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260 Maximum tire load Example 1 Step 3 Permissible cargo and trailer load/ noseweight (maximum gross vehicle weight rating from the Tire and Loading Information placard minus the gross weight of all occupants) 1500 lbs (680 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg) = 750 lbs (340 kg) Example 2 1500 lbs (680 kg) 540 lbs (245 kg) = 960 lbs (435 kg) Example 3 1500 lbs (680 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) = 1350 lbs (612 kg) The higher the weight of all the occupants, the smaller the maximum load for luggage. Further information can be found under "trailer load/noseweight" (Y page 260). Vehicle identification plate Even if you have calculated the total load carefully, you should still make sure that the gross vehicle weight rating and the gross axle weight rating are not exceeded. Details can be found on the vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle (Y page 256). Gross vehicle weight: the gross weight of the vehicle, all passengers, cargo and trailer load/noseweight (if applicable) must not exceed the permissible gross vehicle weight. Gross axle weight rating: the maximum permissible load that can be carried by one axle (front or rear axle). To ensure that your vehicle does not exceed the maximum permissible values (gross vehicle weight and maximum gross axle weight rating), have your loaded vehicle (including driver, occupants, cargo, and full trailer load if applicable) weighed on a suitable vehicle weighbridge. Wheels and tires trailer load/noseweight is usually approximately 10% of the gross weight of the trailer and its load. Only use a trailer coupling that has been approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Comply with the manufacturer's operating instructions for operation, care and maintenance. Maximum tire load G Warning Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver's door B-pillar. Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout. Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. Trailer load/noseweight The trailer load/noseweight affects the gross weight of the vehicle. If a trailer is attached, the trailer load/noseweight is included in the load along with occupants and luggage. The

Section	Page
Introduction	19
Product information	19
Operator's Manual	19
Notes on the Operator's Manual	19
Vehicle equipment	19
Service and vehicle operation	19
Service and literature	19
Information for customers in California	20
Maintenance	20
Roadside Assistance	20
Change of address or ownership	20
Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada	21
Sport Utility Vehicle	21
Operating Safety	21
Important safety notes	21
Correct use	22
Problems with your vehicle	22
Reporting safety-related malfunctions	22
Limited Warranty	23
Data stored in the vehicle	23
Information about electronic data acquisition in the vehicle	23
At a glance	26
Exterior view	26
Cockpit	27
Instrument cluster	28
Overview	28
Warning and indicator lamps	29
Multifunction steering wheel	30
Center console	31
Overhead control panel	32
Door control panel	33
Safety	36
Vehicle equipment	36
Occupant safety	36
Overview of occupant safety	36
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)	36
Air bags	38
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system	41
NECK-PRO head restraints	44
Seat belts	45
Children in the vehicle	51
Important safety notes	51
Child restraint systems	52
Child-proof locks	56
Panic alarm	56
Driving safety systems	57
Driving safety systems overview	57
Important safety notes	57
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	58
BAS (Brake Assist)	58
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)	59
EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)	61
Anti-theft systems	61
Immobilizer	61
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)	61
Tow-away alarm	62
Opening and closing	64
Vehicle equipment	64
SmartKey	64
Important safety notes	64
General notes	64
SmartKey functions	64
Changing the settings of the locking system	65
Restoring the factory settings	65
Mechanical key	65
SmartKey battery	66
Doors	69
Important safety notes	69
Unlocking and opening the doors from the inside	69
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside	69
Automatic locking feature	70
Unlocking the driver's door (mechanical key)	70
Locking the vehicle	70
Cargo compartment	71
Important safety notes	71
Opening	72
Closing	72
Side windows	72
Important safety notes	72
Opening and closing the side windows	73
Convenience opening feature	73
Convenience closing feature	73
Problems with the side windows	74
Sliding sunroof	74
Important safety notes	74
Opening and closing the sliding sunroof	75
Operating the sliding sunroof manually	75
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors	78
Vehicle equipment	78
Correct driver's seat position	78
Seats	79
Important safety notes	79
Adjusting the seat electrically	80
Adjusting the head restraints	81
Adjusting the multicontour seat	83
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support	83
Switching the seat heating on/off	83
Switching the seat ventilation on/off	84
Steering wheel	85
Important safety notes	85
Adjusting the steering wheel	85
Steering wheel heating	85
Steering wheel EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature	86
Mirrors	87
Rear-view mirror	87
Exterior mirrors	87
Problems with the exterior mirrors	89
Automatic anti-glare mirrors	89
Parking position for the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side	89
Memory functions	90
Storing settings	90
Calling up a stored setting	90
Lights and windshield wipers	92
Vehicle equipment	92
Exterior lighting	92
Important safety notes	92
Information about driving abroad	92
Light switch	92
Combination switch	95
Hazard warning lamps	95
Headlamp cleaning system	95
Cornering light function	96
Headlamps and turn signal lamps fogged up on the inside	96
Interior lighting	96
Overview of interior lighting	96
Interior lighting control	97
Changing bulbs	98
Important safety notes	98
Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types	99
Changing the front bulbs	100
Changing the rear bulbs	102
Windshield wipers	103
Important safety notes	103
Switching the windshield wipers on/off	104
Switching the rear window wiper on/off	104
Replacing the wiper blades	105
Problems with the windshield wipers	106
Climate control	108
Vehicle equipment	108
Overview of climate control systems	108
Important safety notes	108
Control panel for THERMATIC automatic climate control (2-zone)	109
Operating the climate control system	109
Notes about using THERMATIC automatic climate control (2-zone)	109
Activating/deactivating climate control	110
Switching cooling with air dehumidification on/off	110
Setting climate control to automatic	111
Setting the temperature	111
Setting the air distribution	111
Setting the airflow	112
Defrosting the windshield	112
Defrosting the windows	112
Activating/deactivating windshield heating	112
Switching the rear window defroster on/off	113
Activating/deactivating air-recirculation mode	113
Activating/deactivating the residual heat function	114
Setting the air vents	114
Important safety notes	114
Setting the center air vents	115
Setting the side air vents	115
Setting the rear-compartment air vents	115
Driving and parking	118
Vehicle equipment	118
Breaking-in notes	118
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	118
Driving	118
Important safety notes	118
SmartKey positions	119
Starting the engine	119
Pulling away	120
Problems with the engine	122
Automatic transmission	123
Important safety notes	123
Selector lever	124
Transmission positions	124
Changing gears	125
Driving tips	125
Shift ranges	125
Problems with the automatic transmission	128
Releasing the parking lock manually	128
Transfer case	128
Differential locks	131
Refueling	133
Important safety notes	133
Gasoline	134
Refueling	134
Fuel filler flap emergency release	135
Problems with the fuel and fuel tank	136
Parking	136
Important safety notes	136
Switching off the engine	137
Parking brake	137
Parking up the vehicle	137
Driving tips	138
General driving tips	138
Brakes	139
Driving on wet roads	142
Winter driving	143
Off-road driving	144
Driving in mountainous terrain	147
Driving systems	149
Cruise control	149
Ultrasonic reversing aid	151
Rear view camera	154
On-board computer and displays	158
Vehicle equipment	158
Important safety notes	158
Displays and operation	158
Tachometer	158
Displaying the coolant temperature	158
Outside temperature display	159
Operating the on-board computer	159
Multifunction display	160
Menus and submenus	161
Overview of menus	161
Standard display menu	162
Audio menu	162
Navigation menu	164
Setup menu	164
Trip computer menu	168
Telephone menu	169
Display messages	171
Hiding display messages	171
Message memory menu	171
Safety systems	172
Brakes	173
Lights	174
Engine	176
Driving systems	180
Tires	181
Vehicle	183
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster	185
Brakes	185
Seat belt	186
Safety systems	187
Engine	190
Tires	191
Loading, stowing and features	194
Vehicle equipment	194
Loading guidelines	194
Stowage compartments	195
Important safety notes	195
Front stowage compartments	195
Rear stowage compartments	196
Stowage areas	196
Parcel nets	196
Enlarging the cargo compartment	196
Securing a load	198
Cargo compartment cover	198
Roof carrier	199
Features	199
Cup holders	199
Sun visors	200
Ashtray	200
Cigarette lighter	201
mbrace	204
Brush guard (USA only)	209
Garage door opener	210
Floormat on the driver's side	213
Maintenance and care	216
Vehicle equipment	216
Engine compartment	216
Hood	216
Engine oil	217
Checking and adding other service products	219
Maintenance	221
Service interval display	221
Fuel/water separator	222
Care	222
Notes on care	222
Care of the exterior	223
Interior care	226
Roadside Assistance	230
Vehicle equipment	230
After an accident	231
Where will I find...?	231
First-aid kit	231
Vehicle tool kit	231
Exterior spare wheel bracket	232
Flat tire	234
Preparing the vehicle	234
Changing a wheel and mounting the spare wheel	234
Battery	237
Important safety notes	237
Charging the battery	238
Jump-starting	240
Towing and tow-starting	242
Important safety notes	242
Towing eye	242
Towing the vehicle with both axles on the ground	243
Transporting the vehicle	243
Recovering a vehicle that has become stuck	243
Towing in the event of malfunctions	244
Electrical fuses	244
Important safety notes	244
Before changing a fuse	245
Dashboard fuse box	245
Fuse box in the front-passenger footwell	245
Fuse box on the transmission tunnel	246
Fuse box in the battery case	246
Wheels and tires	248
Vehicle equipment	248
Important safety notes	248
Operation	248
Notes on driving	248
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and tires	248
Tire tread	249
Notes on selecting, mounting and replacing tires	249
Winter operation	250
Please bear the following in mind	250
Driving with summer tires	250
M+S tires	250
Snow chains	250
Tire pressure	251
Tire pressure specifications	251
Important notes on tire pressures	252
Tire pressure too low or too high	253
Checking the tire pressures	254
Tire pressure monitor	255
Loading the vehicle	258
Instruction labels for tires and loads	258
Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating	258
Number of seats	259
Determining the maximum load	259
Vehicle identification plate	262
Trailer load/noseweight	262
Maximum tire load	262
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	263
Overview of Tire Quality Grading Standards	263
Tread wear	263
Traction	263
Temperature	264
Tire labeling	264
Overview of tire labeling	264
Indication of tire size, load-bearing capacity and speed index	265
Load identification	267
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)	267
Characteristics of the tire	268
Definitions for tires and loading	268
Tire structure and characteristics	268
Bar	268
DOT (Department of Transportation)	268
Average weight of the vehicle occupants	269
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	269
Recommended tire pressure	269
Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment	269
Wheel rim	269
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)	269
Speed index	269
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)	269
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)	269
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)	269
Maximum weight of the laden vehicle	269
Kilopascal (kPa)	270
Load index	270
Curb weight	270
Maximum tire load	270
Maximum permissible tire pressure	270
Maximum load on one tire	270
PSI (pounds per square inch)	270
Aspect ratio	270
Tire pressure	270
Tire tread	270
Tire bead	270
Sidewall	270
Weight of optional extras	270
TIN (Tire Identification Number)	271
Load bearing index	271
Traction	271
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar noseweight)	271
Wear indicator	271
Distribution of the vehicle occupants	271
Maximum permissible payload weight	271
Changing a wheel	271
Flat tire	271
Interchanging the wheels	271
Direction of rotation	272
Storing wheels	272
Cleaning the wheels	272
Wheel and tire combinations	272
Please bear the following in mind	272
Tires	274
Technical data	276
Vehicle equipment	276
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts	276
Warranty	276
Vehicle identification plates	277
Vehicle identification plate with vehicle identification number (VIN) and paint code number	277
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	277
Engine number	278
Service products and capacities	278
Important safety notes	278
Capacities	279
Fuel	279
Engine oil	281
Refrigerant of the air-conditioning system	281
Brake fluid	282
Coolant	282
Windshield/headlamp cleaning system	283
Vehicle data	283
Vehicle data, G 550 (463.237)	283
Vehicle data, G 55 AMG (463.271)	284
Internet	287

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Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Step 3

Permissible cargo

and trailer load/

noseweight

(maximum gross

vehicle weight rating

from the Tire and

Loading Information

placard minus the

gross weight of all

occupants)

1500 lbs

(680 kg) -

750 lbs (340 kg)

= 750 lbs

(340 kg)

1500 lbs

(680 kg) -

540 lbs (245 kg)

= 960 lbs

(435 kg)

1500 lbs

(680 kg) -

150 lbs (68 kg) =

1350 lbs

(612 kg)

The higher the weight of all the occupants, the smaller the maximum load for luggage.

Further information can be found under "trailer load/noseweight" (

page 260).

Vehicle identification plate

Even if you have calculated the total load

carefully, you should still make sure that the

gross vehicle weight rating and the gross axle

weight rating are not exceeded. Details can

be found on the vehicle identification plate on

the B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle

(

page 256).

Gross vehicle weight:

the gross weight of

the vehicle, all passengers, cargo and trailer

load/noseweight (if applicable) must not

exceed the permissible gross vehicle weight.

Gross axle weight rating:

the maximum

permissible load that can be carried by one

axle (front or rear axle).

To ensure that your vehicle does not exceed

the maximum permissible values (gross

vehicle weight and maximum gross axle

weight rating), have your loaded vehicle

(including driver, occupants, cargo, and full

trailer load if applicable) weighed on a

suitable vehicle weighbridge.

Trailer load/noseweight

The trailer load/noseweight affects the gross

weight of the vehicle. If a trailer is attached,

the trailer load/noseweight is included in the

load along with occupants and luggage. The

trailer load/noseweight is usually

approximately 10% of the gross weight of the

trailer and its load.

Only use a trailer coupling that has been

approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.

Comply with the manufacturer's operating

instructions for operation, care and

maintenance.

Maximum tire load

Warning

Do not overload the tires by exceeding the

specified load limit as indicated on the Tire

and Loading Information placard on the

driver's door B-pillar. Overloading the tires

can overheat them, possibly causing a

blowout. Overloading the tires can also result

in handling or steering problems, or brake

failure.

260

Maximum tire load

Wheels and tires