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361 Index
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 297
Brake lamp bulbs 297
Bulbs 292
Front lamp bulbs 294
Front turn signal bulbs 294, 295
Fuses 315
High beam bulbs 294
High beam bulbs (xenon-type
headlamps) 295
License plate lamp bulbs 298
Low beam bulbs 294
Parking lamp bulbs 295, 296
Rear fog lamp bulbs 297
Rear lamp bulbs 293, 297
Rear turn signal bulbs 297
Side marker lamp bulbs 297
Standing lamp bulbs 295, 296
Wiper blades 299
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Reset knob in the instrument cluster 116
Resetting
All functions (control system) 116
All functions of a submenu 117
Fuel consumption 129Service indicator (FSS) 247
Trip odometer 105
Residual heat utilization 159
Residual ventilation 159
REST 342
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 65, 69
Restraint systems 342
Reverse (manual transmission)
Shifting into 134
Rims 323
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside assistance
Tele Aid* 213
Rolling code programming 219
RON 233
RON (Research Octane Number) 342
Roof rack 193
Rotating wheels 243
Rubber parts
Cleaning 252
S
Safety
Occupant 56
Safety belts see Seat belts 40Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 73
Saving current speed 191
Searching
Radio station 113
Seat belt force limiter 64
Seat belt height adjustment 42
Front seats 42
Rear outer seats 42
Seat belts 61
Cleaning 252
Fastening 40
Height adjustment 42
Proper use of 43, 63
Safety guidelines 59
Warning lamp 258
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 93
Seat heater
Switching off 94
Switching on 94
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In an emergency 285
Selective settings 85
Transmission selector lever
manually 289
Vehicle in an emergency 217
With the SmartKey 30
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 216
Uphill driving
Cruise control 191
Upshifting 136
Useful features 203
Ashtrays 207
Cigarette lighter 208
Electrical outlet 208
Garage door opener 218
Interior storage spaces 203
Tele Aid* 210
Telephone* 209
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 116, 117
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 286
Lowering 304
Performance in cold weather 333Performance in hot weather 333
Proper use of 16
Service battery 305
Towing 310
Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 285
With flexible fuel 329, 332
Vehicle battery 305
Vehicle care 248
Cup holder 251
Engine cleaning 250
Gear selector lever 251
Hard plastic trim items 252
Headlamps 250
Instrument cluster 251
Leather upholstery 252
Light alloy wheels 251
MB Tex upholstery 252
Ornamental moldings 250
Paintwork 249
Plastic and rubber parts 252
Power washer 249
Seat belts 252
Steering wheel 251
Tail lamps 250
Tar stains 249Turn signals 250
Vehicle washing 250
Window cleaning 251
Wiper blades 251
Vehicle jack 280
Vehicle lighting
Checking 233
Vehicle tool kit 279
Alignment bolt 280
Spare fuses 280
Special fuse puller 280
Towing eye bolt 280
Vehicle jack 280
Wheel bolts 280
Wheel wrench 280
Vehicle washing 250
Ventilated storage compartment 150
Ventilation
Storage compartment 150
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 343,
320
Viscosity
Engine oil 340
Voice control system*
Hands-free microphone 27
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Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 61
Parking brake 46
Warranty coverage 319
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 248
Wear pattern (tires) 243
Weights 327
Wheel change
Tightening torque 304
Wheels
Rotating 243
Tires and wheels 241
Window curtain airbags 61
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging 147, 155
Refilling washer fluid 240
Replacing wiper blades 299
Washer fluid 240, 336
Washer system 336
Windshield washer fluid 336
Message in display 278
Mixing ratio 336
Refilling 240Wiping with 49
Windshield washer system 336
Windshield wipers 48
Fast wiper speed 48
Interval wiping 50
Rear window wiper/washer 49
Replacing wiper blades 299
Simultaneous wiping and washing 50
Single wipe 49
Switching on 48
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 49
Winter driving 244
Block heater 245
Snow chains 245
Tires 244
Transmission program mode 139
Winter driving instructions 228
Winter tires 244
Wiper blades
Cleaning 251
Installing 299
Removing 299
Removing insert 299
Replacing 299
Wiper/washerRear window 49
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 49, 50
Interval 48, 50
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