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357 Index
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 206
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 205
J
Jack 279
Jump starting 306
K
Key dependency memory
Settings 131
Key positions in starter switch 31
Key, mechanical 285
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 85
Changing the batteries 287
Checking the batteries 86
Factory setting 85
Global locking 85
Global unlocking 85
Loss of 87
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote control 84
Restoring to factory setting 85
Selective setting 85
Starting the engine 44Turning off the engine 53
Unlocking the trunk lid 86
Unlocking with 30
Keys 84
Kickdown 143, 343
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 123
Km/h or mph in speedometer 123
L
Labels, identification 318
Lamp bulbs, exterior 290
Lamps, exterior
Front 290
Light sensor 272
Messages in display 272–275
Rear 291
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 257
Airbag Off 61
Battery (SmartKey) 85
Brakes 258
CHECK ENGINE 259
Coolant 266
Engine diagnostics 257, 259
ESP 256
Fuel reserve 259
Instrument cluster 256–259Seat belts 259
Service indicator 247
SRS 57
Turn signals 23
Language
Multifunction display 124
Setting 124
LATCH child seat anchors 69
Folding back 70
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 319
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 253
License plate lamps
Messages in display 274
Replacing bulbs 291, 295
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 252
Technical data 323
Light sensor 272
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 208
Lighting 101
Automatic headlamp mode 102
Combination switch 104
Daytime running lamp mode 103
Door entry lamps 106
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Exterior lamp switch 101
Front fog lamps 103
High beams 104
Instrument cluster illumination 107
Instruments 107, 108
Interior 105
Locator lighting 103
Low beam 101
Manual headlamp mode 102
Night security illumination 103
Parking lamps 101
Rear fog lamp 103
Settings (control system) 125
Trunk lamp 106
Limiting the gear range 140
Limp Home Mode 143
Loading 196
Instructions 202
Roof rack* 196
Ski sack* 196
Split rear bench seat* 199
Locator lighting 103
Setting 126
Lock button 343Locking 51, 84
Automatic while driving 91
Centrally from inside 92
Fuel filler flap 233
Global, SmartKey 85
Separately the trunk 90
Vehicle in an emergency 286
Loss of keys 87
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet 317
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 272
Replacing bulbs 290, 292
Lowering
Vehicle 301
Lubricants
Technical data 329
M
Main dimensions 327
Maintenance 12, 247
Vehicles with E85 fuel 335
Malfunction
Displaying 119
Malfunction memory 118
Calling up 118
Clearing 119Manual headlamp mode 102
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 287
Interior lighting control 105
Locking the trunk 90
Locking the vehicle 286
Sliding/pop-up roof* 289
Unlocking the driver’s door 285
Unlocking the trunk 91
Unlocking transmission
selector lever 288
Manual seat
Adjusting 33
Adjusting backrest tilt 33
Adjusting head restraint height 33
Adjusting head restraint tilt 34
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 33
Adjusting seat height 33
Front seat head restraints 94
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33
Manual transmission 137
Shifting into reverse 137
Starting with 44
MAXCOOL Maximum cooling 160
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 253
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361 Index
P
Paintwork 250
Panic alarm 72
Panic button on SmartKey 72
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 206
Parking 51, 225
Parking brake 45, 51
Engaging 51
Message in display 264
Releasing 45
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 290, 291, 293, 294
Switching on 101
Parking position*
Exterior rear view
mirrors 100, 131, 145
Parts see Spare parts service 316
Passenger compartment 230
Fuse box in 312
Inside rear view mirror 39
Interior lighting 105
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 206
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety 56Pedals 223
Performance
In cold weather 335
In hot weather 335
Phone book*
Loading 135
Quick search 136
Phone number*
Dialing 135
Redialing 136
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 252
Playing
CDs 179
Poly-V-belt drive 344
Layout 319
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 99
Storing into memory 99
Power assistance 224
Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 35
Adjusting head restraint tilt 35
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35Adjusting seat height 35
Memory function 98
Removing/installing head
restraints 94
Seat fore and aft adjustment 34
Power train 344
Power washer 250
Power windows 187
Blocking of rear door window
operation 71
Side windows 187
Synchronizing 189
Practical hints
First aid kit 279
Fuses 312
Lamp in center console 260
Lamps in instrument cluster 256
Messages in the display 261
Minispare wheel bolts 284
Spare wheel 281
Spare wheel bolts 282
Towing the vehicle 308
Vehicle jack 280
Vehicle tool kit 279
Premium unleaded gasoline 333
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366 IndexSteering gear oil
Message in display 276
Steering wheel
Adjusting 37
Buttons 24
Cleaning 252
Electrical adjustment* 38
Height adjustment 38
Manual adjustment 37
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 217
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof* 191
Windows 188
Storage compartments
Armrest 205
Glove box 203
Ventilated compartments 155
Storage spaces
Cup holder 204
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 99
Submenus 115
Convenience 129
For settings 113
In control system 115Instrument cluster 122
Lighting 125
Resetting functions in
Control system 120
Selecting 120
Settings menu 120
Vehicle 128
Sun visors 146
Sunshade* 147
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 344
Switching
Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 334
Switching off
Audio system 168
Automatic central locking
(control system) 129
Delayed (exterior lamps) 126
Engine 53
ESP 76
Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 52
Seat heating* 97Switching on
Audio system 168
Automatic central locking
(control system) 129
ESP 77
Front fog lamps 103
Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 47
High beams 104
Rapid seat heating* 97
Rear fog lamp 103
Seat heating* 97
Windshield wipers 48
Symbols 15
Synchronizing
Power windows 189
Sliding/pop-up roof* 192
T
Tachometer 23, 109
Displaying gear range 140
Overspeed range 109
Tail lamps
Cleaning 251
Replacing bulbs 291, 295
Tar stains 250
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368 IndexTow-away alarm 25, 80
Arming 80
Disarming 80
Disarming for transport 80
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 311
Towing the vehicle 308
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 217
Traction 142, 339, 345
Transmission see Automatic or
manual transmission 238
Transmission selector lever 288
Unlocking manually 288
Tread depth (tires) 245
Tread Wear 339
Trip computer 132
Trip odometer
Resetting 109
Trunk
Auxiliary fuse box 313
Closing the lid 89
Lamp 106
Opening 86, 88
Opening from inside vehicle 88Separately locking 90
Separately unlocking 91
Trunk lid emergency release 89
Trunk lid
Closing 89
Message in display 272
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 290, 291
Turn signals 47
Additional in mirrors 290
Cleaning lenses 251
Front bulbs 290, 292, 294
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 291, 295
Turning off
Engine 53
U
Units
Setting speedometer units 123
Setting temperature units 123
Unlocking 30, 84
Centrally from inside 92
Driver’s door in an emergency 285
Fuel filler flap 233
Global 85
In an emergency 285Selective settings 85
Separately the trunk 91
Transmission selector lever
manually 288
Vehicle in an emergency 216
With the SmartKey 30
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 215
Uphill driving
Cruise control 194
Upshifting 139
Useful features 203
Ashtrays 207
Cigarette lighter 208
Garage door opener 217
Tele Aid* 209
Telephone* 208
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 119, 121
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 286
Lowering 301
Performance in cold weather 335
Performance in hot weather 335
Proper use of 16