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329 Index
Lighting 107
Automatic headlamp mode 108
Cargo compartment 114
Combination switch 110
Daytime running lamp mode 109
Door entry lamps 113
Front fog lamps 111
High beam flasher 110
High beams 110
Instrument cluster illumination 116
Interior 112
Locator lighting 110
Night security illumination 109
Limiting the gear range 121
Limp Home Mode 124
Line of fall 313
Loading 157
Cargo area cover blind* 161
Cargo floor plates 162
Cargo tie-down rings 158
Hooks 159
Instructions 157, 158
Partition net* 159
Roof rack 163Split rear bench seat 99
Trailer 208
Locator lighting 110
Lock button 313
Locking 88
Automatic while driving 93
Centrally from inside 94
Fuel filler flap 214
Global 89
Vehicle in an emergency 262
Locking knobs 32
Loss of keys 90
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 291
Low beam headlamps
Replacing bulbs 266, 268
Switching on 48
Low engine oil level
Indicator lamp 253
LOW RANGE - 4-ETS 80
LOW RANGE - ABS 77LOW RANGE - ESP 81
LOW RANGE mode 125
Low washer system fluid level
Indicator lamp 253
Lowering
Vehicle 276
M
Main dimensions 298
Maintenance 12
Display messages 256
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 263
Interior lighting control 113
Locking the vehicle 262
Sliding/pop-up roof* 265
Unlocking the driver’s door 261
Unlocking transmission selector
lever 264

331 Index
Oil
Adding 221
Consumption 218
Dipstick 218
Oil dipstick 221
Viscosity 312
One-touch gearshifting 120
Canceling gear range limit 120
Downshifting 120
Upshifting 120
Opening
Doors from the inside 90
Fuel filler flap 214
Fuel filler flap manually 263
Glove box 164
Hood 217
Liftgate 89, 91
Liftgate from inside 91
Liftgate from outside 91
Rear quarter windows 146
Side windows 145Sliding/pop-up roof* 148, 265
Sliding/pop-up roof* in an
emergency 265
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 166
Storage compartment under passenger
seat 165
Windows 145
Opening and closing
Side windows 144
Operating
Garage door opener 185
Integrated remote control 185
Radio transmitters 211
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operating safety 17
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 236
Outside temperature indicator 118
Overdue service 233
Overhead control panel 29P
Paintwork 235
Panic alarm 75
Panic button on remote control 75
Parking and locking 53
Parking brake 47, 53
Engaging 53
Releasing 47
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 266, 267, 269
Replacing the bulbs 269
Switching on 107
Parktronic* 153, 313
Cleaning system sensor 237
Monitoring reach 154
Sensor cover 237
Switching off 156
Switching on 156
Warning indicators 155

334 IndexRemote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 179
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 314
Removing
Vehicle battery 279
Wheel 276
Wiper blades 273
Removing spare wheel 259
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 270
Brake lamp bulbs 270
Bulbs 266
Front lamp bulbs 268
Front turn signal bulbs 268
Fuses 287
High beam bulbs 269
High mounted brake lamp 271
License plate lamp bulbs 271
Low beam bulbs 268
Rear fog lamp bulbs 270
Rear lamp bulbs 267, 270
Rear parking lamp bulbs 270
Rear side marker lamp bulbs 270
Rear standing lamp bulbs 270
Rear turn signal bulbs 270
Wiper blades 273Replacing front fog lamp bulb 270
Reporting
Safety defects 19
Resetting
Service indicator (FSS) 233
Trip odometer 118
Residual heat utilization 140, 314
Residual ventilation 140
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 314
Restraint system 314
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 68, 71
Returning from off-road driving 205
Rims 295
Roadside assistance 12
Tele Aid* 175RON 215
RON (Research Octane Number) 314
Roof rack 163
Rotating wheels 228
Rubber parts
Cleaning 239
S
Safety
Occupant 58
Safety belts see Seat belts 42
Safety defects
Reporting 19
Safety systems
Driving 76
Saving current speed 151
Seat belt force limiter 67
Seat belt height adjustment 45

336 IndexSide windows 144
Automatic closing 145
Automatic opening 145
Cleaning 237
Closing 145
Closing fully (Express-close) 145
Opening 145
Opening and closing 144
Opening fully (Express-open) 145
Rear quarter window 146
Stopping 145
Synchronizing power windows 146
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Rear window wiper/washer 51
Windshield wipers 50
Single wipe 50
Sliding/pop-up roof* 148
Closing 148, 265
Opening 148, 265
Synchronizing 149
Snow chains 231
Spare fuses 287
Spare parts service 290Spare wheel 259
Mounting 274
Removing 259
Speed
Saving current 151
Speed settings
Cruise control 152
Speedometer 25
Speedometer display
Additional indicators 256
Split rear bench seat 99
SRS 66, 314
Indicator lamp 255
Standing lamps 107
Replacing bulbs 266, 267
Standing water
Driving instructions 200
StArt
Display messages 256
Starting difficulties 47
Starting position 33
Starting the engine 46Steep terrain
Driving 202
Steering column
Height adjustment 39
Length adjustment 39
Steering lock 23, 33
Positions 33
Steering wheel
Adjusting 39
Adjustment 39
Cleaning 238
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 180
Stop watch 189
Stopping
Windows 145
Storage compartments
Glove box 164
Under front passenger seat* 164
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 106
Stranded vehicle 286

337 Index
Sun visor 132
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 314
Switching off
Automatic climate control 137
ESP 81
Hazard warning flasher 112
Headlamps 54
Rapid seat heating 99
Transmission control – LOW RANGE
mode 125
Switching on
Automatic climate control 137
ESP 82
Front fog lamps 111
Front fog lamps, rear fog lamp 111
Hazard warning flasher 112
Headlamps 48
High beams 110
Rapid seat heating* 98
Seat heating* 98
Transmission control – LOW RANGE
mode 125
Trip computer* 186
Windshield wipers 49Synchronizing
ESP 246
Power windows 146
Remote control 263
Sliding/pop-up roof* 149
T
Tachometer 26, 118
Displaying gear range 121
Tail lamps 270
Cleaning 236
Replacing bulbs 267Tar stains 235
Technical data 302
Brake fluid 302
Coolants 304
Electrical system 297
Engine 294
Engine oil 302
Engine oil additives 302
Fuel requirements 303
Gasoline additives 303
Main dimensions 298
Premium unleaded gasoline 303
Rims and tires 295
Weights 299
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 307
Tele Aid System* 315

Connect ground cable.
4 - Code radio.
5 - Set time at instrument cluster
6.1 - Activate steering angle sensor.
7.1 - Synchronize tilt/slide sunroof.
8.1 - Synchronize lamella (thin plate) sliding roof.
9.1 - Synchronize power windows.
Torque Specification; Nut Of Ground Cable To Body NOTE: After opening the vehicle wait for at least 4 minutes before disconnecting
the battery otherwise the alarm will be triggered.
NOTE: Model 163: Tighten the nut (5) of the ground line (1) to the specified
torque. Perform work described below only when quiescent current
retention unit was not connected. Model Series 163 see Torque
Specification; Nut Of Ground Cable To Body.
NOTE: MB (models 163).
Hi-Line, premium with Bose (model 163).
NOTE: If necessary set time at stationary heater timer.
NOTE: Model 163 with Code 414.
Open tilt/slide sunroof and hold down switch. Sliding/pop-up roof
mechanism moves to end position, pulls back 1/4 turn and stops.
NOTE: Open tilt/slide sunroof and hold down switch. Sliding/pop-up roof
mechanism moves to end position, pulls back 1/4 turn and stops.
NOTE: Model 163 as of VIN A289565, X754620.
Press power windows switch up to the 1st pressure point and, after
reaching the upper end position of the window, keep pressed for further 5
seconds.
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA54.10--P-1001--01ANut of ground cable to bodyNM18

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NOTES ON NAVIGATION SYSTEM TRAFFICSTAR - AH82.61-P-0001-03A
Models 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 202, 208, 210

Customer information on GPS antenna installation location
On all sedans and coupes, the GPS antenna can be mounted on the rear shelf as an alternative to the instrument
panel.
TrafficStar customer information
The TrafficStar navigation system is available in two versions from the Becker Company:
1. Mat black cover
2. Precious wood cover, burr walnut (Avant-
garde)
conversion for Tele Aid
emergency call system
Notes regarding the Tele-Aid
emergency call systemMODEL 463 ...AH82.95-P-0001-
01GA
Notes regarding the Tele-Aid
emergency call systemMODEL 199AH82.95-P-0001-
01SLR
Notes on Tele Aid
emergency call system
control module changeMODEL 140 with CODE
(348) TELE AID
emergency call systemAH82.95-P-0001-02A
Cleaning plastic cover plates
of lampsMODEL 168, 169, 171,
199, 203, 204, 208, 209,
210, 211, 215, 216, 219,
220, 221, 230, 240, 245.2AH82.10-P-1002-01A
Cleaning plastic cover plates
of lampsMODEL 454.0AH82.10-P-1002-
01FF
Notes on installation of
wiring harnesses in roof areaMODEL 203.0AH82.25-P-1000-01P
Notes on avoiding damage to
fiber optic cables during
repair workMODEL 164, 169, 211,
216, 221, 245, 251, 454 ...AH82.60-P-0001-
05AK
Notes on avoiding damage to
fiber optic cables during
repair workMODEL 219.3 with Media
Oriented System Transport
(MOST)AH82.60-P-0001-
05TX
Notes on fiber optic cableMODEL 129, 163, 168,
170, 202, 203, 208, 209,
210, 215, 220, 230, 414,
463 ...AH82.70-P-0001-02A

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The Audio 30 APS does not have a number pad. For this reason, it is not possible to control the telephone over
the radio (see operating instructions).
On vehicles (as of approx. 07.99) with multifunction steering wheel (telephone control with keys on steering
wheel) this function is then also possible with the Audio 30 APS navigation system.
NOTES ON TRAFFIC PRO NAVIGATION SYSTEM - AH82.61-P-0002-01A
Models 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 202, 208, 210


Customer information, installation position for GPS antenna
There are two different installation locations for the GSP antenna:
1. Standard GPS antenna from DaimlerChrysler on roof or trunk lid. This version offers the best reception
and is therefore preferable.
2. Use of magnetic antenna in vehicle passenger compartment. This version is part of the kit from the
Becker company and installation is described in Becker installation instructions.
Notes on installation of Becker GPS antenna
The GPS antenna can only be installed horizontally with a maximum deviation of 10° from horizontal.
The GPS antenna should always have an unobstructed view of the sky. Tinted windows can reduce the function
of the GPS antenna considerably.
When installing the GPS antenna always ensure that the arched surface of the antenna points upwards.
NOTES ON FIBER OPTIC CABLE - AH82.70-P-0001-02A
Model 129, 163, 168, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 215, 220, 230, 414,
463.243/244/245/246/247/248/249/250/254/270/271/303/309/322/323/332/333/340/341

Illustrated on Model 202 sedan

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