363 Index
Selective 85
Settings menu
Functions in 116
Individual vehicle settings 116
Submenus 116
Shift lock (Automatic transmission) 342
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 138
Gearshift lever 134
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 136
Into reverse (manual
transmission) 134
Shutting off
Delayed (exterior lamps) 122
Side impact airbags 61
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 292, 293, 297
Side windows
Automatic opening 185
Cleaning 251
Closing 184, 185, 186
Closing with SmartKey 186
Opening 184, 186
Opening fully 185
Opening with SmartKey 186Stopping 185
Synchronizing power windows 186
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Rear window wiper/washer 50
Windshield wipers 49
Single wipe 49
Ski sack 193
Removing 196
Unfolding and loading 193
Unloading and folding 195
Sliding/pop-up roof 187
Closing 187, 290
Closing with SmartKey 188
Opening 187, 290
Opening with SmartKey 188
Stopping 188
Synchronizing 189
SmartKey
Changing battery 287
Locking and unlocking 84
Opening and closing the slid-
ing/pop-up roof with 188
Opening and closing windows
with 186
Unlocking with 30
Snow chains 245Soft keys
Audio system 164
Spare fuses 315
Spare parts service 318
Spare wheel 281, 324
Bolts 282
Full size tire 281
Minispare 303
Minispare wheel 282
Mounting 300
Speed
Saving current 191
Speed settings
Cruise control 192
Speedometer 23
Settings units 119
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 119
Split rear bench seat 199
SRS 63
Indicator lamp 256
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) 342
Standing lamps 98
Replacing bulbs 292, 293, 295, 296
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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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