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Controls in detail Loading Otherwise, the basic cross bars ( page 300), mounted accessories and the objects attached to them could come loose from the vehicle causing an accident, thereby injuring you and other persons and/or causing damage to property, including damage to your vehicle. Warning! G Never exceed the maximum permissible roof load or the maximum permissible vehicle weight, even when accessories for the basic cross bars (e.g. ski racks, bicycle racks, etc.) are being used. Overloading the vehicle could result in an accident. When calculating the weight placed on the roof please make sure to add the weight of the basic cross, accessory racks and the load carried together. Always adapt your driving style to the road, traffic and weather conditions, and drive with added caution when the roof is loaded. Always drive with extreme care when the roof rack is loaded. Take into consideration that when the roof rack is loaded, the handling characteristics are different from those when operating the vehicles without a roof rack loaded. Warning! G A roof load creates a greater surface area exposed to the wind and causes the vehicle to have a higher center of gravity, thereby changing the vehicle's driving characteristics. Accordingly, the additional weight on the roof of the vehicle can have a detrimental effect on braking, cornering and acceleration. Do not use accessories which have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz for use in conjunction with these basic cross bars. If non-approved accessories are used, these accessories and/or the objects attached to them could come loose from the vehicle, thereby injuring you and other persons and/or causing damage to property, including damage to your vehicle. ! Have a second person assist you when installing the basic cross bars. The vehicle could otherwise be damaged. ! Objects attached to the basic cross bar system's accessories must not be allowed to restrict the movement of the tilt/sliding sunroof. The tilt/sliding sunroof could otherwise be damaged when it is raised. 299

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	10
Product information	10
Operator’s Manual	11
Emission control:System warranties	11
California retail buyers and lessees, Important notice for	12
Maintenance	13
Roadside Assistance	13
Change of address or ownership	14
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	14
Where to find it	16
Symbols	17
Operating safety	18
Vehicle:Modifications and alterations, Operating safety	18
Problems:With the vehicle	19
Safety:Reporting safety defects	20
Reporting safety defects	20
Vehicle data recording	21
Information regarding electronic recording devices	21
At a glance	22
Cockpit	25
Instrument cluster	27
Instrument cluster	29
Multifunction steering wheel	31
Center console:Upper part (Vehicles without enhanced off-road package*)	32
Lamps, indicator and warning:Center console	32
Center console:Upper part (Vehicles with enhanced off-road package*)	33
Center console:Lower part	34
Overhead control panel	35
Door control panel	36
Storage compartments	37
Getting started	40
Door:Locking/unlocking, SmartKey	41
Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking	41
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Locking/unlocking	42
Starter switch positions	42
Adjusting	46
Seats:Adjusting	46
Steering wheel	50
Mirrors:Adjusting	53
Driving	55
Seat belts:Fastening	55
Automatic transmission:Starting the engine	58
Parking brake	61
Driving off	62
Switching on headlamps	63
Turn signals	64
Windshield wipers	64
Windshield wipers:Rear window wiper/washer	66
Problems:While driving	67
Parking:On hills	69
Parking brake	69
Turning off the engine	70
Door:Locking/unlocking, SmartKey	72
Safety and Security	74
Occupant safety	75
Air bags	77
Air bags:Occupant Classification System* (OCS)	82
BabySmart<V_Superscript>TM<Default Para Font>:Air bag deactivation system	88
Seat belts	89
Active head restraint	93
Head restraints:Rear seats	94
Children in the vehicle	94
Rear door windows:Blocking operation	101
Panic alarm	103
Activating	103
Deactivating	103
Driving:Safety systems	104
Driving safety systems:ABS	104
Driving safety systems:BAS	106
Driving safety systems:ESP®	106
Driving safety systems:EBP	110
Driving safety systems:4-ETS	110
Immobilizer	112
Immobilizer	112
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system	112
Controls in detail	114
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking	115
Remote control:SmartKey	115
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* <$nopage>	118
Batteries, SmartKey:Checking battery condition	123
Loss of keys, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*	123
Door:Opening from inside/outside	123
Tailgate/Power tailgate*	124
Central locking:Automatic	131
Central locking:Switch	131
Seats	133
Easy-entry/exit feature:For third-row seats	133
Head restraints:Active head restraint	136
Head restraints	136
Lumbar support	140
Backrest:Seat, Multicontour*	141
Seats:Heating*	141
Seats:Ventilation*	143
Memory function* see Seats <$nopage>	144
Storing positions into memory	145
Positions (Memory function*) see Seats <$nopage>	145
Lighting, Exterior and interior	146
Lamps, exterior:Switch	146
Combination switch	150
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*	151
Emergency, In case of:Hazard warning flasher	152
Interior lighting	152
Door:Entry lamps	155
Instrument cluster	156
Instrument cluster:Illumination brightness	156
Odometer	157
Tachometer	157
Outside temperature see Displays <$nopage>	157
Control system	158
Control system:Multifunction display	158
Control system:Multifunction steering wheel	159
Menus see Control system menus <$nopage>	161
Control system menus:Standard display	165
Audio menu	167
Navigation system*:See separate COMAND System operating instructions <$nopage	169
Control system menus:Off-road	169
Control system menus:DISTRONIC*	170
Control system menus:Vehicle status message memory	170
Control system menus:Settings	171
Control system menus:Vehicle configuration	186
Trip computer	188
Telephone*:Operation	190
Gear range:Automatic transmission	193
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever	193
Gear selector lever:Position indicator	196
Transmission positions	196
Driving:Tips	199
Gear range:Automatic transmission	201
Steering wheel gearshift control, Automatic transmission	202
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	203
Transfer case	204
LOW RANGE mode*	204
Differential locks*	207
A few words about differentials and differential locks	207
Differential locks*:Switching	208
Good visibility	211
Headlamp cleaning system*	211
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>	211
Parking position*:Exterior rear view mirrors	212
Sun visors	214
Panorama roof, Rear	215
Defrosting, Rear	216
Climate control	217
Climate control: Deactivating system	221
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode	221
Temperature:Interior temperature	222
Air distribution, Front	222
Climate control:Air volume	223
Climate control: Air vents*, second-row seats	223
Defogging windshield	224
Air recirculation mode	225
Air conditioning, Cooling	227
Climate control: Residual engine heat (REST)	228
Climate control:Control panel*, Rear	229
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*	231
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Deactivating system	235
Operating the automatic climate control system in automatic mode	236
Setting the temperature	236
Air distribution, Front	237
Air volume	238
Defrosting, Front	238
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Maximum cooling, MAXCOOL	240
Air recirculation mode	240
Air conditioning, Cooling	242
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*:Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones	243
Residual heat and ventilation	243
Rear automatic climate control	244
Power windows	249
Power windows:Door windows	249
Power windows:Synchronizing, Door windows	252
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Summer opening feature	252
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Stopping	253
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*	254
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding sunroof* <$nopage>	254
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Synchronizing	256
Driving:Systems	258
Cruise control	258
Driving systems:Distronic*	263
Distronic:Distance warning function	275
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)	276
Off-road driving program (Vehicles without enhanced off-road package*)	280
Air suspension package	281
Air suspension package:Adaptive Damping System (ADS)*	281
Air suspension package:Vehicle level control	282
Parktronic*	291
Rear view camera*	296
Loading	298
Loading see Vehicle loading <$nopage>	298
Vehicle loading:Loading instructions	304
Cargo tie-down rings	305
Hooks:Loading	307
Vehicle loading:Expanding cargo compartment	307
Cargo compartment cover blind	313
Cargo net*	314
Useful features	317
Storage compartments	317
Net, Parcel	321
Cup holders	322
Ashtrays*	323
Cigarette lighter*	325
Power outlets	326
Floormats*	327
Seat cover under thirdrow seats	328
Heated steering wheel*	329
Telephone*	330
Tele Aid	333
Garage door opener	340
Compass	346
Infrared reflecting windshield*	346
Operation	348
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	349
Driving:Instructions	350
Driving	350
Drinking and driving	350
Pedals	350
Power assistance	351
Brakes	351
Driving off	353
Parking	353
Tires:Driving instructions	354
Driving:Hydroplaning	355
Tires:Traction	355
Tires:Speed rating	355
Winter driving instructions	356
Deep water see Standing water <$nopage>	357
Off-road driving:Driving instructions for off-road driving	358
Trailer:Towing	367
Passenger compartment	372
Driving:Abroad	373
Control and operation of radio transmitters	373
Catalytic converter (gasoline engine)	374
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine)	374
Emission control	374
Coolant:Temperature	375
At the gas station	376
Fuel filler flap:Opening	376
Regular checks	378
Engine:Compartment	380
Hood	380
Fluids:Engine oil	382
Fluids:Automatic transmission fluid	383
Coolant	383
Windshield washer fluid:Refilling	385
Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pressures <$nopage>	386
Tires:Important guidelines	386
Tires:Care and maintenance	387
Direction of rotation (tires)	389
Tires:Loading the vehicle	389
Tires:Inflation pressure	395
Tires:Inflation pressure	397
Load identification	411
DOT	411
Maximum tire load	413
Maximum tire pressure	413
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	414
Tire ply material	416
Tires:Terminology	416
Rotating tires	419
Winter driving	421
Winter driving:Tires	421
Snow chains	422
Maintenance	423
Maintenance:Service indicator message	423
Maintenance:Calling up service indicator display	425
Maintenance:Resetting service indicator	425
Vehicle:Care	426
Practical hints	436
What to do if …	437
Instrument cluster:Lamps	437
Lamps, indicator and warning:Center console	449
Multifunction display messages	452
Where will I find ...?	496
Emergency, In case of:First aid kit	496
Vehicle tool kit	496
Spare wheel	500
Emergency operation:Locking/unlocking the vehicle	501
Door:Unlocking, Mechanical key	501
Emergency operation:Locking/unlocking the vehicle	502
Fuel:Fuel filler flap and cap	502
Emergency operation:Power tilt/sliding sunroof*, Manual operation	504
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Opening/closing in an emergency	504
Active head restraint	505
Batteries, SmartKey:Replacing	507
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps <$nopage>	509
Bulbs	509
Headlamps:Halogen	512
Backup lamps:Replacing bulbs	516
Headlamp aim:Adjusting	519
Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades	521
Front wiper blades	521
Rear wiper blade	522
Flat tire	524
Flat tire:Mounting the spare wheel	525
Battery, Vehicle	531
Battery, Vehicle:Disconnecting and connecting	533
Battery, Vehicle:Charging	538
Emergency, In case of:Battery, Jump starting	539
Emergency, In case of:Towing the vehicle	541
Towing eye bolt	543
Towing the vehicle	544
Fuses:Replacing	545
Fuses:Fuse box in engine compartment	546
Fuses:Fuse box in cargo compartment	546
Fuses:Fuse box in passenger compartment	547
Engine:Emergency engine shut-down	547
Technical data	548
Parts service	549
Warranty coverage	550
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet	550
Identification labels see Labels <$nopage>	551
Engine:Belt layout (GL 320 CDI)	553
Engine:Belt layout	553
Engine:Technical data	554
Tires:Rims and tires	555
Wheels:Sizes	556
Electrical system, Technical data	558
Dimensions, Vehicle	559
Weights, Vehicle	560
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.	561
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants	561
Fluids:Engine oil	563
Engine oil:Additives	563
Air conditioning refrigerant	563
Brake fluid	563
Premium unleaded gasoline	564
Technical data:Fuel requirements	564
Technical data:Gasoline additives	565
Fluids:Engine coolant	566
Fluids:Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system*	568

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Controls in detail

Otherwise, the basic cross bars

(

page

300), mounted accessories and the

objects attached to them could come loose

from the vehicle causing an accident, there-

by injuring you and other persons and/or

causing damage to property, including dam-

age to your vehicle.

Warning!

A roof load creates a greater surface area

exposed to the wind and causes the vehicle

to have a higher center of gravity, thereby

changing the vehicle’s driving characteris-

tics. Accordingly, the additional weight on

the roof of the vehicle can have a detrimen-

tal effect on braking, cornering and acceler-

ation.

Never exceed the maximum permissible

roof load or the maximum permissible vehi-

cle weight, even when accessories for the

basic cross bars (e.g. ski racks, bicycle

racks, etc.) are being used. Overloading the

vehicle could result in an accident. When

calculating the weight placed on the roof

please make sure to add the weight of the

basic cross, accessory racks and the load

carried together.

Always adapt your driving style to the road,

traffic and weather conditions, and drive

with added caution when the roof is loaded.

Always drive with extreme care when the

roof rack is loaded. Take into consideration

that when the roof rack is loaded, the han-

dling characteristics are different from

those when operating the vehicles without a

roof rack loaded.

Warning!

Do not use accessories which have not been

approved by Mercedes-Benz for use in con-

junction with these basic cross bars. If

non-approved accessories are used, these

accessories and/or the objects attached to

them could come loose from the vehicle,

thereby injuring you and other persons

and/or causing damage to property, includ-

ing damage to your vehicle.

Have a second person assist you when

installing the basic cross bars. The vehicle could

otherwise be damaged.

Objects attached to the basic cross bar

system’s accessories must not be allowed to

restrict the movement of the tilt/sliding sunroof.

The tilt/sliding sunroof could otherwise be dam-

aged when it is raised.