2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W164) Owners Manual

M-Class Operator’s Manual

Symbols Trademarks ® : R AdBlue ® is a registered trademark of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). R BabySmart TM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp. R Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. R ESP ® and PRE-SAFE ® are registered trademarks of Daimler. R HomeLink ® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. R SIRIUS and related marks are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: G Warning! Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. ! Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle. i Helpful hints or further information you may find useful. X This symbol points to instructions for you to follow. X A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. Y page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. YY This continuation symbol marks a warning or procedure which is continued on the next page. Display Text in displays, such as the control system, are printed in the type shown here.

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and will provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time: R Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. R Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. R Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Daimler Company 1645841383 É1645841383}ËÍ

Index ....................................................... 4 Introduction ......................................... 20 At a glance ........................................... 25 Safety and security ............................. 35 Controls in detail ................................. 69 Operation ........................................... 209 Practical hints ................................... 267 Technical data ................................... 345 Contents 3

1, 2, 3 ... 115V AC Socket ................................. 198 3-zone automatic climate control see Climate control system 4-ETS see ETS/4-ETS 4MATIC see All-wheel drive (4MATIC) A ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 62 Indicator lamp ................................ 298 Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 273, 284 Accessory weight .............................. 239 Accidents ........................................... 107 Air bags ........................................... 37 Distance warning function ............. 151 Emergency calls (Tele Aid) ............. 200 NECK-PRO active front head restraints ........................................ 53 Active Bi-Xenon headlamps Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 293 see Headlamps Adaptive Damping System see ADS AdBlue ® ...................................... 331, 361 Capacity, AdBlue ® tank ................. 358 Refilling ......................................... 332 Additives Engine oil ....................................... 359 Gasoline ......................................... 361 Address change ................................... 22 ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 156 Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS) ................................................. 223 Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 281, 296 Air bags ................................................ 37 Emergency call upon deployment . . 200 Front, driver and passenger ............. 40 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp (Canada only) ........................................ 46, 305 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp (USA only) ........ 42, 305 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 275 OCS (Occupant Classification System) ........................................... 42 Safety guidelines ............................. 39 Side impact ...................................... 40 Window curtain ................................ 41 Air conditioning refrigerant and lubricant ............................................. 359 Air distribution .......................... 171, 180 Air filter .............................................. 292 AIRMATIC/Compass menu ............... 127 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air pressure (tires) ............................ 240 Air pump (electric) ............................ 328 Air recirculation mode .............. 172, 182 Air suspension program Comfortable driving style ............... 156 Introduction ................................... 155 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 285 Sporty driving style ........................ 156 Suspension tuning ......................... 156 Vehicle level control ...................... 156 Air volume ................................. 171, 181 Alarm system see Anti-theft systems Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) .............................................. 268, 327 All-wheel drive (4MATIC) .................. 159 Alternator Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 280, 290 Alternator (Technical data) see Vehicle specification AMG menu ......................................... 123 Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 363 Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti-theft systems ............................... 66 Anti-theft alarm system ................... 66 Immobilizer ...................................... 66 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 4 Index

Armrest, front Storage compartment .................... 193 Ashtrays ............................................. 196 Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 240 Audio/DVD menu .............................. 126 Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 90 Automatic central locking .......... 74, 135 Automatic headlamp mode ................ 93 Automatic interior lighting control .... 97 Automatic locking when driving ...... 135 Automatic shift program .................. 114 Automatic transmission ................... 109 Automatic shift program ................ 114 Emergency operation (limp-home mode) ............................................ 117 Gear range indicator ...................... 114 Gear ranges ................................... 113 Gear selector lever ........................ 109 Hill-start assist system .................. 152 Kickdown ....................................... 113 Kickdown (manual shift program) . . 117 Manual shift program ..................... 115 One-touch gearshifting .................. 115 Program mode indicator ................ 114 Program mode selector switch (automatic shift program) .............. 114 Program mode selector switch (manual shift program) .................. 116 Shifting procedure ......................... 111 Steering wheel gearshift control .... 115 Towing a trailer .............................. 113 Transmission position indicator ..... 112 Transmission positions .................. 112 AUX socket ........................................ 193 Axle oils .............................................. 357 B BabySmart™ Air bag deactivation system ............. 46 Self-test ........................................... 47 Backrest see Seats Backup lamps Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 293 Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 240 BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 63 Batteries, SmartKey Checking condition .......................... 73 Replacing ....................................... 309 Battery, Vehicle ................................. 334 Charging ........................................ 336 Jump starting ................................. 336 Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 280, 290 Bead (tire) .......................................... 240 Beverage holders see Cup holders Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine) ............................................... 331 BlueTEC AdBlue ® tank ................................. 331 AdBlue ® tank capacity ................... 358 Brake fluid Checking level ............................... 217 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 284 Brake lamps Cleaning lenses ............................. 263 Brake pads Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 283 Brakes ................................................ 245 High-performance brake system .... 246 Parking brake ........................ 107, 247 Warning lamp ................................. 299 Break-in period .................................. 210 Bug cover (Radiator) ......................... 214 Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 23 California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for ............. 21 Calls (phone) ...................................... 139 Can holders see Cup holders Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .................................. 356 Cargo compartment Cargo net ....................................... 191 Cargo volume, expanding .............. 189 Cover blind .................................... 190 Index 5

Fuse box ........................................ 344 Hooks ............................................ 189 Tie-down rings ............................... 188 Cargo compartment cover blind ...... 190 Cargo net ........................................... 191 Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 188 Carpets, cleaning .............................. 265 Carriers .............................................. 187 Center console Lower part ....................................... 32 Upper part ....................................... 31 Central locking Automatic ................................ 74, 135 KEYLESS-GO .................................... 71 Locking/unlocking from inside ........ 75 SmartKey ......................................... 70 Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 75 Certification label .............................. 346 Children in the vehicle Air bags ........................................... 37 BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system ............................................. 46 Child safety locks (rear doors) ......... 60 Child seat anchors – LATCH-type .... 59 Indicator lamp, front passenger front air bag off (Canada only) ......... 46 Indicator lamp, front passenger front air bag off (USA only) .............. 42 Infant and child restraint systems .... 56 OCS (Occupant Classification System) ........................................... 42 Override switch ................................ 60 Safety notes ..................................... 55 Tether anchorage points .................. 58 Top tether ........................................ 58 Child safety see Children in the vehicle Child seat anchors – LATCH-type see Children in the vehicle Chrome-plated exhaust tip, cleaning .............................................. 266 Cigarette lighter ................................ 196 Climate control system .................... 165 3-zone automatic climate control . . 173 Air conditioning ..................... 169, 178 Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 359 Air distribution ....................... 171, 180 Air recirculation mode ........... 172, 182 Air volume ............................. 171, 181 Automatic mode .................... 170, 179 Climate control .............................. 167 Deactivating system .............. 169, 178 Front defroster ...................... 171, 181 Residual heat and ventilation .............................. 172, 183 Temperature .......................... 170, 179 Clock ............................................ 28, 132 Cockpit ................................................. 27 Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 240 Collapsible tire (spare wheel) .......... 356 Collapsible wheel chock ................... 270 COMAND system see separate COMAND system operating instructions Combination switch ............................ 95 Comfort submenu Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 136 Fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors ................................... 137 Seat belt adjustment feature ......... 136 Compass Calling up ....................................... 207 Control system .................................. 119 Multifunction display ..................... 121 Multifunction steering wheel ......... 119 Resetting to factory settings .......... 129 Control system menus ...................... 121 AIRMATIC/Compass ...................... 127 AMG ............................................... 123 Audio/DVD .................................... 126 Distronic ........................................ 128 Navigation ..................................... 127 Off-road Mode ............................... 125 Settings ......................................... 129 Standard display ............................ 122 Telephone ...................................... 139 Trip computer ................................ 138 Vehicle configuration ..................... 137 Vehicle status message memory . . . 128 Control system submenus Comfort ......................................... 135 Instrument cluster ......................... 130 Lighting .......................................... 133 Time/Date ..................................... 132 Vehicle ........................................... 135 6 Index

Coolant Anticorrosion/antifreeze ............... 363 Capacities ...................................... 358 Checking level ............................... 216 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 288 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps .................................................... 96 Cruise control .................................... 141 Activating ....................................... 142 Canceling ....................................... 142 Changing the set speed ................. 143 Last stored speed .......................... 143 Lever .............................................. 142 Messages in the mutlifunction display ........................................... 278 Resume function ............................ 143 Setting current speed .................... 142 Cup holders ........................................ 194 Curb weight ....................................... 240 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 23 Customer Relations Department ....... 24 D Dashboard see Instrument cluster Data recording ..................................... 24 Date, Setting ...................................... 132 Daytime running lamp mode .............. 94 Switching on or off ......................... 133 Deep water see Standing water Defroster Rear window .................................. 183 Windshield ............................. 171, 181 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps ................................ 134 Interior lighting .............................. 135 Department of Transportation see DOT Diesel engine Preglow indicator lamp .................... 29 Diesel fuel see Fuel Difficulties While driving .................................. 106 With starting .................................. 105 Digital clock see Clock Digital speedometer ......................... 123 Dimensions (vehicle) see Vehicle specification Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 231 Displays Digital speedometer ...................... 123 Distronic ........................................ 146 Maintenance service indicator ....... 258 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 272 Multifunction display ..................... 121 Outside temperature ............. 123, 131 Symbol messages .......................... 283 Text messages ............................... 273 Trip computer ................................ 138 Vehicle status message memory . . . 128 Vehicle system settings ................. 129 Distronic ............................................ 144 Cleaning system sensor cover ....... 263 Control system .............................. 128 Distance warning function ............. 151 Distance warning lamp ...................................... 146, 302 Driving with .................................... 150 Menu ............................................. 147 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 278 Resume function ............................ 149 Sensor cover .................................. 263 Speed settings ............................... 148 Door control panel .............................. 33 Door handles ........................................ 33 Doors Child safety locks ............................ 60 Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) ... 71 Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 70 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 286 Opening from inside ......................... 74 Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 203 Unlocking (Mechanical key) ........... 306 DOT (Department of Transportation) .................................. 240 Downhill Speed Regulation see DSR Drinking and driving ......................... 244 Index 7

Driving Abroad ........................................... 257 Hydroplaning ................................. 247 Instructions ........................... 103, 244 In winter ........................................ 243 Off-road ......................................... 248 Problems ....................................... 106 Safety systems ................................ 61 Systems ......................................... 141 Through standing water ................. 247 With Distronic ................................ 150 Driving and parking Safety notes .................................. 103 Driving off .................................. 105, 247 Driving safety systems ....................... 61 ABS .................................................. 62 BAS .................................................. 63 EBP .................................................. 63 ESP ® ................................................ 63 ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 64 Driving systems Air suspension program ................. 155 All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 159 Cruise control ................................ 141 Distronic ........................................ 144 Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) . . 152 Hill-start assist system .................. 152 Off-road driving program ............... 155 Parktronic system .......................... 160 Rear view camera .......................... 163 Driving tips, automatic transmission ...................................... 113 DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) .... 152 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 286 E Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 87, 136 EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning) ...................................... 63 Electrical system Improper work on or modifications ................................... 23 Power outlets ................................. 197 Electrical system (Technical data) see Vehicle specification Electronic Stability Program see ESP ® Electronic Traction System see ETS/4-ETS Emergency, in case of First aid kit ..................................... 268 Flat tire .......................................... 319 Hazard warning flasher .................... 96 Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 201 Towing the vehicle ......................... 338 Emergency calls Tele Aid .......................................... 200 Emergency engine shutdown ........... 344 Emergency operations Limp-home mode ........................... 117 Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 203 Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emission control ............................... 258 Information label ............................ 347 System warranties ........................... 20 Engine Break-in recommendations ............ 210 Cleaning ......................................... 262 Compartment ................................ 212 Malfunction indicator lamp ........................................ 29, 303 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 288 Number .......................................... 347 Starting .......................................... 103 Turning off ..................................... 108 Engine (Technical data) see Vehicle specification Engine compartment Radiator ......................................... 214 Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil Adding ........................................... 215 Additives ........................................ 359 Checking level ............................... 214 Consumption ................................. 214 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 291 8 Index

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