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369 Index
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 125Resetting 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) 129ESP 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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370 IndexTar stains 252
Technical data 332
Brake fluid 332
Coolant 330
Coolants 336
Electrical system 327
Engine 324
Engine oil 332
Engine oil additives 332
Flexible fuel vehicles 334
Fuel requirements 333
Fuels 330
Gasoline additives 334
Lubricants 330
Main dimensions 328
Premium unleaded gasoline 333
Rims and tires 325
Weights 329
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 331, 338Tele Aid
Information 211
Initiating an emergency call
manually 209
Roadside assistance 210
Tele Aid System 206
Tele Aid System 345
Tele Aid* 206
Emergency calls 208
Messages in display 283
Remote door unlock 213
Stolen vehicle tracking services 214
System self-check 207
Upgrade signals 212
Telephone* 24, 205
Answering a call 135
Dialing a number from the phone
book 136
Emergency call 184
Ending a call 135
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 136
Messages in display 283Operating 134
Operation 179
Redialing 136
Temperature
coolant temperature indicator 106
Display mode 123
Grades of tires 340
Setting interior temperature 153
Setting units in display 123
Tires 246
Tightening torque 345
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 306
Tilt
Backrest 33
Head restraint 34, 36
Seat cushion 33
Time
Setting hours 122
Setting minutes 122
Time display
Setting 123
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371 Index
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 235, 245
Tire speed rating 228, 345
Tire traction 227
Tires 244, 325
Collapsible 342
Consumer information 339
Direction of rotation 245
Driving instructions 226
Retreads 244
Rims and tires 325
Service life 245
Temperature 246
Temperature grades 340
Tread depth 247
Wear pattern 246
Winter 247
Tools 285
Tow-away alarm 25, 79Arming 79
Disarming 79
Disarming for transport 79
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 316
Towing the vehicle 313
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 214
Traction 144, 339, 345
Transmission see
Automatic transmission 241
Tread depth (tires) 247
Treadwear 339
Trim panel
Opening 318
Trip computer 132
Trip odometer
Resetting 107
Trunk
Auxiliary fuse box 318
Lighting 104Opening 85
Trunk lid
Closing 86
Emergency release 86
Message in display 283
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 293, 294
Turn signals 48
Additional in mirrors 293
Cleaning lenses 253
Front bulbs 293, 295, 297
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 294, 299
Turning off
Engine 53
U
Units
Setting speedometer units 124
Setting temperature units 123
Unlocking 30, 82
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372 Index
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 200Tele 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 255Hard 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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373 Index
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 27W
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 300Washer 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
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374 IndexWinter tires 247
Wiper blades
Cleaning 254
Installing 300
Removing 300
Replacing 300
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 50
Interval 49
With windshield washer fluid 50
Wood trims
Cleaning 256
X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 341
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly. For
expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. We consider
this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual. Re-
printing, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Title illustration no. P00.01-2284-31
Press time 08 / 20/ 03
GSP / TIP
Printed in Germany
Warning!
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To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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