Mercedes-Benz V-Class Series 2015 User manual

V-Class
Operating Instructions

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Index ....................................................... 3
Introduction ......................................... 24
At a glance ........................................... 31
Safety ................................................... 40
Opening and closing ........................... 71
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 88
Lights and windscreen wipers ......... 113
Climate control ................................. 130
Driving and parking .......................... 160
On-board computer/Displays .......... 232
Stowing and features ....................... 280
Transporting loads ............................ 290
Maintenance and care ...................... 298
Breakdown assistance ..................... 318
Wheels and tyres .............................. 326
Technical data ................................... 343
2Contents

1, 2, 3 ...
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 197
12 V socket ........................................ 287
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 314
Function/notes ............................. 221
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 249
Function/notes ................................ 65
Important safety notes .................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 144
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 135
Active light function ......................... 116
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 257
Active Parking Assist
Cancelling/stopping active park-
ing assistance ................................ 216
Detecting parking spaces .............. 213
Display message ............................ 264
Exiting a parking space .................. 215
Function/notes ............................. 212
Important safety notes .................. 212
Parking .......................................... 214
Towing a trailer .............................. 212
Active Service System
see Service interval display
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 68
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 257
Function/notes ............................. 117
Switching on/off ........................... 117
AdBlue®
Additive ......................................... 347
Display message ............................ 259
Displaying the level ........................ 243
Driving abroad ............................... 182
Exhaust gas aftertreatment ............. 27
Filler cap ........................................ 177
Filling capacity ............................... 348
Filling pump ................................... 177
Important safety notes .................. 347
Low outside temperatures ............. 347
Notes ............................................. 347
Purity ............................................. 348
Refill bottles .................................. 178
Refill canisters ............................... 178
Topping up ..................................... 176
Additional speedometer ................... 247
Additives
Diesel ............................................ 346
Engine oil ....................................... 349
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 115
AGILITY SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 171
Air filter (white display message) .... 261
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 158
Setting the centre air vents ........... 158
Setting the rear-compartment air
vents .............................................. 159
Setting the side air vents ............... 159
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation .......................... 47
Introduction ..................................... 45
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 41
Airbags
Display message ............................ 250
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 45
Sidebag ............................................ 46
Triggering ......................................... 52
Windowbag ...................................... 47
All-wheel drive
Display message (brake) ................ 252
Downhill Speed Regulation ............ 197
Index 3

DSR ............................................... 197
Function/notes ............................. 197
Ambient lamp
Changing a bulb (front door) .......... 120
Changing a bulb (vanity mirror) ...... 120
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Aquaplaning ....................................... 184
Armrests ............................................ 107
Ashtray ............................................... 287
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 243
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 244
ASSYST
Service interval display .................. 305
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Interior motion sensor ..................... 70
Tow-away protection ........................ 69
Attachments/add-on equipment ....... 28
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................. 207
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 257
see Lights
Automatic climate control
see Climate control
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 165
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 164
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 48
Problems ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 50
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 113
Automatic locking ............................... 77
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 172
AGILITY SELECT switch .................. 171
Changing gear ............................... 170
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 168
Display message ............................ 268
Driving tips .................................... 172
Emergency running mode .............. 174
Engaging drive position .................. 168
Engaging neutral ............................ 168
Engaging reverse gear ................... 168
Engaging the park position ............ 168
Gearshift recommendation ............ 173
Important safety notes .................. 168
Kickdown ....................................... 172
Manual shifting .............................. 172
Overview ........................................ 168
Problem (fault) ............................... 174
Rocking free .................................. 172
Shift ranges ................................... 170
Starting the engine ........................ 162
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ... 172
Trailer towing ................................. 172
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 169
Transmission positions .................. 169
Transmission program display ....... 169
Transmission programs ................. 171
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 174
Auxiliary heater
see Auxiliary warm-air heater
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary heating
see Auxiliary warm-air heater
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary ventilation
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary warm-air heater
Function/notes ............................. 152
Heater booster function (Immedi-
ate heating mode) .......................... 154
Immediate heating mode ............... 154
Important safety notes .................. 145
Problem (malfunction) ................... 157
Remote control .............................. 152
Setting departure time ................... 155
Switching on/off (remote con-
trol) ................................................ 152
Switching on/off (Timer) ............... 153
Timer ............................................. 153
4Index

Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 354
B
Ball coupling
Fitting ............................................ 228
Removing ....................................... 229
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Function/notes ................................ 66
Battery (auxiliary heating remote
control)
Changing (auxiliary warm-air
heater) ........................................... 155
Replacing (hot-water auxiliary
heater) ........................................... 149
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 73
Replacing ......................................... 74
Battery (vehicle)
Care ............................................... 310
Charging ........................................ 309
Connecting and fitting ................... 308
Disconnecting and removing ......... 307
Display message ............................ 259
Important safety notes .................. 305
Jump starting ................................. 319
Location ......................................... 307
Bed
see Rear bench seat
Before pulling away
Important safety notes .................. 161
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 52
Bench berth
see Rear bench seat
Bench seat/berth
see Rear bench seat
Bicycle rack ....................................... 296
Bio-diesel ........................................... 346
Bleeding the fuel system .................. 167
Blind Spot Assist
Activating ....................................... 203
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 245
Collision warning ........................... 203
Display message ............................ 266
Important safety notes .................. 202
Monitoring range of the sensors .... 202
Notes/function .............................. 201
Trailer towing ................................. 203
Warning display ............................. 203
Blower
see Climate control
BlueTEC
Topping up AdBlue® ....................... 176
BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreat-
ment
Notes ............................................... 27
BlueTEC®
AdBlue® service product ................ 347
Exhaust gas aftertreatment notes .... 27
Bonnet
Closing ........................................... 299
Display message ............................ 270
Important safety notes .................. 298
Opening ......................................... 299
Bottle holders .................................... 286
Brake
Display message (all-wheel drive) .. 252
EBD .................................................. 66
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Checking the level ......................... 303
Display message ............................ 252
Notes ............................................. 349
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................. 124
Trailer display message ................. 257
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 68
Display message ............................ 258
Brake pads/linings
New ............................................... 183
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
Index 5

Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 200
BAS .................................................. 66
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 349
Checking brake fluid level .............. 303
Display message ............................ 249
Driving tips .................................... 183
Hill start assist ............................... 164
Important safety notes .................. 183
New brake pads/linings ................ 183
Parking brake ................................ 179
Warning lamp ................................. 273
Breakdown
Fire extinguisher ............................ 319
Vehicle tool kit ............................... 318
see Towing away
Buttons on the steering column ...... 233
C
Calling up a fault
see Display messages
Camera
see 360° camera
see Reversing camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash
see Care
Car wash (care) ................................. 311
Care
360° camera ................................. 314
Automatic car wash ....................... 311
Carpets .......................................... 317
Display ........................................... 316
Exterior lighting ............................. 313
Gear or selector lever .................... 316
High-pressure cleaner .................... 312
Interior ........................................... 316
Notes ............................................. 310
Paint .............................................. 312
Plastic trim .................................... 316
Reversing camera .......................... 314
Roof lining ...................................... 317
Seat belt ........................................ 317
Seat cover ..................................... 316
Sensors ......................................... 314
Sliding door ................................... 315
Steering wheel ............................... 316
Trim pieces .................................... 316
Washing by hand ........................... 311
Washing the engine ....................... 312
Wheels ........................................... 313
Windows ........................................ 313
Wiper blades .................................. 313
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 240
Central locking
Automatic locking ............................ 77
Emergency unlocking ....................... 73
Locking/unlocking (buttons) ........... 75
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 72
Central locking system
see Central locking
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 37
Middle section ................................. 36
Upper section .................................. 35
Changing a bulb
Ambient lamp in the front door ...... 120
Boot lamp in the side trim panel .... 120
Halogen headlamps ....................... 121
LED light sources ........................... 121
Mirror lamp in the roof lining ......... 120
Rear interior light in the roof lining .. 119
Signal and ambient light in the tail-
gate ............................................... 120
Changing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 122
Fitting/removing a rear lamp clus-
ter .................................................. 124
Fitting/removing the cover in the
front wheel arch ............................. 122
Fitting/removing the tail lamp ....... 124
Overview of lamp types (front
bulbs) ............................................. 122
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs) ............................................. 123
Parking lamp (front) ....................... 123
Parking lamp (rear) ........................ 124
Side lamp ....................................... 123
Turn signals (front) ......................... 123
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 124
see Changing light bulbs
Child
Restraint system .............................. 55
6Index

Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 59
ISOFIX .............................................. 56
On the front-passenger seat ............ 58
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 59
Recommendations ........................... 62
Suitable positions ............................ 59
Top Tether ....................................... 57
Child-proof lock
Hinged window ................................ 65
Sliding door ..................................... 64
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 64
Cigarette lighter ................................ 287
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 314
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 315
Climate control
Adjusting airflow ............................ 138
Auxiliary heater .............................. 145
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 145
Auxiliary warm-air heater ............... 152
Controlling automatically ............... 137
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 144
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 135
Demisting the windows .................. 143
Demisting the windscreen ............. 142
Hot-water auxiliary heater ............. 146
Important safety notes .................. 130
Indicator lamp ................................ 137
Information on TEMPMATIC (air-
conditioning system) ..................... 132
Information on THERMOTRONIC
(3-zone automatic climate con-
trol) ................................................ 134
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 144
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 137
Rear control panel ......................... 133
Setting the air distribution ............. 141
Setting the air vents ...................... 158
Setting the airflow ......................... 142
Setting the climate mode ............... 138
Setting the temperature ................ 141
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 144
Switching on/off ........................... 135
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 145
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 143
Switching the synchronisation
function on and off ........................ 142
Systems overview .......................... 130
TEMPMATIC control panel (air-
conditioning system) ..................... 131
THERMOTRONIC control panel (3-
zone automatic climate control) .... 133
Co-driver's seat
see Seats
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 31
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the dis-
tance warning function .................. 245
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 200
Display message ............................ 264
Distance warning function ............. 199
Operation/notes ............................ 199
Collision warning
see COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 316
Combination switch .......................... 114
Communications devices
Type approval/frequency .............. 343
Communications equipment
Operation ....................................... 289
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime driving lights
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 236
Control panel
above the windscreen ...................... 38
Centre console ................................ 35
Climate control ................................ 35
Driver's door .................................... 39
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 87
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 144
Conversions/equipment .................... 28
Index 7

Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 302
Display message ............................ 261
Filling capacity ............................... 351
Notes ............................................. 350
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 233
Topping up ..................................... 302
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 30
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 256
Function/notes ............................. 116
Crosswind Assist ................................. 68
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 186
Activation conditions ..................... 186
Calling up the stored speed ........... 186
Cruise control lever ....................... 186
Deactivating ................................... 187
Display message ............................ 266
Displaying the speed ..................... 186
Driving system ............................... 185
Important safety notes .................. 186
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 186
Problem (malfunction) ................... 187
Selecting ........................................ 186
Setting a speed .............................. 187
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 186
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 286
Important safety notes .................. 285
Rear compartment ......................... 286
Cup holders
see Cup holder
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Date
Setting (auxiliary warm-air
heater) ........................................... 154
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 259
Replacing bulbs ............................. 123
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 113
Declarations of conformity ................. 26
Diagnostics connection
Operating safety and vehicle
approval ........................................... 26
Diesel .................................................. 346
Diesel additives
see Additives
Diesel particle filter
Short-distance driving .................... 181
Digital Operating Instructions ........... 24
Digital speedometer ......................... 236
Digital TV
see TV
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 256
Driving abroad ............................... 182
Replacing bulbs ............................. 122
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 246
Switching on/off ........................... 113
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 168
Display
Function/notes ............................. 235
see Display message
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
Driving systems ............................. 262
Important safety notes .................. 248
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 248
Engine ............................................ 259
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 248
Introduction ................................... 248
Key ................................................ 271
Lights ............................................. 256
Safety systems .............................. 249
Service interval display .................. 305
Tyres .............................................. 267
Vehicle ........................................... 268
8Index

Distance control
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Distance recorder
see Trip meter
Distance warning function ............... 199
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 278
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 192
Activation conditions ..................... 192
Cruise control lever ....................... 191
Deactivating ................................... 195
Display message ............................ 262
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 195
Driving tips .................................... 192
Front-end collision warning ............ 190
Function/notes ............................. 190
Important safety notes .................. 190
Selecting ........................................ 191
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 194
Setting the speed .......................... 194
Storing and maintaining the cur-
rent speed ..................................... 194
Door
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 72
Changing bulbs (ambient lamp) ..... 120
Control panel ................................... 39
Display message ............................ 270
Emergency locking ........................... 73
Emergency unlocking ....................... 73
Downhill Speed Regulation .............. 197
Drive system
DSR ............................................... 197
Driver's door and co-driver's door ..... 77
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
AdBlue® ......................................... 182
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 182
Fuel ................................................ 182
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 182
Driving on flooded roads .................. 184
Driving safety system
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 66
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 65
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 66
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
Important safety guidelines ............. 65
Overview .......................................... 65
Driving system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 199
Driving systems
4MATIC .......................................... 197
360°camera .................................. 221
Active Parking Assist ..................... 212
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 207
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 201
Cruise control ................................ 185
Display message ............................ 262
Distronic Plus ................................ 190
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 203
PARKTRONIC ................................. 209
Reversing camera .......................... 217
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 188
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 205
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 184
Automatic transmission ................. 172
Brakes ........................................... 183
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 196
Downhill gradient ........................... 183
Driving abroad ............................... 182
Driving in mountainous areas ........ 185
Driving in winter ............................. 184
Driving on flooded roads ................ 184
Driving on wet roads ...................... 184
General .......................................... 181
Icy road surfaces ........................... 184
Important safety notes .................. 160
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 183
New brake disks ............................ 183
New brake pads/linings ................ 183
Overrun mode ................................ 181
Running-in tips ............................... 160
Short journeys ............................... 181
Snow chains .................................. 329
Speed limitation ............................. 181
Towing a trailer .............................. 226
Index 9

Wet road surface ........................... 183
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 263
Function/notes ............................. 197
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 240
E
E/e mark ............................................ 343
EASY PACK tailgate
Changing bulbs (signal and ambi-
ent light) ........................................ 120
EASY-PACK tailgate
Display messages .......................... 269
Important safety notes .................... 82
Obstacle detection with reversing
feature ............................................. 82
Opening dimensions ...................... 352
Opening/closing .............................. 83
Problems with the tailgate ............... 84
Programming the key button ........... 83
Resetting ......................................... 84
Setting the opening angle of the
tailgate ............................................. 83
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ................................ 66
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 165
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 164
Deactivating/activating ................. 166
General information ....................... 164
Important safety notes .................. 164
Electric sliding door
Function ........................................... 79
important safety notes ..................... 78
Obstacle detection ........................... 79
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 79
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Programming the key button ........... 81
Resetting ......................................... 81
Reversing feature ............................. 79
Electric tailgate
see EASY-PACK tailgate
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electrical sliding door
Opening/closing from the inside ..... 80
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 73
Inserting .......................................... 73
Locking vehicle ................................ 73
Removing ......................................... 73
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 73
Engine
Altitude limit (diesel engine) .......... 185
Changing the power output ............. 26
Cleaning instructions ..................... 312
Display message ............................ 259
ECO start/stop function ................ 164
Engine number ............................... 344
Jump-starting ................................. 319
Operating safety .............................. 26
Running irregularly ......................... 167
Starting .......................................... 162
Starting problems .......................... 167
Stopping ........................................ 180
Technical data ............................... 351
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 324
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 276
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 343
Problem (fault) ............................... 167
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 349
10 Index

Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) ...................................... 300
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 301
Display message ............................ 262
Filling capacity ............................... 349
Information about oil consump-
tion ................................................ 349
Notes about oil grades ................... 348
Oil change ...................................... 349
Oil level (note) ............................... 300
Topping up ..................................... 301
Viscosity ........................................ 349
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 25
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating ................... 67
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 244
Crosswind Assist ............................. 68
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety guidelines ............. 67
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Exhaust filter
see Diesel particle filter
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 110
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 111
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 110
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 110
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 111
Resetting ....................................... 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 111
F
Fault message
see Display messages
Fire extinguisher ............................... 319
First-aid kit ......................................... 319
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 338
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 338
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 336
Raising the vehicle ......................... 336
Removing a wheel .......................... 337
Removing and fitting the spare
wheel ............................................. 341
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 336
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 336
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 116
Folding table ...................................... 282
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 343
Two-way radio ................................ 343
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ......................................... 48
Problems ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 50
Fuel
Additives (diesel) ........................... 346
Consumption information .............. 346
Consumption statistics .................. 236
Diesel at very low outside temper-
atures ............................................ 346
Diesel particle filter ....................... 181
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 236
Displaying the range ...................... 236
Driving abroad ............................... 182
Flow improver ................................ 346
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 345
Problem (malfunction) ................... 176
Quality (diesel) ............................... 346
Refuelling ....................................... 174
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 345
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 260
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 236
Gauge .............................................. 32
Fuel tank
Problem (malfunction) ................... 176
Index 11

Fuses .................................................. 325
G
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 28
Glove compartment .......................... 280
Guide rail
Maximum tensile strength ............. 353
Guide rails
Fitting lashing eyelets .................... 293
H
Handling control system
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 115
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 106
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 106
Important safety notes .................. 106
Removing/fitting ........................... 106
Headlamps
Changing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ............................................ 121
Changing bulbs (LED headlamps) .. 121
Misting up ...................................... 118
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heater booster function
see Auxiliary warm-air heater
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 312
Hill start assist .................................. 164
Hinged window
Child-proof lock ............................... 65
Hinged windows
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Hot-water auxiliary heater
Display message ............................ 270
Function/notes ............................. 146
Heater booster function ................. 146
Important safety notes .................. 145
Problem (malfunction) ................... 151
Remote control .............................. 148
Setting a departure time (remote
control) .......................................... 149
Switching on/off ........................... 147
Switching on/off (control panel in
the centre console) ........................ 147
Switching on/off (remote con-
trol) ................................................ 148
I
Immobiliser .......................................... 69
Implied warranty ................................. 24
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 278
Coolant .......................................... 276
Engine diagnostics ......................... 276
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 257
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator ...... 28
Inspection
see ASSYST
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 33
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 232
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 246
Display message ............................ 258
Overview ........................................ 115
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 246
Interior lighting
Ambient lighting ............................. 119
Automatic control system .............. 118
Changing bulbs .............................. 119
General notes ................................ 118
Manual control ............................... 119
Notes on changing bulbs ............... 119
Overview ........................................ 118
Reading lamp ................................. 118
Rear interior light in the grab han-
dle ................................................. 119
Repacing bulbs .............................. 119
Switching the rear compartment
lighting on centrally ....................... 119
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 70
Function ........................................... 70
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Priming ............................................ 70
Switching off .................................... 70
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 56
J
Jack
Jacking points ................................ 336
Storage location ............................ 318
Using ............................................. 336
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 319
K
Key
Changing the battery ....................... 74
Checking the battery ....................... 74
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 87
Display message ............................ 271
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 72
Emergency key element ................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 71
Loss ................................................. 75
Modifying the programming ............. 72
Position in the ignition lock ............ 161
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 75
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 161
Kickdown ........................................... 172
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 204
Display message ............................ 265
Function/information .................... 203
Setting sensitivity (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 245
Setting the sensitivity .................... 204
Lashing eyelets
Fitting ............................................ 293
Lashing points and lashing materi-
als
Permissible tensile load ................. 352
LED light sources
Replacing ....................................... 121
Licence plate lamp
Display message ............................ 258
Licence plate lighting
Changing bulbs .............................. 121
Light sensor (display message) ....... 257
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 246
Active light function ....................... 116
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 117
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 113
Changing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ............................................ 121
Changing bulbs (interior lights) ...... 119
Cornering light function ................. 116
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 113
Display message ............................ 256
Driving abroad ............................... 182
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 116
Hazard warning lamps ................... 115
Headlamp flasher ........................... 115
Headlamp range ............................ 115
Important safety notes .................. 113
Intelligent Light System (func-
tion) ............................................... 115
Light switch ................................... 113
Main-beam headlamps ................... 115
Motorway mode ............................. 116
Parking lamps ................................ 113
Rear foglamp ................................. 114
Replacing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ............................................ 121
Replacing bulbs (LED headlamps) .. 121
Side lamps ..................................... 113
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) ..................... 113
Turn signals ................................... 114
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 186
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 191
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 188
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Index 13

Load compartment
Options .......................................... 292
Seating ............................................ 92
Load distribution ............................... 291
Load protection net ........................... 293
Load securing aids
Load protection net ....................... 293
Load-securing aids
Load compartment partition .......... 295
Loading guidelines ............................ 290
Loads
Securing ........................................ 292
Transporting .................................. 290
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Emergency locking ........................... 73
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Lubricant additives
see Additives
Luggage compartment partition
Folding up/down ........................... 295
Important safety notes .................. 295
Removing/fitting ........................... 296
Storage compartments .................. 295
Lumbar support ................................... 90
M
M+S tyres ........................................... 328
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 117
Display message ............................ 258
Replacing bulbs ............................. 123
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Maintenance ...................................... 304
Maintenance points under the bon-
net ...................................................... 300
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 163
Gear lever ...................................... 162
Pulling away ................................... 162
Shift recommendation ................... 163
Starting the engine ........................ 162
Maximum speed
Speed limitation ............................. 181
Media Interface
Connections .................................. 281
Memory card (audio) ......................... 240
Memory function ............................... 111
Mercedes-Benz Service24h .............. 319
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 248
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors .............................. 110
Important safety notes .................. 109
Rear-view mirror ............................ 110
see Vanity mirror
Misted-up windows
see Climate control
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 241
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 288
Type approval/frequency .............. 343
Model
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 72
Motor oil additives
see Additives
Motorway mode ................................ 116
MP3
Operating ....................................... 240
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 237
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 160
O
Occupant safety
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation .......................... 47
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Important safety notes .................... 40
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 65
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PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 54
Restraint system introduction .......... 40
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 40
Odometer
Displaying ...................................... 235
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 243
Assistance menu ........................... 244
Checking the oil level ..................... 300
Display messages .......................... 248
Displaying a service message ........ 305
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 195
Factory settings ............................. 247
Important safety notes .................. 232
Instrument cluster menu ............... 246
Light menu ..................................... 246
Media menu ................................... 239
Menu overview .............................. 235
Message memory .......................... 248
Navigation menu ............................ 237
Operating the TV ............................ 241
Operating video DVD ..................... 240
Operation ....................................... 233
Radio menu ................................... 239
Service menu ................................. 243
Settings menu ............................... 244
Standard display ............................ 235
Telephone menu ............................ 241
Trip menu ...................................... 235
Vehicle menu ................................. 247
Operating Instructions
Before the first journey .................... 24
Digital and printed operating
instructions ...................................... 24
General notes .................................. 24
Implied warranty .............................. 24
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Operating safety
Implied warranty .............................. 24
Operating safety and registration
Attachments/add-on equipment ..... 28
Changes in engine performance ...... 26
Installations and conversions ........... 28
Notes on body/equipment
mounting directives ......................... 28
Operating safety and vehicle
approval
BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreat-
ment ................................................ 27
Correct use ...................................... 24
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Notes on operating the vehicle ........ 26
Qualified specialist workshops ........ 27
Registering your vehicle ................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 233
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Overrevving range ............................. 233
Overrun mode .................................... 181
P
Paint code .......................................... 344
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 312
Parking
360° camera ................................. 221
Important safety notes .................. 179
Parking brake ................................ 179
Reversing camera .......................... 217
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 212
see 360° camera
see PARKTRONIC
see Reversing camera
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 254
Electric parking brake .................... 179
Emergency braking ........................ 180
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 258
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 123
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 124
Switching on/off ........................... 113
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 211
Display message ............................ 264
Driving system ............................... 209
Index 15

Function/notes ............................. 209
Important safety notes .................. 209
Problem (fault) ............................... 212
Roll-back warning .......................... 210
Sensor range ................................. 209
Trailer towing ................................. 211
Warning display ............................. 210
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 41
Passenger compartment air-condi-
tioning system
see Climate control
Passenger compartment heating
see Climate control
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 65
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 316
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 54
PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 255
Preparing for a journey
Checks in the vehicle ..................... 161
Visual check of the vehicle exte-
rior ................................................. 161
Preventative passenger protection
see PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory
occupant protection)
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 163
Hill start assist ............................... 164
Manual transmission ...................... 162
Q
QR code
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
R
Radiator cover ..................................... 28
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 239
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Rain sensor
Setting the sensitivity .................... 125
Reading lamp ..................................... 118
Rear bench seat
Adjusting the backrest ..................... 95
Basic position .................................. 95
Bed extension (bench seat/
berth) ............................................. 105
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature ............... 94
Face-to-face position ....................... 97
Fitting options .................................. 92
Folding up/down ............................. 96
General notes .................................. 91
General notes (bench seat/
berth) ............................................. 102
Removing/fitting ............................. 97
Removing/fitting (bench seat/
berth) ............................................. 103
Retainer loops (bench seat/
berth) ............................................. 102
Seat anchorage ................................ 91
Seat rails .......................................... 91
Seating variants ............................... 92
Setting up and folding away the
berth (bench seat/berth) ............... 105
Sliding .............................................. 95
Sliding (bench seat/berth) ............ 102
Stowage compartments (bench
seat/berth) .................................... 281
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating the air
conditioning ................................... 135
Seating variants ............................... 92
Setting the air vents ...................... 159
Setting the temperature ................ 141
Switching interior lighting on/off ... 119
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 258
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Rear foglamps
Replacing bulbs ............................. 124
Rear lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................. 124
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Rear rack
Notes ............................................. 296
Rear racks
Maximum payload .......................... 353
Rear seat
Adjusting the backrest ..................... 99
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature ............... 98
Seat anchorage ................................ 91
Seat rails .......................................... 91
Rear seats
Face-to-face position ..................... 101
Folding down/up ............................. 99
General notes .................................. 91
Removing/fitting ........................... 101
Sliding .............................................. 99
Turning ............................................. 99
Rear view camera
Important safety notes .................. 217
Rear window (which can be opened
separately)
Important safety notes .................... 84
Opening/closing .............................. 84
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Programming the key button ........... 84
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 144
Switching on/off ........................... 143
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 127
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Rear-compartment air-condition-
ing system
see Climate control
Rear-compartment heating
see Climate control
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 111
Dipping (manual) ........................... 110
Recycling
see Protection of the environment
Reducing agent
see AdBlue®
Refuelling
AdBlue® ......................................... 176
Fuel filler flap ................................. 175
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Refuelling process ......................... 175
see Fuel
Regeneration
see Diesel particle filter
Remote control
Auxiliary warm-air heater ............... 152
Changing battery (auxiliary warm-
air heater) ...................................... 155
Hot-water auxiliary heater ............. 148
Replacing the battery (hot-water
auxiliary heater) ............................. 149
see Key
Replacing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 124
Daytime driving lights .................... 123
important safety notes ................... 121
Interior lighting .............................. 119
Main-beam headlamps ................... 123
Rear foglamps ................................ 124
Rear lamps ..................................... 124
Reversing lamp .............................. 124
Rescue card ......................................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 262
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 145
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 256
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Rev counter ........................................ 233
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 314
Coupling up a trailer function ........ 220
Function/notes ............................. 217
General notes ................................ 217
Messages in the display ................. 218
Reverse parking ............................. 219
Switching on/off ........................... 218
Wide-angle function ....................... 221
Reversing feature
Electric sliding door ......................... 79
Side windows ................................... 85
Reversing lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................. 124
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 258
Index 17

Roof carrier
Maximum payload .......................... 353
Notes ............................................. 296
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 317
Roof load (roof carrier) ..................... 353
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Operating safety .............................. 26
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Swivel seat ....................................... 90
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 43
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 44
Adjusting the height ......................... 43
Cleaning ......................................... 317
Fastening ......................................... 43
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Introduction ..................................... 41
Releasing ......................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 272
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 90
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 89
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 90
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 106
Armrest .......................................... 107
Cleaning the cover ......................... 316
Correct driver's seat position ........... 88
Important safety notes .................... 88
Seat heating .................................. 107
Seat ventilation .............................. 108
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 111
Securing loads
Fitting lashing eyelets .................... 293
Selecting gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 314
Service interval display
ASSYST (active Service System) .... 305
Calling up the service due date ...... 305
Hiding a service message .............. 305
Notes ............................................. 305
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 243
Service phone number ...................... 319
Service products
AdBlue® special additives .............. 347
Bio-diesel ....................................... 346
Brake fluid ..................................... 349
Coolant (engine) ............................ 350
Engine oil ....................................... 348
Fuel ................................................ 345
Important safety notes .................. 344
Washer fluid ................................... 351
Setting the air distribution ............... 141
Setting the airflow ............................ 142
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 247
On-board computer ....................... 244
Shift recommendation ...................... 235
Short journeys (diesel particle fil-
ter) ...................................................... 181
Side lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................. 123
Side window
Child-proof lock ............................... 65
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 87
Convenience opening ...................... 87
Hinged side windows ....................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Opening/closing the hinged win-
dow .................................................. 86
Overview .......................................... 85
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Resetting ......................................... 87
Sidebag ................................................ 46
Signal and ambient light
Changing a bulb ............................. 120
Sliding door
Child-proof lock ............................... 64
Cleaning ......................................... 315
18 Index