MetrisOperating Instructions

Mercedes-BenzOrder no. 6463 7357 13 Part no. 447 584 25 03 Edition 03-17

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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-BenzBefore you first drive off, read the OperatingInstructions carefully and familiarize yourselfwith your vehicle. Please adhere to the informa-tion and warning notes in this Operating Instruc-tions for your own safety and to ensure a longeroperating duration of the vehicle. Failure toobserve the instructions may lead to damage tothe vehicle or personal injury.Vehicle damage caused by a failure to observethe instructions is not covered by the New Vehi-cle Limited Warranty.The equipment or model designation of yourvehicle may differ according to:RModelROrderRCountry specificationRAvailabilityThe illustrations in this Operating Instructionsshow a left-hand-drive vehicle. The location ofvehicle parts and controls for right-hand drivevehicles differ accordingly.Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its vehi-cles to the state of the art.Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to introducechanges in:RDesignREquipmentRTechnologyTherefore, the descriptions provided may occa-sionally differ from your own vehicle.The following are integral parts of the vehicle:ROperating InstructionsRMaintenance or Service BookletREquipment-dependent operating instructionsKeep these printed documents in the vehicle atall times. Should you sell the vehicle, alwayspass the documents on to the new owner.

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Index ....................................................... 4

Introduction ......................................... 27Operating Instructions ........................... 27Service and vehicle operation ................ 27Proper use ............................................. 29Protection of the environment ............... 29Operating safety and vehicle approval............................................................... 30Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ............... 33QR code for rescue card ........................ 34Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 34

At a glance ........................................... 36Cockpit .................................................. 36Instrument cluster (vehicles withoutsteering wheel buttons) ......................... 37Instrument cluster (vehicles withsteering wheel buttons) ......................... 39Steering wheel buttons .......................... 41Center console ...................................... 42Overhead control panel ......................... 43Door control panel ................................. 43

Safety ................................................... 45Useful information ................................. 45Occupant safety .................................... 45Children in the vehicle ........................... 58Pets in the vehicle ................................. 64Driving safety systems ........................... 64Theft deterrent locking system .............. 67

Opening and closing ........................... 69Useful information ................................. 69Key ........................................................ 69Central locking ...................................... 73Driver's door and front-passengerdoor ....................................................... 74Sliding door ........................................... 74Electric sliding door ............................... 75Tailgate .................................................. 78Rear doors ............................................. 79Side windows ......................................... 81

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 84Useful information ................................. 84Seats ..................................................... 84Steering wheel ....................................... 91Mirrors ................................................... 91

Lights and windshield wipers ............ 94Useful information ................................. 94Exterior lighting ..................................... 94Interior lighting ...................................... 97Replacing bulbs: interior lighting andambient lamps ....................................... 98Replacing bulbs ................................... 100Windshield wipers ................................ 104

Climate control ................................. 108Useful information ............................... 108Overview of climate control systems ... 108Operating the climate control system .. 111Adjusting the air vents ......................... 118

Driving and parking .......................... 120Useful information ............................... 120Breaking-in notes ................................. 120Driving ................................................. 120Automatic transmission ....................... 126Refueling ............................................. 132Parking ................................................ 133Driving tips .......................................... 135Driving systems ................................... 142Towing a trailer .................................... 163

On-board computer and displays .... 169Useful information ............................... 169Important safety notes ........................ 169Display and operation .......................... 169On-board computer (vehicles withoutsteering wheel buttons) ....................... 171On-board computer (vehicles withsteering wheel buttons) ....................... 176Display messages (vehicles withoutsteering wheel buttons) ....................... 189Display messages (vehicles withsteering wheel buttons) ....................... 203

2 Contents

Indicator and warning lamps in theinstrument cluster ............................... 219

Multimedia systems in brief ............ 230Introduction ......................................... 230Audio 15 .............................................. 232

Stowing and features ....................... 238Useful information ............................... 238Stowage spaces and stowage com-partments ............................................ 238Sun visors ............................................ 239Cup holder ........................................... 239Bottle holder ........................................ 240Ashtray ................................................ 240Cigarette lighter ................................... 24012 V socket ......................................... 241Mobile communications equipment ..... 241

Transporting loads ............................ 242Useful information ............................... 242Loading guidelines ............................... 242Load distribution ................................. 243Securing loads ..................................... 244Lashing straps ..................................... 245Securing loads ..................................... 247Carrier systems ................................... 248

Maintenance and care ...................... 250Useful information ............................... 250Engine compartment ........................... 250Maintenance ........................................ 257Battery ................................................. 258Care ..................................................... 263

Breakdown assistance ..................... 270Useful information ............................... 270Where will I find...? .............................. 270Flat tire ................................................ 272Jump-starting ....................................... 272Tow-starting and towing away ............. 274Electrical fuses .................................... 276

Wheels and tires ............................... 277Useful information ............................... 277

Important safety notes ........................ 277Operation ............................................ 277Operation in winter .............................. 279Tire pressure ....................................... 280Loading the vehicle .............................. 288What you should know about wheelsand tires .............................................. 291Changing wheels ................................. 296Wheel and tire combination ................. 300Spare wheel ......................................... 301

Technical data ................................... 303Useful information ............................... 303Vehicle electronics .............................. 303Identification plates ............................. 303Service products and capacities .......... 304Vehicle data ......................................... 311

Contents 3

1, 2, 3 ...12 V socket ........................................ 241

AABS (anti-lock braking system)

Display message (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 204Display message (vehicle withoutsteering wheel buttons) ................. 190Function/notes ................................ 64Important safety notes .................... 64Warning lamp ................................. 222

Accelerationsee Kickdown

AccidentAutomaticmeasures after an acci-dent ................................................. 58

Activating/deactivating coolingwith air dehumidification ................. 112Active Parking Assist

Canceling/stopping active park-ing assistance ................................ 158Detecting parking spaces .............. 155Display message ............................ 214Exiting a parking space .................. 157Function/notes ............................. 154Important safety notes .................. 154Parking .......................................... 156Towing a trailer .............................. 154

Add-on equipment ............................... 32Additional indicators

Replacing bulbs ............................. 102Additional speedometer

On-board computer (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 186On-board computer (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 175

AdditivesEngine oil ....................................... 308Gasoline ......................................... 306

Air bagDisplay message (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 205Display message (vehicle withoutsteering wheel buttons) ................. 191

Air bagsDeployment ..................................... 56Front air bag (driver, frontpassenger) ....................................... 51Important safety notes .................... 50Introduction ..................................... 49Occupant Classification System(OCS) ............................................... 52PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-tor lamp ........................................... 46Side impact air bag .......................... 51Window curtain air bag .................... 52

Air pressuresee Tire pressure

Air ventsImportant safety notes .................. 118Setting the center air vents ........... 118Setting the rear-compartment airvents .............................................. 118Setting the side air vents ............... 118

Air ventssee Air vents

Air-conditioning systemsee Climate control

Alarm systemsee ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Alertness assistantsee ATTENTION ASSIST

Ambient lampChanging a bulb (front door) ............ 99Changing a bulb (tailgate) ................ 99Changing a bulb (vanity mirror) ........ 99

Anti-lock braking systemsee ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Anti-skid chainssee Snow chains

Anti-Theft Alarm systemsee ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Armrests .............................................. 90Ashtray ............................................... 240ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ........... 68ATTENTION ASSIST

Activating/deactivating (vehiclewith steering wheel buttons) ......... 185Activating/deactivating (vehiclewithout steering wheel buttons) .... 175Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 214

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Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 200Function/notes ............................. 150

ATTENTION ASSISTsee ATTENTION ASSIST

Audio 10Important safety notes .................. 230

Audio 15Bluetooth® settings ....................... 234Display overview ............................ 233Entering the passkey ..................... 234Important safety notes .................. 230Making a call ................................. 236Media mode ................................... 235Navigation ..................................... 236Overview ........................................ 232Telephone mode ............................ 236

Authorized workshopsee Qualified specialist workshop

AUTO lampDisplay messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196

AUTO lightsDisplay messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 210see Lights

Automatic car wash (care) ............... 264Automatic engine start (ECOstart/stop function) .................................... 124Automatic engine switch-off (ECOstart/stop function) .......................... 124Automatic headlamp mode ................ 95Automatic locking ............................... 74Automatic transmission

Accelerator pedal position ............. 130Changing gear ............................... 128DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 126Display message ............................ 218Drive program display .................... 128Driving tips .................................... 130Emergency running mode .............. 132Engaging drive position .................. 127Engaging neutral ............................ 127Engaging reverse gear ................... 127Engaging the park position ............ 127Gearshift recommendation ............ 131Important safety notes .................. 126

Kickdown ....................................... 130Manual shifting .............................. 130Overview ........................................ 126Problem (malfunction) ................... 132Program selector button ................ 129Rocking the vehicle free ................ 130Shift ranges ................................... 128Starting the engine ........................ 122Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 130Trailer towing ................................. 130Transmission oil change ................ 308Transmission position display(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 128Transmission positions .................. 127

Automatic transmission emer-gency mode ....................................... 132Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-ing) ...................................................... 314

BBackup lamp

Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 211

Backup lampsDisplay messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197Replacing bulbs ............................. 103

BAS (Brake Assist System)Function/notes ................................ 65

Basic settingssee Settings

Battery (SmartKey)Checking .......................................... 71Important safety notes .................... 71Replacing ......................................... 72

Battery (vehicle)Care ............................................... 263Charging ........................................ 262Connecting and installing .............. 261Disconnecting and removing ......... 259Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 212Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198Important safety notes .................. 258Jump starting ................................. 272Location ......................................... 259

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Before driving offImportant safety notes .................. 121

Beltsee Seat belts

Belt warning ......................................... 49Blind Spot Assist

Activating ....................................... 148Activating/deactivating (vehiclewith steering wheel buttons) ......... 185Collision warning ........................... 148Display message ............................ 216Important safety notes .................. 146Monitoring range of the sensors .... 147Notes/function .............................. 146Trailer towing ................................. 148Warning display ............................. 148

Blowersee Climate control

Bluetooth® Audio ............................... 182Brake

Display message (vehicle withoutsteering wheel buttons) ................. 190

Brake Assistsee BAS (Brake Assist System)

Brake assistancesee BAS (Brake Assist System)

Brake fluidChecking the level ......................... 255Display message (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 207Display message (vehicle withoutsteering wheel buttons) ................. 193Notes ............................................. 309

Brake force distributionsee EBD (electronic brake forcedistribution)

Brake lampsDisplay messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 210Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196Replacing bulbs ............................. 103Trailer display messages (vehiclewith steering wheel buttons) ......... 210Trailer display messages (vehiclewithout steering wheel buttons) .... 196

Brake pads/liningsNew ............................................... 138

BrakesABS .................................................. 64Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 145Applying the parking brake ............ 134BAS .................................................. 65Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 309Checking brake fluid level .............. 255Display message (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 204EBD .................................................. 65Hill start assist ............................... 123Important safety notes .................. 137New brake pads/linings ................ 138Parking brake (notes) ..................... 138Riding tips ...................................... 137Warning lamp ................................. 221

BreakdownVehicle tool kit ............................... 270see Towing away

ButtonsOn the instrument cluster .............. 171On the steering wheel .................... 176

CCalifornia

Important notice for retail cus-tomers and lessees .......................... 27

Camerasee Rear view camera

Carsee Vehicle

Car keysee SmartKey

Car washsee Care

CareCar wash ........................................ 264Carpets .......................................... 269Display ........................................... 268Exterior lights ................................ 266Interior ........................................... 267Notes ............................................. 263Paint .............................................. 265Plastic trim .................................... 268Power washer ................................ 264Rear view camera .......................... 267Roof lining ...................................... 269

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Seat belt ........................................ 269Seat cover ..................................... 268Sensors ......................................... 266Sliding door ................................... 267Steering wheel ............................... 268Trim pieces .................................... 268Washing by hand ........................... 264Washing the engine ....................... 265Wheels ........................................... 266Windows ........................................ 265Wiper blades .................................. 266

Cargo compartmentOptions .......................................... 244Seating ............................................ 86

Cargo compartment lampChanging bulbs ................................ 99

Cargo compartment lightingSwitching on centrally ...................... 98Switching on locally ......................... 98

Cargo tie-down ringsPermissible tensile load ................. 312

Center consoleControls ........................................... 42

Central lockingActivating/deactivating theacoustic locking confirmation (on-board computer) ............................ 188Automatic locking ............................ 74Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 188Emergency unlocking ....................... 70Locking/unlocking (buttons) ........... 73Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 69

Central locking systemsee Central locking

Change of address .............................. 28Change of ownership .......................... 28Changing a bulb

Ambient lamp in the front door ........ 99Halogen headlamps ....................... 100Mirror lamp in the headliner ............ 99Signal and ambient light in the tail-gate ............................................... 100Trunk lamp in the side trim panel .... 99

Changing bulbsAdditional turn signals ................... 102Ambient lamp in tailgate .................. 99Backup lamps ................................ 103

Brake lamps ................................... 103Cargo compartment lamp ................ 99Daytime running lamps .................. 102High-beam headlamps ................... 102Installing/removing a rear lampcluster ........................................... 103Installing/removing the cover inthe wheel arch ............................... 101Installing/removing the tail lamp ... 103Interior light ..................................... 98Interior lighting ................................ 98Low-beam headlamps .................... 101Overview of lamp types (frontbulbs) ............................................. 101Overview of lamp types (rearbulbs) ............................................. 102Parking lamps ................................ 102Rear fog lamp ................................ 103Rear interior light in the headliner ... 99Standing lamps (front) ................... 102Standing lamps (rear) .................... 103Tail lamps ...................................... 103Trunk lamp in the headliner ............. 98Turn signals (front) ......................... 102Turn signals (rear) .......................... 103see Changing light bulbs

Changing bulbssee Replacing bulbs

ChildRestraint system .............................. 59

Child seatForward-facing restraint system ...... 62LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seatanchors ............................................ 61On the front-passenger seat ............ 62Rearward-facing restraint system .... 62Top Tether ....................................... 61

Child-proof locksImportant safety notes .................... 63Sliding door ..................................... 63

ChildrenSpecial seat belt retractor ............... 59

Children in the vehicleImportant safety notes .................... 58

Cigarette lighter ................................ 240Cleaning

Trailer tow hitch ............................. 267

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Cleaningsee Care

Climate controlAir conditioning in the rear com-partment ........................................ 111Control panel for dual-zone auto-matic climate control ..................... 110Controlling automatically ............... 113Cooling with air dehumidification .. 112Defrosting the windows ................. 116Defrosting the windshield .............. 115Important safety notes .................. 108Information on dual-zone auto-matic climate control ..................... 110Information on TEMPMATIC (air-conditioning system) ..................... 109Overview of systems ...................... 108Problem with the rear windowdefroster ........................................ 116Rear-compartment air condition-ing ................................................. 111Refrigerant ..................................... 310Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 310Setting the air distribution ............. 114Setting the air vents ...................... 118Setting the airflow ......................... 114Setting the temperature ................ 113Switching air-recirculation modeon/off ............................................ 116Switching on/off ........................... 111Switching residual heat on/off ...... 117Switching the rear windowdefroster on/off ............................ 116Switching the synchronizationfunction on and off ........................ 115TEMPMATIC control panel (airconditioning) .................................. 109

ClockSetting (vehicle without steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 176

CockpitInstrument cluster (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................... 39Instrument cluster (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ............. 37Overview .......................................... 36see Instrument cluster

Coffee cup symbolsee ATTENTION ASSIST

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSISTActivating/deactivating the dis-tance warning function .................. 185Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 145Display message ............................ 214Distance warning function ............. 144Operation/notes ............................ 144

Collision warningsee COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST

COMAND displayCleaning ......................................... 268

Combination switch ............................ 96Communications equipment

Operation ....................................... 241Type approval/frequency .............. 303

Consumption statisticsFuel (vehicle with steering wheelbuttons) ......................................... 179Fuel (vehicle without steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 172

Control panelAbove the windshield ....................... 43Center console ................................ 42Climate control ................................ 42Driver's door .................................... 43

Convenience closing feature .............. 83Convenience opening

With the SmartKey ......................... 117Convenience opening feature ............ 82Conversions/equipment .................... 32Coolant (engine)

Adding ........................................... 255Checking the level ......................... 253Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 213Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198Displaying the temperature (on-board computer) ............................ 173Filling capacity ............................... 310Notes ............................................. 309Temperature display in the instru-ment cluster .................................. 170Warning lamp ................................. 225

Coolingsee Climate control

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Crosswind Assist ................................. 67Cruise control

Activating ....................................... 143Activation conditions ..................... 143Cruise control lever ....................... 142Deactivating ................................... 143Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 215Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 200Displaying the speed ..................... 142Driving system ............................... 142Function/notes ............................. 142Important safety notes .................. 142Problem (malfunction) ................... 144Resuming the stored speed ........... 143Setting a speed .............................. 143Storing and maintaining currentspeed ............................................. 143

Cup holder ......................................... 240Important safety notes .................. 239

Cup holdersee Cup holder

Customer Assistance Center(CAC) ..................................................... 32Customer Relations Department ....... 32

DDashboard

see CockpitDashboard lighting

see Instrument cluster lightingData

see Technical dataDate

Setting (vehicle with steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 187Setting (vehicle without steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 176

Daytime running lamp modesee Daytime running lamps

Daytime running lampsChanging bulbs .............................. 102Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 211Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197

Switching on/off (switch) ................ 95Dealership

see Qualified specialist workshopDeclarations of conformity ................. 31Delayed switch-off

Exterior lighting (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 187Interior lighting .............................. 188

Diagnostics connectionOperating safety and vehicleapproval ........................................... 31

Digital speedometerDisplaying (vehicle with steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 179Displaying (vehicle without steer-ing wheel buttons) ......................... 173

Dimensions ........................................ 311DIRECT SELECT lever

Automatic transmission ................. 126Display

Function/notes (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 177Function/notes (vehicle withoutsteering wheel buttons) ................. 171Permanent display (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 186Permanent display (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 175see Warning and indicator lamps

Display message (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons)

Safety systems .............................. 204Service interval display .................. 257

Display message (vehicle withoutsteering wheel buttons)

Safety systems .............................. 190Service interval display .................. 257

Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons)

Calling up ....................................... 203Driving systems ............................. 214Engine ............................................ 212Hiding ............................................ 203Important safety notes .................. 203Introduction ................................... 203Key ................................................ 219Lights ............................................. 209Setting the language ...................... 186

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Tires ............................................... 217Vehicle ........................................... 218

Displaymessages (vehicle withoutsteering wheel buttons)

Calling up ....................................... 189Driving systems ............................. 200Engine ............................................ 198Hiding ............................................ 189Important safety notes .................. 189Introduction ................................... 189Key ................................................ 203Lamps ............................................ 196Setting the language ...................... 174Tires ............................................... 201Vehicle ........................................... 202

Distance recorderDisplaying (vehicle with steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 178Displaying (vehicle without steer-ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172Setting the display unit (vehiclewithout steering wheel buttons) .... 175

Distance recordersee Trip odometer

Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 227Distance warning function ............... 144Door

Changing bulbs (ambient lamp) ....... 99Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 219Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202Indicator lamp ................................ 229

DoorsCentral locking/unlocking(SmartKey) ....................................... 69Control panel ................................... 43Emergency locking ........................... 71Emergency unlocking ....................... 71

Drinking and driving ......................... 136Drinks holder

see Bottle holderDrive program

Automatic transmission ................. 129Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 128

Driver's door and front-passengerdoor ...................................................... 74

Driving abroadFuel ................................................ 137Low-beam headlamps .................... 137Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 137

Driving off-roadsee Off-road driving

Driving on flooded roads .................. 139Driving safety systems

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 65EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 65ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-gram) ............................................... 65Important safety information ........... 64Overview .......................................... 64

Driving systemCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 144Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 200

Driving systemsActive Parking Assist ..................... 154ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 150Blind Spot Assist ............................ 146Cruise control ................................ 142Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 214Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 148PARKTRONIC ................................. 151Rear view camera .......................... 158

Driving tipsAutomatic transmission ................. 130Brakes ........................................... 137Break-in period .............................. 120Checking brake lining thickness .... 138Downhill gradient ........................... 137Drinking and driving ....................... 136Driving abroad ............................... 137Driving in mountainous areas ........ 141Driving in winter ............................. 139Driving on flooded roads ................ 139Driving on wet roads ...................... 139Exhaust check ............................... 136Fuel ................................................ 136General .......................................... 135Hydroplaning ................................. 139Icy road surfaces ........................... 139Important safety notes .................. 120

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Limited braking efficiency on sal-ted roads ....................................... 138New brake disks ............................ 138New brake pads/linings ................ 138Off-road driving .............................. 140Overrun cut-off .............................. 136Snow chains .................................. 280Speed limitation ............................. 136Towing a trailer .............................. 163Wet road surface ........................... 138

EEBD (electronic brake force distri-bution)

Display message (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 207Display message (vehicle withoutsteering wheel buttons) ................. 193Function/notes ................................ 65

ECO start/stop functionAutomatic engine start .................. 124Automatic engine switch-off .......... 124Deactivating/activating ................. 125General information ....................... 123Important safety notes .................. 124

Electric sliding doorFunction ........................................... 76Important safety notes .................... 75Obstacle detection ........................... 76Opening/closing from the inside ..... 77Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78Programming the key button ........... 78Resetting ......................................... 78Reversing feature ............................. 76

Electrical fusessee Fuses

Electrical sliding doorOpening/closing from the out-side .................................................. 76

Electronic brake force distributionsee EBD (electronic brake forcedistribution)

Electronic Stability Programsee ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

EmergencyAutomaticmeasures after an acci-dent ................................................. 58

Emergency brakingsee BAS (Brake Assist System)

Emergency releaseVehicle ............................................. 71

Emergency Tensioning DevicesActivation ......................................... 56

Emissions controlService and warranty information .... 27

EngineAltitude limit (diesel engine) .......... 141Changing the power output ............. 31Check Engine warning lamp ........... 225Cleaning instructions ..................... 265Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 212Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198ECO start/stop function ................ 123Engine number ............................... 304Irregular running ............................ 125Jump-starting ................................. 272Operating safety .............................. 31Starting .......................................... 122Starting problems .......................... 125Switching off .................................. 135Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 276

Engine electronicsNotes ............................................. 303Problem (malfunction) ................... 125

Engine jump startingsee Jump starting (engine)

Engine oilAdding ........................................... 253Additives ........................................ 308Checking the oil level using thedipstick .......................................... 252Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 213Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199Filling capacity ............................... 307Information about oil consump-tion ................................................ 308Notes about oil grades ................... 307Oil change ...................................... 308Oil level (note) ............................... 252Viscosity ........................................ 308

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Equipment and conversionssee Vehicle bodies

ESC (Electronic Stability Control)see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-gram)

Activating/deactivating (vehiclewith steering wheel buttons) ......... 184Activating/deactivating (vehiclewithout steering wheel buttons) .... 174Crosswind Assist ............................. 67Deactivating/activating ................... 66Display message (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 208Display message (vehicle withoutsteering wheel buttons) ................. 194Function/notes ................................ 65Important safety information ........... 66Trailer stabilization ........................... 67Warning lamp ................................. 222

Exhaust check ................................... 136Exterior lighting

see LightsExterior mirrors

Adjusting ......................................... 92Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 92

Eyeglasses compartment ................. 238

FFirst-aid kit ......................................... 272Flat tire

Changing a wheel/mounting thespare wheel ................................... 297

Fogged up-up windowssee Climate control

FrequenciesMobile phone ................................. 303Two-way radio ................................ 303

Front fog lampsChanging bulbs .............................. 100Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 211Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197Switching on/off .............................. 95

Front-passenger's seatsee Seats

FuelAdditives (gasoline) ........................ 306Consumption information .............. 306Consumption statistics (vehiclewith steering wheel buttons) ......... 179Consumption statistics (vehiclewithout steering wheel buttons) .... 172Displaying the current consump-tion (vehicle with steering wheelbuttons) ......................................... 178Displaying the current consump-tion (vehicle without steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 173Displaying the range (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 178Displaying the range (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 173Driving abroad ............................... 137Driving tips .................................... 136Fuel content display (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 171Fuel gauge (vehicle with steeringwheel buttons) ................................. 39Grade (gasoline) ............................ 305Important safety notes .................. 305Problem (malfunction) ................... 133Refueling ........................................ 132Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 305

Fuel contentDisplay (vehicle without steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 171

Fuel levelGauge (vehicle with steeringwheel buttons) ................................. 39

Fuel tankProblem (malfunction) ................... 133

Fuel tanksee Fuel tank

Fuel tank reserve levelDisplay messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 213Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199

Fuses .................................................. 276

GGasoline ............................................. 305

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Gearshift recommendationDisplay (vehicle with steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 177Display (vehicle without steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 171

Genuine parts ...................................... 33Glove box ........................................... 238GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-tion) .................................................... 294Guide rail

Maximum tensile strength ............. 313

HHandbrake

see Parking brakeHandling control system

see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)Hands-free system

see Mobile phoneHazard warning lamps ........................ 96Head restraints

Adjusting (manually) ........................ 89Important safety notes .................... 89Removing/installing ........................ 89

HeadlampsChanging bulbs (halogen head-lamps) ............................................ 100Fogging up ....................................... 97see Automatic headlamp mode

Heatingsee Climate control

High-beam headlampsDisplay messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 210Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197Replacing bulbs ............................. 102Switching on/off .............................. 96

Hill start assist .................................. 123Hood

Closing ........................................... 251Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 219Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202Important safety notes .................. 250Opening ......................................... 251

Hydroplaning ..................................... 139

IIgnition lock

see SmartKey positions (ignition lock)Immobilizer .......................................... 67Indicator lamps

see Warning and indicator lampsIndicators

see Turn signalsInsect protection on the radiator ...... 33Instrument cluster

Buttons (vehicle without steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 171Overview (vehicle with steeringwheel buttons) ................................. 39Overview (vehicle without steer-ing wheel buttons) ........................... 37Warning and indicator lamps(vehicle with steering wheel but-tons) ................................................ 40Warning and indicator lamps(vehicle without steering wheelbuttons) ........................................... 38

Instrument cluster lighting .............. 169Interior lighting

Automatic control ............................ 97Delayed switch-off (on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 188General notes .................................. 97Manual control ................................. 98Notes on changing bulbs ................. 98Overview .......................................... 97Reading lamp ................................... 97Rear interior light in the grab han-dle .................................................... 98Replacing bulbs ............................... 98Switching the cargo compartmentlighting on/off (cargo compart-ment) ............................................... 98Switching the cargo compartmentlighting on/off (dashboard) .............. 98Switching the rear compartmentlighting on centrally ......................... 98

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JJack

Holder in the cargo compartment .. 272Jacking points ................................ 297Scope of tire-changing tools .......... 270Storage location ............................ 270Stowage compartment in the rear .. 270Stowage space in the cargo com-partment ........................................ 271Using ............................................. 297

Jump starting (engine) ...................... 272

KKey

Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 219Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 203Position in the ignition lock ............ 121

Kickdown ........................................... 130

LLamps

Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196see Warning and indicator lamps

Lane detection (automatic)see Lane Keeping Assist

Lane Keeping AssistActivating/deactivating ................. 149Display message ............................ 215Function/information .................... 148Setting sensitivity (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 185Setting the sensitivity .................... 150

LanguageDisplay (vehicle with steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 186Display (vehicle without steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 174

Lashing points and tie downsPermissible tensile load ................. 312

Lashing strapImportant safety notes .................. 245Tensioning strap .................... 246, 247

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seatanchors ................................................ 61License plate lamp

Changing bulbs .............................. 100License plate lamps

Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 210Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197

Light sensorDisplay messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 210Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196

Lightingsee Lights

LightsActivating/deactivating the inte-rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 188Automatic headlamp mode .............. 95Changing bulbs (halogen head-lamps) ............................................ 100Changing bulbs (interior lights) ........ 98Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 209Driving abroad ............................... 137Fog lamps ........................................ 95Hazard warning lamps ..................... 96High beam flasher ............................ 96High-beam headlamps ..................... 96Important safety notes .................... 94Light switch ..................................... 94Low-beam headlamps ...................... 95Parking lamps .................................. 94Rear fog lamp .................................. 95Replacing bulbs (halogen head-lamps) ............................................ 100Standing lamps ................................ 94Switching the daytime runninglamps on/off (switch) ...................... 95Switching the exterior lightingdelayed switch-off on/off (on-board computer) ............................ 187Switching the surround lightingon/off (on-board computer) .......... 187Turn signals ..................................... 96

Limited Warranty ................................ 27Load distribution ............................... 243

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Load protection net ........................... 247Loading guidelines ............................ 242Loading rails

Maximum tensile strength ............. 313Loads

Securing ........................................ 244Transporting .................................. 242

Lockingsee Central locking

Locking (doors)Emergency locking ........................... 71

Locking centrallysee Central locking

Low-beam headlampsDisplay messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 209Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196Driving abroad ............................... 137Replacing bulbs ............................. 101Switching on/off .............................. 95

Lumbar support ................................... 85

MM+S tires ............................................ 279Maintenance ...................................... 257Maintenance points under thehood .................................................... 252Maximum speed

Speed limitation ............................. 136Mechanical key

Function/notes ................................ 70Inserting .......................................... 71Locking vehicle ................................ 71Removing ......................................... 71

Media InterfaceConnections ..................................... 42

Memory card (audio) ......................... 182Mercedes-Benz Commercial VanCenter

see Qualified specialist workshopMercedes-Benz Service24h .............. 272Message memory

On-board computer (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 203On-board computer (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 189

Messagessee Warning and indicator lamps

MirrorsExterior mirrors ................................ 92Important safety notes .................... 91Rear-view mirror .............................. 92see Vanity mirror

Mobile phoneType approval/frequency .............. 303

Mobile phonesee Telephone

Model designationsee Vehicle identification plate

Modifying the programming(SmartKey) ........................................... 70Motor oil additives

see AdditivesMounting wheels

Lowering the vehicle ...................... 299Mounting a new wheel ................... 298Preparing the vehicle ..................... 297Raising the vehicle ......................... 297Removing a wheel .......................... 298Removing andmounting the sparewheel ............................................. 301Securing the vehicle against roll-ing away ........................................ 297

MP3Operation ....................................... 182

Multimedia systemImportant safety notes .................. 230

NNavigation

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 180Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-cle ....................................................... 120

OOccupant Classification System(OCS)

Conditions ....................................... 52Faults ............................................... 56Operation ......................................... 53System self-test ............................... 55

Occupant safetyAir bags ........................................... 49

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Automaticmeasures after an acci-dent ................................................. 58Belt warning ..................................... 49Children in the vehicle ..................... 58Important safety notes .................... 45Introduction to the restraint sys-tem .................................................. 45Occupant Classification System(OCS) ............................................... 52PASSENGER AIR BAG indicatorlamps ............................................... 46Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64Restraint system warning lamp ........ 45Seat belt .......................................... 46

OCSConditions ....................................... 52Faults ............................................... 56Operation ......................................... 53System self-test ............................... 55

OdometerDisplaying (vehicle with steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 178Displaying (vehicle without steer-ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172Setting the display unit (vehiclewith steering wheel buttons) ......... 186Setting the display unit (vehiclewithout steering wheel buttons) .... 175

Off-road drivingChecklist after driving off-road ...... 141Important safety notes .................. 140Rules for driving off-road ............... 140

Oilsee Engine oil

On-board computer (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons)

Assistance menu ........................... 183Audio menu ................................... 181Date menu ..................................... 187Display messages .......................... 203Factory settings ............................. 188Important safety notes .................. 169Instrument cluster menu ............... 186Lights menu ................................... 187Menu overview .............................. 178Message memory .......................... 203Navigation menu ............................ 180Operating ....................................... 176

Permanent display ......................... 186Service menu ................................. 185Setting the date ............................. 187Setting the display ......................... 186Setting the display language .......... 186Setting the language ...................... 186Setting the time ............................. 187Settings menu ............................... 186Standard display ............................ 178Telephone menu ............................ 182Time menu ..................................... 187Trip menu ...................................... 178Vehicle menu ................................. 188

On-board computer (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons)

Coolant temperature displaymenu ............................................. 173Current fuel consumption menu .... 173Date menu ..................................... 176Digital speedometer menu ............. 173Display messages .......................... 189Distance menu ............................... 172Factory settings ............................. 174Important safety notes .................. 169Menu overview .............................. 172Message memory .......................... 189Operating ....................................... 171Permanent display ......................... 175Range menu ................................... 173Setting the date ............................. 176Setting the display ......................... 175Setting the display language .......... 174Setting the language ...................... 174Setting the time ............................. 176Settings menu ............................... 174Standard display menu .................. 172Time menu ..................................... 176Trip computer menu ...................... 172

On-board computer (vehicles withsteering wheel buttons)

Displaying the service message ..... 258On-board computer (vehicles with-out steering wheel buttons)

Displaying the service message ..... 258On-board diagnostics interface

see Diagnostics connectionOperating Instructions

Before the first journey .................... 27

16 Index

Limited Warranty ............................. 27Operating safety

Limited Warranty ............................. 27Operating safety and vehicleapproval

Attachments and bodies .................. 32Changing the engine power out-put ................................................... 31Correct use ...................................... 29Declaration of conformity ................ 31Equipment and conversions ............. 32Important safety notes .................... 30Information about body/equip-ment mounting directives ................ 32Notes on operating the vehicle ........ 30Qualified specialist workshop .......... 31Registering your vehicle ................... 32

Operating systemOn-board computer (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 176On-board computer (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 171

Operator's ManualGeneral notes .................................. 27Vehicle equipment ........................... 27

Outside temperature display ........... 170Overhead control panel ...................... 43Overrevving range ............................. 170Overrun cutoff ................................... 136

PPaint code number ............................ 303Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 265Parking ............................................... 133

Important safety notes .................. 133Parking brake ................................ 134Rear view camera .......................... 158see Active Parking Assistsee PARKTRONIC

Parking aidActive Parking Assist ..................... 154see PARKTRONICsee Rear view camera

Parking assistancesee PARKTRONIC

Parking brakeDisplay message (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 208Display message (vehicle withoutsteering wheel buttons) ................. 195Notes/function .............................. 134Warning lamp ................................. 134

Parking brakesee Parking brake

Parking lampsChanging bulbs .............................. 102

PARKTRONICDeactivating/activating ................. 153Display messages .......................... 214Driving system ............................... 151Function/notes ............................. 151Important safety notes .................. 151Problem (malfunction) ................... 154Range of the sensors ..................... 152Roll-back warning .......................... 153Trailer towing ................................. 154Warning display ............................. 153

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFFIndicator lamp .................................. 46

Passenger compartment air-condi-tioning system

see Climate controlPassenger compartment heating

see Climate controlPedestrian protection

see HoodPets in the vehicle ............................... 64Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-tions) .................................................. 268Power washers .................................. 264Power windows

see Side windowsPreparing for a journey

Checks in the vehicle ..................... 121Visual check of the vehicle exte-rior ................................................. 121

Program selector button .................. 129Protection against theft

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)Protection of the environment

General notes .................................. 29Pulling away

Automatic transmission ................. 122

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Hill start assist ............................... 123

QQR code

Rescue card ..................................... 34Qualified specialist workshop ........... 31

RRadiator cover ..................................... 33Radio

Important safety notes .................. 230Selecting a station ......................... 181see separate operating instructions

Radio-wave reception/transmis-sion in the vehicle

Declaration of conformity ................ 31Radio/navigation

Important safety notes .................. 230Rail transport

see Transport by railRain sensor

Setting the sensitivity .................... 104Setting the sensitivity (vehiclewith steering wheel buttons) ......... 188Setting the sensitivity (vehiclewithout steering wheel buttons) .... 175

Reading lamp ....................................... 97Rear bench seat

EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature ............... 87General notes .................................. 86Installation options .......................... 86Removing/installing (standardrear bench seat) ............................... 88Seat anchorage ................................ 86Seat rails .......................................... 86Seating variants ............................... 86

Rear compartmentActivating/deactivating climatecontrol ........................................... 111Seating variants ............................... 86Setting the air vents ...................... 118Setting the temperature ................ 113Switching the interior lighting on/off .................................................... 98

Rear doorDisplay messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 219Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202Important safety notes .................... 79Indicator lamp ................................ 229Opening at an angle of 180° or270° ................................................ 81Opening dimensions ...................... 311Opening/closing from inside ........... 80Opening/closing from the out-side .................................................. 80

Rear doors ............................................ 79Rear fog lamp

Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 211Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197Replacing bulbs ............................. 103Switching on/off .............................. 95

Rear view cameraCleaning instructions ..................... 267Coupling up a trailer function ........ 162Function/notes ............................. 158General notes ................................ 158Important safety notes .................. 159Messages in the display ................. 160Reverse parking ............................. 161Switching on/off ........................... 159

Rear window defrosterProblem (malfunction) ................... 116Switching on/off ........................... 116

Rear window wiperReplacing the wiper blade .............. 106Switching on/off ........................... 104

Rear-compartment air-condition-ing system

see Climate controlRear-compartment heating

see Climate controlRear-view mirror

Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 92Recuperation display ........................ 173Recycling

see Protection of the environment

18 Index

Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-tem)

Important safety notes .................. 310Refueling

Fuel filler flap ................................. 133Fuel gauge (vehicle with steeringwheel buttons) ................................. 39Fuel gauge (vehicle without steer-ing wheel buttons) ......................... 171Refueling procedure (fuel) ............. 133see Fuel

Remote controlsee Key

Replacing bulbsImportant safety notes .................. 100

Reporting safety defects .................... 32Rescue card ......................................... 34Reserve (fuel tank)

see FuelReserve fuel

Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 213Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199Warning lamp ................................. 225

Residual heat (climate control) ........ 117Restraint system

Display message (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 209Display message (vehicle withoutsteering wheel buttons) ................. 195Introduction ..................................... 45Warning lamp ................................. 224Warning lamp (function) ................... 45

Reverse warning feature .................. 123Reversing feature

Electric sliding door ......................... 76Side windows ................................... 82

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 28Roof carrier

Maximum payload .......................... 313Notes ............................................. 248

Roof lining and carpets (cleaningguidelines) ......................................... 269Roof load (roof carrier) ..................... 313

SSafety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 58Operating safety .............................. 30see Occupant safety

Safety systemsee Driving safety systems

Seat beltsAdjusting the height ......................... 48Cleaning ......................................... 269Correct usage .................................. 48Fastening ......................................... 48Important safety guidelines ............. 47Introduction ..................................... 46Releasing ......................................... 49Warning lamp ................................. 220Warning lamp (function) ................... 49

SeatsAdjusting (manually) ........................ 85Adjusting lumbar support ................ 85Adjusting the head restraint ............ 89Armrest ............................................ 90Cleaning the cover ......................... 268Correct driver's seat position ........... 84Important safety notes .................... 84Seat heating .................................... 90

Selecting gearsee Automatic transmission

Selector leverCleaning ......................................... 268see Automatic transmission

Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 266Service interval display

Calling up the service due date ...... 258Hiding service messages ............... 258Notes ............................................. 257

Service menu (on-board com-puter) .................................................. 185Service phone number ...................... 272Service products

Brake fluid ..................................... 309Coolant (engine) ............................ 309Engine oil ....................................... 307Fuel ................................................ 305Important safety notes .................. 304Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-tem) ............................................... 310

Index 19

Transmission oil ..................... 308, 309Washer fluid ................................... 311

Setting the air distribution ............... 114Setting the airflow ............................ 114Setting the speed

see Cruise controlSettings

Factory (vehicle with steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 188Factory (vehicle without steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 174On-board computer (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 186On-board computer (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 174

Side impact air bag ............................. 51Side windows

Cleaning ......................................... 265Convenience closing feature ............ 83Convenience opening feature .......... 82Hinged side windows ....................... 81Important safety information ........... 81Opening/closing .............................. 82Overview .......................................... 81Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83Resetting ......................................... 83

Signal and ambient lightChanging a bulb ............................. 100

Sliding doorChild-proof locks .............................. 63Cleaning ......................................... 267Important safety notes .................... 74Indicator lamp ................................ 229Opening/closing from the inside ..... 75Opening/closing from the out-side .................................................. 75see Electric sliding door

SmartKeyChanging the battery ....................... 72Changing the programming ............. 70Checking the battery ....................... 71Convenience closing feature ... 83, 117Convenience opening feature .......... 82Door central locking/unlocking ....... 69Important safety notes .................... 69Loss ................................................. 72Mechanical key ................................ 70Problem (malfunction) ..................... 72

SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 121Snow chains ...................................... 280Sockets .............................................. 241Spare wheel

General notes ................................ 301Important safety notes .................. 301Removing/mounting ...................... 301

Special seat belt retractor .................. 59Specialist workshop ............................ 31Speed, controlling

see Cruise controlSpeedometer

Activating/deactivating the addi-tional speedometer (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 186Activating/deactivating the addi-tional speedometer (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 175Digital (vehicle with steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 179Digital (vehicle without steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 173General notes ................................ 170In the instrument cluster (vehiclewith steering wheel buttons) ............ 39In the instrument cluster (vehiclewithout steering wheel buttons) ...... 37Setting the display unit (vehiclewith steering wheel buttons) ......... 186Setting the display unit (vehiclewithout steering wheel buttons) .... 175

SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-tem)

see Restraint systemStanding lamp

Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 211

Standing lampsDisplay messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 102Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 103Switching on/off .............................. 94

Start/stop functionsee ECO start/stop function

Startingsee Starting (engine)

20 Index

Starting (engine) ................................ 122Status overview (on-board com-puter) .................................................. 184Steering

Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 219Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202Warning lamps ............................... 229

Steering wheelAdjusting ......................................... 91Button overview ............................... 41Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 176Cleaning ......................................... 268Paddle shifters ............................... 130

Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 130Stickers

General safety notes ........................ 29Stowage net ....................................... 239Stowage spaces

see Stowage spaces and stowagecompartments

Stowage spaces and stowage com-partments

Eyeglasses compartment ............... 238Glove box ....................................... 238Important safety notes .................. 238Stowage net ................................... 239

Summer openingsee Convenience opening feature

Summer tires ..................................... 279Sun visor

Changing a bulb (mirror lamp) ......... 99Overview ........................................ 239

Surround lighting (on-board com-puter) .................................................. 187Switching air-recirculation modeon/off ................................................. 116Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 68

TTachometer ........................................ 170Tail lamps

Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196Replacing bulbs ............................. 103

Trailer display messages (vehiclewith steering wheel buttons) ......... 210Trailer display messages (vehiclewithout steering wheel buttons) .... 196

TailgateChanging bulbs (ambient lamp) ....... 99Changing bulbs (signal and ambi-ent light) ........................................ 100Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 219Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202Important safety notes .................... 78Opening dimensions ...................... 311Opening/closing from the out-side .................................................. 79

Tank contentsDisplaying the range (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 178Displaying the range (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 173

Technical dataCapacities ...................................... 304Cargo tie-down points .................... 312Guide rail ....................................... 313Loading rails .................................. 313Roof carrier .................................... 313Tires/wheels ................................. 300Trailer tow hitch ............................. 313Vehicle data ................................... 311Vehicle dimensions ........................ 311

TelephoneAccepting a call ............................. 183Display message ............................ 219Introduction ................................... 182Number from the phone book ........ 183Redialing ........................................ 183Rejecting/ending a call ................. 183

TemperatureCoolant (display in the instrumentcluster) .......................................... 170Coolant (display in the on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 173Outside temperature ...................... 170Setting (climate control) ................ 113

Theft deterrent systemsATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68Immobilizer ...................................... 67

Index 21

TimeSetting (vehicle with steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 187Setting the time (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 187Setting the time (vehicle withoutsteering wheel buttons) ................. 176

Tire pressureCalling up (on-board computer) ..... 284Checking manually ........................ 284Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 217Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 201Important safety notes .................. 284Maximum ....................................... 284Notes ............................................. 283Recommended ............................... 280Tables ............................................ 288Tire label ........................................ 281

Tire pressure monitorChecking the tire pressure elec-tronically ........................................ 286Function/notes ............................. 284General notes ................................ 284Important safety notes .................. 285Restarting ...................................... 287Warning lamp ................................. 228Warning message .......................... 286

Tire pressure table ............................ 288Tires

Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 295Average weight of the vehicleoccupants (definition) .................... 294Bar (definition) ............................... 294Changing a wheel .......................... 296Characteristics .............................. 294Checking ........................................ 278Curb weight (definition) ................. 295Definition of terms ......................... 294Direction of rotation ...................... 296Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 217Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 201Distribution of the vehicle occu-pants (definition) ............................ 296

DOT (Department of Transporta-tion) (definition) ............................. 294DOT, Tire Identification Number(TIN) ............................................... 293GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)(definition) ..................................... 294GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-nition) ............................................ 294GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-inition) ........................................... 295GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-ing) (definition) .............................. 295Important safety notes .................. 277Increased vehicle weight due tooptional equipment (definition) ...... 294Information on driving .................... 277Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 295Labeling (overview) ........................ 291Load bearing index (definition) ...... 296Load index ..................................... 293Load index (definition) ................... 295M+S tires ....................................... 279Maximum load on a tire (defini-tion) ............................................... 295Maximum loaded vehicle weight(definition) ..................................... 295Maximum permissible tire pres-sure (definition) ............................. 295Maximum tire load ......................... 293Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 295Optional equipment weight (defi-nition) ............................................ 295PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-inition) ........................................... 295Replacing ....................................... 296Service life ..................................... 278Sidewall (definition) ....................... 295Snow chains .................................. 280Speed rating (definition) ................ 294Storing ........................................... 296Structure and characteristics(definition) ..................................... 294Summer tires ................................. 279TIN (Tire Identification Number)(definition) ..................................... 296Tire bead (definition) ...................... 295Tire pressure (definition) ................ 295Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 294

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Tire size designation, load-bearingcapacity, speed rating .................... 291Tire tread ....................................... 278Tire tread (definition) ..................... 295Total load limit (definition) ............. 296Traction (definition) ....................... 296TWR (permissible trailer drawbarnoseweight) (definition) ................. 296Uniform Tire Quality GradingStandards (definition) .................... 294Wear indicator (definition) ............. 296Wheel and tire combination ........... 300Wheel rim (definition) .................... 294Wheel/tire combinations ............... 300

Toolsee Vehicle tool kit

Top Tether ............................................ 61Tow-starting

Emergency engine starting ............ 276Important safety notes .................. 274

TowingIf the vehicle is stuck ..................... 276Installing/removing the towingeye ................................................. 275

Towing a trailerActive Parking Assist ..................... 154Axle load, permissible .................... 314Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 267Coupling up a trailer ...................... 165Decoupling a trailer ....................... 167Driving tips .................................... 163Notes on retrofitting ...................... 313Power supply ................................. 168Trailer loads ................................... 314

Towing awayImportant safety guidelines ........... 274With both axles on the ground ....... 276With the rear axle raised ................ 275

Towing eye ......................................... 270Trailer coupling

see Towing a trailerTrailer loads and drawbar nose-weights ............................................... 167Trailer operation

Lights display messages (vehiclewith steering wheel buttons) ......... 209Lights display messages (vehiclewithout steering wheel buttons) .... 196

Trailer towingBlind Spot Assist ............................ 148ESP® ................................................ 67PARKTRONIC ................................. 154Permissible trailer loads anddrawbar noseweights ..................... 167

Transmissionsee Automatic transmission

Transmission oil ........................ 308, 309Transmission positions

Automatic transmission ................. 127Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 128

TransportLashing straps ............................... 245Loading guidelines ......................... 242Stickers ......................................... 245Vehicle ........................................... 276

Transport by rail ................................ 137Transportation

Rail ................................................ 137Transportation aids

Load protection net ....................... 247Transporting

Cargo compartment variations ...... 244Load distribution ............................ 243Securing a load .............................. 244

Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-tions) .................................................. 268Trip computer

Displaying (vehicle with steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 179Displaying (vehicle without steer-ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172Resetting (vehicle with steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 179Resetting (vehicle without steer-ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172Selecting the display units (vehi-cle with steering wheel buttons) .... 186Selecting the display units (vehi-cle without steering wheel but-tons) .............................................. 175

Trip odometerDisplaying (vehicle with steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 178Displaying (vehicle without steer-ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172

Index 23

Resetting (vehicle with steeringwheel buttons) ............................... 179Resetting (vehicle without steer-ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172Setting the display unit (vehiclewith steering wheel buttons) ......... 186Setting the display unit (vehiclewithout steering wheel buttons) .... 175

Trip odometersee Trip odometer

Turn signalChanging bulbs (additional turnsignals) .......................................... 102

Turn signalsDisplay messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 210Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 102Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 103Switching on/off .............................. 96Trailer display messages (vehiclewith steering wheel buttons) ......... 209Trailer display messages (vehiclewithout steering wheel buttons) .... 196

Two-way radiosType approval/frequency .............. 303

TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-nition) ................................................. 296Type identification plate

see Vehicle identification plate

UUnlocking

Emergency unlocking ....................... 71From inside the vehicle (centralunlocking button) ............................. 73With emergency key element ........... 70

USB (audio)Playing ........................................... 182

VVanity mirror

Changing a bulb (mirror lamp) ......... 99Sun visor ........................................ 239

VehicleData acquisition ............................... 34

Display messages (vehicle withsteering wheel buttons) ................. 218Display messages (vehicle with-out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202Electronics ..................................... 303Emergency unlocking ....................... 70Equipment ....................................... 27Limited Warranty ............................. 27Loading .......................................... 288Locking (in an emergency) ............... 71Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 69Lowering ........................................ 299Maintenance .................................... 28Operating safety .............................. 30Parking for a long period ................ 135Pulling away ................................... 122Raising ........................................... 297Registration ..................................... 32Reporting problems ......................... 32Securing from rolling away ............ 133Towing away .................................. 274Transporting .................................. 276Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 71Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 69

Vehicle batterysee Battery (vehicle)

Vehicle bodies ..................................... 32Body/equipment mounting direc-tives for trucks ................................. 32

Vehicle checksee Preparing for a journey

Vehicle data ....................................... 311Vehicle dimensions ........................... 311Vehicle emergency locking ................ 71Vehicle identification number

see VINVehicle identification plate .............. 303Vehicle key

see SmartKeyVehicle tool kit

in the seat base ............................. 270Scope ............................................ 270Storage location ............................ 270Stowage compartment in the rear .. 270Stowage space in the cargo com-partment ........................................ 271

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Ventilationsee Climate control

VINEngine compartment ..................... 304Type plate ...................................... 303

WWarning

Stickers ........................................... 29Warning and indicator lamps

ABS ................................................ 222Brakes ........................................... 221Check Engine ................................. 225COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 227Coolant .......................................... 225Distance warning ........................... 227Door ............................................... 229ESP® .............................................. 222ESP® OFF ....................................... 224Fuel tank ........................................ 225General notes ................................ 219Overview (vehicle with steeringwheel buttons) ................................. 40Overview (vehicle without steer-ing wheel buttons) ........................... 38Parking brake ................................ 134PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 46Rear door ....................................... 229Reserve fuel ................................... 225Restraint system ............................ 224Seat belt ........................................ 220Sliding door ................................... 229Steering .................................