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Table of Contents
Main Page
Default Chapter
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
9
Product Information
9
Operator's Manual
10
Service and Warranty Information
10
Of Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
11
Maintenance
12
Roadside Assistance
12
Change of Address or Ownership
13
The USA or Canada
13
Where to Find It
15
Symbols
16
Operating Safety
17
Proper Use of the Vehicle
17
Problems with Your Vehicle
18
Reporting Safety Defects
19
At a Glance
21
Cockpit
22
Instrument Cluster
24
Center Console
27
Upper Part
27
Lower Part
28
Overhead Control Panel
29
Getting Started
31
Operating Your Vehicle Outside Unlocking
32
Remote Control with Folding Key
32
Adjusting
34
Seats
34
Steering Wheel
39
Mirrors
40
Driving
42
Fastening the Seat Belts
42
Starting the Engine
46
Switching on Headlamps
48
Turn Signals
49
Windshield Wipers
49
Rear Window Wiper
51
Problems While Driving
51
Parking and Locking
53
Parking Brake
53
Switching off Headlamps
54
Turning off Engine
54
Safety and Security
57
Occupant Safety
58
Airbags
59
Seat Belts
64
Children in the Vehicle
67
Blocking of Rear Door Window Operation
73
Panic Alarm
75
Activating
75
Deactivating
75
Driving and Safety Systems
76
Abs
76
Bas
78
4-Ets
79
Ebp
80
Esp
80
Anti-Theft Systems
83
Immobilizer
83
Anti-Theft Alarm
83
Tow-Away Alarm, Glass Breakage Sensor
84
Controls in Detail
87
Locking and Unlocking
88
Remote Control with Folding Key
88
Opening the Doors from the Inside
90
Opening the Liftgate
91
Closing the Liftgate
92
Automatic Central Locking
93
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
94
Seats
95
Removing and Installing Front Seat Head Restraints
95
Rear Seat Head Restraints
96
Heated Seats
98
Rear Seats
99
Third Row Seats
102
Memory Function
105
Storing Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position
105
Storing Positions in Memory
106
Recalling Positions from Memory
106
Lighting
107
Combination Switch
107
Fog Lamps
111
Hazard Warning Flasher
112
Interior Lighting
112
Instrument Cluster
116
Instrument Cluster Illumination
116
Coolant Temperature Gauge
117
Display in the Speedometer
117
Resetting Trip Odometer
118
Tachometer
118
Outside Temperature Indicator
118
Setting the Clock
118
Automatic Transmission
119
One-Touch Gearshifting
120
Gear Ranges
121
Gear Selector Lever Position
122
Accelerator Position
123
Towing a Trailer
124
Emergency Operation (Limp Home Mode)
124
Transmission Control - LOW RANGE Mode
125
Switching on LOW RANGE Mode
125
Switching off LOW RANGE Mode
125
Good Visibility
126
Rear View Mirror
126
Electrically Folding Exterior Rear View Mirrors
128
Windshield Wipers
129
Headlamp Cleaning System
131
Rear Window Wiper
131
Sun Visor
132
Rear Window Defroster
133
Automatic Climate Control
134
Automatic Mode
137
Adjusting Air Volume and
137
Air Distribution Manually
137
Defrosting
138
Air Recirculation Mode
138
Air Conditioning
139
Residual Heat and Ventilation
140
Rear Passenger Compartment Ventilation and Rear Automatic Climate Control
141
Front and Rear Air Vents
142
Power Windows
144
Opening and Closing the Side Windows
144
Synchronizing Power Windows
146
Rear Quarter Windows
146
Sliding/Pop-Up Roof
148
Opening and Closing the Sliding/Pop-Up Roof
148
Synchronizing the Sliding/Pop-Up Roof
149
Driving Systems
150
Cruise Control
150
Parktronic System* (Parking Assist)
153
Loading
157
Loading Instructions
157
Partition Net
159
Cargo Area Cover Blind
161
Cargo Floor Plates
162
Roof Rack
163
Useful Features
164
Interior Storage Spaces
164
Cup Holders
166
Armrest in Rear Seat Bench
167
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
168
Electrical Outlet
170
Telephone
170
Tele Aid
171
Information Button
177
Garage Door Opener
180
Trip Computer
186
Operation
191
The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
192
Driving Instructions
193
Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
193
Drinking and Driving
193
Pedals
193
Power Assistance
193
Brakes
194
Driving off
195
Parking
196
Tires
196
Hydroplaning
197
Tire Traction
197
Tire Speed Rating
198
Winter Driving Instructions
198
Standing Water
200
Off-Road Driving
200
Trailer Towing
206
Passenger Compartment
211
Driving Abroad
211
Control and Operation of Radio Transmitters
211
Catalytic Converter
212
Emission Control
212
Coolant Temperature
213
At the Gas Station
214
Refueling
214
Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
215
Engine Compartment
217
Hood
217
Engine Oil
218
Transmission Fluid Level
222
Coolant
222
Battery
223
Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
224
Tires and Wheels
226
Important Guidelines
226
Life of Tire
227
Direction of Rotation
227
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
227
Rotating Wheels
228
Winter Driving
230
Winter Tires
230
Block Heater (Canada Only)
231
Snow Chains
231
Maintenance
232
Clearing the Service Indicator
232
Service Term Exceeded
233
Calling up the Service Indicator
233
Resetting the Service Indicator
233
Vehicle Care
234
Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle
234
Practical Hints
241
What to Do if
242
Lamps in Instrument Cluster
242
Additional Indicators in the Speedometer Display
256
Where will I Find
257
First Aid Kit
257
Vehicle Tool Kit
257
Spare Wheel (Space-Saver Tire)
259
Unlocking/Locking in an Emergency
261
Unlocking the Vehicle
261
Locking the Vehicle
262
Changing Batteries in the Remote Control
262
Fuel Filler Flap
263
Manually Unlocking the Transmission Gear Selector Lever
264
Opening/Closing in an Emergency
265
Sliding/Pop-Up Roof
265
Replacing Bulbs
266
Bulbs
266
Replacing Bulbs for Front Lamps
268
Replacing Bulbs for Rear Lamps
270
Adjusting Headlamp Aim
272
Replacing Wiper Blades
273
Removing
273
Installing
273
Flat Tire
274
Mounting the Spare Wheel
274
Battery
278
Disconnecting the Battery
279
Removing the Batteries
279
Batteries
279
Reconnecting the Batteries
279
Jump Starting
281
Towing the Vehicle
283
Front Towing Eye
285
Rear Towing Eye
285
Stranded Vehicle
286
Fuses
287
Fuse Box in Engine Compartment
287
Auxiliary Fuse Box in Front Passenger Footwell
288
Technical Data
289
Spare Parts Service
290
Warranty Coverage
291
Loss of Service and Warranty
291
Information Booklet
291
Identification Labels
292
Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive
293
Engine
294
Charging and Reinstalling Rims and Tires
295
Rims and Tires
295
Spare Wheel
296
Electrical System
297
Main Dimensions
298
Weights
299
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants Etc
300
Capacities
300
Engine Oils
302
Engine Oil Additives
302
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
302
Brake Fluid
302
Premium Unleaded Gasoline
303
Fuel Requirements
303
Gasoline Additives
303
Coolants
304
Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
305
Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
307
Windshield and Headlamp Washer Fluid Mixing Ratio
307
Consumer Information
308
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
308
Temperature
309
Technical Terms
311
Index
317
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Model
2004 M-Class
Category
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Language
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