Page 373 of 400
373 Index
Climate control 154
Adjusting air distribution
and volume 157
Defogging windshield 157
Defrosting 158
Setting the temperature 156
Clock 23, 126
Closing
Glove box 216
Hood 253
Sliding/pop-up roof* 204
Sliding/pop-up roof*
in an emergency 309
Sliding/pop-up roof*
with SmartKey 204
Trunk lid 87
Windows 201
Windows with SmartKey 202
Cloth upholstery
Cleaning 272
Cockpit 20, 361Cockpit Management and Data System
see COMAND*
COMAND* 362
COMAND*
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch 105
High beam flasher 47
Turn signals 47
Windshield wipers 47
Comfort driving
Transmission program mode 146
Consumer information 359
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 246
Control system 113, 362
AUDIO menu 118
Convenience submenu 133
Display digital speedometer 118
Functions 114, 117
Instrument cluster submenu 126
Lighting submenu 129Malfunction memory menu 122
Menus 116, 117, 363
Multifunction display 113
Multifunction steering wheel 114
NAVI* menu 121
Selecting radio system 119
Selecting satellite radio* system 119
Settings menu 123
Standard display menu 118
Submenus 115, 117
TEL* menu 138
Trip computer menu 136
Vehicle submenu 132
Controller Area Network see CAN system
Convenience submenu 133
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature* 134
Setting key dependency 135
Setting parking position* for exterior
rear view mirror 136
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380 IndexHood 252
Closing 253
Message in display 293
Opening 252
Hydroplaning 242
I
Identification labels 338
Certification label 338
Vehicle Identification Number 338
Ignition 31
Switching on
Automatic transmission* 44
Manual transmission 43
Immobilizer 78
Activating 78
Deactivating 78
Indicator lamps
see Lamps, indicator and warningInfant and child restraint systems 63
Installing 68
LATCH-type child seat anchors 69
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 227
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 68
Ski sack* 212
Towing eye bolt 331
Wiper blades 316
Instrument cluster 22, 109, 363
Cleaning 270
Coolant temperature display 110
Illumination 109
Lamps in 274–278
Multifunction display 113
Outside temperature indicator 111
Selecting language 128
Instrument lighting 109
Instruments and controls see CockpitInterior lighting 107
Activating automatic control 107
Deactivating automatic control 107
Delayed shut-off 132
Manual operation 107
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 38
Antiglare 149
Interior storage spaces 216
Armrest 219
Cup holder in front
of seat armrest 217
Cup holder in rear seat armrest 218
Glove box 216
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 220
Storage compartment
in front of armrest 218
J
Jack 300
Jump starting 326
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381 Index
K
Key dependency memory
Settings 135
Key positions in starter switch 31
Key, mechanical 305
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 83
Checking the batteries 84
Factory setting 83
Global locking 83
Global unlocking 83
Loss of 85
Messages in display 293
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote control 82
Restoring to factory setting 83
Selective setting 83
Starting the engine
Automatic transmission* 44
Manual transmission 43
Turning off the engine 52Unlocking the trunk lid 84
Unlocking with 30
Kickdown 147, 363
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 128
Km/h or mph in speedometer 128
L
Labels, identification 338
Lamp bulbs, exterior 310
Lamps, exterior
Front 310
Light sensor 294
Messages in display 293–296
Rear 311
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 274
Battery (SmartKey) 83
Brakes 275
CHECK ENGINE 276
Engine diagnostics 276, 278
ESP 277
Fuel reserve 278Instrument cluster 274–278
PASS. AIRBAG OFF 59, 279
Seat belts 278
SRS 55, 278
Turn signals 23
Language
Multifunction display 128
Setting 128
LATCH-type child seat anchors 69
Folding back 69
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 339
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 271
License plate lamps
Messages in display 294
Replacing bulbs 311, 315
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 270
Technical data 343
Light sensor 294
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
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383 Index
Manual seat
Adjusting 33
Adjusting backrest tilt 33
Adjusting head restraint height 34
Adjusting head restraint tilt 34
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 33
Adjusting seat height 33
Front seat head restraints 93
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33
Manual transmission 141
Gearshift lever 43
Shifting into reverse 141
Starting with 43
MAXCOOL Maximum cooling 167
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 272
Mechanical key 305
Memory function* 99, 363
Recalling positions from
memory 100
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 101
Storing key dependent settings 100Menus 114
AUDIO 118
Control system 363
In control system 116, 117
Malfunction memory 122
NAVI* 121
Settings menu 123
Standard display 118
Submenus 115
TEL* 138
Trip computer 136
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 128
Minispare wheel 302
Bolts 304
Mounting 317
Removing 302Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 150
Adjusting 38
Automatic antiglare* for
interior mirror 149
Automatic antiglare* for
rear view mirror 149
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 136
Interior rear view mirror 38
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 101
MON 250, 363
Motor Octane Number see MON
Mph or km/h in speedometer 128
Multicontour seat* 97
Multifunction display 113, 363
Displaying gear range 144
Selecting language 128
Standard display 117
Page 384 of 400
384 IndexMultifunction display messages
ABS 284
BAS 281
Battery, vehicle 285
Brake fluid 286
Brake pads 286
Coolant 287–289
Cruise control 290
Display 290
Doors 290
Engine oil 291–292
ESP 282–283
Fuel cap 293
Fuel reserve tank 293
Hood 293
Key, SmartKey 293
Lamps, exterior 293–296
Oil 291–292
Parking brake 286
Restraint system 297Seat belts 297
Sliding/pop-up roof* 299
SRS 297
Steering column not
properly locked 298
Steering gear oil level 298
Tele Aid* 299
Telephone* 299
Trunk lid 299
Windshield washer fluid 299
Multifunction steering
wheel 24, 114, 363
Buttons 114
N
Navigation system*
Operating 121
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Night security illumination 104
Setting 131O
Occupant safety 54
Airbags 55
Children and airbags 56
Children in the vehicle 63
Fastening the seat belt 40
Infant and child restraint systems 63
LATCH-type child seat anchors 69
Seat belts 40, 58
Odometer, main 23
Oil level see Engine oil level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 143
Canceling gear range limit 143
Downshifting 143
Upshifting 143
Opening
Ashtray, center console 220
Ashtray, rear seat 221
Cup holder, in front of
seat armrest 217
Page 389 of 400
389 Index
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 97
Seat heating*
Switching off 98
Switching on 98
Seats 92
Adjusting 32
Easy entry/exit feature* 92
Heating* 98
Manual seat 33
Multicontour seat* 97
Power seat* 35
Split rear bench seat* 212
Selecting
Display 129
Selector lever see gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmart
TM
airbag deactivation system 66
Tele Aid* 224Service
Calling up the service indicator 266
Major service (Service B) 265
Minor service (Service A) 265
Overdue 265
Spare parts 336
Types 265
When due 265
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 337
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 265
Calling up 266
Clearing 265, 266
Service life (tires) 261
Service see Maintenance
Service System see FSSSetting
Convenience functions 125, 133
Cruise control 207
Daytime running lamp mode 129
Higher speed in cruise control 208
Hours (clock) 126
Individual vehicle settings 123
Instrument lighting 109
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 132
Key dependent memory 135
Lamps and lighting
(control system) 129
Language, multifunction display 128
Locator lighting 130
Lower speed in cruise control 208
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 128
Minutes (clock) 126
Night security illumination 131
Parking position* for exterior
rear view mirrors 136
Speed in cruise control 208