2006 Mercedes-benz R Class Owners Manual

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Operator’s Manual

R-Class

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Order No. 6515 1803 13 Part No. 251 584 13 81 USA Edition B, 2006

R 350
R 500

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

ì•« Please read this manual carefully,

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

ì•« Please follow the recommendations

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

ì•« Please pay attention to the warnings

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

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

At a glance .......................................... 21
Cockpit................................................. 22
Instrument cluster ................................ 24
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 28
Center console ..................................... 29
Upper part ...................................... 29
Lower part ...................................... 30
Overhead control panel ........................ 31
Storage compartments......................... 32
Door control panel................................ 34

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.................................... 14
Symbols............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle.................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting safety defects ................ 18
Vehicle data recording......................... 19

Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 19

Contents

Getting started................................... 35
Unlocking ............................................. 36
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 36
Unlocking with Keyless-Go* ........... 37
Starter switch positions.................. 38
Adjusting.............................................. 42
Seats .............................................. 42
Steering wheel................................ 45
Mirrors............................................ 47
Driving.................................................. 50
Fastening the seat belts ................. 50
Starting the engine ......................... 53
Parking brake ................................. 56
Driving ............................................ 56
Switching on headlamps................. 58
Turn signals .................................... 58
Windshield wipers........................... 59
Rear window wiper/washer............ 61
Problems while driving.................... 62
Parking and locking.............................. 64
Parking brake ................................. 65
Switching off headlamps................. 65
Turning off the engine..................... 66
Releasing seat belts........................ 67
Locking........................................... 67

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Safety and Security .......................... 69
Occupant safety................................... 70
Air bags .......................................... 71
Seat belts ....................................... 77
Preventive occupant safety* (PRE-SAFE®) ................................... 81
Children in the vehicle.................... 82
Blocking of rear door window operation........................................ 93
Panic alarm.......................................... 95
Activating ....................................... 96
Deactivating ................................... 96
Driving safety systems......................... 97
ABS ................................................ 97
BAS ................................................ 99
ESP®............................................... 99
EBP............................................... 102
4-ETS............................................ 102
Anti-theft systems.............................. 104
Immobilizer................................... 104
Anti-theft alarm system................ 104
Tow-away alarm ........................... 106

Controls in detail............................. 109
Locking and unlocking....................... 110
SmartKey ..................................... 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 114
Opening the doors from the inside 121
Opening the tailgate..................... 122
Closing the tailgate ...................... 124
Automatic central locking ............ 130
Locking and unlocking from the inside ..................................... 131
Seats ................................................. 132
Easy-entry/exit feature* .............. 132
Lumbar support............................ 136
Multicontour seat*....................... 136
Rear seats .................................... 137
Seat heating*............................... 141
Memory function* ............................. 144
Storing positions into memory ..... 145
Recalling positions from memory. 145
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ........................... 146
Lighting.............................................. 147
Exterior lamp switch..................... 147
Combination switch ..................... 151

Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* ......................................... 152
Hazard warning flasher ................ 153
Interior lighting ............................ 154
Door entry lamps ......................... 157
Cargo compartment lamp ............ 157
Instrument cluster ............................. 158
Instrument cluster illumination .... 158
Trip odometer .............................. 159
Tachometer.................................. 159
Outside temperature indicator..... 159
Control system .................................. 161
Multifunction display.................... 161
Multifunction steering wheel........ 162
Menus.......................................... 164
Standard display menu ................ 168
AUDIO menu ................................ 170
NAV* menu.................................. 172
AIRMATIC*/Compass menu ........ 172
Vehicle status message memory menu............................................ 173
Settings menu.............................. 174
Vehicle configuration ................... 191
Trip computer menu..................... 192
TEL menu* ................................... 194

Contents

Automatic transmission..................... 197
Gear selector lever....................... 197
Shifting procedure ....................... 199
Transmission positions................. 200
Gear ranges ................................. 202
Driving tips................................... 203
Automatic shift program .............. 204
Steering wheel gearshift control .. 205
Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 207
Good visibility .................................... 208
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 208
Rear view mirrors......................... 208
Power folding exterior rear view mirrors* ....................................... 211
Sun visors .................................... 212
Rear door window sunshade* ...... 214
Third-row sunshade*.................... 214
Rear window defroster ................. 215
Climate control .................................. 216

Deactivating the climate control system ......................................... 220
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode........... 221

Setting the temperature................ 222
Adjusting air distribution............... 222
Adjusting air volume ..................... 222
Front defroster.............................. 223
Air recirculation mode .................. 224
Air conditioning............................. 226
Residual heat and ventilation........ 227
Rear climate control ..................... 228
3-zone automatic climate control* ..... 230

Deactivating the climate control system .......................................... 234
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode............ 235
Setting the temperature................ 236
Adjusting air distribution............... 236
Adjusting air volume ..................... 237
Front defroster.............................. 238
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ....... 239
Air recirculation mode .................. 239
Air conditioning............................. 241
Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones........................ 242
Residual heat and ventilation........ 243
Rear automatic climate control..... 244

Power windows .................................. 248
Opening and closing ..................... 248
Synchronizing the door windows .. 251
Summer opening feature .............. 251
Convenience closing feature......... 252
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 255
Opening and closing ..................... 255
Synchronizing ............................... 258

Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*............................... 259

Roller sunblinds for the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel ........................... 259
Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel ........................... 260
Synchronizing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel......... 262
Driving systems.................................. 264
Cruise control ............................... 264
AIRMATIC* ................................... 269
Parktronic* (Parking assist).......... 274

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Loading.............................................. 279
Roof rack*.................................... 279
Loading instructions..................... 280
Cargo tie-down rings .................... 281
Hooks........................................... 282
Expanding cargo compartment .... 283
Cargo compartment cover blind*. 288
Partition net* ............................... 290
Useful features .................................. 294
Storage compartments................. 294
Parcel nets ................................... 298
Cup holders.................................. 299
Ashtrays* ..................................... 302
Cigarette lighter* ......................... 305
Power outlets ............................... 306
Rear center console* ................... 308
Telephone*................................... 310
Tele Aid* ...................................... 311
Garage door opener* ................... 320
Compass ...................................... 327
Floormats* ................................... 328
Infrared reflecting windshield*..... 328

Operation ......................................... 329
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 330
Driving instructions............................ 331
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 331
Drinking and driving ..................... 331
Pedals .......................................... 331
Power assistance ......................... 331
Brakes.......................................... 332
Driving off .................................... 333
Parking......................................... 334
Tires ............................................. 334
Hydroplaning................................ 335
Tire traction.................................. 335
Tire speed rating .......................... 336
Winter driving instructions ........... 337
Standing water............................. 338
Passenger compartment .............. 338
Driving abroad.............................. 339
Control and operation of radio transmitters ................................. 339
Catalytic converter....................... 340
Emission control .......................... 340
Coolant temperature.................... 341

At the gas station .............................. 342
Refueling...................................... 342
Check regularly and before a long trip ....................................... 343
Engine compartment ......................... 345
Hood ............................................ 345
Engine oil ..................................... 346
Transmission fluid level................ 350
Coolant level ................................ 351
Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system*....................................... 352
Tires and wheels................................ 353
Important guidelines .................... 353
Tire care and maintenance........... 354
Direction of rotation..................... 356
Loading the vehicle...................... 356
Recommended tire inflation pressure....................................... 363
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 365
Tire labeling ................................. 375
Load identification ....................... 380
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................. 380
Maximum tire load ....................... 382
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 382

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 383
Tire ply material ........................... 385
Tire and loading terminology........ 385
Rotating tires ............................... 388
Winter driving .................................... 390
Winter tires .................................. 390
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 391
Snow chains................................. 391
Maintenance...................................... 392

Clearing the maintenance service indicator....................................... 393
Maintenance service term exceeded ..................................... 393
Calling up the maintenance service indicator........................... 393
Resetting the maintenance service indicator........................... 394
Vehicle care....................................... 395
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 395

Practical hints .................................. 403
What to do if … ................................... 404
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 404
Lamp in center console................. 414
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display..................... 416
Where will I find ...? ............................ 454
First aid kit.................................... 454
Vehicle tool kit.............................. 454
Spare wheel .................................. 457
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 459
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 459
Locking the vehicle ....................... 460
Fuel filler flap ................................ 461
Opening/closing in an emergency..... 462
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ........... 462
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 463
SmartKey ...................................... 463
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 464
Replacing bulbs .................................. 465
Bulbs............................................. 465
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 468
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 472

Contents

Replacing wiper blades ...................... 475
Front wiper blades........................ 475
Rear wiper blade........................... 476
Flat tire............................................... 478
Preparing the vehicle .................... 478
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 479
Battery ............................................... 487

Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling and reconnecting the battery.................................... 489
Charging the battery..................... 495
Jump starting...................................... 496
Towing the vehicle.............................. 499
Installing towing eye bolts ............ 501
Stranded vehicle........................... 502
Fuses.................................................. 503
Main fuse box ............................... 504
Fuse box in cargo compartment ... 504
Fuse box in passenger compartment................................ 505

Contents

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
Engine................................................ 513
Rims and tires.................................... 514
Same size tires............................. 516
Spare wheel (collapsible tire) ....... 517
Electrical system................................ 518
Main Dimensions ............................... 519
Weights.............................................. 520

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 521
Capacities .................................... 521
Engine oils.................................... 523
Engine oil additives ...................... 523
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 523
Brake fluid.................................... 523
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 524
Fuel requirements ........................ 524
Gasoline additives........................ 525
Coolants....................................... 525
Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* system ......................... 528

Technical terms............................... 529

Index................................................. 535

Introduction Product information

Product information

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

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

Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center where you will receive comprehen- sive information, also on permissible tech- nical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

Introduction Operator’s Manual

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

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

Service and warranty information

The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: ì•« New Light Truck Limited Warranty, ì•« Emission System Warranty, ì•« Emission Performance Warranty, ì•« California, Maine, Massachusetts, and

Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),

ì•« State Warranty Enforcement Laws

(Lemon Laws).

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(1) the same substantial defect or mal-

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

(2) the same substantial defect or mal-

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

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

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

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(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different sub- stantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days.

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

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Additional charges may be applicable for a breakdown location determined not to be a reasonably accessible roadside location as determined by our authorized technician and tow service provider. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio.

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Maintenance

Roadside Assistance

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

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

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Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

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

may not be readily available,

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

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

Change of address or ownership

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

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Introduction Where to find it

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Introduction Symbols

Symbols Trademarks: 앫 ESP® and PRE-SAFE® are registered

trademarks 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.

Warning!

왘 This symbol points to instructions for

you to follow.

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

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

Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle.

컄 Page

컄컄

Helpful hints or further information you may find useful.

->

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

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

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Introduction Operating safety

Warning!

Warning!

Proper use of the vehicle

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

See 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

ì•« traffic rules and regulations ì•« motor vehicle laws and safety stan-

dards

Warning!

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

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Introduction Problems with your vehicle

ì™” 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

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Introduction Reporting safety defects

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

Reporting safety defects

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

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Introduction Vehicle data recording

ì™” 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.

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At a glance Cockpit

Instrument cluster

Multifunction steering wheel

Center console

Overhead control panel

Storage compartments

Door control panel

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At a glance Cockpit

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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

265
24
28

206

53

276

31
294
295

a Glove box b Electrical outlet c Center console d Starter switch e Steering wheel adjustment,

manual

f Steering wheel adjustment,

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electrical*

g Hood lock release h Parking brake pedal j Remote tailgate switch

345
65
123

Page 294
307
29
38
45

Item

k Parking brake release l Headlamp washer switch* m Exterior lamp switch n Door control panel o Combination switch

ì•« Turn signals ì•« Windshield wipers ì•« High beam ì•« Rear window wiper

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208
147
34

58
59
58
61

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At a glance Instrument cluster

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Item

Page

Item

1 L Left turn signal indicator lamp

2 To dim instrument cluster

illumination

3 Reset button 4 To brighten instrument clus-

ter illumination

5 K Right turn signal

indicator lamp

6 Clock

158

158
158

7 Speedometer with:

- Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp

Page

404

; Brake warning lamp,

405

USA only

3 Brake warning lamp,

405

Canada only

v Electronic Stability

409

Program (ESP®) warning lamp

At a glance Instrument cluster

Item ’ Variable speed limiter

indicator lamp1

l Distance warning

lamp1

H Combination low tire pressure/TPMS mal- function telltale*

Page

412

1 Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running.

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At a glance Instrument cluster

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Item

Page

Item

8 Multifunction display with:

a Fuel gauge with:

Trip odometer Main odometer

9 Tachometer with:

< Seat belt telltale

1 Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp

159
161

77, 410
70, 411

? Engine malfunction in-

407

dicator lamp, USA only

± Engine malfunction in-

407

dicator lamp, Canada only

A High beam headlamp

151

indicator

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: Outside temperature display or Digital speedometer (depending on selected setting in the control system) Gear position indicator Gear range indicator Selected program mode indicator

Page

409

342

161

161

179
199
199
199

At a glance Instrument cluster

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162

Item

Page

4 Moving within a menu:

Press button j for next display k for previous display

5 Menu systems:

Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu

Item

1 Multifunction display

Operating the control system

2 Telephone* Press button s to take a call t to end a call

3 Selecting the submenu or

setting the volume: Press button æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease

At a glance Multifunction steering wheel

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ì™” Center console Upper part

Item

Page

Item

1 Modular COMAND System,

see separate operating in- structions

2 Climate control

3-zone automatic climate control*

3 Seat heating*, front passen-

ger side

4 Vehicle level control

switch*

5 Program mode selector

switch for automatic trans- mission

216

230
141

272

204

At a glance Center console

6 Front passenger front air

bag indicator lamp

7 Hazard warning flasher 8 Alarm system indicator

lamp

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153
105

9 Parking assist (Parktronic

277

system)* deactivation switch

a Electronic Stability Program

101

(ESP®) switch

b Adaptive damping system

269

(ADS)* switch

c Seat heating*, driver’s side

141

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Item

1 Storage compartment 2 Armrest storage tray re-

lease

3 Armrest storage compart-

ment release

4 Storage compartment Ashtray with cigarette lighter*

5 Cup holder 6 Card, ticket holder

Bottle opener

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296

296
296

303
299
300
300

At a glance Center console

Lower part

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ì™” Overhead control panel

At a glance Overhead control panel

Item

a Interior rear view mirror b Reading lamp, front passen-

ger side

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154

c Vehicles with telephone*

311

installed: Hands-free microphone for TeleAid* (emergency call system) and telephone*

d Garage door opener* e Reading lamp, driver’s side f Front left interior lamp lens

320
154
154

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154
154
154
154

255
259
314

311

Item

1 Left reading lamp on/off 2 Rear interior lighting on/off 3 Automatic interior lighting 4 Front interior lighting on/off 5 Right reading lamp on/off 6 Front right interior lamp

lens

7 Tilt/sliding sunroof* switch

Tilt/sliding panel* switch 8 Tele Aid* (emergency call

system) button

9 Vehicles without

telephone* installed: Hands-free microphone for TeleAid* (emergency call system)

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At a glance Storage compartments

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At a glance Storage compartments

Item

Page

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 Cup holder 7 Third-row storage compart-

ment

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294

298

302
298

8 Parcel net in cargo compart-

299

ment

9 First aid kit, vehicle tool kit,

454

spare wheel

a Third-row storage compart-

298

ment

b Cup holder

c Door pocket d Parcel net on driver’s seat

backrest

e Door pocket f Storage compartment in

center console

g Storage compartment in

center console Ashtray*

h Cupholders j Front armrest storage com-

partments

k Cup holders* l Rear armrest storage com-

partment*

m Cup holders

302

Rear storage compartment Rear seat ashtray*

298

296

296

303
298
296

302
297

301
297
304

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At a glance Door control panel

34

Item

1 Door handle 2 Central locking/unlocking

switch

3 Exterior rear view mirror ad-

justment

4 Selection buttons for exteri-

or rear view mirror adjust- ment Power-folding exterior rear view mirrors*

5 Switches for opening/clos- ing front and rear door win- dows

6 Rear side window override

switch

7 Hinged quarter window

switch*

8 Remote tailgate release switch, Tailgate opening system*

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131

48

48

211

248

94

250

123, 124

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Adjusting

Driving

Parking and locking

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Getting started Unlocking

The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further information. The corresponding page 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  Panic button (컄 page 95)

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Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

왘 Press unlock button Œ on the

SmartKey. All turn signal lamps flash once. The 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 183).

왘 Enter the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.

For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 110).

Getting started Unlocking

To unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be outside the vehicle, no further than approximately 3 feet (1 meter) away from the respec- tive door.

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

왘 Grasp an outside door handle or the

tailgate handle. All turn signal lamps flash once. The ve- hicle unlocks. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. The locator light- ing comes on if the feature is enabled in the control system (컄 page 183).

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 114).

Unlocking with Keyless-Go*

With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can lock or unlock the vehicle without using the remote control buttons on the SmartKey and start the engine without in- serting the SmartKey into the starter switch.

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Unlock button* for tailgate 3 Œ Unlock button 4  Panic button (컄 page 95)

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Getting started Unlocking

Starter switch positions

SmartKey

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply for some electrical con-

sumers, such as seat adjustment

2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical

consumers) and driving position All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instru- ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster re-

mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 404).

3 Starting position

When you switch on the ignition, the in- dicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti- vated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) will go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the re- spective systems are operational.

When the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch and the automatic transmission is in a position other than P, the automatic transmission automatically shifts to P.

! If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the battery may not be sufficiently charged. ì•« Check the battery and charge it if

necessary (컄 page 487).

앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 496). To prevent accelerated battery dis- charge or a completely discharged bat- tery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation.

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a SmartKey with integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a re- movable 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 40)

ì•« with the brake pedal firmly depressed

will start the engine (컄 page 54)

If you wish or should there be a need to in- sert 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.

Getting started Unlocking

The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button does not need to be removed from the starter switch when you leave the vehi- cle. However, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you when you leave the vehicle. As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle, the vehicle’s electrical sys- tems can be switched on or the engine can be started using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.

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Getting started Unlocking

1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 2 Starter switch

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 3 USA only 4 Canada only

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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.

왘 Do not depress the brake pedal.

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 but-

ton once. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment.

If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button ì•« once more, the ignition (position 2)

is switched on

ì•« twice more, the power supply is

again switched off

Ignition (or Position 2) 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-

ton 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 404).

For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 54). For more information on KEYLESS-GO, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 114).

If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once more, the pow- er supply is again switched off.

When you switch on the ignition, the in- dicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti- vated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) will go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the re- spective systems are operational.

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Getting started Adjusting

Warning!

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

Seats

Warning!

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

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide un- der the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body.

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Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 50). Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being ad- justed.

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle.

Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the power seats can be operated when the respective door is open.

Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip- ment may cause an accident and/or seri- ous personal injury.

Warning!

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional informa- tion, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 82). A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

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

1 Head restraint height* 2 Seat cushion tilt 3 Seat height 4 Backrest tilt 5 Seat fore and aft adjustment

Getting started Adjusting

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 38). or 왘 Open the respective door (vehicles

with memory function*). The seat can be adjusted with the re- spective door opened.

or 왘 Open a front door (vehicles without

memory function*). The seat can be adjusted within 3 minutes after either front door has been opened.

When adjusting the seat backrest tilt and head restraint height, make sure the sun visor is folded up (컄 page 212). If the head restraint is in the uppermost position, it could hit and damage the sun visor.

The memory function* (컄 page 144) lets you store the settings for the seat position together with the settings for the steering wheel column and the ex- terior rear view mirrors.

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

in direction of arrow 5. Adjust the seat to a comfortable seat- ing position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.

When moving the seat, make sure there are no items in the footwell or be- hind the seat. Otherwise you could damage the seat.

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Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the

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 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

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Vehicles with memory function*: 왘 Press switch (컄 page 43) up or down in

direction of arrow 1.

Vehicles without memory function*:

1 Head restraint 2 Release button

Head restraint height

Warning!

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

Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

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

Do not attempt to remove front seat head restraints. They can only be re- moved by qualified technicians. We recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Raising: 왘 Manually adjust the height of head

restraint 1 by pulling it upward. If head restraint 1 is fully retracted, push release button 2 in direction of arrow and pull head restraint 1 up- ward. Lowering: 왘 To lower head restraint 1, push

release button 2 in direction of arrow and press down on head restraint 1.

Head restraint tilt

Steering wheel

Getting started Adjusting

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

head restraint cushion.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi- ble.

For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 132).

Steering wheel adjustment, manual

Warning!

Only adjust the steering wheel with the vehi- cle at a standstill and make sure the steer- ing wheel is securely locked in place before driving off.

Driving without the steering wheel adjust- ment locked may cause an unexpected steering wheel movement which could cause the driver to lose control of the vehi- cle. Make sure the steering wheel is secure- ly locked by trying to move it up and down, and in and out before driving off.

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Getting started Adjusting

The handle for steering wheel adjustment is located on the lower left of the steering column.

왘 To unlock the steering column, pull

handle out to its stop limit.

왘 Move steering wheel to the desired po-

sition. Make sure your legs can move freely and that all displays (including malfunc- tion and indicator lamps) on the instru- ment cluster are clearly visible.

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왘 Push handle back to its original posi-

Steering wheel adjustment, electrical*

tion to relock the steering column. The steering column is locked into po- sition again.

왘 Make sure the steering column is se- curely locked by trying to move the steering wheel up and down as well as in and out before driving off.

Warning!

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv- ing could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle.

Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated when the driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the lower left of the steering column.

1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 38). or 왘 Open the driver’s door.

Adjusting steering column in or out 왘 Move stalk forward or back in direction of arrow 1 until a comfortable steer- ing wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow.

Adjusting steering column up or down 왘 Move stalk up or down in direction of

arrow 2. Make sure your legs can move freely and that all displays (including malfunc- tion and indicator lamps) on the instru- ment cluster are clearly visible.

The memory function (컄 page 144) lets you store the settings for the steering wheel column together with the set- tings for seat positions and the exterior rear view mirrors.

Getting started Adjusting

Mirrors

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

Warning!

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

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

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

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Getting started Adjusting

Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view

The buttons are located on the driver’s door.

mirror.

For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” (컄 page 208).

Exterior rear view mirrors

Warning!

Exercise care when using the