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Mercedes-Benz M-Class User Manual

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M-Class
Operator's Manual
Order no. 6515 0459 13 Part no. 1665847681 Edition A 2014
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1665847681
M-Class Operator's Manual

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMercedes-Benz
ModelM-Class
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Protection of the environment

Daimler's policy on environmental protection and how vehicle operation impacts fuel consumption and wear.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

Information on reconditioned parts and their quality, covered by warranty.

Vehicle equipment

Manual describes all models and equipment; country-specific differences possible; consult center for questions.

Service and literature

Vehicle covered by warranties; authorized center repairs defective parts; consult Service and Warranty booklet.

At a glance

Dashboard

Overview of dashboard components and their functions with corresponding page numbers.

Instrument cluster

Details on displays and controls within the instrument cluster, including speedometer and tachometer.

Multifunction steering wheel

Description of controls on the multifunction steering wheel for display and audio system operation.

Center console

Overview of the upper section of the center console with labeled functions and page references.

Overhead control panel

Identification and function of controls on the overhead panel, including lighting and SOS button.

Door control panel

Location and function of controls on the door panel, including power windows and seat adjustment.

Safety

Occupant safety

Important safety notes regarding restraint systems, including seat belts, child restraints, and airbags.

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Introduction to the SRS system, its components, and the SRS warning lamp.

Air bags

Important safety notes for air bag deployment, function, and potential hazards.

Opening and closing

SmartKey

Important safety notes and functions of the SmartKey, including locking and unlocking the vehicle.

Doors

Safety notes for doors, including child-proof locks and automatic locking features.

Cargo compartment

Safety notes for the cargo compartment, including loading guidelines and tailgate operation.

Side windows

Safety notes for side windows, including reversing feature and convenience opening.

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Seats

Important safety notes for seats, adjustment, and child safety regarding seat positioning.

Steering wheel

Important safety notes and instructions for adjusting the steering wheel manually and electrically.

Mirrors

Information on rear-view and exterior mirrors, including anti-glare mode and adjustment.

Memory function

How to store and call up settings for seats, steering wheel, and mirrors using the memory function.

Lights and windshield wipers

Exterior lighting

General notes on exterior lighting, driving abroad, and setting options for lights.

Interior lighting

Overview of interior lighting controls and automatic/manual operation modes.

Replacing bulbs

Important safety notes and overview of bulb types and replacement procedures.

Windshield wipers

Instructions on switching wipers on/off, replacing blades, and troubleshooting wiper issues.

Climate control

Useful information

Manual's scope, country differences, and safety-related systems for climate control.

Overview of climate control systems

Notes on preventing fogged windows and operating climate control.

Operating the climate control systems

Instructions on switching climate control on/off, activating/deactivating cooling and setting air vents.

Setting the air vents

Instructions on adjusting air distribution, airflow, and setting side/center/B-pillar air vents.

Driving and parking

Driving

Important safety notes for driving, key positions, and engine start procedures.

Automatic transmission

Overview of transmission positions, drive programs, and changing gears.

Refueling

Important safety notes for refueling, fuel grade, and opening/closing the fuel filler flap.

Parking

Important safety notes for parking, switching off the engine, and electric parking brake operation.

Driving tips

General advice on driving, including braking, downhill gradients, wet roads, and winter driving.

Driving systems

Information on adaptive driving systems like Cruise Control, DISTRONIC PLUS, and Level Control.

On-board computer and displays

Useful information

Manual's scope, country differences, and safety-related systems for displays.

Important safety notes

Safety warnings for operating vehicle systems and potential malfunctions of the instrument cluster.

Displays and operation

Overview of instrument cluster displays, lighting, and coolant temperature indication.

Menus and submenus

Navigation through menus, trip computer, audio, telephone, drive assist, and settings.

Display messages

Explanation of various display messages and their possible causes and solutions.

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

Safety systems

Details on safety system warning lamps, including seat belts, ABS, ESP®, and SRS.

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Explanation of the ABS warning lamp and potential causes for its activation.

ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

Information on the ESP® warning lamp and its meaning.

Electric parking brake (red)

Meaning of the red indicator lamp for the electric parking brake.

Check Engine

Explanation of the Check Engine warning lamp and its possible causes.

Reserve fuel

Information about the reserve fuel warning lamp and its implications.

Coolant

Details on the red coolant warning lamp and temperature gauge.

Distance warning function

Explanation of the red distance warning function lamp and its associated warning tone.

Stowage and features

Useful information

Manual's scope, country differences, and safety-related systems for stowage and features.

Stowage areas

Guidelines for loading the vehicle and details on various stowage spaces like glove box and armrest.

Features

Information on features like cup holders, sun visors, and the mbrace system.

Cup holder

Important safety notes for cup holders and instructions for front and rear seat cup holders.

Sun visors

Overview of sun visors, vanity mirror, and glare from the side.

Roller sunblinds on the rear side windows

Instructions for operating roller sunblinds, including safety notes and automatic mechanism.

Ashtray

Instructions for operating front and rear compartment ashtrays, including removal and installation.

Cigarette lighter

Safety warning regarding potential burns from the cigarette lighter or socket.

12 V sockets

General notes on 12 V sockets, their capacity, and operation with the engine off.

115 V socket

Important safety notes and general information about the 115 V power socket.

mbrace

General notes on the mbrace service, activation, system self-test, and emergency call functions.

General notes

Information on mbrace service activation, user ID, and system availability.

System self-test

Procedure for system self-test and troubleshooting for malfunctions.

Making an emergency call

Instructions on how to initiate an emergency call manually and safety warnings.

Roadside Assistance button

How to use the Roadside Assistance button and system limitations.

MB Info call button

Procedure for initiating an MB Info call and system information.

Call priority

Explanation of call priority for emergency calls over other active calls.

Downloading destinations in COMAND

Using Search & Send to download destinations from Google Maps to the navigation system.

Route Assistance

Description of the mbrace PLUS Package service for professional navigation support.

Search & Send

Using Search & Send to find and transfer destinations from Google Maps to the navigation system.

Maintenance and care

Useful information

Manual's scope, country differences, and safety-related systems for maintenance and care.

Engine compartment

Important safety notes and instructions for opening and closing the hood.

Maintenance

Information on ASSYST PLUS service interval display and resetting the service interval.

Care

General notes on vehicle care, washing, cleaning parts, and paintwork maintenance.

Cleaning the vehicle parts

Instructions for cleaning wheels, windows, wiper blades, exterior lighting, and mirror turn signals.

Cleaning the sensors

Guidelines for cleaning sensors with a power washer and driving systems sensors.

Cleaning the rear view camera

Instructions for cleaning the rear view camera lens and surrounding area.

Interior care

Instructions for cleaning the display and Night View Assist Plus system.

Cleaning the plastic trim

Safety warnings for cleaning plastic trim and instructions for heavy soiling.

Cleaning the seat covers

Notes on cleaning genuine leather, artificial leather, and Alcantara seat covers.

Cleaning the seat belts

Safety warnings for cleaning seat belts and recommended cleaning methods.

Breakdown assistance

Useful information

Manual's scope, country differences, and safety-related systems for breakdown assistance.

Where will I find...?

Location of the first-aid kit and vehicle tool kit.

Flat tire

Instructions for preparing the vehicle for a flat tire situation.

MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat properties)

General notes and safety information for driving on MOExtended tires with low pressure.

TIREFIT kit

Important safety notes and instructions for using the TIREFIT tire sealant kit.

Battery (vehicle)

Important safety notes regarding battery work and charging, including warnings about explosion risk.

Jump-starting

Procedure for jump-starting the vehicle, including important safety notes and warnings.

Towing and tow-starting

Important safety notes for towing, including warnings about vehicle control and weight limits.

Fuses

Important safety notes for fuses, before changing a fuse, and locations of fuse boxes.

Wheels and tires

Useful information

Manual's scope, country differences, and safety-related systems for wheels and tires.

Important safety notes

Safety warnings regarding incorrect wheel/tire size and flat tires.

Operation

Information on driving, regular checking of wheels and tires, and winter operation.

Winter operation

General notes on winter operation, driving with summer tires, and M+S tires.

Tire pressure

Tire pressure specifications, checking pressures, and warning messages.

Loading the vehicle

Instructions for loading the vehicle, including tire and load information labels and load limit calculation.

All about wheels and tires

Explanation of tire labeling, treadwear, traction, tire size, load index, and wheel combinations.

Changing a wheel

Instructions on rotating wheels, mounting/removing wheels, and preparing the vehicle.

Wheel and tire combinations

Details on approved tire and alloy wheel combinations for different ML models.

Technical data

Useful information

Manual's scope, country differences, and safety-related systems for technical data.

Information regarding technical data

General information on technical data and information found in the printed Operator's Manual.

Warranty

Details on vehicle warranties, including New Vehicle Limited Warranty and Emission Systems Warranty.

Identification plates

Location and information on vehicle identification plates, VIN, and engine number.

Service products and filling capacities

Important safety notes on service products, fuels, and filling capacities for various models.

Vehicle data

General notes on vehicle data, dimensions, and weights, including optional equipment impact.

Vehicle data for off-road driving

Information on fording depth, approach/departure angle, and maximum gradient-climbing capability.

Trailer tow hitch

Mounting dimensions and anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch.

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