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Roof load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Technical data
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
29
Table of Contents
5
Introduction
21
Product Information
21
Engine
22
Service and Warranty Information
22
Maintenance
23
Engine
23
Engine
24
Operating Safety
24
Problems with Your Vehicle
25
Roadside Assistance
23
Data Recording
26
Reporting Safety Defects
26
Exterior View
30
Exterior View
31
Cockpit
32
Horn
33
Instrument Cluster
34
Turn Signals
35
Speedometer
35
Indicator Lamps
35
Engine
35
Preglow Indicator Lamp
37
Storage Compartments
38
Multifunction Steering Wheel
40
Telephone
40
Multifunction Steering Wheel
41
Upper Part
42
Center Console
42
Parktronic
42
Lower Part
43
Hands-Free Microphone
44
Overhead Control Panel
44
Door Control Panel
45
Door Handles
45
Safety and Security
47
Occupant Safety
48
Air Bag Deployment
49
Air Bags
49
Children
49
Safety Guidelines
51
Front, Passenger
52
Side Impact
53
Side Impact Air Bags
53
Window Curtain
54
Window Curtain Air Bags
54
Front Air Bag
58
Self-Test
58
Air Bag Deactivation System
59
Self-Test
61
Seat Belts
61
Safety Notes
61
Proper Use of
62
Fastening the Seat Belts
63
Height Adjustment
65
Pre-Safe
67
Active Head Restraints
68
Children in the Vehicle
70
Infant and Child Restraint Systems
70
Safety Notes
70
LATCH-Type Child Seat Anchors
71
Child Safety Locks
75
Vehicle Equipment
48
Driving Safety Systems
77
Warning Lamp
78
Off-Road ESP
81
Panic Alarm
77
Anti-Theft Systems
82
Immobilizer
82
Trailer Stabilization
82
Anti-Theft Alarm System
83
Indicator Lamp
83
Controls in Detail
85
Locking and Unlocking
86
Remote Control
86
Battery Check Lamp
87
Closing
92
Opening
92
Closing
93
Opening
93
Power Tailgate
93
Vehicle Equipment
86
Starter Switch Positions
96
Indicator Lamp
96
Head Restraints
98
Seats
98
Adjusting
98
Seats
99
Adjusting
100
Lumbar Support
101
Indicator Lamp
103
Multicontour Seat
103
Ventilation
103
Heating
104
Multifunction Steering Wheel
105
Adjusting
105
Heated Steering Wheel
106
Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
106
Heating
106
Indicator Lamp
106
Mirrors
107
Interior Rear View Mirror
107
Indicator Lamp
107
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirrors
108
Exterior Rear View Mirrors
108
Indicator Lamp
108
Power Folding
109
Memory Function
110
Exterior Lamp Switch
111
Active Bi-Xenon Headlamps
111
Lighting
111
Automatic Headlamp Mode
112
Low-Beam Headlamps
112
Switching on
112
Daytime Running Lamp Mode
113
Fog Lamps
113
High-Beam Flasher
114
High-Beam Headlamps
114
Indicator Lamp
114
Hazard Warning Flasher
115
Headlamp Cleaning System
115
Turn Signals
115
Corner-Illuminating Front Fog Lamps
116
Emergency Lighting
117
Front
117
Front Reading Lamps
117
Interior
117
Rear
118
Rear Reading Lamps
118
Wipers
118
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
119
Wiping
119
Power Windows
121
Operation
121
Synchronizing
122
Driving and Parking
124
Safety Notes
124
Starting
124
Starting the Engine
124
Driving and Parking
125
Driving off
127
Accidents
128
While Driving
128
Problems
128
Parking
128
Turning off
129
Turning off the Engine
129
Automatic Transmission
131
Gear Selector Lever
131
Gearshift Pattern
131
Shifting Procedure
133
Transmission Position Indicator
134
Transmission Positions
134
Gear Range Indicator
135
Gear Ranges
135
Kickdown
135
Towing a Trailer
135
Transmission
135
Automatic Shift Program
136
Program Mode Indicator
136
One-Touch Gearshifting
137
Limiting
137
Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
137
Manual Shift Program
138
Shifting into Optimal
138
Limp-Home Mode
139
Instrument Cluster
140
Illumination
141
Transfer Case
140
Control System
142
Multifunction Steering Wheel
142
Buttons
142
Multifunction Display
144
Outside Temperature
144
Odometer
144
Control System Menus
145
Submenus
145
Standard Display
146
AMG Menu
147
Digital Speedometer
147
Racetimer
148
Off-Road Mode
150
Off-Road Mode Menu
150
Audio/DVD Menu
151
Airmatic/Compass Menu
152
Navigation
152
Navigation Menu
152
Settings
153
Vehicle Status Message Memory
153
Individual Settings
153
Menu
153
Messages in the Multifunction
153
Resetting to Factory Settings
154
Instrument Cluster
155
Speedometer
155
Time/Date
156
Outside Temperature
156
Lighting
157
Date
157
Delayed Shut-Off
158
Exterior Lamps
158
Vehicle
159
Interior Lighting
159
Delayed Shut-Off
159
Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
160
View Mirrors
160
Comfort
160
Fold-In Function
160
Trip Computer
161
Vehicle Configuration
161
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
161
Trip Computer Menu
161
Vehicle Configuration Menu
161
Fuel Consumption Statistics
162
Menu
163
Telephone
163
Phone Book
164
Redialing
164
Driving Systems
165
Cruise Control
165
Operation
165
Driving Systems
166
Last Stored Speed
167
Hill Start Assist System
168
Downhill Speed Regulation
168
Off-Road Driving Program
171
Indicator Lamp
171
Air Suspension Program
172
Suspension Tuning
172
Indicator Lamp
172
Vehicle Level Control
173
All-Wheel Drive (4MATIC)
176
Parktronic System
176
Range
177
System Sensors
177
Minimum Distance
178
Rear View Camera
179
Indicator Lamp
179
Malfunctions
179
Parktronic System
179
Overview of Climate Control System Functions and Air Vents
182
Climate Control
185
Indicator Lamp
185
3-Zone Automatic Climate Control
193
Zone Automatic Climate Control
199
Rear Window Defroster
206
Indicator Lamp
206
Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
207
Operation
207
Synchronizing
209
Loading and Storing
210
Instructions
210
Carriers
211
Tie-Down Rings
212
Parcel Nets
212
Cargo Tie-Down Rings
212
Hooks
213
Cargo Compartment Cover Blind
215
Cargo Net
216
AUX Socket
218
Glove Box
218
Media Interface
218
Cup Holders
220
Useful Features
220
Ashtrays
221
With Vehicle
221
Sun Visors
221
Cigarette Lighter
222
Power Outlets
223
V AC Socket
224
Tele Aid
225
Emergency Calls
226
System Self-Test
226
Tele Aid
226
Manually
227
Roadside Assistance Button
227
SOS Button
227
Information Button
228
Remote Door Unlock
230
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services
230
Calling up
235
Floormats
235
Operation
237
The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
238
Refueling
239
Vehicle Equipment
238
Break-In Period
238
At the Gas Station
239
Locking/Unlocking the Vehicle
240
Fuel Filler Flap
240
Opening
240
Engine Compartment
241
Hood
241
Consumption
243
Oil Dipstick
243
Adding
244
Gearshifting Malfunctions
245
Tires and Wheels
247
Retreads
247
Care and Maintenance
248
Inspection
248
Service Life
248
Storing Tires
249
Placard
249
Cleaning
249
Direction of Rotation, Spinning
249
Information Placard
249
Seating Capacity
251
Load Limit
251
Important Notes on
254
Inflation Pressure
254
Pressure
254
Checking
255
Inflation Pressure
255
Regular Checks
256
Run Flat Indicator
256
Run Flat Indicator
257
Tire Labeling
260
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
268
Curb Weight
268
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
268
Tire and Loading Terminology
268
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
269
Inflation Pressure
269
Normal Occupant Weight
269
Occupant Distribution
269
Production Options Weight
269
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
269
Tire Identification Number
269
Tire Load Rating
270
Used
270
Ply Composition and Material Used
270
Rotation
270
Tread
270
Vehicle Maximum Load on
270
Total Load Limit
270
Traction
270
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
270
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
270
Wear Pattern
271
Winter Tires
271
Winter Driving
271
Snow Chains
272
Winter Driving Instructions
272
Driving Instructions
273
Brakes
274
Pedals
274
Power Assistance
274
High-Performance Brake System
276
Messages in the Multifunction
276
Hydroplaning
277
Off-Road
277
Driving off
277
Through Standing Water
277
Off-Road Driving
277
Driving Instructions
277
Checklist
279
Steep Terrain
280
Driving through Water
281
Crossing Obstacles
282
Driving on Sand
283
Returning
283
Ruts
283
Trailer Hitch
284
Coupling a Trailer
285
Electrical Connections
285
Weights and Ratings
285
Towing
286
Abroad
288
Radio Transmitters
288
Decoupling
288
Maintenance
290
Maintenance Service Indicator
290
Maintenance System
290
Service Indicator Message
290
Message
291
Service Term Exceeded
291
Vehicle Care
292
Power Washer
293
Tar Stains
293
Cleaning
294
System Sensors
295
Windows, Cleaning
296
Cleaning
297
Cleaning
298
Practical Hints/Messages in the Multifunction
299
Messages in the Multifunction
299
Practical Hints
299
Vehicle Equipment
300
Where will I Find
300
Collapsible Wheel Chock
300
First Aid Kit
300
Practical Hints
300
Vehicle Tool Kit
300
Jack
303
Vehicle Status Messages in the Multifunction Display
304
Vehicle Status Messages in the Multifunction Display
305
Text Messages
306
Display
308
Messages in the Multifunction
308
Pre-Safe
308
Air Bags
309
Display
309
Front Passenger Front Air Bag
309
Messages in the Multifunction
309
Cruise Control
314
Messages in the Multifunction
314
Display
315
Messages in the Multifunction
315
Display
316
Messages in the Multifunction
316
Tpms
317
Brake Pads
318
Display
318
Symbol Messages
318
Brake Fluid
319
Display
319
Parking Brake
319
Tele Aid
320
Display
320
Messages in the Multifunction
320
Display
321
Messages in the Multifunction
321
Hood
322
Display
322
Tailgate
322
Messages in the Multifunction
322
Doors
323
Display
323
Smartkey
323
Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
323
Messages in the Multifunction
323
Washer Fluid
325
Display
325
Messages in the Multifunction
325
Alternator
329
Battery
329
Display
329
Display
330
Engine Oil
330
Air Filter
331
Reserve Fuel
331
Display
331
Messages in the Multifunction
331
Reverse Lamp
332
Display
332
High-Mounted Brake Lamp
333
Rear
333
Fog Lamps
333
Side Marker Lamps
333
Display
333
High-Beam Lamps
334
Display
334
License Plate Lamps
334
Light Sensor
334
Parking Lamps
334
Low-Beam Lamps
335
Fog Lamps
335
Tail Lamps
335
Display
335
Lamps
336
Trailer Brake Lamps
336
Trailer Tail Lamps
336
Trailer Turn Signal Lamps
336
Display
337
Turn Signals
337
What to Do if
339
Lamps
339
Instrument Cluster
339
Indicator Lamp
340
Brakes
341
Warning Lamp
341
Seat Belt Telltale
343
Warning Lamp
345
Unlocking/Locking Manually
352
Key, Mechanical
352
Mechanical Key
352
Emergency
353
Resetting Activated Head Restraints
354
Replacing Batteries
355
Replacing Bulbs
356
Headlamps
356
Halogen
357
Bulbs
357
Front
357
Brake Lamps
358
High-Mounted Brake Lamp
358
Tail Lamps
358
High-Beam Headlamps
359
License Plate Lamps
364
Replacing Wiper Blades
365
Flat Tire
368
Preparing the Vehicle
368
Air Suspension Program
368
Mounting the Spare Wheel
373
Spare
373
Removing
376
Lowering the Vehicle
380
Wheels
380
Tightening Torque
380
Moextended System
381
Adblue ® (Diesel Engine Only)
382
Refilling
383
Bleeding the Fuel System (Diesel Engine Only)
382
Adblue
383
Diesel Engine Only
383
Battery
385
Charging
387
Jump Starting
387
Towing the Vehicle
389
Towing Eye Bolt
390
Stranded Vehicle
392
Fuses
393
Fuse Box
394
Fuse Box in Cargo Compartment
394
Emergency Engine Shutdown
395
Technical Data
397
Vehicle Equipment
398
Parts Service
398
Warranty Coverage
398
Certification Label
399
Identification Labels
399
Booklet
399
Paintwork Code
399
Information Label
400
Number
400
Emission Control Information
400
Engine
401
Technical Data
401
Moextended Tires
403
Rims and Tires
403
Sizes
403
Winter Tires
403
Spare Wheel
408
Electrical System
410
Alternator
410
Technical Data
410
Spark Plugs
410
Main Dimensions
411
Weights
412
Automatic Transmission Fluid
413
Capacities
413
Engine Oil
413
Lubricants
413
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants Etc
413
Brake Fluid
414
Power Steering Fluid
414
Adblue ® Tank
415
Capacity
415
System
415
Additives
416
Engine Oil
416
Filter
416
Engine Oil Additives
416
Engine Oils
416
Lubricant
417
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
417
Brake Fluid
417
Fuel Requirements
417
Premium Unleaded Gasoline
417
Requirements
417
Gasoline
418
Gasoline Additives
418
Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
420
Engine Coolant
420
Mixing Ratio
421
Washer System
421
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Brand
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Model
2009 M-Class
Category
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Language
English
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