355 Index
Operating 220
Rolling code programming 219
Interior lighting 102
Activating automatic control 102
Deactivating automatic control 102
Delayed shut-off 124
Manual operation 102
Interior storage spaces 203
Armrest 206
Cup holder 204
Glove box 203
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 206
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 205
Interval wiping 50
Switching off 50
Switching on 50
J
Jack 280
Jump starting 308
K
Key dependency memory
Settings 127
Key positions in starter switch 31Key, 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 86
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote control 84
Restoring to factory setting 85
Selective setting 85
Starting the engine 44, 45
Turning off the engine 52
Unlocking with 30
Keys 84
Kickdown 140, 341
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 119
Km/h or mph in speedometer 119
L
Labels, identification 320
Lamp bulbs, exterior 292
Lamps, exterior
Front 292
Light sensor 271Messages in display 272–275
Rear 293
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 255
Airbag Off 61
Battery (SmartKey) 85
CHECK ENGINE 258
Coolant 265
Engine diagnostics 258
ESP 254
Fuel reserve 258
Instrument cluster 254–258
Seat belts 258
Service indicator 246
SRS 57
Turn signals 23
Language
Multifunction display 120
Setting 120
LATCH child seat anchors 70
LATCH child seat anchors
Folding back 70
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 321
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 252
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356 IndexLicense plate lamps
Messages in display 274
Replacing bulbs 293, 298
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 251
Technical data 323
Light sensor 271
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 208
Lighting 98
Automatic headlamp mode 99
Cargo compartment 103
Combination switch 101
Daytime running lamp mode 100
Door entry lamps 103
Exterior lamp switch 98
Front fog lamps 100
High beam flasher 101
High beams 101
Instrument cluster illumination 104
Interior 102
Locator lighting 100
Low beam 98
Manual headlamp mode 99
Night security illumination 100
Parking lamps 98
Rear fog lamp 100Settings (control system) 121
Limiting the gear range 137
Limp Home Mode 140
Loading 193
Cargo tie-down rings 202
Instructions 201
Roof rack 193
Ski sack 193
Split rear bench seat 199
Locator lighting 100
Setting 122
Lock button
Doors 341
Locking 51, 84
Automatic while driving 88
Centrally from inside 89
Fuel filler flap 232
Global, SmartKey 85
Vehicle in an emergency 286
Loss of keys 86
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 319
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 272
Replacing bulbs 292, 294Lowering
Vehicle 304
Lubricants
Technical data 328
Luggage cover 198
Retractable 198
M
Main dimensions 326
Maintenance 12, 246
Vehicles with E85 fuel 333
Malfunction
Displaying 115
Malfunction memory 115
Calling up 115
Clearing 115
Manual headlamp mode 99
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 288
Interior lighting control 102
Locking the vehicle 286
Sliding/pop-up roof 290
Unlocking the driver’s door 285
Unlocking transmission selector
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357 Index
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 91
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33
Manual transmission 134
Shifting into reverse 134
Starting with 44
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 156
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 252
Mechanical key 285
Memory function 95
Recalling positions from memory 96
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 97
Storing key dependent settings 96
Menu
Control system 341
Menus 108
AUDIO 112
In control system 110, 111Malfunction memory 115
NAVI 114
Settings menu 116
Standard display 112
Submenus 109
TEL* 131
Trip computer 128
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 119
Minispare wheel 282, 303, 324
Bolts 284
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 142
Adjusting 38
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirror 141
Exterior rear view mirror 39
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 128
Inside rear view mirror 38
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 97
MON 233MON (Motor Octane Number) 341
Mph or km/h in speedometer 119
Multicontour seat* 93
Multifunction display 107, 341
Selecting language 120
Standard display 111
Multifunction display messages
ABS 261
BAS 262
Battery 278
Brake fluid 264
Brake pads 263
Check engine 258
Coolant 266
Coolant level 265
Display 278
Doors 268
Engine 258
Engine oil level 270
ESP 268
Fuel reserve tank 271
Hood 271
Key 271
Lamps 272–275
Parking brake 275
Steering gear oil level 276
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358 Index
Tailgate 277
Tele Aid* 277
Telephone* 277
Washer fluid 278
Multifunction steering wheel 24, 108,
341
Buttons 108
N
Navigation system
Operating 114
See separate COMAND* operating in-
structions
Network provider 131
Night security illumination 100
Setting 122
O
Occupant safety 56
Airbags 57
Children and airbags 58
Children in the vehicle 65
Fastening the seat belt 40
Infant and child restraint systems 65
LATCH child seat anchors 70
Seat belts 40, 59
Odometer, main 23Oil
Adding 236
Checking level 235
Consumption 235
Dipstick 235
Filler neck 236
Oil level
Checking 233
One-touch gearshifting 136
Canceling gear range limit 136
Downshifting 136
Upshifting 136
Opening
Ashtray 207
Doors from the inside 88
Fuel filler flap 232
Fuel filler flap manually 288
Glove box 203
Hood 234
Side windows 185
Sliding/pop-up roof 187, 290
Sliding/pop-up roof in an
emergency 290
Sliding/pop-up roof with
SmartKey 188
Tailgate 87Windows 184
Windows with SmartKey 186
Operating
Audio system 161
Cassette player 114
CD player 113
COMAND* see separate operating in-
structions
Garage door opener 220
Integrated remote control 220
Navigation system 114
Radio 113
Radio transmitter 230
Safety 16
Telephone 161
Telephone* 131, 178
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operating safety 16
Audio system 161
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 250
Outer seats
Rear seat head restraints 92
Outside temperature indicator 106
Overdue service 246
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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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364 IndexStanding water
Driving instructions 229
Starter switch 21, 31
Positions 31
Starting difficulties 45
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 44
Station (radio)
Search 113
Station selection
Setting 125
Steel rims
Technical data 323
Steering column
Height adjustment 37, 38
Length adjustment 37, 38
Steering gear oil
Message in display 276
Steering wheel
Adjusting 37
Buttons 24
Cleaning 251
Electrical adjustment 38
Height adjustment 38
Manual adjustment 37Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 217
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof 188
Windows 185
Storage compartments
Armrest 205
Cargo compartment 197
Glove box 203
Ventilated compartments 150
Storage spaces
Cup holder 204
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 96
Submenus 111
Convenience 126
For settings 109
In control system 111
Instrument cluster 118
Lighting 121
Resetting functions in Control
system 117
Selecting 116
Settings menu 116
Vehicle 124
Sun visors 143Switching
Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 332
Switching off
Audio system 164
Automatic central locking (control
system) 125
Engine 52
ESP 77
Hazard warning flasher 101
Headlamps 52
Seat heating 94
Switching on
Audio system 164
Automatic central locking (control
system) 125
ESP 77
Front fog lamps 100
Hazard warning flasher 101
Headlamps 47
High beams 101
Rapid seat heating 94
Rear fog lamp 100
Seat heating 94
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365 Index
Synchronizing
Power windows 186
Sliding/pop-up roof 189
T
Tachometer 23, 105
Displaying gear range 137
Overspeed range 105
Tail lamps
Cleaning 250
Replacing bulbs 293, 297
Tailgate
Closing 87
Message in display 277
Opening 87
Tar stains 249
Technical data 330
Brake fluid 330
Coolant 328
Coolants 334
Electrical system 325
Engine 322
Engine oil 330
Engine oil additives 330
Flexible fuel vehicles 332
Fuel requirements 331
Fuels 328Gasoline additives 332
Lubricants 328
Main dimensions 326
Premium unleaded gasoline 331
Rims and tires 323
Weights 327
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 329, 336
Tele Aid* 210
Emergency calls 211
Information 214
Initiating an emergency call
manually 213
Messages in display 277
Remote door unlock 217
Roadside assistance 213
SOS button 213
Stolen vehicle tracking services 217
System self-check 211
Tele Aid* System 210
Upgrade signals 216
Tele Aid* System 343
Telematics* 343
Telephone
Emergency call 181Telephone* 24, 209
Answering a call 132
Dialing a number from the phone
book 132
Ending a call 132
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 132
Messages in display 277
Operating 131
Operation 178
Redialing 133
Signal strength 131
Temperature
Display mode 119
Grades of tires 338
Outside temperature indicator 106
Setting interior temperature 146,
154
Setting units in display 119
Tires 243
Tie-down rings (Cargo
compartment) 202
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 304
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366 IndexTilt
Backrest 33
Head restraint 34
Seat cushion 33
Time
Setting hours 118
Setting minutes 118
Time display
Setting 119
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 233, 242
Tire speed rating 227
Tire traction 227
Tires 241, 323
Consumer information 337
Direction of rotation 242
Driving instructions 226
Retreads 241
Rims and tires 323
Service life 242
Temperature 243
Temperature grades 338
Traction 337
Tread depth 244
Wear pattern 243
Winter 244Tools 279
Tow-away alarm 25
Arming 80
Disarming 80
Disarming for transport 80
Tow-away alarm* 80
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 313
Towing the vehicle 310
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 217
Traction 139, 343
Traction (Tires) 337
Transmission see Automatic
transmission 237
Transmission selector lever 289
Unlocking manually 289
Traveling abroad 229
Tread depth (tires) 244
Tread wear 337
Trim panel
Opening 315
Trip computer 128
Trip odometer
Resetting 105Trunk
Closing the lid 87
Trunk see Cargo compartment 87
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 292, 293
Turn signals 47
Additional in mirrors 292
Cleaning lenses 250
Front bulbs 292, 294, 296
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 293, 298
Turning off
Engine 52
Twin-reel roller blind
Installing 199
Luggage cover and partition net 197
Removing 198
U
Units
Setting speedometer units 119
Setting temperature units 119
Unlocking 30, 84
Centrally from inside 89
Driver’s door in an emergency 285
Fuel filler flap 232
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