Online Owner's Manual

Date of printing:

05/16/2012

Online Owner's Manual [In depth | Practical advice | Where will I find...?]

Owner's Manual version: H 09/10

Note: The online Owner's Manual is the latest version available. Deviations between this manual and items specific to your vehicle may occur since Mercedes-Benz constantly adapts its vehicles to the latest technology and modifies design and equipment. Please note that this online Owner's Manual does not under any circumstances replace the printed Owner's Manual which is supplied with the vehicle.

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Contents

Vehicle tool kit and emergency equipment
Warning triangle/warning lamp
Wheel chock
First-aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Spare wheel

Vehicle tool kit and emergency equipment

The jack and the vehicle tool kit are located in the stowage space behind the driver's seat.

In vehicles with a large seat base, the jack and the vehicle tool kit are stored and secured in a different location, as determined by the driver.

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries and to avoid damage to the vehicle, observe the following:

  • the jack is designed only to raise the vehicle for a short time, e.g. while a wheel is being changed.

    It is not designed to enable work to be carried out underneath the vehicle.

  • the jack must be placed on a firm, level surface.

  • never change a wheel on uphill or downhill gradients.

  • never lie under the raised vehicle.

  • make sure that no persons are present in the vehicle when the vehicle is raised.

  • never start the engine when the vehicle is raised.

  • make sure that the distance between the underside of the tyres and the ground does not exceed 30 mm.

  • if you intend to work under the vehicle, place the vehicle on stands.

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Pull out release knob mbsymb6_inv_003a.png and tilt the driver's seat forward.

Remove warning triangle mbsymb6_inv_003b.png, the warning lamp and the reflective safety vest from the stowage space behind the driver's seat.

Remove the jack and vehicle tool kit from the stowage space.

Pull out release knob mbsymb6_inv_003a.png and tilt the driver's seat down until it engages audibly.

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WARNING

Make sure that nobody can become trapped as you fold down the driver's seat. Be especially careful if there are children near the vehicle.

Make sure that the driver's seat engages audibly when it is folded back.

If the driver's seat is not properly engaged, it could tip forward and injure you.

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Warning triangle/warning lamp

The warning triangle, the warning lamp and the reflective safety vest are located in the stowage space behind the driver's seat.

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On vehicles with a large seat base, the warning triangle, the warning lamp and the reflective safety vest are stowed and secured in another suitable location chosen by the driver of the vehicle.

Take the warning triangle, warning lamp and reflective safety vest from the stowage space behind the driver's seat more.

Warning triangle

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To set up: fold stand mbsymb6_inv_003a.png out sideways from the bottom.

Pull side reflectors mbsymb6_inv_003b.png upwards to form a triangle and lock them at the top using press-stud mbsymb6_inv_003d.png.

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Wheel chock

The chock is located in a retainer under the co-driver’s seat.

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mbsymb6_inv_003a.png Chock

Release the securing strap mbsymb6_inv_003a.png and remove the chock from the retainer.

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When stowing it away, make sure that the chock is secured in the retainer by the securing strap.

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First-aid kit

The first-aid kit is located in the stowage compartment in the co-driver's door.

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mbsymb6_inv_0031.png Locked
mbsymb6_inv_0032.png Unlocked
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mbsymb6_inv_003d.png First-aid kit

Unlock quick-release fasteners mbsymb6_inv_0032.png and fold out the cover.

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Check the expiry date of the first-aid kit annually, and replace the contents when necessary.

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Fire extinguisher

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Open the fasteners on securing straps mbsymb6_inv_003a.png.

Pull the fire extinguisher up and out of the holder.

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Please read the instructions on the fire extinguisher carefully and familiarise yourself with its operation.

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Spare wheel

If you are replacing the tyres on the vehicle, you may use the spare wheel as a road wheel provided that:

  • it is no more than six years old

  • the wheel and tyre are of the same design as the road wheels

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Check the spare wheel regularly to see that it is secure and has the prescribed tyre pressure.

You will find the table of tyre pressures in the "Technical data" section more.

The mounting location of the spare wheel depends on the vehicle model.

Panel van/platform truck/tipper

The spare wheel is under the end of the frame.

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mbsymb6_inv_003a.png Securing nuts with locks
mbsymb6_inv_003b.png Retainer plate
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mbsymb6_inv_003d.png Hand crank for winch

You will find the hand crank for the winch in the vehicle tool kit more.

Turn the winch with hand crank mbsymb6_inv_003d.png until the cable is taut.

Release securing bolts mbsymb6_inv_003a.png on the retaining bar and unscrew them.

Swing the retaining bar to one side.

Lower the spare wheel using the winch.

Unwind the cable fully.

Pull the spare wheel out to the side or to the rear.

Remove retaining plate mbsymb6_inv_003b.png through the centre hole of the wheel rim.

Platform trucks/box-type bodies

The spare wheel is on the side of the frame.

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mbsymb6_inv_003b.png Securing nuts

Unscrew securing nuts mbsymb6_inv_003b.png.

Release the winch.

You will find the hand crank for the winch in the vehicle tool kit more.

Lower the spare wheel as far as possible using the hand crank for the winch until the cable is no longer under tension.

Pull the retainer bracket through the wheel.

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Notes

Date of printing:

05/16/2012

Online Owner's Manual [In depth | Practical advice | Where will I find...?]

Owner's Manual version: H 09/10

Note: The online Owner's Manual is the latest version available. Deviations between this manual and items specific to your vehicle may occur since Mercedes-Benz constantly adapts its vehicles to the latest technology and modifies design and equipment. Please note that this online Owner's Manual does not under any circumstances replace the printed Owner's Manual which is supplied with the vehicle.