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374 IndexCoolant 257, 356
Adding 257
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 356
Capacities 350
Checking level 257
Messages in display 287–289
Temperature 248
Temperature display 110
Coolant level
Checking 257
Cruise control 206, 362
Canceling 207
Driving downhill 207
Driving uphill 207
Fine adjustment 208
Message in display 290
Setting current speed 207
Setting speeds 208
Cruise control lever 206
Cruising range, fuel 355Cup holder
Cleaning 271
In front of seat armrest 217
In rear seat armrest 218
Customer Assistance Center see CAC
D
Daytime running lamp mode 104
Setting 129
Deactivating
Air conditioning (cooling)
Automatic climate control* 170
Climate control 160
Air recirculation mode
Automatic climate control* 168
Climate control 159
Alarm 79
Anti-theft alarm system* 79
Automatic climate control* 163
Central locking (control system) 133
Climate control 155
Climate control system 159Cruise control 207
Defrosting
Automatic climate control* 167
Climate control 158
Engine with the SmartKey 52
ESP 75
Exterior lamps 103
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 131
Front fog lamps 131
Hazard warning flasher 106
Headlamps 51
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 132
Rapid seat heating* 98
Rear window defroster 153
Seat heating* 98
Tow-away alarm* 80
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield
Automatic climate control* 166
Climate control 157
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Defrosting
Automatic climate control* 167
Climate control 158
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 131
Interior lighting 132
Dialing
A number (telephone*) 140
Difficulties
While driving
see Problems while driving
With starting 44
Digital speedometer 118
Direction of rotation (tires) 261
Discharged battery
Jump starting 326
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 324
Display
Messages in display 290
Display elements
Audio system 174Displays
Digital speedometer 118
Messages 280
Selecting 129
Service indicator 265
Showing malfunctions 122
Symbol messages 284
Text messages 281
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 138
Door control panel 28
Door entry lamps 108
Door handle 28
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 230
Doors
Message in display 290
Opening from inside vehicle 85
Opening from the outside 83
Downhill driving
Cruise control 207Downshifting
Automatic transmission* 143
Manual transmission 141
Drink holder see Cup holder
Drinking and driving 239
Driving
Driving abroad 246
General instructions 40, 239
Hydroplaning 242
In winter 244
Problems 49
Safety systems 72
Through standing water 245
Driving abroad 246
Driving instructions 239
Driving off 241
Driving safety systems
4MATIC 77
ABS 72
BAS 73
ESP 74
Driving systems 206
Cruise control 206
Driving safety systems 72
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R
Radio
Selecting stations 119
Station search 119
Station selection setting 132
Radio operation 179
Radio see Radio operation
Radio transmitters,
control and operation 246
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 138
Rapid seat heating*
Switching off 98
Switching on 98
Reading lamp 27
Rear bench seat
Foldable* 212
Rear door window
Blocking operation 70
Rear fog lamp 311
Bulb 311
Switching on 105Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 315
Rear lamps
Messages in display 293–296
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 94
Rear passenger compartment,
adjustable air vents
Automatic climate control* 172
Climate control 161
Rear seat head restraints 94
Adjusting 94
Adjusting tilt 96
Folding back 95
Folding back with
switch in center console 95
Installing 97
Outer seats 96
Placing upright 95
Removing 96
Rear view mirrors see MirrorsRear window defroster 153
Rear window sunshade* 152
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 325
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 352
Refueling 249
Regular checks 251
Reinstalling vehicle battery 324
Remote control
SmartKey 82
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 230
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 364
Removing
Minispare wheel 302
Ski sack* 212
Vehicle battery 324
Vehicle tool kit 300
Wheel 319
Wiper blades 316
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Speedometer display mode 128
Station selection mode 132
Temperature (Interior)
Automatic climate control* 165
Climate control 156
Temperature indicator 127
Time display mode (Clock) 127
Units
Speedometer 128
Temperature 127
Setting current speed 207
Settings
Convenience functions 133
Factory, SmartKey 83
Individual, SmartKey 135
Lighting (control system) 129
Menus and submenus 115
Resetting all (control system) 123
Resetting in the submenu 124
Selective, SmartKey 83Settings menu
Functions in 123
Individual vehicle settings 123
Submenus 124
Shift lock 364
Shifting
Gear selector lever 44
Gear selector lever positions 145
Gearshift lever 43
Into optimal gear range
(Automatic transmission*) 143
Into reverse
(Manual transmission) 141
Side impact airbags 60
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 310, 311, 314
Side markers
Cleaning 269Side windows
Automatic opening 201
Cleaning 270
Closing 200, 201, 202
Closing fully 201
Closing with SmartKey 202
Opening 200, 201, 202
Opening fully 201
Opening with SmartKey 202
Stopping 201
Synchronizing power windows 202
Signal strength (telephone*) 139
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 48
Single wipe 48
Ski sack* 209
Installing 212
Removing 212
Unfolding and loading 209
Unloading and folding 211
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Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 352
Brake fluid 352
Coolant 350
Coolants 356
Electrical system 346
Engine oil additives 352
Engine oils 352
Flexible fuel vehicles 354
Fuel requirements 353
Fuels 350
Gasoline additives 354
Lubricants 349
Main dimensions 347
Premium unleaded gasoline 353
Rims and tires 342
Weights 348
Windshield washer 351
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 351, 358Tele Aid* 223
Emergency calls 224
Information 227
Initiating an emergency call
manually 226
Message in display 299
Remote door unlock 230
Roadside assistance 226
SOS button 226
Stolen vehicle tracking services 230
System self-check 224
Tele Aid System 223, 365
Upgrade signals 229
Telematics* 365
Telephone* 24, 222
Answering a call 139
Dialing a number from
the phone book 140
Emergency call 198
Ending a call 139
Hands-free microphone 27Loading phone book 140
Message in display 299
Operation 138, 193
Redialing 140
Signal strength 139
Temperature
Display mode 127
Grades of tires 360
Setting interior temperature
Automatic climate control* 165
Climate control 156
Setting units in display 127
Tires 262
Tightening torque
(Wheel bolts) 321, 365
Tilt
Head restraint
Manual seat 34
Power seat* 36
Time
Setting hours 126
Setting minutes 126
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396 Index
Upholstery 271
Vehicle washing 269
Window cleaning 270
Wiper blades 270
Wood trims 272
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 301
Vehicle lighting
Checking 251
Vehicle tool kit 300
Alignment bolt 300
Removing 300
Spare fuses 300
Special fuse puller 300
Towing eye bolt 300
Vehicle jack 300
Wheel bolts 300
Wheel wrench 300
Vehicle washing 269Ventilated storage compartment 160
Ventilation
Storage compartment 160
VIN 338, 365
Voice control system* 365
Hands-free microphone 27
W
Warning lamps
see Lamps, indicator and warning
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 60
Parking brake 45
Warranty coverage 337
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 267
Wear pattern (tires) 262
Weights 348
Wheel change
Tightening torque 321Wheels
Rotating 262
Tires and wheels 260
Window curtain airbags 60
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging
Automatic climate control* 166
Climate control 157
Refilling washer fluid 259
Replacing wiper blades 316
Washer fluid 259, 358
Washer system 358
Windshield washer fluid 358
Message in display 299
Mixing ratio 358
Refilling 259
Wiping with 48
Windshield washer system 358