2008 Mercedes-benz R Class Owners Manual

direction of arrow 1.

Vehicles without memory function:

1 Head restraint 2 Release button

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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 upward.

Lowering: 왘 To lower head restraint 1, press

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

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Head restraint fore and aft adjustment

Steering wheel

Steering wheel adjustment, manual

Warning!

Only adjust the steering wheel with the vehicle at a standstill and make sure the steering 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 vehicle. Make sure the steering wheel is securely locked by trying to move it up and down, and in and out before driving off.

Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint. 왘 While seated, reach behind you with

both hands and find lower edge of the head restraint.

왘 Adjust the head restraint to the desired

position by pushing or pulling on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion.

For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 128).

Make sure that 앫 you can reach the steering wheel with

your arms slightly bent at the elbows

왘 To unlock the steering wheel, pull

release handle 1 out to its stop limit.

왘 Move steering wheel to the desired

앫 you can move your legs freely 앫 all displays (including malfunction and

indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible

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

position.

왘 Push release handle 1 back to its

original position to relock the steering wheel. The steering wheel is locked into posi- tion again.

왘 Make sure the steering wheel is

securely locked by trying to move it up and down as well as in and out before driving off.

1 Release handle

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Steering wheel adjustment, electrical*

Warning!

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving 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.

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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i The memory function* (컄 page 141) lets you store the settings for the steering wheel together with the settings for seat positions and the exterior rear view mirrors.

Make sure that 앫 you can reach the steering wheel with

your arms slightly bent at the elbows

앫 you can move your legs freely 앫 all displays (including malfunction and

indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible

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

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1 Adjusting steering wheel, in or out 2 Adjusting steering wheel, up or down

Adjusting steering wheel in or out 왘 Move stalk forward or back in direction

of arrow 1.

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

arrow 2.

Mirrors

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

Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view

mirror.

For more information, see “Rear view mirrors” (컄 page 203).

Exterior rear view mirrors

Warning!

Exercise care when using the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they ap- pear. Check your interior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

i If you do not make adjustments to the selected exterior rear view mirror within 15 seconds, the indicator lamp goes out. You will then have to select the desired exterior rear view mirror again before any adjustments can be made. Adjustments can only be made with the indicator lamp for the respective exterior rear view mirror button illuminated. 왘 Push adjustment button 2 up, down, left, or right according to the desired setting.

! If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. The mirror housing is then properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual manner.

The buttons are located on the driver’s door control panel.

1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

button

2 Adjustment button 3 Passenger-side exterior rear view

mirror button

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 39). 왘 Press button 1 for the driver’s side

exterior rear view mirror or button 3 for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The indicator lamp on the respective button comes on for approximately 15 seconds.

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! Vehicles with power folding exterior rear view mirrors*: If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front) press fold button 1 (컄 page 205) to fold mirrors in, then press fold button 1 (컄 page 205) again to fold mirrors out. Do not force mirrors by hand as this may damage the adjustment mechanism. The mirror housing is then properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual man- ner. Please make sure both rear view mirrors are folded out before driving off. i The memory function* (컄 page 141) lets you store the settings for the exterior rear view mirrors together with the setting for the steering wheel and the seat positions. At low ambient temperatures, the exterior rear view mirrors will be heated automatically.

For more information, see “Rear view mirrors” (컄 page 203).

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Warning!

Make sure that absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedal’s range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta- cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance.

During sudden driving or braking maneu- vers, the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury.

Fastening the seat belts

Warning!

Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women.

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Failure to wear and properly fasten and po- sition your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts.

If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed.

In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The air bags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts (컄 page 82).

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. 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 recom- mended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, 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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Warning!

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and the seat belt is properly posi- tioned on the body.

Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Make sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time.

Warning!

Read and observe the additional warning no- tices printed in the “Safety and Security” section (컄 page 74) and (컄 page 82).

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1 Seat belt outlet 2 Latch plate 3 Buckle 4 Release button 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the seat

belt out of seat belt outlet 1.

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왘 Place the shoulder portion of the seat

belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips. 왘 Push latch plate 2 into buckle 3

(컄 page 51) until it clicks.

왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion of

the seat belt to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.

Seat belt height adjustment

1 Release button 왘 Press release button 1 and move the

seat belt height adjuster upward or downward.

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Proper use of seat belts 앫 Do not twist the seat belt when fasten-

ing.

앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck). Never pass the shoulder portion of the seat belt under your arm. For this purpose, you can adjust the height of the seat belt outlet (컄 page 52).

앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible

on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen.

앫 Place the seat backrest in a position

that is as upright as possible.

앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one

person at a time.

앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a per-

son and another object at the same time. When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

앫 Check your seat belt periodically

during travel to make sure that it is properly positioned.

앫 Make sure the seat belt is always fitted snugly. Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing.

Warning!

Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges. They could tear.

Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mecha- nism. This could damage the seat belt.

Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effective- ness of the belts.

Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash, they may not be able to provide adequate protection.

Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Starting the engine

Automatic transmission

Warning!

Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death.

Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open.

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For information on how to operate the gear selector lever, see “Automatic transmission” (컄 page 190).

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Starting with the SmartKey For information on turning off the engine with the SmartKey, see “Turning off the en- gine” (컄 page 66).

Gasoline engine: 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission

is set to P. The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on P.

왘 Do not depress the accelerator. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 (컄 page 40) and hold until the engine starts.

i You can also use the “touch-start” function. Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it again immediately. The engine then starts auto- matically.

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Diesel engine: 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission

is set to P. The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on P.

왘 Do not depress the accelerator. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 2 (컄 page 40). Preglow indicator lamp q in the instrument cluster comes on. 왘 As soon as preglow indicator

lamp q goes out, turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 (컄 page 40) and release it. The engine starts automatically.

i If the engine is at operating temperature, preglow indicator lamp q may not stay on and you can start the engine without preglowing.

Starting with KEYLESS-GO*

Warning!

As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise accidentally start the engine.

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.

You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in the starter switch. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle.

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KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only 왘 Make sure the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button is inserted in the starter switch (컄 page 41).

i If you wish to start the engine using the SmartKey instead of the KEYLESS-GO feature, remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the starter switch (컄 page 41). For information on turning off the engine with KEYLESS-GO, see “Turning off with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 66).

Gasoline engine 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission

Diesel engine 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission

is set to P. The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on P.

is set to P. The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on P.

왘 Depress the brake pedal during the

왘 Depress the brake pedal during the

starting procedure.

starting procedure.

왘 Do not depress the accelerator. 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

왘 Do not depress the accelerator. 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button once. The engine starts if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle.

button once. The engine preglows and starts if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle.

i If the engine is at operating temperature, the time the engine needs to preglow is reduced.

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Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: 왘 If you are starting the engine with the

SmartKey, turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure.

왘 If you are starting the engine with

KEYLESS-GO*: Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detection of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO. or

왘 Remove KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button from starter switch.

왘 Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio signals from another source may be interfering with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.

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왘 Repeat the starting procedure

(컄 page 53). Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery.

왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 511). If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a mal- function in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Light Truck Center or call Roadside Assistance.

Parking brake

1 Release handle

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Warning!

Driving off

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. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on

release handle 1. The warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instru- ment cluster goes out.

왘 Depress the brake pedal.

The gear selector lever can now be used.

왘 Shift the automatic transmission

to D or R (컄 page 192).

i Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion.

i Shifting from gear position P to position R, N, or D is only possible with the brake pedal depressed. Without the brake pedal depressed, the gear selector lever can be moved, but the parking pawl remains engaged, not allowing shifting to occur. 왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator

pedal.

! If you hear a warning signal and the message Release Parking Brake appears in the multifunction display when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake. Release the parking brake (컄 page 56).

i Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down. The automatic door lock feature can be deactivated (컄 page 183). You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

After a cold start, the automatic transmis- sion shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter (gasoline engine) or the oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) to reach its operating tem- perature earlier.

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Warning!

! Shift the automatic transmission to position P or R only when the vehicle is stopped in order to avoid damaging the transmission.

! Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the engine.

! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear.

For more information, see “Driving instructions” (컄 page 339).

On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi- cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre- vent this type of loss of control.

Warning!

It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

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Switching on headlamps

왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to

왘 Push the combination switch in

For more information on headlamps, see “Lighting” (컄 page 143).

Low beam headlamps The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.

position B. The low beam headlamps come on.

High beam The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.

direction of arrow 1. The high beam headlamps and the highbeam indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster come on (컄 page 29).

For more information on headlamps, see “Combination switch” (컄 page 147).

Exterior lamp switch 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 39).

Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher

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Turn signals

왘 Press the combination switch in

Windshield wipers

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The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.

direction of arrow 1 or 2. The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp L or K in the instrument cluster flashes.

The combination switch resets automati- cally after major steering wheel move- ment.

i To signal minor directional changes such as changing lanes, press combination switch only to point of resistance and release. The corre- sponding turn signals will flash three times.

Combination switch 1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left

The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.

Combination switch 1 Single wipe

Wiping with windshield washer fluid

2 Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 39).

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! Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, always operate the windshield wipers with windshield washer fluid (컄 page 61).

! If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately. 앫 For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a safe

location and 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch

or 앫 turn off the engine by pressing the

KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button and open the driver’s door (with the driver’s door open, starter switch is in position 0, same as with SmartKey removed from starter switch)

before attempting to remove any blockage.

앫 Remove blockage. 앫 Turn the windshield wipers on again.

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If the windshield wipers fail to function at all in combination switch position U or V, 앫 set the combination switch to the next

higher wiper speed

앫 have the windshield wipers checked at the

nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center

Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Turn the combination switch to the desired position depending on the intensity of the rain. M Windshield wipers off U Slow intermittent wiping

Rain sensor operation with low sensitivity.

V Fast intermittent wiping

Rain sensor operation with high sensitivity.

u Slow continuous wiping t Fast continuous wiping

Intermittent wiping Only switch on intermittent wiping under wet weather conditions or in the presence of precipitation. When you select intermittent wiping, the rain sensor is activated. The rain sensor automatically sets a suitable wiping interval depending on the wetness of the sensor surface.

! Do not leave windshield wipers on an intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and windshield wipers may be damaged as a result.

! If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on the surface of the rain sensor or optical effects may cause the windshield wipers to wipe in an undesired fashion. This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the wind- shield. You should therefore switch off the wind- shield wipers when weather conditions are dry. 왘 Turn the combination switch to

position U or V.

Wiping with windshield washer fluid 왘 Press the combination switch in

direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 59) past the resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid.

i To prevent smears on the windshield or noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with wind- shield washer fluid every now and then even when it is raining.

For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system*” (컄 page 362).

After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor.

i Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened. This protects persons getting into or out of the vehicle from being sprayed. Intermittent wiping will be continued when all doors are closed and 앫 the automatic transmission is set to

position D or R or

앫 the wiper setting is changed using the

combination switch

Single wipe 왘 Press the combination switch briefly in

direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 59) to the resistance point. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.

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Rear window wiper/washer

The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.

Combination switch 1 Rear window wiper switch 2 Wiping rear window with washer fluid 3 Intermittent wiping 4 Rear window wiper off 5 Wiping rear window with washer fluid

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6 Rear window wiper indicator 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 39).

i The rear window wiper engages auto- matically when the automatic transmission is shifted to position R with the windshield wipers switched on.

Activating intermittent wipe 왘 Turn rear window wiper switch 1 to

position 3. In the lower multifunction display you will see indicator 6, indicating that the rear window wiper is activated.

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Deactivating intermittent wipe 왘 Turn rear window wiper switch 1 to

position 4 (컄 page 61). Indicator 6 for the rear window wiper is cleared from the lower multifunction display, indicating that the rear window wiper is deactivated.

Wiping with windshield washer fluid 왘 Turn and hold rear window wiper

switch 1 in position 2 or 5 (컄 page 61) until the rear window is clean. The rear window wiper operates with washer fluid.

For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system*” (컄 page 362).

Problems while driving

The engine runs erratically and misfires 앫 An ignition cable may be damaged

(gasoline engine only).

앫 The engine electronics may not be

operating properly.

앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it (gasoline engine only).

왘 Give very little gas. 왘 Have the problem repaired by an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible.

The coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location as

soon as possible and turn off the engine. Allow engine and coolant to cool.

왘 Check the coolant level and add

coolant if necessary (컄 page 360).

In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel: 왘 Do not start the engine under any

circumstances.

왘 Notify local fire and/or police authori-

ties.

If the extent of the damage cannot be determined: 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Light Truck Center or call Roadside Assistance.

If no damage can be determined on the 앫 major assemblies 앫 fuel system 앫 engine mount: 왘 Start the engine in the usual manner.

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You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows.

Warning!

With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and the steering system. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.

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앫 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, or press the start/stop button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*).

앫 Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* and lock vehicle when leaving.

Warning!

Do not park this vehicle in areas where com- bustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire.

To reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: 앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal. 앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal. 앫 Shift the automatic transmission to

position P.

앫 Slowly release brake pedal. 앫 When parked on an incline, turn front

wheel towards the road curb.

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Warning!

When the engine is running, the warn- ing lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on.

Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle’s brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged.

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. Children could release the parking brake and/or shift the automatic transmission out of position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

1 Parking brake pedal 왘 Step firmly on parking brake pedal 1.

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Warning!

Getting out of your vehicle with the auto- matic transmission not fully engaged in position P is dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline, position P alone may not prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects.

Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P (컄 page 192). When parked on an incline, also turn front wheel towards the road curb.

Switching off headlamps

왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M. For more information, see “Lighting” (컄 page 143).

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Turning off the engine

i If the engine cannot be turned off as described, see “Emergency engine shut-down” (컄 page 520). 왘 Shift the automatic transmission to

position P (컄 page 192).

Warning!

Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. With the engine not running, there is no power assis- tance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.

왘 Apply the parking brake (컄 page 65).

i Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P (컄 page 192). When parked on an incline, also turn front wheel towards the road curb.

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! Observe instructions when taking the vehicle through an automatic conveyor type car wash (컄 page 406).

Turning off with the SmartKey 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 0 (컄 page 40).

왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch. The immobilizer is activated.

! If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey and 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch or

앫 open a front door the automatic transmission will shift to park position P automatically. Keep in mind that turning off the engine with the SmartKey alone only will automatically shift the automatic transmission to neutral position N.

Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button (컄 page 41) to turn off the engine. With the driver’s door closed, the starter switch is now in position 1. With the driver’s door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as SmartKey removed from starter switch (컄 page 39).

i In an emergency you can turn off the engine while driving by pressing and holding the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button for approximately 3 seconds.

! If you turn off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open a front door, the automatic transmission will shift to park position P automatically. Keep in mind that turning off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button alone only will automatically shift the automatic transmis- sion to neutral position N.

If you have started the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and cannot turn it off as described above: 왘 Remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button from the starter switch.

왘 Insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

into the starter switch. The engine turns off. The starter switch is in position 0 (컄 page 40).

Getting started Parking and locking

Releasing seat belts

Locking

왘 Press the seat belt release button

(컄 page 51). Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate.

! Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so that the seat belt and/or latch plate cannot get caught or pinched in the door or in the seat mechanism. This can damage the seat belt and impair the effectiveness of the seat belt, and/or cause damage to the door and/or door trim panel. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Warning!

To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors. Be especially careful when small children are around.

Before closing doors, make sure there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing.

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and lock your 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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i If you hear a warning signal you have forgotten to switch off the exterior lamps before opening the driver’s door. In addition the message Switch Off Lights appears in the multifunction display. Switch off the headlamps.

! Failure to switch off the headlamps when leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged battery. 왘 Exit the vehicle and close all doors and

the tailgate.

Locking with the SmartKey 왘 Press button ‹ on the SmartKey

(컄 page 38). With the tailgate and all doors closed, the turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs on the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

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

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Locking with KEYLESS-GO*

1 Lock button on the outside door handle 왘 Press lock button 1 on an outside

door handle. With the tailgate and all doors closed, the turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs on the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

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

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Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems

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Safety and Security Occupant safety

In this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle. The restraint systems are 앫 Seat belts (컄 page 82) 앫 Child restraints (컄 page 92) 앫 Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) (컄 page 91)

Additional protection provide 앫 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

with 앫 Air bags (컄 page 72) 앫 Air bag control unit (with crash

sensors)

앫 Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) for seat belts (컄 page 85) 앫 Active head restraints (컄 page 86)

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Air bag system components with 앫 Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp (컄 page 81)

앫 Front passenger seat with Occupant

Classification System (OCS) (컄 page 77)

Although independent systems, their protective functions work in conjunction with each other.

i For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 87).

The SRS system conducts a self-test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running. This facilitates early detection of malfunctions. The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster (컄 page 26) comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine was started. The SRS components are in operational readiness if the 1 indicator lamp is not lit when the engine is running. A malfunction in the system has been detected if the 1 indicator lamp: 앫 fails to go out no later than approxi-

mately 4 seconds after the engine was started

앫 does not come on at all 앫 comes on after the engine was started

or while driving

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Warning!

Modifications to or work improperly conducted on restraint systems (such as seat belts and anchors, emergency tension- ing devices, seat belt force limiters or air bags) or their wiring, as well as tampering with interconnected electronic systems, can lead to the restraint systems no longer func- tioning as intended.

Air bags or emergency tensioning devices, for example, could deploy inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents although the deceleration threshold for air bag deploy- ment is exceeded. Therefore, never modify the restraint systems. Do not tamper with electronic components or their software.

In the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or does not come on at all, the SRS self-check has detected a malfunction. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center immedi- ately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not deploy when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury.

In addition, improper work on the SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inopera- tive or causing unintended air bag deploy- ment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a local authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details.

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Air bags

Warning!

Air bags are designed to reduce the poten- tial of injury and fatality in certain frontal impacts (front air bags), side impacts (side impact air bags and window curtain air bags) or rollovers (window curtain air bags). However, no system available today can completely eliminate injuries and fatalities.

The deployment of the air bags temporarily releases a small amount of dust from the air bags. This dust, however, is neither injurious to your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the vehicle. The dust might cause some tem- porary breathing difficulty for people with asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door.

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Warning!

To reduce the risk of injury when the front air bags inflate, it is very important for the driver and front passenger to always be in a properly seated position and to wear their respective seat belt.

For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in normal seated position with your back against the seat backrest. Fasten your seat belt and make sure it is properly positioned on your body (컄 page 50). Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating and hands on steering wheel position will help to keep you at a safe distance from the air bag. Occupants who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the air bag can be seriously injured or killed by an air bag as it inflates with great force in the blink of an eye: 앫 Sit properly belted in a position that is as upright as possible with your back against the seat backrest.

앫 Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward, still permitting proper opera- tion of vehicle controls. The distance from the center of the driver’s breast- bone to the center of the air bag cover on the steering wheel must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) or more. You should be able to accomplish this by a combina- tion of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel. If you have any problems, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

앫 Do not lean your head or chest close to

the steering wheel or dashboard.

앫 Keep hands on the outside of steering

wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand/arm injury when driver’s front air bag inflates.

앫 Adjust the front passenger seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied.

앫 Always sit as upright as possible,

properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recom- mended for the size and weight of the child.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries to you or other occupants.

If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you make the buyer aware of this safety information. Be sure to give the buyer this Operator’s Manual.

Warning!

Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat.

It should be noted that with respect to both, front side impact air bags or the rear side impact air bags*, there is a possibility for a side impact air bag related injury if occu- pants, especially children, are not properly seated or restrained when next to a side im- pact air bag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job.

To help avoid the possibility of injury, please follow these guidelines:

(1) Always sit as upright as possible, properly use the seat belts and for children 12 years old and under, use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recom- mended for the size and weight of the child.

(2) Always wear seat belts properly.

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i Air bags are designed to deploy only in cer- tain frontal impacts (front air bags), side impacts (side impact and window curtain air bags) which exceed preset thresholds, and in certain rollovers (window curtain air bags). Only during these events will they provide their supplemental protection. The driver and passengers should always wear their seat belts. Otherwise it is not possible for air bags to provide their supplemental protec- tion. In case of other types of impacts and impacts be- low air bag deployment thresholds, air bags will not deploy. The driver and passenger will then be protected to the extent possible by a properly fastened seat belt. A properly fastened seat belt is also needed to provide the best possible pro- tection in a rollover. We caution you not to rely on the presence of the air bags in order to avoid wearing your seat belt. It is important to your safety and that of your passengers that you replace deployed air bags and repair any malfunctioning air bags to make sure the vehicle will continue to provide supple- mental crash protection for occupants.

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Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and air bag

Warning!

앫 Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Use only belts in- stalled or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

앫 Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency

Tensioning Devices (ETDs) are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD that is deployed must be replaced.

앫 Do not pass belts over sharp edges.

They could tear.

앫 Do not make any modification that could

change the effectiveness of the belts. 앫 Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to provide ade- quate protection.

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앫 No modifications of any kind may be made to any components or wiring of the SRS. This includes changing or removing any component or part of the SRS, the installation of additional trim material, badges, etc. over the steering wheel hub, front passenger front air bag cover, outboard sides of the front seat backrests, door trim panels, or door frame trims, and installation of addition- al electrical/electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring. Keep area between air bags and occupants free from objects (e.g. packages, purs- es, umbrellas, etc.).

앫 Do not hang items such as coat hangers from the coat hooks or handles over the door. These items may turn into projec- tiles and cause head and other injuries when the window curtain air bag is deployed.

앫 Air bag system components will be hot

after an air bag has inflated. Do not touch.

앫 Never place your feet on the instrument panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat.

앫 In addition, improper repair work on the SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

앫 For your protection and the protection of others, when scrapping the air bag unit or emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be fol- lowed. These instructions are available from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

앫 Given the considerable deployment

speed, required inflation volume, and the textile structure of the air bags, there is the possibility of abrasions or potentially more serious injuries result- ing from air bag deployment.

Warning!

Front air bags

Only use seat covers which have been test- ed and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the deployment of the front side impact air bags or the rear side impact air bags*. Contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for availability.

When you sell your vehicle we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an SRS by alerting them to the applicable section in the Operator’s Manual.

1 Driver air bag 2 Passenger air bag Driver and front passenger air bags are deployed: 앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts 앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment

threshold

앫 independently of the side impact air

bags

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i The front air bags in this vehicle have been designed to inflate in two stages. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the rate of relevant vehicle decelera- tion as assessed by the air bag control unit. On the front passenger-side, the front air bag deployment is additionally influenced by the passenger’s weight category as identified by the Occupant Classification System (OCS) (컄 page 77). The lighter the front passenger side occupant, the higher the vehicle deceleration rate required for the second stage inflation of the air bag.

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The air bags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deploy- ment thresholds. You will then be protec- ted by the fastened seat belts. The front passenger front air bag will only be deployed if: 앫 the system, based on OCS sensor read- ings, senses that the front passenger seat is occupied

앫 the 59 indicator lamp in

the center console is not lit (컄 page 81)

앫 the impact exceeds a preset deploy-

ment threshold

Side impact air bags, window curtain air bags

Warning!

The pressure sensors for side impact air bag control are located in the doors. Do not modify any components of the doors or door trim panels including, for example, the addi- tion of door speakers.

Improper repair work on the doors or the modification or addition of components to the doors creates a risk of rendering the side impact air bags inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Work on the doors must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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1 Front side impact air bag 2 Window curtain air bag 3 Rear side impact air bag

(second-row seats, USA only)

The side impact air bags and window curtain air bags are deployed: 앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle 앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy-

ment threshold

앫 independently of the front air bags

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In addition, the window curtain air bags 2 are deployed in certain vehicle rollovers. The front passenger side impact air bag will not deploy if the OCS senses that the front passenger seat is empty and the front passenger seat belt is not fastened (latch plate is not inserted into the buckle). With an empty front passenger seat and the seat belt fastened (latch plate properly in- serted into buckle) the front passenger side impact air bag will deploy indepen- dently of the empty seat. The side impact air bags and window cur- tain air bags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deploy- ment threshold.

Occupant Classification System

The Occupant Classification System (OCS) automatically turns the front passenger front air bag on or off based on the classi- fied occupant weight category determined by weight sensor readings from the front passenger seat.

i The system does not deactivate the front passenger side impact air bag, the window cur- tain air bag, and the emergency tensioning de- vice.

Occupants must sit properly belted in a position that is as upright as possible with their back against the seat backrest and feet on the floor to be correctly classified. If the occupant’s weight is transferred to another object in the vehicle (e.g. by lean- ing on armrests), the OCS may not be able to properly approximate the occupant’s weight category.

Furthermore, the occupant weight may appear to increase or decrease due to objects hanging on the seat, other passen- gers pushing on the seat, objects lodged underneath the seat or stuffed between seat and middle console or between seat and door or due to objects applying pres- sure on the back of the seat. Always make sure the seat has clearance in all direc- tions at all times.

i If your seat, including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way, take the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Only seat accessories approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used.

Both, driver and the front passenger should always use the 59 in- dicator lamp as an indication of whether or not the front passenger is properly posi- tioned.

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Warning!

If the 59 indicator lamp illumi- nates when an adult or someone larger than a small individual is in the front passenger seat, have the front passenger reposition himself or herself in the seat until the 59 indicator lamp goes out, or check whether objects are caught under or around the seat.

More information about air bag display messages (컄 page 438). In the event of a collision, the air bag control unit will not allow front passenger front air bag deployment when the OCS classified the front passenger seat occupant as being up to or less than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child re- straint or if the front passenger seat is sensed as being empty.

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When the OCS senses that the front passen- ger seat occupant is classified as being up to or less than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint, the 59 indicator lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and remain illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is de- activated.

When the OCS senses that the front passen- ger seat is classified as being empty, the 59 indicator lamp will illumi- nate when the engine is started and remain illuminated, indicating that the front passen- ger front air bag is deactivated.

When the OCS senses that the front passen- ger seat occupant is classified as being heavier than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child seated in a standard child restraint or as being a small individual (such as a young teenager or a small adult), the 59 indicator lamp will illu- minate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started and then, depending on occupant weight sensor readings from the seat, remain illuminated or go out. With the 59 indicator lamp illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is deacti- vated. With the 59 indicator lamp out, the front passenger front air bag is activated.

When the OCS senses that the front passen- ger seat occupant is classified as an adult or someone larger than a small individual, the 59 indicator lamp will illumi- nate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started and then go out, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is acti- vated.

If the 59 indicator lamp is illu- minated, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated and will not be deployed.

If the 59 indicator lamp is not illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is activated and will be deployed: 앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts 앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment

threshold

앫 independently of the side impact air

bags.

If the front passenger front air bag is de- ployed, the rate of inflation will be influ- enced by 앫 the rate of relevant vehicle deceleration as assessed by the air bag control unit 앫 the front passenger’s weight category as identified by the Occupant Classifica- tion System (OCS)

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 child restraint recom- mended for the size and weight of the child.

The infant or child restraint must be properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, the seat belt and top tether strap, or lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instruc- tions.

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Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag. Note the following im- portant information when circumstances re- quire you to place a child in the front passenger seat: 앫 Your vehicle is equipped with air bag

technology designed to turn off the front passenger front air bag in your vehicle when the system senses the weight of a typical 12-month-old child or less along with the weight of a standard appropri- ate child restraint on the front passen- ger seat.

앫 A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be serious- ly injured or even killed if the front pas- senger front air bag inflates in a collision which could occur under some circum- stances, even with the air bag tech- nology installed in your vehicle. The only means to completely eliminate this risk is to never place a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. We therefore strongly recommend that you always place a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the back seat.

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컄컄

앫 If you must install a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you to do so, make sure that the 59 indicator lamp is illumi- nated, indicating that the front passen- ger front air bag is deactivated. Should the 59 indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. Peri- odically check the 59 indi- cator lamp while driving to make sure the 59 indicator lamp is il- luminated. If the 59 indica- tor lamp goes out or remains out, do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be seri- ously injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates.

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앫 If you have to place a child in a

forward-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible, use the proper child restraint recommended for the age, size and weight of the child, and se- cure child restraint with the vehicle’s seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. For children larger than the typical 12-month-old child, the front passenger front air bag may or may not be activat- ed (컄 page 77).

i Deployment of the driver front air bag does not mean that the front passenger front air bag also should have deployed. The Occupant Classification System (컄 page 77) may have determined: 앫 that the seat was empty or occupied by the

weight up to or less than that of a typical 12-month-old child seated in a standard child restraint – both instances where the system suppresses deployment of the front passenger front air bag even though the im- pact met the criteria and was of sufficient severity to deploy the driver front air bag

앫 that the seat was occupied by a small individ-

ual (such as a young teenager or a small adult) or a child weighing more than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint – instances where the system may suppress deployment of the front passenger front air bag even though the impact met the criteria and was of suffi- cient severity to deploy the driver front air bag

The 59 indicator lamp is lo- cated in the center console.

Warning!

1 59 indicator lamp The 59 indicator lamp 1 will be illuminated, except with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or with the starter switch in position 0 (컄 page 39).

If the 1 indicator lamp and the 59 indicator lamp are lit at the same time, there is a malfunction in the Occupant Classification System. The front passenger front air bag will be deactivated in this case. Have the system checked as soon as possible by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Only have the seat repaired or replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

In order to ensure proper operation of the air bag system and OCS: 앫 Do not place more than 4.4 lbs (2 kg) into the parcel net on the back of the front passenger seat. Otherwise, the OCS may not be able to properly approx- imate the occupant weight category. 앫 Do not place objects under and/or

around the front passenger seat.

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앫 Do not hang anything from or attach any

items to the seats.

앫 Do not stuff objects such as books be- tween the middle console and the front passenger seat.

앫 Do not move the front passenger seat

backwards against stiff objects.

앫 Sit properly belted in a position that is as upright as possible with your back against the seat backrest.

앫 While seated, an occupant should not

position him/herself in such a way as to cause the occupant’s weight to be lifted from the seat bottom as this may result in the OCS to be unable to correctly approximate the occupant’s weight category.

앫 Read and observe all warnings in this

chapter.

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Self-test Occupant Classification Sys- tem After turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once or twice, the 59 indicator lamp (컄 page 81) located in the center console illuminates. If an adult occupant is properly sitting on the front passenger seat and the system senses the occupant as being an adult, the 59 indicator lamp will illuminate and go out after approxi- mately 6 seconds. If the seat is not occupied and the system senses the front passenger seat as being empty, the 59 indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out.

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Warning!

Seat belts

The use of seat belts and infant and child restraint systems is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces. Even where this is not the case, all vehicle occupants should have their seat belts fastened whenever the vehicle is in motion. For information on fastening seat belts, see “Fastening the seat belts” (컄 page 50).

i For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 87).

If the 59 indicator lamp should not illuminate, the system is not functioning. You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat.

For more information, see the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 425).

Warning!

Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the effectiveness of the Occupant Classification System. The bottom of the child seat must make full contact with the passenger seat cushion. An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause injuries to the child in case of an accident, instead of increasing protection for the child.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation of child seats.

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Warning!

Warning!

Warning!

Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure all of your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear.

Failure to wear and properly fasten and po- sition your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts.

If you are ever in an accident, your injuries