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Operation Driving instructions Returning from off-road driving Warning! Off-road driving increases strain on the vehicle. Clean the front and rear license plate. Remove excessive dirt from tires, wheels, wheel housings, and underbody. For instance, after driving in mud, clean the radiator, chassis, engine, brakes, and wheels from extreme dirt using a strong jet of water. Check tires for possible damage. Inspect vehicle underbody, oil pan, brake hoses, etc., as well as vehicle underbody for possible damage. Check for brush or branches caught in the underbody. G If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that possible damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on the hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the roadway. Inspect the tires and under the vehicle for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe, have it towed to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or tire dealer for repairs. Damage to the vehicle may influence driving comfort and pose the risk of accident to you and other drivers. We recommend that you inspect the vehicle for possible damage after each off-road trip. Recognizing any damage and a subsequent timely repair reduces the chance of a possible breakdown or accident later on. Proceed as follows: Switch off the off-road driving program ( page 280) or the LOW RANGE mode* ( page 203). Switch off the DSR ( page 276). Set the differential locks* to AUTO ( page 207). Lower the vehicle back to a level suitable for road conditions, e.g. Highway/High-speed level ( page 281). Clean all exterior lamps and check for possible damage. ! Brush or branches could increase the possibility of a fire, as well as cut fuel and/or brake lines, puncture rubber bellows of the axles or drive shafts. After continued operation in mud, sand, water or other dirty conditions clean the brake discs, wheels, brake pads and check and clean axle joints. Conduct a brake test. 365

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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Operation

Driving instructions

Returning from off-road driving

Off-road driving increases strain on the

vehicle.

We recommend that you inspect the vehi-

cle for possible damage after each off-road

trip. Recognizing any damage and a subse-

quent timely repair reduces the chance of

a possible breakdown or accident later on.

Proceed as follows:

Switch off the off-road driving program

(

page 280) or the LOW RANGE

mode* (

page 203).

Switch off the DSR (

page 276).

Set the differential locks* to AUTO

(

page 207).

Lower the vehicle back to a level

suitable for road conditions, e.g. High-

way/High-speed level (

page 281).

Clean all exterior lamps and check for

possible damage.

Clean the front and rear license plate.

Remove excessive dirt from tires,

wheels, wheel housings, and under-

body.

For instance, after driving in mud, clean

the radiator, chassis, engine, brakes,

and wheels from extreme dirt using a

strong jet of water.

Check tires for possible damage.

Inspect vehicle underbody, oil pan,

brake hoses, etc., as well as vehicle un-

derbody for possible damage.

Check for brush or branches caught in

the underbody.

After continued operation in mud,

sand, water or other dirty conditions

clean the brake discs, wheels, brake

pads and check and clean axle joints.

Conduct a brake test.

Warning!

If you feel a sudden significant vibration or

ride disturbance, or you suspect that possi-

ble damage to your vehicle has occurred,

you should turn on the hazard warning flash-

ers, carefully slow down, and drive with cau-

tion to an area which is a safe distance from

the roadway.

Inspect the tires and under the vehicle for

possible damage. If the vehicle or tires ap-

pear unsafe, have it towed to the nearest

Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or tire

dealer for repairs.

Damage to the vehicle may influence driving

comfort and pose the risk of accident to you

and other drivers.

Brush or branches could increase the possi-

bility of a fire, as well as cut fuel and/or brake

lines, puncture rubber bellows of the axles or

drive shafts.