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364 IndexPower windows 186Side windows 186
Synchronizing 188
Practical hints First aid kit 284
Fuses 317
Lamp in center console 263
Lamps in instrument cluster 258
Messages in the display 264
Spare wheel 285
Spare wheel bolts 287
Symbol messages 268
Text messages 265
Towing the vehicle 313
Vehicle jack 286
Vehicle tool kit 285
Premium unleaded gasoline 333
Problems While driving 50
Program mode selector switch 344 Automatic transmission 144
Programme type ID see PTY ID
PTY ID 168
Q
Quick search Phone book* 136
R
Radio Selecting stations 115
Station search 115
Station selection setting 128
Radio operation 165
Radio see Radio operation
Radio transmitters Control and operation 230
Range (distance to empty) Calling up 134
Rapid seat heating Switching on 94 RDS
Programme type ID 168
PTY ID 168
Reading lamp 27
Rear bench seat Foldable 197
Rear fog lamp 294 Bulb 294
Switching on 101
Rear head restraint tilt 92
Rear lamp bulbs Replacing 298
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment Adjustable air outlets 158
Rear seat head restraints 91, 93 Adjusting 91
Folding back 92
Installing 93
Placing upright 92
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Removing 93
Rear seats Adjusting head restraint height 91
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 146
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 149 Activating 149
Deactivating 149
Reconnecting Vehicle battery 308
Refrigerant Air conditioner 332
Refuelling 233
Regular checks 234
Reinstalling vehicle battery 308
Remote controls SmartKey 82
Remote door unlock With Tele Aid* 213
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 344 Removing
Vehicle battery 308
Wheel 303
Wiper blades 300
Replacing Backup lamp bulbs 298
Brake lamp bulbs 298
Bulbs 293
Front lamp bulbs 295
Front turn signal bulbs 295, 296
High beam bulbs 295
High beam bulbs (xenon-type headlamps) 296
License plate lamp bulbs 299
Low beam bulbs 295
Parking lamp bulbs 296, 297
Rear fog lamp bulbs 298
Rear lamp bulbs 294, 298
Rear turn signal bulbs 298
Side marker lamp bulbs 298
Standing lamp bulbs 296, 297 Wiper blades 300
Reset button in the instrument cluster 119
Reset knob in the instrument cluster 119, 120
Resetting All functions (control system) 119
All functions of a submenu 120
Fuel consumption 133
Service indicator (FSS) 250
Trip odometer 107
Residual heat utilization 344
REST (Residual engine heat utilization) 344
Restraint system see Infant and child restraint systems 65, 69Reverse (manual transmission) Shifting into 138
Rims 325
Roadside assistance Tele Aid* 210
Roller sunblind for the sliding/pop-up roof Closing 189
Opening 189
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Daytime running lamp mode 125, 126
Exterior rear view mirror
parking position 97
Higher speed in cruise control 196
Hours (clock) 122
Individual vehicle settings 118
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 128
Key dependent memory 131
Lamps and lighting (control system) 125
Language, multifunction display 124
Locator lighting 126
Lower speed in cruise control 196
Miles/kilometers in speedometer 124
Minutes (clock) 122
Night security illumination 127
Parking position for exterior rear view mirrors 132
Slower speed in cruise control 196
Speed in cruise control 196
Speedometer display mode 124
Station selection mode 128
Temperature (interior) 153 Temperature indicator 123
Time display mode (Clock) 123
Units
Speedometer 124
Temperature 123
Settings Convenience functions 129
Factory, SmartKey 83
Individual (SmartKey) 131
Lighting (control system) 125
Menus and submenus 111
Resetting all (control system) 119
Resetting in the submenu 120
Selective 83
Settings menu Functions in 118
Individual vehicle settings 118
Submenus 119, 120
Shift lock 344 Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 142
Into optimal gear range (automatic transmission) 140
Into reverse (manual transmission) 138
Side impact airbags 61
Side marker lamps Replacing bulbs 294, 298
side markers Cleaning 253
Side windows Automatic closing 187
Automatic opening 187
Cleaning 254
Closing 186, 187
Closing fully (Express-close) 187
Closing with SmartKey 188
Opening 186, 187
Opening fully (Express-open) 187
Opening with SmartKey 188
Stopping 187
Synchronizing power windows 188
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368 IndexSignal strength (telephone*) 135
Simultaneous wiping and washingWindshield wipers 50
Single wipe 50
Sliding/pop-up roof Closing 190, 292
Opening 190, 292
Opening with SmartKey 192
Stopping 191
SmartKey 82 Locking and unlocking 82
Opening and closing power window with 188
Opening and closing windows 188
Opening the sliding/pop-up roof with 192
Unlocking with 30
Snow chains 248
Soft keys Audio system 162
Spare parts service 320 Spare tire
Inflating 304
Spare wheel* 285 Bolts 287
Mounting 301
Speed Saving current 195
Speed settings Cruise control 196
Speedometer 23 Settings units 124
Speedometer display mode Selecting 124
Split rear bench seat 197
SRS 63, 345 Indicator lamp 262
Standing lamps 98 Replacing bulbs 293, 294, 296, 297
Standing water Driving instructions 229
Starter switch 21, 31 Positions 31
Starting difficulties 46
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 44
Station (radio) Search 115
Station selection Setting 128
Steering column Height adjustment 38
Length adjustment 38
Messages in display 282
Steering gear oil Message in display 282
Steering wheel Adjusting 37
Buttons 24
Cleaning 255
Electrical adjustment 38
Height adjustment 38
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Manual adjustment 38
Stolen vehicle Tracking services 214
Stopping Sliding/pop-up roof 191
Windows 187
Storage compartments Armrest 201
Glove box 200
Ventilated compartments 157
Storage spaces Cup holder 201
Storing (Memory function*) Positions into memory 96
Submenus Convenience 129
For settings 111
In control system 113
Instrument cluster 122
Lighting 125 Resetting functions in
Control system 120
Selecting 120
Settings menu 119, 120
Vehicle 128
Sun visors 148
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 345
Switching Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 334
Switching off Audio system 162
Automatic central locking (control system) 129
Delayed (exterior lamps) 127
Engine 53
ESP 76
Hazard warning flasher 102
Headlamps 53
Seat heating 94
Switching on Audio system 162
Automatic central locking (control system) 129 ESP 77
Fog lamps 101
Front fog lamp 101
Hazard warning flasher 102
Headlamps 48
High beams 102
Rapid seat heating 94
Rear fog lamp 101
Seat heating* 94
Windshield wipers 49
Synchronizing ESP 266
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* and roller sunblinds* 193
Power windows 188
T
Tachometer 23, 107 Overspeed range 107
Tail lamps Cleaning 253
Replacing bulbs 294, 298
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Driver’s door in an emergency 288
Fuel filler flap 233
Gear selector lever manually 291
Global 83
In an emergency 288
Individual settings 83
Trunk lid in an emergency 289
Vehicle in an emergency 213
With the SmartKey 30
Upgrade signals Tele Aid* 212
Uphill driving Cruise control 195
Upholstery Cleaning 256
Upshifting 140
Useful features 200 Ashtrays 203
Cigarette lighter 204
Interior storage spaces 200 Tele Aid* 206
Telephone* 205
V
Vehicle Individual settings 118, 121
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 289
Lowering 306
Performance in cold weather 335
Performance in hot weather 335
Service battery 307
Towing 313
Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 288
With flexible fuel 334
Vehicle battery 307
Vehicle care 251 Cup holder 255
Engine cleaning 253
Gear selector lever 255 Hard plastic trim items 255
Headlamps 253
Instrument cluster 255
Leather upholstery 256
Light alloy wheels 254
MB Tex upholstery 256
Ornamental moldings 253
Paintwork 252
Plastic and rubber parts 256
Power washer 252
Seat belts 255
side markers 253
Steering wheel 255
Tail lamps 253
Tar stains 252
Turn signals 253
Upholstery 256
Vehicle washing 253
Window cleaning 254
Wiper blades 254
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Wood trims 256
Vehicle jack 286
Vehicle lighting Checking 235
Vehicle tool kit 285 Alignment bolt 285
Spare fuses 285
Special fuse puller 285
Towing eye bolt 285
Vehicle jack 285
Wheel bolts 285
Wheel wrench 285
Vehicle washing 253
Ventilated storage compartment 157
Ventilation Storage compartment 157
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 345
Voice control system* 345
Voice recognition system* Hands-free microphone 27 W
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 62
Parking brake 47
Warranty coverage 321
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 251
Wear pattern (tires) 246
Weights 329
Wheel change Tightening torque 306
Wheels Rotating 246
Tires and wheels 244
Window curtain airbags 61
Windows see Side windows
Windshield Defogging 153
Refilling washer fluid 243
Replacing wiper blades 300 Washer fluid 243, 338
Washer system 338
Windshield washer fluid 338 Message in display 283
Mixing ratio 338
Refilling 243
Wiping with 50
Windshield washer system 338
Windshield wipers 49 Fast wiper speed 49
Replacing wiper blades 300
Single wipe 50
Switching on 49
Wiping with windshield washer fluid 50
Winter driving 247 Block heater 248
Snow chains 248
Tires 247
Transmission program mode 144
Winter driving instructions 228