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23
At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
Reset button for:
Resetting trip odome-
ter
107
Instrument cluster illu-
mination
105
Resetting individual
settings
119
2
Tachometer with:?
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
260
-Antilock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) malfunc-
tion warning lamp
258
;Brake warning
lamp, except Cana-
da
259
3Brake warning
lamp, Canada only
259
Item
Page
3
Speedometer with:LLeft turn signal indi-
cator lampKRight turn signal in-
dicator lampvElectronic Stability
Program (ESP)
warning lamp
261
AHigh beam head-
lamp indicator
102
EIndicator lamp
without function
1
DTRIndicator lamp
without function
1
1The indicator lamp illuminates briefly when you
turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 2
Item
Page
4
Multifunction display
with:Trip odometer
107
Main odometerOutside temperature dis-
play
107
Digital clock
122
Display for program mode
and gear selector lever
position
142
144
5
Fuel gauge with:Fuel reserve warning lamp
262
warning lamp
262
1Supplemental re-
straint system indi-
cator lamp
262
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105
Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “At a glance” (
page 22).
The instrument cluster is activated when
you:
open a door
turn on the ignition
press the reset button (
page 22)
switch on the exterior lamps
You can change the instrument cluster
settings in the Instrument cluster submenu
of the control system (
page 122).
Instrument cluster illumination
Use the reset button (
page 22) to adjust
the illumination brightness for the instru-
ment cluster. To brighten illumination
Turn the reset button in the instrument
cluster (
page 22) clockwise.
The instrument cluster illumination will
brighten.
To dim illumination
Turn the reset button in the instrument
cluster (
page 22) counterclockwise.
The instrument cluster illumination will
dim.
iThe instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to
suit ambient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will
also be adjusted automatically when
you switch on the vehicle’s exterior
lamps.
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109
Controls in detail
Control system
Control system
The control system is activated as soon as
the SmartKey in the starter switch is
turned to position 1. The control system
enables you to
call up information about your vehicle
change vehicle settings
For example, you can use the control sys-
tem to find out when your vehicle is next
due for service, to set the language for
messages in the instrument cluster dis-
play, and much more.
The control system relays information to
the multifunction display.
Multifunction display
1 Outside temperature
2 Main odometer
3 Trip odometer
4 Automatic transmission program mode
5 Current gear selector lever position
6 Digital clock
iThe displays for the audio systems (ra-
dio, CD player, cassette player) will ap-
pear in English, regardless of the
language selected.
Warning!
G
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his /her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others, se-
lecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions per-
mit it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
ly 13.5 m) every second.
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286 Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Vehicle jack
Remove the vehicle jack from the spare
wheel well under the trunk floor.
Push the crank handle up.
Turn the crank handle clockwise until it
engages (operational position).
Before storing the vehicle jack in its com-
partment:
It should be fully collapsed.
The handle must be folded in (storage
position).
Warning!
G
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
built into both sides of the vehicle. To help
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift
the vehicle during a wheel change. Never
get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use, es-
pecially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on level surface. make sure the jack arm is
fully seated in the jack take-up bracket. Al-
ways lower the vehicle onto sufficient ca-
pacity jack stands before working under the
vehicle.
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298 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsSide marker lamp bulb
Switch off the lights.
Carefully slide lamp towards rear.
Remove front end first.
Twist bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out.
Pull bulb out of the bulb socket.
Insert new bulb in socket.
Reinstall bulb socket, push in and twist
clockwise.
To reinstall lamp, set rear end in
bumper and let front end snap into
place.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Tail lamp assemblies
Switch off the lights.
Open the trunk lid (
page 85).
Turn handles2.
Remove the trim panel 1.
Press together the latches 1.
Remove bulb holder.
Gently push bulb into socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb and reinstall bulb
socket.
Reinstall trim panel.
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309
Practical hints
Battery
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12-volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
iThe following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnec-
tion):
Set the clock (
page 122) (vehi-
cles with COMAND*: see COMAND
operator’s manual).
Resynchronize the ESP
(page 266).
Resynchronize side windows
(page 188).
Resynchronize panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof (
page 188).
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351
Index
Checking
Coolant level 235, 241
Oil level 235, 237
Tire inflate pressure 235
Vehicle lighting 235
Child safety 65 Airbags 58
Infant and child restraint systems 62, 65
LATCH child seat mounts 70
Child seat mounts see LATCH child seat mounts 70
Cigarette lighter 204
Cleaning Cup holder 255
Gear selector lever 255
Hard plastic trim items 255
Headlamps 148
Headliner and shelf below rear window 255
Instrument cluster 255
Leather upholstery 256
Light alloy wheels 254 MB Tex upholstery 256
Plastic and rubber parts 256
Seat belts 255
Steering wheel 255
Upholstery 256
Windows 254
Windshield 50
Wiper blades 254
Wood trims 256
Climate control 150 Adjusting 153
Defogging windshield 153
Defrosting 154
Rear window defroster 149
Setting the temperature 153
Clock 23, 122
Closing Glove box 200
Hood 237
power window with SmartKey 188 Roller sunblind for the
sliding/pop-up roof 189
Side windows 187
Sliding/pop-up roof 190, 292
Trunk lid 86
Windows 186
Windows with SmartKey 188
Closing sliding/pop-up roof In an emergency 292
Cockpit 20, 341
Cockpit management and data system (COMAND*) 342
Collapsible tire 342
COMAND* 342
COMAND* see separate operating instruc- tions
Combination switch 102 High beam flasher 102
Turn signals 48
Windshield wipers 49
Consumer information 339
Control and operation of radio transmitters 230
Control system 109, 342
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367
Index
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