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314 IndexS
Safety
Occupant 54
Safety belts see Seat belts 40
Safety defects
Reporting 19
Safety systems
Driving 71
Saving current speed 147
Seat belt force limiter 62
Seat belt height adjustment 43
Seat belts 54, 60
Cleaning 221
Fastening 40
Height adjustment 43
Proper use of 42, 61
Safety guidelines 57
Warning lamp 234
Seat heater
Switching off 91
Switching on 91
Seats 91
Adjusting 34
Heater 91
Manual 35
Power 37Rapid seat heating 91
Rear 93
Split rear bench seat 93
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 140
Selector lever 26
Lock 44
Position 26, 113
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 66
Tele Aid* 160
Service 215
Calling up the service indicator 216
Major service (Service B) 215
Minor service (Service A) 215
Overdue 215
Spare parts
Types 215
When due 215
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 275
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 215
Calling up 216
Clearing 215, 216Service indicator (FSS)
Display messages 235
Service life (tires) 210
Service System see FSS
Setting
Cruise control 147
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 100
Higher speed in cruise control 148
Hours (clock) 112
Lower speed in cruise control 148
Minutes (clock) 112
Slower speed in cruise control 148
Speed in cruise control 148
Setting date
Trip computer* 172
Setting language
Trip computer* 176
Shift lock 296
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 115
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 114
Side impact airbags 59
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 247, 248, 250
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Side windows 134
Automatic closing 135
Automatic opening 135
Cleaning 220
Closing 135
Closing fully 135
Opening 135
Opening and closing 134
Opening fully 135
Rear quarter window 136
Stopping 135
Synchronizing power windows 136
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Rear window wiper/washer 48
Windshield wipers 48
Single wipe 48
Sliding/pop-up roof 137
Automatically opening 138
Closing 246
Opening 246
Stopping 137
Synchronizing 138
Sliding/pop-up roof*
Closing 137
Opening 137Snow chains 214
Spare fuses 271
Spare parts service 274
Spare tire
Inflating 259
Spare wheel 239
Mounting 255
Removing (except ML 55 AMG) 239
Spare wheel (ML 55 AMG)
Removing 240
Speed
Saving current 147
Speed settings
Cruise control 148
Speedometer 25
Speedometer display
Additional indicators 235
Split rear bench seat 93
SRS 61, 296
Indicator lamp 227
Standing lamps 102
Replacing bulbs 247, 248
Standing water
Driving instructions 185
StArt
Display messages 235Starting difficulties 45
Starting position 33
Starting the engine 44
Steep terrain
Driving 187
Steering lock 23, 33
Positions 33
Steering wheel
Adjusting 37
Cleaning 221
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 168
Stop watch 175
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof 137
Windows 135
Storage compartments
Glove box 152
Under front passenger seat* 152
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 100
Stranded vehicle 270
Sun visor 123
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 296
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316 IndexSwitching off
Automatic climate control 127
ESP 76
Front fog lamps 106
Hazard warning flasher 106
Headlamps 51
Rapid seat heating 91
Rear fog lamp 106
Transmission control – LOW RANGE
mode 118
Switching on
Automatic climate control 126
ESP 77
Front fog lamps 105
Front fog lamps, rear fog lamp 105
Hazard warning flasher 106
Headlamps 46
High beams 102
Rapid seat heating 91
Seat heating 91
Transmission control – LOW RANGE
mode 118
Trip computer 172
Windshield wipers 47Synchronizing
Power windows 136
Remote control 244
Sliding/pop-up roof 138
T
Tachometer 26, 112
Displaying gear range 114
Tail lamps 251
Cleaning 220
Replacing bulbs 248
Tar stains 218
Technical data 286
Brake fluid 286
Coolants 287
Electrical system 281
Engine 278
Engine oil 286
Engine oil additives 286
Fuel requirements 287
Gasoline additives 287
Main dimensions 282
Premium unleaded gasoline 286
Rims and tires 279
Weights 283
Windshield and headlamp washer sys-
tem 290Tele Aid
Information 165
Initiating an emergency call manually
163
Roadside assistance 163
Tele Aid System 160
Tele Aid System* 296
Tele Aid* 159
Emergency calls 161
Remote door unlock 167
Stolen vehicle tracking services 168
System self-check 160
Upgrade signals 166
Telematics* 296
Telephone* 158
Temperature
Grades of tires 292
Tires 211
Third row seats* 96
Folding down single seat 96
Installing single seat 98
Removing single seat 98
Storing single seat 97
Tie-down rings (Cargo compartment) 140
Tightening torque 296
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 258
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318 IndexTrip odometer display 111
Trunk see Cargo compartment 85
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 247, 248, 250
Turn signals 47
Additional in mirrors 247
Cleaning lenses 220
Front bulbs 247
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 248, 251
Turning off
Engine 51
U
Unlocking 32, 84
Centrally from inside 90
Driver’s door in an emergency 242
Driver’s door, fuel filler flap 85
Fuel filler flap 200
In an emergency 242
Transmission selector lever
manually 245
Vehicle in an emergency 167
With the remote control 32
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 166Uphill driving
Cruise control 147
Upholstery
Cleaning 222
Upshifting 114
Useful features 152
Ashtrays and cigarette lighter 156
Cup holder 154
Electrical outlet 158
Garage door opener 168
Interior storage spaces 152
Tele Aid* 159
Telephone* 158
Trip computer* 172
V
Vehicle
Locking 28
Locking in an emergency 243
Lowering 258
Proper use of 17
Service battery 261
Towing 267
Unlocking 28
Unlocking in an emergency 242
Vehicle and trailer weights and ratings 193
Vehicle battery 261Vehicle care 217
Cup holder 221
Engine cleaning 219
Gear selector lever 221
Hard plastic trim items 221
Headlamps 220
Instrument cluster 221
Leather upholstery 222
Light alloy wheels 221
MB Tex upholstery 222
Ornamental moldings 220
Paintwork 219
Parktronic* system sensor 220
Plastic and rubber parts 222
Power washer 218
Seat belts 221
Steering wheel 221
Tail lamps 220
Tar stains 218
Turn signals 220
Upholstery 222
Vehicle washing 219
Window cleaning 220
Wiper blades 220
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 276
Vehicle jack 238