Mercedes-Benz 2006 C 350 4MATIC Operator's Manual

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

99Safety and SecurityDriving safety systems왔 Driving safety systemsIn this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems:앫

100Safety 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

101Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsBASThe Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, t

102Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsWarning! GNever switch off the ESP® when you see the ESP® warning lamp v flashing in the in-strument clust

103Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsFor more information, see the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 419) and (컄 page 435).ETS/4-ETS (Electroni

104Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsSwitching off the ESP®To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off the ESP® in driving situations where i

105Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsSwitching on the ESP®왘 Press ESP® switch 1.The ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes out.You

106Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsImmobilizerThe immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.ActivatingWith the SmartKe

107Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsArming the alarm systemThe alarm system indicator lamp is located to the lower left of the hazard warning flas

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

109Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSeatsMemory function*LightingInstrument clusterControl systemAutomatic transmissionGood visibilityClimate co

110Controls in detailIn the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to oper-ate the equipment installed in your vehicle

111Controls in detailLocking and unlockingWarning! GWhen leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you and

112Controls in detailLocking and unlockingFactory settingGlobal unlocking왘 Press button Œ.All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the d

113Controls in detailLocking and unlockingGlobal locking왘 Press button ‹.With the tailgate and all doors closed, the turn signal lamps flash three tim

114Controls in detailLocking and unlockingWarning! GWhen leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock the vehicle.

115Controls in detailLocking and unlockingImportant notes on using KEYLESS-GO*앫 You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey (

116Controls 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

117Controls in detailLocking and unlockingGlobal locking왘 Press the lock button on an outside door handle (컄 page 68).With the tailgate and all doors

118Controls in detailLocking and unlockingChecking the batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.The battery check l

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

119Controls in detailLocking and unlockingFront doors왘 Pull on inside door handle 2 on the respective front door to open door.If the door was locked,

120Controls in detailLocking and unlockingTailgateOpening the tailgate from the outsideThe handle is located above the rear license plate recess.왘 Pul

121Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the tailgate from the outside manually1 Handle왘 Lower tailgate by pulling firmly on handle 1.왘 Close

122Controls in detailLocking and unlockingOpening the tailgate from the outsideYou can unlock and open the tailgate simultaneously from the outside wh

123Controls in detailLocking and unlockingLimiting opening height of tailgate*In vehicles with power tailgate*, the tail-gate opening height can be li

124Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the tailgate from the outsideYou can close the tailgate from the outside using the tailgate closing

125Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the tailgate and locking the vehicle from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*)In vehicles with po

126Controls in detailLocking and unlockingAutomatic central lockingThe doors and the tailgate lock automati-cally when the ignition is switched on and

127Controls in detailLocking and unlockingThe switches are located in the driver’s door.1 Central unlocking switch2 Central locking switchLocking왘 Pre

128Controls in detailSeatsFor information on seat adjustment, see the “Getting started” section (컄 page 44).For more information on folding the seats,

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

129Controls in detailSeatsWith the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards when you앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter

130Controls in detailSeats왘 Pull and hold easy-entry lever 1 in direction of arrow at resistance point.The seat backrest folds forward.왘 Push the seat

131Controls in detailSeatsReturning outboard second-row seats to their original positionSeat unlocked1 Lock status indicator2 Red markingWhen the seat

132Controls in detailSeatsLumbar supportThe curvature of the driver’s seat can be adjusted to help enhance lower back support and seating comfort.The

133Controls in detailSeatsFront seat active head restraintsYou cannot remove the active head restraints on the driver’s and front passen-ger’s seat.Fo

134Controls in detailSeatsFore and aft adjustment (outboard second-row seats)The handles for adjusting the seats are located on the front of each seat

135Controls in detailSeats왘 To move seat backrest back, lean lightly against backrest.왘 To move seat backrest forward, lean forward with handle 1 pull

136Controls in detailSeatsOutboard second-row seat head restraint1 Head restraint2 Release buttonRaising:왘 Manually adjust the height of head restrain

137Controls in detailSeatsRemoving head restraintsSeat position for removal of head restraints from outboard second-row seats1 Head restraint2 Release

138Controls in detailSeats7-seat vehicles*You can use the seat backrest of the second-row middle seat as an armrest for the outboard seats.왘 Before fo

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

139Controls in detailSeatsSeat heating*The switches for front-seat heating are lo-cated in the center console.Front seat heating1 Seat heating switch2

140Controls in detailSeatsSwitching on왘 Press switch 1.Three red indicator lamps 2 in the switch come on.왘 Continue pressing switch 1 until desired se

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

142Controls in detailMemory function*Storing positions into memory왘 Adjust the seat (컄 page 44).왘 On the driver’s side, additionally adjust the steeri

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

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

145Controls in detailLighting왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position U.With the SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or the KEYLESS-GO* start/sto

146Controls in detailLightingUSA onlyWhen the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B, the manual headlamp mode ha

147Controls in detailLightingFront fog lamps왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B (컄 page 143).왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to fir

148Controls in detailLighting왘 Push the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 to switch on the high beam.The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A

14IntroductionWhere to find itThis Operator’s Manual is designed to pro-vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each sec

149Controls in detailLightingSwitching off corner-illuminating front fog lampsThe combination switch for the turn signal resets automatically after ma

150Controls in detailLightingHazard warning flasherThe hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the

151Controls in detailLightingThe controls are located in the overhead control panel.Deactivating automatic control왘 Press switch 3.The interior lighti

152Controls in detailLightingSwitching second-row reading lamps on and offThe second row reading lamps are located above the side windows.Passenger si

153Controls in detailLightingDoor entry lampsFor better orientation in the dark, the corresponding door entry lamps will switch on in darkness when yo

154Controls in detailInstrument clusterFor a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “Instrument cluster” (컄 page 26).1 To dim instrumen

155Controls in detailInstrument clusterResetting trip odometerMake sure you are viewing the trip odometer display (컄 page 157).왘 If it is not displaye

156Controls in detailInstrument clusterThe outside temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area. Due to its loca-tion, the sensor can be aff

157Controls in detailControl system왔 Control systemThe control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position

158Controls in detailControl systemMultifunction steering wheelThe displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are co

15IntroductionSymbols왔 SymbolsTrademarks:앫 ESP® is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler.앫 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnso

159Controls in detailControl systemDepending on the selected menu, pressing the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel will alter what appears in

160Controls 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

161Controls in detailControl systemMenus, submenus and functionsMenu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5Standard display AUDIO NAV* AIRMATIC*/Compass DISTRO

162Controls 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

163Controls in detailControl systemMenus, submenus and functionsMenu 6 Menu 7 Menu 8 Menu 9 Menu aVehicle status message memory11The vehicle status me

164Controls in detailControl systemStandard display menuIn the standard display, the main odometer and the trip odometer appear in the multi-function

165Controls in detailControl systemCalling up digital speedometer or outside temperature왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the digital speedometer

166Controls in detailControl systemSelecting radio station왘 Turn on the COMAND system and select radio. Refer to separate COMAND system operating inst

167Controls in detailControl systemOperating the CD playerSelecting CD track왘 Turn on the COMAND system and select CD. Refer to separate COMAND system

168Controls in detailControl system앫 With the COMAND system switched on and route guidance activated, the direction of travel and maneuver in-structio

16IntroductionOperating safetyProper use of the vehicleProper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rul

169Controls in detailControl systemVehicle status message memory menuUse the vehicle status message memory menu to scan malfunction and warning messag

170Controls in detailControl systemShould the vehicle’s system record any conditions while driving, the number of messages will reappear in the multif

171Controls in detailControl systemResetting all settingsYou can reset the functions of all submenus to the factory settings.왘 Press the reset button

172Controls in detailControl systemWith the selection marker on the desired submenu, use the j button to access the individual functions within that s

173Controls in detailControl systemThe table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. Detailed instructions on making indivi

174Controls in detailControl systemInstrument cluster submenuAccess the Instrument Cluster submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Instrument Cluster s

175Controls in detailControl systemAvailable languages:앫 German앫 English앫 French앫 Italian앫 Spanish앫 Dutch앫 Danish앫 Swedish앫 Portuguese앫 Turkish앫 Russi

176Controls in detailControl systemTime/Date submenuAccess the Time/Date submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Time/Date submenu to change the time a

177Controls in detailControl systemLighting submenuAccess the Lighting submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Lighting submenu to change the lamp and

178Controls in detailControl systemIn low ambient light conditions the following lamps will switch on additionally:앫 Parking lamps앫 Tail lamps앫 Licens

17IntroductionProblems with your vehicle왔 Problems with your vehicleIf you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you be

179Controls in detailControl systemSetting night security illumination (Headlamps delayed shut-off feature)Use this function to set whether you would

180Controls in detailControl systemSetting interior lighting delayed shut-offUse this function to set whether you would like the interior lighting to

181Controls in detailControl systemZone map South America왘 Press button æ or ç to move the selection marker to the Vehicle submenu.왘 Press button j or

182Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Compass Calibra-tion appears in the multifunction display.The se

183Controls in detailControl systemSetting automatic lockingUse this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking. With the automa

184Controls in detailControl systemActivating easy-entry/exit feature*Use this function to activate and deactivate the easy-entry/exit feature (컄 page

185Controls 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

186Controls in detailControl systemFuel consumption statistics since start왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message From Start appears in the

187Controls in detailControl systemDistance to empty왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message From Start appears in the multifunction display

188Controls in detailControl systemWhich messages will appear in the multi-function display depends on whether your telephone is switched on or off:앫

18IntroductionReporting safety defectsFor the USA only:The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Feder

189Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in the multifunction display.The stored names are d

190Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionFor information on driving with an automatic transmission see “Automatic transmission” (컄 page 53).Your veh

191Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionShifting from P to NMoving the gear selector lever up or down shifts the automatic transmission out of park

192Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionShifting from P to R왘 With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed.왘 Move

193Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionShifting from D or R to NIf you want to select neutral position N with the transmission being in drive posi

194Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionTransmission positionsThe current transmission position appears in the multifunction display.1 Current tran

195Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionIf you want the gear position to remain in neutral position N, e.g. when taking the vehicle through an auto

196Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionVehicles with SmartKey:왘 With the vehicle at a standstill and the ignition switched on shift the automatic

197Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionDriving tipsAccelerator positionYour driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavior:Less thr

198Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionRocking the vehicleRocking the vehicle by shifting between drive position D and reverse gear R can help fre

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19IntroductionVehicle data recording왔 Vehicle data recordingInformation regarding electronicrecording devices (Including notice pursuant to California

199Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionGear rangesWith the automatic transmission in drive position D, you can select a gear range for the automat

200Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionAutomatic shift programThe program mode selector switch is located on the upper part of the center console.

201Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionSteering wheel gearshift controlWith drive position D selected, you can limit or extend the gear range.1 Le

202Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionExtending gear range왘 Briefly press right shift button 2.The transmission will shift to the next higher gea

203Controls in detailGood visibility왔 Good visibilityFor information on windshield wipers, see “Windshield wipers” (컄 page 59).Headlamp cleaning syste

204Controls in detailGood visibilityPower folding exterior rear view mirrors*Folding the exterior rear view mirrors in and out automaticallyWhen the c

205Controls in detailGood visibilityFolding the exterior rear view mirrors in and out manuallyThe button is located on the door control panel.1 Button

206Controls in detailGood visibility1 Sun visor2 Additional sun visor*3 Mirror lamp4 Vanity mirror cover5 Vanity mirror6 Holder for gas cards7 Mountin

207Controls in detailGood visibilityRear door window sunshade*1 Holder2 Tab왘 To raise sunshade, pull on tab 2 and engage it in holder 1.왘 To lower sun

208Controls in detailClimate control

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209Controls in detailClimate control1 Left side air vent, adjustable2 Windshield air vents3 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left side and door a

210Controls in detailClimate control1 Temperature control, left2 Air distribution and air volume (automatic, manual)3 Front defroster4 Increasing air

211Controls in detailClimate controlThe climate control is operational when-ever the engine is running. You can oper-ate the climate control system in

212Controls in detailClimate controlDeactivating the climate control systemDeactivating왘 Press button ´ (컄 page 210).The indicator lamp on the button

213Controls in detailClimate controlDeactivating왘 Press button  or Q (컄 page 210).The indicator lamp on button U goes out. The automatic operation of

214Controls in detailClimate controlAdjusting air volumeFive blower speeds are available.왘 Press button  to decrease or button Q to increase air volu

215Controls in detailClimate controlThe climate control switches to the follow-ing functions automatically:앫 most efficient blower speed and heating p

216Controls in detailClimate controlDeactivating왘 Press button | (컄 page 210) once more.The indicator lamp on the button goes out. Defrosting is turne

217Controls in detailClimate controlActivating왘 Press button : (컄 page 210).The indicator lamp on the button comes on.Deactivating왘 Press button :.The

218Controls in detailClimate controlVehicles with tilt/sliding sunroof*Convenience closing:왘 Press button : for approximately 2 seconds.The windows an

21At a glanceExterior viewCockpitInstrument clusterMultifunction steering wheelCenter consoleOverhead control panelStorage compartmentsDoor control pa

219Controls in detailClimate controlAir conditioningThe air conditioning is operational while the engine is running and cools the interior air to the

220Controls in detailClimate controlDeactivating왘 Press button 9 (컄 page 210) again.The indicator lamp on the button goes out.Rear climate control*The

221Controls in detailClimate controlDeactivating rear climate control왘 Press button ´.The indicator lamp on the button goes out.The cooling function s

222Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*

223Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*1 Left side air vent, adjustable2 Windshield air vents3 Thumbwheel for air volume control for le

224Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*1 Temperature control, driver’s side2 Air distribution and air volume (automatic, manual)3 Air d

225Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*The automatic climate control is a 3-zone intelligent automatic climate control system. Your veh

226Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*The air conditioning will not engage (no cooling) if the A/C mode is deactivated (컄 page 234).De

227Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Operating the automatic climate control system in automatic modeYou can switch the automatic cli

228Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Adjusting air distributionUse the air distribution buttons 3, h, or j for the driver’s side, or

22At a glanceExterior view

229Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Adjusting air volumeFive blower speeds are available.왘 Press button  to decrease or button Q to

230Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*왘 Press button  to decrease or button Q to increase the air volume (컄 page 224) to the desired

231Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Maximum cooling MAXCOOLIf the air distribution control as well as the airflow volume control are

232Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Deactivating왘 Press button : (컄 page 224).The indicator lamp on the button goes out.At outside t

233Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Convenience opening:왘 Press button : for approximately 2 seconds.The windows and/or tilt/sliding

234Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*DeactivatingIt is possible to deactivate the air condi-tioning (cooling) function of the automat

235Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Deactivating왘 Press button ; (컄 page 224) again.The indicator lamp on the button goes out.Residu

236Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Rear automatic climate control (second row)The control panel is located at the rear of the front

237Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Operating from the frontDeactivating왘 Press button > (컄 page 224).The indicator lamp on the b

238Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Adjusting air distributionUse the air distribution controls 3 or 5 to adjust the air distributio

23At a glanceExterior viewItem Page1 Tailgate 119Power tailgate* 119Cargo compartment앫 Loading instructions앫 Cargo tie-down rings앫 Hooks앫 Expanding앫 C

239Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Adjusting air volumeAdjusting manuallyFive blower speeds are available.왘 Press button  to decre

240Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Rear automatic climate control (second and third row)*The rear automatic climate control for the

241Controls in detailPower windows왔 Power windowsThe door windows and the hinged quarter windows* are opened and closed electri-cally. The switches fo

242Controls in detailPower windowsDoor windows1 Left front door window2 Right front door window3 Right rear door window4 Left rear door windowOpening

243Controls in detailPower windows왘 Remove the obstruction.왘 Pull the respective door window switch past the resistance point again and release.Stoppi

244Controls in detailPower windowsSynchronizing the door windowsThe door windows must be synchronized앫 after the battery was disconnected앫 if the door

245Controls in detailPower windowsVehicles with tilt/sliding panel*If roller sunblinds are closed:왘 Press and hold button Œ on the SmartKey or SmartKe

246Controls in detailPower windowsVehicles without tilt/sliding panel왘 Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* at the driver’

247Controls in detailPower windowsVehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:왘 Press and hold the lock button on an outside door handle (컄 page 68) until the windows a

248Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof*Opening and closingWarning! GWhen closing the tilt/sliding sunroof, make sure that there is no danger

24At a glanceCockpit

249Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof*The tilt/sliding sunroof is opened and closed electrically. The switch for the tilt/sliding sunroof is

250Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof*Fully opening (Express-open) and closing (Express-close)왘 To fully open or close the tilt/sliding sunr

251Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof*왘 Switch off the ignition (컄 page 40) and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.Vehicles with KE

252Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* Roller sunblinds for the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panelThe tilt/sliding

253Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel왘 Switch on the ig

254Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*The tilt/sliding panel is opened and closed electrically. The switch for the tilt/sli

255Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*Fully opening (Express-open) the panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel왘 Pull the roof

256Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*왘 Reinsert the fuse in the fuse box.왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 39).왘 Push and h

257Controls in detailDriving systems왔 Driving systemsThe driving systems of your vehicle are described on the following pages:앫 Cruise control (컄 page

258Controls in detailDriving systems1 Setting current or higher speedAdjustment in 1 mph increments (to the resistance point) or 5 mph increments (pas

25At a glanceCockpitItem Page1 Cruise control lever 2582 Instrument cluster 263 Multifunction steering wheel304 Horn5 Steering wheel gearshift buttons

259Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting current speed왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed.왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever in di

260Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting a higher speedYou can increase the set speed in two ways.Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments왘

261Controls in detailDriving systemsAdjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up past the resistance poi

262Controls in detailDriving systemsAdjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever down past the resistance

263Controls in detailDriving systemsWarning! GDistronic is a convenience system. Its speed adjustment reduction capability is intended to make cruise

264Controls in detailDriving systemsDistronic does not act upon adverse sight and distance conditions. Do not use Distronic during conditions of fog,

265Controls in detailDriving systemsDistronic displays in the speedometer dial1 Set speedIf Distronic is activated, one or two cruise control speed se

266Controls in detailDriving systemsIf Distronic calculates that there is a dan-ger of collision:앫 The distance warning lamp l in the instrument clust

267Controls in detailDriving systemsDistronic menu in the control systemUse the DISTRONIC menu to display the current settings for your Distronic syst

268Controls in detailDriving systems1 Setting current or higher speedAdjustment in 1 mph increments (to the resistance point) or 5 mph increments (pas

26At a glanceInstrument cluster

269Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting a higher speedYou can increase the set speed in two ways.Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments왘

270Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting a lower speedYou can reduce the set speed in two ways.Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments왘 Bri

271Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting to last stored speed (“Resume” function)왘 Briefly pull the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 4 (컄

272Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting the following distance in DistronicYou can set the specified following distance for Distronic by varying t

273Controls in detailDriving systemsIncreasing distanceIncreasing the distance setting tells Distronic to maintain a greater following distance to the

274Controls in detailDriving systemsThe most likely cause for a malfunctioning system is a dirty sensor (located behind the hood grille), especially a

275Controls in detailDriving systemsLane changingDistronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes. There will be insufficient distance to the

276Controls in detailDriving systems왘 Switch on the distance warning func-tion in the control system (컄 page 185).1 Symbol for activated distance warn

277Controls in detailDriving systems1 ADS switch2 Indicator lamp for SPORT setting3 Indicator lamp for COMF settingThe following settings are availabl

278Controls in detailDriving systemsBasic settingsThere are two settings from which to choose:앫 Raised level, for driving on rough roads앫 Highway leve

27At a glanceInstrument clusterItem Page1 L Left turn signal indicator lamp2 To dim instrument cluster illumination1543 Reset button for:앫 Resetting t

279Controls in detailDriving systemsRaised levelOnly choose the raised level when the road conditions permit. Otherwise:앫 Fuel consumption may increas

280Controls in detailDriving systemsHighway level왘 Close all doors and the tailgate.왘 Start the engine (컄 page 53).The switch is located on the upper

281Controls in detailDriving systemsPermanent four-wheel drive (4MATIC)*Your vehicle is equipped with permanent four-wheel drive (4MATIC). Both, the f

282Controls in detailDriving systemsThe Parktronic system is an electronic aid designed to assist the driver during parking maneuvers. It visually and

283Controls in detailDriving systemsFront sensorsRear sensorsMinimum distanceIf the system detects an obstacle in this range, all the distance warning

284Controls in detailDriving systemsEach warning indicator is divided into five yellow and two red distance segments for either side of the vehicle. T

285Controls in detailDriving systemsSwitching on왘 Press Parktronic switch 1 once more.Indicator lamp 2 goes out.Parktronic system malfunctionIf only t

286Controls 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

287Controls in detailDriving systemsSwitching the rear view camera on and off왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 39).왘 Shift the automatic transmission t

288Controls in detailLoadingRoof rack*1 Trim cover왘 Flip roof trim covers 1 open.왘 Attach the roof rack to the attachment points under roof trim cover

28At a glanceInstrument cluster

289Controls in detailLoadingLoading instructionsLoad distributionThe gross vehicle weight which is the weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools, sp

290Controls in detailLoadingPlease pay attention to and comply with the following instructions when loading the vehicle and transporting cargo:앫 Alway

291Controls in detailLoadingSecond seat-rowTwo cargo tie-down rings are located in the footwell behind the driver’s and passenger seat.1 Cargo tie-dow

292Controls in detailLoadingExpanding cargo compartmentYou can separately fold each seat of the rear passenger compartment to expand the cargo compart

293Controls in detailLoading왘 Place seat belt in seat belt holder 1.왘 Pull release handle 2 on seat backrest 3 in direction of arrow.Seat backrest 3 i

294Controls in detailLoadingFolding second-row middle seat*왘 Fold the second-row middle seat to armrest position (컄 page 138).Armrest position1 Seat r

295Controls in detailLoading왘 Move the seat to be folded to its rear-most position (컄 page 134).왘 Remove the rear center console*, if so equipped (컄 p

296Controls in detailLoadingFolding third-row seats왘 Completely lower the head restraints of the third-row seats.1 Seat belt holder2 Release handle3 S

297Controls in detailLoadingReturning seats to their original posi-tionThird-row seats왘 Reach into strap 8 (컄 page 296) and pull seat backrest 3 (컄 pa

298Controls in detailLoadingLock status indicators (outboard second-row seats)Outboard second-row seat unlocked1 Lock status indicator2 Red markingWhe

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29At a glanceInstrument clusterItem Page8 Multifunction display with:앫 Trip odometer 155앫 Main odometer 1579 Tachometer with:< Seat belt telltale 8

299Controls in detailLoadingCargo compartment cover blindThe cargo compartment cover blind can be installed behind the third-row seats or the second-r

300Controls in detailLoadingInstalling blind왘 For installation behind second-row seats, install the blind extensions (컄 page 300).왘 Remove the covers

301Controls in detailLoadingWhen not in use, you can attach the cover blind extensions to the cover blind.5 Extension guide rail6 Mounting왘 With the c

302Controls in detailLoading앫 With the cargo compartment expanded in part (컄 page 292), use holders behind C-pillars 2 and the cargo tie-down rings in

303Controls in detailLoadingLoosening the cargo netBelt hook attached in the second-row footwell1 Buckle2 Belt hook3 Cargo tie-down ring왘 Loosen the t

304Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartments Glove box/CD changer*1 Glove box lid release2 Glove box lidOpening the glove box왘 Pull lid re

305Controls in detailUseful featuresClosing CD changer*1 CD changer왘 Gently push CD changer 1 up in direction of arrow until it engages.For informatio

306Controls in detailUseful featuresFront armrest storage compart-ment/telephone* trayThe storage compartment and the telephone* tray can be opened se

307Controls in detailUseful featuresRear storage compartmentA storage compartment is located in front of the second-row seats.Third-row storage compar

308Controls in detailUseful featuresParcel net in front passenger footwell1 Parcel netParcel nets on front seat backrests1 Parcel netCup holdersCup ho

30At a glanceMultifunction steering wheelItem Page1 Multifunction display 157Operating the control system1582 Selecting the submenu or setting the vol

309Controls in detailUseful featuresCard/ticket holder with bottle openerA card/ticket holder and a bottle opener are located in the cup holder of the

310Controls in detailUseful featuresCup holder in front of second-row seatsA cupholder is located in front of the second-row seats.Opening cup holder왘

311Controls in detailUseful featuresCupholders in third-row side trimCupholders are located in the side trims of the third-row seats.1 Cup holderAshtr

312Controls in detailUseful features1 Cover2 Ashtray insert왘 Grip ashtray insert 2 on the sides and pull it out upwards.Reinstalling ashtray insert왘 I

313Controls in detailUseful features1 Ashtray cover2 Ashtray insert왘 Push on ashtray insert 2 and pull it out upwards.Reinstalling ashtray insert왘 Ins

314Controls in detailUseful featuresPower outlets Power outlets are located앫 in the front passenger footwell (컄 page 314)앫 in the second-row footwell

315Controls in detailUseful featuresPower outlet in second-row footwell왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 39).왘 Flip up cover and insert electrical plug

316Controls in detailUseful featuresRemoving1 Rear center console2 Release handle3 Rear center console base4 Folding back5 Handle6 Anchorage points왘 P

317Controls in detailUseful featuresInstallingYou can install the rear center console in two different positions. In the most for-ward position (posit

318Controls in detailUseful featuresHeated steering wheel*The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel.The stalk is loca

31At a glanceCenter console왔 Center consoleUpper partItem Page1 COMAND system, see separate operating instructions2 Climate control 2083-zone automati

319Controls in detailUseful featuresTelephone*Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele-phone or a citizens band unit, should only be used inside th

320Controls in detailUseful featuresPlease note that these functions are only available with Mercedes-Benz approved mobile phones. Please contact an a

321Controls in detailUseful featuresRemoving mobile phone from mobile phone cradleExample illustration1 Release catch for mobile phone2 Mobile phone c

322Controls in detailUseful featuresTele Aid*Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aid acquaintance call, you will receive a user ID and password.

323Controls in detailUseful featuresSystem self-checkInitially, after switching on the ignition, malfunctions are detected and indicated (the indicato

324Controls in detailUseful featuresA voice connection between the Response Center and the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically

325Controls in detailUseful featuresRoadside Assistance button •The Roadside Assistance button • is located below the center armrest cover.1 Roadside

326Controls in detailUseful featuresThe Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes-Benz technician or arra

327Controls in detailUseful featuresWhen the connection is established, the message Call Connected appears in the multifunction display. The Tele Aid

328Controls in detailUseful featuresCall priorityIf other service calls such as a Roadside Assistance call or Information call are active, an Emergenc

32At a glanceCenter consoleLower partItem Page1 Storage compartment 3052 Front armrest telephone* tray release3063 Front armrest storage compartment r

329Controls in detailUseful featuresStolen Vehicle Recovery servicesIn the event your vehicle was stolen:왘 Report the incident to the police.The polic

330Controls in detailUseful featuresProgramming the integrated remote controlStep 1:왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 39).Step 2:왘 If you have previous

331Controls in detailUseful featuresStep 3:왘 Hold the end of the hand-held remote control 5 of the device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 in (5

332Controls in detailUseful featuresStep 9:왘 Press the “training” button on the garage door opener motor head unit.The “training light” is activated.Y

333Controls in detailUseful featuresReprogramming a single signal transmitter buttonTo program a device using a signal trans-mitter button previously

334Controls in detailUseful features앫 If another hand-held remote control is available for the same device, try the programming steps again using that

335Controls in detailUseful featuresTo make sure the display is correct, the compass must be set to the proper geographic zone (컄 page 180). It may al

336Controls in detailUseful featuresInfrared reflecting windshield*1 Infrared transparent areasYour vehicle is equipped with infrared reflecting glass

337OperationThe first 1000 miles (1500 km)Driving instructionsAt the gas stationEngine compartmentTires and wheelsWinter drivingMaintenanceVehicle car

338OperationIn the “Operation” section you will find detailed information on operating, main-taining and caring for your vehicle.The first 1000 miles

33At a glanceOverhead control panel왔 Overhead control panelItem Page1 Left reading lamp on/off 1502 Automatic interior lighting 1503 Rear interior lig

339OperationDriving instructions왔 Driving instructionsDrive sensibly – save fuelFuel consumption, to a great extent, depends on driving habits and ope

340OperationDriving instructionsPower assistance BrakesWarning! GWith the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering

341OperationDriving instructionsTo help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces (particularly salted roads), it is advisable t

342OperationDriving instructionsAfter hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for some time, rather than immediately park, so that the air stream wi

343OperationDriving instructionsParking TiresWarning! GDo not park this vehicle in areas where com-bustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can

344OperationDriving instructionsTreadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference

345OperationDriving instructionsMercedes-Benz recommends winter tires (컄 page 398) with a minimum tread depth of approximately 1/6in (4 mm) on all fou

346OperationDriving instructionsWinter driving instructionsThe most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt

347OperationDriving instructionsStanding waterTo prevent water from entering the pas-senger compartment or the engine com-partment if you must drive t

348OperationDriving instructionsDriving abroadAbroad, there is an extensive Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If you plan to drive into

34At a glanceStorage compartments

349OperationDriving instructionsCatalytic converter (gasoline engine)Your vehicle is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important

350OperationDriving instructionsEmission controlCertain engine systems serve to keep the toxic components of the exhaust gases within permissible lega

351OperationDriving instructionsWarning! G앫 Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compart

352OperationAt the gas stationRefuelingThe fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear. Locking/unlocking the v

353OperationAt the gas station왘 Briefly push on fuel filler flap at the position indicated the arrow.The fuel filler flap opens slightly.왘 Open the fu

354OperationAt the gas stationLow outside temperatures (diesel engine)To prevent malfunctions, diesel fuel with improved cold flow characteristics is

355OperationAt the gas stationEngine oil levelFor more information on engine oil, see “Engine oil” (컄 page 358).CoolantFor normal replenishing, use wa

356OperationEngine compartmentHoodOpeningWarning! GDo not pull the release lever while the vehi-cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced o

357OperationEngine compartmentThe hood lock release lever is located in the driver’s footwell.1 Hood lock release lever왘 Pull release lever 1 downward

358OperationEngine compartmentClosing왘 Let the hood drop from a height of approximately 1 ft (30 cm).The hood will lock audibly.왘 Check to make sure t

35At a glanceStorage compartmentsItem Page1 Parcel net in front passenger footwell3072 Glove box 3043 Door pocket4 Parcel net on front passenger seat

359OperationEngine compartment왘 Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean.왘 Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dipstick guide tube.왘 Pull out oil dipstick 1 again a

360OperationEngine compartmentBe careful not to spill any oil when adding. Avoid environmental damage caused by oil entering the ground or water.왘 Scr

361OperationEngine compartmentThe coolant expansion tank is located on the passenger side of the engine compart-ment.1 Cap2 Coolant expansion tank3 In

362OperationEngine compartmentWindshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system*The windshield washer reservoir is located in the engi

363OperationTires and wheels왔 Tires and wheelsContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for information on tested and recommended rims an

364OperationTires and wheelsTire care and maintenanceRegularly check the tire inflation pressure at least once a month. For more informa-tion on check

365OperationTires and wheelsTread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread de

366OperationTires and wheelsLoading the vehicleTwo labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. 1) The Tire and Loading Informat

367OperationTires and wheelsTire and Loading InformationTire and Loading Information placard1 Load limit information on the Tire and Loading Informati

368OperationTires and wheels1 Seating capacity information on the Tire and Loading Information placardSteps for determining correct load limit The fol

36At a glanceDoor control panelItem Page1 Inside door handle 1182 Central locking/unlocking switch1273 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment484 Selecti

369OperationTires and wheelsThe higher the weight of all occupants, the less cargo and luggage load capacity is available.For more information, see “T

370OperationTires and wheelsCertification labelEven after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue

371OperationTires and wheelsRecommended tire inflation pressureYour vehicle is equipped with the Tire and Loading Information placard located on the d

372OperationTires and wheelsThe Tire and Loading Information placard lists the recommended cold tire inflation pressures for maximum loaded vehicle we

373OperationTires and wheelsChecking tire inflation pressureRegularly check the tire inflation pressure at least once a month.Check and adjust the tir

374OperationTires and wheels왘 Install the valve cap.왘 Repeat this procedure for each tire.Run Flat Indicator (Canada only)While the vehicle is being d

375OperationTires and wheelsReactivating the Run Flat IndicatorThe tire inflation pressure monitor must be reactivated in the following situations:앫 i

376OperationTires and wheelsIf you wish to confirm activation:왘 Press button æ.The following message will appear in the multifunction display:Run Flat

377OperationTires and wheelsWarning! GThe TPMS does not indicate a warning for wrongly selected inflation pressures. Always adjust tire inflation pres

378OperationTires and wheelsTire inflation pressure warningsIf the system detects a significant loss of tire inflation pressure in one or more than on

37Getting startedUnlockingAdjustingDrivingParking and locking

379OperationTires and wheels왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 39).왘 Press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel repeat-edly until the stand

380OperationTires and wheels왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 39).왘 Press button j or k on the mul-tifunction steering wheel until the cur-rent inflati

381OperationTires and wheelsTire inflation pressure warningsIf the system detects a significant loss of tire inflation pressure in one or more than on

382OperationTires and wheelsIf you want to set new reference values manually:왘 Using the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door B-p

383OperationTires and wheels왘 Press button æ.The following message will appear in the multifunction display:Tire Pressure MonitorRestartedAfter drivin

384OperationTires and wheelsTire labelingBesides tire name (sales designation) and manufacturer name, a number of markings can be found on a tire.Foll

385OperationTires and wheelsGeneral:Depending on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the sidewall may have no letter or a letter prec

386OperationTires and wheelsFor additional information on tire load rating, see “Load identification” (컄 page 388).Tire speed ratingThe tire speed rat

387OperationTires 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

388OperationTires and wheelsLoad identification1 Load identificationIn addition to tire load rating, special load information 1 may be molded into the

38Getting startedThe “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay

389OperationTires and wheels1 DOT 2 Manufacturer’s identification mark3 Tire size4 Tire type code (at the option of the tire manufacturer)5 Date of ma

390OperationTires and wheelsMaximum tire load1 Maximum tire load ratingThe maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support.F

391OperationTires and wheelsAlways follow the recommended tire inflation pressure (컄 page 371) for proper tire inflation. Uniform Tire Quality Grading

392OperationTires and wheelsTreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rat-ing based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled cond

393OperationTires and wheelsTire ply material1 Plies in sidewall2 Plies under treadThis marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies i

394OperationTires and wheelsBarAnother metric unit for air pressure. There are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi) to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascal

395OperationTires and wheelsMaximum load ratingThe maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire.Maximum loaded vehicle weightT

396OperationTires and wheelsTire ply composition and material usedThis indicates the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric i

397OperationTires and wheelsIf applicable to your vehicle’s tire configu-ration, tires can be rotated according to the tire manufacturer’s recommended

398OperationWinter drivingBefore the onset of winter, have your vehicle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. This service inc

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

39Getting startedUnlockingUnlocking with KEYLESS-GO*With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can lock or unlock the vehicle without using the remote control

399OperationWinter drivingSnow chainsSnow chains should only be driven on snow-covered roads at speeds not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains a

400OperationMaintenanceWe strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center, in accordance with

401OperationMaintenanceClearing the maintenance service indicator messageThe maintenance service indicator mes-sage is automatically cleared앫 after ap

402OperationMaintenanceCalling up the maintenance service indicator displayYou can call up the maintenance service indicator display at any time to ch

403OperationVehicle care왔 Vehicle careCleaning and care of the vehicleRegular and proper care will help to main-tain the value of your vehicle. The be

404OperationVehicle careMercedes-Benz because of the possibility of incompatibility between materials used in the production process and others applie

405OperationVehicle careEngine cleaningPrior to cleaning the engine compartment make sure to protect electrical compo-nents and connectors from the in

406OperationVehicle careWhen taking the vehicle through an auto-matic conveyor type car wash, observe the following instructions.Vehicles with SmartKe

407OperationVehicle careOrnamental moldingsFor regular cleaning and care of ornamen-tal moldings, use a use damp cloth.Headlamps, brake lamps, tail la

408OperationVehicle care왘 Restart the engine after cleaning sen-sor cover 1.Cleaning the Parktronic* system sensors1 Parktronic system sensors in fron

40Getting startedUnlockingSmartKeyStarter switch0 For removing SmartKey1 Power supply for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment2 Ignition

409OperationVehicle careCleaning the windows and the wiper blades왘 Fold wiper arms forward until they snap into place.왘 Clean the wiper blade inserts

410OperationVehicle careCleaning the panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel*The rear part of the panorama roof has a protective layer on the inside. 왘

411OperationVehicle careHard plastic trim items왘 Use Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care, a soft, lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure.Steer

412OperationVehicle careLeather upholsteryPlease note that leather upholstery is a natural product and is therefore subject to a natural aging process

413Practical hintsWhat to do if …Where will I find ...?Unlocking/locking in an emergencyResetting activated head restraintsReplacing SmartKey batterie

414Practical hintsWhat to do if …Lamps in instrument cluster General information:If any of the following lamps in the instru-ment cluster fails to com

415Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/conse-quenceSuggested solution- The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while the engine is run

416Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/conse-quenceSuggested solution; (USA only)3 (Canada only)-vThe red brake warning lamp comes on

417Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/conse-quenceSuggested solution? (USA only)± (Canada only)The yellow engine malfunction indicat

418Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/conse-quenceSuggested solution? (USA only)± (Canada only)The yellow engine malfunction indicat

41Getting startedUnlockingSmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a SmartKey with integrated KEYLESS-

419Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutionv The yellow ESP® warning lamp comes on while the engine is runn

420Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution< The red seat belt telltale comes on for a maximum of 6 seco

421Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution< During driving the red seat belt telltale flashes and you a

422Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutionH USA only:Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction tellta

423Practical hintsWhat to do if …Warning! GEach tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the infla

424Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutionThe yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp in the fuel gauge come

425Practical hintsWhat to do if …Lamp in center consoleProblem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution59 The front passenger front air bag off i

426Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/consequenceSuggested solution59 The front passenger front air bag off indica-tor lamp does not

427Practical hintsWhat to do if …Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayWarning and malfunction messages appear in the multifunction disp

428Practical hintsWhat to do if …On the pages that follow, you will find a compilation of the most important warning and malfunction messages that may

42Getting startedUnlockingPosition 0Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with Smart

429Practical hintsWhat to do if …Text messagesDisplay message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionABSABS, ESP InoperativeSee Operator's M

430Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionABSUnavailableSee Operator’s ManualThe self-diagnosis has

431Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionDISTRONIC––– MPHYou have attempted to set a speed while d

432Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionDISTRONICAvailable AgainDistronic* had been deactivated a

433Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionDISTRONICCurrently UnavailableSee Operator’s ManualDistro

434Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionDepress braketo shift out of P.You have tried to shift th

435Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionESPInoperativeSee Operator’s ManualIn addition, the yello

436Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionESPUnavailableSee Operator’s ManualThe ESP® was deactivat

437Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionPShift to P or Nto start engine.You have attempted to sta

438Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequencePossible solutionFront Passenger AirbagEnabledSee Operator’s ManualFront pa

43Getting startedAdjusting왔 AdjustingSeatsWarning! GAll seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening o

439Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequencePossible solutionMonitor the 59 indicator lamp on the center console (컄 pag

440Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequencePossible solutionFront Passenger AirbagDisabledSee Operator’s ManualFront p

441Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequencePossible solutionMonitor the 59 indicator lamp on the center console (컄 pag

442Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionCheck tires,then restartRun Flat Indicator.There was a wa

443Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionTire Pressure MonitorInoperativeThe TPMS or Advanced TPMS

444Practical hintsWhat to do if …Symbol messagesDisplay symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionòReplace air filter.The air

445Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution#Battery/AlternatorStop VehicleThe battery

446Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution; (USA only)! (Canada only)ReleaseParking

447Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution; (USA only)3 (Canada only)CheckBrake Flui

448Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution•Coolant LevelStop car, switch engine off.

44Getting startedAdjustingSeat adjustmentThe seat adjustment switch is located on the entry side of each front seat base.1 Head restraint height (vehi

449Practical 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

450Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionB Top Up CoolantSee Operator’s ManualThe c

451Practical 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

452Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionc You are driving with one or more doors

453Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionFKeyNot DetectedThe SmartKey with KEYLESS-

454Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionFKey DetectedIn VehicleA SmartKey with KEY

455Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution.3rd Brake LampThe high mounted brake lamp

456Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution.Cornering LampLeftThe left corner-illumin

457Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution.License Plate LampLeftThe left license pl

458Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution.Marker LampFront LeftThe left front side

45Getting startedAdjustingSeat fore and aft adjustment왘 Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 5.Seat height왘 Press the switch up

459Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution. Switch Off LightsYou have removed the Sm

460Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution. Turn SignalRear LeftThe left rear turn s

461Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution4Reserve FuelThe fuel level has gone below

462Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionHTire Pressure(s)Please CorrectVehicles wi

463Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionHTire PressureCheck TiresThe tire pressure

464Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionn*Vehicle RisingWait BrieflyThe vehicle le

465Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionn*STOPCar Too LowThe AIRMATIC* is inoperat

466Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solutionn*CompressorCooling DownLevel control was

467Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?왔 Where will I find ...?First aid kitThe first aid kit is stored under the cargo compartment floor, see “Vehic

468Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?3 Securing hook왘 Release securing hook 3 (located be-low the floor handle) from holder.3 Securing hook4 Cargo

46Getting startedAdjustingRaising:왘 Manually adjust the height of head restraint 1 by pulling it upward.If head restraint 1 is fully retracted, push r

469Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Vehicle tool kit storage well casingExample illustration1 (vehicles with scissors-type jack)1 Wheel wrench2 El

470Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Screw-type vehicle jackStorage position왘 Push crank handle up.Operational position왘 Turn crank handle clockwis

471Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Setting up the collapsible wheel chockThe collapsible wheel chock serves to ad-ditionally secure the vehicle,

472Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Your vehicle is equipped with a spare wheel with collapsible tire. The spare wheel is located underneath the c

473Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?왘 Place spare wheel 2 into spare wheel well.Make sure spare wheel 2 is placed precisely on guide pins 1.왘 Inse

474Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the vehicleIf you cannot unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, open the dr

475Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyLocking the vehicleIf you cannot lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, lock the vehicl

476Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency왘 Insert a suitable object such as a coin into the slot of lock 1.왘 Turn lock 1 counterclockwise by

477Practical hintsResetting activated head restraints왔 Resetting activated head restraintsIf the active head restraints have been triggered in a rear-

478Practical hintsResetting activated head restraints왘 Repeat this procedure on the active head restraint for the second front seat.For information on

47Getting startedAdjustingMake sure that앫 you can reach the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows앫 you can move your legs freely앫

479Practical hintsReplacing SmartKey batteries왔 Replacing SmartKey batteriesIf the batteries in the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are disc

480Practical hintsReplacing bulbsBulbsSafe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-fore essential that all bu

481Practical hintsReplacing bulbsFront lampsRear lampsLamp Type1 Parking/standing lamp W 5 W2 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W3 Additional turn signal lampLED

482Practical hintsReplacing bulbsNotes on bulb replacement앫 Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating.앫 Switch the li

483Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs for front lampsBefore you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following first:왘 Turn the

484Practical hintsReplacing bulbsHigh beam headlamp bulbs왘 Turn cover 1 counterclockwise.왘 Remove cover 1.왘 Turn bulb socket 4 counterclockwise.왘 Pull

485Practical hintsReplacing bulbsLow beam and high beam flasher spot bulbsFront turn signal lamp bulbs왘 Pull bulb socket 1 out of the head-lamp housin

486Practical hintsReplacing bulbs4 Screws왘 Remove screws 4 that retain front fog lamp 1.왘 Remove front fog lamp 1.5 Front fog lamp bulb socket왘 Turn b

487Practical hintsReplacing bulbsAdditional turn signal lamps bulbsThe additional turn signal lamps in the exterior rear view mirrors have LEDs.If a m

488Practical hintsReplacing bulbs왘 Insert a suitable object such as a coin into the slot of lock 1.왘 Turn lock 1 clockwise (left side trim panel) or c

48Getting startedAdjustingMake sure that앫 you can reach the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows앫 you can move your legs freely앫

489Practical hintsReplacing wiper blades왔 Replacing wiper bladesFront wiper blades왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.Vehicles with KEYLESS-

490Practical hintsReplacing wiper bladesInstalling1 Wiper blade2 Attachment3 Guide tab4 Opening왘 With guide tab 3 sliding into opening 4, place wiper

491Practical hintsReplacing wiper bladesRemoving1 Wiper arm2 Wiper blade왘 Fold wiper arm 1 away from the rear window until it engages.왘 Turn wiper bla

492Practical hintsFlat tirePreparing the vehicle왘 Vehicles with AIRMATIC*: Make sure the vehicle level is set to highway level (컄 page 276).왘 Park the

493Practical hintsFlat tireMounting the spare wheelPreparing the vehicle왘 Prepare the vehicle as described (컄 page 492).왘 Take the wheel wrench and th

494Practical hintsFlat tire왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects.One wheel chock is i

495Practical hintsFlat tireChanging wheel on a slight declineAlways try lifting the vehicle using the jack on a level surface. However, should circums

496Practical hintsFlat tireThe jack take-up brackets are located directly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings as i

497Practical hintsFlat tireScrew-type jack (example illustration)Scissors-type jack (example illustration)왘 Vehicles with screw-type jack: Turn crank

498Practical hintsFlat tireMounting the spare wheel1 Wheel bolt for 18", 19", and 20" light al-loy wheels2 Wheel bolt for spare wheel (

Contents Safety and Security ... 69Occupant safety... 70Air bags ...

49Getting startedAdjustingThe buttons are located on the driver’s door control panel.1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror button2 Adjustment butt

499Practical hintsFlat tireInflating the collapsible tire왘 Take the electric air pump out of the vehicle tool kit storage well (컄 page 467).Electric a

500Practical hintsFlat tire왘 Inflate the spare wheel tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure given in the “Technical data” section (컄 page 529

501Practical hintsFlat tireLowering the vehicle왘 Vehicles with scissors-type jack: Attach ratchet to vehicle jack in such a way that the word DOWN can

502Practical hintsBleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)Driving the vehicle until the fuel tank is empty is not recommended. Otherwise, air may

503Practical hintsBattery왔 BatteryThe battery is located under the front passenger seat.The battery should always be sufficiently charged in order to

504Practical hintsBattery!The battery is a valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) battery, also referred to as “fleece” battery. Such batteries do not requi

505Practical hintsBatteryDisconnecting, removing, reinstalling and reconnecting the batteryStep 1 (Disconnecting)왘 Set the automatic transmission to p

506Practical hintsBattery왘 Switch off all electrical consumers.왘 Read and observe safety instructions and precautions (컄 page 503).왘 Open the front pa

507Practical hintsBattery왘 Switch off the ignition (컄 page 40).왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:왘 Make sure the

508Practical hintsBatteryStep 5 (Disconnecting)7 Battery cover mounting nuts왘 Unfasten and remove battery cover mounting nuts 7.Step 6 (Disconnecting)

50Getting startedDrivingFastening the seat beltsWarning! GMake sure that absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedal’s range of movement. Keep the

509Practical hintsBatteryStep 8 (Disconnecting)f Positive terminal with coverg Negative terminal왘 Disconnect battery negative lead from negative termi

510Practical hintsBattery왘 Connect the positive lead to the posi-tive terminal and fasten it’s cover (컄 page 509).왘 Connect the negative lead to the n

511Practical hintsJump starting왔 Jump startingIf the battery is discharged, the engine can be started with jumper cables and the bat-tery of another v

512Practical hintsJump startingThe jump-start contacts are located in the engine compartment.1 Negative (-) terminal2 Positive (+) terminal 3 Positive

513Practical hintsTowing the vehicle왔 Towing the vehicleMercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using

514Practical hintsTowing the vehicleIf you want the gear position to remain in neutral position N, observe the following instructions.Vehicles with Sm

515Practical hintsTowing the vehicle왘 Remove the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button from the starter switch (컄 page 41).왘 Insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-

516Practical hintsTowing the vehicleExample illustration R 550 4MATIC1 Towing eye coverRemoving cover왘 Press mark on cover 1 as indicated by the arrow

517Practical hintsTowing the vehicleStranded vehicleFreeing a stranded vehicle, on which the wheels are dug into sand or mud, should be done with the

518Practical hintsFusesThe electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to switch off malfunctioning power circuits.If a fuse is blown, the components and s

51Getting startedDriving1 Seat belt outlet2 Latch plate3 Buckle4 Release button왘 With a smooth motion, pull the seat belt out of seat belt outlet 1.Wa

519Practical hintsFusesFuse box in engine compartmentThe main fuse box is located on the pas-senger side of the engine compartment.왘 Open the hood (컄

520Practical hintsFusesFuse box in passenger compartmentThe fuse box is located behind a cover in the dashboard on the passenger side.왘 Open the front

521Technical dataParts serviceWarranty coverageIdentification labelsLayout of poly-V-belt driveEngineRims and tiresElectrical systemMain DimensionsWei

522Technical dataThe “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle.Parts serviceAll authorized Mercedes-Benz Light T

523Technical dataWarranty coverage왔 Warranty coverageYour vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Inf

524Technical dataIdentification labels1 Certification label (on driver’s B-pillar)The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found in the followin

525Technical dataIdentification labels4 Second-row seat5 VIN6 Carpet왘 Move second-row seat 4 on pas-senger side to the rear as far as possi-ble (컄 pag

526Technical dataLayout of poly-V-belt driveR 320 CDI 4MATIC1 Coolant pump2 Idler pulley3 Automatic belt tensioner4 Power steering pump5 Air condition

527Technical dataEngine왔 EngineModel R 320 CDI 4MATIC (251.122)1R 350 (251.156)1,2R 350 4MATIC (251.165)11The quoted data apply only to the standard v

528Technical dataEngineModel R 550 4MATIC (251.172)1,21The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck

52Getting startedDriving왘 Place the shoulder portion of the seat belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips.왘 Push latc

529Technical dataRims and tires왔 Rims and tires!Only use tires which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz a

530Technical dataRims and tiresSame size tiresModel R 320 CDI 4MATICR 3501R 350 4MATICR 320 CDI 4MATIC (Sport Package*)R 350 (Sport Package*)1R 350 4M

531Technical dataRims and tiresModel R 320 CDI 4MATIC (Sport Package*)R 350 (Sport Package*)1R 350 4MATIC (Sport Package*)R 550 4MATIC (Sport Package*

532Technical dataRims and tiresSpare wheelModel R 320 CDI 4MATICR 3501R 350 4MATICR 550 4MATIC21USA only.2Canada only.Rim (steel) 6.5 B x 18 H2Wheel o

533Technical dataElectrical system왔 Electrical systemModel R 3501R 350 4MATIC1USA only.R 550 4MATIC22Canada only.Generator (alternator) 14 V/150 A 14

534Technical dataMain DimensionsModel R 320 CDI 4MATICR 3501R 350 4MATIC1USA only.R 550 4MATIC22Canada only.Overall vehicle length 203.7 in (5173 mm)

535Technical dataWeights왔 WeightsRoof load max. 220 lb (100 kg)

536Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use products

537Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Power steering approx. 1.3 US qt (1.2 l) MB Power St

538Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Engine oilsEngine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability f

53Getting startedDrivingStarting the engine Automatic transmissionGearshift pattern for automatic transmissionP Park positionR Reverse gearN NeutralD

539Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Brake fluidOnly brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz

540Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Fuel requirementsGasoline engineOnly use premium unleaded fuel.앫 The octane number (posted at the pu

541Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasolines which con

542Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Coolant system design and coolant used determine the replacement interval. The replacement interval

543Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Anticorrosion/antifreezeYour vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum compon

544Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*Both the windshield washer system and headlamp

545IndexAABS 99Indicator lamp 414, 415Messages in the multifunction display 429Accelerator position, automatic transmission 197Accessory weight 393Acc

546IndexAutomatic climate control (3-zone)* 222Air conditioning, Cooling 233Air conditioning refrigerant 538Air distribution 228Air recirculation mode

547IndexBleeding the fuel system (diesel engine) 502Bolts, Spare wheel 498Bottle opener 309Brake Assist System see BASBrake fluid 539Checking 355Messa

548IndexClimate control 208Air conditioning, Cooling 219Air conditioning refrigerant 538Air distribution 213Air recirculation mode 216Air vents, Front

54Getting startedDrivingDiesel engine:왘 Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P.The transmission position indicator in the multifunction disp

549IndexDDate display, Setting 176Daytime running lamp mode 145Setting 177Deep water see Standing waterDefogging windshield 216, 230Defrosting, Front

550IndexDrinking and driving 339Driving 50Abroad 348Hydroplaning 344In winter 346, 398Instructions 50, 339Problems 62Safety systems 99Systems 257Throu

551IndexEngine coolant see CoolantEngine oil 358, 538Adding 359, 538Additives 538Changing 359, 538Checking level 358Consumption 358Filler neck 359Reco

552IndexFuel 352, 537, 539Additives 540Capacities, Fuel tank 537Consumption statistics 185Filling the tank 352Fuel filler flap and cap 352Fuel gauge 2

553IndexHHalogen headlamps see HeadlampsHands-free microphone 33Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 411Hazard warning flasher 150Head restraintsActive h

554IndexInstrument lighting see Instrument cluster, Illumination brightnessInstrument panel see Instrument clusterInstruments and controls see Cockpit

555IndexMessages in the multifunction display 453–454Opening the power windows(Summer opening feature) 244Opening the tilt/sliding panel*(Summer openi

556IndexLightingParking lamps 143Lighting, Exterior and interior 143Limp-home mode 202, 417, 418Loading see Vehicle loadingLoading terminology 393Loca

557IndexMultifunction display messages 427–466ABS 429, 436AIRMATIC* 465Brake fluid 447Brake pads 445Coolant 448–450Cruise control 430Doors 452EBP 446E

558IndexOdometer 155, 157Oil level see Engine oil, Checking levelOil see Engine oilOne-touch gearshifting 201Operating safety 16Operator’s Manual 10Or

55Getting startedDrivingGasoline engine왘 Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P.The transmission position indicator in the multifunction dis

559IndexPower windowsCleaning 409Convenience closing feature 245Door windows 241Hinged quarter windows* 243Opening/closing 241Rear door windows, Block

560IndexReplacing bulbs 480Backup lamps 480, 481, 487Brake lamps 480, 481, 487Fog lamps, Front 480, 481, 483, 485Fog lamp, Rear 480, 481, 487, 488Head

561IndexSeats 128Adjusting 43Easy entry/exit feature 128Heating* 139Memory function* 141Multicontour seat* 132Ventilation* 140Securing cargo 290Select

562IndexSRS 84Indicator lamp 424Messages in the multifunction display 437Standing lampsReplacing bulbs 480, 481Standing water, Driving through 347Star

563IndexTechnical data 538Air conditioning refrigerant 538Brake fluid 537, 539Coolant 537, 541Dimensions, Vehicle 534Electrical system 533Engine 527En

564IndexChecking 373Checking manually 373Checking tire pressure electronically, Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada onl

565IndexTurn signal lampsCleaning lenses 407Messages in the multifunction display 460Replacing bulbs 480Turn signals 59Additional in mirrors 481Bulbs

566IndexWWarning indicatorsParktronic* 283Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and warningWarning soundsDistance warning function* 275Distronic* (Canada

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56Getting startedDriving왘 Repeat the starting procedure (컄 page 53). Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery.왘 Get a jump start

57Getting startedDrivingAfter a cold start, the automatic transmis-sion shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter (gas

58Getting startedDrivingSwitching on headlampsFor more information on headlamps, see “Lighting” (컄 page 143).Low beam headlampsThe exterior lamp switc

ContentsControl system ... 157Multifunction display... 157Multifunction steering wheel... 158M

59Getting startedDrivingTurn signalsThe combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.Combination switch1 Turn signals, right2 Turn

60Getting startedDrivingSwitching on windshield wipers왘 Turn the combination switch to the desired position depending on the intensity of the rain.M W

61Getting startedDrivingAfter the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor.Single wipe왘 Press the combinatio

62Getting startedDriving6 Rear window wiper indicator왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 39).Activating intermittent wipe왘 Turn rear window wiper switch

63Getting startedDrivingThe coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C)The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine.왘 Stop the vehicle in

64Getting startedParking and lockingYou have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as foll

65Getting startedParking and lockingParking brake1 Parking brake pedal왘 Step firmly on parking brake pedal 1.When the engine is running, the warn-ing

66Getting startedParking and lockingTurning off the engine왘 Shift the automatic transmission to position P (컄 page 192).왘 Apply the parking brake (컄 p

67Getting startedParking and lockingIf you have started the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and cannot turn it off as described above:왘 R

68Getting startedParking and locking왘 Exit the vehicle and close all doors and the tailgate.Locking with the SmartKey왘 Press button ‹ on the SmartKey

ContentsPower tilt/sliding sunroof* ... 248Opening and closing... 248Synchronizing... 25

69 Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyPanic alarmDriving safety systemsAnti-theft systems

70Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyIn this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle.The restraint s

71Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GModifications to or work improperly conducted on restraint systems (such as seat belts and anchors, emer

72Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyAir bagsWarning! GAir bags are designed to reduce the poten-tial of injury and fatality in certain frontal impacts

73Safety and SecurityOccupant safety앫 Always sit as upright as possible, properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant restraint,

74Safety and SecurityOccupant safetySafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and air bagWarning! G앫 Damaged seat belts or belt

75Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWhen you sell your vehicle we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an

76Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyThe air bags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deploy-ment thresholds. You will then be

77Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyIn addition, the window curtain air bags 2 are deployed in certain vehicle rollovers.The front passenger side impa

78Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GIf the 59 indicator lamp illumi-nates when an adult or someone larger than a small individual is in the

ContentsOxidation catalyst(diesel engine)... 349Emission control ... 350Coolant temperature...

79Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyIf the 59 indicator lamp is illu-minated, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated and will not be deploye

80Safety and SecurityOccupant safety앫 If you must install a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you

81Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyThe 59 indicator lamp is lo-cated in the center console.1 59 indicator lampThe 59 indicator lamp 1 will be illumin

82Safety and SecurityOccupant safetySelf-test Occupant Classification Sys-temAfter turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pr

83Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GAlways fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure all of your passengers are properly re

84Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GUSE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY앫 Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other

85Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyEnhanced seat belt reminder systemWhen the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < will always illuminate f

86Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyIn an impact, emergency tensioning devices remove slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more

87Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyYou cannot remove the active head restraint on the driver’s and front passen-ger’s seats.For removal of the active

88Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyInfant and child restraint systemsWe recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while

ContentsReplacing wiper blades ... 489Front wiper blades ... 489Rear wiper blade ...

89Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyInfants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured in

90Safety and SecurityOccupant safety앫 If you must install a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you

91Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyChild seat anchors – LATCH typeThis vehicle is equipped with two LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) ty

92Safety and SecurityOccupant safety4 Anchors, third-row seats왘 Install a LATCH type child seat accord-ing to the manufacturer’s instructions.Installa

93Safety and SecurityOccupant safety2 Anchorage ring3 Hook4 Top tether strap왘 Guide top tether strap 4 between head restraint and top of seat backrest

94Safety and SecurityOccupant safety왘 Lower the head restraint if necessary (컄 page 135).Make sure the top tether strap can pass freely between the he

95Safety and SecurityOccupant safety왘 Move the head restraint to its upper-most position (컄 page 135).1 Seat backrest release strap2 Seat backrest3 Se

96Safety and SecurityOccupant safety4 Anchorage ring5 Hook6 Top tether strap왘 Guide top tether strap 6 between head restraint and top of seat backrest

97Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyBlocking of rear door window operationWith the override switch you can disable the rear side window switches in th

98Safety and SecurityPanic alarmAn audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate briefly.SmartKey1 Â buttonActivating왘 Press and hold button