348 IndexAir vents, rear passenger compartment
Adjustable 155, 164
Air volume
Adjusting 151, 159
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 260
Airbags 57
BabySmart
TM deactivation
system 67, 341
Children 58
Front 60
Passenger 61
Safety guidelines 59
Side impact 61
Window curtain 61
Alarm
Audible 72, 80
Canceling 80
Visual 79
Alarm system
Anti-theft 79
Tow-away 80
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 299, 341
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 337
Antiglare
Automatic* 144
Manual 144Antilock brake system (ABS) 341
Anti-theft alarm system
Arming 79
Canceling alarm 80
Disarming 80
Anti-theft systems 79
Anti-theft alarm system 79
Immobilizer 79
Tow-away alarm 80
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 227
Armrest
Storage compartment in front of 205
Storage spaces 206
Ashtray 207
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 238
AUDIO menu 116
Selecting radio station 117
Audio system 165
Audio and telephone, operation 165
Button and soft key operation 168
Cassette mode 174
CD mode 178
Operating and display elements 166
Operating safety 165
Operation 168
Radio mode 171Switching off 168
Switching on 168
Telephone operation 182
Automatic antiglare*
for rear view mirror 144
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating
(control system) 129
Automatic climate control* 156
Activating 157
Adjusting air distribution 159
Adjusting air volume 159
Air recirculation mode 160
Deactivating 157
Defrosting 160
Rear window defroster 153, 162
Residual heat utilization 163
Residual ventilation 163
Setting the temperature 158
Automatic headlamp mode 102
Automatic lighting control
Activating 105
Deactivating 105
Automatic locking when driving 91
350 IndexButton
Audio system 168
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 341
California
Important notice 11
Calling up
Range (distance to empty) 133
Service indicator 248
CAN system 341
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 329
Cargo area see Trunk 86
Casette mode
Playing cassettes 174
Cassette player
Operating 118
Catalytic converter 231
CD changer* 178
CD mode 178
CD player*
Operating 117
Center console 25
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 260
Lower part 26
Upper part 25Centigrade
Setting temperature units 123
Central locking
Automatic 91
From inside 92
Switch 92
Switching on/off
(control system) 129
Unlocking from inside 92
Central locking switch 92
Certification label 318
Changing
Batteries (SmartKey) 287
Key setting 129
Changing CDs 178
Charcoal filter 161
Charging
Vehicle battery 304
CHECK ENGINE malfunction
indicator lamp 259
Checking
Brake fluid 234
Coolant level 234, 238
Oil level 234, 236
Tire inflate pressure 234
Vehicle lighting 234Child safety 65
Airbags 58
Infant and child restraint
systems 62, 65
LATCH child seat anchors 69
Child safety switch see Blocking of
rear door window operation 71
Child seat anchors
see LATCH child seat anchors 70
Cigarette lighter 208
Cleaning
Cup holder 252
Gear selector lever 252
Hard plastic trim items 252
Headlamps 146
Headliner 252
Instrument cluster 252
Leather upholstery 253
Light alloy wheels 252
MB Tex upholstery 253
Plastic and rubber parts 252
Seat belts 252
Steering wheel 252
Windows 251
Windshield 49
Wiper blades 251
351 Index
Climate control 148
Adjusting 151
Defogging windshield 151
Defrosting 151
Setting the temperature 150
Clock 23, 122
Closing
Glove box 203
Hood 236
Side windows 187
Sliding/pop-up roof* 190, 289
Sliding/pop-up roof*
with SmartKey 191
Trunk lid 89
Windows 187
Windows with SmartKey 188
Closing sliding/pop-up roof*
In an emergency 289
Cockpit 20, 341
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND*) 342
COMAND* see separate operating
instructionsCombination switch 104
High beam flasher 47
Turn signals 47
Windshield wipers 48
Consumer information 339
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 230
Control system 111, 342
AUDIO menu 116
Convenience submenu 129
Display digital speedometer 116
Functions 112, 115
Instrument cluster submenu 122
Lighting submenu 125
Malfunction memory menu 118
Menus 114, 115, 343
Multifunction display 111
Multifunction steering wheel 112
NAVI menu* 118
Selecting radio system 117
Settings menu 119
Standard display menu 116
Submenus 113, 115
TEL* menu 134
Trip computer menu 132
Vehicle submenu 128Convenience submenu 129
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature* 129
Setting key dependency 131
Setting parking position* for
exterior rear view mirror 131
Coolant 238, 336
Adding 239
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 336
Capacities 329
Checking level 238
Messages in display 266, 267
Temperature 232
Temperature display 108
Warning lamp 267
Coolant level
Checking 234, 238
Cruise control 193, 342
Canceling 194
Driving downhill 194
Driving uphill 194
Fine adjustment 195
Saving current speed 194
Setting speeds 195
Cruise control lever 193
352 IndexCruising range, fuel 335
Cup holder
Cleaning 252
In front seat armrest 204
In rear seat armrest 205
Opening 204
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 341
D
Daytime running lamp mode 103
Setting 125
Deactivating
Air conditioner 154
Air recirculation mode 152, 161, 162
Alarm 80
Anti-theft alarm system 80
Automatic climate control* 157
Central locking (control system) 129
Climate control 149
Climate control system 153
Cruise control 194
Defrosting 152, 160
Engine with the key 53
ESP 76
Exterior lamps 102
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 126
Front fog lamps 126Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 52
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 127
Rear window defroster 153, 162
Seat heater* 97
Tow-away alarm 80
Deep water see Standing water 229
Defogging
Windshield 151, 159
Defrosting 151, 160
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 126
Interior lighting 127
Dialing
A number (telephone) 135
Difficulties
While driving
see Problems while driving 49
With starting 45
Digital speedometer 116
Direction of rotation (tires) 243
Discharged battery
Jump starting 306
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 304Display elements
Audio system 166
Displays
Digital speedometer 116
Messages 238, 261
Selecting 124
Service indicator 247
Showing malfunctions 119
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 132
Door control panel 28
Door entry lamps 106
Door handle 28
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 216
Doors
Message in display 272
Opening from inside vehicle 87
Opening from outside 85
Downhill driving
Cruise control 194
Downshifting 137, 139
Drink holder see Cup holder 204
Drinking and driving 223
359 Index
Mechanical key 285
Memory function* 98, 343
Recalling positions from memory 99
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking positions 100
Storing key dependent settings 99
Menus 112
AUDIO 116
Control system 343
In control system 114, 115
Malfunction memory 118
NAVI* 118
Settings menu 119
Standard display 116
Submenus 113
TEL* 134
Trip computer 132
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 123
Minispare wheel 300
Bolts 284
Removing 283Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 145
Adjusting 39
Automatic antiglare* for inside
mirror 144
Automatic antiglare* for rear view
mirror 144
Exterior rear view mirror 39
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 131
Inside rear view mirror 39
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 100
MON (Motor Octane Number) 234, 343
Mph or km/h in speedometer 123
Multicontour seat* 96
Multifunction display 111, 343
Selecting language 124
Standard display 115
Multifunction display messages
ABS 262
BAS 263
Battery 278
Brake fluid 265
Brake pads 265Check engine 259
Coolant 267
Coolant level 266
Display 278
Doors 272
Engine 259
Engine oil level 270
ESP 269
Fuel reserve tank 272
Hood 272
Key 272
Lamps 272–275
Parking brake 264
Steering column not properly
locked 276
Steering gear oil level 276
Tele Aid* 277
Telephone* 277
Trunk lid 272
Washer fluid 278
Multifunction steering
wheel 24, 112, 343
Buttons 112
360 IndexN
Navigation system
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Navigation system*
Operating 118
Night security illumination 103
Setting 126
O
Occupant safety 56
Airbags 57
Children and airbags 58
Children in the vehicle 65
Fastening the seat belt 41
Infant and child restraint systems 65
LATCH child seat anchors 69
Seat belts 41, 59
Odometer, main 23
Oil
Adding 237
Checking level 236
Consumption 236
Dipstick 236
Filler neck 237
Viscosity 342Oil level
Checking 234
One-touch gearshifting 139
Canceling gear range limit 139
Downshifting 139
Upshifting 139
Opening
Ashtray 207
Cup holders 204
Doors from the inside 87
Fuel filler flap 233
Fuel filler flap manually 287
Glove box 203
Hood 235
Side windows 188
Sliding/pop-up roof* 190, 289
Sliding/pop-up roof* in an
emergency 289
Sliding/pop-up roof* with
SmartKey 191
Trunk 86, 88
Trunk from the inside 88
Windows 187
Windows with SmartKey 188Operating
Audio system 165
Cassette player 118
CD player* 117
COMAND* see separate
operating instructions
Garage door opener 220
Integrated remote control 220
Navigation system* 118
Radio 115, 117
Radio transmitters 230
Safety 16
Telephone* 134, 165, 182
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operating safety 16
Audio system 165
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 251
Outer seats
Rear seat head restraints 95
Outside temperature indicator 110
Overdue service 247
Overhead control panel 27
Overspeed range 343
365 Index
Into reverse
(manual transmission) 137
Side impact airbags 61
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 290, 291, 294
Side windows
Automatic opening 188
Cleaning 251
Closing 187, 188
Closing with SmartKey 188
Opening 187, 188
Opening fully 188
Opening with SmartKey 188
Stopping 188
Synchronizing power windows 189
Signal strength (telephone*) 134
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 49
Single wipe 49
Ski sack* 196
Removing 199
Unfolding and loading 196
Unloading and folding 198
Sliding/pop-up roof* 190
Closing 190, 289
Closing with SmartKey 191Opening 190, 289
Opening with SmartKey 191
Stopping 191
Synchronizing 192
SmartKey
Changing battery 286
Locking and unlocking 84
Opening and closing
the sliding/pop-up roof* with 191
Opening and closing
windows with 188
Unlocking with 30
Snow chains 246
Soft keys
Audio system 168
Spare fuses 313
Spare parts service 316
Spare wheel 281
Bolts 282
Minispare 300
Mounting 297
Removing 281
Speed
Saving current 194
Speed settings
Cruise control 195Speedometer 23
Settings units 123
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 123
Split rear bench seat* 199
SRS 63, 344
Indicator lamp 257
Standing lamps 101
Replacing bulbs 290, 291, 293, 294
Standing water
Driving instructions 229
Starter switch 21, 31
Positions 31
Starting difficulties 45
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 44
Station (radio)
Search 117
Station selection
Setting 128
Steel rims
Technical data 323
Steering column
Height adjustment 37, 38
Length adjustment 37, 38
Messages in display 276
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