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Introduction Product information Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed. 9

Section	Page
Contents	3
Introduction	9
Product information	9
Operator’s Manual	10
Service and warranty information	10
Important notice for California retailbuyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	11
Maintenance	12
Roadside Assistance	12
Change of address or ownership	13
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	13
Proper use of the vehicle	17
Reporting safety defects	19
At a glance	21
Cockpit;Instruments and controls see Cockpit	22
Instrument cluster	24
Multifunction steering wheel;Steering wheel:Buttons	26
Center console	27
Center console:Upper part	27
Center console:Lower part	28
Overhead control panel	29
Door control panel	30
Getting started	31
Unlocking	32
Unlocking:With the SmartKey;SmartKey:Unlocking with;Key, SmartKey:Unlocking with	32
Adjusting	34
Adjusting:Seats;Seats:Adjusting	34
Adjusting:Steering wheel;Steering wheel:Adjusting;Height adjustment:Steering wheel	37
Mirrors:Adjusting;Adjusting:Mirrors	38
Driving:General instructions	40
Seat belts:Fastening;Fastening the seat belts;Safety belts see Seat belts;Occupant safety:Fastening	40
Starting the engine	43
Switching on:Headlamps;Headlamps:Switching on;Activating:Headlamps;Activating:Exterior headlamps	46
Turn signals;Combination switch:Turn signals	46
Windshield wipers;Combination switch:Windshield wipers;Switching on:Windshield wipers;Windshield wip	47
Windshield wipers:Rear window wiper/washer;Rear window wiper/washer;Wiper/washer:Rear window	48
Problems:While driving;Driving:Problems;Difficulties:While driving see Problems while driving	49
Parking;Locking	50
Parking brake:Engaging	50
Headlamps:Switching off;Switching off:Headlamps;Deactivating:Headlamps	51
Turning off:Engine;Engine:Turning off with the key;Switching off:Engine	51
Safety and Security	53
Occupant safety;Safety:Occupant	54
Airbags;Occupant safety:Airbags	55
Seat belts	60
Child safety;Occupant safety:Children in the vehicle	63
Rear door window:Blocking operation;Blocking:Rear door window operation;Child safety switch see Bloc	69
Panic alarm;Panic alarm:Panic button on SmartKey	70
Driving:Safety systems;Safety systems:Driving;Driving systems:Driving safety systems	71
Driving and safety systems:ABS;ABS	71
Driving and safety systems:BAS;BAS	73
EBB;Driving and safety systems:EBB;Electronic Brake Booster (EBB)	75
Driving and safety systems:ESP;ESP;Electronic Stability Program see ESP<$nopage>	75
Anti-theft systems	79
Immobilizer	79
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system;Alarm system:Anti-theft	79
Tow-away alarm	80
Controls in detail	83
Locking;Unlocking;SmartKey:Locking and unlocking	84
Keys	84
Opening:Doors from the inside;Doors:Opening from inside vehicle	87
Tailgate	87
Automatic locking when driving	89
Central locking:From inside;Central locking:Unlocking from inside	89
Seats	91
Seats:Easy entry/exit feature;Easy-entry/exit feature	91
Head restraints	92
Synchronizing:Head restraints;Head restraints:Synchronizing;Synchronizing:Seat adjustment;Seat adjus	93
Multicontour seat;Adjusting:Multicontour seat;Seats:Multicontour seat*	94
Seats:Heater;Heated seats;Front seats:Heater	95
Memory function	97
Memory function:Storing key dependent settings;Storing (Memory function):Positions into memory;Posit	98
Memory function:Recalling positions from memory;Positions (Memory function*):Recalling from memory	98
Mirrors:Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position;Parking position:Exterior rear view mirro	99
Lighting	100
Exterior lamp switch;Lighting:Exterior lamp switch;Front lamps:Switching on;Lighting:Low beam;Lighti	100
Combination switch	103
Hazard warning flasher	103
Interior lighting;Lighting:Interior;Passenger compartment:Interior lighting	104
Rear interior lamps	105
Instrument cluster	108
Instrument cluster:Illumination;Adjusting:Instrument cluster illumination;Lighting:Instrument cluste	108
Instrument cluster:Coolant temperature display;Coolant:Temperature display	108
Resetting:Trip odometer;Trip odometer:Resetting	109
Tachometer	109
Outside temperature indicator;Instrument cluster:Outside temperature indicator	110
Control system	111
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display;Multifunction display;Control system:Multifunction display	111
Multifunction steering wheel:Buttons;Control system:Multifunction steering wheel;Multifunction steer	112
Control system:Menus;Menus:In control system	114
Menus:Standard display;Control system:Standard display menu	116
Menus:AUDIO;Control system:AUDIO menu;AUDIO menu	116
Menus:NAVI;Control system:NAVI menu;Navigation system:Operating;Operating:Navigation system	118
Menus:Malfunction memory;Control system:Malfunction memory menu;Malfunction memory;Malfunction memor	118
Control system:Settings menu;Settings menu:Functions in;Setting:Individual vehicle settings;Settings	119
Menus:Trip computer;Control system:Trip computer menu;Trip computer	130
Menus:TEL;Control system:TEL menu;Telephone:Operating;Operating:Telephone	132
Automatic transmission	135
One-touch gearshifting;Automatic transmission:One-touch gearshifting	136
Gear range:Automatic transmission;Automatic transmission:Gear ranges	137
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever position;Gear selector lever:Position;Shifting:Gear selec	138
Automatic transmission:Accelerator position;Accelerator position, automatic transmission	139
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	140
Transfer case	141
Transfer case:Gear range;Gear range:Transfer case	141
Transfer case:Switching;Switching:Transfer case	141
Differential locks	143
A few words about differentials and differential locks	144
Differential locks:Switching on;Switching on:Differential locks	145
Good visibility	147
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>	147
Headlamps:Cleaning system;Cleaning:Headlamps	148
Sun visors	149
Climate control	150
Temperature:Setting interior temperature;Setting:Temperature (interior);Climate control:Setting the	152
Climate control:Adjusting;Adjusting:Air distribution;Adjusting:Air volume;Air distribution:Adjusting	153
Defrosting;Climate control:Defrosting	154
Air recirculation mode	154
Rear window defroster;Climate control:Rear window defroster	155
Residual engine heat utilization	156
Deactivating the climate control system	156
Air conditioning (cooling):Turning on;Air conditioning (cooling):Turning off	157
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents	157
Power windows;Power windows:Side windows	158
Side windows:Opening;Side windows:Closing;Opening:Windows;Closing:Windows	158
Sliding/pop-up roof	160
Opening:Sliding/pop-up roof;Closing:Sliding/pop-up roof;Sliding/pop-up roof:Opening;Sliding/pop-up r	160
Driving systems	162
Cruise control;Driving systems:Cruise control;Cruise control lever	162
Rear Park Assist;Parktronic see Rear Park Assist<$nopage>	165
Loading	168
Roof rack;Loading:Roof rack	168
Cargo area cover;Loading:Cargo area cover	168
Enlarged cargo area	169
Split rear bench seat;Rear bench seat:Foldable;Seats:Split rear bench seat;Loading:Split rear bench	169
Loading:Partition net;Partition net	171
Loading:Instructions;Instructions:Loading	173
Cargo tie-down rings;Securing cargo:Cargo tie-down rings;Tie-down rings (Cargo compartment);Cargo co	175
Useful features	176
Interior storage spaces;Useful features:Interior storage spaces	176
Ashtrays;Useful features:Ashtrays	179
Cigarette lighter;Useful features:Cigarette lighter;Lighter see Cigarette lighter	181
Electrical outlet;Useful features:Electrical outlet	181
Telephone;Useful features:Telephone	182
Tele Aid;Useful features:Tele Aid	183
Garage door opener	191
Heated steering wheel;Steering wheel:Heated	194
Operation	195
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	196
Driving:General instructions;Driving instructions	197
Drive sensibly – save fuel	197
Drinking and driving	197
Pedals	197
Power assistance	198
Brakes	198
Driving off	199
Parking	199
Tires:Driving instructions	200
Hydroplaning;Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning	200
Tire traction	201
Tire speed rating	201
Winter driving instructions;Driving:In winter	202
Standing water:Driving instructions;Deep water see Standing water;Driving:Through standing water	203
Passenger compartment;Driving instruction:Passenger compartment	203
Off-road driving	203
Control and operation of radio transmitters;Radio transmitters, control and operation;Operating:Radi	210
Driving abroad	211
Catalytic converter	211
Emission control	212
Coolant:Temperature	212
At the gas station	214
Regular checks	215
Engine:Compartment;Engine compartment	216
Hood;Engine compartment:Hood;Hood:Opening	216
Engine oil:Checking level;Oil:Dipstick	217
Transmission see Automatic transmission;ATF (automatic transmission fluid);Automatic transmission:Tr	220
Coolant:Checking level;Checking:Coolant level;Coolant;Coolant level:Checking	220
Windshield:Washer fluid;Windshield washer fluid:Refilling;Headlamps:Cleaning system;Headlamp cleanin	222
Battery, vehicle	223
Tires;Wheels:Tires and wheels	224
Important guidelines	224
Service life (tires);Tires:Service life	225
Direction of rotation (tires);Tires:Direction of rotation	225
Tire inflation pressure:Checking;Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure <$nopage>;Tire inflation p	225
Rotating wheels;Wheels:Rotating	226
Winter driving	228
Winter driving:Tires;Tires:Winter;Winter tires	228
Block heater;Winter driving:Block heater	228
Snow chains;Winter driving:Snow chains	229
Maintenance	230
Service indicator:Clearing	230
Service:Overdue;Overdue service;Service:Types	230
Service:Calling up the service indicator;Service indicator:Calling up;Calling up:Service indicator	231
Resetting:Service indicator (FSS);Service indicator:Clearing;Service indicator:Calling up	231
Vehicle care	232
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	232
Practical hints	237
What to do if...	238
Practical hints:Lamps in instrument cluster	238
Practical hints:Lamp in center console;Center console:AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp;AIRBAG OFF indicator	244
Practical hints:Messages in the display;Displays:Messages	246
First aid kit;Practical hints:First aid kit	268
Vehicle tool kit;Tools;Practical hints:Vehicle tool kit	268
Practical hints:Vehicle jack;Vehicle jack;Jack	269
CD-changer	269
Practical hints:Spare wheel;Spare wheel;Flat tire:Spare wheel	270
Unlocking:In an emergency;Emergency operations:Unlocking the vehicle;Vehicle:Unlocking in an emergen	272
Locking:Vehicle in an emergency;Emergency operations:Locking the vehicle;Manual operations:Locking t	273
Batteries, SmartKey:Changing;Key, SmartKey:Changing the batteries;Changing:Batteries (SmartKey)	273
Fuel filler flap:Opening;Manual operations:Fuel filler flap;Opening:Fuel filler flap manually	274
Transmission selector lever:Unlocking manually;Unlocking:Transmission selector lever manually;Transm	275
Emergency operations:Opening sliding/pop-up roof;Opening:Sliding/pop-up roof in an emergency;Emergen	276
Sliding/pop-up roof:Opening;Opening:Sliding/pop-up roof;Sliding/pop-up roof:Closing;Closing:Sliding/	276
Brush guard*	277
Brush guard*:Lowering	278
Bulbs, replacing:Front lamps;Replacing:Bulbs	279
Bulbs	279
Front lamps:Replacing bulbs;Replacing:Front lamp bulbs	281
Lamps, exterior:Replacing bulbs for rear;Replacing:Rear lamp bulbs	286
Replacing:Wiper blades;Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades;Wiper blades:Replacing;Windshield:Re	289
Wiper blades:Removing;Removing:Wiper blades	289
Wiper blades:Installing;Installing:Wiper blades	289
Flat tire	290
Flat tire:Mounting the spare wheel;Spare wheel:Mounting	291
Battery, vehicle;Vehicle:Service battery;Vehicle battery	295
Battery, vehicle:Charging;Charging:Vehicle battery	295
Battery, vehicle:Disconnecting;Disconnecting:Vehicle battery	296
Battery, vehicle:Reconnecting;Reconnecting:Vehicle battery	296
Jump starting;Discharged battery:Jump starting;Battery discharged:Jump starting	297
Towing the vehicle;Vehicle:Towing;Practical hints:Towing the vehicle	299
flatbed equip	301
Towing the vehicle:Various faults	301
Towing eye, front;Front towing eye	302
Towing eye, rear;Rear towing eye	302
Freeing a stranded vehicle	302
Fuses;Electrical fuses;Practical hints:Fuses	303
Fuses:Fuse box in passenger compartment;Fuse box;Passenger compartment:Fuse box in	303
Fuses:Fuse box in battery box;Fuse box;Battery box:Fuse box in	303
Fuses:Fuse box in front passenger footwell;Fuse box;Passenger footwell:Fuse box in	304
Fuses:Fuse box in middle tunnel;Fuse box;Middle tunnel:Fuse box in	305
Technical data	307
Spare parts service;Parts see Spare parts service;Service:Spare parts	308
Warranty coverage	309
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet;Service and Warranty Booklet:Loss of	309
Identification labels;Labels, identification	310
Layout of poly-V-belt drive;Poly-V-belt drive:Layout	311
G500/G55AMG	311
Engine:Technical data;Technical data:Engine	312
Tires:Rims and tires;Rims;Tires;Technical data:Rims and tires	313
Tires and Spare wheel	313
Electrical system:Technical data;Technical data:Electrical system	314
Main dimensions;Technical data:Main dimensions	315
Main dimensions	315
Weights and ratings;Technical data:Weights and ratings	315
Fuel:Technical data;Coolant:Capacities;Lubricants:Technical data;Technical data:Fuels;Technical data	316
Capacities:Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.	316
Engine oil;Technical data:Engine oil	317
Engine oil:Additives;Technical data:Engine oil additives	317
Air conditioning refrigerant;Technical data;Air conditioning refrigerant;Refrigerant:Air conditionin	317
Brake fluid;Technical data:Brake fluid	318
Premium unleaded gasoline;Technical data:Premium unleaded gasoline;Fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline	318
Technical data:Fuel requirements;Fuel requirements;Fuel:Requirements	318
Technical data:Gasoline additives;Fuel additives;Gasoline see Fuel:Gasoline additives;Fuel:Additives	319
Coolant;Technical data:Coolants	319
Anticorrosion/antifreeze	320
Windshield:Washer system;Windshield washer system;Headlamps:Washer system;Technical data:Windshield	321
Consumer information;Tires:Consumer information	322
Uniform tire quality grading	322
Technical terms	325