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Mercedes-Benz Vito 111 CDI/BlueTEC Operating Instructions Manual

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March 20, 2025

How to operate sat nav

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Mr. Anderson
March 20, 2025

To operate the sat nav in a Mercedes-Benz Vito 111 CDI/BlueTEC:

1. Insert the Navigation Module
- Open the glove compartment.
- Insert the navigation module into the device holder.
- The built-in battery charges when the vehicle ignition is on.
- Secure the module by removing the catch on the front side of the device holder.
- Close the glove compartment.

2. Switch on the Navigation System
- Press the ß button, or
- Press the 9 button repeatedly until the main menu bar appears.
- Select "Navi" to open the main menu.

*Note:* If the battery was fully discharged, the system may take up to 1 minute to be ready.

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Summary of Contents for Mercedes-Benz Vito 111 CDI/BlueTEC

  • Page 1 Vito Operating Instructions Mercedes-Benz...
  • Page 2 Symbols WARNING Warning notes make you aware of dangers which could pose a threat to your health or life, or to the health and life of others. Environmental note Environmental notes provide you with infor- mation on environmentally aware actions or disposal.
  • Page 3 The equipment or model designation of your Please note that the Mercedes-Benz Guide app vehicle may differ according to: may not yet be available in your country.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Operating safety and vehicle approval Exterior lighting ........114 ............... 31 Interior lighting ........120 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ....34 Replacing bulbs: interior lighting and QR code for rescue card ......35 ambient lamps ........121 Data stored in the vehicle ...... 35 Replacing bulbs: vehicles with LED headlamps ...........
  • Page 5 Contents Display messages (vehicles with Tow-starting and towing away ..... 351 steering wheel buttons) ....... 259 Fuses ........... 354 Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster ....... 279 Wheels and tyres ......355 Useful information ....... 355 Multimedia systems in brief .... 290 Important safety notes ......
  • Page 6 Index Display message (vehicle with 1, 2, 3 ... steering wheel buttons) ....269 4x4 (permanent all-wheel drive) ..192 Display message (vehicle without 12 V socket ........310 steering wheel buttons) ....253 Displaying the level (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) ....238 Displaying the level (vehicles with- ABS (anti-lock braking system) out steering wheel buttons) ...

  • Page 7: Index

    Index Airbag Display message (vehicle without Automatic front-passenger front steering wheel buttons) ....256 airbag deactivation ......53 Function/notes ......199 Audio 10 Display message (vehicle with steering wheel buttons) ....261 ® Bluetooth settings ....... 294 Display message (vehicle without Display overview ......
  • Page 8 Index Driving tips ........170 Emergency running mode ....172 Ball coupling Engaging drive position ....167 Fitting ..........215 Engaging neutral ......167 Removing ........216 Engaging reverse gear ....167 BAS (Brake Assist System) Engaging the park position .... 167 Function/notes ........
  • Page 9 Index Brake force distribution Collision warning ......197 Display message ......275 see EBD (electronic brake force Important safety notes ....196 distribution) Brake lamp Monitoring range of the sensors ..197 Notes/function ......196 Display message (vehicle with Trailer towing ......... 198 steering wheel buttons) ....
  • Page 10 Index Care Signal and ambient light in the tail- Automatic car wash ....... 339 gate ..........123 Changing bulbs Carpets .......... 345 Display ........... 343 Additional indicators (roof) .... 127 Exterior lighting ......341 Additional turn signals ....125 Gear or selector lever ....344 Ambient lamp in tailgate ....
  • Page 11 Index Coffee cup symbol Controlling automatically ....138 Convenience opening/closing see ATTENTION ASSIST COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST (air-recirculation mode) ....143 Cooling with air dehumidification .. 138 Activating/deactivating the dis- Demisting the windows ....141 tance warning function ....237 Demisting the windscreen ..... 141 Adaptive Brake Assist ....
  • Page 12 Index Topping up ........330 Setting (vehicle without steering Warning lamp ......... 285 wheel buttons) ....... 228 Cooling Daytime driving lights see Climate control Display message (vehicle with Cornering light steering wheel buttons) ....269 Display message (vehicle with Display message (vehicle without steering wheel buttons) ....
  • Page 13 Tyres ..........276 Dipped-beam headlamps ....180 Vehicle ........... 277 Fuel ..........180 Display message (vehicle without Mercedes-Benz Service ....180 steering wheel buttons) Driving off-road Calling up ........243 Rules for driving off-road ....184 Driving systems ......255 see Off-road driving Engine ..........
  • Page 14 Index Blind Spot Assist ......196 Deactivating/activating ....165 Cruise control ........ 185 General information ....... 163 Lane Keeping Assist ...... 198 Important safety notes ....163 Electric sliding door PARKTRONIC ......... 201 Reversing camera ......209 Function ........... 84 SPEEDTRONIC .......
  • Page 15 Index Running irregularly ......166 Deactivating/activating (vehicle Starting .......... 160 without steering wheel buttons) ..226 Starting problems ......166 Display message (vehicle with Stopping ........178 steering wheel buttons) ....264 Technical data ....... 387 Display message (vehicle without Tow-starting (vehicle) .....
  • Page 16 ..231 Display (vehicle without steering Consumption statistics (vehicle wheel buttons) ....... 222 without steering wheel buttons) ..224 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 34 Diesel at very low outside temper- Glove compartment ......303 atures ..........381 Guide rail Diesel particle filter .......
  • Page 17 Index Instrument cluster High-pressure cleaners ....340 Buttons (vehicle without steering Hill start assist ........162 wheel buttons) ....... 222 Hinged window Indicator and warning lamps (vehi- Child-proof lock ....... 69 cle without steering wheel but- Hinged windows tons) ..........39 Opening/closing ......
  • Page 18 Index Priming ..........75 Setting sensitivity (on-board com- Switching off ........75 puter) ..........238 ISOFIX child seat securing system ..62 Setting the sensitivity ....199 Language Display (vehicle with steering wheel buttons) ....... 239 Jack Display (vehicle without steering Declaration of conformity ....
  • Page 19 Index Adaptive Highbeam Assist ..... 118 Switching locally ......121 Automatic headlamp mode .... 115 Load distribution ....... 313 Changing bulbs (halogen head- Load protection net ......318 lamps) ..........123 Load rails Changing bulbs (interior lights) ..121 Fitting lashing eyelets ....315 Cornering light function ....
  • Page 20 ........... 112 Important safety notes ....46 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator see Qualified specialist workshop lamp ..........47 Mercedes-Benz Service24h ....349 Pets in the vehicle ......69 Message memory ® PRE-SAFE (anticipatory occu- On-board computer (vehicle with pant protection) .......
  • Page 21 Index Navigation menu ......232 Vehicle equipment ......29 Operating safety Operating ........228 Permanent display ......239 Implied warranty ......29 Operating safety and registration Service menu ......... 238 Setting the date ......240 Attachments/add-on equipment ..33 Setting the display ......239 Changes in engine performance ..
  • Page 22 Index Display message (vehicle without Visual check of the vehicle exte- steering wheel buttons) ....249 rior ..........159 Preventative passenger protection Notes/function ......177 Warning lamp ......... 177 ® see PRE-SAFE (anticipatory Parking lamp occupant protection) Display message (vehicle with Program selector button ....
  • Page 23 Index Rear foglamps General notes ........96 General notes (seat/berth combi- Replacing bulbs ......126 Rear lamps nation) ........... 105 Moving (seat/bunk combination) .. 102 Replacing bulbs ......126 Rear view camera Removing/fitting (comfort rear bench seat) ........104 Important safety notes ....209 Rear window heating Removing/fitting (seat/berth combination) ........
  • Page 24 Index Main-beam headlamps ....125 Rear foglamps ........ 126 Safety Rear lamps ........126 Children in the vehicle ..... 60 Reversing lamp ......126 Operating safety ......31 Rescue card ......... 35 see Occupant safety Reserve (fuel tank) Safety system see Fuel see Driving safety systems Reserve fuel...
  • Page 25 Index Signal and ambient light Calling up the service due date ..333 Hiding a service message ....333 Changing a bulb ......123 Sliding door Notes ..........332 Service menu (on-board com- Child-proof lock ....... 69 puter) ..........238 Cleaning .........
  • Page 26 Index Stowage spaces and stowage com- Display message (vehicle without partments steering wheel buttons) ....256 Displaying the speed ..... 189 Folding table ........307 Function/notes ......189 Luggage net ........304 Important safety notes ....189 Seat/bunk combination stowage LIM indicator lamp ......
  • Page 27 Index Technical data Setting departure time ....153 Capacities ........379 Setting the heating level ....154 Engine ..........387 Setting the operating duration ..152 Guide rail ........390 Setting the temperature ....154 Lashing points ....... 389 Setting the time ......152 Tool Loading rails ........
  • Page 28 Index Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ..343 Displaying (vehicle without steer- Coupling up a trailer ...... 217 ing wheel buttons) ......223 Decoupling a trailer ....... 218 Resetting (vehicle with steering Driving tips ........213 wheel buttons) ....... 232 Resetting (vehicle without steer- ®...
  • Page 29 Index Radio type approval for the tyre Electronics ........378 pressure monitor ......364 Emergency unlocking ....... 78 Restarting ........363 Equipment ........29 Warning lamp ......... 288 Implied warranty ......29 Warning message ......362 Leaving parked up ......179 Tyre pressure table ......
  • Page 30 Index Operation ......... 53 ® ..........282 Windows ® OFF ........284 Cleaning ......... 340 Fuel tank ........285 see Side windows General notes ........ 279 Windscreen LIM (cruise control) ......186 Cleaning ......... 340 LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ..189 Demisting ........

  • Page 31: Introduction

    There is an increased covered either by Mercedes-Benz implied risk of an accident and injury. warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle War- ranty.

  • Page 32: Protection Of The Environment

    Only for EU countries: this planet sparingly and in a manner which Mercedes-Benz will take back your end-of-life takes the requirements of both nature and vehicle for environment-friendly disposal in humanity into consideration.

  • Page 33: Operating Safety And Vehicle Approval

    You can obtain further information from any you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. kerb, a speed bump or a pothole in the road a heavy object strikes the underbody or parts...

  • Page 34: Operating Safety

    Vehicle registration Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres to carry out technical inspections on certain vehi- cles. This is always the case if it is possible to...

  • Page 35: Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment

    Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Inform engine management, you can then start the Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about any engine. change in address or vehicle ownership. If there is a malfunction with the exhaust gas...

  • Page 36: Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts

    There you can also find information on pin tems, e.g. the brake system, may malfunction. assignment and fuse replacement. Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of an equivalent quality standard. Only use You can obtain further information from any tyres, wheels and accessory parts that are Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

  • Page 37: Qr Code For Rescue Card

    After a fault has been rectified, the information Further information can be found at http:// is deleted from the fault memory or is continu- www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code. ally overwritten. When operating the vehicle, situations are con- ceivable in which this technical data, in connec-...

  • Page 38: Cockpit

    Cockpit Cockpit Function Page Function Page Steering wheel gearshift pad- Stowage compartment dles (automatic transmis- • 12 V socket sion) • Cigarette lighter • Timer for the auxiliary • Cup holder warm-air heater • Ashtray • Device mounting bracket Combination switch for an auxiliary device, e.g.
  • Page 39 Cockpit Function Page Function Page • Coin/card holder Cruise control lever • Driving system control panel Ç Deactivates/activates Lane Keeping Assist c Deactivates/activates PARKTRONIC Ã Deactivates/activates...

  • Page 40: Instrument Cluster (Vehicles Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Instrument cluster (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Instrument cluster (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Displays and controls Function Page Function Page Speedometer Selects a submenu or reset Display values Rev counter È Selects the menu or display f, g Adjusts the instrument clus- ter lighting Changes values or settings or scrolls in lists...

  • Page 41: Attention Assist

    Instrument cluster (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Indicator and warning lamps Function Page Function Page % Preglow ® å ESP ; Engine diagnostics K Main-beam headlamps ? Coolant ® ÷ ESP R Rear foglamp #!Turn signal O Front foglamps Clutch (manual transmis- sion) h Tyre pressure monitor ! Parking brake...

  • Page 42: Instrument Cluster (Vehicles With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Instrument cluster (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Instrument cluster (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Displays and controls Function Page Function Page Speedometer Fuel level Fuel filler flap location indi- Display cator t: the fuel filler cap is on the left-hand side Rev counter Adjusts the instrument clus- Coolant temperature gauge...
  • Page 43 Instrument cluster (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Indicator and warning lamps Function Page Function Page O Front foglamps ® å ESP h Tyre pressure monitor K Main-beam headlamps 6 Restraint system #! Turn signal ® J Brakes ÷ ESP ! Parking brake ·...

  • Page 44: Steering Wheel With Buttons

    The multimedia system, telephone and navigation system from another manufac- voice-operated control using the steering turer, the described functions may be restric- wheel buttons in the right control panel only ted or not available at all. function with a Mercedes-Benz audio or nav-...

  • Page 45: Centre Console

    Centre console Centre console Control panel Function Page Function Page Audio system (see the sepa- É Selects the drive pro- rate operating instructions) gram (automatic transmis- and/or mounting bracket for sion) appliance Å Opens and closes the Æ Opens and closes the electric sliding door on the electric sliding door on the left side of the vehicle...

  • Page 46: Overhead Control Panel

    Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Example: luxury overhead control panel Function Page Function Page Ì Deactivates the interior p Switches the right- motion sensor hand reading lamp on/off p Switches the left-hand Ë Deactivates tow-away reading lamp on/off protection | Switches the automatic ATA indicator lamp interior lighting control...

  • Page 47: Door Control Panel

    Door control panel Door control panel d Vehicles with electrically adjustable front seats e Vehicles with manually adjustable front seats Function Page Function Page Opens the door W Opens/closes the front side windows r 4 5 = Stores seat settings W Opens/closes rear hinged windows Í...

  • Page 48: Safety

    The components of the restraint system work in qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz conjunction with each other. They can only offer recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz protection if all vehicle occupants always: Service Centre for this. have the seat belt correctly fastened...

  • Page 49: Occupant Safety

    Occupant safety A malfunction has occurred if the 6 restraint Depending on the person in the front-passenger system warning lamp: seat, the front-passenger front airbag must be either disabled or enabled; see the following does not light up after the ignition is switched points.

  • Page 50: Airbags

    Always secure the child in a child restraint an accident, heavy braking or sudden system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi- changes of direction. There is an increased cle. The child restraint system must be appro- risk of injury, possibly even fatal.

  • Page 51: Fastening

    In the event of an accident, they could be crushed Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use between the vehicle occupant and seat belt. seat belts that have been approved specifically objects are never secured with a seat belt if for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.

  • Page 52: Belt Warning

    Occupant safety Seat belt adjustment Seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of the ® PRE-SAFE convenience function. With this function, the driver's and co-driver's seat belts are adjusted to the upper body of the vehicle occupant. The belt strap is tightened slightly when: the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle and the ignition is switched on The seat belt adjustment will apply a certain...

  • Page 53: Introduction

    Occupant safety door or side window. You may otherwise be in Airbags the deployment area of the airbags. Introduction Always keep your feet in the footwell in front of the seat. Do not put your feet on the dash- The installation location of an airbag is identified board, for example.

  • Page 54: Sidebag

    Use only seat covers which have been specif- ically approved for the respective seat by Mercedes-Benz. Driver's airbag : deploys in front of the steer- ing wheel. Front-passenger front airbag ; deploys in front of and above the glove com- partment and centre console.

  • Page 55: Airbag Deactivation

    Occupant safety When deployed, the sidebag offers additional Windowbags : or ; are integrated in the side thorax and pelvis protection. However, it does of the roof frame. Windowbags for all seat not protect the: rows ; deploy in the area from the front door (A-pillar) to the rear side window (D-pillar).

  • Page 56: Operation

    Occupant safety If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator far as possible, rest flat against the backrest of lamp: the front-passenger seat. The child restraint sys- tem must not touch the roof or be put under lights up, the front-passenger front airbag is strain by the head restraint.
  • Page 57 Occupant safety bled in accordance with the person in the essary, adjust the vehicle belt sash guide and front-passenger seat. the front-passenger seat accordingly. Always comply with the child restraint system manu- the front-passenger seat has been moved facturer's installation instructions. back as far back as possible.

  • Page 58: System Self-Test

    When the front-passenger seat is occupied, workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this always ensure that: purpose. the classification of the person in the front- If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or the...

  • Page 59: Problems

    Occupant safety WARNING passenger seat. The backrest of the forwards- facing child restraint system must, as far as Objects between the seat surface and the possible, be resting on the backrest of the child restraint system could affect the func- rear reclining seat.
  • Page 60 Vehicles with a front-passenger bench seat: the seat belt tensioners on the front-passenger side Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the are triggered independently of the lock status of vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop the seat belt.
  • Page 61 Occupant safety This process is pre-emptive in nature. The trig- How the airbag system works is determined gering/deployment process should take place by the severity of the accident detected, in good time at the start of the collision. especially the vehicle deceleration or accel- eration, and the apparent type of accident: The rate of vehicle deceleration or acceleration and the direction of the force are essentially...

  • Page 62: Children In The Vehicle

    For this reason, If you and your child leave the vehicle, always Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install make sure that the child restraint system is the child restraint system on a rear seat. Chil- not in direct sunlight.

  • Page 63: Children In The Vehicle

    Always ensure the rear seat is facing forwards before fitting a rearward-facing child restraint It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care system on it. products to clean child restraint systems rec- ommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information...

  • Page 64: Isofix

    Children in the vehicle ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for ISOFIX child seat securing system specially designed child restraint systems on certain rear seats. ISOFIX securing rings : for WARNING an ISOFIX child restraint system are fitted ISOFIX child restraint systems do not offer between the seat cushion and the seat backrest.

  • Page 65: On The Front-Passenger Seat

    The PASSENGER AIR on the front-passenger seat. For this reason, BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit. Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install a child restraint system on a rear seat. NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint...

  • Page 66: Suitable Positions

    Children in the vehicle Vehicles without the automatic front- Forward-facing child restraint system passenger front airbag deactivation If it is absolutely necessary to fit a forward- system facing child restraint system on the front- passenger seat, always move the front- passenger seat as far back as possible.
  • Page 67 Children in the vehicle "Universal" category child restraint systems can vehicle belt sash guide to the shoulder belt be used on the seats indicated with U, UF or IUF guide on the child restraint system according to the tables "Suitability of the seats page 64).
  • Page 68 Children in the vehicle Rear seats Weight category Rear seat Rear bench seat: up to 10 kg up to 13 kg 9 kg to 18 kg 15 kg to 25 kg U, L U, L 22 kg to 36 kg U, L U, L Suitability of the seats for attaching an ISOFIX child restraint system...
  • Page 69 63) and on "Suitable positioning of the child restraint system" ( page 64). You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Recommended child restraint systems for securing with vehicle seat belts...

  • Page 70: Child-Proof Locks Important Safety Notes

    Children in the vehicle Weight categories Manufac- Type Approval number Order number turer (E1 ...) (A 000 ...) Category I: Britax Römer DUO plus 04 301133 970 37 00 9 kg to 18 kg 970 58 00 between approx- imately 9 months and 4 years Category II/III: Britax Römer...

  • Page 71: Pets In The Vehicle

    Pets in the vehicle door rear controls are deactivated. You can WARNING open the electric sliding door at any time using If persons (particularly children) are exposed the corresponding Å or Æ sliding door to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is button in the centre console ( page 85).

  • Page 72: Driving Safety Systems

    Driving safety systems Important safety notes Driving safety systems Observe the important safety guidelines for the Overview driving safety system ( page 70). This section contains information on the follow- ABS works from a speed of about 8 km/h ing driving safety systems: upwards, regardless of road surface conditions.

  • Page 73: Driving Safety Systems

    Driving safety systems BAS automatically boosts the braking force, You should therefore adapt your driving style thus shortening the stopping distance. to the different handling characteristics. Have the brake system checked at a qualified spe- Important safety notes cialist workshop. Observe the important safety guidelines for the If EBD is malfunctioning, the J warning lamp driving safety system (...

  • Page 74: Important Safety Guidelines

    Driving safety systems The h warning lamp in the instrument cluster ® Only deactivate ESP in the situations descri- ® flashes when ESP intervenes: bed in the following. ® Do not deactivate ESP under any circum- ® stances. It may be best to deactivate ESP in the follow- ing situations: when pulling away, only depress the acceler-...

  • Page 75: Anti-Theft Systems

    Anti-theft systems To activate/deactivate: when the engine is Depending on the direction and intensity of the side wind, Crosswind Assist intervenes auto- running, press the å button. The å warning lamp in the instrument ® matically. ESP intervenes with stabilising brak- ®...

  • Page 76: Tow-Away Protection

    Anti-theft systems Always take the key with you and lock the vehi- Tow-away protection cle when leaving the vehicle. If you leave the key in the vehicle, anyone can start the engine. Function Starting the engine always deactivates the A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the immobiliser.

  • Page 77: Function

    Anti-theft systems Deactivating Deactivate tow-away protection when locking your vehicle and: loading and/or transporting the vehicle, on a ferry or car transporter, for example parking on a movable surface, such as split- level garage This will prevent false alarms. Interior motion sensor Function If the primed interior motion sensor detects Remove the key from the ignition lock.

  • Page 78: Useful Information

    Useful information WARNING If you leave children unattended in the vehi- These Operating Instructions describe all mod- cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in els as well as standard and optional equipment motion if, for example, they: of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print.

  • Page 79: Key

    The key's factory setting enables you to cen- Key functions trally lock and unlock the following: the driver's and the co-driver's door the sliding doors the tailgate or rear door In an emergency, the driver's door can also be unlocked manually using the emergency key element ( page 78).

  • Page 80: Important Safety Notes

    Locking/unlocking the vehicle using To restore factory settings: press and hold down the % and & buttons simultane- the emergency key element ously until the battery check lamp flashes The door lock for unlocking in an emergency is twice ( page 77).

  • Page 81: Changing The Battery

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the Push emergency key element ; into the battery changed at a qualified specialist work- opening in the key in the direction of the arrow shop. until battery compartment cover : opens. When doing so, do not hold battery compart- ment cover : shut.

  • Page 82: Central Locking

    Central locking Problems with the key Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions It is no longer possible to The doors are not closed properly. lock the vehicle using Close the doors properly and lock the vehicle again. the key. The turn signals do not The central locking system has malfunctioned.

  • Page 83: Central Locking

    Central locking For all countries except the United Kingdom: out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There is a You can open a locked door from the inside at risk of injury. any time. For the sliding doors, the child-proof Therefore, do not leave any people unsuper- locks must be deactivated.

  • Page 84: Driver's Door And Co-Driver's Door

    Driver's door and co-driver's door If the vehicle has been locked using the locking You could therefore be locked out if: button for the central locking and a door is the vehicle is being pushed. opened from the inside, only the door that has the vehicle is being towed.

  • Page 85: Sliding Door

    Sliding door Sliding door Opening and closing from the outside Important safety notes WARNING When you open the sliding door, the sliding door could hit other people as it moves back- wards. There is a risk of injury. Only open the sliding door when traffic con- ditions permit.

  • Page 86: Electric Sliding Door

    Electric sliding door Check the sliding door detent. WARNING To close: press rocker switch : forwards. The reversing feature does not react: The sliding door is released from its detent. to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin- Push the sliding door forwards using door gers handle ;...

  • Page 87: Electric Sliding Door

    Electric sliding door To close: pull door handle : in the direction of the arrow. Press the 5 button on the key for longer than 0.5 seconds. The sliding door is released from its lock and automatic operation is started. The sliding door closes.

  • Page 88: Programming The Key Button

    Electric sliding door warning signals during the opening proce- Programming the key button for the dure. sliding door The indicator lamp in the Å or Æ sliding If the vehicle is fitted with two electric sliding door button in the centre console flashes for doors, the 5 sliding door button on the key the duration of automatic operation.

  • Page 89: Tailgate

    Tailgate When the sliding door is closed, open the slid- Opening and closing ing door fully using the Å or Æ sliding door button on the centre console. The sliding door is reset and operational. Close the sliding door if required. Problems with the sliding door The electric sliding door is locked in place.

  • Page 90: Rear Doors

    Rear doors Rear doors Opening and closing from the outside Important safety notes Opening the right-hand rear door WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. If the rear door is open when the engine is running, par- ticularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compart- ment.

  • Page 91: Rear Doors

    Rear doors Closing the rear doors from the outside Opening at an angle of 180° or 270° If necessary, pull the rear door away from the Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can magnetic door retainer ( page 89). open the rear doors up to an angle of 180° or 270°...

  • Page 92: Side Windows

    Side windows With the rear door opened to an angle of 270° Side window reversing feature push it against the magnetic door retainer = The front side windows are equipped with an on the side wall. automatic reversing feature. If a solid object When the magnet on rear door ;...

  • Page 93: Side Windows

    Side windows To open manually: press and hold the cor- Override switch for the electric hinged win- responding switch. dows in the rear ( page 69) To open fully: press the switch beyond the To operate the hinged window point of resistance and release it. You can only operate the hinged windows with Automatic operation is started.

  • Page 94: Sliding Window

    Side windows To open/close: press pinch grips : make sure that no one has any parts of the together and move the sliding window to the body within the closing area. desired position. The pinch grips must engage audibly and fit When you lock the vehicle, you can close the flush when the window is closed.

  • Page 95: Useful Information

    Seats Useful information WARNING If the driver's seat is not correctly engaged, it These Operating Instructions describe all mod- could unexpectedly move while driving. This els as well as standard and optional equipment could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. of your vehicle that were available at the time of There is a risk of an accident.
  • Page 96 Seats Adjusting the seat manually To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating, observe the following information: do not spill any liquids on the seats. If liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible. if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not switch on the seat heating.

  • Page 97: Lumbar Support

    Seats Adjusts lumbar support When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave To support the lumbar region, you can set the children unattended in the vehicle. backrest contour of each front seat (4-way lum- bar support) electrically.

  • Page 98: General Notes

    Seats Standard rear bench seat: remove the rear bench seat by releasing the quick-locking mechanism ( page 103) install the rear bench seats in the face-to-face position ( page 97) Comfort rear bench seat adjust the seat backrests ( page 100) fold each backrest forward individually to the table position ( page 102)

  • Page 99: Seating

    Seats Only install the rear bench seats as described. Only use rear bench seats approved for the vehicle. Depending on the type of seat anchorage in the vehicle floor, you can fit rear bench seats with two or three seats or fit the seat/bunk combi- nation with three seats.

  • Page 100: Easy-Entry/Exit Feature

    Seats If a rear bench seat is not marked, a rear bench seat can be fitted with or without an EASY- ENTRY/EXIT section in the position indicated. Please observe the following conditions for safe rear seating: Only use rear bench seats approved for the vehicle.
  • Page 101 Seats The EASY-ENTRY section has engaged cor- WARNING rectly if: The rear bench seat will not engage when fol- the seat leg engages audibly ded forward. The rear bench seat may inad- indicator tab = is no longer visible and is vertently fold backward while accelerating, fully retracted into the seat leg braking, changing direction suddenly or in the...

  • Page 102: Sliding

    Seats Adjusting the seat backrest Only move the rear bench seat when the vehi- cle is stationary. Make sure that the rear bench seat engages fully after it is moved. WARNING If you move the seat position outside the marked area on vehicles with windowbags in the rear compartment, then the windowbags can no longer provide optimum protection.
  • Page 103 Seats Positioning seats in the optimum area of protection Rear bench seat: Mark on the front seat leg of the rear bench seat Basic position Starting from basic position 2, the rear bench seat for passengers can be moved forwards or backwards by 5 cm.
  • Page 104 Seats Folding the rear bench seat forward and Seat/berth combination back If you grasp and push the seat/bunk com- bination on the stowage compartment plastic WARNING panel only, the panel may break off. Always grasp therefore, the loop between the seat If the rear bench seat is not fully engaged, it cushion and seat backrest to move the seat/ may be thrown about while the vehicle is mov-...

  • Page 105: Face-To-Face Position

    Seats You can fold the rear bench seat fully forwards. Remove the head restraints ( page 108). To fold down the seat backrest (table position): pull backrest release handle : up and fold forward. Pull release handles for rear seat anchor- age ;...
  • Page 106 Seats Fold release handle for rear seat anchor- If the rear seat legs of the rear bench seat have age : up. not engaged correctly again: Tilt the rear bench seat forward by the upper Fold the rear bench seat back again with force edge of the seat backrest.

  • Page 107: Rear Bench Seat

    Seats Tilt the rear bench seat back and allow it to engage. Release handles ; fold down towards the vehicle floor. Fold the rear bench seat back into the upright position. The rear seat legs of the rear bench seat have engaged correctly if: the seat legs engage audibly the indicator tab is no longer visible and is...
  • Page 108 Seats To fold up: pull release lever : back and move bed extension ; into an upright posi- tion. The bed extension engages in a vertical posi- tion. Retainer loops To adjust the seat backrest Moving the seat/berth combination The seat/berth combination can accommodate three persons.

  • Page 109: Important Safety Notes

    Seats Pull backrest release handle : up and adjust the seat backrest to a horizontal position. When doing so, only hold on to the seat back- rest by the retainer loop ( page 105). The seat cushion will lift up slightly. Fold down the short part of the bed extension.

  • Page 110: Adjusting The Head Restraint

    Seats Adjusting the head restraints manually Control panel on the door trim To raise: pull the head restraint up to the desired position. To lower: press release knob : and slide the head restraint down to the desired position. To move the driver's or co-driver's head restraint forwards: pull the head restraint forwards until it engages in the desired posi- tion.

  • Page 111: Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel Armrests The three red indicator lamps in the Í button show the activated heating level 1 to 3. To adjust the armrest angle: fold the arm- The seat heating automatically switches down rest upwards by more than 45° to position from level 3 to level 2 after approximately seven minutes.

  • Page 112: Mirrors

    Mirrors Mirrors Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer- ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat Important safety notes belt before starting the engine. WARNING WARNING You could lose control of the vehicle while The steering wheel may move unexpectedly if driving if you: you adjust it while driving.

  • Page 113: Mirrors

    Mirrors brushes could otherwise force the exterior Exterior mirrors mirrors to fold in and damage them. Adjusting manually Before starting off, manually adjust the exte- rior mirrors in such a way that you can get a good overview of road and traffic conditions. Adjusting electrically Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

  • Page 114: Memory Function

    Memory function To switch the mirror heating on manually: The mirrors do not go into anti-dazzle mode if turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting is switched on. Press the ¤...
  • Page 115 Memory function Storing settings Adjust the seat ( page 94). Press the r memory button. Press one of the storage position buttons 4, 5 or = within three seconds. The settings are stored in the selected preset position and a tone sounds when the settings have been completed.

  • Page 116: Useful Information

    ( page 32). Exterior lighting Important safety notes For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. There may be differ- ences in operation due to legal requirements and voluntary recommendations in some coun- tries.

  • Page 117: Exterior Lighting

    Exterior lighting Dipped-beam headlamps headlamps are switched on or off automati- cally. When the ignition is switched on and the light To switch on automatic headlamp mode: switch is in position L, the side lamps and turn the light switch to Ã. dipped-beam headlamps are switched on even if the light sensor does not sense dark ambient Foglamps/rear foglamp...

  • Page 118: Combination Switch

    Exterior lighting Switching on parking lamps Main-beam headlamps and headlamp flasher Turn the key to position 0 ( page 159) in the ignition lock or remove the key. Right-hand parking lamp: turn the light switch to position X. Left-hand parking lamp: turn the light switch to position W.

  • Page 119: Active Light Function

    Exterior lighting beam headlamps must not dazzle oncoming The hazard warning lamps switch off automati- vehicles. cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of over 10 km/h again after a full brake application. If the vehicle is unladen, select position g. The hazard warning lamps still operate if the The headlamp range control allows you to adjust ignition is switched off.

  • Page 120: Adaptive Highbeam Assist

    Exterior lighting Cornering light function Extended range foglamps The cornering light function improves the illu- The extended range foglamps reduce the glare mination of the road over a wide angle in the experienced by the driver and improve the illu- direction you are turning, enabling better visi- mination of the edge of the carriageway.
  • Page 121 Exterior lighting Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist vehicle, and consequently switches the head- lamps from main beam to dipped beam. on/off The system automatically adapts the dipped- beam headlamp range depending on the dis- tance to the other vehicle. Once the system no longer detects any other vehicles, it switches on the main-beam headlamps again.

  • Page 122: Interior Lighting

    Interior lighting Headlamps misted up on the inside Automatic interior lighting control The headlamps may mist up on the inside if The interior lighting is activated for about there is high atmospheric humidity. 20 seconds when the key is removed from the ignition lock.

  • Page 123: Replacing Bulbs: Interior Lighting And Ambient Lamps

    Replacing bulbs: interior lighting and ambient lamps Rear interior light with reading lamp Replacing bulbs: interior lighting and in the handles ambient lamps General notes It is essential that the important safety notes on changing light bulbs are observed page 123). Have the bulbs of the following interior lights replaced at a qualified specialist workshop only: lights for the footwell lighting...
  • Page 124 Replacing bulbs: interior lighting and ambient lamps Additional interior lighting and sur- round lighting The scope of the additional interior and ambient lighting depends on your vehicle equipment. The bulb change described here is valid for: the mirror lamp in the sun visor the ambient lamp at the bottom of the front door the ambient lamp inside the tailgate...

  • Page 125: Replacing Bulbs: Vehicles With Led Headlamps

    Replacing bulbs: vehicles with halogen headlamps Signal and ambient light in the tail- Replacing bulbs: vehicles with halo- gate gen headlamps Important safety notes WARNING Bulbs, lamps and plug connectors can become very hot during use. When replacing a bulb, you could burn yourself on these com- ponents.

  • Page 126: Dipped-Beam Headlamps

    Replacing bulbs: vehicles with halogen headlamps Fitting/removing the cover on the front Have lamps with LED bulbs repaired at a quali- fied specialist workshop only. wheel arch Have the bulbs of the following lamps replaced at a qualified specialist workshop only: additional brake lamp the licence plate lighting...

  • Page 127: Additional Turn Signals

    Replacing bulbs: vehicles with halogen headlamps Turn signal Turn socket ; for dipped-beam headlamps anti-clockwise and remove. Remove the bulb from socket ;. Insert a new bulb into socket ;. Insert socket ; and tighten by turning clock- wise. Press on housing cover : and tighten by turning clockwise.

  • Page 128: Replacing Bulbs

    Replacing bulbs: vehicles with halogen headlamps Tail lamps Replacing the rear lamp clusters Overview of bulb types Fitting/removing the tail lamp Remove the tail lamp with care, so as not to damage the paintwork. Due to their installation position, Mercedes- Benz recommends that you have tail lamp bulbs replaced at a qualified specialist work- shop.
  • Page 129 Replacing bulbs: vehicles with halogen headlamps Standard tail lamp LED tail lamp Remove the tail lamp ( page 126). Remove the tail lamp ( page 126). Unscrew three screws : and remove bulb Unscrew housing cover : by turning anti- holder ;...

  • Page 130: Windscreen Wipers

    Windscreen wipers Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition Windscreen wipers lock. Switching the windscreen wipers on/ Turn the í wiper switch to the corre- sponding position. In the Ä or Å positions, the appropriate Do not operate the windscreen wipers when wiping frequency is set automatically according the windscreen is dry, as this could damage to the intensity of the rain.

  • Page 131: Windscreen Wipers

    236). aged by the force of the impact. To wipe with washer fluid: press the è Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe- switch beyond the current position as far as it cialist workshop.
  • Page 132 Windscreen wipers Fold the wiper arm away from the windscreen. Slide catch ; downwards in the direction of the arrow until you can feel and hear it Hold the wiper arm and turn the wiper blade in engage. the direction of arrow : away from the wiper arm as far as it will go.
  • Page 133 Windscreen wipers Rear doors Fold wiper arm = away from the rear window. Press both retaining clips ; together in the direction of the arrow and swing wiper blade : away from wiper arm =. Pull wiper blade : up and out of the retainer on wiper arm =.

  • Page 134: Climate Control

    Overview of climate control systems Climate control regulates the temperature and Useful information the humidity in the vehicle interior and filters undesirable substances from the air. These Operating Instructions describe all mod- Climate control is only operational when the els as well as standard and optional equipment engine is running.

  • Page 135: Overview Of Climate Control Systems

    Overview of climate control systems Heating control panel Sets the temperature ( page 138) z Demists the windscreen ( page 141) ¤ Switches the rear window heating on/off ( page 142) _ Sets the air distribution ( page 139) ¯ Demists the windscreen ( page 141) h Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode ( page 142)
  • Page 136 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for the TEMPMATIC air-conditioning system Sets the temperature ( page 138) z Demists the windscreen ( page 141) / Switches the rear-compartment heating or rear-compartment air conditioning on/off page 136) _ Sets the air distribution ( page 139) ¯...
  • Page 137 Overview of climate control systems Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control Sets temperature to the left and at rear (only for vehicles with rear-compartment air condition- ing) ( page 138) Ã Activates automatic mode – controls the climate control automatically ( page 138) ¬...
  • Page 138 Operating the climate control system air-recirculation mode. The indicator lamp in Information on rear-compartment air the h button comes on when the function conditioning is switched on. Vehicles with the TEMPMATIC air-condition- If you wish to use the driver's side settings on ing system the co-driver's side and, for vehicles with rear- compartment air conditioning, for the rear...

  • Page 139: Operating The Climate Control System

    Operating the climate control system TEMPMATIC heating or air-conditioning Vehicles with THERMOTRONIC automatic system climate control Activate THERMOTRONIC automatic climate Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. control. To activate: move airflow control A to the To activate: press the / button on the right to at least level 1 –.

  • Page 140: Cooling With Air Dehumidification

    Operating the climate control system THERMOTRONIC automatic climate Activating/deactivating the cooling control with air dehumidification function Automatic mode for automatic climate control Important safety notes settings can only be activated or deactivated on the first menu level. If you do not set a new value The "Cooling with air dehumidification"...

  • Page 141: Setting The Air Distribution

    Operating the climate control system THERMOTRONIC automatic climate mate control settings. The indicator lamp in the / button remains lit. control You can set the temperature separately for the driver's and co-driver's side. In vehicles with Setting the air distribution rear-compartment air conditioning, the temper- ature for the rear can be set additionally.

  • Page 142: Setting The Airflow

    Operating the climate control system THERMOTRONIC automatic climate Regardless of the air distribution selected, air is always directed to the side air vents. You can control adjust this airflow by opening or closing the side Switch on climate control ( page 136).

  • Page 143: Demisting The Windows

    Operating the climate control system Select the ¯ air distribution setting Activating/deactivating the synchro- page 139). nisation function Only the indicator lamp in the ¯ button lights up. The indicator lamps on the P and General notes O buttons are off. THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control can For vehicles with heating, close the centre air be set centrally using the synchronisation func-...

  • Page 144: Culation Mode

    Operating the climate control system If possible, only select the ¯ setting of the Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. air distribution ( page 139) Press the ¤ button on the control panel. Only the indicator lamp in the ¯ button If the indicator lamp in the ¤...
  • Page 145 Operating the climate control system Air-recirculation mode activates automatically: If parts of the body are in the closing area during convenience closing, proceed as follows: at high outside temperatures Press the W button for opening or closing while driving in a tunnel (only vehicles with a the side windows.
  • Page 146 Operating the auxiliary heating system Switching the function on/off Flammable material, such as leaves, grass or twigs, may ignite if it comes into contact with: Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock or remove it. hot parts of the exhaust system Press the Ì...

  • Page 147: Operating The Auxiliary Heating System

    Operating the auxiliary heating system Vehicles with TEMPMATIC air conditioning sys- Hot-water auxiliary heater tem or THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con- trol General notes Set the desired temperature Operating the hot-water auxiliary heater If you do not alter the temperature before draws from the vehicle battery.

  • Page 148: Remote Control

    Operating the auxiliary heating system trol system of your vehicle and helps to heat up Switching auxiliary heating on and off the vehicle interior as quickly as possible. At outside temperatures below Ò9 † the heater booster function is switched on automatically when the engine is started.
  • Page 149 Operating the auxiliary heating system unsuitable location. When setting the departure A departure time has been time, also observe the important safety notes activated. The departure for operation of the auxiliary heating time appears in the dis- page 144). play. Briefly press the u button.
  • Page 150 Operating the auxiliary heating system ing adopts the temperature setting of the To deactivate the departure time: press heater, TEMPMATIC or THERMOTRONIC. Timer off the : or 9 button to select and confirm with a. If the departure time is reached and the engine Timer off The display shows as the current...
  • Page 151 Operating the auxiliary heating system You need a CR 2450 lithium battery, which can Press a pointed object into recess :. be obtained from any qualified specialist work- Slide battery cover ; backwards in the direc- shop. tion of the arrow. Remove battery =.

  • Page 152: Remote Control

    Operating the auxiliary heating system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The auxiliary heating sys- The on-board voltage is too low. The auxiliary heating has switched tem switches off auto- itself off or cannot be switched on. matically and/or cannot Drive for a considerable distance.
  • Page 153 Operating the auxiliary heating system the remote control being in an unfavourable To switch on: press and hold the Ü button position in relation to the vehicle until indicator lamp : lights up red. If a connection between the remote control transmitting from an enclosed space and the receiver in the vehicle has been estab- Overview of the remote control...

  • Page 154: Timer

    Operating the auxiliary heating system Operating the auxiliary heating using set the operating duration Ñ between 10 and 120 minutes or to continuous operation the timer à ( page 152) Timer overview set the heating level (preselected tempera- ture) ß to a range between 10 and 30 page 154) Activating the timer The timer switches to standby mode after...

  • Page 155: Immediate Heating Mode

    Operating the auxiliary heating system Activating/deactivating immediate heat- If you set identical departure times (time and day of the week) for the three preselection ing mode (heater booster function) times, only the last time set is saved. To switch on: press the Û or â button After a malfunction or if the battery has been until the y symbol in the menu bar flashes.

  • Page 156: Setting The Heating Level

    Operating the auxiliary heating system Setting the heating level environmentally responsible You can set the heating level to a range between recycling system. 10 and 30. Dispose of batteries in an The heating level corresponds to a preselection environmentally responsible temperature for the vehicle interior.
  • Page 157 Operating the auxiliary heating system Problems with the auxiliary heating Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The display panel of the Lack of fuel. timer shows the The fuel tank is less than Õ full. The auxiliary heating switches off message.
  • Page 158 Adjusting the air vents Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The auxiliary heating sys- The low-voltage protection system integrated in the control unit tem switches off auto- switches off the auxiliary heating because the on-board voltage is matically and/or cannot below 10 V.

  • Page 159: Adjusting The Air Vents

    Adjusting the air vents Setting the centre air vents Setting the rear-compartment air vents Control for centre air vent, left Control for centre air vent, right Rear air vents (example: right-hand side of vehicle) Thumbwheel for centre air vent, right Thumbwheel for vertical adjustment of the airflow and air quantity control Thumbwheel for centre air vent, left...

  • Page 160: Useful Information

    Driving Useful information Driving Important safety notes These Operating Instructions describe all mod- els as well as standard and optional equipment WARNING of your vehicle that were available at the time of Flammable materials introduced through going to print. Country-specific variations are possible.

  • Page 161: Rior

    Driving Checks in the vehicle Key positions Emergency equipment/first-aid kit Check the equipment to make sure that it is accessible, complete and ready for use. The first aid and breakdown assistance equip- ment is located: in the front door stowage compartments in the seat base of the left front seat in the rear stowage compartment on the right- hand side of the vehicle (...

  • Page 162: Starting

    Driving Manual transmission Stow luggage items securely. Secure the load as per the loading guidelines ( page 312). Make sure that the floormats and carpets are properly secured so that they cannot slip and obstruct the pedals. Close all the doors. Starting the engine Important safety notes WARNING...

  • Page 163: Starting The Engine

    Driving Automatic transmission Release the brake pedal. Hill start assist automatically maintains the Shift the transmission to position P brake pressure for about another two sec- page 167). onds after the brake pedal is released. This The transmission position indicator in the dis- makes it possible to pull away without the play shows P.

  • Page 164: Hill Start Assist

    Driving gear lever as far as possible to the left and The vehicle locks centrally once you have pulled then pull down. away. The locking knobs in the doors drop down. You can open the doors from the inside at any Release the pull ring.

  • Page 165: Automatic Engine Switch-Off

    Driving vring. It may be necessary to enlist the help of a second person when manoeuvring. The reverse warning feature is a system designed to assist you in ensuring the safety of other road users. A warning signal sounds to alert other road users when reverse gear is engaged.
  • Page 166 Driving the set temperature for the vehicle interior Vehicles with manual transmission has been reached. the charge status of the starter battery is suf- ficient. the system cannot detect misting up of the windscreen while the air-conditioning system or automatic climate control is switched on. the bonnet is closed.
  • Page 167 Driving Activating and deactivating the ECO the temperature in the vehicle interior increasingly deviates from the set value start/stop function the system detects moisture on the wind- screen when the air-conditioning system is switched on the battery's charge status is too low Vehicles with manual transmission Only engage gear when the clutch pedal is depressed.

  • Page 168: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission Problems with the engine Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine does not There is a malfunction in the fuel supply. start. Turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition lock before attempting The starter motor can be to start the engine again.

  • Page 169: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission Selecting transmission positions Always shift to parking position P before switching off the engine. Secure the parked If the engine speed is too high, do not shift vehicle against rolling away by applying the the automatic transmission directly from D to parking brake.

  • Page 170: Changing Gear

    Automatic transmission Transmission positions Transmission position and drive pro- gram display Park position This prevents the vehicle from rolling away when stopped. Do not shift the transmission into position P unless the vehicle is stationary. The automatic transmission shifts to P automatically if you: remove the key Drive program...

  • Page 171: Shift Ranges

    Automatic transmission To shift up and extend the shift range: Shift ranges briefly pull right steering wheel gearshift pad- dle ;. The automatic transmission shifts to the next gear up, depending on the gear currently engaged. This derestricts the shift range at the same time.

  • Page 172: Accelerator Pedal Position

    Automatic transmission Program selector button increased sensitivity. This improves driving stability on slippery road surfaces, for exam- ple. the automatic transmission shifts up sooner. The vehicle thus maintains lower engine speeds. Drive program E Drive program Eco has the following character- istics: the vehicle exhibits particularly economical handling characteristics.

  • Page 173: Gearshift Recommendation

    Automatic transmission Rocking the vehicle free The drive program display shows M and the transmission position indicator shows the selec- At speeds up to 9 km/h, you can switch back ted gear. and forth between drive position D and reverse To shift up: briefly pull right-hand steering gear R without applying the brakes.

  • Page 174: Refuelling

    Refuelling Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The transmission is The vehicle electronics are malfunctioning. locked in position P. Have the vehicle electronics checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. The acceleration charac- The transmission is in emergency mode. teristics have deteriora- It is only possible to shift into 2nd gear or reverse gear R.

  • Page 175: Refuelling

    Refuelling Refuelling WARNING If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash point of this fuel mixture is lower than that of pure diesel fuel. When the engine is running, components in the exhaust system may over- heat unnoticed. There is a risk of fire. Never refuel with petrol.

  • Page 176: Adblue

    Refuelling Low ambient temperatures Problems with the fuel and fuel tank AdBlue freezes at a temperature of approx- If your vehicle is losing fuel, the fuel lines or the imately -11 †. The vehicle is equipped with an fuel tank are defective: ®...

  • Page 177: Filler Cap

    Refuelling branes and eyes. You may experience a burning Remove the key from the ignition lock. sensation in your nose, throat and eyes. You Switch off the auxiliary heating system may also experience coughing and watery eyes. page 144). Do not inhale ammonia vapours. Only fill the Open the front left-hand door first, and then ®...

  • Page 178: Refill Bottles

    AdBlue refill canisters are available at many ® Only screw on the AdBlue refill bottle so filling stations or at a Mercedes-Benz Service that it is hand-tight. Otherwise, the thread of ® Centre. AdBlue refill canisters are often sold ®...

  • Page 179: Parking

    Parking ® Press AdBlue refill bottle : firmly towards WARNING the filler neck. If you leave children unattended in the vehi- ® The AdBlue tank is filled. This may last up to cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in one minute.
  • Page 180 Parking apply the parking brake too firmly. If the cle from rolling away by applying the parking wheels lock, release the parking brake until brake. the wheels begin turning again. If the coolant temperature is very high, e.g. after driving on hilly roads, leave the engine running at idle speed for about two minutes before turning it off.

  • Page 181: Driving Tips

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the the diesel particle filter. As a result, fuel may maximum permissible speed programmed at a accumulate in the engine oil and cause engine Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

  • Page 182: Driving Abroad

    Service Light In the submenu, use the function Dipped beams Setting for: to switch An extensive network of Mercedes-Benz Service Right-side traffic Left- between Centres is also at your disposal when you are side traffic page 240).

  • Page 183: Downhill Gradient

    Drive brake pads/linings that have been approved on for a short while. The brakes are cooled down by Mercedes-Benz or are of an equivalent more quickly in the airflow. standard of quality If the brakes have been used only moderately, Other brake discs or brake pads/linings can you should occasionally test their effectiveness.

  • Page 184: Aquaplaning

    Driving tips Driving on flooded roads Always replace all brake discs or brake pads/ linings on an axle at the same time and only have Bear in mind that vehicles travelling in front them replaced at a qualified specialist work- or in the opposite direction create waves.

  • Page 185: Important Safety Notes

    Driving tips obstruct the air intake Driving off-road damage vehicle parts Important safety notes cause malfunction by limiting the manoeu- vrability intended by the design (e.g. insuf- WARNING ficient steering movement possible) If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or Check your vehicle regularly when driving in winter conditions and remove snow and ice.

  • Page 186: Rules For Driving Off-Road

    Clean the front and rear licence plates. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you addi- Clean the windscreen, windows and exterior tionally carry a shovel and a recovery rope mirrors. with a shackle in the vehicle.

  • Page 187: Driving Systems

    Driving systems Clean the wheels/tyres, wheel arches and the vehicle/trailer combination for journeys with underbody of the vehicle with a water jet. a trailer at altitudes over 1000 m. A reduction This increases road grip, especially on wet of 5% of the permissible total weight of the road surfaces.

  • Page 188: Cruise Control Lever

    Driving systems Cruise control lever and display 30 km/h. Cruise control maintains the stored speed on downhill gradients by automatically applying the brakes. Observe the additional driv- ing tips ( page 180). Gearshift instructions for vehicles with manual transmission: always drive at an adequate, but not exces- sive engine speed change gear in good time, particularly on steep uphill gradients...

  • Page 189: Activation Conditions

    Driving systems Activation conditions accelerate or brake unexpectedly. There is a risk of an accident. To activate cruise control, all of the following activation conditions must be fulfilled: Take the traffic conditions into account before calling up the stored speed. If you do the cruise control function must be selected not know what the stored speed is, store the page 186)

  • Page 190: Deactivating

    Driving systems It may be a moment before the vehicle starts to accelerate or brake to the set speed. Take this Briefly push the cruise control lever in the delay into account when setting the speed. direction of arrow ;. Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected.

  • Page 191: Speedtronic

    Driving systems the risk of an accident nor override the laws of SPEEDTRONIC physics. SPEEDTRONIC cannot take road, weather and traffic conditions into account. General notes SPEEDTRONIC is only an aid. You are responsi- SPEEDTRONIC helps you to avoid exceeding a ble for the distance to the vehicle in front, for set speed.

  • Page 192: Setting The Speed

    Driving systems LIM indicator lamp ; shows you which function ates. If you do not know the stored speed, the you have selected: vehicle could decelerate unexpectedly. There LIM indicator lamp off: cruise control is is a risk of an accident. selected.

  • Page 193: Deactivating Variable

    Driving systems Briefly push the cruise control lever up : to There are various ways to deactivate variable increase the speed or down ; to reduce the SPEEDTRONIC: speed. Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards The speed is shown in the display. Release the cruise control lever once the desired speed is displayed.

  • Page 194: Downhill Speed Regulation

    Driving systems Problems with SPEEDTRONIC of this sort is not covered by the Mercedes- Benz implied warranty. All wheels must The speed cannot be set when SPEEDTRONIC is remain either on the ground or be fully raised. activated. Observe the instructions for towing the vehi- cle with all wheels in full contact with the The display is showing a message of high priority ground.

  • Page 195: Collision Prevention Assist

    Driving systems into account. DSR is only an aid. You are respon- If you drive faster than 45 km/h, DSR switches sible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for off automatically. vehicle speed, braking in good time and for stay- When parking or pulling away using Active Park- ing in your lane.

  • Page 196: Distance Warning Function

    Driving systems The system uses radar sensors to detect vehi- a narrow vehicle travelling in front, e.g. a cles in front. motorbike COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST consists of the a vehicle travelling in front on a different line distance warning function and Adaptive Brake Due to the nature of the system, particularly Assist.

  • Page 197: Adaptive Brake Assist

    Driving systems obstacles that are in the path of your vehicle for to crossing traffic an extended period of time. If the distance warn- to stationary obstacles ing function detects that there is a risk of a col- lision, you will be warned visually and, where when cornering necessary, acoustically.

  • Page 198: Important Safety Notes

    Driving systems workshop. This also applies to collisions at slow the exterior mirrors draws your attention to speeds where there is no visible damage to the vehicles detected in the monitored area. If you front of the vehicle. then switch on the corresponding turn signal to change lane, you will also receive an optical and If you change wheel size, make sure they corre- audible collision warning.

  • Page 199: Collision Warning

    Driving systems Monitoring range of the sensors Warning display Blind Spot Assist is not active at speeds below approximately 30 km/h. Vehicles in the moni- toring range are then not indicated. If a vehicle is detected within the monitoring range of Blind Spot Assist at speeds above approximately 30 km/h, warning lamp : lights Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to 3 m up red on the corresponding side.

  • Page 200: Trailer Towing

    Driving systems Important safety notes WARNING Lane Keeping Assist cannot always clearly identify lane markings. In these cases, Lane Keeping Assist may: give an unnecessary warning Status indicators in the status overview submenu not give a warning If Blind Spot Assist is activated, the display There is a risk of an accident.

  • Page 201: Attention Assist

    Driving systems Setting the sensitivity of Lane Keeping the lane markings change quickly, e.g. lanes branch off, cross one another or merge Assist the road is narrow and winding Assist. In the menu on the on-board com- there are highly variable shade conditions on Lane Keeping Assist: puter, select the the road...
  • Page 202 Driving systems Important safety notes The following information is displayed: the length of the journey since the last break ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. The system the attention level determined by ATTENTION may not always detect fatigue or lapses in con- ASSIST, displayed in a bar display in five levels centration until too late, or may not detect them from low to high...

  • Page 203: Parktronic

    Driving systems Warning in the display manoeuvring area while manoeuvring and park- ing in/leaving parking spaces. If the system detects tiredness or increasing Pay particular attention to obstacles above Atten‐ lapses in concentration, the warning or below the sensors when parking, such as tion Assist: Take a break! Attent.

  • Page 204: Warning Display

    Driving systems Warning displays Front area warning display on the centre of the dashboard The sensors must be free of dirt, ice or slush. Otherwise, they cannot function correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them ( page 342).

  • Page 205: Deactivating/Activating

    Driving systems The warning display is divided into five yellow behind the vehicle if the vehicle begins to roll and two red segments for each side of the vehi- backwards, e.g. after stopping on an uphill gra- cle. PARKTRONIC is operational if operational dient.

  • Page 206: Important Safety Notes

    Driving systems Problems with PARKTRONIC Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Only the red segments in PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched itself off. the PARKTRONIC warn- If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified spe- ing displays are lit. cialist workshop.

  • Page 207: Detecting Parking Spaces

    Driving systems pay attention to the PARKTRONIC warning WARNING messages ( page 202) during the parking While parking or pulling out of a parking procedure space, the vehicle swings out and can drive you can intervene in the steering procedure to onto areas of the oncoming lane.

  • Page 208: Parking

    Driving systems Active Parking Assist does not assist you park- When the vehicle is driving at speeds of up to ing in spaces that are parallel or at right angles approximately 30 km/h, parking symbol ; is to the direction of travel if: shown as a status display: the parking space is on a kerb stone in the header, on vehicles with automatic...

  • Page 209: Active Parking Assist

    Driving systems Bring the vehicle safely to a stop when the Drive forwards and be ready to brake at all parking symbol shows the desired parking times. space in the instrument cluster. On vehicles with automatic transmission, Active Parking Assist brakes the vehicle to a Vehicles with manual transmission: shift to standstill.

  • Page 210: Exiting A Parking Space

    Driving systems Exiting a parking space PARKTRONIC sounds the continuous warning tone, if not before. In order that Active Parking Assist can assist you While the vehicle is stationary, shift the trans- when exiting the parking space: mission to position D or R or engage 1st gear the border of the parking space must be high or reverse gear as required or according to enough at the front and the rear.

  • Page 211: Reversing Camera

    Driving systems Important safety notes Active parking assistance is cancelled automat- ically if: Objects that are not at ground level appear you apply the parking brake further away than they actually are, for exam- parking using Active Parking Assist is no lon- ple: ger possible the bumper of the vehicle parked behind...
  • Page 212 Driving systems The field of vision and other functions of the In vehicles with a trailer coupling installed, the reversing camera may be restricted due to addi- function mode in the reversing camera can be tional accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g. switched over when the trailer is reached.

  • Page 213: Reverse Parking

    Driving systems Displays in the audio display PARKTRONIC warning displays for vehicles with Active Parking Assist Yellow guide line at a distance of approx- Front warning displays imately 4.0 m from the rear of the vehicle Vehicle symbol as PARKTRONIC measure- White guide line without turning the steering ment operational readiness indicator wheel, vehicle width including the exterior...
  • Page 214 Driving systems Make sure that the reversing camera is switched on ( page 210). The lane and the guide lines are shown. With the help of white guide line :, check whether the vehicle will fit into the parking space. Using white guide line : as a guide, carefully reverse until you reach the end position.

  • Page 215: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer "Coupling up a trailer" function Information on the audio system control knob can be found in the separate operating instructions. Symbol = is highlighted. The distance spec- ifications now only apply to objects that are at the same level as the ball coupling. Reverse carefully, making sure that trailer drawbar locating aid ;...
  • Page 216 Towing a trailer The applicable permissible values that may not cle/trailer combination could even overturn. be exceeded can be found: There is a risk of an accident. in your vehicle documents On no account should you attempt to on the type plates for the trailer tow hitch straighten out the vehicle/trailer combina- on the type plates for the trailer tion by increasing speed.

  • Page 217: Fitting

    Make a note of the number of the key which belongs to the trailer tow hitch. You can use this number to obtain a replace- Driving tips ment key from a Mercedes-Benz Service If the trailer begins to swing from side to side: Centre. Do not accelerate.

  • Page 218: Removing

    Towing a trailer The ball coupling locks into place automati- cally. The green marking on handwheel = is aligned with green area A on the ball cou- pling. The ball coupling is only securely engaged when the green marking on the handwheel is aligned with the green area on the ball cou- pling.

  • Page 219: Coupling Up A Trailer

    Towing a trailer Trailer tow hitch with detachable ball coupling Hold onto ball coupling ?. Pull handwheel = outwards. Turn red mark- ing B to green area A until handwheel = engages. Follow the pictogram on handwheel =. Pull out ball coupling ? downwards. Clean the ball coupling if it is dirty page 343).

  • Page 220: Lights

    Towing a trailer PARKTRONIC, Active Parking Assist, Blind The trailer's permanent power supply is Spot Assist or Lane Keeping Assist also switched off when the vehicle's on-board volt- depends on this. age is low and at the latest after six hours. Remove the objects that are preventing the You can find more information about installing trailer from rolling, e.g.
  • Page 221 Towing a trailer Open the vehicle socket cover. Insert adapter plug ; by lug : into groove = in the vehicle socket. Turn adapter plug ; clockwise as far as it will go. Close the cover so that it engages. If you are using an adapter cable, use cable ties to secure the cable to the trailer.

  • Page 222: Useful Information

    Display and operation Useful information Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop immedi- These Operating Instructions describe all mod- ately. els as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of The on-board computer only shows messages going to print.

  • Page 223: Display And Operation

    Display and operation On vehicles with steering wheel buttons, the To protect the engine, the fuel supply is inter- light sensor in the instrument cluster automati- rupted when the red band is reached. cally controls the brightness of the display light- ing.

  • Page 224: On-Board Computer (Vehicles Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) On-board computer (vehicles without Press briefly: È steering wheel buttons) Selects the menu or display Settings In the menu: exits the Operating the on-board computer submenu without adopting the last setting and returns to the menu's Overview start screen È...

  • Page 225: On-Board Computer (Vehicles Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) The following menus, displays and functions are Additional speedometer (United Kingdom only displayed when the vehicle is stationary: only) Permanent display (not for United King- next service due date display ( page 333) dom): outside temperature or speed electronic check of the engine oil level page 227)

  • Page 226: Current Fuel Consumption Menu

    On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Trip computer menu Current fuel consumption menu Recuperation display Trip computer Range Distance Use the buttons in the instrument cluster. Length of journey Average fuel consumption Press È to select the fuel consumption bar display.

  • Page 227: Factory Setting

    On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Settings menu Allow an overheating engine to cool down before opening the bonnet. If there is a fire in Introduction the engine compartment, leave the bonnet closed and notify the fire brigade. Settings menu start screen The vehicle must be stationary.

  • Page 228: Setting The Display

    On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Settings Oper. only possi‐ and press and hold 3 in the menu If the display shows the ble with engine on for at least five seconds. message, confirm the message with 3 and start the engine. The For safety reasons, not all functions are reset.

  • Page 229: On-Board Computer (Vehicle With Out Steering Wheel Buttons)

    On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) ASSIST is not available due to a malfunction setting switches permanent SPEED- and is deactivated. If you confirm the mes- TRONIC off. sage with 3, the display shows the next sub- Press 3 to confirm. menu.

  • Page 230: On-Board Computer (Vehicles With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Change the setting by pressing f or g. On-board computer (vehicles with Press 3 to confirm. steering wheel buttons) The display shows the next submenu or the Settings menu again. Operating the on-board computer The selected distance units are used for the dis- Overview plays:...

  • Page 231: On-Board Computer (Vehicles With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Audio In the menu: selects a sta- tion with a Mercedes-Benz audio or naviga- tion or an audio track using rapid tion system. If you are using an audio or nav- scrolling.

  • Page 232: Menu Overview

    On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display To call up menu bar ? in the display panel: press the = or ; steering wheel button. The menu bar is faded out after a few sec- onds. Display panel E shows the selected menu or submenu and display messages.

  • Page 233: Standard Display

    On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Service menu ( page 238) fuel in the tank. If there is only a small amount of fuel left in the fuel tank, the display shows a Settings menu ( page 239) vehicle being refuelled Ï instead of the approximate range.

  • Page 234: Navigation Menu

    On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Digital speedometer You can reset the values of the following func- tions: Trip meter "From start" trip computer "From reset" trip computer Navigation menu Displaying navigation instructions Navi In the menu, the display shows the navi- gation instructions from the audio system ans/ or the navigation system.
  • Page 235 On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Route guidance activated Possible lane ?: you will be able to complete the next change of direction in this lane only. No change of direction announced Recommended lane =: in this lane you will be able to complete the next change of direction and the one after that.

  • Page 236: Memory Card (Audio)

    On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Operating the audio medium Audio menu Selecting a radio station Track information (example: SD memory card) Audio source Waveband with station preset Current track Station Depending on the audio system, you can play Station ;...

  • Page 237: On-Board Computer (Vehicle With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Accepting a call Telephone menu Introduction WARNING Operating the integrated information systems and communications equipment in the vehicle while driving will distract you from traffic con- ditions. You could then lose control of the vehicle.

  • Page 238: Redialling

    On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Status overview To exit the telephone book: press ~ or Redialling The on-board computer saves the last names or numbers dialled in the redial memory. Using the steering wheel buttons Press = or ; to select the menu.

  • Page 239: Activating/Deactivating The Dis Tance Warning Function

    On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Press a to confirm. The current status is shown. To activate/deactivate: press a again. If the å warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the vehicle is ready to ® drive, ESP is deactivated.

  • Page 240: Service Menu

    On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Press : or 9 to set Deactivated, Service menu Standard or Sensitive. Overview Press a to confirm the choice. If ATTENTION ASSIST is activated, the À symbol is shown in the status area of the dis- play.

  • Page 241: On-Board Computer (Vehicle With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) AdBlue Press : or 9 to select the Use the steering wheel buttons. level submenu. Settings Press = or ; to select the Press a to confirm. menu. ® The display shows the level of AdBlue Inst.

  • Page 242: Setting The Date

    On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) If the display shows the speed in the header, the Press = or ; to switch between day, display shows the outside temperature with the month and year. odometers ( page 231). The additional speed- Press : or 9 to set the day, month or ometer unit in the header is always inverse to year.

  • Page 243: Interior Lighting

    On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Surround Use the steering wheel buttons. Press : or 9 to select the lighting function. Sett. Press = or ; to select the The current status is shown. menu. To activate/deactivate: press a again. Press : or 9 to select Lights.

  • Page 244: Factory Setting

    On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Rain sen‐ Press : or 9 to select the Activating/deactivating the acoustic sor sensitivity function. locking confirmation The display shows the current setting. Using the steering wheel buttons Press a to change the setting. Sett.

  • Page 245: Display Messages (Vehicles Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) For safety reasons, not all functions are reset: in permanent SPEEDTRONIC can only be set in Limit speed (winter tyres): Vehicle function submenu. Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Introduction Important safety notes WARNING If the instrument cluster has failed or malfunctioned, you may not recognise function restrictions relevant to safety.

  • Page 246: Display Message (Vehicle Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ABS, ESP inoperative ® ABS, BAS, hill start assist, and ESP as well as its driving safety sys- tems are unavailable due to a malfunction. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could be automatically deactivated.

  • Page 247: Display Message (Vehicle Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front-passenger The co-driver's airbag is disabled during the journey even though an airbag disabled adult or a person with a corresponding build is occupying the co-driv- er's seat.
  • Page 248 Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front-passenger The co-driver's front airbag is enabled during the journey although the airbag enabled co-driver's seat: is occupied by a child in a child restraint system, or a person of small stature is not occupied The system may detect objects or forces that are adding to the weight...

  • Page 249: Display Message (Vehicle Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions If these conditions are not met, the automatic co-driver's front airbag deactivation system is malfunctioning. Fit the child restraint system on a suitable rear seat. Seat a person of small stature on a suitable rear seat. Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

  • Page 250: Display Message (Vehicle Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ® , BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could be automatically deactivated. inoperative ...

  • Page 251: Lights

    Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The red ! indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up and a warning tone also sounds. Release park. brake You are driving with the parking brake applied or are making an emer- gency stop using the parking brake.

  • Page 252: Display Message (Vehicle Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand cornering light is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Left corner. light  or Right corner. light The left or right-hand dipped-beam headlamp is faulty. Halogen headlamp: replace the bulb ( page 123).

  • Page 253: Display Message (Vehicle Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is faulty. Standard tail lamp: replace the bulb ( page 123). Rear left turn sig‐ LED tail lamp: visit a qualified specialist workshop. nal or Rear right turn signal The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is faulty.

  • Page 254: Display Message (Vehicle Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The left or right-hand reversing lamp is faulty. Replace the bulb ( page 123). Reversing light The left or right-hand tail lamp is faulty. Standard tail lamp: replace the bulb ( page 123).

  • Page 255: Display Message (Vehicle Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Ø ® A warning tone also sounds. The AdBlue level has fallen below the reserve range. Refill AdBlue  ® Refill AdBlue as soon as possible ( page 174).

  • Page 256: Display Message (Vehicle Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions A warning tone also sounds. The coolant is too hot. WARNING Stop vehicle Sw. eng. off Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when the engine is overheated can cause fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.

  • Page 257: Display Message (Vehicle Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The engine air filter is dirty and must be replaced. ¸ Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Replace air cleaner A warning tone also sounds. On your vehicle with engine power output above 100 kW, the oil level has dropped below the minimum level.

  • Page 258: Display Message (Vehicle Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ATTENTION ASSIST has failed. À Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Attent. Asst inoper‐ ative Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or À a lack of concentration on the part of the driver. A warning tone also Attent.

  • Page 259: Tyres

    Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Tyres Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Please correct tyre The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the tyre pressure pressure difference between the wheels is too great. Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity ( page 361).

  • Page 260: Display Message (Vehicle Without Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Tyre press. mon. Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received from currently unavail. the wheel sensors. The tyre pressure monitor is temporarily malfunc- tioning.

  • Page 261: Important Safety Notes

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The key needs to be replaced. Â Visit a qualified specialist workshop. You need a new key The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below ¥...

  • Page 262: Display Messages (Vehicles With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Press : or 9 to scroll through the display messages. All of the stored display messages are numbered in the message memory. The current message number is displayed as a guide together with the number of stored display messages in the bottom line of the display.

  • Page 263: Display Message (Vehicle With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front-passenger The co-driver's airbag is disabled during the journey even though an airbag disabled See adult or a person with a corresponding build is occupying the co-driv- Owner's Manual er's seat.
  • Page 264 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Front-passenger The co-driver's front airbag is enabled during the journey although the airbag enabled See co-driver's seat: Owner's Manual is occupied by a child in a child restraint system, or a person of small stature is not occupied.

  • Page 265: Display Message (Vehicle With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions If these conditions are not met, the automatic co-driver's front airbag deactivation system is malfunctioning. Fit the child restraint system on a suitable rear seat. Seat a person of small stature on a suitable rear seat. Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

  • Page 266: Display Message (Vehicle With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions EBD is unavailable due to a malfunction. ABS, BAS, hill start assist and ® as well as its driving safety systems, for example, are therefore ÷ also unavailable.

  • Page 267: Display Message (Vehicle With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions ÷ ® , BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a malfunction. The self-diagnosis function, for example, may not be complete. currently unavail. ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could be See Owner's Manual automatically deactivated.

  • Page 268: Display Message (Vehicle With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The front left or right restraint system is malfunctioning. In addition, the 6 warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster. Front left malfunc‐ WARNING tion: consult work‐ shop or Front right The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered unintentionally malfunction: con‐...

  • Page 269: Display Message (Vehicle With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Assist currently Possible causes: unavail. See Own‐ The windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision. er's Man.

  • Page 270: Display Message (Vehicle With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The third brake lamp is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Third brake lamp The left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is faulty. Standard tail lamp: replace the bulb ( page 123).

  • Page 271: Display Message (Vehicle With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Malfunction See Own‐ Vehicles with trailer tow hitch: a fuse may be defective. er's Manual Check the fuses and if necessary replace any blown fuses (see the "Fuse allocation"...

  • Page 272: Display Message (Vehicle With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Ø ® A warning tone also sounds. The AdBlue tank is empty. You can drive a further 50 km at a maximum speed of 20 km/h. If you subsequently Emer.
  • Page 273 Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions A warning tone also sounds. The coolant is too hot. WARNING Coolant: stop switch engine off Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when the engine is overheated can cause fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.

  • Page 274: Display Message (Vehicle With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The coolant level is too low. Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine Top up coolant See cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged. Owner's Manual Top up the coolant, making sure to observe the warning notes page 329).

  • Page 275: Display Message

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 120 km/h! Only for certain countries: the maximum speed has been exceeded. Maximum speed excee‐ Drive more slowly. ATTENTION ASSIST has failed. À Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Attention Assist inoperative Attention Assist:...

  • Page 276: Display Message

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Collision Preven‐ COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is not available due to a mal- tion Assist inoper‐ function. ative Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Collision Preven‐ COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily inoperative. tion Assist cur‐...

  • Page 277: Display Message

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Lane Keeping Assist Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative. Pos- currently unavail. sible causes: See Owner's Man. The windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision. Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.

  • Page 278: Tyres

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Tyres Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Please correct tyre The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the tyre pressure pressure difference between the wheels is too great. Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity ( page 361).

  • Page 279: Display Message

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Wheel sensor(s) There is no signal from the tyre pressure sensor of one or several missing wheels. The pressure of the affected tyre is not shown in the display. Have the faulty tyre pressure sensor replaced at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.

  • Page 280: Display Message (Vehicle With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons) Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Ò The tailgate is open. Close the tailgate. Ñ The rear door is open. Close the rear door(s). Ó A warning tone also sounds. The bonnet is open. WARNING The open bonnet may then block your view when the vehicle is in motion.

  • Page 281: Warning And Indicator Lamps On The Instrument Cluster

    Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Telephone No service Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/receiver range. The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below ¥ the minimum.

  • Page 282: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Seat belt Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up or flashes. A ü warning tone may also sound. Only for certain countries: the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for a maximum of 6 seconds after the ignition is switched on.

  • Page 283: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Safety systems Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The ABS and brake system warning lamps light up while the engine is running. ® EBD is unavailable due to a malfunction. ABS, BAS, hill start assist and ESP as well as its driving safety systems, for example, are therefore also unavailable.

  • Page 284: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ® ABS has been deactivated due to a malfunction. BAS, hill start assist and ESP well as its driving safety systems, for example, are therefore also deactivated.
  • Page 285 Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp ® ÷ N The yellow ESP warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. ® ® , BAS, hill start assist, ESP trailer stabilisation and Crosswind Assist are unavailable due to a fault.

  • Page 286: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp ® å N The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running or the ECO start/stop function is activated. ®...

  • Page 287: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Engine Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp lights up while the engine is run- ning. There may be a fault, for example: in the engine management in the fuel injection system in the exhaust system...
  • Page 288 Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. The coolant level is too low. If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be malfunctioning.

  • Page 289: Collision Prevention Assist

    Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp Observe the display messages. Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and switch off the engine. Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( page 177).

  • Page 290: Warning Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Tyres Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit. The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tyres.

  • Page 291: Indicator Lamp

    Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster Vehicle Warning/ N Signal type indicator Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions lamp N The red power steering warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning Ð tone also sounds. The steering power assistance could be malfunctioning.

  • Page 292: Introduction

    14 m per second. All further information on the individual func- WARNING tions can be found on the Internet at www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung- SD cards are small parts. They can be swal- transporter. lowed and cause choking. This poses an All further information on the individual func- increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

  • Page 293: Introduction

    Introduction The brief instructions include the following Further information about anti-theft protection device variants: can be obtained at a qualified specialist work- shop. Audio 20 In order to render the multimedia system use- COMAND Online less for thieves, it is protected by a four-digit Unless otherwise specified, the descriptions in security code.

  • Page 294: Audio 10

    Audio 10 Audio 10 Overview Function Page Function Page x to sl m Adjusts the sound settings Radio mode: Enables manual entry of the frequency Selects the radio Stores and calls up a station Selects the waveband Media mode: Selects a track Selects system settings Telephone mode: Enters a telephone number...

  • Page 295: Display Overview

    Audio 10 Function Page Function Page Exits the menu bar/jumps to Radio mode: the menu bar Press briefly: station search Selects the previous/next Press and hold: sets a station line in the menu Media mode: Press briefly: skips back Jumps to the left/right in the Press and hold: rewinds menu bar Jumps up one menu level...

  • Page 296: Bluetooth ® Settings

    Audio 10 Activating or deactivating the Blue- Function Menu ® tooth function BT audio BT audio Press the i button and then confirm with Playback/stop play- back Activate Press the : button to select Media Bluetooth. Telephone Telephone ® Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth func- Name tion by pressing the 9 button.

  • Page 297: Media Mode

    Audio 10 s number keys and press the 9 button to ® Ending a Bluetooth connection confirm. ® If you end the Bluetooth connection, the ® The Bluetooth device is authorised. ® Bluetooth device is not deleted from the ® Select Bluetooth device name MB Blue- multimedia system memory.

  • Page 298: Making A Call

    Audio 10 ® The 999 or 112 emergency call number is a Audio playback from a Bluetooth public service. Any misuse is punishable by law. device ® Requirement: the Bluetooth audio device is Making a call paired and connected to the multimedia system. Press the % button.

  • Page 299: Audio 15

    Audio 15 Audio 15 Overview Function Page Function Page x to sl m Ø Selects navigation Radio mode: Enables manual entry of the frequency Selects the radio Stores and calls up a station Selects the waveband Displaying radio text Media mode: Selects system settings Selects a track Telephone mode:...

  • Page 300: Display Overview

    Audio 15 Function Page Function Page Control knob Turn: selects menus and Radio mode: entries Press briefly: station search Press: confirms selection/ Press and hold: sets a station entry Media mode: Press briefly: skips back 9 / : Press and hold: rewinds Selects the previous/next line in the menu = / ;...

  • Page 301: Audio 15

    Audio 15 To do so, the following conditions must be met: Operation Menu ® the Bluetooth device must be located inside Navigation ® Via Becker the vehicle in the vicinity of the multimedia PILOT system. ® Bluetooth must be activated on both the Radio Radio multimedia system and on the respective...

  • Page 302: Media Mode

    Audio 15 ® ® If at least one Bluetooth device is found, the Select the Bluetooth device to be unpaired. ® display shows the Bluetooth name of the Select the list symbol next to the entry using device. the ; button. If the multimedia system does not find a Blue- Select De-authorise.

  • Page 303: Making A Call

    Audio 15 USB device audio playback Making a call The connection for USB devices is located in the Press the % button. left-hand stowage compartment, next to the Enter the desired phone number using the multimedia system. x to s number keys and the l but- ton.
  • Page 304 Audio 15 For this reason, you must always observe road and traffic rules and regulations during your journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations always have priority over the system's driving recommendations. GPS reception Correct functioning of the navigation system depends, amongst other aspects, on GPS recep- tion.

  • Page 305: Useful Information

    Stowage spaces and stowage compartments Useful information Glove compartment These Operating Instructions describe all mod- els as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be fit- ted with all of the described functions.

  • Page 306: Sun Visors

    Sun visors To open: briefly press cover :. out stowage compartment = a little each time. The spectacles compartment opens down- The corresponding stop is released. wards. To close: press the spectacles compartment The direction in which the plastic tongues into the overhead control panel until it must be moved to release the stops is stam- engages.

  • Page 307: Folding Table

    Folding table Folding table Important safety notes WARNING If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially when braking or abruptly changing directions.
  • Page 308 Folding table Insert the folding table into the guide rails so Adjusting the height of the folding that arrows ; on the folding table point to table both markings = on guide rail ?. The guides and sliding rail on the underside of the folding table fit into the guide rail.

  • Page 309: Folding Table

    Folding table Folding out the table panel Stowage spaces and stowage com- partments Recesses on the folding table Stowage compartments Stowage compartments ; can be used to stow large items, e.g. bottles. An insert can be fitted into stowage compart- Use handle : to pull the table panels out to ments ;...

  • Page 310: Cup Holder

    Cup holder Push the folding table forwards into the instal- lation position. Arrows ; on the folding table point to both markings = on guide rail ?. Lift the folding table out of guide rail ?. Press both covers : slightly together and click into the openings of the guide rails.

  • Page 311: Bottle Holder

    Cigarette lighter Cup holders : are located on the left and the Ashtray right on top of the dashboard. Front ashtray Cup holders in the rear Ashtray Ashtray with lid : can be inserted into a cup Stowage compartment for the cup holder in the holder on the dashboard or into a cup holder in rear compartment (example: left-hand side trim) the rear compartment.

  • Page 312: 12 V Socket

    Mobile communications equipment Cigarette lighter in the front compart- 12 V socket ment Socket on the centre console (example: vehicle Cigarette lighter (example: vehicle with stowage with a stowage compartment under the centre compartment under the centre console) console) To use the cigarette lighter: turn the key to When the key is turned to position 1 in the igni- position 1 in the ignition lock ( page 159).
  • Page 313 Only have the exte- rior aerial installed by a qualified specialist work- shop. Failure to observe the Mercedes-Benz installa- tion specifications can result in the invalidation of your vehicle's operating permit. You will find information on retrofitting electrical or electronic equipment under “Vehicle elec-...

  • Page 314: Useful Information

    Loading guidelines Useful information as low as possible, near the rear axle. These Operating Instructions describe all mod- els as well as standard and optional equipment WARNING of your vehicle that were available at the time of When the permissible wheel loads, axle loads going to print.

  • Page 315: Load Distribution

    Load distribution In the event of an accident, have a damaged equipment are fitted. The maximum payload luggage compartment floor or loading area, the is thus reduced. lashing eyelets and the lashing material Observe the notes on load distribution checked at a specialist workshop. Otherwise, page 313).

  • Page 316: Securing Loads

    Securing loads The overall centre of gravity of the load should Securing loads always be as low as possible, centred and between the axles near the rear axle. Important safety notes Always transport loads in the load compart- WARNING ment and with the seat backrests folded up and properly locked in position.

  • Page 317: Securing Loads

    Securing loads on the load compartment floor Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. by lashing them down is only recommended for When securing a load, always use the closest lightweight loads. Lay anti-slip mats underneath lashing eyelets and pad sharp edges for pro- the load to secure the load additionally.

  • Page 318: Lashing Straps

    Lashing straps Remove your thumb from the pressure point tossed about, striking vehicle occupants. and slide lashing eyelet ; until it engages. There is a risk of injury. Turn metal ring = so that it is perpendicular Before using the lashing eyelets, always make to the longitudinal axis of lashing eyelet ;.

  • Page 319: Lashing Straps

    Lashing straps For example, when the brakes are fully Tensioning strap applied, forces act which can be many times that of the weight force of the load. To dis- tribute the load evenly, always use several lashing points. Load the lashing points as evenly as possible.

  • Page 320: Load-Securing Aids

    Load-securing aids Guide ratchet strap ? through slotted shaft Ratchet strap A from behind as illustrated and tighten it. Swing tensioning lever ; back and forth until the ratchet strap has wound around slotted shaft A two to three times. Press stop slider = outwards in the direction of the arrow and swing tensioning lever ;...

  • Page 321: Load-Securing Aids

    Load-securing aids Fitting WARNING Remove the load compartment partitioning as If vehicle occupants are seated behind a load needed ( page 321). protection net, they may be squeezed up Clip the load protection net into upper retain- against the load protection net. There is a risk ers : in such a way that tensioning straps = of injury, particularly in the event of braking face the rear of the vehicle.

  • Page 322: Important Safety Notes

    Load-securing aids Adjusting the front seat with the load pro- Storage compartments tection net installed Fold tensioning element ; on straps = upwards. The load protection net slackens. Correctly adjust the front seat. Re-tension the load protection net. Load compartment stowage space Important safety notes WARNING To open: push handle : in the direction of...

  • Page 323: Carrier Systems

    Carrier systems To fold up to a 70° angle: pull handle : in the direction of the arrow. The luggage compartment partition is released. Swing luggage compartment partition ; upwards. If possible, fit the luggage compartment parti- tion with the help of a second person. To fit: place luggage compartment parti- tion ;...
  • Page 324 Carrier systems Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This will help avoid damage to the vehicle. You can fit a roof carrier to the roof and, for example, a rear-mounted cycle rack on the tail- gate. Fit the protective caps on the securing threads after you have removed the roof carrier.

  • Page 325: Useful Information

    Engine compartment Useful information If you have to carry out work in the engine compartment: These Operating Instructions describe all mod- switch off the ignition els as well as standard and optional equipment never touch the dangerous areas surround- of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print.
  • Page 326 Engine compartment contact with hot gases or other leaking ser- vice products. There is a danger of injury. Allow an overheating engine to cool down before opening the bonnet. If there is a fire in the engine compartment, leave the bonnet closed and notify the fire brigade.
  • Page 327 Engine compartment Hold support strut ? and lift the bonnet You can check the oil level in the engine: slightly. on the display of the on-board computer Guide support strut ? towards retainer = with the oil dipstick and apply slight pressure to make it engage. Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall with Checking the oil level electronically momentum from a height of approximately...

  • Page 328: Tronically (Vehicle With Steering Wheel Buttons)

    Engine compartment Press the = or ; button to select the Display message Service menu. Engine oil level: reduce oil level Use the 9 or : button to select The oil level is too high. Engine oil level. Action: have excess oil siphoned off. Press a to confirm.

  • Page 329: Dipstick

    Engine compartment Display message Waiting period for engine oil level observed– Action: repeat the engine oil measurement after about five minutes if the engine is at normal operating temperature. Repeat the engine oil measurement after about 30 minutes if the engine is not at normal operating temperature.

  • Page 330: Topping Up

    Engine compartment Wipe oil dipstick : using a lint-free cloth. that have come into contact with engine oil Insert oil dipstick : back into the guide tube before you start the engine. as far as it will go and remove it again. If the level is between MIN mark = and MAX Environmental note mark ;, the oil level is adequate.
  • Page 331 Engine compartment Only check the coolant level and/or fill the cool- Coolant ant if the vehicle is on a level surface and the engine has cooled down. The coolant tempera- WARNING ture must be below 50 †. Service product can be poisonous and haz- Check the engine cooling and heating sys- ardous to health.

  • Page 332: Topping Up

    As far as possible, allow the engine to cool with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for down and only touch the components descri- Service Products. bed in the following. Replace cap : and tighten in a clockwise direction.

  • Page 333: Topping Up

    Engine compartment Have the brake fluid renewed every two years at radiator and parts of the exhaust system. a qualified specialist workshop. Observe the There is a risk of injury when accessing the information regarding brake fluid in the "Service engine compartment.

  • Page 334: Maintenance

    A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Please also refer to the notes about qualified Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the specialist workshops ( page 32). service interval display after the service work The scope and regularity of the inspection and has been carried out.

  • Page 335: Battery

    Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist work- Important safety notes shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Work on the battery, e.g. removing or installing, Hiding service messages requires specialist knowledge and the use of special tools.
  • Page 336 Wear acid-proof protective gloves. If Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if skin or clothes are splashed with you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for a acid, neutralise the splashes imme- long period of time.

  • Page 337: Disconnecting And Removing

    Battery If, in exceptional circumstances, you need to Installation locations disconnect the battery yourself, please make Your vehicle may be equipped with three bat- sure that: teries, depending on the equipment version: Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling starter battery in the seat base of the right- away.

  • Page 338: Connecting And Fitting

    Battery Loosen positive clamp D on positive terminal To disconnect or remove the additional bat- tery, open the left-hand front door. The auxil- iary battery is located in the seat base of the Remove positive clamp D in such a way that left-hand front seat.

  • Page 339: Charging

    Battery The auxiliary battery is located in the seat base Push breather hose A onto the battery con- of the left-hand front seat. nection at the top. Guide holder C over the lower side of the battery housing and the threads for screws Screw on holder C with screws B.

  • Page 340: Care

    WARNING Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and If you use openings in the bodywork or approved by Mercedes-Benz is available as an detachable parts as steps, you could: accessory. Only this device permits the charging of the battery in its installed position. Contact a...

  • Page 341: Care

    Washing by hand Use care products and cleaning agents recom- mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. In some countries, washing by hand is only allowed at specially equipped washing bays. Observe the legal requirements of the country you are currently in when washing by hand.

  • Page 342: High-Pressure Cleaner

    Care When using the vehicle in winter, remove all aftertreatment components may be dam- traces of road salt deposits carefully and as aged. soon as possible. Cleaning the engine High-pressure cleaning equipment Water must not enter intake or ventilation openings. When cleaning with high pressure WARNING water or steam cleaners, the spray must not The water jet of circular-jet nozzles (dirt grind-...

  • Page 343: Exterior Lighting

    By heating up the brakes, the brake ing with a damp sponge and a mild cleaning discs and pads dry. The vehicle can then be agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo, or parked up for a long period of time. with cleaning cloths.

  • Page 344: Reversing Camera

    Care Cleaning the sensors Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and do not scrub. You will otherwise scratch or dam- age the sensors. If you clean the sensors with a high-pressure cleaner or steam cleaner, observe the infor- mation provided by the manufacturer regard- ing the distance to be maintained between the vehicle and the nozzle of the high-pres-...

  • Page 345: Display

    Care Lock Handwheel Clean the ball coupling if it is dirty or corroded. Remove traces of rust, e.g. with a wire brush. Remove dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth or brush. After cleaning, lightly oil or grease posi- tions : to ? and the ball coupling mounting on the vehicle.

  • Page 346: Plastic Trim

    Then treat the leather seats with a leather Heavy soiling: use care products and clean- care foam. ing agents recommended and approved by Only use leather care agents that have been Mercedes-Benz. tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Observe the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Page 347: Carpets

    Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solution. Cleaning the roof lining and carpets Roof lining: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush or dry shampoo. Carpets: use the carpet and textile cleaning agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

  • Page 348: Useful Information

    Where will I find...? Stowage compartment in the seat base Useful information These Operating Instructions describe all mod- els as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific variations are possible.

  • Page 349: Where Will I Find

    Where will I find...? To open: if necessary, fold up the rear seat. Turn top rotary catch : clockwise and bot- tom rotary catch : anti-clockwise. Remove cover ;. To close: insert cover ;. Turn top rotary catch : anti-clockwise and bottom rotary catch : clockwise.

  • Page 350: Fire Extinguisher

    Where will I find...? Setting up the warning triangle To remove tools: release clamping strap ;. Remove tool holder cover :. Carefully pull the tool kit and jack out of the tool holder. To stow tools: before stowing, wind the jack to the fully closed position and place it so that the hand wheel is facing forwards and the plate is facing inwards.

  • Page 351: Flat Tyre

    In this case you may neither charge the battery You will find a sticker with the Mercedes-Benz nor jump-start the vehicle. The service life of a Service24h telephone number on the B-pillar on thawed battery may be shorter.
  • Page 352 Jump-starting Make sure that: The jump leads are not damaged. Bare parts of the terminal clamps do not come into contact with other metal parts while the jump leads are connected to the battery. The jump leads cannot come into contact with parts such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.

  • Page 353: Tow-Starting And Towing Away

    Tow-starting and towing away Observe the following points when towing Tow-starting and towing away with a tow rope: Important safety notes secure the tow rope on the same side on both vehicles. WARNING make sure that the tow rope is not longer Safety-relevant functions are restricted or not than legally permitted.

  • Page 354: With A Raised Front Or Rear Axle

    Tow-starting and towing away Fitting the front towing eye The battery must be connected and charged. Otherwise, you: Take the towing eye and screwdriver from the cannot turn the key to position 2 in the igni- vehicle tool kit ( page 346).

  • Page 355: Vehicle

    Tow-starting and towing away Towing away vehicles with automatic The drive axle is: transmission the front axle for vehicles with an engine power output under 100 kW Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. the rear axle for vehicles with an engine power Depress and hold the brake pedal.

  • Page 356: Fuses

    Fuses If the vehicle is loaded: Stop at a suitable place in accordance with the traffic conditions. Vehicles with manual transmission: Apply the parking brake to prevent the vehicle engage 1st gear or reverse gear. from rolling away. Vehicles with automatic transmission: After removing the towing eye, switch off the shift the transmission to position P.

  • Page 357: Useful Information

    Accessories that are not approved for your vehi- accuracy of the speedometer and odometer dis- cle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used cor- plays, only 245/45 R 19 RF tyres are permitted rectly can impair operating safety.

  • Page 358: Operation

    Do not fit anything onto the valve other than the standard valve cap or other valve caps approved Check the tyre pressures when the vehicle is for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Do not fit heavily laden and, if necessary, adjust any other valve caps or systems, e.g. tyre pres- page 359).

  • Page 359: Winter Operation

    If you change wheel size when installing new thereby damaging the tyres permanently. tyres, make sure they correspond to the cor- Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility for rect wheel size category ( page 355). If the this type of damage.

  • Page 360: Snow Chains

    Winter operation the maximum permissible speed of the only use a spare wheel that differs from the M+S tyres ( page 191). wheel to be replaced for a short time. Once you have fitted the winter tyres: have a spare wheel that differs from the Check the tyre pressure ( page 359).

  • Page 361: Tyre Pressure

    For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you use only snow chains that have the tyres may wear excessively and/or been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or unevenly, which may greatly impair tyre that are of a corresponding standard of quality.
  • Page 362 Tyre pressure Only screw standard valve caps or valve caps specifically provided by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle onto the tyre valve. WARNING If the tyre pressure drops repeatedly, the wheel, valve or tyre may be damaged. Tyre pressure that is too low may result in a tyre blow-out.

  • Page 363: Important Safety Notes

    Tyre pressure The tyres are cold: Tyre pressure monitor if the vehicle has been parked with the tyres General notes out of direct sunlight for at least three hours In vehicles with a tyre pressure monitor system, if the vehicle has not been driven further than the vehicle's wheels have sensors fitted which 1.6 km monitor the tyre pressure in all four tyres.

  • Page 364: Checking The Tyre Pressure Elec Tronically

    Tyre pressure Tyre The tyre pressure monitor is not able to warn Use the 9 or : button to select you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. following pressure. penetration by a foreign object. In this event, Press a to confirm. bring the vehicle to a halt by braking carefully.

  • Page 365: Restarting

    Tyre pressure If you wish to cancel the restart: more of the tyres has dropped suddenly. The tyres must be checked. Press g. Always observe the instructions and safety The display shows the tyre pressure menu. notes related to the display messages, which The tyre pressure values stored at the last can be found in the "Tyres"...

  • Page 366: Tables

    Tyre pressure Radio type approval for the tyre pres- Country Radio type approval num- sure monitor Morocco MR7907 ANRT 2013 Country Radio type approval num- 05/03/2013 Moldova 1024 Argentina CNC: H-12336 Model: Schrader HSW4 Philippines No: ESD-1306995C Brazil 0381-13-8001 Serbia И...
  • Page 367 Tyre pressure Partially laden vehicle Fully laden vehicle Tyre size Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle 225/55 R 17 XL 260 kPa 260 kPa 290 kPa 300 kPa (2.6 bar/ (2.6 bar/ (2.9 bar/ (3.0 bar/44 psi) 38 psi) 38 psi) 42 psi) 245/45 R 18 XL 100W...
  • Page 368 Tyre pressure Partially laden vehicle Fully laden vehicle Tyre size Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle 225/55 R 17 C 290 kPa 310 kPa 350 kPa 350 kPa (2.9 bar/ (3.1 bar/ (3.5 bar/ (3.5 bar/51 psi) 42 psi) 45 psi) 51 psi) 225/55 R 17 XL...
  • Page 369 Tyre pressure Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 3.05 t and 4x4 all-wheel drive The following tyre pressure values apply to vehicles with: a permissible gross vehicle weight of 3.05 t 4x4 all-wheel drive and the tyres referred to under "Wheel and tyre combinations" ( page 373) Vehicles with a permissible axle load of 1550 kg on the rear axle Partially laden vehicle...
  • Page 370 Tyre pressure a maximum permissible speed of 160 km/h the tyres referred to under "Wheel and tyre combinations" ( page 373) Always observe the notes under "Information on tyre pressure" ( page 359). Tyre pressure for the spare wheel is 350 kPa (3.5 bar/51 psi). Partially laden vehicle Fully laden vehicle Tyre size...

  • Page 371: Changing A Wheel

    Changing a wheel planing. You will only gain these benefits if the Changing a wheel correct direction of rotation is observed. Interchanging the wheels An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates its correct direction of rotation. WARNING You may fit the spare wheel against the direction of rotation.

  • Page 372: Raising The Vehicle

    Mercedes-Benz. If the jack is used incor- change on your vehicle. rectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is raised.

  • Page 373: Removing A Wheel

    Place adapter ? and ratchet A on the hex- for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective agon nut of jack ; so that the lettering AUF/ wheel. UP is visible.

  • Page 374: Wheel And Tyre Combinations

    AB/DOWN is visible. retreaded tyres. As a result, Mercedes-Benz Turn the ratchet in the AB/DOWN direction cannot guarantee vehicle safety if retreaded until the vehicle is once again standing firmly tyres are fitted.

  • Page 375: Wheel And Tyre Combinations

    You will find a table with the recommended tyre vehicle. pressures for various vehicle loads on the inside Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for dam- of your vehicle's fuel filler flap or under "Tyre age resulting from the use of tyres, wheels or pressure tables"...
  • Page 376 Wheel and tyre combinations Tyres Steel wheel 225/55 R17 C 109/107T (104T) 6.5 J x 17 H2 ET 50 6.5 J x 17 H2 ET 50 11, 12 225/55 R17 XL 101V 6.5 J x 17 H2 ET 50 11, 12 225/55 R17 XL 101H R 17 Tyres...

  • Page 377: Spare Wheel

    Spare wheel R 17 Tyres Light-alloy wheel 225/55 R17 C 109/107H (104H) 7 J x 17 H2 ET 51 225/55 R17 C 109/107T (104T) 7 J x 17 H2 ET 51 R 18 Tyres Light-alloy wheel 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 11, 12, 13 245/45 R18 XL 100W 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52...

  • Page 378: Wheel

    Spare wheel Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitor: the Screw on the bolt along with spare wheel bracket =. spare wheel is not equipped with a sensor for To do so, use wheel wrench : with attached monitoring tyre pressure. If you have fitted a auxiliary tool ;.
  • Page 379 Spare wheel Fitting Push auxiliary tool ; through the opening into the winch guide. Light-alloy wheels cannot be transported Attach wheel wrench = to auxiliary tool ; under the vehicle. In this case, transport the for the spare wheel lifter. light-alloy wheel in the load compartment and Turn wheel wrench = in the direction of only raise cover tray E.

  • Page 380: Useful Information

    72/245/EEC. A telephone or two-way radio to be installed in Vehicle electronics the vehicle must be approved. You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Working on the engine electronics Service Centre. When using mobile phones and two-way radios, Only have work carried out on the engine...

  • Page 381: Identification Plates

    Service products and capacities every vehicle and may deviate from what is Identification plates shown here. The data valid for your vehicle can be found on the identification plate of Vehicle identification plate with vehi- your vehicle. cle identification number (VIN) Vehicle identification number (VIN) Vehicle identification plate on the driver's side B- pillar...

  • Page 382: Important Safety Notes

    You will recognise the service products Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin approved by Mercedes-Benz by the following with water and soap immediately. inscription on the containers: If you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor- MB-Freigabe (e.g.

  • Page 383: Bio-Diesel

    Total capacity sulphur content is available: Approximately from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre 70 l on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com under the specifications on Sheet No. 136.2. Model of which reserve fuel Usually you will find information about the fuel grade on the filling pump. Otherwise, ask Approximately the filling station attendant.

  • Page 384: Important Safety Notes

    Service products and capacities Fuel additives The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the following situations: Do not use any fuel additive. Fuel additives at very low outside temperatures may cause malfunctions and engine failure. in urban traffic Do not add any petrol, kerosene or flow improvers to diesel fuel to improve its flow during short journeys...

  • Page 385: Purity

    Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved increased emission values engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz damage to the catalytic converter engines. Mercedes-Benz recommends having engine damage the oil changed at a qualified specialist work- malfunctions in exhaust gas aftertreatment shop.

  • Page 386: Engine Oil

    This could damage the engine. shop. Engine oil viscosity Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use approved multi-grade engine oils of the SAE Select the engine oil according to its SAE classes SAE 0W-30 and SAE 0W-40 or class (viscosity), depending on the season SAE 5W-30 and SAE 5W-40.

  • Page 387: Notes

    Mercedes-Benz recommends having the oil Use only approved brake fluids that comply with changed at a qualified specialist workshop. the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products.

  • Page 388: Notes

    Washer fluid outside temperatures. Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze and Important safety notes corrosion inhibitor that meets the requirements in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service WARNING Products Sheet Number 325.5. If windscreen washer concentrate comes into Information about antifreeze and corrosion...

  • Page 389: Vehicle Data

    The data may therefore differ for vehicles with optional equip- ment. You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. You will find information about the vehicle's noise level and exhaust gas standard in the vehicle documents.
  • Page 390 Vehicle data 109 CDI / 111 CDI / 114 CDI / BlueTEC BlueTEC BlueTEC / Valves per cylinder Displacement 1598 cm 1598 cm 2143 cm Maximum engine speed 4500 4500 4550 ± 50 rpm ± 50 rpm ± 50 rpm 116 CDI / 119 BlueTEC / BlueTEC /...

  • Page 391: Dimensions

    Vehicle data Dimensions All models Vehicle length Compact version 4895 mm Long version 5140 mm Extra-long body 5370 mm Vehicle width Including exterior mirrors 2249 mm Excluding exterior mirrors 1928 mm Wheelbase Compact version 3200 mm Long version 3200 mm Vehicle with tailgate Extra-long body 3430 mm...

  • Page 392: Guide Rail

    500 daN mends that you only use roof carrier systems compartment floor which have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz. This will help to avoid dam- Load rail on side wall 100 daN age. The values specified apply only to loads resting...

  • Page 393: Trailer Loads

    The distance from the road surface depends on the vehicle model. Maximum permissi- 3700 – 4800 kg Only use a trailer tow hitch which has been tes- ble gross weight of ted and specially approved by Mercedes-Benz vehicle/trailer for your vehicle. combination at 12% gradient Trailer loads Permissible trailer 1000 –...
  • Page 394 Vehicle data Permissible trailer 750 kg load, unbraked Permissible nose 100 kg weight...
  • Page 395 Legal information Internet Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi- cles and about Daimler AG can be found on the following websites: http://www.mercedes-benz.com http://www.daimler.com Editorial office You are welcome to forward any queries or sug- gestions you may have regarding these Operat-...
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