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377 Index
Lock button
Doors 359
Locking 51, 84
Automatic while driving 88
Centrally from inside 89
Fuel filler flap 249
Global, SmartKey 85
Vehicle in an emergency 306
Loss of keys 86
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 337
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 295
Replacing bulbs 310, 312
Lowering
Vehicle 322
Lubricants
Technical data 346
Luggage cover 210
Retractable 210M
Main dimensions 344
Maintenance 12, 265
Vehicles with E85 fuel 351
Malfunction
Displaying 120
Malfunction memory 120
Calling up 120
Clearing 120
Manual headlamp mode 101
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 308
Interior lighting control 105
Locking the vehicle 306
Sliding/pop-up roof 309
Unlocking the driver’s door 305
Unlocking transmission
gear selector lever 308Manual 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 91
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33
MAXCOOL Maximum cooling 163
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 272
Mechanical key 305
Memory function 97
Recalling positions from memory 98
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 99
Storing key dependent settings 98
Menu
Control system 359
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386 IndexStation selection
Setting 131
Steel rims
Technical data 342
Steering column
Height adjustment 37, 38
Length adjustment 37, 38
Messages in display 298
Steering gear oil
Message in display 298
Steering wheel
Adjusting 36
Buttons 24
Cleaning 271
Electrical adjustment 37
Height adjustment 38
Manual adjustment 37
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 230Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof* 200
Windows 197
Storage compartments
Armrest 217
Cargo compartment 209
Glove box 215
Ventilated compartments 156
Storage spaces
Cup holder 216
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 98
Submenus
Convenience 132
For settings 113
In control system 115
Instrument cluster 124
Lighting 127
Resetting functions
in Control system 122Selecting 122
Settings menu 122
Vehicle 131
Sun visors 148
Switching
Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 350
Switching off
Audio system 172
Automatic central locking
(control system) 131
Engine 53
ESP 77
Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 52
Rapid seat heating* 96
Seat heating* 96
Switching on
Audio system 172
Automatic central locking
(control system) 131
ESP 78
Front fog lamps 102
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387 Index
Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 46
High beams 104
Rapid seat heating* 96
Rear fog lamp 103
Seat heating* 96
Windshield wipers 47
Synchronizing
ESP 282
Power windows 198
Sliding/pop-up roof* 201
T
Tachometer 23, 109
Displaying gear range 141
Overspeed range 109
Tail lamps
Cleaning 269
Replacing bulbs 311, 315
Tailgate
Closing 88
Opening 87Tar stains 268
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 348
Brake fluid 348
Coolant 346
Coolants 352
Electrical system 343
Engine 340
Engine oil 348
Engine oil additives 348
Flexible fuel vehicles 350
Fuel requirements 349
Fuels 346
Gasoline additives 350
Lubricants 346
Main dimensions 344
Premium unleaded gasoline 349
Rims and tires 341
Weights 345
Windshield and headlamp
washer system 347, 354
Windshield washer 347Tele Aid* 222
Emergency calls 224
Information 227
Initiating an emergency call
manually 225
Messages in display 299
Remote door unlock 229
Roadside assistance 226
Stolen vehicle tracking services 230
System self-check 223
Tele Aid* System 222
Upgrade signals 228
Tele Aid* System 361
Telematics* 361
Telephone* 24, 221
Answering a call 137
Dialing a number
from the phone book 138
Emergency call 194
Ending a call 137
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 138
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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.
Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Title illustration no. P00.01-2289-31
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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.