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334 IndexCHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator 
lamp 243
Checking
Coolant level 215, 220
Oil level 215, 217, 218
Checklist
Off-road driving 205
Child safety 63
Infant and child restraint systems 54, 
60, 63
LATCH child seat mounts 68
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear 
door window operation 69
Cigarette lighter 181
Cleaning
Cup holder 235
Gear selector lever 235
Hard plastic trim items 236
Headlamps 148
Headliner 236
Illuminated door sill panels 236
Instrument cluster 235
Leather upholstery 236
Light alloy wheels 235
MB Tex upholstery 236
Plastic and rubber parts 236Rear Park Assist sensors* 234
Seat belts 236
Steering wheel 235
Windows 235
Windshield 47
Wiper blades 235
Climate control 150
Adjusting 153
Defogging windshield 153
Defrosting 154
Rear window defroster 155
Setting the temperature 152
Clock 25
Closing
Glove box 176
Hood 217
Side windows 158
Sliding/pop-up roof 160, 276
Sliding/pop-up roof 
with SmartKey 161
Tailgate 88
Windows 158
Windows with SmartKey 159
Closing sliding/pop-up roof
In an emergency 276
Cockpit 22, 325Cockpit management and data system 
(COMAND) 325
COMAND 325
COMAND see separate operating 
instructions
Combination switch 23, 103
High beam flasher 46, 103
Turn signals 46
Windshield wipers 47
Consumer information 322
Control and operation of 
radio transmitters 210
Control system 111, 325
AUDIO menu 116
Convenience submenu 128
Display digital speedometer 116
Functions 112, 115
Instrument cluster submenu 122
Lighting submenu 124
Malfunction memory menu 118
Menus 114, 115, 327
Multifunction display 111
Multifunction steering wheel 112
NAVI menu 118
Selecting radio system 117
Settings menu 119 
     
        
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342 IndexMenus 112
AUDIO 116
Control system 327
In control system 114, 115
Malfunction memory 118
NAVI 118
Settings menu 119
Standard display 116
Submenus 113
TEL 132
Trip computer 130
Middle tunnel
Fuse box in 305
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 122
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror 
parking position 148
Adjusting 38
Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror 
147
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Exterior rear view mirror parking posi-
tions 130
Inside rear view mirror 38Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 99
MON 215
MON (Motor Octane Number) 327
Monitoring reach
Rear Park Assist* 166
Mph or km/h in speedometer 122
Multicontour seat* 94
Multifunction display 111, 327
Selecting language 123
Standard display 115
Multifunction display messages
ABS 247
BAS 248
Battery 266
Brake fluid 250
Brake pads 250
Check engine 243
Coolant 251, 252
Display 267
Doors 254
Engine 243
Engine oil level 254
ESP 257
Fuel reserve tank 263
Hood 258Key 259
Lamps 259, 261
Parking brake 263
Tailgate 266
Tele Aid 266
Telephone* 258
Washer fluid 267
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 112
Buttons 112
N
Navigation system
Operating 118
See separate COMAND operating in-
structions
Night security illumination 102
Setting 125
O
Occupant safety 54
Airbags 55
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 25 
     
        
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Rear axle differential lock 146
Rear fog lamp 103
Seat heating 95
Seat heating, rear 96
Transfer case differential lock 145
Windshield wipers 47
Synchronizing
Head restraints 93
Seat adjustment 93
T
Tachometer 25, 109
Displaying gear range 137
Overspeed range 109
Tail lamps 286
Cleaning 234
Replacing bulbs 280
Tailgate
Closing 88
Message in display 266
Opening 87, 88
Tailgate lock 269
Tar stains 233
Technical data 317
Brake fluid 318
Coolant 316
Coolants 319Electrical system 314
Engine 312
Engine oil 317
Engine oil additives 317
Fuel requirements 318
Fuels 316
Gasoline additives 319
Lubricants 316
Main dimensions 315
Premium unleaded gasoline 318
Rims and tires 313
Weights and ratings 315
Windshield and headlamp washer 
system 317, 321
Tele Aid 183
Emergency calls 185
Information 188
Initiating an emergency call 
manually 186
Messages in display 266
Remote door unlock 190
Roadside assistance 187
SOS button 186
Stolen vehicle tracking services 191
System self-check 184
Tele Aid System 183Upgrade signals 189
Tele Aid System 328
Telematics* 328
Telephone
Answering a call 133
Dialing a number from the 
phone book 133
Ending a call 133
Loading phone book 133
Operating 132
Redialing 134
Telephone* 26, 182
Ending a call 133
Messages in display 258
Signal strength 132
Temperature
Display mode 122
Grades of tires 323
Outside temperature indicator 110
Setting interior temperature 152
Setting units in display 122
Tires 226
Tie-down rings (Cargo compartment) 175
Tightening torque 328
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 294