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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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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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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly. For
expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If your are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. We con-
sider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual. Re-
printing, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Title illustration no. P00.01-2289-31
Press time 11 / 04 / 02
GSP / SIP
Printed in Germany
Warning
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To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any question about carrying out some service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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