Off-Road Recovery

The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the ...

Skidding

There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling. Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in ...

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Opening and closing the side trimpanels
You must open the side trim panel in the cargo compartment before you can change the bulbs in the tail lamps. Left-hand side trim panel ► To open: turn release knob 1 90° in the directio ...

SmartKey
Display messages Key Does Not Belong to Vehicle Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock. ► Use the correct SmartKey. Disp ...

Charging the batter
WARNING   Never charge a battery still installed in the vehicle unless a battery charger unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may escape during charging and cause explosio ...