2004 Mercedes-benz G Class Owners Manual

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G 500 G 55 AMG Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers, we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time: 앫 Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. 앫 Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are de- signed to acquaint you with the opera- tion of your Mercedes-Benz. 앫 Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc- cupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company Introduction.......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 13 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada............................... 13 Where to find it.................................... 15 Symbols............................................... 16 Operating safety .................................. 17 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 17 Problems with your vehicle.................. 18 Reporting safety defects...................... 19 Reporting safety defects ................ 19 At a glance .......................................... 21 Cockpit................................................. 22 Instrument cluster ................................ 24 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26 Center console ..................................... 27 Upper part ...................................... 27 Lower part ...................................... 28 Overhead control panel ........................ 29 Door control panel................................ 30 Getting started ................................... 31 Unlocking ............................................. 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey.......... 32 Adjusting .............................................. 34 Seats............................................... 34 Steering wheel ................................ 37 Mirrors............................................ 38 Contents Driving.................................................. 40 Fastening the seat belt ................... 40 Starting the engine ......................... 43 Switching on headlamps................. 46 Turn signals and high beam ............ 46 Windshield wipers........................... 47 Rear window wiper/washer............ 49 Problems while driving.................... 50 Parking and locking.............................. 51 Parking brake ................................. 51 Switching off headlamps................. 52 Turning off engine........................... 52 Safety and Security ........................... 55 Occupant safety ................................... 56 Airbags ........................................... 57 Seat belts ....................................... 62 Children in the vehicle .................... 65 Blocking rear door window operation ........................................ 71 Panic alarm .......................................... 73 Contents Driving and safety systems .................. 74 ABS ................................................ 74 BAS ................................................ 76 4-ETS.............................................. 77 EBB................................................. 78 ESP................................................. 78 Anti-theft systems................................ 82 Immobilizer..................................... 82 Anti-theft alarm .............................. 82 Tow-away alarm ............................. 83 Controls in detail ............................... 85 Locking and unlocking ......................... 86 SmartKey ....................................... 86 Opening the doors from the inside . 89 Opening the tailgate....................... 89 Closing the tailgate ........................ 90 Separately locking the tailgate ....... 90 Separately unlocking the tailgate ... 91 Automatic central locking .............. 91 Locking and unlocking from the inside ....................................... 92 Seats ................................................... 94 Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 94 Removing and installing front seat head restraints............................... 95 Synchronizing head restraints and seat adjustment fore and aft for front seats...................................... 95 Rear seat head restraints ............... 96 Multicontour seat*......................... 97 Heated seats.................................. 98 Memory function ............................... 101 Storing positions into memory ..... 102 Recalling positions from memory. 102 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ........................... 103 Lighting.............................................. 104 Exterior lamp switch..................... 104 Combination switch ..................... 107 Hazard warning flasher ................ 108 Interior lighting............................. 109 Rear interior lamps....................... 110 Cargo compartment lamps........... 110 Instrument cluster ............................. 112 Instrument cluster illumination .... 112 Coolant temperature display........ 112 Trip odometer .............................. 113 Tachometer.................................. 113 Outside temperature indicator..... 114 Control system .................................. 115 Multifunction display.................... 115 Multifunction steering wheel........ 116 Menus.......................................... 118 Standard display menu ................ 120 AUDIO menu ................................ 120 NAVI menu................................... 122 Malfunction memory menu .......... 122 Settings menu.............................. 123 Trip computer menu..................... 136 TEL menu ..................................... 137 Automatic transmission..................... 140 One-touch gearshifting ................ 141 Gear ranges ................................. 142 Gear selector lever position ......... 142 Accelerator position..................... 144 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 144 Contents Transfer case..................................... 145 Gear range ................................... 145 Switching transfer case................ 145 Differential locks ............................... 148 A few words about differentials and differential locks.................... 149 Switching differential locks on and off..................................... 150 Good visibility .................................... 152 Rear view mirror........................... 152 Headlamp cleaning system .......... 153 Sun visors .................................... 154 Rear window defroster................. 155 Climate control.................................. 156 Setting the temperature............... 158 Adjusting air distribution and volume ......................................... 159 Defrosting .................................... 160 Air recirculation............................ 160 Residual engine heat utilization.... 161 Deactivating the climate control system ......................................... 162 Air conditioning............................ 162 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents...................... 163 Power windows .................................. 164 Opening and closing the windows. 164 Sliding/pop-up roof............................ 166 Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof....................... 166 Driving systems .................................. 169 Cruise control ............................... 169 Rear Parking Assist*..................... 172 Loading............................................... 175 Roof rack ...................................... 175 Cargo compartment cover ............ 175 Enlarged cargo compartment........ 176 Split rear seat bench..................... 176 Partition net* (MB Accessory) ...... 178 Loading instructions ..................... 180 Cargo tie-down rings..................... 182 Useful features ................................... 183 Interior storage spaces ................. 183 Ashtrays........................................ 186 Cigarette lighter............................ 188 Electrical outlet............................. 188 Telephone* ................................... 189 Tele Aid......................................... 190 Garage door opener...................... 198 Heated steering wheel .................. 203 Operation.......................................... 205 The first 1000 miles (1500 km).......... 206 Driving instructions ............................ 207 Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 207 Drinking and driving...................... 207 Pedals........................................... 207 Power assistance.......................... 208 Brakes .......................................... 208 Driving off ..................................... 209 Parking ......................................... 209 Tires.............................................. 210 Hydroplaning ................................ 210 Tire traction .................................. 211 Tire speed rating........................... 211 Winter driving instructions............ 212 Standing water ............................. 213 Passenger compartment............... 213 Off-road driving............................. 213 Control and operation of radio transmitters.................................. 221 Driving abroad .............................. 222 Catalytic converter ....................... 222 Emission control ........................... 222 Coolant temperature .................... 223 Contents At the gas station............................... 224 Refueling ...................................... 224 Check regularly and before a long trip..................................... 225 Engine compartment.......................... 227 Hood ............................................ 227 Engine oil...................................... 228 Transmission fluid level ................ 232 Coolant level ................................ 232 Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system.......................................... 234 Battery ............................................... 235 Tires and wheels ................................ 236 Important guidelines .................... 236 Life of tire..................................... 237 Direction of rotation ..................... 237 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 237 Rotating wheels............................ 238 Winter driving..................................... 240 Winter tires................................... 240 Block heater (Canada only) .......... 240 Snow chains ................................. 241 Maintenance...................................... 242 Clearing the service indicator ...... 242 Service term exceeded ................ 242 Calling up the service indicator.... 243 Resetting the service indicator..... 243 Vehicle care....................................... 244 Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 244 Practical hints.................................. 251 What to do if … .................................. 252 Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 252 Lamp in center console................ 259 Messages in the multifunction display.......................................... 260 Where will I find ...? ........................... 283 First aid kit ................................... 283 Vehicle tool kit ............................. 283 Vehicle jack.................................. 284 CD changer .................................. 284 Spare wheel ................................. 285 Unlocking/locking in an emergency.. 287 Unlocking the vehicle................... 287 Locking the vehicle ...................... 288 Changing batteries in the SmartKey ............................... 288 Fuel filler flap ............................... 290 Manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever .. 290 Opening/closing in an emergency .... 292 Sliding/pop-up roof ..................... 292 Brush guard* ..................................... 293 Lowering and raising brush guard 294 Replacing bulbs ................................. 295 Bulbs............................................ 295 Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 297 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps .... 301 Replacing wiper blades...................... 304 Removing wiper blades ................ 304 Installing wiper blades ................. 305 Flat tire.............................................. 306 Preparing the vehicle ................... 306 Mounting the spare wheel ........... 307 Battery............................................... 311 Charging the battery .................... 311 Disconnecting the battery............ 312 Reconnecting the battery............. 312 Jump starting ..................................... 313 Towing the vehicle............................. 315 Transporting the vehicle............... 317 Towing the vehicle - various problem scenarios ........... 317 Front towing eye .......................... 318 Rear towing eye ........................... 318 Freeing a stranded vehicle ........... 318 Fuses ................................................. 319 Fuse box in passenger compartment ............................... 319 Fuse box in battery box................ 319 Fuse box in front passenger footwell ........................................ 320 Fuse box in middle tunnel ............ 321 Technical data .................................. 323 Spare parts service............................. 324 Warranty coverage ............................. 325 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...................... 325 Identification labels ............................ 326 Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................. 327 G 500/G 55 AMG ......................... 327 Engine ................................................ 328 Rims and tires .................................... 329 Rims and Tires ............................. 329 Spare wheels ................................ 330 Electrical system ................................ 331 Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings ......................................... 332 Main dimensions........................... 332 Vehicle weights and ratings .......... 332 Contents Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc........... 333 Capacities..................................... 333 Engine oils .................................... 334 Engine oil additives....................... 335 Air conditioning refrigerant........... 335 Brake fluid .................................... 335 Premium unleaded gasoline.......... 335 Fuel requirements......................... 336 Gasoline additives......................... 336 Coolants ....................................... 336 Anticorrosion/antifreeze .............. 337 Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system.......................................... 339 Consumer information........................ 340 Uniform tire quality grading .......... 340 Technical terms ............................... 343 Index ................................................. 349 왔 Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitabili- ty for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Introduction Product information We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces- sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Genuine Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center where you will receive comprehensive in- formation, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installa- tion will be performed. Introduction Operator’s Manual 왔 Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Cen- ter will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures. 10 Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: 앫 New Light Truck Limited Warranty, 앫 Emission System Warranty, 앫 Emission Performance Warranty, 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only), 앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws). We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating proce- dures. The Operator’s Manual and Service Book- let are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle. (1) the same substantial defect or mal- function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair, (2) the same substantial defect or mal- function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct- ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au- thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal- functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the pe- riod of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles (approx. 29 000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair at- tempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc- curs: Introduction Operator’s Manual (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different sub- stantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calender days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350. 11 Additional charges may be applicable for a breakdown location determined not to be a reasonably accessible roadside location as determined by our authorized technician and tow service provider. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro- gram Brochure in your glove box. Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance The Service Booklet describes all the nec- essary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Cus- tomer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Roadside Assistance will be provided in ac- cordance with standard program guide- lines which include providing service to the vehicle up to a reasonable distance from a paved roadway. We will make every effort to assist in a breakdown situation, howev- er, the accessibility of your vehicle will be determined by our authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center techni- cian or the tow service provider on a case by case basis and may be a factor in our ability to respond. 12 Introduction Operator’s Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that: 앫 service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, 앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, 앫 gasoline may have a considerably low- er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5 Change of address or ownership If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MER-Cedes, or Customer Ser- vice (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail- able to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Truck” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. 13 Introduction Operator’s Manual Warning! This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform tasks for which conventional 2-wheel drive passenger cars are not intended. This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from conventional passenger cars in driving conditions which may occur on streets, highways and off-road use. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars. As with other vehicles of this type, if you make sharp turns at excessive speeds or abrupt maneuvers, the vehicle may roll over or may go out of control and crash. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Operator’s Manual. Take time to become familiar with the driving characteristics of this vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Do not attempt sharp turns at excessive speeds or abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. When driving off-road or working the vehicle hard, do not overload it. And, always wear your seat belts at all times. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. 14 왔 Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color so you can find information quickly. At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. Getting started Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle. Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety features of your vehicle. Introduction Where to find it Controls in detail Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed on your ve- hicle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni- cal innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi- cle. Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter. Technical data All important technical data for your vehi- cle can be found in this section. Indexes The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms. The table of contents and the index are de- signed to help you find information quickly and easily. The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation: 앫 this Operator’s Manual 앫 the Service Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi- cle. 15 Introduction Symbols 왔 Symbols The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi- cle. 16 Warning! 왘 This symbol points to instructions for you to follow. Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. 왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle. Helpful hints or further information you may find useful. 컄 Page 컄컄 -> This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page. In the glossary of technical terms, this symbol is used to in- dicate cross-references to term definitions. Display Words appearing in the multi- function display are printed in the type shown here. 왔 Operating safety Introduction Operating safety Warning! Warning! Proper use of the vehicle Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are in- terconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other sys- tems. Electronic malfunctions could seri- ously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore nev- er turn off the engine while driving. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur- bance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the ve- hicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or re- pairs. Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this manual 앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan- dards Warning! Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Re- moval of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or per- sonal injury. 17 Introduction Problems with your vehicle 왔 Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5 18 왔 Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Introduction Reporting safety defects Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor ve- hicle safety from the Hotline. 19 20 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 21 At a glance Cockpit 왔 Cockpit 22 Item Page Item 1 Combination switch 앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 High beam 2 Headlamp cleaning system 3 Cruise control lever 4 Instrument cluster 5 Lever for voice control sys- tem*, see separate operat- ing instructions 46 47 46 153 169 24 6 Starter switch 7 Glove box 8 Multifunction steering wheel 9 Horn a Steering wheel adjustment stalk b Exterior lamp switch c Exterior rear view mirror adjustment Page 33 183 26, 116, 203 37, 203 46, 104 38 At a glance Cockpit 23 At a glance Instrument cluster 왔 Instrument cluster 24 Page Item Item 1 Reset button for: 앫 Resetting trip odometer 앫 Resetting individual or all settings 앫 Instrument cluster illu- mination 113 123, 125, 137, 243 112 2 L Left turn signal indi- 24 cator lamp 3 ? Engine malfunction 256 indicator lamp v Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warn- ing lamp A High beam head- lamp indicator 78, 257 47, 108 4 K Right turn signal in- dicator lamp 5 Fuel gauge with: Fuel reserve warning lamp 1 Supplemental Re- straint System (SRS) indicator lamp < Seat belt non-usage warning lamp 6 Multifunction display with: Trip odometer Main odometer Transfer case program mode Gear selector lever position Outside temperature indi- cator Clock (see COMAND oper- ating instructions) Page 24 24 60, 258 62, 258 115 24 24 145 140 114 115 At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page 7 Speedometer 8 Tachometer with: ; Brake warning lamp (USA only) 3 Brake warning lamp (Canada only) - ABS indicator lamp 44, 254 44, 254 74, 252 25 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel 왔 Multifunction steering wheel Item 1 Multifunction display in speedometer Operating control sys- tem: 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume ç down/ to decrease æ up / to increase 3 Telephone*: Press button í to take a call ì to end a call Page 115 116 Item Page 4 Menu systems: Press but- ton è for next system ÿ for previous system 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display 26 왔 Center console Upper part At a glance Center console Item 1 Left front seat heater switch Page 98 Item 8 Hazard warning flasher switch Page 108 2 Switch for rear window 49 9 COMAND system, see sep- wiper/washer 3 ESP control switch 4 Differential lock switches 5 Central locking switch 6 Anti-theft alarm system in- dicator lamp Tow-away alarm switch 7 Right front seat heater switch 79 150 92 82 83 98 arate operating instruc- tions a Ashtray with lighter b Climate control c 7 indicator lamp 186, 188 156 68, 259 27 Item 1 Storage tray 2 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 3 Transfer case switch 4 Parking brake Page 43, 140 145 44, 51 At a glance Center console Lower part 28 왔 Overhead control panel At a glance Overhead control panel Item 1 Tele Aid (emergency call system) 2 Cargo compartment lamps 3 Right front reading lamp 4 Sliding/pop-up roof 5 Interior rear view mirror Page 190 110 109 166 38 Item 6 Signal transmitter keys for garage door opener 7 Indicator lamp for garage door opener 8 Interior lighting control 9 Left front reading lamp Page 198 198 109 109 29 Item 1 Switches for opening/clos- ing power window Switch for rear door win- dow override 2 Seat adjustment 3 Door handle 4 Memory function (for stor- ing seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel set- tings) Page 164 71 34, 94 89 101 At a glance Door control panel 왔 Door control panel 30 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 31 Getting started Unlocking The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will help you with further in- formation. The corresponding page refer- ences are at the end of each segment. Unlocking 왔 Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey with remote control 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Œ Unlock button 3 Â Panic button (컄 page 73) 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey. All turn signal lamps blink once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. 왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 86). 32 Getting started Unlocking If the SmartKey cannot be turned, the battery may not be sufficiently charged. 앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary (컄 page 311). 앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 313). To prevent accelerated battery dis- charge and a possible dead battery, al- ways remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattend- ed in the vehicle, or with access to an un- locked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. Starter switch positions Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey The steering is locked when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the locking mechanism to engage. 1 Power supply to some electrical con- sumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position 3 Starting position 33 Getting started Adjusting 왔 Adjusting Warning! All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Seats Warning! The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an up- right position and belts are properly posi- tioned on the body. Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 40). Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being ad- justed. Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined. Sitting in an excessively re- clined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause se- rious or fatal injuries. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, and lock your vehicle. The power seats can also be operated with the driver’s or front passenger door open. Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 34 Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger front air- bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it in- flates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Infants and small children must ride in the back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint sys- tem, which is properly secured with the ve- hicle’s seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switches are located in each front door. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 (컄 page 33). or 왘 Open the driver’s or front passenger door. Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or back in the direction of arrow 3. Adjust to a comfortable seating posi- tion that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls. 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat backrest tilt 3 Seat fore and aft adjustment 4 Seat cushion tilt 5 Seat height Getting started Adjusting When moving the seat, be sure that 앫 there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats 앫 the cup holder next to the armrest is removed (컄 page 185) 앫 the cup holder in the front passen- ger footwell is folded closed (컄 page 185) Otherwise you could damage the seats and/or cup holders. The memory function (컄 page 101) lets you store the setting for the seat posi- tion together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. 35 Getting started Adjusting Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 4 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Seat backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 2 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 5. Make sure you have sufficient head- room. 36 Head restraint height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 1. Head restraint tilt Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint so that the head re- straint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an ac- cident or similar situation. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent. Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at eye level. Manually adjust the angle of the head re- straint. 왘 Push or pull on the upper edge of the head restraint cushion. For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 94). Steering wheel Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv- ing, or driving without the adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, and lock your vehicle. The steering wheel adjustment feature can also be operated with the driver’s door open. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip- ment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. The stalk is located on the steering column (lower left). 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 (컄 page 33). or 왘 Open the driver’s door. Getting started Adjusting Adjusting steering column in or out 왘 Move stalk forward or back in the direc- tion of arrow 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. Adjusting steering column up or down 왘 Move stalk up or down in the direction of arrow 2. Make sure your legs can move freely and that all the displays (incl. malfunc- tion and indicator lamps) on the instru- ment cluster are clearly visible. The memory function (컄 page 101) lets you store the setting for the steering wheel together with the setting for the seat position and the exterior rear view mirrors. For more information, see “Heated steer- ing wheel” (컄 page 203). 37 Getting started Adjusting Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi- tions. Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view The buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch. mirror. Exterior rear view mirror Warning! Warning! Exercise care when using the passen- ger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your in- terior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. 1 Adjustment button 2 Driver’s side mirror 3 Passenger-side mirror In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks. Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al- low the liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or the respiratory sys- tem. In case it does, immediately flush af- fected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary. Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liq- uid state and by applying plenty of wa- ter. 38 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. All the lights in the instrument cluster come on. 왘 Press button 2 for driver’s side exteri- or rear view mirror or button 3 for passenger-side exterior rear view mir- ror. 왘 Push adjustment button 1 up, down, left or right according to the setting de- sired. The memory function (컄 page 101) lets you store the setting for the exterior rear view mirrors together with the set- ting for the steering wheel and the seat position. If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward or rearward, reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. The exterior rear view mirror housing is now proper- ly positioned and you can adjust the mirror normally. For more information, see “Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position” (컄 page 103). Getting started Adjusting 39 Getting started Driving 왔 Driving Warning! Do not lay any objects in the driver’s foot- well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clear- ance for the pedals. During sudden driving or braking maneu- vers, the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. Fastening the seat belt Warning! Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women. 40 Failure to wear and properly fasten and po- sition your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts. If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The airbags can only protect as ex- pected if the occupants are using their seat belts (컄 page 56). Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger front air- bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it in- flates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufactur- er’s instructions. 1 BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automo- tive Corp. Getting started Driving Warning! Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly re- strained with a separate seat belt. Warning! Read and observe the additional warning no- tices printed in the “Safety and Security” section (컄 page 60) and (컄 page 62). A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Warning! Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best re- straint when the wearer is in an upright po- sition and the belt is properly positioned on the body. 1 Latch plate 2 Buckle 3 Release button 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt from the belt outlet. 왘 Place the belt over your shoulder. 왘 Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until 컄컄 it clicks. 41 Getting started Driving 컄컄 왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to 앫 Check your seat belt during travel to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. Proper use of seat belts 앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening. 앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck or pass under the arm). For this purpose, you can adjust the height of the belt outlet, see below. 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen. 앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly up- right position. 앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. 앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a per- son and another object at the same time. ensure it is properly positioned. 앫 Make sure the seat belt is always fitted snugly. You should avoid wearing bulky clothing, such as winter coats, when traveling in the vehicle. Warning! Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They could tear. Do not allow the belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. This could damage the belt. Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effective- ness of the belts. Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. 42 Seat belt height adjustment Adjust the height so that the upper part of the belt runs over the middle of the shoul- der. 1 Button for belt outlet height adjust- ment Adjusting belt outlet higher 왘 Slide belt outlet upward. Starting the engine Automatic transmission The belt outlet engages in five various positions. Warning! Getting started Driving Adjusting belt outlet lower 왘 Press and hold release button 1. 왘 Slide belt outlet in desired position. 왘 Let go of release button 1. Please comply with the instructions for “Proper use of seat belts” (컄 page 42). Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause uncon- sciousness and lead to death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as garage) which are not properly ven- tilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected imme- diately. If you must drive under these condi- tions, drive only with at least one window fully open. Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see “Automatic transmission” (컄 page 140). 43 Getting started Driving Starting 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. 왘 Do not depress accelerator. 왘 Turn SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts (컄 page 33). You can also use the “touch-start” function. Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it again immedi- ately. The engine then starts automati- cally. 왘 Depress the brake pedal. The gear selector lever lock is released. For information on turning off the engine, see “Turning off engine” (컄 page 52). 44 Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: 왘 Turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting proce- dure. 왘 Remember that extended starting at- tempts can drain the battery. 왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 313). If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a mal- function in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Parking brake 1 Lever 2 Button Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in an accident and/or se- rious personal injury. 왘 Release the parking brake by lifting lever 1 up slightly, pressing button 2 on the lever and moving lever 1 down to the stop. The warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. Driving 왘 Depress the brake pedal. 왘 Move gear selector lever to position D or R. Warning! It is dangerous to shift the gear selector le- ver out of P or N if the engine speed is high- er than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accel- erate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. In order to avoid damaging the trans- mission, 앫 wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehi- cle in motion. 앫 place the gear selector lever in position R only when the vehicle is stopped. 왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator. Once the vehicle is in motion, the auto- matic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down. If you hear a warning signal when driv- ing off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake. Release the parking brake. Getting started Driving After a cold start, the automatic transmis- sion shifts at a higher revolution. This al- lows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier. Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds. Running a a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the engine. You can open the doors from inside at any time. Open doors only when the conditions are safe to do so. You can deactivate the automatic locking using the control system (컄 page 133). Simultaneously depressing the acceler- ator pedal and applying the brake re- duces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. 45 Getting started Driving Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi- cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre- vent this type of loss of control. For more information, see “Driving instruc- tions” (컄 page 207). For information on off-road driving, see “Off-road driving” (컄 page 213). 46 Switching on headlamps Turn signals and high beam The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Exterior lamp switch 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on 왘 Turn the switch to B. For more information, see “Exterior lamp switch” (컄 page 104). Combination switch 1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left 왘 Press combination switch up 1 or down 2. The switch is automatically canceled when the steering wheel is turned a sufficient degree. i To signal minor directional changes, move combination switch to point of resistance only and release. The turn signal blinks three times. High beam 왘 Push the combination switch forward. The high beam headlamp indicator A in the instrument clus- ter comes on. For more information, see “High beam flasher” (컄 page 108). Windshield wipers The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Combination switch 1 Single wipe 2 Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. Getting started Driving Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Turn the combination switch to the de- sired position depending on the inten- sity of the rain. 0 Windshield wipers off Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed The intermittent wiping interval de- pends on the wetness of the wind- shield. Wiping will not occur with a front door open. 47 Getting started Driving Do not leave windshield wipers in inter- mittent setting when vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during wind- shield cleaning. Wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and wipers may be dam- aged as a result. The switch should not be left in inter- mittent setting as the wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the en- gine is started. Dust that accumulates on the windshield might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry wind- shield. Single wipe 왘 Press switch briefly in the direction of arrow 1. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. Wiping with windshield washer fluid 왘 Push switch in the direction of arrow 1 past the resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid until the switch is re- leased. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (컄 page 234). If anything blocks the windshield wip- ers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately. 앫 For safety reasons, withdraw SmartKey from starter switch be- fore attempting to remove any blockage. 앫 Remove blockage. 앫 Turn the windshield wipers on again. If windshield wipers fail to function at all in switch position I, 앫 set the combination switch to the next highest wiper speed 앫 have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center 48 Rear window wiper/washer The rear window wiper/washer switch is located on the upper part of the center console. 1 Interval wiping on/off 2 Indicator lamp 3 Simultaneous operation of wiper and washer The rear window wiper will also auto- matically engage if 앫 the windshield wipers are engaged 앫 the gear selector lever is placed in R “Reverse” 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. Interval wiping Switching on 왘 Press upper half 1 of the switch. The indicator lamp 2 comes on. Switching off 왘 Press upper half 1 of the switch again. The indicator lamp 2 goes out. Getting started Driving Wiping with windshield washer fluid 왘 Press and hold lower half 3 of the switch. The wiper operates with washer fluid. The rear window will be wiped for ap- proximately another five seconds after the switch is released. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (컄 page 234). 49 Getting started Driving Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires 앫 An ignition cable may be damaged.

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