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364 IndexKEYLESS-GO* card 83
Central locking 84
Changing the batteries 299
Checking the batteries 82, 85
Checking vehicle lock status 86
Factory setting 84
Locking the vehicle 86
Loss of 87
Messages in display 276
Reprogramming 84
Restoring to factory setting 81
Turning off the engine 51
Unlocking 83
Unlocking with 32
Keys 80
Kickdown 148, 349
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 134
Km/h or mph in speedometer 134
L
Lamp bulbs, exterior 302
Lamps, exterior
Front 302
Light sensor 285
Messages in display 287
Rear 303Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 265
Battery (SmartKey) 81
Brakes 267
CHECK ENGINE 268
Coolant 277
Distronic*
DTR* 181, 265
Engine diagnostics 268
ESP 75, 264
Fuel reserve 268
Instrument cluster 264–268
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 65, 269
Seat belts 266
Service indicator 254
SRS 55
Tow-away alarm 78
Turn signals 23
Language
Multifunction display 135
Setting 135
LATCH child seat anchors 68
LATCH child seat mounts 68
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 329
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 261Lever
For cruise control 183
License plate lamps
Replacing bulbs 303, 306
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 260
Light sensor 285
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 207
Lighting 108
Automatic headlamp mode 109
Combination switch 111
Daytime running lamp mode 110
Exterior lamp switch 108
Front fog lamps 110
High beam flasher 111
High beams 111
Instrument cluster illumination 114
Interior 112
Locator lighting 110
Low beam 108
Manual headlamp mode 109
Night security illumination 110
Parking lamps 108
Rear fog lamp 110
Settings (control system) 135
Limiting the gear range 145
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366 IndexMirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 152
Adjusting 38
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirror 151
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 142
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 142
Inside rear view mirror 38
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 107
MON (Motor Octane Number) 235, 350
Mph or km/h in speedometer 134
Multicontour seat* 99
Multifunction display 24, 117, 350
Selecting language 135
Standard display 121Multifunction display messages
ABC 271
ABS 272
BAS 273, 283
Brake fluid 275
Brake pads 275
Check engine 268
Coolant 278
Coolant level 277
Distronic* 280
Doors 280
Engine 268
Engine oil level 282
Entry position 294
Fuel reserve tank 284
Hood 284
Key 284
KEYLESS-GO* card 276
Lamps 287
Parking brake 288
Selector lever 280
Tele Aid 293
Telephone* 294
Tires 291
Trunk 294
Washer fluid 294Multifunction
steering wheel 24, 118, 350
Buttons 118
N
Navigation system
Operating 127
See separate COMAND* operating in-
structions
Night security illumination 110
O
Occupant safety 54
Airbags 55
Children and airbags 56
Children in the vehicle 63
Fastening the seat belt 40
Infant and child restraint systems 63
LATCH child seat mounts 68
Seat belts 40, 58
Odometer, main 23
Odometer, trip 23
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368 IndexPassenger compartment 231
Fuse box in 322
Inside rear view mirror 38
Interior lighting 112
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 205
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 54
Pedals 225
Phone book*
Loading 126
Quick search 126
Phone number*
Dialing 126
Redialing 127
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 261
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 295
Poly-V-belt drive 350
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 106
Positions (Memory function*)
Storing into memory 106
Power assistance 225
Power closing assist
for doors and trunk lid 94Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion depth 36
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Folding forward front seat
backrests 100
Front seat head restraints 97
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36
Power train 350
Power washer 257
Power windows 169
Blocking of rear window operation 69
Side windows 169
Synchronizing 172
Practical hints
First aid kit 295
Fuses 322
Lamp in center console 269
Lamps in instrument cluster 264
Messages in the display 270
Vehicle tool kit 295Problems
While driving 48
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 350
Automatic transmission 147
PULSE function (Massage function) 100
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 126
R
Radio
Selecting stations 122
Station selection setting 139
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 232
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 130
Reading lamp 27
Rear fog lamp 303
Bulb 303
Switching on 110
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 305
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
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370 IndexS
Safety
Occupant 54
Safety belts see Seat belts 40
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 71
Saving current speed 177
Screwdriver (vehicle tool kit) 295
Seat belt force limiter 63
Seat belts 60
Cleaning 261
Fastening 40
Proper use of 42, 62
Safety guidelines 58
Warning lamp 266
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 99
Seat heater
Switching off 103
Switching on 103
Seat ventilation*
Switching off 102
Switching on 102Seats 96
Adjusting 34
Adjusting lumbar support 99
Adjusting shoulder support 99
Easy entry/exit feature 96
Heater 103
Massage function 100
Multicontour seat* 99
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down hooks 198
Selector lever
Message in display 280
Position 143
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 66
Tele Aid 210
Service
Calling up the service indicator 255
Major service (Service B) 254
Minor service (Service A) 254
Overdue 254
Types 254
When due 254
Service (maintenance) 254
Service and warranty information 10Service indicator 254
Calling up 255
Clearing 254, 255
Service life (tires) 247
Service System see FSS 254
Setting
Convenience functions 140
Cruise control 177
Daytime running lamp mode 136
Distronic* time interval 186
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 142
Following distance in Distronic* 186
Higher speed in cruise control 178
Higher speed in Distronic* 184
Individual vehicle settings 131
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 138
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 135
Language, multifunction display 135
Locator lighting 136
Lower speed in cruise control 178
Lower speed in Distronic* 185
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 134
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375 Index
Useful features 199
Ashtrays 206
Cigarette lighter 207
Garage door opener 217
Interior storage spaces 199
Tele Aid 209
Telephone* 208
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 131, 133
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 298
Lowering 312
Proper use of 16
Service battery 313
Towing 318
Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 297
Vehicle battery 313
Vehicle care 256
Cup holder 260
Distronic* system sensor cover 259
Engine cleaning 257
Gear selector lever 260
Hard plastic trim items 260
Headlamps 258Instrument cluster 260
Leather upholstery 261
Light alloy wheels 260
Ornamental moldings 258
Paintwork 257
Parktronic* system sensor 259
Plastic and rubber parts 261
Power washer 257
Seat belts 261
Steering wheel 260
Tail lamps 258
Tar stains 257
Turn signals 258
Vehicle washing 258
Window cleaning 260
Wiper blades 259
Vehicle level 191
Changing 192
Setting 192
Automatic 192
Manual 192
Vehicle lighting
Checking 236
Vehicle lock status
Checking (KEYLESS-GO*) 86Vehicle tool kit 295
Alignment bolt 295
Fuse chart 295
Fuse extractor 295
Hex-socket wrench 295
Open-end wrench 295
Screwdriver 295
Spare fuses 295
Universal pliers 295
Wheel wrench 295
Vehicle washing 258
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 351
Voice control system* 351
Hands-free microphone 27
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 195
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 187
Distronic* 181
Drivers seat belts 60
Parking brake 45
Warranty coverage 327
Washing the vehicle 256