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IntroductionCentral locking switch 35 Exterior rear view mirrors 75
Product information 7 Automatic central locking 36 Instrument cluster 78
Operator’s manual 8 Emergency unlocking in case of accident 37 Multifunction steering wheel,
Wheretofindit 13 Trunk 38multifunction display
84
Reporting Safety Defects 15 Trunk lid release switch 40Trip and main odometer,
Antitheft alarm system 41 vehicle speed, FSS and engine
Instruments and controlsTow-away alarm 43 oil level indicator 88
Instruments and controls 18 Power seats, front 44
Center console 20 Front head restraints 49 Audio systems 89
Overhead control panel 21 Head restraints, rear 50 Telephone 92
Backrest 51 Navigation system 97
OperationMulticontour seat 52 Trip computer 98
Vehicle keys 24 Heated seats 53 Malfunction message memory 100
Start lock-out 26 Seat belts and integrated restraint system 55 Individual settings 102
General notes on the central
locking system 26Seat belts 55 Setting the audio volume 104
Central locking system 27 Seat belt nonusage warning system 56 Flexible service system (FSS) 105
Radio frequency and infrared
remote control 27BabySmart™ airbag deactivation system 62 Checking engine oil level 108
Locking and unlocking 29 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 63 Engine oil consumption 109
Choosing global or selective mode
on remote control 29Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) 63 Exterior lamp switch 110
Opening the trunk 30 Airbags 64 Night security illumination 111
Opening and closing windows
from outside 30Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor and airbag 69Headlamp cleaning system 112
Panic button 32 Infant and child restraint systems 70 Combination switch 113
Mechanical keys 32 Adjusting telescoping steering column 73 Hazard warning flasher switch 115
Doors
33 Inside rear view mirror 74 Automatic climate control 116
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Operation Audio and telephone 123
DrivingBrakes 185
Power windows 141 Driving off 186
Sliding/pop-up roof 143 Control and operation of radio Parking 187
Interior lighting 145 transmitters 162 Tires 187
Rear window sunshade 146 COMAND, radio, telephone and Snow chains 190
Sun visors 146 two-way radio 162 Winter driving instructions 190
Illuminated vanity mirrors 147 Maintenance 163 Deep water 191
Interior 147 Catalytic converter 164 Passenger compartment 192
Storage compartments, armrest and
cup holder 147Emission control 165 Travelling abroad 192
Glove box 148 Tele Aid 166 Cruise control 193
Ashtrays 150 Steering lock 172 Brake assist system (BAS) 196
Lighter 151 Starting and turning off the engine 174 Antilock brake system (ABS) 198
Enlarged cargo area – split folding rear
seat backrest 152Automatic transmission 175
Electronic stability program (ESP)
200
Loading instructions 153 Parking brake 184 What you should know at the
Cargo tie down rings 155 Driving instructions 184 gas station 203
Parcel net in front passenger footwell 155 Drive sensibly – save fuel 184 Check regularly and before a
long trip 205
Telephone, general 156 Drinking and driving 185
Cellular telephone 156 Pedals 185
Garage door opener 157 Power assistance 185
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Instruments and controls
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index For more detailed descriptions see Index on page
For adjustment of air outlets, refer to automatic climate
control, see page 1
2
116
.
1Side air outlet, adjustable
2Air volume control for side air outlet
3Exterior lamp switch, see page 11
0
4Parking brake release, see page 184
5Parking brake pedal, see page 184
6Hood lock release, see page 2339
7Combination switch, see page 113
8Cruise control switch, see page 193
9Multifunction steering wheel, see page 84
Horn (with electronic key in steering lock
position 1 or 2)
10Instrument cluster, see page 78
11Voice recognition system switch, see separate
operating instructions
12Steering lock with ignition/starter switch,
see page17213Center air outlets, adjustable
14Air volume control for center air outlets
15Left front seat heater switch, see page 53
16Headlamp washer switch, see page 112
17Switch for rear seat head restraints, see page 50
18Hazard warning flasher switch
19Central locking switch, see page 35
20Switch for tow-away alarm, see page43
Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system,
see page41
21Right front seat heater switch, see page 53
22Automatic climate control, see page 116
Rear window defroster switch
23Glove box (illuminated with electronic key in
steering lock position 1 or 2), see page 148
24Audio system,
25Storage compartment
26Ashtray with lighter, see page 150
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Operation
Tow-away alarm 43 Multifunction steering wheel,
Power seats, front 44multifunction display
84
Vehicle keys 24 Front head restraints 49Trip and main odometer, vehicle
speed, FSS and engine
Start lock-out 26 Head restraints, rear 50 oil level indicator 88
General notes on the central
locking system 26Backrest 51 Audio systems 89
Central locking system 27 Multicontour seat 52 Telephone 92
Radio frequency and infrared
remote control 27Heated seats 53 Navigation system 97
Locking and unlocking 29 Seat belts and integrated restraint system 55 Trip computer 98
Choosing global or selective mode
on remote control 29Seat belts 55 Malfunction message memory 100
Opening the trunk 30 Seat belt nonusage warning system 56 Individual settings 102
Opening and closing windows
from outside 30BabySmart™ airbag deactivation system 62 Setting the audio volume 104
Panic button 32 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 63 Flexible service system (FSS) 105
Mechanical keys 32 Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) 63 Checking engine oil level 108
Doors 33 Airbags 64
Central locking switch 35 Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor and airbag 69
Automatic central locking 36 Infant and child restraint systems 70
Emergency unlocking in case of Adjusting telescoping steering column 73
accident 37 Inside rear view mirror 74
Trunk 38 Exterior rear view mirrors 75
Trunk lid release switch 40 Instrument cluster 78
Antitheft alarm system 41
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Engine oil consumption 109 Glove box 148
Exterior lamp switch 110 Ashtrays 150
Night security illumination 111 Lighter 151
Headlamp cleaning system 112 Enlarged cargo area – split folding rear
seat backrest 152
Combination switch 113 Loading instructions 153
Hazard warning flasher switch 115 Cargo tie down rings 155
Automatic climate control 116 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 155
Operation Audio and telephone 123 Telephone, general 156
Power windows 141 Cellular telephone 156
Sliding/pop-up roof 143 Garage door opener 157
Interior lighting 145
Rear window sunshade 146
Sun visors 146
Illuminated vanity mirrors 147
Interior 147
Storage compartments, armrest and
cup holder 147
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Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, you may use
the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to call
up, control and set the following systems in the
multifunction display:
1Trip odometer and main odometer, see page 88
Flexible service system (FSS), see page 105
Engine oil level indicator, see page 108
2Audio systems, see page 89
Radio, see page 89
CD player (optional), see page 90
Cassette player, see page 91
3Navigation system (optional), see page 97
4Malfunction message memory, see page 100
5Individual settings, see page 102
6Trip computer, see page 98
After start
After reset
Fuel tank content
7Telephone (if so equipped), see page 92Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
required system is displayed.
Pressing the è button advances the display to the
ne xt system.
Pressing the ÿ button returns the display to the
previous system.
You may call up additional displays within some of these
categories by pressing the j or k button.
Wa r n i n g !
A driver’s attention to the road must always be his /
her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others,
programming and selecting
features through the
multifunction steering wheel should only be done
by the driver when traffic and road conditions
permit it to be done safely, including pulling over to a
safe location where that is required for safe operation.
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Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
required system is displayed.
Pressing the è button advances the display to the
next system.
Pressing the ÿ button returns the display to the
previous system.
You may call up additional displays in some systems by
pressing the j or k button.Note:
The displays in the multifunction display can be set to
German, English, French, Italian or Spanish language.
See the “TEXT” individual setting on page 10
2
for
instructions on changing the language setting.
The displays for the audio systems (radio, CD player,
cassette player) will appear in English, regardless of the
language selected.
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Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Audio systems
Radio1Audio system is switched off.
2The radio is switched on.
3Wave band setting and memory location number,
where appropriate.
4Station frequ enc y.
5This only appears when “MEMORY” rather than
“FREQUENCY” has been selected in the individual
settings. See page 102.
The radio must be switched on.
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until
display (2) appears.
Press button j or k repeatedly until the required
station or frequency is displayed.
Use the j of k button to select a stored station or
station frequency. This depends on the selection made
in the “STATION SEARCH USING” setting menu.
See page 10
2.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
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