Mercedes-Benz 2009 R-Class - Manuals

4 Automatic locking when driving . . . 158 Automatic shift program . . . . . . . . . 141 Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . 136 Automatic shift program . . . . . . . . 141Emergency operation (limp-homemode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Gear range indicator . . . . . . . ....

5 Central locking/unlocking switch . . . 89 Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 Children in the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45BabySmart TM air bag deactivation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Blockin...

Operator’s Manual 19 Product Information Please observe the following in your own bestinterest:We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts andaccessories explicitly approved by us for yourvehicle model.We have tested these parts to determine theirreliability, safety an...

Operator’s Manual 20 Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Informationbooklet contains detailed information aboutthe warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz,including: R New Truck Limited Warranty R Emission System Warranty R Emission Performance Warranty R California, Connecticut...

Operator’s Manual 21 Maintenance The Maintenance Booklet describes all thenecessary maintenance work which shouldbe performed at regular intervals.Always have the Maintenance Booklet withyou when you take the vehicle to anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center forservice. The service advisor will record ea...

Operating safety 22 Operating safety G Warning! Work improperly carried out on electroniccomponents and associated softwarecould cause them to cease functioning.Because the vehicle’s electroniccomponents are interconnected, anymodifications made may produce anundesired effect on other systems.Electr...

Reporting safety defects 23 Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with yourvehicle, particularly one that you believe mayaffect its safe operation, we urge you tocontact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Centerimmediately to have the problem diagnosedand corrected if required. If t...

Vehicle data recording 24 Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code§ 9951)Please note that your vehicle is equipped withdevices that can record vehicle systems dataand, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, maytransmit som...

25 Exterior view ....................................... 26Cockpit ................................................. 28Instrument cluster .............................. 30Storage compartments ....................... 34Multifunction steering wheel ............. 36Center console .........................

Instrument cluster 30 Instrument cluster At a glance

Storage compartments 34 Storage compartments At a glance

Multifunction steering wheel 36 Multifunction steering wheel Function Page 1 Multifunction display 146 2 Press button s • to take a call 161 • to dial 4 161 • to redial 4 161 Press button t • to end a call 161 • to reject an incoming call 161 Press button æ or ç • to select submenus in the Settings ...

Center console 38 Center console Upper part Function Page 1 COMAND system, seeseparate operatinginstructions 2 Climate control 178 3-zone automatic climatecontrol 186 Rear window defroster 199 3 Seat heating, frontpassenger side 108 4 Vehicle level control switch 167 5 Program mode selectorswitch fo...

Center console 39 Lower part Function Page 1 Storage compartment 220 2 Ashtray with cigarettelighter 228 3 Cup holders 224 4 Front armrest storagecompartment/telephonetray 220 5 Card/ticket holder, bottleopener 224 At a glance Z

Overhead control panel 40 Overhead control panel Function Page 1 Left front reading lamp on/off 120 2 Automatic interior lighting 120 3 Rear interior lighting on/off 120 4 Front interior lighting on/off 120 5 Right reading lamp on/off 120 6 Front right interior lamp 120 7 Power tilt/sliding sunroofs...

Door control panel 41 Door control panel Function Page 1 Inside door handle 88 2 Central locking/unlockingswitch 89 3 Exterior rear view mirroradjustment 111 4 Selection buttons forexterior rear view mirroradjustment 111 Power-folding exterior rearview mirrors 113 5 Switches for opening/closing fron...

43 Vehicle equipment .............................. 44Occupant safety .................................. 44Panic alarm .......................................... 75Driving safety systems ....................... 75Anti-theft systems .............................. 80 Safety and security

Occupant safety 44 Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. Occupant safety Introduction In ...

Occupant safety 45 i For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle andrestraint systems for infants and children,see “Children in thevehicle” ( Y page 66). SRS indicator lamp The SRS system conducts a self-test whenthe ignition is switched on and in regularintervals while...

Occupant safety 46 a properly seated position and to wear theirrespective seat belt.For maximum protection in the event of acollision always be in normal seatedposition with your back against the seatbackrest. Fasten your seat belt and makesure it is properly positioned on your body.Since the air ba...

Occupant safety 47 To help avoid the possibility of injury,please follow these guidelines: (1) Always sit as upright as possible,properly use the seat belts, andfor children 12 years old andunder, use an appropriatelysized infant restraint, toddlerrestraint, or booster seatrecommended for the size a...

Occupant safety 48 steering wheel hub, front passenger frontair bag cover, outboard sides of the seatbackrests, door trim panels, or doorframe trims, and installation of additionalelectrical/electronic equipment on ornear SRS components and wiring. Keeparea between air bags and occupantsfree of obje...

Occupant safety 49 R if the system determines that air bagdeployment can offer additional protectionto that provided by the seat belt R depending on whether the seat belt is inuse R independently of the side impact air bagsand/or the window curtain air bags The front air bags in this vehicle have be...

Occupant safety 50 1 Front side impact air bag 2 Rear side impact air bag When deployed, the side impact air bags aredesigned to provide increased protection forthe thorax (but not the head, neck and arms)of the occupants on the side of the vehicle onwhich the impact occurs.The side impact air bags ...

Occupant safety 51 Window curtain air bags 1 are deployed R on the impacted side of the vehicle R in side impacts exceeding a presetdeployment threshold R independently of the front air bags R regardless of whether the front passengerseat is occupied R regardless of whether the seat belt is in use R...

Occupant safety 53 accordance with the child seatmanufacturer’s instructions.Occupants, especially children, shouldalways sit as upright as possible, wear theseat belt properly and use an appropriatelysized infant restraint, toddler restraint, orbooster seat recommended for the size andweight of the...

Occupant safety 54 sufficient severity to deploy the driver frontair bag R that the seat was occupied by a smallindividual (such as a young teenager or asmall adult) or a child who weighs morethan the weight of a typical 12-month-oldchild in a standard child restraint – both ofwhich are instances wh...

Occupant safety 55 illuminate and go out after approximately 6seconds.If the seat is not occupied and the systemclassifies the front passenger seat as beingempty, the 59 indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out. G Warning! If the 59 indicator lamp does not illuminate, the system is notfunctioni...

Occupant safety 57 The system does not deactivate the sideimpact air bag, the window curtain air bag andthe Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD). Self-test BabySmart TM without special child seat installed After turning the SmartKey in the starterswitch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO sta...

Occupant safety 58 your seat belt buckled, you are much morelikely to hit the interior of the vehicle or beejected from it. You can be seriously injuredor killed.In the same crash, the possibility of injuryor death is lessened if you are properlywearing your seat belt. The air bags canonly protect a...

Occupant safety 59 injuries. The seat belt would also applytoo much force to the ribs or abdomen,which could severely injure internalorgans such as your liver or spleen.Adjust the seat belt so that the shouldersection is located as close as possible tothe middle of the shoulder (it should nottouch t...

Occupant safety 60 If you are ever in an accident, your injuriescan be considerably more severe withoutyour seat belt properly buckled. Withoutyour seat belt buckled, you are much morelikely to hit the interior of the vehicle or beejected from it. You can be seriously injuredor killed.In the same cr...

Occupant safety 61 1 Seat belt outlet 2 Latch plate 3 Buckle 4 Seat belt release button X With a smooth motion, pull the seat belt outof seat belt outlet 1 . X Place the shoulder portion of the seat beltacross the top of your shoulder and the lapportion across your hips. X Push latch plate 2 into bu...

Occupant safety 62 Enhanced seat belt reminder system When the engine is started, the seat belttelltale < will always illuminate for 6 seconds to remind you and your passengersto fasten your seat belts.If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened whenthe engine is started, an additional warningchime...

Occupant safety 64 Active head restraints The active head restraints are intended tooffer the driver and front passenger increasedprotection from whiplash-type injuries. In theevent of a rear-end collision, the active headrestraints on the driver’s and frontpassenger’s seat are designed to moveforwa...

Occupant safety 65 1 Steering wheel 2 Seat belt 3 Seat X Position seat 3 ( Y page 98) and head restraint properly ( Y page 100). G Observe Safety notes, see page 97. Observe the following points: R Always be in a properly seated position. R The position should be as far rearward fromthe front air ba...

Occupant safety 66 Children in the vehicle Safety notes If an infant or child is traveling with you in thevehicle: X Secure the child using an infant or childrestraint appropriate to the age and size ofthe child. X Make sure the infant or child is properlysecured at all times while the vehicle is in...

Occupant safety 69 are not properly secured in the vehicleand/or the child is not properly secured inthe child restraint.Children too big for a toddler restraint mustride in seats using regular seat belts.Position shoulder belt across chest andshoulder, not face or neck. A booster seatmay be necessa...

Occupant safety 70 2 Anchorage ring 3 Hook 4 Top tether strap X Guide top tether strap 4 between head restraint and top of the seat backrest. i For safety, make sure hook 3 is attached to anchorage ring 2 beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. X Securely fasten hook 3 , which is part of the tether...

Occupant safety 72 X Guide top tether strap 6 between head restraint and top of the seat backrest. i For safety, make sure hook 5 is attached to anchorage ring 4 beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. X Securely fasten hook 5 , which is part of top tether strap 6 , to anchorage ring 4 . Make sure ...

Occupant safety 73 The LATCH-type anchors on the outboardsecond-row seats are covered withupholstery blends. 1 Anchors, outboard second-row seats 2 Indicates the position of the anchors X Move the respective outboard second-rowseat backrest to an upright position( Y page 104). X Push the upholstery ...

Occupant safety 74 1 Releasing 2 Securing X Securing: Press the lever down in direction of arrow 2 . X Check to make sure the child safety locksare working properly. X Releasing: Press the lever up in direction of arrow 1 . Override switch G Observe Safety notes, see page 66. With the override switc...

Driving safety systems 75 Panic alarm 1 Â button i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that ...

Driving safety systems 76 prevent the natural laws of physics fromacting on the vehicle. They cannot increasebraking or steering efficiency beyond thatafforded by the condition of the vehiclebrakes and tires or the traction afforded.Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver canprevent accidents.Th...

Driving safety systems 77 For more information, see “What to doif …?” ( Y page 341). BAS G Observe Safety notes, see page 75. The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates inemergency situations. If you apply the brakesvery quickly, the BAS automatically providesfull brake boost, thereby potentially reduci...

Driving safety systems 78 G Warning! Never switch off the ESP ® when you see the ESP ® warning lamp v flashing in the instrument cluster. In this case proceed asfollows: R When driving off, apply as little throttleas possible. R While driving, ease up on the acceleratorpedal. R Adapt your speed and ...

Driving safety systems 79 G Warning! Switch on the ESP ® immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do notapply anymore. Otherwise the ESP ® will not stabilize the vehicle when it is starting toskid or a wheel is spinning. When you switch off the ESP ® R the ESP ® does not stabilize the vehicle...

Anti-theft systems 80 The ESP ® trailer stabilization is functional at vehicle speeds above approximately 40 mph(65 km/h) when the ESP ® is switched on. G Warning! The system will not be able to assist whenthe trailer jackknifes R if the ESP ® has switched off due to a malfunction R on wet or icy ro...

Anti-theft systems 81 1 Indicator lamp X Arming: Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.The turn signal lamps flash three times toindicate that the vehicle is locked. Indicatorlamp 1 flashes to indicate that the alarm system is armed. i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three time...

83 Vehicle equipment .............................. 84Locking and unlocking ....................... 84Starter switch positions ..................... 95Seats .................................................... 97Multifunction steering wheel .......... 108Mirrors ........................................

Locking and unlocking 84 Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. Locking and unlocking Note...

Locking and unlocking 85 1 j Lock button 2 i Unlock button for tailgate 3 k Unlock button 4 Battery check lamp i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must...

Locking and unlocking 86 When the SmartKey is valid, your vehicleunlocks R the doors R the fuel filler flap R the tailgate i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this...

Locking and unlocking 87 Detected appears in the multifunction display - with the engine running, the message Key Not Detected appears in the multifunction display while driving off Find the SmartKey or change its presentlocation immediately (e.g. place it on thefront passenger seat or insert it in ...

Locking and unlocking 88 X Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler flap: Grasp the driver’s outside door handle. X Global unlocking: Grasp any outside door handle other than the driver’s outside doorhandle. X Global locking: Press lock button 1 on an outside door handle. Checking SmartKey batteries ...

Locking and unlocking 89 Automatic central locking The doors and the tailgate lock automaticallywhen the vehicle is set into motion.You can open a locked door from the inside.Open door only when conditions are safe todo so.The doors are designed to unlockautomatically after an accident if the force ...

Locking and unlocking 90 Tailgate G Warning! Make sure the tailgate is closed when theengine is running and while driving. Amongother dangers, deadly carbon monoxide(CO) gases may enter vehicle interiorresulting in unconsciousness and death. A minimum height clearance of 7.20 ft(2.20 m) is required ...

Locking and unlocking 91 ! Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance. You can unlock the tailgate from the third-rowseats and then open it manually. 1 Handle 2 Push 3 Lift X Push handle 1 in direction of arrow 2 and hold it there. X From this position, lift handle 1 in direction of arr...

Locking and unlocking 93 X Press tailgate closing switch 1 briefly or press and hold button i on the SmartKey.The tailgate closes. Depending onproduction date, an acoustic warningsounds when the tailgate closes. If the tailgate comes into contact with anobject while closing (e.g. luggage that hasbee...

Locking and unlocking 94 signals will not flash and the anti-theft alarmwill be triggered when the tailgate is opened. Opening/closing the tailgate from the inside Opening G Warning! Maintain sight of the area around the rearof the vehicle while operating the tailgatewith the door-mounted remote tai...

Starter switch positions 95 Activating X Open tailgate: Pull on handle ( Y page 90) or press and hold button i on the SmartKey until the tailgate opens. X Stop opening procedure: When the tailgate is in the desired position, presstailgate closing switch ( Y page 93) or press button i on the SmartKey...

Seats 97 i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/ stop button R once more, the ignition (position 2) is switched on R twice more the power supply is againswitched off Ignition (or position 2) X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop buttontwice.This supplies power for all electricalconsumers.All lamps (exc...

Seats 98 an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervisedaccess to a vehicle could result in anaccident and/or serious personal injury. G Warning! According to accident statistics, childrenare safer when properly restrained in therear seating positions than in the frontseating position. Thus, we strongly...

Seats 99 the uppermost position, it could hit anddamage the sun visor. i Vehicles without memory function: The seats can be adjusted within 5 minutesafter either front door has been opened.The counter resets each time R you open or close a front door R you insert the SmartKey into the starterswitch ...

Seats 100 X Raising: Adjust the height of head restraint 1 manually 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. X Lowering: Push release button 2 in direction of arrow and press down on headrestraint 1 . ...

Seats 101 Easy-entry/exit position X Enter the vehicle. For information on how to fold down thesecond-row seats completely, see“Expanding cargo volume” ( Y page 209). Easy-exit feature for third-row seats The easy-exit strap is located on the rear ofeach outboard second-row seat base. 1 Easy-exit st...

Seats 103 Lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the driver’s seatlumbar support to help enhance support toyour spine. 1 Curvature up 2 Less curvature 3 Curvature down 4 Greater curvature X Curvature position: Use button 1 to move the curvature up and button 3 to move it down. X Degree of curv...

Seats 104 force at the abdomen or neck. That couldcause serious or even fatal injuries. Fore and aft adjustment (outboard second-row seats) 1 Adjustment handle X Pull up handle 1 in direction of arrow and hold it there. X Move seat to the desired position. X Release handle 1 . The seat must audibly ...

Seats 105 X Release handle 1 when the seat backrest has reached the desired position. X To make sure the seat backrest hasengaged, lean firmly against the backrest. Head restraint height G Warning! With the second-row middle seat or a third-row seat occupied, make sure to move therespective head res...

Seats 106 i When removing or installing the head restraint of an outboard second-row seat,adjust the seat to the rear as far as possible( Y page 104) and fold the seat backrest ( Y page 100) forward. Seat position for removal of head restraints from outboard second-row seats 1 Head restraint 2 Relea...

Seats 107 Do not fold the second-row middle seat andallow occupants to use the folded second-row middle seat as a table while driving.Objects placed on the folded second-rowmiddle seat may move freely duringbraking, vehicle maneuvers, or an accidentand be thrown around in the vehicleinterior. Object...

Multifunction steering wheel 108 Seat heating 1 Front seat heating switch 2 Indicator lamps The switches for the outboard second-rowseat heating are located in the rear centerconsole. 1 Rear seat heating switch 2 Indicator lamps The red indicator lamps in the switch comeon to show which heating leve...

Multifunction steering wheel 109 Steering wheel adjustment, manual 1 Release handle X Unlocking: Pull release handle 1 out to its stop limit. X Move steering wheel to the desiredposition. X Locking: Push release handle 1 back to its original position. X Make sure the steering wheel is securelylocked...

Multifunction steering wheel 110 With the easy-entry/exit feature activated,the steering wheel will return to its last setposition when you close the driver’s door withthe ignition switched on. The steering wheelwill also return to its last set position whenyou insert the SmartKey into the startersw...

Mirrors 111 switch off the ignition and open the driver’sdoor. For more information on the steering wheel,see “Multifunction steeringwheel” ( Y page 145). Mirrors Notes Adjust the interior and exterior rear viewmirrors before driving so that you have a goodview of the road and traffic conditions. In...

Mirrors 112 1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirrorbutton 2 Adjustment button 3 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirrorbutton X Switch on the ignition. X Press button 1 for the driver’s side exterior rear view mirror or button 3 for the passenger-side exterior rear viewmirror.The indicator lamp i...

Mirrors 113 Power folding exterior rear view mirrors ! Before you drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior rearview mirrors. Otherwise they may getdamaged. Folding in and out automatically When the corresponding function in thecontrol system is activated ( Y page 159): R...

Memory function 114 Memory function Notes With the memory function you can store upto three different configurations per frontseat.Each memory position button on the driver’sside can store all of the following settings: R Seat position R Multicontour seat: previously saved setting R Steering wheel p...

Lighting 115 Lighting Notes i If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than thecountry where the vehicle is registered, youmust have the headlamps modified forsymmetrical low beams. Relevantinformation can be obtained at anyauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i Vehic...

Lighting 116 R License plate lamps R Side marker lamps R Instrument panel lamps R Green indicator lamp C in the exterior lamp switch X Switching off: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M . Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps come on and go outautomatically depending on the brightness ...

Lighting 117 Canada onlyWith the exterior lamp switch in position M or U , you cannot switch on the high- beam headlamps.The high-beam flasher is available at all times.For nighttime driving turn the exterior lampswitch to position B to permit activation of the high-beam headlamps.When the engine is...

Lighting 118 Locator lighting and night security illumination Locator lighting and night securityillumination are described in the “Controlsystem” section, see “Setting locatorlighting” ( Y page 156) and “Setting night security illumination (Headlamps delayedshut-off feature)” ( Y page 157). Combina...

Lighting 119 Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be switchedon at all times, even with the SmartKeyremoved from the starter switch.The hazard warning flasher comes onautomatically when an air bag deploys. 1 Hazard warning flasher switch X Switching on: Press hazard warning flasher ...

Lighting 120 front fog lamp comes on on the side of theturn signal. or X Turn steering wheel in the desireddirection.Driving forward: The front fog lamp on theside of your steering direction comes on.Driving in reverse: The front fog lampopposite to your steering direction comeson. The corner-illumi...

Lighting 121 Automatic control X Activating: Press button ] . Button ] disengages and sits flush with the other buttons.The interior lighting and the locator lighting( Y page 156) come on in darkness, when you: R unlock the vehicle R remove the SmartKey from the starterswitch R open a door R open th...

Wipers 122 Third-row reading lamps The third-row reading lamps are located in therear overhead control panel. 1 X Right third-row reading lamp on/off 2 X Left third-row reading lamp on/off 3 Left third-row reading lamp 4 Rear interior lighting 5 Right third-row reading lamp X Switching on/off third-...

Wipers 123 suitable wiping interval depending on thewetness of the sensor surface automatically. ! Do not leave windshield wipers on an intermittent setting when the vehicle istaken to an automatic car wash or duringwindshield cleaning. Windshield wipers willoperate in the presence of water sprayedo...

Wipers 124 6 Rear window wiper indicator X Switch on the ignition. The rear window wiper engages automaticallywhen the automatic transmission is shiftedinto reverse gear R with the windshield wipers switched on. X Activating intermittent wiping: Turn rear window wiper switch 1 to position & . In...

Power windows 125 Power windows Opening and closing The door windows and the hinged quarterwindows are opened and closed electrically.The switches for all door windows and thehinged quarter windows are located on thedriver’s door control panel. The switches forthe respective door windows are located...

Power windows 126 1 Left front door window 2 Right front door window 3 Right rear door window 4 Left rear door window 5 Hinged quarter windows Door windows X Switch on the ignition. X Opening/Closing: Press or pull and hold switch 1 to 4 to the resistance point. The corresponding window will movedow...

Power windows 127 the closing process, they will stop and openslightly. X Halting closing process: Press or pull switch 5 once more during the closing process.The hinged quarter windows will stop andopen completely. i For your safety, the hinged quarter windows cannot be opened again until4 seconds ...

Power windows 128 The windows and the tilt/sliding panelopens after approximately 1 second. X Release button k on the SmartKey to interrupt the opening procedure. Convenience closing feature When locking the vehicle, you cansimultaneously close R the door windows R the hinged quarter windows R the t...

Driving and parking 129 Vehicles without panorama roof X Press and hold the lock button on anoutside door handle ( Y page 87) until the windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof arecompletely closed. X Release the lock button on the outside doorhandle to interrupt the closing procedure. Vehicles with pan...

Driving and parking 130 Automatic transmission Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission 1 Button for selecting park position P Á Park position  Reverse gear À Neutral position ¿ Drive position For more information on how to operate thegear selector lever, see “Automatictransmission” ( Y page 13...

Driving and parking 131 X Make sure the KEYLESS-GO start/stopbutton is inserted in the starter switch. i If you wish to start the engine with the SmartKey instead of the KEYLESS-GOfunction, remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the starter switch andproceed as described in “WithSmartKey” ( Y ...

Driving and parking 132 Driving off G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshiftin order to obtain braking action. This couldresult in drive wheel slip and reducedvehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will notprevent this type of loss of control. ! Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds...

Driving and parking 133 For more information on driving, see “Drivinginstructions” ( Y page 279). Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires R Gasoline engine: An ignition cable maybe damaged. R The engine electronics may not beoperating properly. R Gasoline engine: Unburned gas...

Driving and parking 134 from the starter switch, or press theKEYLESS-GO start/stop button. R Take the SmartKey with you and lock thevehicle when leaving. Parking brake G Warning! Engaging the parking brake while thevehicle is in motion can cause the rearwheels to lock up. You could lose control ofth...

Driving and parking 135 neutral position N, see “Remaining in neutral position N” ( Y page 137). With SmartKey X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch toposition 0. X Remove the SmartKey from the starterswitch.The immobilizer is activated. If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey,and remove t...

Automatic transmission 137 When trying to free a vehicle stuck in mud orsnow, see “Rocking thevehicle” ( Y page 140). i Shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed.Without the brake pedal depressed, thegear selector lever can be moved up...

Automatic transmission 138 With SmartKey: X Make sure the ignition is switched on. X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress thebrake pedal and keep it pressed. X Shift the automatic transmission intoneutral position N. X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Switch o...

Automatic transmission 140 EffectThe automatic transmission shiftsautomatically. All forward gearsare available. Driving tips Kickdown Use the kickdown when you want maximumacceleration. X Fully depress the accelerator pedal.Depending on the engine speed theautomatic transmission shifts into a lower...

Automatic transmission 141 Effect è With this selection you can use thebraking effect of the engine. ç Allows the use of engine’s brakingpower when driving R on steep downgrades R in mountainous regions R under extreme operatingconditions æ For maximum use of engine’sbraking effect on very steep orl...

Automatic transmission 142 One-touch gearshifting With the automatic transmission in driveposition D, you can limit or extend the gear range using the steering wheel gearshiftcontol. Steering wheel gearshift control 1 Limiting gear range 2 Extending gear range i You cannot shift with the steering wh...

Instrument cluster 143 Emergency operation (limp-home mode) If vehicle acceleration becomes lessresponsive or sluggish or the automatictransmission no longer shifts, the automatictransmission is most likely operating in limp-home (emergency operation) mode. In thismode only second gear and reverse g...

Instrument cluster 144 1 To dim instrument cluster illumination 2 Reset button 3 To brighten instrument clusterillumination Activating the instrument cluster The instrument cluster is activated when you R open a front door R switch on the ignition R press reset button 2 R switch on the exterior lamp...

Control system 145 Control system Introduction The control system is activated as soon as thestarter switch is in position 1 ( Y page 95). The control system enables you to call upinformation about your vehicle and to changevehicle settings.For example, you can use the control systemto find out when...

Control system 146 Press button briefly jk to move within a menuWithin Audio/DVD menu to select previous or next track,scene or stored station.Within Telephone menu to switch to the phone book andselect a name or number. Press and hold button jk Within Audio/DVD menu to select previous or next track...

Control system 147 Menus and submenus Controls in detail Z

Control system 148 i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within thesystem and are not necessarily identical tothose shown in the multifunction display.The first function displayed in each menuwill automatically show you which part ofthe system you are in. Funct...

Control system 149 During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant temperature mayrise close to 248‡ (120†). ! Excessive coolant temperature triggers a warning in the multifunction display.The engine should not be operated with acoolant temperature above 248‡(120†). Doing s...

Control system 150 X Turn on the COMAND system and selectradio. Refer to separate COMAND systemoperating instructions. X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the currently tuned station appears in themultifunction display. Example illustration 1 Wave band setting and stored memoryposition 2 Station ...

Control system 151 Navigation menu The Navigation menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system. X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the Navigation menu appears in the multifunction display.The message shown in the multifunctiondisplay depends on the status of thenavigation...

Control system 152 X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the Vehicle status message memory menu appears in the multifunction display.If conditions have occurred causing statusmessages to be recorded, the number ofmessages appears in the multifunctiondisplay: X Press button j or k . The stored messa...

Control system 153 X Press the reset button in the instrumentcluster for approximately 3 seconds. X Press the reset button once more.The functions of all the submenus will bereset to factory settings. The settings you have changed will not bereset unless you confirm the action bypressing the reset b...

Control system 154 R Setting night security illumination(Headlamps delayed shut-off feature)( Y page 157) R Setting interior lighting delayed shut-off( Y page 158) Vehicle submenu R Setting automatic cental locking( Y page 158) Comfort submenu R Activating easy-entry/exit feature( Y page 159) R Sett...

Control system 155 Selecting display (digital speedometer or outside temperature) for status indicator X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instrument Cluster submenu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Status Line Display appears in the multifunction display.The sel...

Control system 156 Example illustration for setting the month X Press button æ or ç to set the month, day, or year. Lighting submenu Access the Lighting submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Lighting submenu to change the lamp and lighting settings onyour vehicle.The following functions are availab...

Control system 157 unlocked using button k on the SmartKey: R Parking lamps R Tail lamps R License plate lamps R Side marker lamps R Front fog lamps The locator lighting goes out when the driver’sdoor is opened.If you do not open the driver’s door afterunlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey, thelam...

Control system 158 X Press button æ or ç to switch the headlamps delayed shut-off feature On or Off . X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position U before turning off the engine. The headlamps delayed shut-off feature isactivated. You can temporarily deactivate theheadlamps delayed shut-off feature:...

Control system 159 ( Y page 159) or to set the fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors ( Y page 159). Activating easy-entry/exit featureUse this function to activate and deactivatethe easy-entry/exit feature ( Y page 109). G Warning! You must make sure no one can becometrapped or injured by ...

Control system 160 Trip computer menu Use the Trip computer menu to call up statistical data on your vehicle.The following information is available: R Fuel consumption statistics since start( Y page 160) R Fuel consumption statistics since last reset( Y page 160) R Resetting fuel consumption statist...

Control system 161 Distance to empty X Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message From Start appears in the multifunction display. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Range: appears in the multifunction display.The calculated remaining driving rangebased on the current fuel tank...

Control system 162 multifunction display you will then see thefollowing message, or if available, the callerID (number or name): X Press button s . You have answered the call. Ending a call or rejecting an incoming call X Press button t . Dialing a number from the phone book When your telephone is r...

Driving systems 163 X Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired number or name appears in themultifunction display. X Press button s . The control system dials the selectedphone number. Driving systems Introduction This section describes the following drivingsystems of your vehicle: R Cruise ...

Driving systems 164 brake pedal depresses automatically whenthe cruise control engages the brakes.Keep the driver’s footwell clear at all times,including the area under the brake pedal.Objects stored in this area may impairpedal movement which could interfere withthe braking ability of the cruise co...

Driving systems 165 R the ESP ® has switched off due to a malfunction R you shift the automatic transmission intoneutral position N while driving Observe additional messages in themultifunction display that may appear.Depressing the accelerator pedal does notdeactivate the cruise control. After a br...

Driving systems 166 The last stored speed is deleted from memorywhen the engine is turned off. Hill start assist system G Warning! The hill start assist system is not designedto function as a parking brake and does notprevent the vehicle from moving whenparked on an incline.Always engage the parking...

Driving systems 167 Indicator lamp 3 comes on. X Start the engine. X Press ADS switch 1 repeatedly until the desired suspension tuning is reached. The setting remains stored when you turn offthe engine. Vehicle level control Your vehicle automatically adjusts its rideheight to increase vehicle safet...

Driving systems 168 i The third available level is the highspeed level that is set automatically. The following is the approximate change inride height for each of the level settings: Level Ride height Raised +1.97 in (50 mm) Highway +/-0 in (0 mm) Highspeed -0.78 in (-20 mm) i The vehicle is lowere...

Driving systems 170 Parktronic system The Parktronic system is an electronicparking aid with ultrasonic sensors designedto assist the driver during parking maneuvers.It indicates the relative distance between thevehicle and an obstacle visually and audibly.The Parktronic system is activatedautomatic...

Driving systems 171 Range of the sensors Front sensors Center approx. 40 in (100 cm) Corners approx. 24 in (60 cm) Rear sensors Center approx. 48 in (120 cm) Corners approx. 32 in (80 cm) Minimum distance Center approx. 8 in (20 cm) Corners approx. 6 in (15 cm) If the Parktronic system detects an ob...

Driving systems 172 Rear area warning indicator 1 Left side of the vehicle 2 Right side of the vehicle 3 Readiness indicators Each warning indicator is divided into fiveyellow and two red distance segments foreither side of the vehicle. The Parktronicsystem is ready to measure when the yellowreadine...

Driving systems 173 Parktronic system malfunction There is a malfunction in the Parktronicsystem, if only the red distance segmentsilluminate and an acoustic warning sounds.The Parktronic system will switch offautomatically after 20 seconds and indicatorlamp 2 in Parktronic switch 1 comes on. X Have...

Driving systems 174 In this case, have the position and settingof the camera checked by a qualifiedspecialist workshop. Mercedes-Benzrecommends that you contact aMercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. Do not use the rear view camera in thesesituations. Otherwise you could injureyourself or others an...

Overview of climate control system functions and air vents 175 Overview of climate control system functions and air vents Your vehicle is equipped with either of the following climate control systems: Climate control 3-zone automatic climate control USA only Canada only Rear automatic climate contro...

Overview of climate control system functions and air vents 176 Air vents G Warning! When operating the climate control, the airthat enters the passenger compartmentthrough the air vents can be very hot or verycold (depending on the set temperature).This may cause burns or frostbite tounprotected ski...

Overview of climate control system functions and air vents 177 Rear center console air vents 1 Rear climate control panel 2 Right rear center air vent, adjustable 3 Left rear center air vent, adjustable When the front climate control panel isswitched on or off, the air supply through therear center ...

Climate control 178 Climate control Control panel Function Recommendation/Notes 1 Temperature control, driver’s side i Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†). ( Y page 183) 2 U Air distribution and air volume (automatic mode) i Switches on the automatic mode. The indicator lamp in button U comes on. ( Y p...

Climate control 181 Notes on climate control The climate control is operational wheneverthe engine is running. You can operate theclimate control system in either theautomatic or manual mode. The system coolsor heats the interior depending on theselected interior temperature and the currentoutside t...

Climate control 182 Air conditioning The air conditioning is operational while theengine is running and cools the interior air tothe temperature set by the operator. Inaddition, the air conditioning dehumidifiesthe interior air and helps prevent windowfogging. G Warning! If you switch off the coolin...

Climate control 183 X Deactivating: Press button · or Q . The indicator lamp in button U goes out. The automatic operation of air volumeswitches off. The selected blower speed isshown in air volume display b ( Y page 178). or X Press air distribution button { , a , or Y . The indicator lamp in butto...

Climate control 185 i The air recirculation mode is activated automatically at high outsidetemperatures.The indicator lamp in button : is not lit when the air recirculation mode is switchedon automatically.A quantity of outside air is added afterapproximately 30 minutes.If you have turned off the ai...

3-zone automatic climate control 186 3-zone automatic climate control Control panels USA only Controls in detail

3-zone automatic climate control 189 Canada only Function Recommendation/Notes 1 Temperature control, driver’s side i Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†). ( Y page 195) 2 U Air distribution and air volume (automatic mode) i Switches on the automatic mode. The indicator lamp in button U comes on. ( Y pa...

3-zone automatic climate control 192 Rear automatic climate control 1 Increasing air volume 2 Temperature control 3 Air distribution and air volume (automaticmode) 4 Air distribution (directs air through theside air vents) 5 Air distribution (directs air through thefootwells and side air vents) 6 Re...

3-zone automatic climate control 193 Deactivating the climate control system G Warning! When the climate control system isswitched off, the outside air supply andcirculation are also switched off. Onlychoose this setting for a short time.Otherwise the windows could fog up,impairing visibility and en...

3-zone automatic climate control 196 Rear temperature with rear climate control panel X Increasing/decreasing: Turn temperature control 2 ( Y page 192) slightly clockwise or counterclockwise. Adjusting air distribution USA only The air distribution can be adjusted manually.The symbols on the buttons...

3-zone automatic climate control 197 Adjusting air volume USA only X Decrease/increase: Press button · or Q . The automatic mode is switched off. Theselected blower speed is shown in airvolume display b ( Y page 186). Canada only X Decrease/increase: Press button · or Q . The automatic mode is switc...

3-zone automatic climate control 198 The previous settings are once again ineffect. The air conditioning compressorremains switched on. i To deactivate, you can also press button ´ or U . Windshield fogged on the outside X Switch the windshield wipers on( Y page 122). X Press button U . The indicato...

Rear window defroster 199 Residual heat and ventilation With the engine switched off, it is possible tocontinue to heat or ventilate the interior forup to 30 minutes. This feature makes use ofthe residual heat produced by the engine. i How long the system will provide heating depends on the coolant ...

Power tilt/sliding sunroof 200 As soon as the battery has sufficientvoltage, the rear window defrosterswitches back on automatically. Power tilt/sliding sunroof Opening and closing G Warning! When opening or closing the tilt/slidingsunroof, make sure there is no danger ofanyone being harmed by the o...

Power tilt/sliding sunroof 201 ! Please keep in mind that weather conditions can sometimes change rapidly.Make sure to close the tilt/sliding sunroofwhen leaving the vehicle. If water entersthe vehicle interior, vehicle electronicscould be damaged which is not covered bythe Mercedes-Benz Limited War...

Power tilt/sliding sunroof 202 Raising X Rasing manually: Press and hold the sunroof switch to the resistance point indirection of arrow 1 . X Release the sunroof switch when thedesired position is reached. X Express operation: To raise the tilt/ sliding sunroof completely, press thesunroof switch p...

Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel 203 as with the SmartKey removed from thestarter switch). The driver’s door then canbe closed again. X Remove the fuse for the tilt/sliding sunrooffrom the fuse box ( Y page 385). X Reinsert the fuse in the fuse box. X Switch on the ignition. X Press and h...

Loading and storing 206 Mercedes-Benz Center or call RoadsideAssistance. X Vehicles with SmartKey: Remove theSmartKey from the starter switch. X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Switch off theignition and open the driver’s door (thisputs the starter switch in position 0, same as with the SmartKey removed f...

Loading and storing 207 Load distribution The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) which is theweight of the vehicle including fuel, tools,spare wheel, installed accessories,passengers and luggage/cargo must neverexceed the load limit and the Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) for your vehicle as specified on ...

Loading and storing 208 Make sure R you can open the tailgate completely R you can raise the tilt/sliding sunroof (ortilt/sliding panel) at the rear completely R you can open the tilt/sliding sunroof (ortilt/sliding panel) completely 1 Trim cover X Flip trim covers 1 open. X Only attach the roof rac...

Loading and storing 209 Second-row footwell 1 Cargo tie-down ring Third-row footwell 1 Cargo tie-down ring Hooks Two hooks are located on the rearcompartment trim panels, one on each side. 1 Hook Use the hooks to secure light-weight itemsonly. The maximum permissible weight perhook is 9 lbs (4 kg). ...

Loading and storing 210 G Warning! Never drive the vehicle with the tailgateopen. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gasesmay enter vehicle interior resulting inunconsciousness and death. ! When the outboard second-row seats are folded forward, the front seats may not bemoved to the rearmost position. Othe...

Loading and storing 211 Expanding cargo volume fully G Warning! Folded second-row seats are intended toserve as a cargo volume expansion inconjunction with folded third-row seatsonly. Do not fold the second-row seats andallow third-row seat occupants to usefolded second-row seats as a footrest while...

Loading and storing 213 1 Seat belt holder 2 Release handle 3 Seat backrest X Place seat belt in seat belt holder 1 . X Pull release handle 2 on seat backrest 3 in direction of arrow. Seat backrest 3 is released. X Slowly move seat backrest 3 forward. Seat cushion 7 is released and folds forward aut...

Loading and storing 214 ! When returning the seats to their original position, it is important to proceed in thefollowing order: R third-row seats R outboard second-row seats R second-row middle seat (7-seat vehicles) Otherwise, you could damage the seats. Third-row seats 2 Release handle 3 Seat bac...

Loading and storing 215 When the seat is unlocked, lock statusindicator 1 is extended and red marking 2 is clearly visible. X When the seat is unlocked, push seatbackrest back until the seat audiblyengages. Outboard second-row seat locked 1 Lock status indicator 2 Red marking When the seat is locked...

Loading and storing 216 X Rolling out blind: Pull blind on handle 1 across the cargo compartment. X Guide blind into mounts 2 and release. X Rolling up blind: Disengage blind and guide retraction by its handle 1 . Removing and installing blind Blind installed behind second-row seats 1 Release button...

Loading and storing 217 Extending blind 1 Blind 2 Extension 3 Guidings 4 Guide pins X Position extension 2 over blind 1 . Guide pins 4 must point directly at guidings 3 . X Turn extension 2 and blind 1 in opposite directions as indicated by the arrows.Guide pins 4 must engage in guidings 3 . When no...

Loading and storing 218 1 Holder behind B-Pillar 2 Holder behind C-Pillar R With the cargo volume expanded in part( Y page 210), use holders behind C-pillars 2 and the cargo tie-down rings in the third- row footwell ( Y page 209). R With the cargo volume fully expanded( Y page 211), use holders behi...

Loading and storing 219 Loosening the cargo net Belt hook attached in the third-row footwell 1 Buckle 2 Belt hook 3 Cargo tie-down ring X Loosen the tightening belt by pulling buckle 1 upward in direction of arrow. X Remove belt hook 2 from cargo tie-down ring 3 . Removing and storing the cargo net ...

Loading and storing 220 X Opening: Pull glove box lid release 1 . X Closing: Push glove box lid 2 up until it engages. Locking and unlocking the glove box separatelyYou can lock the glove box separately, e.g.when the vehicle is in the shop for service.The glove box can only be locked or unlockedwith...

Loading and storing 221 3 Telephone tray 4 Coinholders i The Roadside Assistance button p ( Y page 234) and the Information button ¡ ( Y page 234) are located in the telephone tray 3 . X Opening storage compartment: Press button 2 and lift up armrest. X Opening the telephone tray: Press button 1 and...

Loading and storing 222 1 Storage compartment i If your vehicle is equipped with a 3-zone automatic climate control, the storagecompartment is replaced by an adjustableair vent ( Y page 177). Rear center console The rear center console is located betweenthe second-row seats.The rear center console c...

Loading and storing 223 X Pull release handle 2 . The front part of center console 1 is released from base 3 . X Lift center console 1 in direction of arrow 4 and hold it there. X While holding center console 1 up, grip handle 5 . X Lift center console 1 at rear handle 5 to release the center consol...

Useful features 224 Useful features Cup holders G Warning! In order to help prevent spilling liquids onvehicle occupants and/or vehicleequipment, only use containers that fit intothe cup holder. Use lids on open containersand do not fill containers to a height wherethe contents, especially hot liqui...

Useful features 225 2 Card/ticket holder 5 Tabs X Reinstalling: Guide tabs 5 into openings. X Guide rear of card/ticket holder 2 into cup holder 1 . Cup holder in front of second-row seats Cup holder are located in front of the second-row seats. ! Close the cup holder when not in use and before fold...

Useful features 226 X Pull out cup holder 3 in direction of arrow as far as it will go. X Closing: Make sure you have removed all containers from the cup holder. X Push cup holder 3 in until it engages. X Close cover 1 . Cup holder in rear center console Cup holder is located on the rear centerconso...

Useful features 227 Glare through a door window 1 Sun visor 2 Additional sun visor X Close vanity mirror cover 4 if opened. X Disengage sun visor 1 from mounting 7 . X Pivot sun visor 1 to the side. X Flip down additional sun visor 2 when you experience additional glare through thewindshield. Vanity...

Useful features 228 Ashtrays Center console ashtray G Warning! Remove front ashtray insert only withvehicle standing still. 1 Cover 2 Ashtray insert X Opening: Open cover 1 ( Y page 220). X Removing ashtray insert: Grab ashtray insert 2 on the sides and pull it out upwards. i A storage compartment i...

Useful features 229 X Removing ashtray insert: Push on ashtray insert 2 and pull it out upwards. X Reinstalling ashtray insert: Insert ashtray insert 2 into opening. X Push down ashtray insert 2 until it engages. X Close cover 1 . Cigarette lighter G Observe Safety notes, see page 66. G Warning! Nev...

Useful features 230 12V Power outlets ! If you use all power outlets in the vehicle, make sure that the maximum currentdrawn does not exceed 55 A. ! The power outlets in the passenger footwell and cargo compartment are notdesigned for use with the electric air pump.Use the power outlet in the second...

Useful features 231 G Warning! If the 115V AC socket is damaged or tornout of the trim, do not use or touch the115V AC socket. Using a 115V AC socketthat is damaged or torn out of the trim couldcause serios personal injury to you and/orothers. 1 115V AC socket 2 LED 3 Cover The 115V AC socket provid...

Useful features 232 Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aidacquaintance call, you will receive a user IDand password in the mail. You may use thispassword to access the Tele Aid section in“Owner’s Online” at mbusa.com (USA only).The “My Tele Aid” section will give you accessto account informat...

Useful features 233 To ensure your system is activated andoperational, please press the ¡ button to perform the acquaintance call. Failure tocomplete either of these steps may resultin a system that is not activated.If you have any questions regardingactivation, please call the Response Centerat 1-8...

Useful features 234 Roadside Assistance button X Open the telephone tray ( Y page 220). 1 Roadside Assistance button p X Press and hold button p for longer than 2 seconds.A call to a Mercedes-Benz RoadsideAssistance dispatcher will be initiated. Thebutton p will flash while the call is in progress. ...

Useful features 235 1 Information button ¡ X Press and hold button ¡ for longer than 2 seconds.A call to the Customer Assistance Centerwill be initiated. The button ¡ will flash while the call is in progress. The message Connecting Call will appear in the multifunction display and the COMANDsystem i...

Useful features 236 Destination Download allows you access to adatabase of over 10 million points of interest(POIs) that can be downloaded to yourvehicle’s navigation system. If you know thedestination, the address can be downloaded,or can be provided with points of interestsnear your location.The R...

Useful features 237 Response Center will contact the local lawenforcement and you. The vehicle’slocation will only be provided to lawenforcement. i If the anti-theft alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, a call to the ResponseCenter is initiated automatically by the TeleAid system provided Tele A...

Useful features 238 hold the two outer signal transmitterbuttons 2 and 4 and release them when indicator lamp 1 begins to flash after approximately 20 seconds.Do not hold the button for longer than30 seconds.This procedure erases any previoussettings for all three channels andinitializes the memory....

Useful features 239 X Step 11: Press, hold for 2 seconds and release same signal transmitter button asecond time to complete the trainingprocess. i Some garage door openers (or other rolling code equipped devices) may requireyou to press, hold for 2 seconds andrelease the same signal transmitter but...

Useful features 240 3 or 4 ) to activate the remote controlled device.The integrated remote control transmittercontinues to send the signal as long as thebutton is pressed – up to 20 seconds. Erasing the integrated remote control memory i If you sell your vehicle, erase the codes of all three channe...

Useful features 241 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device. Any unauthorized modification to thisdevice could void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment. Compass...

243 Vehicle equipment ............................ 244The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ....... 244At the gas station ............................. 245Engine compartment ........................ 247Tires and wheels ............................... 252Winter driving ................................... 27...

The first 1000 miles (1500 km) 244 Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. The first 1000 m...

At the gas station 245 At the gas station Refueling G Warning! Gasoline and diesel fuels are highlyflammable and poisonous. They burnviolently and can cause serious injury.Never allow sparks, flames or smokingmaterials near gasoline or diesel fuel!Turn off the engine before refueling.Whenever you ar...

At the gas station 246 i Gasoline engine: Only use premium unleaded gasoline witha minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91(average of 96 RON/86 MON).Information on gasoline quality cannormally be found on the fuel pump. Pleasecontact gas station personnel in caselabels on the pump cannot be found.For mor...

Engine compartment 247 X Closing: Turn fuel filler cap 2 clockwise until it audibly engages. X Close fuel filler flap 1 . Low outside temperatures (diesel engine) ! Do not fill the tank with gasoline. Do not blend diesel fuel with gasoline or kerosene.The fuel system and engine will otherwisebe dama...

Engine compartment 249 Closing G Warning! When closing the hood, use extremecaution not to catch hands or fingers. Becareful that you do not close the hood onanyone.Make sure the hood is securely engagedbefore driving off. Do not continue drivingif the hood can no longer engage after anaccident, for...

Engine compartment 250 X Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dipstick guide tube. X Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after approximately 3 seconds to obtainaccurate reading.The oil level is correct when it is betweenlower (min) mark 3 and upper (max) mark 2 of oil dipstick 1 . i The filling quantity b...

Engine compartment 251 Coolant level The engine coolant is a mixture of water andanticorrosion/antifreeze.When checking the coolant level, the vehiclemust be parked on level ground, and thecoolant temperature must be below 158‡(70†). G Warning! In order to avoid any potentially seriousburns: R Use e...

Tires and wheels 252 ! Only use washer fluid which is suitable for plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid candamage the plastic lenses of theheadlamps. ! Do not use distilled or de-ionized water in the washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise, thewasher fluid level sensor could bedamaged. 1 Cap 2 Washer flu...

Tires and wheels 253 result in the bolts loosening and possibly anaccident.Retreaded tires are not tested orrecommended by Mercedes-Benz, sinceprevious damage cannot always berecognized on retreads. The operatingsafety of the vehicle cannot be assuredwhen such tires are used. G Warning! If you feel ...

Tires and wheels 254 Replace the tire if you find any of the aboveconditions.Make sure you also inspect the spare tireperiodically for condition and inflation. Sparetires will age and become worn over time evenif never used, and thus should be inspectedand replaced when necessary. Life of tire G War...

Tires and wheels 255 Direction of rotation Unidirectional tires offer added advantages,such as better hydroplaning performance. Tobenefit, however, you must make sure thetires rotate in the direction specified.An arrow on the sidewall indicates theintended direction of rotation (spinning) ofthe tire...

Tires and wheels 256 Tire and Loading Information G Warning! Do not overload the tires by exceeding thespecified load limit as indicated on the Tireand Loading Information placard on thedriver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tirescan overheat them, possibly causing ablowout. Overloading the tires c...

Tires and wheels 257 1 Seating capacity information on the Tireand Loading Information placard Steps for determining correct load limit The following steps have been developed asrequired of all manufacturers under Title 49,Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575pursuant to the “National Traffic a...

Tires and wheels 258 Example Combined weight limit of occupants and cargo from Tire and Loading Information placard Number of occupants (driver and passengers) Seating configuration Occupants weight Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo/luggage and trailer tongue weight (total load limit ...

Tires and wheels 259 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): The totalallowable weight that can be carried by asingle axle (front or rear).To assure that your vehicle does not exceedthe maximum permissible weight limits(GVWR and GAWR for front and rear axle),have the loaded vehicle (including driver,passen...

Tires and wheels 260 1 Tire and Loading Information placard withrecommended cold tire inflationpressures The Tire and Loading Information placard liststhe recommended cold tire inflationpressures for maximum loaded vehicleweight. The tire inflation pressures listedapply to the tires installed as ori...

Tires and wheels 261 Underinflated tires can R cause excessive and uneven tire wear R adversely affect fuel economy R lead to tire failure from being overheated R adversely affect handling characteristics Overinflated tires G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflationpressures.Do not overinflate tir...

Tires and wheels 262 X If you have overfilled the tire, release tireinflation pressure by pushing the metalstem of the valve with e.g. a tip of a pen.Then recheck the tire inflation pressurewith the tire gauge. X Install the valve cap. X Repeat this procedure for each tire. Run Flat Indicator (Canad...

Tires and wheels 263 applying the brakes and avoiding abruptsteering maneuvers. Restarting the Run Flat IndicatorThe Run Flat Indicator must be restarted inthe following situations: R after you have changed the tire inflationpressure R after you have replaced the wheels or tires R after you have ins...

Tires and wheels 265 replacing one or more tires or wheels onyour vehicle to ensure that the replacementor alternate tires and wheels allow theTPMS to continue to function properly. i If a condition causing the TPMS to malfunction develops, it may take up to10 minutes for the system to signal amalfu...

Tires and wheels 266 until the standard display appears in themultifunction display ( Y page 148). X Press button j or k on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedlyuntil the following message appears in themultifunction display: Tire Pressure Monitor Active Menu: R-Button X Press the reset button...

Tires and wheels 267 5 Manufacturer 6 Tire ply material ( Y page 273) 7 Tire size designation, load and speedrating ( Y page 267) 8 Load identification ( Y page 269) 9 Tire name i For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle andmay vary from data shown in aboveil...

Tires and wheels 268 Tire load rating G Warning! The tire load rating must always be at leasthalf of the GAWR of your vehicle.Otherwise, tire failure may be the resultwhich may cause an accident and/orserious injury to you or others.Always replace rims and tires with the samedesignation, manufacture...

Tires and wheels 269 capability of the tire, the servicedescription for the tire must be referred to.The service description is comprised of tireload rating 5 and tire speed rating 6 . If your tire includes “ZR” in the sizedesignation and no service description isgiven, the tire manufacturer must be...

Tires and wheels 270 In addition to tire load rating, special loadidentification 1 may be molded into the tire sidewall following the letter designating thetire speed rating 6 ( Y page 267). R No specification given: absence of any text(like in above example) indicates astandard load (SL) tire. R XL...

Tires and wheels 271 Maximum tire load G Warning! Do not overload the tires by exceeding thespecified load limit as indicated on the Tireand Loading Information placard on thedriver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tirescan overheat them, possibly causing ablowout. Overloading the tires can alsoresu...

Tires and wheels 272 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards The Uniform Tire Quality Grading is a U.S.Government requirement designed to givedrivers consistent and reliable informationregarding tire performance. Tiremanufacturers are required to grade tiresbased on three performance factors:treadwea...

Tires and wheels 273 Mercedes-Benz recommends winter tires( Y page 277) with a minimum tread depth of approximately 1 / 6 in (4 mm) on all four wheels for the winter season to ensure normalbalanced handling characteristics. Onpacked snow, they can reduce your stoppingdistance compared to summer tire...

Tires and wheels 275 Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure This number is the greatest amount of airpressure that should ever be put in the tire. Normal occupant weight The number of occupants the vehicle isdesigned to seat, multiplied by 68 kilograms(150 lb). Occupant distribution The distrib...

Winter driving 277 Winter driving General information Have your vehicle winterized at an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center. Winter tires G Warning! Winter tires with a tread depth of less than 1 / 6 in (4 mm) must be replaced. They are no longer suitable for winter operation. G Warning! If you use your...

Winter driving 278 or axle components. The tires or the vehiclecould be damaged as a result. R Only use snow chains that are approved byMercedes-Benz. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you onthis subject. R Use of snow chains may be prohibiteddepending on location. Always ch...

Driving instructions 279 G Warning! Make sure not to endanger any other roadusers when carrying out these brakingmaneuvers. Driving instructions Drive sensibly – save fuel To save fuel you should: R Keep tires at the recommended inflationpressures. R Remove unnecessary loads. R Remove carriers when ...

Driving instructions 280 longer brake or accelerate. This could leadto accidents and injury. Power assistance G Warning! There is no power assistance for thesteering and the service brake when theengine is not running.Steering and braking requires significantlymore effort and you could lose control ...

Driving instructions 281 increased braking distance, which couldlead to an accident.To avoid this danger, you should: R occasionally brake carefully when youare driving on salt-covered roads, so thatany layer of salt that may have built upon the brake discs and the brake liningsis removed without pu...

Driving instructions 283 If you must drive through standing water,drive slowly to prevent water from enteringthe passenger compartment or the enginecompartment. Water in these areas couldcause damage to electrical components orwiring of the engine or transmission, orcould result in water being inges...

Driving instructions 284 Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The GVW andGAWR are indicated on the certificationlabel located on the driver’s door B-pillar( Y page 255). i Mercedes-Benz recommend loading the trailer in such a manner that it has a TWbetween 8 % and 10 % of the GTW. i Maximum trailer weight rat...

Driving instructions 285 Set the vehicle level to highway( Y page 167). X Vehicles with AIRMATIC:Set the ADS to AUTO or COMF ( Y page 166). X Turn off the engine ( Y page 134). X Close all doors and the tailgate. X Attach the trailer. X Plug in all electrical connectors. i Vehicles with AIRMATIC: Wh...

Driving instructions 286 Do not attempt to straighten out the towvehicle and trailer by increasing the speed. R If the transmission shifts between gears oninclines repeatedly, shift to a lower gearrange manually ( Y page 140). Select 4, 3, 2 or 1.A lower gear and reduction of speedreduces the chance...

Driving instructions 287 Driving abroad If you plan to drive the vehicle outside the U.S.or Canada, you should request dealernetwork information for your destination fromany authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Control and operation of radio transmitter Safety notes G Warning! Please do not forget that ...

Maintenance 288 Emission control Certain systems of the engine serve to keepthe toxic components of the exhaust gaseswithin permissible limits required by law.These systems will function properly onlywhen maintained strictly according to factoryspecifications. Any adjustments on theengine should, th...

Maintenance 289 Maintenance service indicator message The maintenance service indicator messagewill notify you when the next maintenanceservice is due.Starting approximately 1 month before thenext maintenance service is due, one of thefollowing messages will appear in themultifunction display while ...

Maintenance 290 In addition, a signal sounds when themessage appears.Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center willreset the maintenance service indicatorfollowing a completed maintenance service. Calling up the maintenance service indicator display i The menu overview can be found on ( Y page 147). You c...

Vehicle care 291 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle Notes Regular and proper care will help to maintainthe value of your vehicle. G Warning! Many cleaning products can be hazardous.Some are poisonous, others are flammable.Always follow the instructions on theparticular container. Always o...

Vehicle care 292 products at an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter.Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion ordamage due to negligent or incorrect carecannot always be removed or repaired withthe vehicle-care products recommendedhere. In such cases it is best to seek aid at anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Ce...

Vehicle care 293 approximately 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle, itcould be inadvertently locked or unlocked. Hand-wash X Do not use hot water or wash your vehiclein direct sunlight. X Only use a soft, wet cloth or sponge toclean the vehicle. X Only use a mild vehicle wash detergent,such as Mercedes-Benz a...

Vehicle care 294 Headlamps, brake lamps, tail lamps, side markers, turn signal lenses X Use a mild vehicle wash detergent, such asMercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo,with plenty of water. ! Only use window cleaning solutions that are suitable for plastic lamp lenses.Window cleaning solutions which ar...

Vehicle care 295 Cleaning the windows and the wiper blades ! Never open the hood when the wiper arms are folded forward. G Warning! For safety reasons, switch off wipers andremove SmartKey from starter switch(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make sure thevehicle’s on-board electronics have status0) before ...

Vehicle care 296 Therefore, the vehicle’s brake systemshould always be warmed-up before it isparked after cleaning. Drive your vehicle forseveral minutes to allow the brakes to dry.When applying Mercedes-Benz approvedTire Care and Mercedes-Benz approvedWheel Care products, take care not tospray them...

Vehicle care 297 G Warning! Only use seat or head restraint coverswhich have been tested and approved byMercedes-Benz for your vehicle model.Using other seat or head restraint coversmay interfere with or prevent R deployment of the front side impact airbags R deployment of the rear side impact airba...

299 Vehicle equipment ............................ 300Where will I find ...? .......................... 300Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display ....................... 305What to do if … .................................. 340Unlocking/locking manually ........... 353Resetting activat...

Where will I find ...? 300 Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. Where will I find ...? F...

Where will I find ...? 302 Vehicles without spare wheel 1 Towing eye bolt 2 Alignment bolt 3 Wheel wrench 4 Reversible ratchet for jack 5 Fuse chart 6 Jack 7 Collapsible wheel chock Vehicles with spare wheel 1 Wheel wrench 2 Electric air pump 3 Mounting direction indicator 4 Fuse chart 5 Alignment b...

Where will I find ...? 303 For information on where to place wheelchocks when changing a wheel, see “Liftingthe vehicle” ( Y page 366). Jack G Warning! Only use the jack supplied with your vehicleto lift the vehicle briefly for wheel changes.If you use the jack for any other purpose,you or others co...

Where will I find ...? 304 1 Retaining screw 2 Spare wheel 3 Storage well casing X Remove retaining screw 1 by turning it counterclockwise. i If retaining screw 1 does not come loose, turn storage well casing 3 slightly counterclockwise. Retaining screw 1 should then come loose easily. X Turn storag...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 305 i The storage well casing should now be positioned according to the mountingdirection indicators ( Y page 302). X Secure the spare wheel by turning theretaining screw ( Y page 304) clockwise. X Place the jack into the storage well casing( Y pa...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 306 systems. Driving characteristics may beimpaired.If you must continue to drive, please do sowith added caution. Contact an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. On the pages that follow, you will find acompilation of the most impo...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 309 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution PRE-SAFE Inoperative See Operator’s Manual The PRE-SAFE ® system itself has failed. All other occupant safety systems, suchas the air bags, are still available. X Contact an authori...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 310 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator’s Manual USA only:The front passenger front air bag isactivated while driving even though achild, small individual, or object below thesy...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 311 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionMonitor the 59 indicator lamp in the center console ( Y page 54) and the multifunction display in the instrument cluster ( Y page 30) for the following:With the seat unoccupied and t...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 312 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionOCS, the 59 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out.If above conditions are not met, the system is notworking properly. Have the system checked assoon as possible at an auth...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 315 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionsoon as possible at an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter. G Warning! If the 59 indicator lamp remains illuminated with an adult occupant on the front passenger seat even after performin...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 316 Vehicle Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Depress brake to shift out of P. You have attempted to shift the automatictransmission into drive position D, reverse gear R or neutral position N without depressing the bra...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 317 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Only shift to P when vehicle is at a standstill. You have attempted to shift the automatictransmission into park position P although the vehicle was still in motion. X Stop the vehi...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 318 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Tire Pressure Check Tires The Run Flat Indicator indicates that thepressure is too low in one or more tires. X Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoidingabrupt steering and bra...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 319 G Warning! Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may lose control of the vehicle. Continued drivingwith a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire. G Warning! ...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 320 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) EBV, ABS, ESP Inoperative See Operator’s Manual The brake system is still functioningnormally but due to a malfunction, theABS, the BAS, the EBP and the...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 321 G Warning! Driving with the message Check Brake Fluid Level displayed can result in an accident. Have your brake system checked immediately. Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can res...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 322 Driving systems Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution n Level Selection Not Permitted You are driving too fast for the desiredvehicle level. X Reduce vehicle speed and set the desiredvehicle level again ( Y page 167). n...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 323 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution n Compressor Cooling Down You have selected a higher vehicle level.Due to frequent level changes within ashort period, the compressor must cooldown first. ! When the message Compres...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 324 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution I Key Detected In Vehicle A SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO left in thevehicle was recognized while trying to lockthe vehicle from the outside. X Take the SmartKey out of the vehicle. I Do...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 325 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution I Key Not Detected The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is notdetected while the engine is runningbecause the SmartKey is not in thevehicle. X Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do s...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 326 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution W Top Up Washer Fluid The fluid level has dropped toapproximately 1 / 3 of total reservoir capacity. X Add washer fluid ( Y page 251). Engine Display messages Possible cause/consequ...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 327 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Ì Coolant Stop car, switch engine off. The coolant is too hot. X Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it issafe to do so. X Turn off the engine immediately. X Engage the parking ...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 328 ! The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248‡ (120†). Doing so may cause serious damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Practical hints

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 329 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Ì Coolant Stop car, switch engine off. The poly-V-belt could be broken. X Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it issafe to do so. X Turn off the engine immediately. X Check the ...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 330 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Ì The cooling fan for the coolant ismalfunctioning. X Observe the coolant temperature in themultifunction display.If the coolant temperature is below 248‡(120†), you may continue dr...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 331 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution # Battery/Alternator Stop Vehicle The battery is defective. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soonas it is safe to do so. X Engage the parking brake. X Do not continue to ...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 332 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ¿ The fuel level is low. X Refuel at the next gas station. 4 Reserve Fuel The fuel level has dropped below thereserve mark. X Refuel at the next gas station. 4 Ultra Low-sulfur Dies...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 333 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution û Remaining Starts: 20 The AdBlue ® supply has dropped to the minimum level. X Have the AdBlue ® tank refilled immediately ( Y page 375). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center....

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 334 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . 3rd Brake Lamp The high-mounted brake lamp ismalfunctioning. This message will onlyappear if all LEDs have stopped working. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Centeras soon as ...

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 338 Tires Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution H Tire pressure(s) Please Correct The tire pressure is too low in one or moretires.orThe tire pressure of the individual tiresdiffer from each other significantly. X Check and...

What to do if … 340 What to do if … Lamps in instrument cluster Notes If any of the following lamps in the instrumentcluster fails to come on during the bulb self- check when switching on the ignition, havethe respective bulb checked and replaced ifnecessary.When you switch on the ignition, all lamp...

What to do if … 341 Brake Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions - The yellow ABS indicatorlamp comes on while theengine is running. The ABS has detected amalfunction and switched off.The BAS and ESP ® are also switched off (see messages inmultifunction display).The brake system is s...

What to do if … 342 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) -v The red brake warning lampcomes on while driving. Inaddition, the yellow ABSmalfunction indicator lamp, andthe yellow ESP ® warning lamp come on and an acoustic warningsounds. The Electronic Br...

What to do if … 343 G Warning! Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can result in an accident. Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warninglamp stays on. Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system.Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling...

What to do if … 347 Vehicle Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions The yellow fuel tank reservewarning lamp in the fuelgauge comes on whiledriving. The fuel level has gone below thereserve mark. X Refuel at the next gas station. Practical hints Z

What to do if … 348 Engine Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions ? (USA only) ± (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunctionindicator lamp comes on whenthe engine is running. There may be a malfunction in: R The fuel management system R The ignition system R The emission control syst...

What to do if … 349 Tires Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions H USA only:Combination low tirepressure telltale/TPMSmalfunction telltale for theTPMS illuminatescontinuously. The TPMS detects a loss ofpressure in at least one tire. X Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding a...

What to do if … 350 possible, and inflate them to the properpressure. Driving on a significantlyunderinflated tire causes the tire tooverheat and can lead to tire failure.Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiencyand tire tread life, and may affect thevehicle’s handling and stopping ability.Please ...

What to do if … 352 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions USA only: 59 The indicator lamp does notilluminate and/or does notremain illuminated with theweight of a typical 12-month-oldchild in a standard child restraintor less on the front passengerseat. The system is malfunctioning....

Unlocking/locking manually 353 Unlocking/locking manually Unlocking the vehicle If you cannot unlock the vehicle with theSmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, unlock thedriver’s door using the mechanical key. i Unlocking the vehicle with the mechanical key and opening the driver’sdoor will trigger the anti-t...

Resetting activated head restraints 354 X Exit the vehicle. X Close the rear left door.The vehicle is locked. i This procedure does not arm the anti- theft alarm system, nor does it lock the fuelfiller flap. Fuel filler flap G Warning! Avoid contact with the vehicle walls as theymay contain sharp ed...

Replacing SmartKey batteries 355 i For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work carried out at anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Pull 2 Adjust downward 3 Press X Pull the top of the head restraint cushion indirection of arrow 1 as far as it will go. X Adjust the head restraint cushi...

Replacing bulbs 356 X Insert mechanical key 1 into opening. X Press mechanical key 1 in direction of arrow.Battery compartment 2 is unlatched. X Pull battery compartment 2 out of the SmartKey housing. 3 Batteries 4 Contact springs X Pull out batteries 3 . X Insert new batteries 3 under contact sprin...

Replacing bulbs 357 recommend that you have such work doneby a qualified technician. i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of highhumidity, driving the vehicle a distance withthe lights on should clear up the fogging. Bulbs Front lamps Lamp Type 1 Parking and ...

Replacing bulbs 358 Lamp Type 6 Side marker lamp WY 5 W 7 Front fog lamp H11 (55 W) Corner-illuminatingfront fog lamp H11 (55 W) Rear lamps Lamp Type 8 High-mounted brakelamp LED 9 Tail lamp, brake lamp,side marker lamp P 21 W a Turn signal lamp PY 21 W b Backup lamp P 21 W c Rear fog lamp (driver’s...

Replacing bulbs 359 G Warning! Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xenonheadlamp. Because of high voltage inXenon lamps, it is dangerous to replace thebulb or repair the lamp and its components.It is recommended to have such work doneby a qualified technician. 2 Bulb socket for front turn signal lamp...

Replacing bulbs 360 X Gently press the new bulb into bulb socket 2 . X Place bulb socket 2 back into the housing and turn it clockwise until it engages. Parking and standing lamp bulb 1 Bulb socket for parking and standing lampbulb X Turn bulb socket 1 with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it. X...

Replacing bulbs 361 5 Bulb socket for front fog lamp bulb X Turn bulb socket 5 with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it. X Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket 5 . X Gently press the new bulb into the bulbsocket 5 . X Place bulb socket 5 back into the housing and turn it clockwise until it engag...

Replacing bulbs 362 Replacing bulbs Example illustration rear lamp passenger side 1 Tail lamp, side marker lamp, brake lamp,parking and standing lamp bulb socket 2 Rear turn signal lamp bulb socket 3 Rear fog lamp bulb socket (driver’s sideonly) 4 Backup lamp bulb socket X Depending on which bulb ne...

Replacing wiper blades 363 Replacing wiper blades Safety notes G Warning! For safety reasons, switch off wipers andremove SmartKey from starter switch(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make sure thevehicle’s on-board electronics have status0) before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper motor could ...

Replacing wiper blades 364 1 Wiper arm 2 Wiper blade X Fold wiper arm 1 away from the rear window until it engages. X Turn wiper blade 2 as far as it will go. X Hold wiper arm 1 and disengage wiper blade 2 by carefully sliding it in direction of arrow. X Remove wiper blade 2 . Installing wiper blade...

Flat tire 365 X Insert wiper blade 2 into wiper arm 1 . X Hold wiper arm 1 and engage wiper blade 2 by pushing it in direction of arrow until it locks into place. X Check whether the wiper blade is securelyfastened. X Fold the wiper arm to rest on the rearwindow.Make sure to hold on to the wiper whe...

Flat tire 366 X Remove the SmartKey from the starterswitch. or X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Open thedriver’s door (this puts the starter switch inposition 0, same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch). Thedriver’s door can then be closed again.Open doors only when conditions are safet...

Flat tire 367 vehicle with the jack. Do not disengage theparking brake while the vehicle is raised.Make sure that the ground on which thevehicle is standing and where you place thejack is solid, level and not slippery. Ifnecessary, use a large underlay. Onslippery surfaces, such as tiled floors, you...

Flat tire 369 X Turn ratchet 4 up and down until jack 3 is fully seated in take-up bracket 2 and the jack base evenly meets the ground X Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is amaximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground. Removing the wheel 1 Alignment bolt X Unscrew uppermost wheel bolt and removeit. ...

Flat tire 370 1 Wheel bolt for 18" and 19" light alloywheels 2 Wheel bolt for spare wheel (located incargo compartment with spare wheel) ! Wheel bolts 2 must be used when mounting the spare wheel with collapsibletire. The use of any wheel bolts other thanwheel bolts 2 for the spare wheel wit...

Flat tire 371 Version 1 1 Flap 2 Air pump switch 3 Electrical plug 4 Air hose with pressure gauge and ventscrew 5 Union nut Version 2 2 Air pump switch 3 Electrical plug 4 Pressure gauge 5 Union nut 6 Deflate button X Version 1 only: Open flap 1 on electric air pump. X Version 1 only: Pull out elect...

Flat tire 372 X Press I on electric air pump switch 2 . The electric air pump switches on andinflates the collapsible tire. X Inflate the collapsible tire to therecommended tire inflation pressure asspecified for your vehicle ( Y page 396). This should take approximately 5 minutes. G Warning! The ai...

Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only) 374 Therefore, your driving style must beadapted accordingly. Avoid abrupt steeringand driving maneuvers, as well as drivingover obstacles (road curbs, potholes, or off-road areas). This is especially important ifthe vehicle is heavily loaded.The emergen...

AdBlue ® (diesel engine only) 375 X Wait for approximately 2 minutes. X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch toposition 3 and hold it there for a maximum of 40 seconds or until the engine runssurge-free. If the engine still does not start, do not makeany further attempts to start the engine.Conta...

AdBlue ® (diesel engine only) 377 X Turn filler cap 3 counterclockwise and open it.Filler cap 3 is tethered with a plastic strap. 4 AdBlue ® refill container X Pull dust cap off of AdBlue ® refill container 4 . X Place AdBlue ® refill container 4 on the filler neck as illustrated and tighten itmoder...

Battery 378 Battery Safety notes A battery should always be sufficientlycharged in order to achieve its rated servicelife. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for batterymaintenance intervals.If you use your vehicle mostly for short-distance trips, you will need to have thebattery charge checked more frequ...

Battery 379 therefore do not have cell caps and thebattery cover is non-removable. Do notattempt to open the battery as otherwisethe battery will be damaged.Even though VRLA batteries do not requiretopping-up of the electrolyte level andcannot be opened to check the electrolytelevel, the battery con...

Jump starting 380 Have batteries charged at an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center. If you charge thebatteries yourself, follow the operatinginstructions for your charging device.Only use a battery charge unit with amaximum charging voltage of 14.8 V. X Charge battery in accordance with theinstructions o...

Towing the vehicle 382 negative terminal 5 of the charged battery first. X Start engine of the vehicle with thedischarged battery and run at idle speed.You can now turn on the electricalconsumers. Do not switch on theheadlamps under any circumstances. X Remove the jumper cables first fromnegative te...

Towing the vehicle 383 Installing towing eye bolt Depending on whether you are towing avehicle or you are being towed, the towing eyebolt can be screwed into threaded holeswhich are located behind covers on eachbumper.The towing eye bolt is supplied with thevehicle tool kit, located in the cargocomp...

Towing the vehicle 384 Removing towing eye bolt X Loosen towing eye bolt 1 counterclockwise with wheel wrench. X Unscrew towing eye bolt 1 . X Reinstalling cover: Engage cover 1 ( Y page 383) at top and press at bottom. X Store the towing eye bolt and wheel wrenchback into the vehicle tool kit. Towi...

Fuses 385 Note the following when freeing a strandedvehicle: R Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly ordiagonally, since it could result in damageto the chassis alignment. R Never try to free a vehicle that is stillcoupled to a trailer. R If possible, a vehicle equipped with a trailerhitch receiver sho...

Fuses 386 Fuse box in passenger compartment ! Do not use sharp objects such as a screwdriver to open the fuse box cover inthe dashboard. You could damage the fusebox cover or the dashboard. The fuse box is located behind a cover in thedashboard on the front passenger side. 1 Fuse box cover X Opening...

Fuses 387 X Opening: Open the cargo compartment. X Lift the cargo compartment cover( Y page 300). X Secure cargo compartment cover withsecuring hook ( Y page 301). X Fold cover 1 to the left as indicated by the arrow. X Closing: Install cover 1 in reverse order. Emergency engine shutdown If the engi...

389 Vehicle equipment ............................ 390Parts service ..................................... 390Warranty coverage ........................... 390Identification labels .......................... 391Engine ................................................ 393Rims and tires ...................

Warranty coverage 390 Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. Parts service All authorized ...

Identification labels 391 Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet Should you lose your Service and WarrantyInformation booklet, have an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center arrange for areplacement. It will be mailed to you. Identification labels 1 Certification label (on driver’s doorB-pillar) T...

Engine 393 Engine Model R 320 BlueTEC (251.125) 20 R 350 (251.165) 20 Engine 642 272 Mode of operation Diesel 4-stroke engine 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cylinders 6 6 Bore 3.27 in (83.00 mm) 3.66 in (92.90 mm) Stroke 3.62 in (92.00 mm) 3.39 in (86.00 mm) Total piston displacement 182...

Rims and tires 394 Rims and tires Notes ! Only use tires which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tiresapproved by Mercedes-Benz are developedto provide best possible performance inconjunction with the driving safety systemson your vehicle such as the ABS or theESP ® . Tires specially d...

Rims and tires 395 Same size tires Model R 350 R 320 BlueTEC R 350 (Sport Package) R 350 (AMG Sport Package) Rims (light alloy) 8 J x 18 H2 8 J x 19 H2 8 J x 19 H2 — AMG rims (light alloy) — — — 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 2.64 in (67 mm) 2.64 in (67 mm) 2.64 in (67 mm) 2.52 in (64 mm) All-season tir...

Rims and tires 396 Spare wheel ! Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim.If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operat...

Electrical system 397 Electrical system Model R 320 BlueTEC R 350 Alternator 14 V / 220 A 14 V / 180 A Starter motor 12 V / 2.0 kW 12 V / 1.4 kW Battery 12 V / 95 Ah 12 V / 70 Ah Spark plugs Type — Bosch Y 7 MPP33 Electrode gap — 0.031 in (0.8 mm) Tightening torque — 15 lb-ft - 18 lb-ft (20 Nm - 25 ...

Main dimensions 398 Main dimensions Model All models Overall vehicle length 204.0 in (5 181 mm) Overall vehicle width, exterior rear view mirrors folded out 85.4 in (2 168 mm) Overall vehicle height 26 65.5 in (1 663 mm) Wheelbase 126.6 in (3 215 mm) Track, front 64.7 in (1 643 mm) Track, rear 64.4 ...

Weights 399 Weights Model All models Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Technical data Z

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 400 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respectivelubricants must match. Therefore only useproducts tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. For information on tested and approvedproducts, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center o...

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 402 Approved engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for theirsuitability in our engines and durability for ourservice intervals. Therefore, only useapproved engine oils and oil filters requiredfor vehicles with Maintenance System.For a listing of approved en...

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 403 Brake fluid G Warning! During vehicle operation, the boiling pointof the brake fluid is continuously reducedthrough the absorption of moisture fromthe atmosphere.Under extremely strenuous operatingconditions, this moisture content can leadto the formation of bubb...

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 404 of these oxygenates to gasoline does notexceed 10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%.The ratio of methanol to gasoline must notexceed 3% plus additional cosolvents.Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is notallowed. Gasohol, which contains 10%ethanol and 90% unleaded g...

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 406 Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water andanticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides: R Corrosion protection R Freeze protection R Boiling protection (by increasing the boilingpoint) The cooling system was filled at the factorywith a coolant providing fr...

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 407 Model Approximate freeze protection -35‡ (-37†) -49‡ (-45†) Cooling system All models 5.0 US qt (4.75 l) 5.5 US qt (5.2 l) Washer system and headlamp cleaning system G Warning! Washer solvent/antifreeze is highlyflammable. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze o...

Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center hastrained technicians and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly.For expert advice and quality service, contactan authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.If you are interested in obtaining serviceliterature for your vehicle, ...