2005 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 At a glance .......................................... 21 Cockpit................................................. 22 Instrument cluster ................................ 24 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26 Center console ..................................... 28 Upper part ...................................... 28 Lower part ...................................... 29 Overhead control panel ........................ 30 Door control panel................................ 31 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 Vehicle data recording......................... 20 Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 20 Contents Getting started................................... 33 Unlocking ............................................. 34 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 34 Adjusting.............................................. 37 Seats .............................................. 37 Steering wheel................................ 40 Mirrors............................................ 41 Driving.................................................. 43 Fastening the seat belt ................... 43 Starting the engine ......................... 48 Switching on headlamps................. 51 Turn signals .................................... 52 Windshield wipers........................... 53 Rear window wiper/washer............ 54 Problems while driving.................... 55 Parking and locking.............................. 57 Parking brake ................................. 57 Switching off headlamps................. 58 Turning off engine........................... 58 Contents Safety and Security ........................... 61 Occupant safety................................... 62 Airbags ........................................... 63 Seat belts ....................................... 68 Children in the vehicle.................... 72 Blocking rear door window operation........................................ 78 Panic alarm.......................................... 79 Driving and safety systems .................. 80 ABS ................................................ 80 BAS ................................................ 82 4-ETS.............................................. 83 EBB................................................. 84 ESP................................................. 84 Anti-theft systems................................ 88 Immobilizer..................................... 88 Anti-theft alarm .............................. 88 Tow-away alarm ............................. 89 Controls in detail............................... 91 Locking and unlocking......................... 92 SmartKey ....................................... 92 Opening the doors from the inside. 96 Opening the tailgate....................... 97 Closing the tailgate ........................ 98 Automatic central locking .............. 98 Locking and unlocking from the inside ....................................... 99 Seats ................................................. 100 Easy-entry/exit feature ................ 100 Removing and installing front seat head restraints ..................... 101 Synchronizing head restraints and seat adjustment fore and aft for front seats ......................... 102 Rear seat head restraints............. 102 Multicontour seat*....................... 104 Heated seats................................ 104 Memory function ............................... 107 Storing positions into memory ..... 108 Recalling positions from memory. 108 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position................. 109 Lighting ............................................. 110 Exterior lamp switch .................... 110 Combination switch ..................... 114 Hazard warning flasher ................ 115 Interior lighting ............................ 116 Rear interior lamps ...................... 117 Cargo compartment lamps .......... 118 Instrument cluster ............................. 120 Instrument cluster illumination .... 120 Coolant temperature display........ 120 Trip odometer .............................. 121 Tachometer.................................. 121 Outside temperature indicator..... 122 Control system .................................. 123 Multifunction display.................... 123 Multifunction steering wheel........ 124 Menus.......................................... 126 Standard display menu ................ 128 AUDIO menu ................................ 128 NAVI menu................................... 130 Vehicle status message memory menu.............................. 131 Settings menu.............................. 132 Trip computer menu..................... 144 TEL menu ..................................... 145 Automatic transmission..................... 148 One-touch gearshifting................. 149 Gear ranges ................................. 150 Gear selector lever position ......... 151 Accelerator position..................... 153 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 153 Transfer case..................................... 154 Gear range ................................... 154 Switching transfer case................ 154 Differential locks ............................... 156 A few words about differentials and differential locks.................... 157 Switching differential locks on and off..................................... 158 Good visibility .................................... 160 Rear view mirror........................... 160 Headlamp cleaning system .......... 162 Sun visors .................................... 162 Rear window defroster ................. 163 Climate control................................... 164 Setting the temperature................ 166 Adjusting air distribution and volume .......................................... 167 Defrosting ..................................... 168 Air recirculation ............................ 168 Residual engine heat utilization .... 169 Deactivating the climate control system .......................................... 169 Air conditioning............................. 170 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents....................... 170 Power windows .................................. 171 Opening and closing the windows........................................ 171 Power tilt/sliding sunroof................... 173 Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 173 Driving systems .................................. 176 Cruise control ............................... 176 Rear Parking Assist*..................... 179 Contents Loading .............................................. 182 Roof rack ...................................... 182 Cargo compartment cover............ 182 Enlarged cargo compartment ....... 183 Split rear seat bench .................... 183 Partition net* (MB Accessory) ...... 185 Loading instructions ..................... 187 Cargo tie-down rings..................... 189 Useful features................................... 190 Storage compartments................. 190 Ashtrays........................................ 194 Cigarette lighter............................ 195 Electrical outlet............................. 196 Floormats ..................................... 196 Telephone* ................................... 197 Tele Aid......................................... 198 Garage door opener...................... 206 Heated steering wheel.................. 211 Contents Operation ......................................... 213 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 214 Driving instructions............................ 216 Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 216 Drinking and driving ..................... 216 Pedals .......................................... 216 Power assistance ......................... 217 Brakes .......................................... 217 Driving off..................................... 218 Parking ......................................... 218 Tires ............................................. 219 Hydroplaning................................ 220 Tire traction.................................. 220 Tire speed rating .......................... 221 Winter driving instructions ........... 221 Standing water ............................. 222 Passenger compartment .............. 223 Off-road driving ............................ 223 Control and operation of radio transmitters.................................. 231 Driving abroad.............................. 232 Catalytic converter....................... 232 Emission control........................... 233 Coolant temperature .................... 233 At the gas station .............................. 235 Refueling ...................................... 235 Check regularly and before a long trip..................................... 236 Engine compartment ......................... 238 Hood ............................................ 238 Engine oil ..................................... 239 Transmission fluid level................ 244 Coolant level ................................ 244 Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system ......................................... 245 Battery............................................... 247 Tires and wheels................................ 248 Important guidelines .................... 248 Tire care and maintenance........... 249 Direction of rotation..................... 251 Loading the vehicle ...................... 251 Recommended tire inflation pressure....................................... 257 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 259 Tire labeling.................................. 261 Load identification ....................... 265 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................. 266 Maximum tire load ....................... 267 Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 268 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles)............. 268 Tire ply material ........................... 270 Tire and loading terminology........ 271 Rotating tires ............................... 274 Winter driving .................................... 275 Winter tires .................................. 275 Block heater (Canada only) .......... 276 Snow chains................................. 276 Maintenance...................................... 277 Clearing the maintenance service indicator .......................... 278 Maintenance service term exceeded ..................................... 278 Calling up the maintenance service indicator .......................... 278 Resetting the maintenance service indicator .......................... 279 Vehicle care....................................... 280 Cleaning and care of the vehicle.. 280 Contents Towing the vehicle.............................. 356 Transporting the vehicle ............... 358 Towing the vehicle - various problem scenarios ........................ 358 Front towing eye........................... 359 Rear towing eye ............................ 359 Freeing a stranded vehicle............ 359 Fuses.................................................. 360 Fuse box in passenger compartment................................ 360 Fuse box in battery box ................ 360 Fuse box in front passenger footwell......................................... 361 Fuse box in middle tunnel............. 362 Practical hints ................................. 287 What to do if … .................................. 288 Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 288 Lamp in center console................ 295 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display.................... 296 Where will I find...? ............................ 321 First aid kit................................... 321 Vehicle tool kit ............................. 321 Vehicle jack.................................. 322 CD changer .................................. 322 Spare wheel ................................. 323 Unlocking/locking in an emergency.. 325 Unlocking the vehicle................... 325 Locking the vehicle ...................... 326 Fuel filler flap ............................... 326 Manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever .. 327 Opening/closing in an emergency..... 328 Tilt/sliding sunroof ...................... 328 Brush guard* ...................................... 329 Lowering and raising brush guard ............................................ 330 Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 331 SmartKey ...................................... 332 Replacing bulbs .................................. 333 Bulbs............................................. 333 Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 335 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 341 Replacing wiper blades....................... 344 Removing wiper blades ................. 344 Installing wiper blades .................. 345 Flat tire............................................... 346 Preparing the vehicle .................... 346 Mounting the spare wheel ............ 347 Battery................................................ 351 Charging the battery ..................... 351 Disconnecting the battery............. 352 Reconnecting the battery.............. 353 Jump starting...................................... 354 Contents Technical data.................................. 363 Parts service ...................................... 364 Warranty coverage............................. 365 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...................... 365 Identification labels............................ 366 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 367 G 500 ........................................... 367 G 55 AMG..................................... 367 Engine................................................ 368 Rims and tires.................................... 369 Rims and Tires............................. 370 Spare wheels................................ 371 Electrical system................................ 372 Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings......................................... 373 Main dimensions .......................... 373 Vehicle weights and ratings ......... 373 Technical terms............................... 381 Index................................................. 387 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 374 Capacities .................................... 374 Engine oils.................................... 375 Engine oil additives ...................... 376 Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 376 Brake fluid.................................... 376 Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 376 Fuel requirements ........................ 377 Gasoline additives........................ 377 Coolants....................................... 378 Anticorrosion/antifreeze.............. 379 Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system ........................... 380 Product information 왔 Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special 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 parts as well as conversion parts and accessories ap- proved 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 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 Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures. We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating proce- dures. The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle. Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: 앫 New Light Truck Limited Warranty, 앫 Emission System Warranty, 앫 Emission Performance Warranty, 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only), 앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws). 10 (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 occurs: 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 calendar 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 Program Brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio. Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Roadside Assistance will be provided in 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 European Delivery Program. For details, consult an 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 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 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 Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MER-Cedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail- able to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Truck” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance 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 and security 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 Maintenance Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi- cle. 15 Introduction 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 vehicle. 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 an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore nev- er turn off the engine while driving. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur- bance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the ve- hicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or re- pairs. Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this manual 앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan- dards Warning! Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Re- moval of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or per- sonal injury. 17 Introduction Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M4G 4C9 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 vehicle safety from the Hotline. 19 Introduction Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others 앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or 앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law. Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system. 20 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 21 At a glance 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 system*, see separate operating instructions 52 53 52 162 176 24 6 Starter switch 7 Glove box 8 Multifunction steering wheel 9 Horn a Steering wheel adjustment lever b Exterior lamp switch c Exterior rear view mirror adjustment Page 35 190 26, 124, 211 40, 211 51, 110 41 At a glance Cockpit 23 At a glance Instrument cluster 24 Page Item Item 1 Reset button for: 앫 Resetting trip odometer 앫 Resetting individual or all settings 앫 Instrument cluster illumination 2 L Left turn signal indicator lamp 121 132, 133, 145, 279 120 24 3 ? Engine malfunction 292 indicator lamp (USA only) ± Engine malfunction 292 indicator lamp (Canada only) v Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning lamp A High beam headlamp indicator lamp 84, 293 52, 114 4 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 5 Fuel gauge with: Fuel reserve warning lamp 1 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp < Seat belt telltale 6 Multifunction display with: Trip odometer Main odometer Transfer case program mode Gear selector lever position Outside temperature indicator Clock (see COMAND operating instructions) Page 24 24 66, 294 68, 294 123 24 24 154 148 122 123 At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page 7 Speedometer 8 Tachometer with: ; Brake warning lamp (USA only) 3 Brake warning lamp (Canada only) - Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp 50, 290 50, 290 80, 288 25 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel 26 Page 123 124 Page Item 4 Menu systems: Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display Item 1 Multifunction display in speedometer Operating the control system: 2 Selecting a submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ up / to increase ç down/ to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call, or to dial a call t to end a call, or to reject an incoming call i G 55 AMG: The steering wheel in this vehicle may vary from steering wheel shown. However, multifunction steering wheel symbols and feature description apply to AMG vehicles as well. At a glance Multifunction steering wheel 27 Item 1 Left front seat heater switch Page 104 Item 8 Hazard warning flasher switch 2 Switch for rear window 54 9 COMAND system, see wiper/washer 3 ESP control switch 4 Differential lock switches 5 Central locking switch 6 Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp Tow-away alarm switch 7 Right front seat heater switch 86 158 99 88 89 104 separate operating instructions a Ashtray with lighter b Climate control c 7 indicator lamp Page 115 194, 195 164 74, 295 At a glance Center console Upper part 28 Lower part Item 1 Storage tray 2 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 3 Transfer case switch 4 Parking brake Page 49, 148 154 50, 57 At a glance Center console 29 Item 1 Tele Aid (emergency call system) 2 Cargo compartment lamps 3 Right front reading lamp 4 Power tilt/sliding sunroof 5 Interior rear view mirror Page 198 118 116 173 41 Item 6 Signal transmitter buttons for garage door opener 7 Indicator lamp for garage door opener 8 Interior lighting control 9 Left front reading lamp Page 206 206 116 116 At a glance Overhead control panel 30 왔 Door control panel At a glance Door control panel Item 1 Switches for opening/closing power window Switch for rear door window override 2 Seat adjustment 3 Door handle 4 Memory function (for storing seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel settings) Page 171 78 37, 100 96 107 31 32 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 33 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 with the SmartKey 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey. All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is dis- armed. 왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 92). SmartKey with remote control 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Œ Unlock button 3 Â Panic button (컄 page 79) 34 Starter switch positions 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position. All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instru- ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster re- mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to see “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 288). 3 Starting position 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 Getting started Unlocking When you switch on ignition, the indi- cator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti- vated) in the instrument cluster come on. This indicates that the respective system is operational. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn sig- nal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running. The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. 35 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 351). 앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 354). 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, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 36 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 a nearly upright position and belts are properly posi- tioned on the body. Your seat must be ad- justed so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 43). 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 in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide un- der the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the power seats can be oper- ated when the respective door is open. Therefore, 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. Getting started Adjusting 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 airbag when it is properly installed. Other- wise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates 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. 1 BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp. 37 컄컄 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 35). or 왘 Open the respective front 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. 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 192) 앫 the cup holder in the front passen- ger footwell is folded closed (컄 page 192) Otherwise you could damage the seats and/or cup holders. The memory function (컄 page 107) lets you store the setting for the seat posi- tion together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. Getting started Adjusting 컄컄 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. 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat backrest tilt 3 Seat fore and aft adjustment 4 Seat cushion tilt 5 Seat height 38 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. Getting started Adjusting 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 center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident 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 100). 39 Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel Warning! The lever is located on the steering column (lower left). Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv- ing could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the steering wheel adjust- ment feature can be operated when the driv- er’s door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 40 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 35). or 왘 Open the driver’s door. Adjusting steering column in or out 왘 Move lever forward or back in the di- rection 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 lever 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 107) 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 211). Getting started Adjusting Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state and by applying plenty of water. Interior rear view mirror 왘 Adjust the interior rear view mirror manually. Exterior rear view mirror 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. 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. Warning! 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. 41 Getting started Adjusting The buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch. 1 Adjustment button 2 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror 3 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 35). 왘 Press switch 2 or 3 to select the respective exterior rear view mirror. 왘 Push adjustment button 1 up, down, left, or right according to the desired setting. If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or rearward (hit from the front), 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. At low ambient temperatures, the exte- rior rear view mirrors will be heated au- tomatically. The memory function (컄 page 107) lets you store the setting for the exterior rear view mirrors together with the set- tings for the steering wheel and the seat position. For more information, see “Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position” (컄 page 109). 42 왔 Driving Warning! Fastening the seat belt 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. 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. 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. Getting started Driving 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 provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts (컄 page 62). 43 Getting started Driving 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 Automotive Corp. 44 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 in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body. 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. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. Warning! Read and observe the additional warning no- tices printed in the “Safety and Security” section (컄 page 66) and (컄 page 68). Getting started Driving Front seat belts and rear outer seat belts 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt Rear center seat belt from the belt outlet. 왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips. 왘 Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until it clicks. 왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. 1 Latch plate 2 Buckle 3 Release button Overview 1 Attachment for latch plates 2 Buckle for fixed latch plate 3 Release button for fixed latch plate 4 Fixed latch plate 5 Buckle for free-sliding latch plate 6 Release button for free-sliding latch plate 7 Free-sliding latch plate 45 Getting started Driving Fastening the rear center seat belt 왘 Pull both latch plates 1 and 2 out of the attachment (컄 page 45). The seat belt has two latch plates: Plate 1 is fixed at the end of the belt. Latch plate 2 is free-sliding across the belt. 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt from the belt outlet. 46 왘 Push fixed latch plate 1 into buckle 3 until it clicks. 왘 Guide the seat belt at free-sliding latch plate 2 across your body. Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips. 왘 Push free-sliding latch plate 2 into buckle 4 until it clicks. 왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. Opening the rear center seat belt 왘 Press release button 6 on buckle 5 for the free-sliding latch plate (컄 page 45). 왘 Press release button 3 on buckle 2 for the fixed latch plate (컄 page 45). Storing the rear center seat belt 왘 Allow rear center seat belt to retract to its end stop. 왘 Guide both latch plates 4 and 7 once upon another into attachment 1 (컄 page 45). 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). Never pass the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm. 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 on adjustable seat backrests in a nearly upright position. Warning! 앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. To help prevent the possibility of injury, always store the rear center seat belt latch plates in the attachment when the rear center seat belt is not in use. 앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another object at the same time. 앫 When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Getting started Driving 앫 Check your seat belt during travel to make sure it is properly positioned. 앫 Make sure the seat belt is always fitted snugly. Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing. Warning! Do not pass 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. Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash, they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. 47 Getting started Driving Seat belt height adjustment Adjust the height so that the upper part of the belt runs over the middle of the shoul- der. Adjusting belt outlet higher 왘 Slide belt outlet upward. Starting the engine The belt outlet engages in five various positions. Warning! Adjusting belt outlet lower 왘 Pull 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 47). 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. 1 Button for belt outlet height adjustment 48 Automatic transmission 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 148). Getting started Driving 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 354). 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. Starting 왘 Place the gear selector lever in position P. 왘 Do not depress the accelerator. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts (컄 page 35). 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 58). 49 Getting started Driving Parking brake 1 Lever 2 Button Warning! 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! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the 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. 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. 50 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 P or R only when the vehi- cle 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. 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 141). Simultaneously depressing the acceler- ator pedal and applying the brake re- duces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. Getting started Driving

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