............................ 259 Radiator cover ................................... 313 Radio Selecting a station ......................... 229 see separate operating instructions Radio-controlled devices (installing) .......................................... 309 Reading lamp ..................................... 113 Index 15 Rear compartment Roof load (maximum) ........................ 390 Setting the air vents ...................... 135 Setting the temperature ................ 130 Rear fog lamp Display message ............................ 252 Switching on/off ........................... 110 Rear seat Adjusting ......................................... 98 Rear view camera Cleaning instructions ..................... 322 Function/notes ............................. 190 Rear-view mirror Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 103 Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104 Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ................... 133 Rear window heating Switching on/off ........................... 132 Rear window wiper Replacing the wiper blade .............. 119 Switching on/off ........................... 118 Refueling Fuel gauge ....................................... 29 Important safety notes .................. 149 Refueling process .......................... 150 see Fuel Remote control Garage door opener ....................... 305 Reporting Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 25 Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel Reserve fuel Display message ............................ 257 Warning lamp ........................ 276, 277 see Fuel Residual heat (climate control) ........ 133 Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 22 Roller sunblind Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel ..................................... 90 Roof carrier ........................................ 293 Roof lining and carpets (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 325 Route see Route guidance (navigation) Route guidance (navigation) ............ 228 Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 54 Child restraint systems .................... 54 Occupant Classification System (OCS) ............................................... 44 Overview of occupant safety systems ........................................... 38 Safety systems see Driving safety systems Seat belts Adjusting the driver's and front- passenger seat belt ......................... 52 Adjusting the height ......................... 52 Belt force limiters ............................ 53 Cleaning ......................................... 324 Correct usage .................................. 50 Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 53 Fastening ......................................... 51 Important safety guidelines ............. 49 Releasing ......................................... 53 Safety guidelines ............................. 39 Special seat belt retractor ............... 56 Switching belt adjustment on/off (on-board computer) ...................... 237 Warning lamp ................................. 269 Warning lamp (function) ................... 53 Seats Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 96 Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support ............................................ 99 Adjusting the head restraint ............ 97 Cleaning the cover ......................... 324 Correct driver's seat position ........... 94 Folding the rear bench seat forwards/back ............................... 287 Important safety notes .................... 95 Seat heating problem .................... 100 Seat ventilation problem ................ 100 Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 105 16 Index Switching seat heating on/off ......... 99 Switching seat ventilation on/off . . 100 Securing hooks .................................. 288 Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 322 Service see ASSYST PLUS service interval display Service interval display Displaying service messages ......... 317 Hiding service messages ............... 317 Notes ............................................. 318 Service messages .......................... 317 Service menu (on-board computer) . 233 Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 389 Capacities ...................................... 384 Coolant (engine) ............................ 389 DEF special additives ..................... 387 Engine oil ....................................... 388 Fuel ................................................ 385 Important safety notes .................. 382 Refrigerant (air-conditioning system) .......................................... 389 Washer fluid ................................... 390 Settings Factory (on-board computer) ......... 237 On-board computer ....................... 233 Setting the air distribution ............... 130 Setting the airflow ............................ 131 Side impact air bag ............................. 43 Side marker lamp (display message) ............................................ 252 Side marker lamps (changing bulbs) ................................................. 117 SmartKey Changing the battery ....................... 76 Changing the programming ............. 74 Checking the battery ....................... 76 Convenience closing feature ............ 86 Convenience opening feature .......... 86 Display message ............................ 267 Door central locking/unlocking ....... 72 Important safety notes .................... 72 Loss ................................................. 77 Mechanical key ................................ 75 Positions (ignition lock) ................. 139 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 77 Starting the engine ........................ 140 Snow chains Information .................................... 353 Sockets Luggage compartment ................... 298 Points to observe before use ......... 297 Rear compartment ......................... 297 Spare wheel Notes/data .................................... 377 Storage location ............................ 329 see Emergency spare wheel Specialist workshop ............................ 25 Speed, controlling see Cruise control Speedometer Digital ............................................ 227 In the Instrument cluster ................. 29 Segments ...................................... 223 Selecting the unit of measurement ................................ 233 see Instrument cluster Side windows SRS (Supplemental Restraint Convenience closing feature ............ 86 Convenience opening feature .......... 86 Important safety information ........... 85 Opening/closing .............................. 85 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87 Resetting ......................................... 87 Sliding sunroof Important safety notes .................... 88 Opening/closing .............................. 89 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 91 Resetting ......................................... 89 see Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel System) Display message ............................ 246 Introduction ..................................... 38 Warning lamp ................................. 275 Warning lamp (function) ................... 38 Standing lamps Changing bulbs .............................. 116 Display message ............................ 252 Switching on/off ........................... 108 Starting (engine) ................................ 140 Station see Radio STEER CONTROL .................................. 67 Index 17 Steering (display message) .............. 266 Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101 Adjusting (manually) ...................... 101 Button overview ............................... 31 Buttons (on-board computer) ...................................... 223 Cleaning ......................................... 324 Important safety notes .................. 100 Paddle shifters ............................... 147 Steering wheel heating .................. 101 Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 105 Steering wheel heating Problem (malfunction) ................... 101 Switching on/off ........................... 101 Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 147 Stowage compartments Cup holders ................................... 293 Eyeglasses compartment ............... 285 Glove box ....................................... 285 Important safety information ......... 284 Parcel net ...................................... 286 Summer opening see Convenience opening feature Summer tires ..................................... 352 Sun visor ............................................ 295 Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Surround lighting (on-board computer) .......................................... 235 SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 23 Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ................................................. 133 Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 68 Tachometer ........................................ 223 Tailgate Display message ............................ 266 Emergency unlocking ....................... 84 Important safety notes .................... 81 Limiting the opening angle ............... 84 Opening/closing (automatically from inside) ...................................... 83 Opening/closing (automatically from outside) ................................... 82 Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 82 Tail lamps Display message ............................ 252 Tank see Fuel tank Tank content Fuel gauge ....................................... 29 Technical data Notes ............................................. 380 Tires/wheels ................................. 375 Trailer Loads .................................. 391 Vehicle data ................................... 390 TELEAID Call priority .................................... 303 Display message ............................ 245 Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 303 Emergency call .............................. 300 Important safety notes .................. 299 Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 304 MB info call button ........................ 302 Remote vehicle locking .................. 304 Roadside Assistance button .......... 301 Search & Send ............................... 303 Self-test ......................................... 299 System .......................................... 299 Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 304 Telephone Accepting a call ............................. 231 Display message ............................ 267 Menu (on-board computer) ............ 230 Number from the phone book ........ 231 Redialing ........................................ 231 Rejecting/ending a call ................. 231 Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load- securing kit) ....................................... 292 Temperature Coolant .......................................... 222 Outside temperature ...................... 223 Setting (climate control) ................ 130 Theft deterrent locking system Immobilizer ...................................... 68 Through-loading ................................ 286 TIREFIT kit .......................................... 330 18 Index Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 359 Checking manually ........................ 357 Display message ............................ 263 Maximum ....................................... 356 Notes ............................................. 355 Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 332 Pressure loss warning .................... 357 Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 332 Recommended ............................... 353 Tire pressure monitoring system Function/notes ............................. 359 Restarting ...................................... 361 Warning lamp ................................. 280 Tires Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 373 Average weight of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 371 Bar (definition) ............................... 371 Characteristics .............................. 371 Checking ........................................ 351 Definition of terms ......................... 371 Direction of rotation ...................... 375 Display message ............................ 263 Distribution of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 374 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................... 370 DOT (Department of Transportation) (definition) ............ 371 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) (definition) ..................................... 372 GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (definition) ..................................... 372 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (definition) ..................................... 372 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) (definition) ......................... 372 Important safety notes .................. 350 Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment (definition) ...... 372 Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 372 Labeling (overview) ........................ 367 Load bearing index (definition) ...... 373 Load index ..................................... 370 Load index (definition) ................... 372 Maximum loaded vehicle weight (definition) ..................................... 372 Maximum load on a tire (definition) ..................................... 373 Maximum permissible tire pressure (definition) ....................... 373 Maximum tire load ......................... 365 Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 373 Optional equipment weight (definition) ..................................... 373 PSI (pounds per square inch) (definition) ..................................... 373 Replacing ....................................... 374 Service life ..................................... 351 Sidewall (definition) ....................... 373 Speed rating (definition) ................ 372 Storing ........................................... 375 Structure and characteristics (definition) ..................................... 371 Temperature .................................. 367 TIN (Tire Identification Number) (definition) ..................................... 373 Tire bead (definition) ...................... 373 Tire pressure (definition) ................ 373 Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 371 Tire size (data) ............................... 375 Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 368 Tire tread ....................................... 351 Tire tread (definition) ..................... 373 Total load limit (definition) ............. 374 Traction ......................................... 366 Traction (definition) ....................... 374 Tread wear ..................................... 366 TWR (permissible trailer drawbar noseweight) (definition) ................. 374 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards ...................................... 366 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (definition) .................... 371 Unladen weight (definition) ............ 372 Wear indicator (definition) ............. 374 Wheel rim (definition) .................... 372 see Flat tire Top Tether ............................................ 58 Towing Important safety guidelines ........... 343 Installing the towing eye ................ 343 Removing the towing eye ............... 344 Towing a trailer Trip odometer Index 19 Active Parking Assist ..................... 189 Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 322 Coupling up a trailer ...................... 215 Decoupling a trailer ....................... 217 Driving tips .................................... 210 Important safety notes .................. 210 Installing the ball coupling ............. 214 Lights display message .................. 250 Mounting dimensions .................... 391 Power supply ................................. 219 Pulling away with a trailer .............. 141 Removing the ball coupling ............ 218 Shift range ..................................... 147 Storing the ball coupling ................ 218 Trailer loads ................................... 391 Towing away With both axles on the ground ....... 344 Tow-starting Emergency engine starting ............ 345 Important safety notes .................. 343 Calling up ....................................... 227 Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 228 Trunk see Tailgate Turn signals Display message ............................ 251 Switching on/off ........................... 111 TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (definition) ......................................... 374 Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 80 From inside the vehicle (central unlocking button) ............................. 79 Trailer coupling see Towing a trailer Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 295 Vehicle Trailer loads and drawbar noseweights ...................................... 218 Trailer towing Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 205 Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 208 Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200 ESP® ................................................ 64 PARKTRONIC ................................. 185 Permissible trailer loads and drawbar noseweights ..................... 218 Transmission see Automatic transmission Transporting the vehicle .................. 345 Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 166 Driving downhill ............................. 167 Maximum gradient-climbing capability ....................................... 166 Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 324 Trip computer (on-board computer) .......................................... 227 Trip meter see Trip odometer Correct use ...................................... 25 Data acquisition ............................... 26 Display message ............................ 265 Equipment ....................................... 21 Individual settings .......................... 233 Limited Warranty ............................. 26 Loading .......................................... 362 Locking (in an emergency) ............... 80 Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 73 Lowering ........................................ 337 Maintenance .................................... 22 Parking for a long period ................ 157 Pulling away ................................... 141 Raising ........................................... 334 Reporting problems ......................... 25 Towing away .................................. 343 Transporting .................................. 345 Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 80 Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 73 Vehicle data ................................... 390 Vehicle battery see Battery (vehicle) Vehicle data ....................................... 390 see Technical data 20 Index Vehicle dimensions ........................... 390 Vehicle emergency locking ................ 80 Vehicle identification number Window curtain air bag Display message ............................ 246 Operation ......................................... 44 see VIN Windows Cleaning ......................................... 321 see Side windows Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 131 Infrared reflective .......................... 309 Windshield washer system .............. 315 Notes ............................................. 390 Windshield wipers Problem (malfunction) ................... 120 Rear window wiper ........................ 118 Replacing the wiper blades ............ 119 Switching on/off ........................... 118 Winter driving Important safety notes .................. 352 Slippery road surfaces ................... 162 Snow chains .................................. 353 Winter operation Radiator cover ............................... 313 Winter tires M+S tires ....................................... 352 Wiper blades Cleaning ......................................... 321 Important safety notes .................. 119 Replacing (rear window) ................ 119 Replacing (windshield) ................... 119 Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 324 Vehicle identification plate .............. 381 Vehicle level (display message) ....... 258 Vehicle tool kit .................................. 328 Video (DVD) ........................................ 230 VIN ...................................................... 381 Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 272 Brakes ........................................... 271 Check Engine ................................. 276 Coolant .......................................... 277 Distance warning ........................... 279 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 279 ESP® .............................................. 273 ESP® OFF ....................................... 274 Fuel tank ............................... 276, 277 Overview .......................................... 30 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp .................................. 44 Reserve fuel ........................... 276, 277 Seat belt ........................................ 269 SRS ................................................ 275 Tire pressure monitor .................... 280 Warranty ............................................ 381 Washer fluid Display message ............................ 267 see Windshield washer system Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 337 Wheel chock ...................................... 334 Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 333 Checking ........................................ 351 Cleaning ......................................... 320 Important safety notes .................. 350 Interchanging/changing ................ 374 Mounting a wheel .......................... 336 Removing a wheel .......................... 336 Storing ........................................... 375 Tightening torque ........................... 337 Wheel size/tire size ....................... 375 Product information Vehicle equipment Introduction 21 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been approved for the type of vehicle. Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as conversion parts and accessories which have been specifically approved for your vehicle for their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to assess other parts. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they have been independently or officially approved. The use of non-approved parts could affect your vehicle's operating safety. Mercedes-Benz therefore recommends that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been approved for the type of vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved conversion parts and accessories are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Here, you will receive advice about permissible technical modifications, and the parts will be professionally installed. Operator's Manual Notes on the Operator's Manual This Operator's Manual contains a great deal of helpful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this Operator's Manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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