Date of printing:
07/02/2022Online Owner's Manual [In depth | Driving and parking | Driving]
Owner's Manual version: 06-13
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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WARNING
Flammable materials introduced through environmental influence or by animals can ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or parts of the engine that heat up. There is a risk of fire.
Carry out regular checks to make sure that there are no flammable foreign materials in the engine compartment or in the exhaust system.
WARNING
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can impede pedal travel or block a pedal which is depressed. This jeopardises safe operation of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects in the vehicle safely, so that they cannot reach the driver's footwell. Make sure the floormats and carpets are properly secured so that they cannot slip and obstruct the pedals. Do not lay several floormats or carpets on top of one another.
WARNING
Secure the load as per the loading guidelines more.
To start a petrol engine: turn the key to position 3 in the ignition lock more and release it as soon as the engine is running.
To start a diesel engine: turn the key to position 2 more in the ignition lock.
You can start the diesel engine without preglow when the engine is warm.
If the diesel engine is cold, the engine idling speed may be higher than normal after starting the engine. The increased engine idling speed will be automatically reduced to the normal engine idling speed within several seconds.
The preglow system is malfunctioning if the preglow indicator lamp lights up for approximately 1 minute:
At extremely low outside temperatures, you may then no longer be able to start the diesel engine. Have the fault rectified at a qualified specialist workshop.
The gearshift recommendation in the display indicates that it is possible to upshift
and shows the recommended gear . Follow the shift recommendations in the display for an economical driving style.
If your vehicle is fitted with the ECO Start function, a gearshift recommendation to shift to neutral is also shown more.
WARNING
On vehicles with start-off assist, the brake pressure is automatically maintained for a further 2 seconds after the brake pedal is released. This makes it possible to pull away without the vehicle immediately rolling more.
The vehicle locks centrally once you have pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors drop down. You can open the doors from the inside at any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic locking feature more.
When the engine is running, start-off assist automatically maintains the brake pressure for about another 2 seconds after the brake pedal is released.
This makes it possible to pull away without the vehicle immediately rolling away on slight uphill gradients.
Start-off assist will not function if:
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons: if the indicator lamp is lit continuously when the engine is running, there is a malfunction
more.
WARNING
Other road users may ignore or fail to hear the warning tone of the reverse warning feature. There is a risk of injury if you fail to ensure that the area in which you are manoeuvring is clear.
Make sure that there are no persons or objects in the area in which you are manoeuvring. It may be necessary to enlist the help of a second person when manoeuvring.
WARNING
If ECO Start is activated, the engine can be started unintentionally, e.g. by accidentally depressing the clutch pedal. If work is being carried out on the engine under these circumstances, there is a risk of injury from moving engine parts.
Deactivate ECO Start before work is carried out on the engine.
ECO Start is automatically activated each time the engine is switched on. The indicator
lamp in the button flashes.
ECO Start turns the engine off automatically when the vehicle comes to a stop. When pulling away again, the engine starts automatically. ECO Start thereby helps you to reduce the fuel consumption and emissions of your vehicle.
When symbol
is shown in the display, ECO Start is operational.
The following conditions must also be fulfilled:
the indicator lamp in the button is lit more
When ECO Start is operational and you stop the vehicle, a gearshift recommendation
to engage neutral N
is shown in the display.
If ECO Start is deactivated manually more or due to a malfunction, the symbol is not shown.
ECO Start switches the engine off automatically when:
the display shows the symbol more
If the charge status of the battery is no longer sufficient, the symbol flashes in the display. For the automatic engine start, depress the clutch
pedal as far as it will go.
ECO Start starts the engine, provided it has been switched off automatically, when:
The automatic engine start is blocked if you engage a gear without depressing the clutch pedal. For the automatic engine start, depress the clutch pedal as far as it will go.
If you open the bonnet after an automatic engine switch-off, automatic engine start is deactivated. Once the bonnet is closed, you have to start the engine manually.
ECO Start is automatically reactivated once the engine has been restarted.
If the indicator lamp in the button does not light up after the engine is started, ECO Start is malfunctioning
and cannot be activated.
If you press the button after an automatic engine switch-off, ECO Start is deactivated. However, you
can start the engine once more by depressing the clutch pedal.
Problem |
Possible causes/consequences and |
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The starter motor can be heard. The reserve fuel warning lamp is lit and the fuel gauge is at 0. |
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The on-board voltage is too low. The battery is too weak or discharged. ![]() Jump-start the vehicle more. |
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The battery is discharged or faulty. ![]() Charge the battery more. |
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Notes
Date of printing:
07/02/2022Online Owner's Manual [In depth | Driving and parking | Driving]
Owner's Manual version: 06-13
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.