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Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G Warning! USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY G Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Only use seat belts which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Do not make any modifications to the seat belts. This can lead to unintended activation of the ETDs or to failure. Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Have all work carried out only by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this section, as that could result in serious injuries in case of an accident. Each occupant should wear their seat belt at all times, because seat belts help reduce the likelihood of and potential severity of injuries in accidents, including rollovers. The integrated restraint system includes SRS (driver air bag, passenger front air bag, side impact air bags, head protection window curtain air bags for side windows) and ETD (seat belt emergency tensioning device). The system is designed to enhance the protection offered to properly belted occupants in certain frontal (front air bags and ETD) and side (side impact, window curtain air bags and ETD) impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds and in certain rollovers (window curtain air bags and ETD). Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm, against your neck or off your shoulder. In a frontal crash, your body would move too far forward. That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries. The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen, which could severely injure internal organs such as your liver or spleen. Never wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing, such as eyeglasses, pens, SmartKeys, etc., as these might cause injuries. Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen. If the belt is positioned across your abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in a crash. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at time. Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another person or other objects. 79

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	10
Product information	10
Operator’s Manual	11
Service and warranty information	11
California:Important notice	12
Maintenance	13
Roadside assistance	13
Change of address or ownership	14
Operating:Vehicle outside the USA or Canada	14
Where to find it	15
Symbols	16
Operating safety	17
Vehicle:Proper use of	17
Problems:With vehicle	18
Safety defects:Reporting	19
Reporting safety defects	19
Vehicle data recording	20
Information regarding electronic recording devices	20
At a glance	22
Cockpit	23
Instrument cluster	25
Multifunction steering wheel	29
Center console	30
Center console:Upper part	30
Center console:Lower part	31
Overhead control panel	32
Door control panel;Door handle	35
Getting started	36
Unlocking	37
Unlocking:With the SmartKey	37
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*	38
Starter switch positions	39
Adjusting	43
Adjusting:Seats	43
Adjusting:Steering wheel	46
Mirrors:Adjusting	48
Driving	51
Seat belts:Fastening	51
Starting the engine	54
Parking brake:Releasing	57
Driving	57
Switching on:Headlamps	59
Turn signals	59
Windshield wipers	60
Windshield wipers:Rear window wiper/washer	62
Problems:While driving	63
Parking and locking	65
Parking brake:Engaging	66
Headlamps:Switching off	66
Activating:Immobilizer	67
Releasing seat belts	68
Locking	68
Safety and Security	70
Occupant safety	71
Air bags	72
Seat belts	78
PRE-SAFE®*	82
Child safety	83
Rear door window:Blocking operation	94
Panic alarm	96
Activating	97
Deactivating	97
Driving:Safety systems	98
Driving safety systems:ABS	98
Driving safety systems:BAS	100
Driving safety systems:ESP®	100
EBP	103
Driving safety systems:4-ETS	103
Immobilizer	105
Immobilizer	105
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system	105
Tow-away alarm	107
Controls in detail	110
Locking	111
SmartKey	111
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*	115
Opening:Doors from the inside	122
Opening:Tailgate	123
Tailgate:Closing	125
Locking:Automatic while driving	131
Central locking:Switch	132
Seats	133
Seats:Easy entry/exit feature;Easy-entry/exit feature	133
Lumbar support	137
Multicontour seat;Adjusting:Multicontour seat;Seats:Multicontour seat*	137
Rear seats	138
Seats:Heating*	142
Memory function	145
Memory function:Storing SmartKey dependent settings;Storing (Memory function*):Positions in memory;P	146
Memory function*:Recalling positions from memory	146
Mirrors:Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position	147
Lighting	148
Exterior lamp switch	148
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*	153
Hazard warning flasher	154
Interior lighting;Lighting:Interior;Passenger compartment:Interior lighting	155
Lighting:Door entry lamps;Door entry lamps	158
Lighting:Cargo compartment lamp;Cargo compartment:Lamp	158
Instrument cluster	159
Instrument cluster:Illumination;Adjusting:Instrument cluster illumination;Lighting:Instrument cluste	159
Resetting:Trip odometer;Trip odometer:Resetting	160
Tachometer	160
Outside temperature indicator;Instrument cluster:Outside temperature indicator	160
Control system	162
Multifunction display	162
Control system:Menus;Menus:In control system;Menus	165
Menus:Standard display;Control system:Standard display menu	169
Menus:AUDIO	171
Navigation system	173
Menus:Malfunction memory	174
Control system:Settings menu	175
Vehicle configuration	192
Menus:Trip computer	193
Menus:TEL*	195
Automatic transmission	198
Shifting procedure	200
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever position	201
Gear range:Automatic transmission	203
Driving tips	204
Automatic shift program:Automatic transmission*	205
Steering wheel gearshift control:Automatic transmission	206
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	208
Good visibility	209
Headlamps:Cleaning system*	209
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>	209
Exterior rear view mirrors:Power folding*	212
Sun visor	213
Sunshade*:Rear door window	215
Sunshade*:Third-row	215
Rear window defroster	216
Climate control	217
Climate control: deactivating	221
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode	222
Temperature:Setting interior temperature	223
Climate control:Adjusting	223
Adjusting:Air volume	223
Front defroster	224
Air recirculation mode	225
Air conditioning:Turning on	227
Residual heat	228
Rear passenger compartment ventilation	229
Automatic climate control* (3-zone)	231
Deactivating:Automatic climate control* (3-zone)	235
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode	236
Setting:Temperature (interior)	237
Air distribution:Adjusting	237
Adjusting:Air volume	238
Front defroster	239
MAXCOOL maximum cooling	240
Air recirculation mode	240
Air conditioning	242
Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones	243
Residual heat utilization	244
Rear passenger compartment ventilation and rear automatic climate control	245
Power windows:Door windows	249
Door windows:Opening;Door windows:Closing;Opening:Windows;Closing:Windows	249
Power windows:Synchronizing	252
Opening (Summer opening feature)	252
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*	256
Opening:Tilt/sliding sunroof*	256
Tilt/sliding sunroof*:Synchronizing	259
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*	260
Roller sunblinds	260
Opening:Panorama sliding/pop-up roof	261
Synchronizing:Panorama sliding/pop-up roof*	263
Driving systems	265
Cruise control	265
AIRMATIC*	270
Parktronic*	275
Loading	280
Roof rack	280
Loading:Instructions	281
Cargo tie-down rings	282
Loading:Hooks	283
Cargo compartment:Extending	284
Cargo compartment cover blind*	289
Loading:Partition net*	291
Useful features	295
Storage compartments	295
Parcel nets	299
Cup holders	300
Useful features:Ashtrays*	303
Cigarette lighter*	306
Power outlets	307
Rear center console*	309
Telephone*	311
Tele Aid*	312
Garage door opener*	321
Compass	328
Floormats*	329
Infrared reflecting windshield*	329
Operation	330
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	331
Driving instructions	332
Drive sensibly-save fuel	332
Drinking and driving	332
Pedals	332
Power assistance	332
Brakes	333
Driving off	334
Parking	335
Tires:Driving instructions	335
Hydroplaning	336
Tire traction	336
Tire speed rating	337
Winter driving instructions	338
Standing water:Driving instructions	339
Passenger compartment	339
Driving abroad	340
Control and operation of radio transmitters	340
Catalytic converter	341
Emission control	341
Coolant:Temperature	342
At the gas station	343
Refueling	343
Regular checks	344
Hood	346
Engine oil:Checking level	347
Fluid level:Automatic transmission	351
Coolant:Checking level	352
Windshield:Washer fluid	353
Tires	354
Important guidelines	354
Tire care and maintenance	355
Direction of rotation (tires)	357
Loading the vehicle	357
Tire inflation pressure:Checking;Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure <$nopage>;Tire inflation p	364
Tire inflation pressure:Checking	366
Tire labeling	376
Load identification	381
TIN	381
Maximum tire load	383
Maximum tire pressure	383
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	384
Tire ply material	386
Tire terminology	386
Tires:Rotating	389
Winter driving	391
Winter driving:Tires	391
Block heater (Canada only)	392
Snow chains	392
Maintance	393
Service indicator:Clearing	394
Maintenance service:Overdue	394
Service:Calling up the service indicator;Calling up:Service indicator;Service indicator:Calling up	394
Resetting:Maintenance service indicator	395
Washing the vehicle	396
Practical hints	404
What to do if …	405
Practical hints:Lamps in instrument cluster	405
Practical hints:Lamp in center console	415
Practical hints:Messages in the display	417
Where will I find ...?	455
First aid kit	455
Vehicle tool kit	455
Practical hints:Spare wheel	458
Unlocking:In an emergency	460
Unlocking:Driver’s door in an emergency	460
Locking:Vehicle in an emergency	461
Fuel filler flap:Opening	462
Emergency operations:Opening tilt/sliding sunroof*	463
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Opening	463
Battery, SmartKey	464
SmartKey	464
Bulbs, replacing	466
Bulbs	466
Front lamps:Replacing bulbs	469
Replacing:Brake lamp bulbs	473
Replacing:Wiper blades	476
Front wiper blades	476
Replacing:Rear wiper blade	477
Flat tire	479
mounting the spare wheel	480
Battery, vehicle	488
Battery, vehicle:Dis-/reconnecting	490
Battery, vehicle:Charging	496
Jump starting;Discharged battery:Jump starting;Battery discharged:Jump starting;Practical hints:Jump	497
Towing the vehicle	500
Front towing eye	502
Towing the vehicle:Stranded vehicle	503
Fuses	504
Fuses:Main fuse box	505
Fuses:Fuse box in cargo compartment	505
Fuses:Fuse box in passenger compartment	506
Technical data	508
Parts service	509
Warranty coverage	510
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet	510
Identification labels	511
Layout of poly-V-belt drive	513
Engine:Technical data	514
Tires:Rims and tires	515
Same size tires	517
Spare wheel	518
Electrical system:Technical data	519
Main dimensions	520
Weights	521
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.	522
Capacities:Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.	522
Engine oil	524
Engine oil:Additives	524
Air conditioning refrigerant	524
Brake fluid	524
Premium unleaded gasoline	525
Technical data:Fuel requirements	525
Technical data:Gasoline additives	526
Coolant	526
Windshield:Washer system	529
Technical terms	530

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Safety and Security

Occupant safety

Warning!

Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly

stressed in an accident must be replaced

and their anchoring points must also be

checked.

Only use seat belts which have been ap-

proved by Mercedes-Benz.

Do not make any modifications to the seat

belts. This can lead to unintended activation

of the ETDs or to failure.

Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may

severely weaken them. In a crash they may

not be able to provide adequate protection.

Have all work carried out only by qualified

technicians. Contact an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Warning!

USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY

Seat belts can only work when used

properly. Never wear seat belts in any

other way than as described in this sec-

tion, as that could result in serious inju-

ries in case of an accident.

Each occupant should wear their seat

belt at all times, because seat belts help

reduce the likelihood of and potential

severity of injuries in accidents, includ-

ing rollovers. The integrated restraint

system includes SRS (driver air bag, pas-

senger front air bag, side impact air

bags, head protection window curtain

air bags for side windows) and ETD (seat

belt emergency tensioning device). The

system is designed to enhance the pro-

tection offered to properly belted occu-

pants in certain frontal (front air bags

and ETD) and side (side impact, window

curtain air bags and ETD) impacts which

exceed preset deployment thresholds

and in certain rollovers (window curtain

air bags and ETD).

Never wear the shoulder belt under your

arm, against your neck or off your shoul-

der. In a frontal crash, your body would

move too far forward. That would in-

crease the chance of head and neck in-

juries. The belt would also apply too

much force to the ribs or abdomen,

which could severely injure internal or-

gans such as your liver or spleen.

Never wear belts over rigid or breakable

objects in or on your clothing, such as

eyeglasses, pens, SmartKeys, etc., as

these might cause injuries.

Position the lap belt as low as possible

on your hips and not across the abdo-

men. If the belt is positioned across your

abdomen, it could cause serious injuries

in a crash.

Never use a seat belt for more than one

person at time. Do not fasten a seat belt

around a person and another person or

other objects.

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