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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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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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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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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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