2008 Mercedes-benz R Class Owners Manual

Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG

Operator’s Manual

R-Class

Order No. 6515 1817 13 Part No. 251 584 39 81 Edition A 2008

2 5 1 5 8 4 3 9 8 1

R 320 CDI 4MATIC R 350
R 350 4MATIC R 550 4MATIC

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

앫 Please read this manual carefully,

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

앫 Please follow the recommendations

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

앫 Please pay attention to the warnings

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

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

At a glance .......................................... 21
Exterior view......................................... 22
Cockpit................................................. 24
Instrument cluster ................................ 26
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 30
Center console ..................................... 31
Upper part ...................................... 31
Lower part ...................................... 32
Overhead control panel ........................ 33
Storage compartments......................... 34
Door control panel................................ 36

Introduction .......................................... 9
Product information................................ 9
Operator’s Manual............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 13
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada......................... 13
Where to find it.................................... 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................................... 37
Unlocking ............................................. 38
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 38
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 39
Starter switch positions.................. 39
Adjusting.............................................. 43
Seats .............................................. 43
Steering wheel................................ 46
Mirrors............................................ 48
Driving.................................................. 50
Fastening the seat belts ................. 50
Starting the engine ......................... 53
Parking brake ................................. 56
Driving off ....................................... 56
Switching on headlamps................. 58
Turn signals .................................... 59
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 .......................................... 72
Occupant Classification System..... 77
Seat belts ....................................... 82
Active head restraints .................... 86
Rear head restraints....................... 87
Children in the vehicle.................... 87
Blocking of rear door window operation........................................ 97
Panic alarm.......................................... 98
Activating ....................................... 98
Deactivating ................................... 98
Driving safety systems......................... 99
ABS ................................................ 99
BAS .............................................. 101
ESP®............................................. 101
EBP............................................... 105
Anti-theft systems.............................. 106
Immobilizer................................... 106
Anti-theft alarm system................ 106

Controls in detail............................. 109
Locking and unlocking....................... 110
SmartKey ..................................... 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 113
Checking the batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* .............................. 118
Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 118
Opening the doors from the inside 118
Tailgate/Power tailgate*.............. 119
Automatic central locking ............ 126
Locking and unlocking from the inside ..................................... 126
Seats ................................................. 128
Easy-entry/exit feature ................ 128
Lumbar support............................ 132
Multicontour seat*....................... 132
Front seat active head restraints . 133
Rear seats .................................... 133
Seat heating*............................... 139
Seat ventilation* (Canada only) ... 140

Memory function* ............................. 141
Storing positions into memory..... 142
Recalling positions from memory. 142
Lighting ............................................. 143
Exterior lamp switch .................... 143
Combination switch ..................... 147
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* ................................... 148
Hazard warning flasher ................ 150
Interior lighting ............................ 150
Door entry lamps ......................... 153
Cargo compartment lamp ............ 153
Instrument cluster ............................. 154

Adjusting instrument cluster illumination .................................. 154
Resetting trip odometer............... 155
Tachometer.................................. 155
Outside temperature indicator..... 155

Control system .................................. 157
Multifunction display.................... 157
Multifunction steering wheel........ 158
Menus .......................................... 160
Standard display menu ................ 164
AUDIO menu ................................ 165
NAV menu*.................................. 167
AIRMATIC*/Compass menu ........ 168
Distronic* menu........................... 168
Vehicle status message memory menu............................................ 169
Settings menu.............................. 170
Distance warning function* ......... 185
Trip computer menu..................... 185
TEL menu* ................................... 187
Automatic transmission..................... 190
Gear selector lever....................... 190
Shifting procedure ....................... 193
Transmission positions................. 194
Driving tips................................... 197
Gear ranges ................................. 199
Automatic shift program .............. 200
Steering wheel gearshift control .. 201
Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 202

Good visibility..................................... 203
Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 203
Rear view mirrors.......................... 203
Power folding exterior rear view mirrors* ........................................ 204
Sun visors ..................................... 205
Rear door window sunshade*....... 207
Rear window defroster.................. 207
Climate control................................... 208

Deactivating the climate control system .......................................... 212
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode............ 212
Setting the temperature................ 213
Adjusting air distribution............... 213
Adjusting air volume ..................... 214
Front defroster.............................. 214
Air recirculation mode .................. 216
Air conditioning............................. 219
Residual heat and ventilation........ 219
Rear climate control*.................... 220

Contents

3-zone automatic climate control*..... 222

Deactivating the automatic climate control system ................. 226
Operating the automatic climate control system in automatic mode ............................................ 227
Setting the temperature ............... 227
Adjusting air distribution .............. 228
Adjusting air volume ..................... 229
Front defroster ............................. 229
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL........ 231
Air recirculation mode .................. 231
Air conditioning ............................ 233
Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones........................ 234
Residual heat and ventilation........ 235
Rear automatic climate control (second row)................................. 236
Rear automatic climate control (second and third row)*................ 240
Power windows .................................. 241
Door windows............................... 242
Hinged quarter windows*............. 243
Synchronizing the door windows .. 244
Summer opening feature .............. 244
Convenience closing feature......... 245

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Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 248
Opening and closing..................... 248
Synchronizing............................... 250

Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* .............................. 252

Roller sunblinds for the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel........................... 252
Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel........................... 253
Synchronizing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel. 255
Driving systems ................................. 257
Cruise control............................... 257
Distronic* (Canada only) .............. 262
Distance warning function* (Canada only) ............................... 275
AIRMATIC* ................................... 276
Permanent four-wheel drive (4MATIC)* .................................... 281
Parktronic* (Parking assist) ......... 281
Rear view camera*....................... 285

Loading.............................................. 288
Roof rack*.................................... 288
Loading instructions..................... 289
Cargo tie-down rings .................... 290
Hooks........................................... 291
Expanding cargo compartment .... 292
Cargo compartment cover blind... 299
Cargo net* ................................... 301
Useful features .................................. 304
Storage compartments ................ 304
Parcel nets ................................... 307
Cup holders.................................. 308
Ashtrays....................................... 311
Cigarette lighter ........................... 313
Power outlets ............................... 314
Rear center console* ................... 315
Heated steering wheel* ............... 318
Telephone* .................................. 319
Tele Aid* ...................................... 322
Garage door opener ..................... 329
Compass ...................................... 334
Floormats..................................... 335
Infrared reflecting windshield*..... 336

Operation ......................................... 337
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ........ 338
Driving instructions ........................... 339
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 339
Drinking and driving..................... 339
Pedals .......................................... 339
Power assistance ......................... 340
Brakes.......................................... 340
Driving off .................................... 342
Parking......................................... 343
Tires............................................. 343
Hydroplaning................................ 344
Tire traction ................................. 344
Tire speed rating .......................... 345
Winter driving instructions ........... 346
Standing water............................. 347
Passenger compartment.............. 347
Driving abroad ............................. 348
Control and operation of radio transmitters ................................. 348
Catalytic converter (gasoline engine).......................... 349

Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine).............................. 349
Emission control .......................... 350
Coolant temperature.................... 350
At the gas station .............................. 352
Refueling...................................... 352
Check regularly and before a long trip........................................ 354
Engine compartment ......................... 356
Hood ............................................ 356
Engine oil ..................................... 358
Transmission fluid level................ 360
Coolant level ................................ 360
Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system* ....................................... 362
Tires and wheels................................ 363
Important guidelines .................... 363
Tire care and maintenance........... 364
Direction of rotation..................... 365
Loading the vehicle ...................... 366
Recommended tire inflation pressure....................................... 371
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 373
Tire labeling.................................. 384
Load identification ....................... 388

DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN).............................................. 388
Maximum tire load ........................ 390
Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 390
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles).............. 391
Tire ply material ............................ 393
Tire and loading terminology......... 393
Rotating tires ................................ 396
Winter driving ..................................... 398
Winter tires ................................... 398
Snow chains.................................. 399
Maintenance....................................... 400

Maintenance service indicator message ....................................... 400
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display ............... 402
Resetting the maintenance service indicator ........................... 402
Vehicle care........................................ 403
Cleaning and care of the vehicle... 403

Contents

Practical hints .................................. 413
What to do if …................................... 414
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 414
Lamp in center console ................ 425
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display .................... 427
Where will I find ...? ............................ 467
First aid kit.................................... 467
Vehicle tool kit.............................. 467
Spare wheel.................................. 471
Unlocking/locking in an emergency.. 474
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 474
Locking the vehicle....................... 475
Fuel filler flap................................ 475
Resetting activated head restraints.... 477

Vehicles without Rear Seat Entertainment Package................. 477
Vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment Package*............... 478
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 479
Replacing bulbs.................................. 480
Bulbs............................................. 480
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 483
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 487

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Replacing wiper blades ...................... 489
Front wiper blades ....................... 489
Rear wiper blade .......................... 490
Flat tire .............................................. 492
Preparing the vehicle.................... 492
Mounting the spare wheel............ 493

Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)............................ 502
Battery ............................................... 503

Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling and reconnecting the battery.................................... 505
Charging the battery .................... 510
Jump starting ..................................... 511
Towing the vehicle ............................. 513
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 515
Stranded vehicle .......................... 517
Fuses ................................................. 518
Fuse box in engine compartment . 519
Fuse box in cargo compartment... 519
Fuse box in passenger compartment................................ 520
Emergency engine shut-down ...... 520

Technical data ................................. 521
Parts service...................................... 522
Warranty coverage............................. 523

Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ..................... 523
Identification labels ........................... 524
Layout of poly-V-belt drive................. 526
R 320 CDI 4MATIC ....................... 526
R 350, R 350 4MATIC, R 550 4MATIC.............................. 526
Engine................................................ 527
Rims and tires.................................... 529
Same size tires............................. 530
Spare wheel ................................. 532
Electrical system ............................... 533
Main Dimensions ............................... 534
Weights.............................................. 535

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.......... 536
Capacities .................................... 536
Engine oils ................................... 538
Engine oil additives ...................... 538
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 538
Brake fluid.................................... 539
Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine).......................... 539
Fuel requirements........................ 540
Gasoline additives (gasoline engine).......................... 540
Coolants ...................................... 541
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 544

Index................................................. 545

Introduction Product information

Product information

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

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

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

Introduction Operator’s Manual

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

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

Service and warranty information

The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: 앫 New Light Truck Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only) 앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws

(Lemon Laws)

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(1) the same substantial defect or

malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect 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

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

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

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal- functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 miles (approximately 29000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:

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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 not be sent to a dealer, it should be addressed to: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

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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 Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Roadside Assistance will be provided in accordance with standard program guide- lines which include providing service to the vehicle up to a reasonable distance from a paved roadway. We will make every effort to assist in a breakdown situation, however, the accessibility of your vehicle will be determined by our authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center technician 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: 앫 service facilities or replacement parts

may not be readily available,

앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with

catalytic converters may not be avail- able; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,

앫 gasoline may have a considerably

lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.

Change of address or ownership

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

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Introduction 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 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.

왔 Symbols Trademarks: 앫 ESP® is a registered trademark of

DaimlerChrysler.

앫 HomeLink® is a registered trademark

of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company.

The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:

Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi- cle.

Introduction Symbols

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 dam- age to your vehicle.

i Helpful hints or further information you may find useful.

컄 page

컄컄

컄컄

->

This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks a warning which is continued on the next page. This continuation symbol marks a procedure which is continued on the next page. This symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term defini- tions.

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

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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

앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan-

dards

Warning!

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

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Introduction Problems with your vehicle

왔 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 call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

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Introduction Vehicle data recording

왔 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

Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Storage compartments Door control panel

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At a glance Exterior view

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At a glance Exterior view

Item

1 Tailgate

Power tailgate* Cargo compartment 앫 Loading instructions 앫 Cargo tie-down rings 앫 Hooks 앫 Expanding 앫 Cover blind 앫 Cargo net* Vehicle tool kit Spare wheel

2 Rear window defroster 3 Rear lamps 4 Fuel filler flap

Refueling Fuel

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291
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299
301
467
471
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481
352
352
353, 540

Item

Page

Item

5 Exterior rear view mirrors

9 Windshield wipers

Adjusting Auto-dimming rear view mirrors* Power folding* 6 Towing eye bolt

Installing towing eye bolt

7 Tires and wheels

Checking tire inflation pressure General information Flat tire Spare wheel

8 Hood

Opening Engine oil Coolant

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203

204
467
515
363, 529
373

363
492
471

356
358
360

Wiper blades, replacing Wiper blades, cleaning

a Windshield

Cleaning with wiper fluid Cleaning

b Power tilt/sliding sunroof* Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*

c Doors

Locking and unlocking Opening and closing Locking/unlocking in an emergency d Front lamps e Headlamp cleaning system*

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480
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At a glance Cockpit

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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

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30

201

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283

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304
305

a Glove box

CD changer* AUX-socket

b Center console c Power outlet d Starter switch e Steering wheel adjustment,

manual

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31
314
39
46

f Steering wheel adjustment,

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electrical* Heated steering wheel*

g Hood lock release h Parking brake release

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At a glance Cockpit

Item

j Parking brake pedal k Door control panel l Exterior lamp switch m Combination switch

앫 High beam 앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 Rear window wiper

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143

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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

154

7 Speedometer with:

- Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp

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414

illumination

3 Reset button for:

앫 Resetting trip odometer 앫 Resetting all settings 4 To brighten instrument

cluster illumination

5 K Right turn signal

indicator lamp

6 Clock

’ Variable speed limiter

indicator lamp1

l Distance warning

lamp2

262, 414

1 Lamp without function. It illuminates when the

ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running.

2 Vehicles without Distronic*: 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

Item ; Brake warning lamp,

Page 415

USA only

3 Brake warning lamp,

415

Canada only

v Electronic Stability

419

Program (ESP®) warning lamp

H Combination low tire

422

pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale, USA only Low tire pressure telltale*, Canada only

422

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At a glance Instrument cluster

28

Item

Page

8 Multifunction display with:

Item A High beam headlamp

Page 147

indicator lamp

q Preglow indicator

lamp1

a Fuel gauge with:

Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 4 Fuel filler flap indica- tor: The fuel filler flap is located on the rear right-hand side

53

424

352

앫 Trip odometer 앫 Main odometer 9 Tachometer with:

< Seat belt telltale

1 Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp

155
157

85, 420
70, 424

? Engine malfunction in-

417

dicator lamp, USA only

± Engine malfunction in-

417

dicator lamp, Canada only

1 Vehicles with diesel engine only.

At a glance Instrument cluster

Item

b Multifunction display with:

앫 Outside temperature

indicator or digital speedometer (depending on selected setting in the control system)

앫 Transmission position

indicator

앫 Gear range indicator 앫 Program mode indicator 앫 Distance warning function

indicator* (Canada only)

앫 Rear window wiper

indicator

앫 Set speed for

앫 Cruise control 앫 Distronic*

(Canada only)

Page

157, 175

194

199
200
275

61

259
268

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At a glance Multifunction steering wheel

30

Page 157
158

187, 319

Item

1 Multifunction display

Operating the control system

2 Selecting the submenu or

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

3 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call

to dial to redial

t to end a call to reject an incoming call

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

6 ! Voice Control

System* on1, see separate operating instructions

7 0 Voice Control

System* off1, see separate operating instructions

1 Vehicles without Voice Control System*: Button

without function.

왔 Center console Upper part

Item

Page

Item

1 COMAND system, see

separate operating instructions

2 Climate control

3-zone automatic climate control* Rear window defroster

3 Seat heating*,

front passenger side

4 Seat ventilation*,

front passenger side (Canada only)

5 Vehicle level control

switch*

6 Program mode selector

switch for automatic transmission

208
222

207
139

140

279

200

At a glance Center console

7 Front passenger front air

bag off indicator lamp 8 Hazard warning flasher

switch

9 Alarm system indicator

lamp

a Parktronic system* deactivation switch

Page 77, 425
150

107

284

b Electronic Stability Program

104

(ESP®) switch

c Seat ventilation*,

driver’s side (Canada only) d Seat heating*, driver’s side e Adaptive damping system

(ADS)* switch

140

139
277

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Item

1 Storage compartment 2 Front armrest telephone*

tray release

3 Front armrest storage compartment release 4 Ashtray with cigarette

lighter

5 Cup holders 6 Card, ticket holder

Bottle opener

Page 305
306

306

311

308
309
309

At a glance Center console

Lower part

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왔 Overhead control panel

Page 150
150
150
150
150
150
248

252

324

322

Item

1 Left reading lamp on/off 2 Automatic interior lighting 3 Rear interior lighting on/off 4 Front interior lighting on/off 5 Right reading lamp on/off 6 Front right interior lamp 7 Power tilt/sliding sunroof*

switch Power tilt/sliding panel* switch

8 Tele Aid* (emergency call

system) button

9 Vehicles without

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

At a glance Overhead control panel

Page 203
150
329
322

Item

a Interior rear view mirror b Reading lamps c Garage door opener d Vehicles with telephone*

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

e Front left interior lamp

150

33

At a glance Storage compartments

34

Item

1 Parcel net in front passenger footwell

2 Glove box 3 Door pocket 4 Parcel net on front

passenger seat backrest

5 Door pocket 6 Cup holder 7 Third-row storage

compartment

Page 307

304

307

308
304

8 First aid kit, vehicle tool kit,

467

spare wheel

9 Third-row storage

compartment

a Cup holder b Door pocket

304

308

Item

c Parcel net on driver’s seat

backrest

d Door pocket e Storage compartment in

center console

f Ashtray g Cupholders h Front armrest storage

compartment/telephone tray

j Cup holders

Rear storage compartment Rear seat ashtray

k Cup holders* l Rear armrest storage

compartment*

Page 307

304

311
308
304

308
304
311
308
304

At a glance Storage compartments

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At a glance Door control panel

36

Item

1 Inside door handle 2 Central locking/unlocking

switch

3 Exterior rear view mirror

adjustment

4 Selection buttons for

exterior rear view mirror adjustment Power-folding exterior rear view mirrors* 5 Switches for

opening/closing front and rear door windows

Page 118
127

48

48

204

242

6 Rear door window override

97

switch

7 Hinged quarter window

switches*

8 Remote tailgate release switch, power tailgate*

243

122, 123

Getting started

Unlocking 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 98)

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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. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

왘 Press button Œ on the SmartKey. All turn signal lamps flash once. The vehicle unlocks. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. The locator light- ing comes on if the feature is enabled in the control system (컄 page 178).

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

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

Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*

왘 Grasp an outside door handle.

Starter switch positions

Getting started Unlocking

All turn signal lamps flash once. The vehicle unlocks. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. The locator light- ing comes on if the feature is enabled in the control system (컄 page 178).

i If the vehicle has been parked for more than 72 hours, you must pull an outside door handle in order to activate the KEYLESS-GO function. 왘 Enter the vehicle. For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 113).

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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 inserting the SmartKey into the starter switch.

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

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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

(컄 page 503).

앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 511). To prevent accelerated battery discharge or a completely discharged battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation.

Getting started Unlocking

SmartKey

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

consumers, 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

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remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 414).

3 Starting position

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

i If the SmartKey does not belong to the vehicle, the SmartKey can be turned in the starter switch. However, the ignition does not switch on and the engine does not start.

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

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a SmartKey with integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a removable KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. With the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button inserted and the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO present in the vehicle, press- ing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 앫 without the brake pedal depressed corresponds to the various starter switch positions (컄 page 42)

앫 with the brake pedal firmly depressed

will start the engine (컄 page 54)

If you wish or should there be a need to insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO in the starter switch, the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button can be easily removed by pulling it out of the starter switch.

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

1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 2 Starter switch

Getting started Unlocking

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 3 USA only 4 Canada only The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. 왘 Insert KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button 1 into starter switch 2 (if not inserted already).

왘 Make sure the automatic transmission

is set to P.

왘 Do not depress the brake pedal.

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Getting started Unlocking

Position 0
Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed).

Position 1
왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

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

i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 앫 once more, the ignition (position 2) is

switched on

앫 twice more, the power supply is again

switched off

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

button twice. This supplies power for all electrical consumers. All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instru- ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 414).

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

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

For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 54). For more information on KEYLESS-GO, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 113).

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왔 Adjusting

Warning!

possible and belts are properly positioned on the body.

Warning!

Getting started Adjusting

All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening 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 under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as

Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 50). Observe the following points: 앫 Adjust the seat backrest until your arms

are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

앫 Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.

앫 Adjust head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level.

앫 Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.

Failure to do so could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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

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

Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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Getting started Adjusting

Warning!

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an 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 87). 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.

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

1 Head restraint height (vehicles with

memory function)*

2 Seat cushion tilt 3 Seat height 4 Seat backrest tilt 5 Seat fore and aft adjustment

! When moving the seats, make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats; otherwise you could damage the seats.

! When the second-row seats are folded forward, e.g. for cargo compartment expansion (컄 page 292), the front seats may not be moved to the rearmost position. Otherwise you could damage the front and second-row seats.

! When adjusting the seat backrest tilt and head restraint height, make sure the sun visor is folded up (컄 page 205). If the head restraint is in the uppermost position, it could hit and damage the sun visor.

i Vehicles without memory function*: The seats can be adjusted within 5 minutes after either front door has been opened. The counter resets each time 앫 you open or close a front door 앫 you insert the SmartKey into the starter

switch

앫 you remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch

앫 you switch the ignition on or off i The memory function* (컄 page 141) lets you store the settings for the seat position together with the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors.

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

in direction of arrow 5.

Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in

direction of arrow 3.

Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in

direction of arrow 2 until your upper legs are lightly supported.

Seat backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or backward

in direction of arrow 4.

Head restraint height

Warning!

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

With a third-row seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly.

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

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

Getting started Adjusting

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

Vehicles with memory function*: 왘 Press switch (컄 page 44) up or down in