Mercedes Benz 2008 GL 320 CDI User Manual

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - GL-Class

Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AGOperator’s ManualGL-ClassOrder No. 6515 4276 13 Part No. 164 584 74 81 Edition A 2008GL-Class1645847481

Page 2 - GL 320 CDI

9Product information왔IntroductionProduct informationPlease observe the following in your own best interest:We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Pa

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99Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyDisabling왘 Press override switch 1 until it engag-es.The switch engages in the recessed position.The rear door win

Page 4 - Contents

100Safety and SecurityPanic alarm1 Â buttonActivating왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least 1 second.An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will

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101Safety and SecurityDriving safety systems왔 Driving safety systemsIn this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems:

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102Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsBrakingAt the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake p

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103Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsBASThe Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, t

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104Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsFor more information, see the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 441) and (컄 page 457).Warning! GNever swit

Page 9

105Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsSwitching off the ESP®To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off the ESP® in driving situations where i

Page 10 - Introduction

106Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsSwitching on the ESP®왘 Press ESP® switch 1.The ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes out.You

Page 11

107Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsEBPThe EBP enhances braking effectiveness by allowing the rear brakes to supply a greater proportion of th

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108Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsFor more information, see the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 436) and (컄 page 449).Off-road - 4-ETSWith

Page 13

10IntroductionOperator’s ManualThis Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yo

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109Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systems왔 Anti-theft systemsImmobilizerThe immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.Activa

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110Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsArming the alarm systemThe alarm system indicator lamp is located to the lower left of the hazard warning flas

Page 16

111Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSeatsMemory function*LightingInstrument clusterControl systemAutomatic transmissionTransfer caseDifferential

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112Controls in detailIn the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to oper-ate the equipment installed in your vehicle

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113Controls in detailLocking and unlockingWarning! GWhen leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you and

Page 19

114Controls in detailLocking and unlockingFactory settingGlobal unlocking왘 Press button Œ.All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the d

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115Controls in detailLocking and unlockingGlobal locking왘 Press button ‹.With the tailgate and all doors closed, the turn signal lamps flash three tim

Page 21

116Controls in detailLocking and unlockingWarning! GWhen leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock the vehicle.

Page 22 - At a glance

117Controls in detailLocking and unlockingImportant notes on using KEYLESS-GO*앫 You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey (

Page 23

118Controls in detailLocking and unlocking앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is removed from the vehicle (e.g. if a passenger exits the vehicle with th

Page 24

11IntroductionOperator’s ManualImportant notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobilesUnder California law you may be e

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119Controls in detailLocking and unlockingGlobal locking왘 Press the lock button on an outside door handle (컄 page 71).With the tailgate and all doors

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120Controls in detailLocking and unlockingChecking the batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.The battery check l

Page 27

121Controls in detailLocking and unlockingFront doors왘 Pull on inside door handle 2 on the respective front door to open door.If the door was locked,

Page 28

122Controls in detailLocking and unlockingTailgateOpening the tailgate from the outsideThe handle is located above the rear license plate recess.왘 Pul

Page 29

123Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the tailgate from the outside1 Handle왘 Lower tailgate by pulling firmly on handle 1.왘 Close tailgate

Page 30

124Controls in detailLocking and unlockingOpening the tailgate from the outsideYou can unlock and open the tailgate simultaneously from the outside wh

Page 31

125Controls in detailLocking and unlockingLimiting opening height of tailgate*In vehicles with power tailgate*, the tail-gate opening height can be li

Page 32

126Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the tailgate from the outsideYou can close the tailgate from the outside using the tailgate closing

Page 33

127Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the tailgate and locking the vehicle from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*)In vehicles with po

Page 34

128Controls in detailLocking and unlockingAutomatic central lockingThe doors and the tailgate lock automati-cally when the ignition is switched on and

Page 35

12IntroductionOperator’s ManualMaintenanceThe Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular in

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129Controls in detailLocking and unlockingThe switches are located in the drivers door.1 Central unlocking switch2 Central locking switchLocking왘 Pres

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130Controls in detailSeatsFor information on seat adjustment, see the “Getting started” section (컄 page 45).For more information on seats, see “Load-i

Page 38

131Controls in detailSeatsEasy-entry/exit positionWhile the easy-entry feature is activated, you will see, for example, the following message in the m

Page 39

132Controls in detailSeats왘 Return seat into its original position (컄 page 132).The message in the multifunction dis-play disappears.For setting the f

Page 40 - Getting started

133Controls in detailSeats왘 Pull emergency release 1 in the direction of arrow.왘 Push seat backrest 2 forwards.왘 Open the left door.왘 Exit the vehicle

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134Controls in detailSeatsRear seat adjustmentSeat backrest tilt (second-row seats)The seat backrest tilt can be set to five different positions.The h

Page 42

135Controls in detailSeats왘 To move seat backrest forward, lean forward with handle 1 pulled and held at resistance point.The seat backrest will move

Page 43 - Unlocking

136Controls in detailSeatsHead restraint fore and aft adjustmentThe angle of the head restraint for the out-er second-row seats or the third-row seats

Page 44

137Controls in detailSeats왘 Push release button 2 and pull out head restraint.왘 Second-row seat:Fold the seat backrest rearward until it engages.왘 Thi

Page 45

138Controls in detailSeatsMulticontour seat*The multicontour seat has an extendable seat cushion and inflatable air chambers built into the backrest t

Page 46

13IntroductionOperator’s ManualChange of address or ownershipIf you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in th

Page 47 - Adjusting

139Controls in detailSeatsThe switches for second-row seat heating* are located in the rear center console.1 Seat heating switch*, second-row seats2 I

Page 48

140Controls in detailSeatsSeat ventilation*The switches for the seat ventilation are located in the center console.1 Seat ventilation switch, front se

Page 49

141Controls in detailMemory function*왔 Memory function*Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat positi

Page 50

142Controls in detailMemory function*Storing positions into memory왘 Adjust the seats (컄 page 45).왘 On the driver’s side, additionally adjust the steer

Page 51

143Controls in detailLighting왔 LightingFor information on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see “Switching on headlamps” (컄 pag

Page 52

144Controls in detailLightingLow beam headlamps왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B.With the SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or the KEY

Page 53

145Controls in detailLightingWhen the engine is running, the low beam headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps, and the side mar

Page 54

146Controls in detailLightingWhen the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B, the manual headlamp mode has priori

Page 55

147Controls in detailLighting왘 Push in the exterior lamp switch to first stop.The rear fog lamp switches off.The yellow indicator lamp † in the exteri

Page 56

148Controls in detailLightingDriving forwardSwitching on corner-illuminating front fog lamps왘 Switch on the left or right turn signal (컄 page 62), dep

Page 57

14IntroductionOperator’s ManualWarning! GThis Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform tasks

Page 58

149Controls in detailLightingHazard warning flasherThe hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the

Page 59

150Controls in detailLightingAutomatic controlDeactivating왘 Press switch 3.The switch engages in the recessed position.The interior lighting and the l

Page 60

151Controls in detailLightingSwitching second-row reading lamps on and offThe second-row reading lamps are located above the side windows.Passenger si

Page 61

152Controls in detailInstrument clusterFor a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “Instrument cluster” (컄 page 26).1 To dim instrumen

Page 62

153Controls in detailInstrument clusterAdjusting instrument cluster illumina-tionUse button 1 or 3 to adjust the illumina-tion brightness for the inst

Page 63

154Controls in detailInstrument clusterThe temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by

Page 64

155Controls in detailControl system왔 Control systemThe control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position

Page 65

156Controls in detailControl systemMultifunction steering wheelThe displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are co

Page 66

157Controls in detailControl systemIt is helpful to think of the menus, and the functions within each menu, as being ar-ranged in a circular pattern.앫

Page 67

158Controls in detailControl systemMenus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus 1 to 5.The table on the next page provides an ove

Page 68

15IntroductionWhere to find it왔 Where to find itThis Operator’s Manual is designed to pro-vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle

Page 69

159Controls in detailControl systemMenus, submenus and functionsMenu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5Standard display AUDIO NAV* Off-road DISTRONIC* (Can

Page 70 - Parking and locking

160Controls in detailControl systemThis is what you will see when you scroll through the menus 6 to a.The table on the next page provides an overview

Page 71

161Controls in detailControl systemMenus, submenus and functionsMenu 6 Menu 7 Menu 8 Menu 9 Menu aVehicle status message memory11The vehicle status me

Page 72

162Controls in detailControl systemStandard display menuIn the standard display, the main odometer and the trip odometer appear in the multi-function

Page 73

163Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the coolant temperature appears in the multifunction display.Calling up digi

Page 74

164Controls in detailControl systemAUDIO menuThe functions in the AUDIO menu operate the audio equipment which you currently have turned on.If no audi

Page 75

165Controls in detailControl systemOperating CD playerSelecting CD track왘 Turn on the COMAND system and select CD. Refer to separate COMAND system ope

Page 76

166Controls in detailControl systemNAV* menuThe NAV menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system.왘 Press button è or ÿ repeate

Page 77

167Controls in detailControl systemDISTRONIC* menu (Canada only)Use the DISTRONIC menu (컄 page 264) to display the current settings for your Distronic

Page 78

168Controls in detailControl systemIf conditions have occurred causing status messages to be recorded, the number of messages appears in the multifunc

Page 79

16IntroductionSymbolsTrademarks:앫 ESP® is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler.앫 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Control

Page 80

169Controls in detailControl systemThe following settings and submenus are available in the Settings menu:Resetting all settingsYou can reset the func

Page 81

170Controls in detailControl systemSubmenus in the Settings menu왘 Press button j.The collection of the submenus appears in the multifunction display.왘

Page 82

171Controls in detailControl systemThe table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. Detailed instructions on making indivi

Page 83

172Controls in detailControl systemInstrument cluster submenuAccess the Instrument Cluster submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Instrument Cluster s

Page 84

173Controls in detailControl systemAvailable languages:앫 German앫 English앫 French앫 Italian앫 Spanish앫 Dutch앫 Swedish앫 Danish앫 Turkish앫 Portuguese앫 Russi

Page 85

174Controls in detailControl systemTime/Date submenuAccess the Time/Date submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Time/Date submenu to change the time a

Page 86

175Controls in detailControl systemLighting submenuAccess the Lighting submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Lighting submenu to change the lamp and

Page 87

176Controls in detailControl systemSetting locator lightingWith the locator lighting feature activated, the exterior lamp switch in position U (컄 page

Page 88

177Controls in detailControl system왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu.왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the m

Page 89

178Controls in detailControl systemVehicle submenuAccess the Vehicle submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Vehicle submenu to make general vehicle se

Page 90

17IntroductionOperating safety왔 Operating safetyProper use of the vehicleProper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following i

Page 91

179Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Compass Setting Zone appears in the multifunction display.The se

Page 92

180Controls in detailControl system왘 Drive a full circle at a vehicle speed of between 3 mph and 6 mph (5 km/h and 10 km/h).When calibration was succe

Page 93

181Controls in detailControl systemLimiting opening height of tailgate*Use this function to activate or deactivate the limiting opening height of the

Page 94

182Controls in detailControl system왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Comfort submenu.왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the me

Page 95

183Controls in detailControl systemDistance warning function* (Canada only)In vehicles equipped with Distronic*, you can determine whether the distanc

Page 96

184Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button æ or ç repeatedly until the desired speed is shown in the multifunction display.When DSR is switched

Page 97

185Controls in detailControl systemFuel consumption statistics since last reset왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message From Start appears i

Page 98

186Controls in detailControl systemTEL* menuYou can use the functions in the TEL menu to operate your telephone, provided it is connected to a hands-f

Page 99

187Controls in detailControl systemAnswering a callWhen your telephone is ready to receive calls, you can answer a call at any time. In the multifunct

Page 100 - Safety and Security

188Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button s.The system dials the selected phone number.앫 If the connection is successful and this feature is s

Page 101

18IntroductionProblems with your vehicleIf you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe op

Page 102

189Controls in detailAutomatic transmission왔 Automatic transmissionFor more information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Automatic tran

Page 103

190Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionShifting from P to NMoving the gear selector lever up or down shifts the automatic transmission out of park

Page 104

191Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionShifting from P to R왘 With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed.왘 Move

Page 105

192Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionShifting from D or R to NIf you want to select neutral position N with the transmission being in drive posi

Page 106

193Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionEffectì Park positionShift into park position P only when vehicle is stopped. The park position is not inte

Page 107

194Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionIf you want the gear position to remain in neutral position N, e.g. when taking the vehicle through an auto

Page 108

195Controls in detailAutomatic transmission왘 Insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* into the starter switch.왘 Switch on the ignition.왘 Depress the brake

Page 109

196Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionKickdownUse kickdown when you want maximum acceleration.왘 Press the accelerator past the point of resistanc

Page 110

197Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionOn uphill grades with a gradient angle of more than 5°, the hill start assist system maintains the pressure

Page 111

198Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionSteering wheel gearshift controlWith drive position D selected, you can limit or extend the gear range.1 Le

Page 112 - Controls in detail

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19IntroductionReporting safety defects왔 Reporting safety defectsFor the USA only:The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Ti

Page 114 - Locking and unlocking

199Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionDownshifting왘 Briefly press left shift button 1.The transmission will shift to the next lower gear as permi

Page 115

200Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionEmergency operation (Limp-Home Mode)If vehicle acceleration becomes less re-sponsive or sluggish or the tra

Page 116

201Controls in detailTransfer case왔 Transfer caseLOW RANGE mode*The LOW RANGE mode is available on vehi-cles with enhanced off-road package*.In the fo

Page 117

202Controls in detailTransfer caseSwitching LOW RANGE modeThe switch is located on the upper part of the center console.1 LOW RANGE switch2 Indicator

Page 118

203Controls in detailTransfer caseSwitching LOW RANGE mode off (switching from LOW RANGE to HIGH RANGE)왘 Press LOW RANGE switch 1 (컄 page 202).Indicat

Page 119

204Controls in detailDifferential locks*For more information on Off-road driving, see “Off-road driving” (컄 page 355).Vehicles with enhanced off-road

Page 120

205Controls in detailDifferential locks*at the same speed, independent of the in-dividual torque. Please be aware that en-gaging the differential lock

Page 121

206Controls in detailDifferential locks*AUTO modeThe AUTO mode is adequate for most driv-ing situations since the center differential is locked and re

Page 122

207Controls in detailDifferential locks*왘 Start the engine (컄 page 42).왘 To select the required locking mode, rotate adjustment ring 2 to the desired

Page 123

208Controls in detailGood visibilityFor information on windshield wipers, see “Windshield wipers” (컄 page 62).Headlamp cleaning system*The headlamps w

Page 124

20IntroductionVehicle data recordingInformation regarding electronicrecording devices(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)Please note

Page 125

209Controls in detailGood visibilityPower folding exterior rear view mirrors*Folding the exterior rear view mirrors in and out automaticallyWhen the c

Page 126

210Controls in detailGood visibilityFolding the exterior rear view mirrors in and out manuallyThe button is located on the door control panel.1 Button

Page 127

211Controls in detailGood visibility1 Sun visor2 Additional sun visor*3 Mirror lamp4 Vanity mirror cover5 Vanity mirror6 Holder for gas cards7 Mountin

Page 128

212Controls in detailGood visibility왘 Adjust sun visor 1 by pushing or pull-ing in the direction of arrows.왘 Swing down additional sun visor* 2 when y

Page 129

213Controls in detailGood visibilityActivating왘 Press button 1 on the climate con-trol panel (컄 page 216) or the automat-ic climate control* panel (컄

Page 130

214Controls in detailClimate control164.boo Seite 214 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12

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215Controls in detailClimate control1 Driver’s door air vent, fixed2 Left side air vent, adjustable3 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left side a

Page 132

216Controls in detailClimate control1 Temperature control, left2 Air distribution and air volume (automatic, manual)3 Front defroster4 Increasing air

Page 133

217Controls in detailClimate controlThe climate control is operational whenev-er the engine is running. You can operate the climate control system in

Page 134

218Controls in detailClimate controlDeactivating the climate control systemDeactivating왘 Press button ´ (컄 page 216).The indicator lamp on the button

Page 135

21At a glanceExterior viewCockpitInstrument clusterMultifunction steering wheelCenter consoleOverhead control panelDoor control panelStorage compartme

Page 136

219Controls in detailClimate controlor왘 Press air distribution button 5, 9, or a (컄 page 216).The indicator lamp on button U goes out. The automatic o

Page 137

220Controls in detailClimate controlAdjusting air volumeFive blower speeds are available.왘 Press button  to decrease or button Q to increase air volu

Page 138

221Controls in detailClimate controlAdjusting air distribution왘 Move air vent slider 2 to the left, right, up, or down to direct the air in the de-sir

Page 139

222Controls in detailClimate controlDeactivating왘 Press button | (컄 page 216) once more.The indicator lamp on the button goes out. Defrosting is turne

Page 140

223Controls in detailClimate controlActivating왘 Press button : (컄 page 216).The indicator lamp on the button comes on.Deactivating왘 Press button :.The

Page 141

224Controls in detailClimate controlConvenience closing왘 Press button : for approximately 2 seconds.The windows and/or tilt/sliding sun-roof* will clo

Page 142

225Controls in detailClimate controlDeactivatingIt is possible to deactivate the air condi-tioning (cooling) function of the climate control system. T

Page 143

226Controls in detailClimate controlRear climate control*The control panel is located on the rear of the front center console.Activating rear climate

Page 144 - 왔 Lighting

227Controls in detailClimate controlOperating from the frontDeactivating왘 Press button : on the front climate control panel (컄 page 216).The indicator

Page 145

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22At a glanceExterior view164.boo Seite 22 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12

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229Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*1 Driver’s door air vent, fixed2 Left side air vent, adjustable3 Thumbwheel for air volume contr

Page 148

230Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*1 Temperature control, left2 Air distribution and air volume (automatic, manual)3 Air distributi

Page 149

231Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*The automatic climate control is a 3-zone intelligent automatic climate control sys-tem. Your ve

Page 150

232Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and odors are filtered out before outside air en-ters the

Page 151

233Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Reactivating왘 Press button U (컄 page 230).Operating the automatic climate control system in auto

Page 152

234Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Setting the temperatureUse temperature control 1 and 9 (컄 page 230) to separately adjust the air

Page 153

235Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Opening the side air vents왘 Turn thumbwheels 3 and b (컄 page 228) to the right.The corresponding

Page 154

236Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*The automatic climate control switches to the following functions automatically:앫 most efficient

Page 155

237Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Windshield fogged on the outside왘 Switch the windshield wipers on (컄 page 63).왘 Press button U (

Page 156

238Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Activating왘 Press button : (컄 page 230).The indicator lamp on the button comes on.Deactivating왘

Page 157

23At a glanceExterior viewItem Page1 Tailgate 122Power tailgate* 123Cargo compartment앫 Loading instructions 301앫 Cargo tie-down rings 302앫 Hooks 304앫

Page 158

239Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Convenience closing왘 Press button : for approximately 2 seconds.The windows and/or tilt/sliding

Page 159

240Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*DeactivatingIt is possible to deactivate the air condi-tioning (cooling) function of the automat

Page 160

241Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Residual heat and ventilationWith the engine switched off, it is possible to continue to heat or

Page 161

242Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Activating rear automatic climate control왘 Press button U.The indicator lamp on the button comes

Page 162

243Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Reactivating왘 Press button > (컄 page 230).The indicator lamp on the button comes on.In displa

Page 163

244Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Adjusting automatically왘 Press button U while the engine is running.The indicator lamp on the bu

Page 164

245Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Air vents in the roof liner over the second-row seats*1 Thumbwheel for air volume control2 Air v

Page 165

246Controls in detailPower windowsThe door windows and the hinged quarter windows* are opened and closed electri-cally. The switches for all door wind

Page 166

247Controls in detailPower windowsDoor windows1 Left front door window2 Right front door window3 Right rear door window4 Left rear door windowOpening

Page 167

248Controls in detailPower windows왘 Remove the obstruction.왘 Pull the respective door window switch past the resistance point again and release.Stoppi

Page 168

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249Controls in detailPower windowsSynchronizing the door windowsThe door windows must be resynchronized앫 after the battery was disconnected앫 if the do

Page 170

250Controls in detailPower windowsConvenience closing featureWhen locking the vehicle, you can simulta-neously close앫 the door windows앫 the hinged qua

Page 171

251Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof*왔 Power tilt/sliding sunroof*Opening and closingWarning! GWhen closing the tilt/sliding sunroof, make

Page 172

252Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof*The tilt/sliding sunroof is opened and closed electrically. The switch for the tilt/sliding sunroof is

Page 173

253Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof*Fully opening (Express-open) and closing (Express-close)왘 To fully open or close the tilt/sliding sunr

Page 174

254Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof*왘 Switch off the ignition (컄 page 42).왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.Vehicles with KEYL

Page 175

255Controls in detailDriving systems왔 Driving systemsThe driving systems of your vehicle are described on the following pages:앫 Cruise control (컄 page

Page 176

256Controls in detailDriving systems1 Setting current or higher speedAdjustment in 1 mph increments (to the resistance point) or 5 mph increments (pas

Page 177

257Controls in detailDriving systemsActivating cruise controlYou can activate the cruise control when the vehicle speed is above 20 mph (30 km/h).In t

Page 178

258Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting a higher speedYou can increase the speed in two ways.Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments왘 Brie

Page 179

25At a glanceCockpitItem Page1 Cruise control lever 2562 Instrument cluster 263 Multifunction steering wheel304 Horn5 Steering wheel gearshift buttons

Page 180

259Controls in detailDriving systems왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 256).왘 Releas

Page 181

260Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting to last stored speed (“Resume” function)왘 Briefly pull the cruise control lever in di-rection of arrow 4 (

Page 182

261Controls in detailDriving systemsWarning! GDistronic adaptive cruise control is no substitute for active driving involvement. It does not react to

Page 183

262Controls in detailDriving systemsWarning! GThe “Resume” function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed a

Page 184

263Controls in detailDriving systemsDistronic displays in the speedometer dial1 Set speedIf Distronic is activated, one or two cruise control speed se

Page 185

264Controls in detailDriving systemsDISTRONIC menu in the control systemUse the DISTRONIC menu to display the current settings for your Distronic syst

Page 186

265Controls in detailDriving systemsDistronic activatedWhen you turn Distronic on, you will see the set speed in the multifunction display for about 5

Page 187

266Controls in detailDriving systemsActivating DistronicYou can activate Distronic when the vehi-cle speed is between 20 mph (30 km/h) and 110 mph (18

Page 188

267Controls in detailDriving systemsYou can increase the set speed in two ways.Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments왘 Briefly lift the cruis

Page 189

268Controls in detailDriving systemsAdjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever down past the resistance

Page 190

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269Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting the following distance in DistronicYou can set the specified following distance for Distronic by varying t

Page 192

270Controls in detailDriving systems1 Distance setting switch2 To decrease distance3 To increase distanceIncreasing distanceIncreasing the distance se

Page 193

271Controls in detailDriving systemsThe most likely cause for a malfunctioning system is a dirty sensor (located behind the hood grille), especially a

Page 194 - Automatic transmission

272Controls in detailDriving systemsLane changingDistronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes. There will be insufficient distance to the

Page 195

273Controls in detailDriving systems왘 Switch on the distance warning function in the control system (컄 page 183).Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) For m

Page 196

274Controls in detailDriving systemsSwitching the Downhill Speed Regulation on/offThe switch is located on the upper part of the center console.Vehicl

Page 197

275Controls in detailDriving systemsSwitching Downhill Speed Regulation on왘 Press DSR switch 1 (컄 page 274).The indicator lamp 2 comes on.The message

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276Controls in detailDriving systemsAdjusting Downhill Speed Regulation speed with DSR switched onWith the DSR switched on (컄 page 274), the speed set

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277Controls in detailDriving systemsAdjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) incrementsIncrease set speed:왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up past

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278Controls in detailDriving systemsThe switch is located on the upper part of the center console.1 Switch for off-road driving program2 Indicator lam

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27At a glanceInstrument clusterItem Page1 L Left turn signal indicator lamp2 To dim instrument cluster illumination1533 Reset button for:앫 Resetting t

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279Controls in detailDriving systemsVehicles without enhanced off-road package*Vehicles with enhanced off-road package*1 ADS switch2 Indicator lamp fo

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280Controls in detailDriving systemsThe parked vehicle begins adjusting to the set vehicle level as soon the doors and tail-gate are앫 unlockedor앫 open

Page 204 - Transfer case

281Controls in detailDriving systemsVehicles without enhanced Off-road Package*The switch is located on the upper part of the center console.1 Vehicle

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282Controls in detailDriving systemsRaised levelOnly select the raised level if appropriate for the driving situation encountered.Otherwise:앫 fuel con

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283Controls in detailDriving systemsWhen the highway level is reached, indica-tor lamp 2 (컄 page 281) goes out. The following message appears in the m

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284Controls in detailDriving systemsThe following is the approximate change in ride height for each of the level settings:You can only select the off-

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285Controls in detailDriving systemsIf you are driving too fast while using off-road level 3, you will see the following message in the multifunction

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286Controls in detailDriving systemsOnce off-road level 3 is reached, you will see, for example, the following message in the multifunction display:If

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287Controls in detailDriving systemsYou will see, for example, the following message in the multifunction display:앫 At speeds above 60 mph (96 km/h) t

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288Controls in detailDriving systemsWhen the highway level is reached, the in-dicator lamps 3 (컄 page 281) goes out. The following message appears in

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289Controls in detailDriving systemsThe Parktronic system deactivates at vehicle speeds exceeding approximately 11 mph (18 km/h). At lower vehicle spe

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290Controls in detailDriving systemsFront sensorsRear sensorsMinimum distanceIf the system detects an obstacle in this range, all the distance warning

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291Controls in detailDriving systemsAs your vehicle approaches an object, one or more distance segments will illuminate, depending on the distance. Wh

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292Controls in detailDriving systemsSwitching off왘 Press Parktronic switch 1.Indicator lamp 2 comes on.Switching on왘 Press Parktronic switch 1 once mo

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293Controls in detailDriving systemsRear view camera*Warning! GThe rear view camera is only an aid and may display obstacles from a distorted perspec-

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294Controls in detailDriving systemsThe rear view camera is an optical parking aid. It shows you the area behind the vehi-cle in the COMAND system dis

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295Controls in detailLoading왔 LoadingCarriers*Roof railsCrossbars*The maximum roof load (컄 page 561) of any add-on roof equipment is reduced by the un

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296Controls in detailLoadingInstalling the crossbarsiSpare parts are available as Mercedes-Benz accessories. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Lig

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297Controls in detailLoadingOtherwise, the crossbars (컄 page 298), mounted accessories and the objects at-tached to them could come loose from the veh

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298Controls in detailLoading1 Key2 Cover cap3 Sticker FRONT (or REAR)4 Screw for clamping claw5 Clamping clawThe front and rear crossbars are of diffe

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Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.Your selection of our product is a demon-stration of your trust in ou

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29At a glanceInstrument clusterItem Page8 Multifunction display with:앫 Trip odometer 153앫 Main odometer 1559 Tachometer with:< Seat belt telltale 8

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299Controls in detailLoading왘 Place rear crossbar 7 on roof rails a in such a way that the clamping claws reach into gaps 8 (컄 page 298) on the roof r

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300Controls in detailLoading왘 Pull cover strip c out of groove until you see screws b on each end of the crossbar.왘 Turn screws b on both sides counte

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301Controls in detailLoading왘 Attach add-on roof equipment to the crossbars.왘 Place cover strip c flush against the add-on roof equipment, and mark th

Page 228

302Controls in detailLoadingThe gross vehicle weight which is the weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed accessories, pas

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303Controls in detailLoadingCargo compartmentFour cargo tie-down rings are located in the cargo compartment.1 Cargo tie-down ringSecond seat-rowTwo ca

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304Controls in detailLoadingHooksTwo hooks are located on the rear com-partment trim panels, one on each side.1 HookUse the hooks to secure light weig

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305Controls in detailLoadingExpanding cargo compartment in partFolding third-row seats, electricallyThere are several ways to fold the third-row seats

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306Controls in detailLoading왘 Press and hold button 2 for each side until the third-row seats are fully fold-ed.If a third-row seat is not engaged pro

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307Controls in detailLoading1 Strap2 Seat cushion왘 Pull strap 1 in direction of arrow.왘 Fold seat cushion 2 forward.3 Lever왘 Pull and hold lever 3 in

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308Controls in detailLoadingFolding third-row seats, electricallyThere are several ways to fold the third-row seats.Two buttons are located on the rig

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30At a glanceMultifunction steering wheelItem Page1 Multifunction display 155Operating the control system1562 Telephone*:Press buttons to take a callt

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309Controls in detailLoadingReturning seats to their original position Step 1:왘 Return third-row seats to its original position (컄 page 308).Step 2:1

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310Controls in detailLoadingCargo compartment cover blindThe cargo compartment cover blind can be installed behind the third-row seats or the second-r

Page 238

311Controls in detailLoading왘 Remove cover 3 by pulling its lower edge out of the side trim.왘 Place left side of blind 2 (컄 page 311) in left mount.왘

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312Controls in detailLoadingCargo net* Use of the cargo net is a particularly impor-tant safety factor when the vehicle is load-ed higher than the top

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313Controls in detailLoadingInstalling the cargo netCargo net bar hung up behind the B-pillar1 Holder2 Cargo net bar왘 Hang cargo net bar 2 on holder 1

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314Controls in detailLoadingRemoving and storing the cargo net왘 Take cargo net bar 2 out of holder 1, see “Installing the cargo net” (컄 page 313).왘 Pr

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315Controls in detailUseful features왔 Useful featuresStorage compartments Glove box/CD changer1 Glove box lid release2 Glove box lidOpening the glove

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316Controls in detailUseful featuresClosing CD changer1 CD changer왘 Gently push CD changer 1 up in direction of arrow until it engages.For information

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317Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartment in front center console왘 Briefly press the front of the cover.The cover opens automatically.왘

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318Controls in detailUseful features2 Storage/telephone* compartment3 Coin holderOpening the storage/telephone* com-partment왘 Pull button 1 and lift u

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31At a glanceCenter console왔 Center consoleUpper part (Vehicles without enhanced off-road package*)Item Page1 COMAND system, see sepa-rate operating i

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319Controls in detailUseful featuresParcel nets Parcel net in front passenger footwellA small convenience parcel net is located in the front passenger

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320Controls in detailUseful featuresCup holdersCup holder in front of armrestA cup holder and a card/ticket holder are located in the front center con

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321Controls in detailUseful featuresCup holders in third-row side trimCup holders are located in the side trims of the third-row seats.1 Cup holderRem

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322Controls in detailUseful featuresOpening the ashtray왘 Briefly touch cover plate 2.The ashtray opens automatically.Removing ashtray insert왘 Grip the

Page 251

323Controls in detailUseful featuresCigarette lighterDepending on vehicle configuration your vehicle is equipped with a cigarette lighter and an ashtr

Page 252 - 왔 Power tilt/sliding sunroof*

324Controls in detailUseful featuresPower outlets Power outlets are located앫 in the front center console (컄 page 324)앫 in the front passenger footwell

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325Controls in detailUseful featuresPower outlet in second-row footwell왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42).왘 Flip up cover and insert electrical plug

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326Controls in detailUseful features1 Retainer pin2 EyeletRemoving왘 Pull floormat off of retainer pins 1.왘 Remove the floormat.Installing왘 Lay down th

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327Controls in detailUseful featuresHeated steering wheel*The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel.The stalk is on t

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328Controls in detailUseful featuresTelephone*Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele-phone or a citizens band unit, should only be used inside th

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32At a glanceCenter consoleUpper part (Vehicles with enhanced off-road package*)Item Page1 COMAND system, see sepa-rate operating instructions2 Climat

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329Controls in detailUseful featuresPlease contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for information on features available for your mobil

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330Controls in detailUseful featuresThe mobile phone is linked to the hands-free device and the multifunc-tion steering wheel.The battery is charged d

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331Controls in detailUseful featuresInstalling a different mobile phone cra-dleExample illustration1 Contact plate2 Recesses3 Mobile phone cradle왘 Ins

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332Controls in detailUseful features왘 To activate, press the SOS button, the Roadside Assistance button • or the Information button ¡, depend-ing on t

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333Controls in detailUseful featuresEmergency callsAn emergency call is initiated automatical-ly following an accident in which the emer-gency tension

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334Controls in detailUseful featuresInitiating an emergency call manually1 Cover2 SOS button왘 Briefly press on cover 1.The cover opens.왘 Press SOS but

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335Controls in detailUseful featuresRoadside Assistance button •The Roadside Assistance button • is located below the center armrest cover.1 Roadside

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336Controls in detailUseful featuresInformation button ¡The Information button ¡ is located below the center armrest cover.1 Information button ¡왘 Ope

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337Controls in detailUseful featuresCall priorityIf other service calls such as a Roadside Assistance call or Information call are active, an Emergenc

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338Controls in detailUseful featuresAs an alternative, you may unlock the vehi-cle via Internet using the ID and password sent to you shortly after th

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33At a glanceCenter consoleLower partItem Page1 Storage compartment with 317앫 Power outlet1or앫 Ashtray with cigarette lighter11Depending on vehicle co

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339Controls in detailUseful featuresInterior rear view mirror with integrated remote control1 Indicator lamp2 3 4 Signal transmitter buttonNeeded for

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340Controls in detailUseful featuresStep 2:왘 If you have previously programmed a signal transmitter button and wish to retain its programming, proceed

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341Controls in detailUseful featuresStep 7:왘 To program the remaining two signal transmitter buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3.Roll

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342Controls in detailUseful featuresStep 4:왘 Press and hold the signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4). Do not release this button until it has been su

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343Controls in detailUseful featuresProgramming tipsIf you are having difficulty programming the integrated remote control, here are some helpful tips

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344Controls in detailUseful featuresCompassCalling up the compass왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the off-road menu appears in the multifunction

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345OperationThe first 1000 miles (1500 km)Driving instructionsAt the gas stationEngine compartmentTires and wheelsWinter drivingMaintenanceVehicle car

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346OperationIn the “Operation” section you will find detailed information on operating, main-taining and caring for your vehicle.The first 1000 miles

Page 277

347OperationDriving instructions왔 Driving instructionsDrive sensibly – save fuelFuel consumption, to a great extent, depends on driving habits and ope

Page 278

348OperationDriving instructionsPower assistance BrakesWarning! GWith the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering

Page 279

34At a glanceOverhead control panelItem Page1 Left reading lamp switch 1492 Rear interior lighting switch 1493 Automatic interior lighting switch1494

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349OperationDriving instructionsTo help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces (particularly salted roads), it is advisable t

Page 281

350OperationDriving instructionsParking brakeWhen driving on wet roads or dirt covered surfaces, road salt and/or dirt can get into the parking brake.

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351OperationDriving instructionsTiresTreadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumfer

Page 283

352OperationDriving instructionsFor more information, see “Tires and wheels” (컄 page 384).HydroplaningDepending on the depth of the water layer on the

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353OperationDriving instructionsTire speed ratingRegardless of the tire speed rating, local speed limits should be obeyed. Use prudent driving speeds

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354OperationDriving instructionsRoad salts and chemicals can adversely af-fect braking efficiency. Increased pedal force may become necessary to produ

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355OperationDriving instructionsStanding waterFor more information, see “Driving through water” (컄 page 360).Off-road driving!Do not drive through flo

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356OperationDriving instructionsRead this chapter carefully before you be-gin off-road travel.Familiarize yourself with the vehicle char-acteristics a

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357OperationDriving instructionsChecklist before off-road drivingEngine oil level앫 Check the engine oil level with the oil dipstick (컄 page 380).Only

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358OperationDriving instructionsTires앫 Check the tread depth and maintain specified tire inflation pressure (a placard with the recommended tire infla

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35At a glanceDoor control panel왔 Door control panelItem Page1 Inside door handle 1202 Central unlocking switchCentral locking switch1291293 Exterior r

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359OperationDriving instructions앫 Shift automatic transmission to position 1 (컄 page 197).앫 Drive slowly.앫 Avoid excessive engine speeds – drive with

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360OperationDriving instructionsDriving downhill앫 Drive slowly.앫 Do not drive at an angle to the incline. Steer into the line of gravity and drive wit

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361OperationDriving instructions앫 Select the highest vehicle level possible (컄 page 279).앫 Switch to off-road driving program (컄 page 277) or LOW RANG

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362OperationDriving instructionsWhen driving over tree stumps, big rocks and other obstacles, observe the following rules:앫 Make sure the off-road dri

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363OperationDriving instructions앫 Avoid high engine speeds.앫 Shift automatic transmission to position 1 (컄 page 197).앫 Drive next to the ruts rather t

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364OperationDriving instructions앫 Clean the front and rear license plate.앫 Remove excessive dirt from tires, wheels, wheel housings, and under-body.Fo

Page 297

365OperationDriving instructionsElectrical connectionsThe vehicle is prewired to accept the seven-wire harness included in the Mercedes-Benz approved

Page 298

366OperationDriving instructionsChecking weights of vehicle and trailer앫 To assure that the tow vehicle and trail-er are in compliance with the maximu

Page 299

367OperationDriving instructions왘 Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P (컄 page 191).왘 Set the parking brake for the vehicle (컄 page 67).왘

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368OperationDriving instructions앫 Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shifts while driving.앫 When towing a trailer, check occasion-ally

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369OperationDriving instructionsUncoupling the trailer 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P (컄 page 191).왘 Set the parking brake for the

Page 303

370OperationDriving instructionsPassenger compartment Driving abroadAbroad, there is an extensive Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If y

Page 304

371OperationDriving instructionsTelephones and two-way radiosRadio transmitters, such as a portable telephone or a citizens band unit should only be u

Page 305

372OperationDriving instructionsEmission controlCertain engine systems serve to keep the toxic components of the exhaust gases within permissible limi

Page 306

373OperationDriving instructionsWarning! G앫 Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids, which may have leaked into the engine compar

Page 307

374OperationAt the gas stationRefuelingThe fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear. Locking/unlocking the v

Page 308

375OperationAt the gas station왘 Briefly push on fuel filler flap 1 at the position indicated by the arrow.Fuel filler flap 1 opens slightly.왘 Open fue

Page 309

376OperationAt the gas stationLow outside temperatures (diesel engine)To prevent malfunctions, diesel fuel with improved cold flow characteristics is

Page 310

377OperationAt the gas stationBrake fluidCoolantFor normal replenishing, use water (pota-ble water quality).For more information, see “Coolant level”

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378OperationEngine compartmentHoodOpeningWarning! GDo not pull the release lever while the vehi-cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced o

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37At a glanceStorage compartmentsItem Page1 Parcel net in front passen-ger footwell3192 Glove box/CD changer 3153 Door pocket4 Parcel net on front pas

Page 313

379OperationEngine compartmentThe hood lock release lever is located in the driver’s footwell.1 Release lever왘 Pull release lever 1 downwards.The hood

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380OperationEngine compartmentEngine oilThe amount of oil your engine needs will depend on a number of factors, including driving style. Increased oil

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381OperationEngine compartmentAdding engine oilExample illustration GL 450 (GL 320 CDI, GL 550 similar)1 Filler cap왘 Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler

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382OperationEngine compartmentThe coolant expansion tank is located on the driver’s side of the engine compart-ment.1 Cap2 Coolant expansion tank3 Ind

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383OperationEngine compartmentWindshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system*The windshield washer reservoir is located in the engi

Page 318

384OperationTires and wheelsContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for information on test-ed and recommended rims and tires for summe

Page 319

385OperationTires and wheelsTire care and maintenanceRegularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month. For more informa-tion on chec

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386OperationTires and wheelsTread depthDo not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread dep

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387OperationTires and wheelsDirection of rotationUnidirectional tires offer added advantag-es, such as better hydroplaning perfor-mance. To benefit, h

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388OperationTires and wheels1 Driver’s door B-pillarFollowing is a discussion on how to work with the information contained on the Tire and Loading In

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389OperationTires and wheelsSeating capacityThe seating capacity gives you important information on the number of occupants that can be in the vehicle

Page 325 - Useful features

390OperationTires and wheelsStep 4왘 The resulting figure equals the avail-able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” am

Page 326

391OperationTires and wheelsThe higher the weight of all occupants, the less cargo and luggage load capacity is available.For more information, see “T

Page 327

392OperationTires and wheelsCertification labelEven after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue

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393OperationTires and wheelsRecommended tire inflation pressureYour vehicle is equipped with the Tire and Loading Information placard located on the d

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394OperationTires and wheels1 Tire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressuresThe Tire and Loading Information plac

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395OperationTires and wheelsTire inflation pressure changes by approxi-mately 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18°F (10°C) of air temperature change. Keep this i

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396OperationTires and wheels왘 Install the valve cap.왘 Repeat this procedure for each tire.Run Flat Indicator (Canada only)While the vehicle is being d

Page 332

397OperationTires and wheelsRestarting the Run Flat IndicatorThe Run flat indicator must be restarted in the following situations:앫 If you have change

Page 333

398OperationTires and wheelsIf you wish to confirm activation:왘 Press button æ.The following message will appear in the multifunction display:Run Flat

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ContentsIntroduction ... 9Product information... 9Operator’s Manual ...

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399OperationTires and wheelsWarning! GThe TPMS does not indicate a warning for wrongly selected inflation pressures. Always adjust tire inflation pres

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400OperationTires and wheelsTire inflation pressure warningsIf the system detects a significant loss of tire inflation pressure in one or more than on

Page 338

401OperationTires and wheels왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42).왘 Press button è or ÿ on the mul-tifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the stand

Page 339

402OperationTires and wheels왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 42).왘 Press button j or k on the multifunction steering wheel until the current inflation

Page 340

403OperationTires and wheelsTire inflation pressure warningsIf the system detects a significant loss of tire inflation pressure in one or more than on

Page 341

404OperationTires and wheelsRestarting Advanced TPMS*The TPMS usually recognizes new refer-ence values automatically, for example when you have앫 adjus

Page 342

405OperationTires and wheels왘 Press button æ.The following message will appear in the multifunction display:Tire Pressure MonitorRestartedAfter a few

Page 343

406OperationTires and wheelsTire labelingBesides tire name (sales designation) and manufacturer name, a number of markings can be found on a tire.Foll

Page 344

407OperationTires and wheelsGeneral:Depending on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the sidewall may have no letter or a letter prec

Page 345

408OperationTires and wheelsFor additional information on tire load rating, see “Load identification” (컄 page 410).Tire speed ratingThe tire speed rat

Page 346 - Operation

40Getting startedThe “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay

Page 347

409OperationTires and wheels앫 At the tire manufacturer’s option, any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph (240 km/h) can include a “ZR” in the s

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410OperationTires and wheelsLoad identification1 Load identificationIn addition to tire load rating, special load identification 1 may be molded into

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411OperationTires and wheels1 DOT2 Manufacturer’s identification mark3 Tire size4 Tire type code (at the option of the tire manufacturer)5 Date of man

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412OperationTires and wheelsMaximum tire load1 Maximum tire load ratingThe maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support.F

Page 351

413OperationTires and wheelsAlways follow the recommended tire inflation pressure (컄 page 393) for proper tire inflation.Uniform Tire Quality Grading

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414OperationTires and wheelsTreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rat-ing based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled cond

Page 353

415OperationTires and wheelsTire ply material1 Plies in sidewall2 Plies under treadThis marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies i

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416OperationTires and wheelsBarAnother metric unit for air pressure. There are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi) to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascal

Page 355

417OperationTires and wheelsMaximum load ratingThe maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire.Maximum loaded vehicle weightT

Page 356

418OperationTires and wheelsTire ply composition and material usedThis indicates the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric i

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41Getting startedUnlockingUnlocking with KEYLESS-GO*With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can lock or unlock the vehicle without using the remote control

Page 358

419OperationTires and wheelsIn some cases, such as when your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size tires (different tire dimension front vs. rear), tire

Page 359

420OperationWinter drivingBefore the onset of winter, have your vehicle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. This service inc

Page 360 - Driving instructions

421OperationWinter drivingSnow chainsSnow chains should only be driven on snow-covered roads at speeds not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains a

Page 361

422OperationMaintenanceWe strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center, in accordance with

Page 362

423OperationMaintenanceClearing the maintenance service indicator messageThe maintenance service indicator mes-sage is automatically cleared앫 after ap

Page 363

424OperationMaintenanceCalling up the maintenance service indicator displayYou can call up the maintenance service in-dicator display at any time to c

Page 364

425OperationVehicle care왔 Vehicle careCleaning and care of the vehicleRegular and proper care will help to maintain the value of your vehicle. The bes

Page 365

426OperationVehicle careYour vehicle has been treated at the facto-ry with a wax-base rustproofing in the body cavities which will last for the lifeti

Page 366

427OperationVehicle careDo not apply any of these products or wax if your vehicle is parked in the sun or if the hood is still hot.왘 Use the appropria

Page 367

428OperationVehicle careAutomatic car washYou can have your car washed in an auto-matic car wash from the start. Automatic car washes without brushes

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42Getting startedUnlockingSmartKeyStarter switch0 For removing SmartKey1 Power supply for some electrical con-sumers, such as seat adjustment2 Ignitio

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429OperationVehicle care왘 Depress the brake pedal.왘 Shift the automatic transmission to neutral position N.왘 Release the brake pedal.왘 If engaged, rel

Page 370

430OperationVehicle careCleaning the Distronic* system sensor cover1 Distronic* system sensor cover왘 Switch off the ignition (컄 page 42).왘 Use a mild

Page 371

431OperationVehicle careCleaning the Rear View Camera lens*1 Camera lens왘 Only use clean water and a soft, non-scratching cloth to clean the camera le

Page 372

432OperationVehicle care왘 Use a soft, clean cloth and a mild win-dow cleaning solution on all outside and inside glass surfaces.An automotive glass cl

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433OperationVehicle careHard plastic trim items왘 Use Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care, a soft, lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure.Steer

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434OperationVehicle careUpholsteryUsing aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.)

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435Practical hintsWhat to do if …Where will I find ...?Unlocking/locking in an emergencyResetting activated head restraintsReplacing SmartKey batterie

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436Practical hintsWhat to do if …Lamps in instrument cluster General information:If any of the following lamps in the instru-ment cluster fails to com

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437Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/conse-quenceSuggested solution- The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while the engine is run

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438Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/conse-quenceSuggested solution; (USA only)3 (Canada only)-vThe red brake warning lamp comes on

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43Getting startedUnlockingSmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a SmartKey with integrated KEYLESS-

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439Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution? (USA only)± (Canada only)The yellow engine malfunc-tion indica

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440Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/conse-quenceSuggested solution? (USA only)± (Canada only)The yellow engine malfunction indicat

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441Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutionv The yellow ESP® warning lamp comes on while the engine is runn

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442Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution< The red seat belt telltale comes on for a maximum of 6 seco

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443Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution< During driving the red seat belt telltale flashes and you a

Page 385

444Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutionH USA only:Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction tellta

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445Practical hintsWhat to do if …Warning! GEach tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the infla

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446Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutionThe yellow fuel tank reserve warn-ing lamp in the fuel gauge com

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447Practical hintsWhat to do if …Lamp in center consoleProblem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution59 The front passenger front air bag off i

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448Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/consequenceSuggested solution59 The front passenger front air bag off indica-tor lamp does not

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44Getting startedUnlockingPosition 0Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with Smart

Page 391

449Practical hintsWhat to do if …Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayWarning and malfunction messages appear in the multifunction disp

Page 392

450Practical hintsWhat to do if …On the pages that follow, you will find a compilation of the most important warning and malfunction messages that may

Page 393

451Practical hintsWhat to do if …Text messagesDisplay message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionABSABS, ESP InoperativeSee Operator’s Manual

Page 394

452Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionABSUnavailableSee Operator’s ManualThe self-diagnosis has

Page 395

453Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionDISTRONIC––– MPHYou have attempted to set a speed while d

Page 396

454Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionDISTRONICAvailable AgainDistronic* had been deactivated a

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455Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionDISTRONICCurrently UnavailableSee Operator’s ManualDistro

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456Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionDepress braketo shift out of P.You have tried to shift th

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457Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionESPInoperativeSee Operator’s ManualIn addition, the yello

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458Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionESPUnavailableSee Operator’s ManualThe ESP® was deactivat

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45Getting startedAdjusting왔 AdjustingSeatsWarning! GAll seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas-tening

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459Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionPShift to P or Nto start engine.You have attempted to sta

Page 403

460Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possiblecause/consequencePossible solutionFront Passenger AirbagEnabledSee Operator’s ManualFront pas

Page 404

461Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possiblecause/conse-quencePossible solutionMonitor the 59 indicator lamp on the center console (컄 pag

Page 405

462Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/conse-quencePossible solutionFront Passenger AirbagDisabledSee Operator’s ManualFront

Page 406

463Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possiblecause/conse-quencePossible solutionMonitor the 59 indicator lamp on the center console (컄 pag

Page 407

464Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionCheck tires,then restartRun Flat Indicator.There was a wa

Page 408

465Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionTire Pressure MonitorInoperativeThe TPMS or Advanced TPMS

Page 409

466Practical hintsWhat to do if …Symbol messagesDisplay symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionò Replace air filter.The ai

Page 410

467Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution#Battery/AlternatorStop VehicleThe battery

Page 411

468Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution; (USA only)! (Canada only)ReleaseParking

Page 412

46Getting startedAdjustingSeat adjustmentThe seat adjustment switch is located on the entry side of each front seat base.1 Head restraint height (vehi

Page 413

469Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution; (USA only)3 (Canada only)CheckBrake Flui

Page 414

470Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionÏ Coolant LevelStop car, switch engine off

Page 415

471Practical hintsWhat to do if …During severe operation conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem-perature may rise close to 248°F (12

Page 416

472Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionB Top Up CoolantSee Operator’s ManualThe c

Page 417

473Practical hintsWhat to do if …When the message Check engine oil level at next refueling. appears while the engine is running and at operating tem-p

Page 418

474Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionc You are driving with one or more doors

Page 419

475Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionFKeyNot DetectedThe SmartKey with KEYLESS-

Page 420

476Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionFKey DetectedIn VehicleA SmartKey with KEY

Page 421

477Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution. 3rd Brake LampThe high mounted brake lam

Page 422

478Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution. Cornering LampLeftThe left corner-illumi

Page 423

47Getting startedAdjustingSeat fore and aft adjustment왘 Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 5.Seat height왘 Press the switch up

Page 424

479Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution. License Plate LampLeftThe left license p

Page 425

480Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution. Marker LampFront LeftThe left front side

Page 426

481Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution. Switch Off LightsYou have removed the Sm

Page 427

482Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution. Turn SignalRear LeftThe left rear turn s

Page 428

483Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution4Reserve FuelThe fuel level has gone below

Page 429

484Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionHTire Pressure(s)Please CorrectVehicles wi

Page 430

485Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionHTire PressureCheck TiresThe tire pressure

Page 431

486Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionnLevel SelectionNot PermittedThe selected

Page 432

487Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionnRisingMax. 20 MPHThe vehicle is adjusting

Page 433 - Vehicle care

488Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionkLocking System InoperativeService Require

Page 434

48Getting startedAdjustingRaising:왘 Manually adjust the height of head restraint 1 by pulling it upward.If head restraint 1 is fully retracted, push r

Page 435

489Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution mService RequiredIf parked engage pk. bra

Page 436 - Practical hints

490Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?First aid kitThe first aid kit is located on the driver’s side in the cargo compartment behind the cover.1 Loc

Page 437

491Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?3 Securing hook왘 Release securing hook 3 (located be-low the floor handle) from holder.3 Securing hook4 Cargo

Page 438 - What to do if …

492Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Example illustration16 Alignment bolt7 Towing eye bolt8 Wheel wrench9 Hook and loop fastenera Vehicle jack2b W

Page 439

493Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Screw-type vehicle jackStorage position왘 Turn crank handle in the direction of arrow as far as it will go.Oper

Page 440 - ± (Canada only)

494Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Setting up the collapsible wheel chockThe collapsible wheel chock serves to ad-ditionally secure the vehicle,

Page 441

495Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?The Minispare wheel is located underneath the cargo compartment floor (컄 page 490).Removing Minispare wheel왘 R

Page 442

496Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the vehicleIf you cannot unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, open the dr

Page 443

497Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyLocking the vehicleIf you cannot lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, lock the vehi-c

Page 444

498Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency왘 Insert a suitable object such as a coin into the slot of lock 1 (컄 page 497).왘 Turn lock 1 counte

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ContentsSafety and Security ... 73Occupant safety... 74Air bags ...

Page 446

49Getting startedAdjustingWith the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you앫 close the driv

Page 447

499Practical hintsResetting activated head restraints왔 Resetting activated head restraintsIf the active head restraints have been trig-gered in a rear

Page 448 - 59 The front passenger

500Practical hintsResetting activated head restraints왘 Repeat this procedure on the active head restraint for the second front seat.For information on

Page 449

501Practical hintsResetting activated head restraints왘 Firmly press the active head restraint cushion backward towards the head restraint cover in dir

Page 450

502Practical hintsReplacing SmartKey batteriesIf the batteries in the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are dis-charged, the vehicle can no lo

Page 451

503Practical hintsReplacing SmartKey batteries3 Batteries4 Contact spring왘 Pull out batteries 3.왘 Using a line-free cloth, insert new batteries 3 unde

Page 452

504Practical hintsReplacing bulbsBulbsSafe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-fore essential that all bu

Page 453

505Practical hintsReplacing bulbsFront lampsRear lampsLamp Type1 Parking and standing lampW5W2 Headlamps:High beam/high beam flasherH7 (55 W)Bi-Xenon

Page 454

506Practical hintsReplacing bulbsNotes on bulb replacement앫 Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating.앫 Switch lights

Page 455

507Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs for front lampsBefore you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following first:왘 Turn the

Page 456

508Practical hintsReplacing bulbs왘 Turn cover 1 counterclockwise.왘 Remove cover 1.왘 Turn bulb socket 2 counterclockwise.왘 Pull bulb socket 2 out of th

Page 457

50Getting startedAdjustingMake sure that앫 you can reach the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows앫 you can move your legs freely앫

Page 458

509Practical hintsReplacing bulbs왘 Turn cover 1 counterclockwise.왘 Remove cover 1.왘 Turn bulb socket 2 counterclockwise.왘 Pull bulb socket 2 out of th

Page 459

510Practical hintsReplacing bulbsSide marker lamp bulb왘 Turn bulb socket 5 (컄 page 507) counterclockwise.왘 Pull bulb socket 5 out of the headlamp hous

Page 460

511Practical hintsReplacing bulbs4 Bulb socket of front fog lamp bulb왘 Turn bulb socket 4 counterclockwise.왘 Pull bulb socket 4 out of the housing.왘 P

Page 461

512Practical hintsReplacing bulbsOpening the side trim panelsOpening the driver’s side trim panel:1 Lock2 Cover in left side trim panel왘 Turn lock 1 9

Page 462

513Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs1 Bulb socket2 Clamp왘 Press and hold clamps 2.왘 Pull bulb socket 1 outwards.Bulb socket1 Backup lamp2

Page 463

514Practical hintsReplacing bulbsLicense plate lamp1 License plate lamp cover2 Screws왘 Loosen screws 2.왘 Remove license plate lamp cover 1.왘 Replace t

Page 464

515Practical hintsReplacing bulbsExample illustration headlamp, driver’s side2 Headlamp vertical adjustment screw3 Headlamp vertical adjustment screw왘

Page 465

516Practical hintsReplacing wiper bladesFront wiper bladesRemoving왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:왘 Make sure

Page 466

517Practical hintsReplacing wiper bladesInstalling1 Installing2 Tab3 Attachment4 Guide tab5 Cover왘 Slide the wiper blade into attachment 3 in directio

Page 467

518Practical hintsReplacing wiper bladesRemoving왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:왘 Make sure the vehicle’s on-b

Page 468

51Getting startedAdjustingMake sure that앫 you can reach the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows앫 you can move your legs freely앫

Page 469

519Practical hintsFlat tire왔 Flat tirePreparing the vehicle왘 Make sure the vehicle level is set to highway (컄 page 279).왘 Park the vehicle in a safe d

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520Practical hintsFlat tireMounting the spare wheelPreparing the vehicle왘 Prepare the vehicle as described (컄 page 519).왘 Take the wheel wrench, the c

Page 471

521Practical hintsFlat tire왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects.One collapsible whee

Page 472

522Practical hintsFlat tireChanging wheel on a slight inclineAlways try lifting the vehicle using the jack on a level surface. However, should circums

Page 473

523Practical hintsFlat tireDepending on production date, your vehi-cle may be equipped with either a screw-type vehicle jack or a scissors-type jack,

Page 474

524Practical hintsFlat tireScrew-type jack (example illustration)Scissors-type jack (example illustration)왘 Vehicles with screw-type jack: Turn crank

Page 475

525Practical hintsFlat tireMounting the new wheel1 Wheel bolt for 18", 19", 20" and 21" light alloy wheels2 Wheel bolt for Minispa

Page 476

526Practical hintsFlat tireLowering the vehicle왘 Vehicles with scissors-type jack: Attach ratchet to vehicle jack in such a way that the word DOWN can

Page 477

527Practical hintsBleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)왔 Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)Driving the vehicle until the fuel tank

Page 478

528Practical hintsBatteryThe battery is located under the front passenger seat.The battery should always be sufficiently charged in order to achieve i

Page 479

52Getting startedAdjustingThe buttons are located on the driver’s door.1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror button2 Adjustment button3 Passenger-

Page 480

529Practical hintsBattery!The battery is a valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) battery, also referred to as “fleece” bat-tery. Such batteries do not requ

Page 481

530Practical hintsBatteryDisconnecting, removing, reinstalling and reconnecting the batteryStep 1 (Disconnecting)왘 Set the automatic transmission to p

Page 482

531Practical hintsBattery왘 Switch off all electrical consumers.왘 Read and observe safety instructions and precautions (컄 page 528).왘 Open the front pa

Page 483

532Practical hintsBattery2 Perforated floor carpet, unfolded왘 Fold the floor carpet piece 2 in direction of the arrow.왘 Move the front passenger seat

Page 484

533Practical hintsBatteryStep 5 (Disconnecting)5 Protection cover6 Battery왘 Unclip protection cover 5 from battery 6 and remove it.Step 6 (Disconnecti

Page 485

534Practical hintsBatteryStep 8 (Removing)c Battery왘 Tilt the battery c with the negative terminal side upwards.왘 Take out the battery maintaining its

Page 486

535Practical hintsBattery왘 Connect the positive lead to the posi-tive terminal and fasten it’s cover (컄 page 533).왘 Connect the negative lead to the n

Page 487

536Practical hintsJump startingIf the battery is discharged, the engine can be started with jumper cables and the bat-tery of another vehicle. Observe

Page 488

537Practical hintsJump startingThe jump-start contacts are located in the engine compartment.1 Negative (-) terminal2 Positive (+) terminal3 Positive

Page 489

538Practical hintsTowing the vehicleMercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropria

Page 490

53Getting startedDriving왔 DrivingFastening the seat beltsWarning! GMake sure that absolutely no objects are ob-structing the pedal’s range of movement

Page 491

539Practical hintsTowing the vehicleIf you want the gear position to remain in neutral position N, observe the following instructions.Vehicles with Sm

Page 492

540Practical hintsTowing the vehicle왘 Remove the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button from the starter switch (컄 page 43).왘 Insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-

Page 493

541Practical hintsTowing the vehicle1 CoverExample illustration front bumper2 Towing eye boltRemoving cover왘 Press mark on cover 1 as indicated by the

Page 494

542Practical hintsTowing the vehicleStranded vehicleFreeing a stranded vehicle, on which the wheels are dug into sand or mud, should be done with the

Page 495

543Practical hintsFuses왔 FusesThe electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to switch off malfunctioning power circuits.If a fuse is blown, the component

Page 496

544Practical hintsFusesFuse box in engine compartmentThe fuse box is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment.왘 Open the hood (컄 page 3

Page 497

545Practical hintsFusesFuse box in passenger compartmentThe fuse box is located behind a cover in the dashboard on the front passenger side.1 CoverOpe

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547Technical dataParts serviceWarranty coverageIdentification labelsLayout of poly-V-belt driveEngineRims and tiresElectrical systemMain DimensionsWei

Page 500

548Technical dataThe “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle.Parts serviceAll authorized Mercedes-Benz Light T

Page 501

54Getting startedDriving1 Seat belt outlet2 Latch plate3 Buckle4 Release buttonWarning! GNever ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an e

Page 502

549Technical dataWarranty coverage왔 Warranty coverageYour vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Inf

Page 503

550Technical dataIdentification labels1 Certification label (on driver’s B-pillar)The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found in the followin

Page 504

551Technical dataIdentification labelsSecond-row seat4 VIN왘 Fold the carpet forwards.The VIN 4 is now visible.5 Emission control information label, in

Page 505

552Technical dataLayout of poly-V-belt driveGL 320 CDI1 Coolant pump2 Idler pulley3 Automatic belt tensioner4 Power steering pump5 Air conditioning co

Page 506

553Technical dataEngine왔 EngineModel GL 320 CDI (164.8221)1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light T

Page 507

554Technical dataEngineModel GL 550 (164.8861)1All data preliminary. The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Be

Page 508

555Technical dataRims and tires왔 Rims and tires!Only use tires which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz a

Page 509

556Technical dataRims and tiresSame size tiresModel GL 320 CDIGL 450GL 320 CDI*GL 450*GL 320 CDI*GL 450*Rims (light alloy) 8J x 18 H2 8.5 J x 19 H2 8.

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557Technical dataRims and tiresModel GL 550AMG rims (light alloy) 10 J x 21 H2Wheel offset 1.46 in (37 mm)All-season tires1,21Radial-ply tires2Must no

Page 511

558Technical dataRims and tiresMinispare wheelModel GL 320 CDIGL 450GL 550Rim 4.5B x 19 H2Wheel offset 1.58 in (40 mm)Minispare tire11Must not be used

Page 512

55Getting startedDriving왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt out of seat belt outlet 1.왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of you

Page 513

559Technical dataElectrical system왔 Electrical systemModel GL 450 GL 550Generator (alternator) 14 V/180 A 14 V/180 AStarter motor 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/1.7

Page 514

560Technical dataMain DimensionsModel GL 320 CDI, GL 450, GL 550Overall vehicle length 200.6 in (5096 mm)Vehicle width, exterior rear view mirrors fol

Page 515

561Technical dataWeights왔 WeightsRoof load max. 198 lb (90 kg)164.boo Seite 561 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12

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562Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricantsCapacitiesVehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use products teste

Page 517

563Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricantsModel Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Front wheel hubs All models approx. 1.5oz (43g) each High

Page 518

564Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricantsEngine oilsEngine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability for our

Page 519

565Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricantsPremium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine)Fuel requirementsGasoline engineOnly use premium unleaded fuel:

Page 520

566Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricantsThese blends must also meet all other fuel requirements, such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range,

Page 521

567Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricantsCoolantsThe engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides:앫 Corrosion

Page 522

568Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricantsAnticorrosion/antifreezeYour vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components i

Page 523

56Getting startedDrivingStarting the engine Automatic transmissionGearshift pattern for automatic transmissionP Park positionR Reverse gearN NeutralD

Page 524

569Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricantsWindshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*Both the windshield washer system and headlamp clean

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571IndexAABS 101Indicator lamp 436Off-road - ABS 102ABS, ESP®Messages in the multifunction display 451Accelerator position, automatic transmission 195

Page 527

572IndexAutomatic climate control (3-zone)* 228Air conditioning refrigerant 563Air conditioning, Cooling 239, 240Air distribution, Front 234Air distri

Page 528

573IndexBattery, Vehicle 528Charging 535Disconnecting and connecting 530Jump starting 536Removing and installing 530Bead 416Beverage holder see Cup ho

Page 529

574IndexChildren in the vehicle 91Air bags 77, 91Blocking rear door window operation 98Indicator lamp, Front passenger front air bag 85Infant and chil

Page 530

575IndexCorner-illuminating front fog lamps* 147Messages in the multifunction display 478Replacing bulbs 510Crossbars* 295Crossing obstacles 361Cruise

Page 531

576IndexDoorEntry lamps 151Locking, In an emergency 497Locking/unlocking, KEYLESS-GO* 41, 71Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 40, 70Messages in the multifun

Page 532

577IndexEmergency operationFuel filler flap 497Locking/unlocking the vehicle 496, 497Emergency operation(Limp-Home Mode) 200Emergency operationsExit f

Page 533

578IndexETD 89, 446Safety guidelines 78Expanding cargo compartment 304Exterior rear view mirrors 51, 208Folding 210Power folding* 209Synchronizing 209

Page 534

57Getting startedDrivingStarting with the SmartKeyFor information on turning off the engine with the SmartKey, see “Turning off the en-gine” (컄 page 6

Page 535

579IndexFuel consumption statisticsSince last reset 185Since start 184Fuel filler flap 374Locking/unlocking 374Opening 374Opening in an emergency 497F

Page 536

580IndexHeadlampsAutomatic headlamp mode 144Bi-Xenon* 477, 508Cleaning lenses 429Cleaning system* 208, 383Halogen 507High beam see High beam flasherHi

Page 537

581IndexInstruments and controls see CockpitInterior lighting 149Delayed shut-off 177Interior rear view mirror 51Antiglare positions 208Auto-dimming m

Page 538

582IndexKickdown 196Kilopascal 416LLabels 550Certification 550Emission control information 551Engine number 551Paintwork code 550Vehicle Identificatio

Page 539

583IndexLighter see Cigarette lighter (Depending on vehicle configuration)Lighting, Exterior and interior 143Limp-Home Mode 200, 439, 440Loading see V

Page 540

584IndexMultifunction display messages 449ABS 451ABS, ESP®451Air suspension 486Air suspension program 486Brake fluid 469Brake lamps 477Brake pads 467C

Page 541

585IndexOff-road - 4-ETS 108Off-road - ABS 102Off-road - ESP®106Off-road drivingChecklist 357, 363Crossing obstacles 361Driving instructions for off-r

Page 542

586IndexPlastic and rubber parts, cleaning 432Poly-V-belt driveLayout (GL 320 CDI) 552Layout (GL 450, GL 550) 552Positions (Memory function*) see Seat

Page 543

587IndexRear lamps see Tail lampsRear panorama roof, Sunshade 212Rear seat head restraints seeHead restraintsRear towing eye 541Rear view camera* 293R

Page 544

588IndexSeat belts 86Children in the vehicle 91Cleaning 433Fastening 53Height adjustment 55Messages in the multifunction display 443Proper use of 55,

Page 545

58Getting startedDrivingKEYLESS-GO start/stop button1 USA only2 Canada only왘 Make sure KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 is inserted in the starter switc

Page 546

589IndexVehicle level control 279ShiftingAutomatic transmission 56, 189Side impact air bags 80Side marker lampsCleaning lenses 429Messages in the mult

Page 547

590IndexTTachometer 29, 153Displaying current gear range 197Overspeed range 153Tail lamps 511Cleaning lenses 429Messages in the multifunction display

Page 548 - Technical data

591IndexHands-free microphone 34Inserting in cradle 329Installing a different mobile phone cradle 331Messages in the multifunction display 483Operatio

Page 549

592IndexImportant notes, Tire inflation pressure 394Inflation pressure 377, 393, 395Information placard 388Inspection 385Load rating 406, 407, 417Load

Page 550

593IndexTurn signal lampsCleaning lenses 429Messages in the multifunction display 482Replacing bulbs 505Turn signals 62Additional in mirrors 505Bulbs

Page 551

594IndexVehicle status message memory menu 167Vehicle tool kit 490Vehicle washing 427VIN 551Voice control system*Button on multifunction steering whee

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ContentsControl system ... 155Multifunction display... 155Multifunction steering wheel... 156M

Page 557

59Getting startedDrivingStarting difficultiesIf the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps:왘 If you are starting the engine

Page 558

Service and LiteratureYour authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts to service your vehicle

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60Getting startedDrivingDriving off왘 Depress the brake pedal.The gear selector lever can now be used.왘 Shift automatic transmission to D or R (컄 page

Page 561

61Getting startedDrivingFor more information, see “Driving instruc-tions” (컄 page 347).For information on off-road driving, see “Off-road driving” (컄

Page 562

62Getting startedDrivingTurn signalsThe combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.Combination switch1 Turn signals, right2 Turn

Page 563

63Getting startedDrivingSwitching on windshield wipers왘 Turn the combination switch to the desired position depending on the intensity of the rain.M W

Page 564

64Getting startedDrivingWiping with windshield washer fluid왘 Press the combination switch in direc-tion of arrow 1 past the resistance point.The winds

Page 565

65Getting startedDrivingDeactivating intermittent wipe왘 Turn rear window wiper switch 1 to position 4 (컄 page 64).Indicator 6 (컄 page 64) for the rear

Page 566

66Getting startedDrivingIn case of accidentIf the vehicle is leaking fuel:왘 Do not start the engine under any circumstances.왘 Notify local fire and/or

Page 567

67Getting startedParking and locking왔 Parking and lockingYou have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. E

Page 568

68Getting startedParking and locking왘 Step firmly on parking brake pedal 1.When the engine is running, the warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only

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ContentsPower tilt/sliding sunroof* ... 251Opening and closing... 251Synchronizing... 25

Page 570

69Getting startedParking and lockingTurning off with the SmartKey왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 (컄 page 41).왘 Remove the Smar

Page 571

70Getting startedParking and lockingReleasing seat belts왘 Press the seat belt release button (컄 page 54).Allow the retractor to completely re-wind the

Page 572

71Getting startedParking and lockingLocking with the SmartKey왘 Press lock button ‹ on the SmartKey (컄 page 40).With the tailgate and all doors closed,

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73Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyPanic alarmDriving safety systemsAnti-theft systems164.boo Seite 73 Freitag, 30. März 2007 12:54 12

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74Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyIn this section you will learn the most im-portant facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle.The restraint

Page 576

75Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GModifications to or work improperly con-ducted on restraint systems (such as seat belts and anchors, eme

Page 577

76Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyAir bagsWarning! GAir bags are designed to reduce the poten-tial of injury and fatality in certain frontal impacts

Page 578

77Safety and SecurityOccupant safety앫 Always sit as upright as possible, prop-erly use the seat belts and use an appro-priately sized infant restraint

Page 579

78Safety and SecurityOccupant safetySafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and air bagWarning! G앫 Damaged seat belts or belt

Page 580

ContentsOxidation catalyst(diesel engine)... 371Emission control ... 372Coolant temperature...

Page 581

79Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWhen you sell your vehicle we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an

Page 582

80Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyThe air bags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deploy-ment thresholds. You will then be

Page 583

81Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyThe side impact air bags and window cur-tain air bags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system’s

Page 584

82Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GIf the 59 indicator lamp illumi-nates when an adult or someone larger than a small individual is in the

Page 585

83Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyIf the 59 indicator lamp is illu-minated, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated and will not be deploye

Page 586

84Safety and SecurityOccupant safety앫 If you must install a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you

Page 587

85Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyThe 59 indicator lamp is located in the center console.1 59 indicator lampThe 59 indicator lamp 1 will be illumina

Page 588

86Safety and SecurityOccupant safetySelf-test Occupant Classification SystemAfter turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pre

Page 589

87Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GAlways fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restraine

Page 590

88Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GUSE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY앫 Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other

Page 591

ContentsReplacing wiper blades ... 516Front wiper blades ... 516Rear wiper blade ...

Page 592

89Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyEnhanced seat belt reminder systemWhen the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < will always illuminate f

Page 593

90Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyIn an impact, emergency tensioning devices remove slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more

Page 594

91Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyYou cannot remove the active head restraint on the driver’s and front passenger’s seats.For removal of the active

Page 595

92Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyInfant and child restraint systemsWe recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while

Page 596

93Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyInfants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured in

Page 597

94Safety and SecurityOccupant safety앫 A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be serious-ly injured or even killed i

Page 598

95Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyChild seat anchors – LATCH typeThis vehicle is equipped with two LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) ty

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96Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyThe LATCH anchors are blended with covers.Example, second-row seats1 Anchorage ring covers왘 Remove anchorage ring

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97Safety and SecurityOccupant safety2 Anchorage ring3 Hook왘 Move the respective head restraint to its uppermost position (컄 page 135).2 Anchorage ring

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98Safety and SecurityOccupant safety왘 Lower the head restraint if necessary (컄 page 135).Make sure the top tether strap can pass freely between the he

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