Mercedes-benz R-Class 2006 Owners Manual Bedienungsanleitung

Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AGOperator’s ManualR-ClassOrder No. 6515 1803 13 Part No. 251 584 13 81 USA Edition B, 2006Ê9/t-qMË2515841381Operator’s Manu

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

99Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsBASThe Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, th

100Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsFor more information, see the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 409).Warning! GNever switch off the ESP® w

101Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsSwitching off the ESP®To improve the vehicle’s traction, turn off the ESP® in driving situations where it

102Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsSwitching on the ESP®왘 Press ESP® switch 1.The ESP® warning lamp v in the in-strument cluster goes out.You

103Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsFor more information, see the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 404) and (컄 page 416).Warning! GWhen you s

104Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsImmobilizerThe immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.ActivatingWith the SmartKe

105Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsArming the alarm systemThe alarm system is armed after you have locked the vehicle with the SmartKey or SmartK

106Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsDisarming the alarm system왘 Unlock the vehicle (컄 page 36).The turn signal lamps flash once to indicate that t

107Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsArming the tow-away alarm왘 Make sure all doors and the tailgate are closed.왘 Lock your vehicle.The tow-away al

108Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systems왘 Exit and lock the vehicle (컄 page 67).The alarm system is armed indepen-dently of whether the tow-alarm is s

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 unlockingUnlocking and opening the tailgateYou can unlock and open the tailgate sep-arately.A minimum height clearanc

115Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*1 ‹ Lock button2 Š Unlock button* for tailgate3 Mechanical key locking tab4 Œ Un

116Controls in detailLocking and unlockingImportant notes on using KEYLESS-GO*앫 You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey (

117Controls in detailLocking and unlocking앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is positioned farther away from the vehi-cle, the system may no longer rec

118Controls in detailLocking and unlockingFactory settingGlobal unlocking왘 Grasp an outside door handle.All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking

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

119Controls in detailLocking and unlockingGlobal unlocking왘 Grasp any outside door handle other than the driver’s outside door handle.All turn signal

120Controls in detailLocking and unlockingUnlocking and opening the tailgateYou can unlock and open the tailgate sep-arately.A minimum height clearanc

121Controls in detailLocking and unlockingLoss of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GOIf you lose your SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO or mechanical key, you should

122Controls in detailLocking and unlockingOpening the tailgate Opening the tailgate from the outsideA minimum height clearance of 7.2 ft (2.20 m) is r

123Controls in detailLocking and unlockingOpening the tailgate from the inside manuallyYou can unlock the tailgate from the third-row seats and then o

124Controls in detailLocking and unlockingLimiting opening height of tailgate*Vehicles with tailgate opening/closing system*:The tailgate opening heig

125Controls in detailLocking and unlockingIf the tailgate comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high)

126Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the tailgate from the outside (vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*)In vehicles with tailgate opening/closin

127Controls in detailLocking and unlocking왘 Press tailgate closing switch 1 briefly.The tailgate closes.If the tailgate comes into contact with an obj

128Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the tailgate from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*)In vehicles with tailgate opening/closing s

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

129Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the tailgate and locking the vehicle from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*)In vehicles with ta

130Controls in detailLocking and unlockingAutomatic central lockingThe doors and the tailgate lock automati-cally when the ignition is switched on and

131Controls in detailLocking and unlockingLocking and unlocking from the insideYou can lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate from inside using the

132Controls in detailSeatsFor information on seat adjustment, see the “Getting started” section (컄 page 43).For more information on seats, see “Load-i

133Controls in detailSeatsWhen entering the vehicle, with the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel or, depending on your se-lection,

134Controls in detailSeatsEasy-entry/exit feature for third-row seatsThis feature allows for easier access to and exit from the vehicle’s third-row se

135Controls in detailSeatsEasy-exit feature for third-row seatsThe easy-exit strap is located on the rear of the second-row seat base.1 Easy-exit stra

136Controls in detailSeatsLumbar supportThe curvature of the driver’s seat can be adjusted to help enhance lower back sup-port and seating comfort.The

137Controls in detailSeatsRear seats Rear seat adjustment Fore and aft adjustment (second-row seats only)The handles for adjusting the seats are locat

138Controls in detailSeatsSeat backrest tilt (second-row seats)The handles for adjusting the seats are located on the rear of each seat base.1 Adjustm

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

140Controls in detailSeatsHead restraints Removing head restraintsSeat position for head restraint removal왘 When removing the head restraint of a seco

141Controls in detailSeatsInstalling head restraints왘 Insert head restraint 1 into openings on the seat backrest.왘 Push head restraint 1 down until it

142Controls in detailSeats1 Seat heating switch, front seats2 Indicator lamps왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 38).Switching on왘 Press switch 1.Three r

143Controls in detailSeatsSwitching off왘 Press switch 1 repeatedly until all indicator lamps 2 go out.Second-row seat heatingThe switches for the seco

144Controls in detailMemory function*Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, a

145Controls in detailMemory function*The memory button and stored position buttons are located on the entry side of each front seat base.M Memory butt

146Controls in detailMemory function*Storing exterior rear view mirror parking positionFor easier parking, you can adjust the passenger-side exterior

147Controls in detailLighting왔 LightingFor information on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see “Switching on headlamps” (컄 pag

148Controls in detailLightingManual headlamp modeThe low beam headlamps and the parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch

14IntroductionWhere to find itWhere to find itThis Operator’s Manual is designed to pro-vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle op

149Controls in detailLighting왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position U.With the starter switch in position 1 (컄 page 38), only the parking lamps w

150Controls in detailLightingUSA onlyBy default, the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated. Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the contro

151Controls in detailLightingFront fog lamps*왘 Switch on the low beam headlamps (컄 page 58).왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first stop.The fron

152Controls in detailLighting왘 Push the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 to switch on the high beam.The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A

153Controls in detailLightingSwitching off corner-illuminating front fog lampsThe combination switch for the turn signal resets automatically after ma

154Controls in detailLightingSwitching on hazard warning flasher왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch 1.All turn signals are flashing.Switching off ha

155Controls in detailLightingDeactivating automatic control왘 Press switch 3.The interior lighting and the locator lighting (컄 page 183) remain switche

156Controls in detailLightingSwitching front reading lamps on and off왘 Press button 1 or 5.The corresponding front reading lamp comes on.왘 Press butto

157Controls in detailLighting왘 Press button 1 or 2.The corresponding reading lamp comes on.왘 Press button 1 or 2 once more.The corresponding reading l

158Controls in detailInstrument clusterFor a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “Instrument cluster” (컄 page 24).1 Dimming instrume

15IntroductionSymbolsSymbolsTrademarks:앫 ESP® and PRE-SAFE® are registered trademarks of DaimlerChrysler.앫 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prin

159Controls in detailInstrument clusterTrip odometerMake sure you are viewing the trip odome-ter display (컄 page 161).왘 If it is not displayed, press

160Controls in detailInstrument clusterThe temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by

161Controls in detailControl system왔 Control systemThe control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position

162Controls in detailControl systemMultifunction steering wheelThe displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are co

163Controls in detailControl systemIt is helpful to think of the menus, and the functions within each menu, as being ar-ranged in a circular pattern.앫

164Controls 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

165Controls in detailControl systemMenus, submenus and functionsMenu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5Standard display AUDIO NAV* Airmatic/ CompassVehicle

166Controls in detailControl systemThis is what you will see when you scroll through the menus 6 to 9.The table on the next page provides an overview

167Controls in detailControl systemMenus, submenus and functionsMenu 6 Menu 7 Menu 8 Menu 9Settings Vehicle configuration Trip computer Telephone*(컄 p

168Controls in detailControl systemStandard display menuIn the standard display, the main odometer and the trip odometer appear in the multi-function

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

169Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the coolant temperature appears in the multifunction display.Calling up digi

170Controls in detailControl systemAUDIO menuThe functions in the AUDIO menu operate the audio equipment which you currently have turned on.If no audi

171Controls in detailControl systemSelecting satellite radio station* (USA only)The satellite radio is treated as a radio application.왘 Select satelli

172Controls in detailControl systemNAV* menuThe NAV menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system.왘 Press button è or ÿ repeate

173Controls in detailControl systemVehicle status message memory menuUse the vehicle status message memory menu to scan malfunction and warning messag

174Controls in detailControl systemShould the vehicle’s system record any conditions while driving, the number of messages will reappear in the multif

175Controls in detailControl systemThe following settings and submenus are available in the Settings menu:Resetting all settingsYou can reset all the

176Controls in detailControl systemSubmenus in the Settings menu왘 Press button j.The collection of the submenus appears in the multifunction display.왘

177Controls in detailControl systemThe table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. Detailed instructions on making indivi

178Controls in detailControl systemInstrument cluster submenuAccess the Instr. cluster submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Instr. cluster submenu t

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

179Controls in detailControl systemAvailable languages:앫 German (Deutsch)앫 English (English)앫 French (Français)앫 Italian (Italiano)앫 Spanish (Español)

180Controls in detailControl systemTime/Date submenuAccess the Time/Date submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Time/Date submenu to change the time a

181Controls in detailControl systemSetting the date (month)This function is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the Modular COMAND System a

182Controls in detailControl systemLighting submenuAccess the Lighting submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Lighting submenu to change the lamp and

183Controls in detailControl systemIn low ambient light conditions the following lamps will switch on additionally:앫 Parking lamps앫 Tail lamps앫 Licens

184Controls in detailControl systemSetting night security illumination (Headlamps delayed shut-off)Use this function to set whether and for how long y

185Controls in detailControl systemYou can temporarily deactivate the delayed shut-off feature:왘 Before leaving the vehicle, turn the SmartKey in the

186Controls in detailControl systemVehicle submenuAccess the Vehicle submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Vehicle submenu to make general vehicle se

187Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Compass Adjustment appears in the multifunction display.The sele

188Controls in detailControl system왘 Drive a full circle at a vehicle speed of between 3 mph and 6 mph (5 km/h and 10 km/h).When calibration was succe

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 systemLimiting opening height of tailgate*Use this function to activate or deactivate the limiting opening height of the

190Controls in detailControl system왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Convenience submenu.왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until th

191Controls in detailControl systemSetting fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors*Using this function, you can set the exterior rear view mir

192Controls in detailControl systemTrip computer menuUse the trip computer menu to call up statistical data on your vehicle.The following information

193Controls in detailControl systemFuel consumption statistics since last reset왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message After start appears

194Controls in detailControl systemTEL menu*You can use the functions in the TEL menu to operate your telephone, provided it is connected to a hands-f

195Controls in detailControl systemAnswering a callWhen your telephone is ready to receive calls, you can answer a call at any time. In the multifunct

196Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button s.The system dials the selected phone number.앫 If the connection is successful, the name of the part

197Controls in detailAutomatic transmission왔 Automatic transmissionFor information on driving with an auto-matic transmission see “Automatic trans-mis

198Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionShifting from N to R or from N to D왘 With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it

R 350R 500

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

199Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionShifting from D, R, or N to PIf you want to select park position P with the transmission being in drive pos

200Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionWith drive position D selected, you can use the steering wheel gearshift control buttons (컄 page 206) to in

201Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionEven though this is possible, make it a practice to always shift into park position P before turning off th

202Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionGear rangesWith the automatic transmission in drive position D, you can select a gear range for the automat

203Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionDriving tipsAccelerator positionYour driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavior:Less thr

204Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionRocking the vehicleRocking the vehicle by shifting between D and R can help free a vehicle stuck in mud or

205Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionThe current gear range/transmission position (컄 page 199) and the selected program mode (C/S) are indicated

206Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionThe steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the left and right of the steering wheel.1 Button, insi

207Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionThe transmission will shift to the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultan

208Controls in detailGood visibilityFor information on the windshield wipers, see “Windshield wipers” (컄 page 59).Headlamp cleaning system*The button

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209Controls in detailGood visibilityAuto-dimming rear view mirrors*The reflection brightness of the exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side and

210Controls in detailGood visibilityActivating exterior rear view mirror parking position*Follow these steps to activate the exterior rear view mirror

211Controls in detailGood visibilityPower folding exterior rear view mirrors*Folding the exterior rear view mirrors in and out automaticallyWhen the c

212Controls in detailGood visibilityFolding in왘 Briefly press button 1.Both exterior rear view mirrors fold in.Folding out왘 Briefly press button 1 aga

213Controls in detailGood visibility1 Sun visor2 Additional sun visor*3 Mirror lamp4 Vanity mirror cover5 Vanity mirror6 Holder for gas cards7 Mountin

214Controls 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

215Controls in detailGood visibilityRear window defrosterThe rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep battery drain to a minimum, s

216Controls in detailClimate control

217Controls in detailClimate control1 Side air vent, adjustable2 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left side and door air vent3 Left center air ve

218Controls in detailClimate control1 Temperature control, left2 Air distribution and air volume (automatic, manual)3 Front defroster0 USA onlyP Cana

21At a glanceCockpitInstrument clusterMultifunction steering wheelCenter consoleOverhead control panelStorage compartmentsDoor control panel

219Controls in detailClimate controlThe climate control is operational whenev-er the engine is running. You can operate the climate control system in

220Controls in detailClimate controlDeactivating the climate control systemDeactivating왘 Press button ´ (컄 page 218).Reactivating왘 Press button U (컄 p

221Controls in detailClimate controlOperating the climate control system in automatic modeActivating왘 Press button U (컄 page 218) while the engine is

222Controls in detailClimate controlSetting the temperatureUse temperature controls 1 and 7 (컄 page 218) to separately adjust the air temperature on e

223Controls in detailClimate controlClosing the center air vents왘 Turn thumbwheels 5 and 6 (컄 page 216) downward.The corresponding center air vents on

224Controls in detailClimate controlWindshield fogged on the outside왘 Switch the windshield wipers on (컄 page 59).왘 Press button 0 (컄 page 218).The in

225Controls in detailClimate controlActivating왘 Press button : (컄 page 218).The indicator lamp on the button comes on.iThe air recirculation mode is a

226Controls in detailClimate controlDeactivating왘 Press button :.The indicator lamp on the button goes out.Air conditioningThe air conditioning is ope

227Controls in detailClimate controlDeactivatingIt is possible to deactivate the air condi-tioning (cooling) function of the climate control system. T

228Controls in detailClimate controlActivating왘 Switch off the ignition (컄 page 38).왘 Press button 9 (컄 page 218).The indicator lamp on button comes o

22At a glanceCockpit

229Controls in detailClimate controlDeactivating rear climate control왘 Press button ´.The indicator lamp on the button goes out.The cooling function s

230Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*

231Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*1 Side air vent, adjustable2 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left side air vent3 Left cent

232Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*1 Temperature control, driver’s side2 Air distribution and air volume (automatic, manual)3 Air d

233Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*The automatic climate control is a 3-zone intelligent climate control system. Your ve-hicle inte

234Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Deactivating the climate control systemDeactivating왘 Press button ´ (컄 page 232) until the displ

235Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Deactivating the rear automatic climate controlYou can switch on and off the rear auto-matic cli

236Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*왘 Use temperature controls 1 and 9 (컄 page 232) to separately adjust the air temperature on each

237Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*왘 Press the desired air distribution but-ton (컄 page 232). The indicator lamp on the button goes

238Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Front defrosterYou can use this setting to defrost the windshield, such as when it is iced up. Y

23At a glanceCockpitItem Page1 Cruise control lever 2652 Instrument cluster 243 Multifunction steering wheel284 Horn5 Steering wheel gearshift buttons

239Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Maximum cooling MAX COOLIf the air distribution control as well as the airflow volume control ar

240Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Deactivating왘 Press button : (컄 page 232).The indicator lamp on the : button goes out.Warning! G

241Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*At outside temperatures above 79°F (26°C) the system will not automatically switch back to outsi

242Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*DeactivatingIt is possible to deactivate the air condi-tioning (cooling) function of the automat

243Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Deactivating왘 Press button ; (컄 page 232) again.The indicator lamp on the button goes out.Residu

244Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Rear automatic climate controlThe control panel is located in the rear cen-ter console.Rear auto

245Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Adjusting air distributionUse the air distribution controls 3 or 5 to adjust the air distributio

246Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*Increasing the temperature왘 Turn temperature control a (컄 page 244) slightly clockwise.The rear

247Controls in detail3-zone automatic climate control*B-pillar air ventsAir vents are located in both B-pillars.1 Air vent, adjustable2 Thumbwheel for

248Controls in detailPower windowsOpening and closingThe door windows and the hinged quarter windows are opened and closed electrical-ly. The switches

24At a glanceInstrument cluster

249Controls in detailPower windowsOpening the door windows왘 Press switch 1, 2, 3, or 6 (컄 page 248) to the resistance point.The corresponding door w

250Controls in detailPower windowsFully opening the door windows (Express-open)왘 Press switch 1, 2, 3, or 6 (컄 page 248) past the resistance point a

251Controls in detailPower windowsClosing왘 Press and release switch 2.To stop the hinged quarter window:왘 Press and release switch 2 once more.Synchro

252Controls in detailPower windowsVehicles without tilt/sliding panel왘 Press and hold button Œ on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* until the

253Controls in detailPower windowsVehicles without tilt/sliding panel왘 Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* at the driver’

254Controls 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

255Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof*왔 Power tilt/sliding sunroof*Opening and closingThe tilt/sliding sunroof is opened and closed electric

256Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof*Warning! GWhen closing the tilt/sliding sunroof, make sure that there is no danger of anyone being har

257Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof*왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 38).Opening and closing왘 To open, close, raise, or lower the tilt/sli

258Controls in detailPower tilt/sliding sunroof*SynchronizingThe tilt/sliding sunroof must be synchronized앫 after the battery has been disconnected or

25At a glanceInstrument clusterItem Page1 L Left turn signal indicator lamp2 To dim instrument cluster illumination1583 Reset button 1584 To brighten

259Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*왔 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* Roller sunblinds for the panorama roof

260Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panelThe tilt/sliding p

261Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 38).Opening왘 Pull and hold the roof panel switch to

262Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*RaisingYou can raise the tilt/sliding panel at the rear for better ventilation of the

263Controls in detailPanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*왘 Switch off the ignition (컄 page 38) and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch

264Controls in detailDriving systemsThe driving systems of your vehicle are de-scribed on the following pages:앫 Cruise control, with which the vehicle

265Controls in detailDriving systems1 Setting current or higher speedAdjustment in 1 mph or 5 mph increments (Canada: 1 km/h or 10 km/h)2 Setting curr

266Controls in detailDriving systemsCanceling cruise controlThere are several ways to cancel the cruise control:왘 Step on the brake pedal.The cruise c

267Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting a higher speedYou can increase the speed in two stages.Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments왘 Li

268Controls in detailDriving systemsAdjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments왘 Press the cruise control lever down to the resistance point in di

26At a glanceInstrument cluster

269Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting to last stored speed (“Resume” function)왘 Briefly pull the cruise control lever in di-rection of arrow 4 (

270Controls in detailDriving systemsThe following settings are available:앫 AUTO (for normal driving situations)Indicator lamps 2 and 3 are off.앫 SPORT

271Controls in detailDriving systemsBasic settingsThere are two setting from which to choose:앫 Raised level, for driving on rough roads앫 Highway level

272Controls in detailDriving systemsRaised levelOnly choose the raised level when the road conditions permit. Otherwise:앫 Fuel consumption may increas

273Controls in detailDriving systemsHighway level왘 Close all doors and the tailgate.왘 Start the engine (컄 page 53).The switch is located on the upper

274Controls in detailDriving systemsParktronic* (Parking assist)The Parktronic system is an electronic aid designed to assist the driver during parkin

275Controls in detailDriving systemsRange of the sensorsTo function properly, the sensors must be free of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean the sensors

276Controls in detailDriving systemsMinimum distanceIf the system detects an obstacle in this range, all the distance warning segments illuminate and

277Controls in detailDriving systemsAs your vehicle approaches an object, one or more distance segments will illuminate, depending on the distance. Wh

278Controls in detailDriving systemsParktronic system malfunctionIf only the red distance segments illumi-nate and an acoustic warning sounds, there i

27At a glanceInstrument clusterItem Page8 Multifunction display with:Trip odometer 159Main odometer 1619 Tachometer with:< Seat belt telltale 77,41

279Controls in detailLoading왔 LoadingRoof rack*1 Trim cover왘 Flip roof trim covers 1 open.왘 Attach the roof rack to the attachment points under roof t

280Controls in detailLoadingLoading instructions The gross vehicle weight which is the weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, insta

281Controls in detailLoadingPlease pay attention to and comply with the following instructions when loading the vehicle and transporting cargo:앫 Alway

282Controls in detailLoadingSecond seat-rowTwo cargo tie-down rings are located in the footwell behind the driver’s and passenger seat.1 Cargo tie-dow

283Controls in detailLoadingExpanding cargo compartmentYou can separately fold each seat of the rear passenger compartment to expand the cargo compart

284Controls in detailLoading왘 Pull release handle 2 on seat backrest 3 in direction of arrow.Seat backrest 3 is released.왘 Move seat backrest 3 slight

285Controls in detailLoadingFolding second-row seats왘 Move the seat to be folded to its rear-most position (컄 page 137).왘 Remove the rear center conso

286Controls in detailLoading왘 Pull release lever 3 past the resis-tance point in direction of arrow as far as it will go.Seat backrest 1 is released.왘

287Controls in detailLoading왘 Fold seat cushion 7 to a horizontal po-sition.Guide pin 5 must engage in recess 4 of seat backrest 6.왘 Fold seat backres

288Controls in detailLoadingCargo compartment cover blind*The cargo compartment cover blind can be installed behind the third-row seats or the second-

28At a glanceMultifunction steering wheelItem Page1 Multifunction display 161Operating the control system1622 Telephone*Press buttons to take a callt

289Controls in detailLoadingInstalling blind왘 For installation behind second-row seats, install the blind extensions (컄 page 289).왘 Remove the covers

290Controls in detailLoading왘 With the cargo compartment cover installed behind third-row seats, insert extension guide rail 5 into mounting 6.왘 Push

291Controls in detailLoading앫 With the cargo compartment fully ex-panded (컄 page 284), use holders above B-pillars 1 and the cargo tie-down rings in t

292Controls in detailLoadingRemoving partition net왘 Release tensioning of the strap by pull-ing tensioner 1 down.왘 Disengage hook 2 from tie-down ring

293Controls in detailLoadingRemoving partition net왘 Release tensioning of the strap by pull-ing tensioner 5 up.왘 Disengage tensioner hook 4 from parti

294Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartments Glove box/CD-changer*1 Glove box lid release2 Glove box lidOpening the glove box왘 Pull lid re

295Controls in detailUseful featuresClosing CD-changer*1 CD-changer왘 Gently push CD-changer 1 up in direc-tion of arrow until it engages.For informati

296Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartment in front center console1 Cover2 Chrome label왘 Tab lightly on chrome label 2 of cover 1.Cover 1

297Controls in detailUseful features3 Storage tray4 CoinholdersOpening the storage tray왘 Press button 1 and lift up armrest.Two coin holders 4 are loc

298Controls in detailUseful featuresThird-row storage compartmentStorage compartments are located on the side trims of the third-row seats.1 Storage c

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29At a glanceCenter console왔 Center consoleUpper partItem Page1 Modular COMAND System, see separate operating in-structions2 Climate control3-zone aut

299Controls in detailUseful featuresParcel net in cargo compartment1 Parcel net2 Clips3 Mounting openings4 Mounting lug5 Rail왘 Take parcel net 1 out o

300Controls in detailUseful featuresCard/ticket holder with bottle openerA card/ticket holder and a bottle opener are located in the cup holder of the

301Controls in detailUseful featuresCup holder in front of second-row seatsA cupholder is located in front of the second-row seats.Opening cup holder1

302Controls in detailUseful featuresCupholders in rear center console*Cupholders are located on the rear center console* between the second-row seats.

303Controls in detailUseful featuresAshtray in the front center consoleOpening the ashtray1 Cover2 Chrome label왘 Tab lightly on chrome label 2 of cove

304Controls in detailUseful featuresRear seat ashtray (second row)Opening the ashtray1 Ashtray cover2 Release button왘 Press release button 1 on ashtra

305Controls in detailUseful featuresCigarette lighter*왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 38).1 Cover plate2 Cigarette lighter왘 Open cover plate 1 (컄 pag

306Controls in detailUseful featuresPower outletsPower outlets are located앫 in the additional storage compartment in front center console (컄 page 306)

307Controls in detailUseful featuresPower outlet in front passenger footwell왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 38).왘 Flip up cover and insert electrical

308Controls in detailUseful featuresRear center console*The rear center console is located between the second-row seats.The rear center console contai

30At a glanceCenter consoleLower partItem Page1 Storage compartment 2962 Armrest storage tray re-lease2963 Armrest storage compart-ment release2964 St

309Controls in detailUseful features왘 Pull release handle 2.The front part of center console 1 is released from base 3.왘 Lift center console 1 in dire

310Controls in detailUseful features3 Rear center console base6 Rear center console왘 Position center console 6 above base 3.왘 Insert the tabs at rear

311Controls in detailUseful featuresYou can take and place telephone calls us-ing the s and t buttons on the steering wheel. To carry out other tele-p

312Controls in detailUseful featurestrol counterclockwise or press button ç on the multifunction steering wheel.왘 To activate, press the SOS button, t

313Controls in detailUseful featuresEmergency callsAn emergency call is initiated automatical-ly following an accident in which the emer-gency tension

314Controls in detailUseful featuresThe Tele Aid system is available if앫 it has been activated and is operation-al. Activation requires a subscription

315Controls in detailUseful featuresRoadside Assistance button •The Roadside Assistance button • is located below the center armrest cover.1 Roadside

316Controls in detailUseful featuresThe Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes-Benz technician or arra

317Controls in detailUseful featuresInformation button ¡The Information button ¡ is located below the center armrest cover.1 Information button ¡왘 Ope

318Controls in detailUseful featuresCall priorityIf other service calls such as a Roadside Assistance call or Information call are active, an Emergenc

31At a glanceOverhead control panel왔 Overhead control panelItem Page1 Left reading lamp on/off 1542 Rear interior lighting on/off 1543 Automatic inter

319Controls in detailUseful featuresRemote door unlockIn case you have locked your vehicle unin-tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle), and the re

320Controls in detailUseful featuresGarage door opener*The integrated remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled devices

321Controls in detailUseful featuresProgramming the integrated remote controlStep 1:왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 38).Step 2:왘 If you have previous

322Controls 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

323Controls in detailUseful featuresRolling code programmingTo train a garage door opener (or other rolling code devices) with the rolling code featur

324Controls in detailUseful featuresGate operator/Canadian programmingCanadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit

325Controls in detailUseful featuresReprogramming a single signal trans-mitter buttonTo program a device using a signal trans-mitter button previously

326Controls in detailUseful featuresProgramming tipsIf you are having difficulty programming the integrated remote control, here are some helpful tips

327Controls in detailUseful featuresCompassCalling up the compass왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the AIRMATIC/Compass menu appears in the multi

328Controls in detailUseful featuresFloormats*1 Retainer pin2 EyeletRemoving왘 Pull floormat off of retainer pins 1.왘 Remove the floormat.Installing왘 L

32At a glanceStorage compartments

329OperationThe first 1000 miles (1500 km)Driving instructionsAt the gas stationEngine compartmentTires and wheelsWinter drivingMaintenanceVehicle car

330OperationIn the “Operation” section you will find detailed information on operating, main-taining and caring for your vehicle.The first 1000 miles

331OperationDriving instructions왔 Driving instructionsDrive sensibly – save fuelFuel consumption, to a great extent, depends on driving habits and ope

332OperationDriving instructionsBrakes To help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces (particularly salted roads), it is advi

333OperationDriving instructionsAfter hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for some time, rather than immediately park, so that the air stream wi

334OperationDriving instructionsParking TiresTreadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread c

335OperationDriving instructionsThe treadwear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread.Specified tire pressures must be main-tained. This ap

336OperationDriving instructionsMercedes-Benz recommends winter tires (컄 page 390) with a minimum tread depth of approximately 1/6in (4 mm) on all fou

337OperationDriving instructionsWinter driving instructionsThe most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt

338OperationDriving instructionsStanding waterTo prevent water from entering the pas-senger compartment or the engine com-partment if you must drive t

33At a glanceStorage compartmentsItem Page1 Parcel net in front passen-ger footwell2982 Glove box/CD-changer* 2943 Door pocket4 Parcel net on front pa

339OperationDriving instructionsDriving abroadAbroad, there is an extensive Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If you plan to drive into

340OperationDriving instructionsCatalytic converterYour Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important element in c

341OperationDriving instructionsCoolant temperatureDuring severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem-perature may rise

342OperationAt the gas stationRefuelingThe fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear. Locking/unlocking the v

343OperationAt the gas station왘 Replace the fuel cap by turning it clock-wise until it audibly engages.왘 Close the fuel filler flap.Check regularly an

344OperationAt the gas stationCoolantFor normal replenishing, use water (pota-ble water quality). For more information, see “Coolant level” (컄 page 35

345OperationEngine compartment왔 Engine compartmentHoodOpening1 Hood lock release lever왘 Pull release lever 1 downwards.The hood is unlocked. Handle 2

346OperationEngine 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

347OperationEngine compartmentChecking engine oil level with the control system (R 500 only)When checking the oil level앫 the vehicle must be parked on

348OperationEngine compartmentIf you see the message:Observe waiting period왘 If engine is at operating temperature, wait 5 minutes before repeating ch

34At a glanceDoor control panelItem Page1 Door handle 1212 Central locking/unlocking switch1313 Exterior rear view mirror ad-justment484 Selection but

349OperationEngine compartmentTo check the engine oil level with the oil dipstick, do the following:왘 Open the hood (컄 page 345).1 Oil dipstick2 Upper

350OperationEngine compartmentR3501 Filler capR5001 Filler cap왘 Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck.왘 Add engine oil as required. Never over-fill wi

351OperationEngine compartmentCoolant levelThe engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the coolant level, the vehi

352OperationEngine compartmentWindshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system*The windshield washer reservoir is located in the engi

353OperationTires and wheels왔 Tires and wheelsSee an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for information on tested and recommended rims and ti

354OperationTires and wheelsTire care and maintenanceRegularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month. For more informa-tion on chec

355OperationTires and wheelsTread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread de

356OperationTires and wheelsDirection of rotationUnidirectional tires offer added advan-tages, such as better hydroplaning perfor-mance. To benefit, h

357OperationTires and wheels1 Driver’s door B-pillarFollowing is a discussion on how to work with the information contained on the two placards with r

358OperationTires and wheelsThe placard showing the load limit informa-tion is located on the driver’s door B-pillar. If your vehicle is equipped with

35Getting startedUnlockingAdjustingDrivingParking and locking

359OperationTires and wheelsPlacard (Example A)1 Seating capacityPlacard (Example B)1 Seating capacitySteps for determining correct load limit The fol

360OperationTires and wheelsStep 6 (if applicable)왘 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans-ferred to your vehi

361OperationTires and wheelsThe higher the weight of all occupants, the less cargo and luggage load capacity is available.For more information, see “T

362OperationTires and wheelsCertification labelEven after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue

363OperationTires and wheelsRecommended tire inflation pressure Your vehicle is equipped with either the Tire and Loading Information placard (Ex-ampl

364OperationTires and wheelsPlacard (Example A) lists the recommend-ed cold tire inflation pressures for maxi-mum loaded vehicle weight. The tire infl

365OperationTires and wheelsChecking tire inflation pressureRegularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month.Check and adjust the ti

366OperationTires and wheels왘 Install the valve cap.왘 Repeat this procedure for each tire.Run Flat Indicator (Canada only)While the vehicle is being d

367OperationTires and wheelsReactivating the Run Flat IndicatorThe tire inflation pressure monitor must be reactivated in the following situations:앫 I

368OperationTires and wheels왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 38).Make sure the standard display menu appears in the multifunction display (컄 page 168)

36Getting startedThe “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay

369OperationTires and wheelsThe TPMS only functions on wheels that are equipped with the proper electronic sensors. It monitors the tire inflation pre

370OperationTires and wheelsReactivating the TPMSThe TPMS must be reactivated when you have adjusted the tire inflation pressure to a new level (e.g.

371OperationTires and wheels왘 Press button è or ÿ on the mul-tifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the standard display menu appears in the multi

372OperationTires and wheelsThe TPMS only functions on wheels that are equipped with the proper electronic sensors. It monitors the tire inflation pre

373OperationTires and wheelsWarning! GEach tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation

374OperationTires and wheelsReactivating Advanced TPMS*The TPMS must be reactivated when you have adjusted the tire inflation pressure to a new level

375OperationTires and wheelsPotential problems associated with underinflated and overinflated tiresUnderinflated tire inflation pressureUnderinflated

376OperationTires and wheels1 Uniform Quality Grading Standards (컄 page 383)2 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) (컄 page 380)3 Maximum tire load (컄

377OperationTires and wheelsAspect ratioThe aspect ratio 2 (컄 page 376) is the dimensional relationship between tire section height and section width

378OperationTires and wheelsFor additional information on tire load rating, see “Load identification” (컄 page 380).Tire speed ratingThe tire speed rat

37Getting startedUnlockingUnlocking with Keyless-Go*With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can lock or unlock the vehicle without using the remote control

379OperationTires and wheelsis comprised of the tire load rating 5 (컄 page 376) and the tire speed rating 6 (컄 page 376).If your tire includes “ZR” in

380OperationTires and wheelsLoad identification1 Load identificationIn addition to tire load rating, special load information may be molded into the t

381OperationTires and wheels1 DOT 2 Manufacturer’s identification mark3 Tire size4 Tire type code (at the option of the tire manufacturer)5 Date of ma

382OperationTires and wheelsMaximum tire load1 Maximum tire load ratingThe maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support.F

383OperationTires and wheelsAlways follow the recommended tire inflation pressure (컄 page 363) for proper tire inflation. Uniform Tire Quality Grading

384OperationTires and wheelsTreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rat-ing based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled cond

385OperationTires and wheelsTire ply material1 Plies in sidewall2 Plies under treadThis marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies i

386OperationTires and wheelsBarAnother metric unit for air pressure. There are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi) to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascal

387OperationTires and wheelsMaximum load ratingThe maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire.Maximum loaded vehicle weightT

388OperationTires and wheelsTire ply composition and material usedThis indicates the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric i

38Getting startedUnlockingStarter switch positions SmartKeyStarter switch0 For removing SmartKey1 Power supply for some electrical con-sumers, such as

389OperationTires and wheelsIn some cases, such as when your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size tires (different tire dimension front vs. rear), tire

390OperationWinter drivingBefore the onset of winter, have your vehi-cle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. This service in

391OperationWinter drivingBlock heater (Canada only)The engine is equipped with a block heater.The electrical cable may be installed at an authorized

392OperationMaintenanceWe strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center, in accordance with

393OperationMaintenanceClearing the maintenance service indicatorThe maintenance service indicator is auto-matically cleared after 10 seconds when you

394OperationMaintenanceResetting the maintenance service indicator In the event that the maintenance service on your vehicle is not carried out by an

395OperationVehicle care왔 Vehicle careCleaning and care of the vehicleWhile in operation, even while parked, your vehicle is subjected to varying exte

396OperationVehicle careWe have selected car-care products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always r

397OperationVehicle carePaintwork, painted body componentsMercedes-Benz approved Paint Care should be applied when water drops on the paint surface do

398OperationVehicle careHand-washDo not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight. 왘 Only use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-

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39Getting startedUnlockingSmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a SmartKey with integrated KEYLESS-

399OperationVehicle careOrnamental moldingsFor regular cleaning and care of ornamen-tal moldings, use a use damp cloth.Headlamps, tail lamps, side mar

400OperationVehicle careCleaning the windows and the wiper blades왘 Fold wiper arms forward until they snap into place.왘 Clean the wiper blade inserts

401OperationVehicle careCleaning the panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel*The rear part of the tilt/sliding panel* has a protective layer on the insi

402OperationVehicle careHard plastic trim items왘 Use Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care, a soft, lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure.Steer

403Practical hintsWhat to do if …Where will I find ...?Unlocking/locking in an emergencyOpening/closing in an emergencyReplacing SmartKey batteriesRep

404Practical hintsWhat to do if …Lamps in instrument cluster General information:If any of the following lamps in the instru-ment cluster fails to com

405Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/conse-quenceSuggested solution; (USA only)3 (Canada only)The red brake warning lamp comes on w

406Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/conse-quenceSuggested solution; (USA only)3 (Canada only)-vThe red brake warning lamp comes on

407Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/conse-quenceSuggested solution? (USA only)± (Canada only)The yellow engine malfunction indicat

408Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/conse-quenceSuggested solution? (USA only)± (Canada only)The yellow engine malfunction indicat

40Getting startedUnlocking1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button2 Starter switchKEYLESS-GO start/stop button3 USA only4 Canada onlyThe SmartKey with KEYLESS-G

409Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutionv The yellow ESP® warning lamp comes on while the engine is runn

410Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution< The red seat belt telltale comes on and a warning chime sou

411Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution1 The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving.There is a m

412Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutionH Combination low tire pres-sure/TPMS malfunction telltale for t

413Practical hintsWhat to do if …Warning! GEach tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the infla

414Practical hintsWhat to do if …Lamp in center consoleProblem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution59The front passenger front air bag off in

415Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause/consequenceSuggested solution59The front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp does not i

416Practical hintsWhat to do if …Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayWarning and malfunction messages appear in the multifunction disp

417Practical hintsWhat to do if …On the pages that follow, you will find a compilation of the most important warning and malfunction messages that may

41Getting startedUnlockingFor information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 54).F

42Getting startedAdjustingSeatsWarning! GAll seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas-tening of seat bel

43Getting startedAdjustingSeat adjustmentThe seat adjustment switch is located on the entry side of each front seat base.1 Head restraint height*2 Sea

44Getting startedAdjustingSeat height왘 Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 3.Seat cushion tilt왘 Press the switch up or down in direc

45Getting startedAdjustingRaising:왘 Manually adjust the height of head restraint 1 by pulling it upward.If head restraint 1 is fully retracted, push r

46Getting startedAdjustingThe handle for steering wheel adjustment is located on the lower left of the steering column.왘 To unlock the steering column

47Getting startedAdjustingThe stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the lower left of the steering column.1 Adjusting steering column, in

48Getting startedAdjustingInterior rear view mirror왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view mirror.For more information, see “Rear view mir-rors” (컄 p

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49Getting startedAdjustingFor more information, see “Rear view mir-rors” (컄 page 208) and “Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position” (컄 page

50Getting startedDrivingFastening the seat beltsWarning! GDo not lay any objects in the driver’s foot-well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in t

51Getting startedDriving1 Seat belt outlet2 Latch plate3 Buckle4 Release buttonWarning! GNever ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an e

52Getting startedDriving왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt out of seat belt outlet 1.왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of you

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

54Getting startedDrivingStarting with the SmartKey왘 Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P.The gear position indicator in the multi-function

55Getting startedDriving왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 once.The engine starts if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle.For informatio

56Getting startedDrivingParking brake1 Parking brake pedal2 Release handle왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on release handle 2.The warning lamp

57Getting startedDriving왘 Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.Once the vehicle is in motion, the auto-matic central locking system engages and the

58Getting startedDrivingSwitching on headlampsFor more information on headlamps, see “Lighting” (컄 page 147).Low beam headlampsThe exterior lamp switc

ContentsAutomatic transmission... 197Gear selector lever... 197Shifting procedure ... 199

59Getting startedDrivingThe combination switch resets automati-cally after major steering wheel move-ment.Windshield wipersThe combination switch is l

60Getting startedDrivingIntermittent wipingIntermittent wiping interval is dependent on wetness of windshield.왘 Set the wiper switch to position I.Aft

61Getting startedDrivingRear window wiper/washerThe combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.Combination switch1 Rear window w

62Getting startedDriving6 Rear window wiper indicator왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 38).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 as

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 pedal2 Release handle왘 Step firmly on parking brake pedal 1.When the engine is runnin

66Getting startedParking and lockingTurning off the engine왘 Shift the automatic transmission to position P (컄 page 199).왘 Apply the parking brake (컄 p

67Getting startedParking and lockingReleasing seat belts왘 Press the seat belt release button (컄 page 51).Allow the retractor to completely re-wind the

68Getting startedParking and lockingLocking with the SmartKey왘 Press lock button ‹ on the SmartKey (컄 page 36).With the tailgate and all doors closed,

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69 Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyPanic alarmDriving safety systemsAnti-theft systems

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

71Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyAir bagsWarning! GIn the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or does not come at all, the SRS

72Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GTo reduce the risk of injury when the front air bags inflate, it is very important for the driver and fr

73Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GAccident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat.It shoul

74Safety and SecurityOccupant safetySafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and air bagWe caution you not to rely on the pres

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 safetyAlways wear your seat belt. All vehicle occupants always need to have their seat belts fastened and wear them prop

ContentsUniform Tire Quality GradingStandards (U.S. vehicles) ... 383Tire ply material ... 385Tire and loading ter

79Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GDamaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchorin

80Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyEmergency tensioning device (ETD), seat belt force limiterThe seat belts for the front and rear seats are equipped

81Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyPreventive occupant safety* (PRE-SAFE®)Your vehicle automatically takes preven-tive measures to better protect the

82Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyChildren in the vehicleIf an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle:앫 Secure the child using an infa

83Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyA statement by the child restraint manu-facturer of compliance with this standard can be found on the instruction

84Safety and SecurityOccupant safety앫 If you must install a rear-facing child re-straint on the front passenger seat be-cause circumstances require yo

85Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyOccupant Classification SystemThe Occupant Classification System (OCS) automatically turns the front passenger fro

86Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GIf the 59 indicator lamp illumi-nates when an adult or someone larger than a small individual is in the

87Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyIf the 59 indicator lamp is illu-minated, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated and will not be deploye

88Safety and SecurityOccupant safety앫 If you must install a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you

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89Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyThe 59 indicator lamp is lo-cated in the center console.1 59 indicator lampThe 59 indicator lamp 1 will be illumin

90Safety and SecurityOccupant safetySelf-test Occupant Classification Sys-temAfter turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pr

91Safety and SecurityOccupant safety2 Anchorage rings3 Hook왘 Guide top tether strap between head restraint and top of seat backrest.Head restraint mus

92Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyOnce the top tether anchorage hook is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured. Tighten the top tether

93Safety and SecurityOccupant safety4 Anchors third-row seats왘 Install a LATCH type child seat accord-ing to the manufacturer’s instructions.Blocking

94Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyThe override switch is located on the driver’s door control panel.1 Override switchFor more information on power w

95Safety and SecurityPanic alarm왔 Panic alarmAn audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate for approximately 21/2minutes.SmartKey1 Â butto

96Safety and SecurityPanic alarmActivating왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least 1 second.Deactivating왘 Press button 1 again.or왘 Insert SmartKey or th

97Safety and SecurityDriving safety systems왔 Driving safety systemsIn this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems:앫

98Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsBrakingAt the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pe