2007 Mercedes-benz G Class Owners Manual

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A few words about differentials and differential locks.................... 174 Switching differential locks on and off.......................................... 175 Good visibility .................................... 177 Headlamp cleaning system .......... 177 Rear view mirrors......................... 177 Sun visors .................................... 179 Windshield defroster .................... 180 Rear window defroster................. 181 Climate control................................... 182 Deactivating the climate control system .......................................... 185 Operating the climate control system in automatic mode............ 185 Setting the temperature................ 185 Adjusting air distribution............... 186 Adjusting air volume ..................... 186 Front defroster.............................. 187 Air recirculation mode .................. 188 Air conditioning............................. 189 Residual heat and ventilation........ 190 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents....................... 191 Power windows .................................. 192 Opening and closing ..................... 192 Summer opening feature .............. 193 Convenience closing feature......... 194 Power tilt/sliding sunroof................... 195 Opening and closing ..................... 195 Driving systems .................................. 197 Cruise control ............................... 197 Rear Parking Assist....................... 200 Rear view camera ......................... 203 Contents Operation ......................................... 243 The first 1000 miles (1500 km)......... 244 Driving instructions............................ 245 Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 245 Drinking and driving ..................... 245 Pedals .......................................... 245 Power assistance ......................... 246 Brakes .......................................... 246 Driving off..................................... 247 Parking ......................................... 248 Tires ............................................. 248 Hydroplaning................................ 249 Tire traction.................................. 249 Tire speed rating .......................... 250 Winter driving instructions ........... 251 Standing water ............................. 252 Passenger compartment .............. 252 Off-road driving ............................ 253 Driving abroad.............................. 261 Control and operation of radio transmitters.................................. 261 Catalytic converter....................... 262 Emission control........................... 263 Coolant temperature .................... 263 At the gas station .............................. 264 Refueling ...................................... 264 Check regularly and before a long trip..................................... 265 Engine compartment ......................... 267 Hood ............................................ 267 Engine oil ..................................... 269 Transmission fluid level................ 273 Coolant level ................................ 274 Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system ......................................... 275 Tires and wheels................................ 277 Important guidelines .................... 277 Tire care and maintenance........... 278 Direction of rotation..................... 280 Loading the vehicle ...................... 280 Recommended tire inflation pressure....................................... 286 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 288 Tire labeling.................................. 294 Load identification ....................... 298 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................. 299 Maximum tire load ....................... 300 Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 301 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles)............. 302 Tire ply material ........................... 304 Tire and loading terminology........ 304 Rotating tires ............................... 307 Winter driving .................................... 309 Winter tires .................................. 309 Block heater (Canada only) .......... 310 Snow chains................................. 310 Maintenance...................................... 311 Maintenance service indicator message ...................................... 311 Calling up the maintenance service indicator display .............. 313 Resetting the maintenance service indicator .......................... 313 Vehicle care....................................... 314 Cleaning and care of the vehicle.. 314 Practical hints ................................. 323 What to do if … .................................. 324 Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 324 Lamp in center console................ 337 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display.................... 338 Where will I find...? ............................ 366 First aid kit................................... 366 Vehicle tool kit ............................. 366 Vehicle jack.................................. 367 CD changer .................................. 368 Spare wheel ................................. 368 Unlocking/locking in an emergency.. 370 Unlocking the vehicle................... 370 Locking the vehicle ...................... 371 Fuel filler flap ............................... 372 Manually unlocking the gear selector lever ............................... 373 Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 374 Tilt/sliding sunroof ....................... 374 Brush guard ........................................ 375 Lowering and raising brush guard................................... 375 Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 376 Replacing bulbs .................................. 377 Bulbs............................................. 377 Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 380 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 385 Replacing wiper blades....................... 388 Wiper blades ................................. 388 Flat tire............................................... 390 Preparing the vehicle .................... 390 Mounting the spare wheel ............ 391 Battery................................................ 396 Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling and reconnecting the battery .................................... 398 Charging the battery ..................... 398 Contents Jump starting...................................... 399 Towing the vehicle.............................. 401 Transporting the vehicle ............... 403 Towing the vehicle - various problem scenarios ........................ 403 Front towing eye........................... 404 Rear towing eye ............................ 404 Stranded vehicle........................... 404 Fuses.................................................. 405 Main fuse box in passenger compartment ................................ 406 Fuse box in front passenger footwell......................................... 406 Fuse box in middle tunnel............. 407 Fuse box in battery box ................ 408 Index................................................. 431 Contents Technical data.................................. 409 Parts service ...................................... 410 Warranty coverage............................. 411 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...................... 411 Identification labels............................ 412 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 414 G 500 ........................................... 414 G 55 AMG..................................... 414 Engine................................................ 415 Rims and tires.................................... 416 Same size tires............................. 417 Spare wheel ................................. 418 Electrical system................................ 419 Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings......................................... 420 Main dimensions .......................... 420 Vehicle weights and ratings ......... 421 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 422 Capacities .................................... 422 Engine oils.................................... 425 Engine oil additives ...................... 425 Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 425 Brake fluid.................................... 425 Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 426 Fuel requirements ........................ 426 Gasoline additives........................ 427 Coolants....................................... 427 Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system ......................................... 430 Introduction Product information 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 suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories 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 approved by us are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation 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 instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure 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, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center 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, 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, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions 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, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle. Introduction Operator’s Manual (1) the same substantial defect or (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect 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 malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days. Written notification should not be sent to a dealer, it should be adressed to: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 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 authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 miles (approximately 29000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs: 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 an authorized 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 accordance with standard program guidelines 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, however, the accessibility of your vehicle will be determined by our authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center technician 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 foreign countries, please be aware that: 앫 service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, 앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, 앫 gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck 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-MERCedes, 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 available 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 Center (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 provide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color. At a glance Here you will find an overview of your vehicle’s interior and exterior main features. 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 renting 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 vehicle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes technical 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 vehicle. Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter. Technical data All important technical data for your vehicle can be found in this section. Indexes The table of contents and the index are designed 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 vehicle. 15 Introduction Symbols Trademarks: 앫 ESP® is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler. 앫 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. 앫 BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp. 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. Warning! Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. ! Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle. i Helpful hints or further information you may find useful. 왘 This symbol points to instructions for you to follow. 왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. 컄 page 컄컄 컄컄 -> This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks a warning which is continued on the next page. This continuation symbol marks a procedure which is continued on the next page. This symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term definitions. Display Words appearing in the multifunction display are printed in the type shown here. 16 왔 Operating safety Warning! Warning! Proper use of the vehicle Introduction Operating safety Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously 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 never 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 disturbance, 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 vehicle 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 repairs. 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 standards 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. Removal of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or personal 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 Introduction Reporting safety defects 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”. 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 call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 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 Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel Storage compartments 21 At a glance Exterior view 22 At a glance Exterior view Item 1 Tailgate Cargo compartment 앫 Loading instructions 앫 Expanding 앫 Cargo tie-down rings 앫 Partition net* 앫 Cover blind 2 Rear view camera 3 Rear window defroster 4 Rear lamps 5 Fuel filler flap Refueling Fuel Page 105 208 206 209 210 214 203 181 378 264 264 265, 426 Item 6 Exterior rear view mirrors Adjusting Auto-dimming rear view mirrors 7 Hood Engine oil Coolant 8 Windshield wipers Wiper blades, replacing Wiper blades, cleaning 9 Windshield Cleaning with windshield washer fluid Cleaning Windshield defroster a Power tilt/sliding sunroof Page Item b Doors 46 177 267 269 274 58 388 319 59 319 180 195 Locking and unlocking Opening and closing Locking/unlocking in an emergency c Headlamp cleaning system d Front lamps e Tires and wheels Checking tire inflation pressure General information Flat tire Spare wheel f Front towing eye Rear towing eye Page 100 104 370 177 378 277, 416 288 277 390 368 404 404 23 At a glance Cockpit 24 Item Page Item 1 Combination switch 앫 High beam 앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 2 Headlamp cleaning button 3 Cruise control lever 4 Horn 5 Instrument cluster 6 Lever for Voice Control System*, see separate operating instructions 7 Starter switch 8 Glove box release Glove box lock 57 57 58 177 197 26 39 215 216 9 Glove box a Center console b Multifunction steering wheel c Hood lock release d Steering wheel adjustment stalk Heated steering wheel e Exterior lamp switch f Exterior rear view mirror adjustment Page 215 30 28 267 44 225 56, 117 46 At a glance Cockpit 25 At a glance Instrument cluster 26 Item Page 1 Speedometer with: v Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) warning lamp ; Brake warning lamp, USA only 3 Brake warning lamp, Canada only B Low beam headlamp indicator lamp H Combination low tire pressure/Advanced TPMS malfunction tell- tale 2 L Left turn signal indicator lamp 3 Multifunction display with: 앫 Trip odometer 앫 Main odometer 앫 Transfer case indicator 92, 330 55, 326 55, 326 56, 118 335 57 133 131, 140 140 170 Item 앫 Gear selector lever position indicator 앫 Gear range indicator 앫 Status indicator: 앫 Outside temperature 앫 Digital speedometer 앫 Clock 4 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 5 Tachometer with: - Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp < Seat belt telltale 1 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only Page 164 167 132, 133 133 133 57 88, 324 74, 332 68, 334 328 At a glance Instrument cluster Item ± Engine malfunction Page 328 indicator lamp, Canada only A High beam headlamp indicator lamp 6 Fuel gauge with: Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 4 Fuel filler flap indica- tor: The fuel filler flap is located on the rear right-hand side 7 Coolant temperature gauge 8 Reset button for: 앫 Resetting trip odometer 앫 Resetting all settings 앫 Resetting individual settings 앫 Adjusting instrument cluster illumination 57, 122 331 264 131 131 146 158, 312 130 27 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel 28 Page Item 1 Multifunction display Operating the control system 2 Selecting a submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease 3 Telephone*: Page 133 134 159, 226 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 Press button s to take a call to dial to redial t to end a call to reject an incoming call i Canada vehicles: The steering wheel in this vehicle may vary from steering wheel shown. However, multifunction steering wheel symbols and feature description apply to Canada vehicles as well. 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 29 Item 9 Hazard warning flasher switch a Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp b COMAND system, see separate operating instructions c Climate control d Ashtray Cigarette lighter Page 124 81, 337 182 220 222 Item 1 Seat heating, driver’s side 2 Windshield defroster switch 3 Rear window wiper/washer switch Page 112 180 60 4 Electronic Stability Program 94 (ESP®) switch 5 Differential lock switches 6 Central unlocking switch Central locking switch 7 Alarm system indicator lamp Tow-away alarm off switch 8 Seat heating, front passenger side 175 107 107 97 98 112 At a glance Center console Upper part 30 Lower part Item 1 Storage tray 2 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 3 Transfer case switch 4 Parking brake lever Page 54, 162 170 55, 62 At a glance Center console 31 Item 1 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 2 Cargo compartment lamps on/off 3 Right reading lamp on/off 4 Power tilt/sliding sunroof switch 5 Interior lighting control 6 Interior rear view mirror 7 Garage door opener 8 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid (emergency call system) and telephone* 9 Left reading lamp on/off Page 231 127 125 195 125 46 236 226, 229 125 At a glance Overhead control panel 32 왔 Door control panel At a glance Door control panel Item 1 Switches for opening/closing front and rear door windows Rear window override switch 2 Seat adjustment 3 Inside door handle 4 Memory function (for storing seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel settings) Page 192 86 41, 108 104 114 33 At a glance Storage compartments 34 Item 1 Glove box Parcel net in front passenger footwell Page 215 218 2 Cup holder in front passenger 220 footwell 3 Storage tray 4 Storage box in front of armrest 5 Cup holder next to armrest 6 Storage pocket in front passenger door First aid kit 7 Ruffled storage bag on front passenger seat backrest 31 217 219 366 217 8 Cup holder in rear passenger 220 footwell Item 9 Spare wheel a CD changer b Vehicle jack c Vehicle tool kit d Armrest 앫 Storage/telephone* tray 앫 Storage compartment 앫 Roadside Assistance button • Page 368 368 367 366 216 216 232 앫 Information button ¡ 233 217 e Ruffled storage bag on driver’s seat backrest f Storage pocket in driver’s door At a glance Storage compartments 35 36 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 37 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 (컄 page 100) will help you with further information. The correspond- ing page references are located at the end of each segment. Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey with remote control 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Œ Unlock button 3 Â Panic button (컄 page 87) 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. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. 38 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the Starter switch positions SmartKey. 앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move up. 앫 The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. 앫 The locator lighting comes on if the feature is enabled in the control system (컄 page 152). 왘 Enter the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 100). 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. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. SmartKey Getting started Unlocking 0 For removing SmartKey The steering is locked when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. 1 Power supply for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment 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 remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 324). 3 Starting position Starter switch 39 Getting started Unlocking i When you switch on the ignition, the indica- tor and warning lamps (except high beam head- lamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) will go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. i The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in park position P. i If the SmartKey is left in starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the switch. In this case, the steering is locked. To unlock, remove SmartKey from the starter switch and reinsert. ! If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the battery may not be sufficiently charged. 앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary (컄 page 398). 앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 399). To prevent accelerated vehicle battery discharge or a completely discharged vehicle battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. For information on starting the engine, see (컄 page 54). 40 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! 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 under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and seat belts are properly positioned on the body. Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 48). Observe the following points: 앫 Adjust the backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. 앫 Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The po- sition should be as far back as possible with the driver still able to operate the controls properly. 앫 Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. 앫 Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted. Failure to do so could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Getting started Adjusting Warning! 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 operated when the respective door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. 41 Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switches are located on the respective front door. 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat backrest tilt 3 Seat fore and aft adjustment 4 Seat cushion tilt 5 Seat height ! When moving the seat, make sure 앫 there are no items in the footwell or behind the seat 앫 the cup holder next to the armrest is removed (컄 page 219) 앫 the cup holder in the front passenger footwell is folded closed (컄 page 220) Otherwise you could damage the seat and/or cup holders. i The memory function (컄 page 114) lets you store the setting for the seat position together with the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 39). or 왘 Open the respective front door. Getting started Adjusting Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For addi- tional information, see “Children in the vehi- cle” (컄 page 78). A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. 42 Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 3. Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 4 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Seat backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 2. Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 5. Make sure you have sufficient head- room. Head restraint height Head restraint fore and aft adjustment Getting started Adjusting Warning! Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. For your protection, drive only with properly positioned and engaged head restraints. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint 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 accident or similar situation. 왘 Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 1. Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint. 왘 Adjust the head restraint to the desired position by pushing or pulling on the upper edge of the head restraint cush- ion. For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 108). 43 Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel Warning! i The memory function (컄 page 114) lets you store the setting for the steering wheel together with the settings for the seat position and the exterior rear view mirrors. The steering wheel adjustment stalk is located on the lower left of the steering column. Steering wheel adjustment Make sure that 앫 you can reach the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows, 앫 you can move your legs freely 앫 all displays (incl. malfunction and indi- cator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible 1 Adjusting steering wheel, in or out 2 Adjusting steering wheel, up or down 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 39). or 왘 Open the driver’s door. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey 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 driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. 44 Adjusting steering wheel in or out 왘 Move stalk forward or backward in direction of arrow 1. Adjusting steering wheel up or down 왘 Move stalk up or down in direction of arrow 2. For information on “Heated steering wheel”, see (컄 page 225). Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When entering and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is in its uppermost position. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated in the Convenience submenu of the control system (컄 page 156). Warning! You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. To stop steering wheel movement, do one of the following: 앫 Move the steering wheel adjustment stalk (컄 page 44). 앫 Press one of the stored position buttons or the memory button (컄 page 115). Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Getting started Adjusting With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you: 앫 close the driver’s door with the ignition switched on or 앫 insert the SmartKey into the starter switch with the driver’s door closed i The last set steering wheel position is stored when 앫 the ignition is switched off (컄 page 39) 앫 the position is stored into memory (컄 page 115) With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards when you: 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or 앫 open the driver’s door with the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 45 Getting started Adjusting i If the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. Warning! Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with the steering wheel still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Mirrors Exterior rear view 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 mirror. For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” (컄 page 177). 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 interior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. 46 Getting started Adjusting i At low ambient temperatures, the exterior rear view mirrors will be heated automatically. i The memory function (컄 page 114) lets you store the setting for the exterior rear view mir- rors together with the settings for the steering wheel and the seat position. For more information, see “Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position” (컄 page 116). The buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch. 1 Adjustment button 2 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror button 3 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror button 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 39). 왘 Press button 2 for the driver’s side exterior rear view mirror or button 3 for the passenger-side 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 properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual manner. 47 Getting started Driving Warning! Fastening the seat belts Make sure that absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta- cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure that the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneu- vers, the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. Warning! Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear. Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts. If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The air bags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts (컄 page 68). 48 Getting started Driving Warning! Warning! Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 78). A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. 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 seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause se- rious or even fatal injuries. The seat back- rest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright posi- tion and the seat belt is properly positioned on the body. Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Make sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. Warning! Read and observe the additional warning notices printed in the “Safety and Security” section (컄 page 72) and (컄 page 74). 49 Getting started Driving Front seat belts and rear outer seat belts 1 Seat belt guide 2 Latch plate 3 Buckle 4 Release button 50 Fastening seat belts and rear outer seat belts 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the seat belt out of seat belt guide 1. 왘 Place the shoulder portion of the seat belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips. 왘 Push latch plate 2 into buckle 3 until it clicks. 왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. Opening seat belts and rear outer seat belts 왘 Press release button 4. 왘 Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding latch plate 2. Rear center seat belt 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 Fastening the rear center seat belt Getting started Driving 왘 Pull both latch plates 1 and 2 out of the attachment (컄 page 50). The seat belt has two latch plates: Plate 1 is fixed at the end of the seat belt. Latch plate 2 is free-sliding across the seat belt. 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the seat 왘 Guide the seat belt at free-sliding latch belt out of the seat belt outlet. 왘 Push fixed latch plate 1 into buckle 3 until it clicks. plate 2 across your body. Place the shoulder portion of the seat 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. 51 Getting started Driving Opening the rear center seat belt 왘 Press release button 6 on buckle 5 for the free-sliding latch plate (컄 page 50). 왘 Press release button 3 on buckle 2 for the fixed latch plate (컄 page 50). Storing the rear center seat belt 왘 Allow the retractor to completely rewind the rear center seat belt by guiding latch plate 1 (컄 page 51). 왘 Guide both latch plates 4 and 7 once after the other into attachment 1 (컄 page 50). Warning! 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. 52 Seat belt outlet height adjustment You can adjust the height of the seat belt guide for the following seats: 앫 Driver’s seat 앫 Front passenger seat 앫 Rear outer seats 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). Raising 왘 Slide the seat belt guide upward in desired position. The seat belt guide engages in five different positions. Lowering 왘 Pull and hold release button 1. 왘 Slide the seat belt guide downward in desired position. 왘 Let go of release button 1. Make sure that the seat belt guide en- gages into place. Please comply with the instructions for “Proper use of seat belts” (컄 page 53). 1 Release button Getting started Driving Proper use of seat belts 앫 Do not twist the seat belt when fasten- ing. 앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck). Never pass the shoulder portion of the seat belt under your arm. For this purpose, you can adjust the height of the seat belt guide (컄 page 52). 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen. 앫 Place the seat backrest on adjustable seat backrests in a nearly upright position. 앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. Warning! 앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another object at the same time. When using a seat belt to secure infant restraints, toddler restraints or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instruc- tions. 앫 Check your seat belt periodically during travel to make sure that it is properly positioned. 앫 Make sure the seat belt is always fitted snugly. Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing. Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges. They could tear. Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mecha- nism. This could damage the seat belt. Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effective- ness of the seat belts. Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash, they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. 53 Getting started Driving Starting the engine Automatic transmission Warning!

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