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374 IndexHead restraints 91
Manual seats 34
Power seats* 35
Rear seats 92
Headlamp cleaning system 259
Headlamp shut-off delay see
Delayed shut-off, exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic control 101
Bi-Xenon type*
Replacing bulbs 313
Cleaning 269
Cleaning system 145, 259
Halogen-type
Replacing bulbs 312
Refilling washer fluid 259
Switching off 52
Switching on 46
Washer fluid 354
Washer system 354Headliner and shelf below rear window
Cleaning 271
Heated seats* 95
Height adjustment
Head restraints 34, 35, 92
Seat belts 42
Steering wheel 36
High beam flasher 47, 104
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 294
Replacing bulbs 310, 312
Switching on 104
High beam headlamps xenon type
Replacing bulbs 313
High mounted brake lamp 311
Hood 252
Closing 253
Message in display 293
Opening 252
Hydroplaning 242I
Identification labels 338
Certification label 338
Vehicle identification
number (VIN) 338
Ignition 31
Immobilizer 80
Activating 80
Deactivating 80
Infant and child restraint systems 65
Installing 70
LATCH-type child seat anchors 71
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 227
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 70
Parcel net in cargo compartment 208
Ski sack 208
Towing eye bolt 332
Twin-reel roller blind 211
Wiper blades 317
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Instrument cluster 22, 107, 359
Cleaning 270
Coolant temperature gauge 108
Illumination 107
Lamps in 274–278
Multifunction display 111
Outside temperature indicator 109
Selecting language 126
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 105
Activating automatic control 105
Deactivating automatic control 105
Delayed shut-off 130
Manual operation 105
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 38
Antiglare 146
Automatic antiglare 146Interior storage spaces 215
Armrest 218
Cup holder 216
Glove box 215
Parcel net
in front passenger footwell 219
Storage compartment
in front of armrest 217
Intermittent wipe
Switching off 49
Switching on 49
J
Jack 301
Jump starting 327K
Key dependency memory
Settings 133
Key positions in starter switch 31
Key, mechanical 305
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 85
Checking the batteries 86
Factory setting 85
Global locking 85
Global unlocking 85
Loss of 86
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote control 84
Restoring to factory setting 85
Selective setting 85
Unlocking with 30
Kickdown 144, 359
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 126
Km/h or mph in speedometer 126
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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
Airbag Off 61
Battery (SmartKey) 85
Brakes 275
CHECK ENGINE 276
Coolant 287
Engine diagnostics 276, 278
ESP 277
Fuel reserve 278
Instrument cluster 274–278
Seat belts 278
Service indicator 265
SRS 57
Turn signals 23Language
Multifunction display 126
Setting 126
LATCH-type child seat anchors 71
Folding back 71
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 339
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 271
License plate lamps
Messages in display 294
Replacing bulbs 311, 316
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 270
Technical data 342
Light sensor 294
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 100
Automatic headlamp mode 101
Cargo compartment 106
Combination switch 104
Daytime running lamp mode 102
Door entry lamps 106
Exterior lamp switch 100Front fog lamps 102
High beam flasher 104
High beams 104
Instrument cluster illumination 107
Interior 105
Locator lighting 102
Low beam 100
Manual headlamp mode 101
Night security illumination 102
Parking lamps 100
Rear fog lamp 103
Settings (control system) 127
Limiting the gear range 141
Limp Home Mode 144
Loading 205
Cargo tie-down rings 214
Instructions 213
Roof rack 205
Ski sack* 205
Split rear bench seat 211
Locator lighting 102
Setting 128
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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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378 IndexMenus 112
AUDIO 116
In control system 114, 115
Malfunction memory 120
NAVI 119
Settings menu 121
Standard display 116
Submenus 113
TEL* 136
Trip computer 134
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 126
Minispare wheel 302, 342
Bolts 304
Mounting 318
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 147
Adjusting 38
Automatic antiglare for
rear view mirror 146Exterior rear view mirror 38
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 134
Interior rear view mirror 38
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 99
MON 250
MON (Motor Octane Number) 359
Mph or km/h in speedometer 126
Multicontour seat* 95
Multifunction display 111, 359
Selecting language 126
Standard display 115
Multifunction display messages
ABS 284
BAS 281
Battery 285
Brake fluid 286
Brake pads 286
Check engine 276
Coolant 288
Coolant level 287Cruise control 290
Display 290
Doors 290
Engine 276
Engine oil level 291
ESP 282
Fuel reserve tank 293
Hood 293
Key 293
Lamps 293, 296
Parking brake 286
Sliding/pop-up roof 299
Steering column not
properly locked 298
Steering gear oil level 298
Tele Aid* 299
Telephone* 299
Trunk lid 299
Washer fluid 299
Multifunction
steering wheel 24, 112, 359
Buttons 112
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Paintwork 268
Panic alarm 73
Panic button on SmartKey 73
Parcel net
In cargo compartment 208
In front passenger footwell 219
Parking 51, 241
Parking brake 44, 51
Engaging 51
Message in display 286
Releasing 44
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 310, 311, 313, 314
Switching on 100
Parking position
Exterior rear view
mirrors 99, 134, 147
Partition net 209
Parts see Spare parts service
PASS. AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 279Passenger compartment 245
Fuse box in 333
Interior lighting 105
Interior rear view mirror 38
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 219
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 239
Performance
In cold weather 351
In hot weather 351
Phone book*
Loading 138
Quick search 138
Phone number*
Dialing 138
Redialing 138
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 272
Playing
CDs 187Poly-V-belt drive 359
Layout 339
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 98
Storing into memory 98
Power assistance 239
Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 35
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35
Adjusting seat height 35
Removing/installing head
restraints 92
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Power train 360
Power washer 268
Power windows 196
Blocking of
rear door window operation 72
Side windows 196
Synchronizing 198
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Practical hints
First aid kit 300
Fuses 333
Lamp in center console 279
Lamps in instrument cluster 274
Messages in the display 280
Minispare wheel 302
Symbol messages 284
Text messages 281
Towing the vehicle 329
Vehicle jack 301
Vehicle tool kit 300
Premium unleaded gasoline 349
Problems
While driving 50
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch
Automatic transmission 143
Program mode selector switch
(Automatic transmission) 360Q
Quick search
Phone book* 138
R
Radio
Selecting stations 117
Station search 117
Station selection setting 131
Radio operation 175
Radio see Radio operation
Radio transmitter, control and
operation 246
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 136
Rapid seat heater*
Switching off 96
Switching on 96
Reading lamp 27
Rear bench seat
Foldable 211Rear door window
Blocking operation 72
Rear fog lamp 311
Bulb 311
Switching on 103
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 315
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 92
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 157, 168
Rear seat head restraints 92
Adjusting 92
Adjusting tilt 93
Folding back 93
Installing 94
Outer seats 94
Placing upright 93
Removing 94
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S
Safety
Occupant 56
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 74
Saving current speed 203
Searching
Radio station 117
Seat belt force limiter 65
Seat belt height adjustment 42
Front seats 42
Rear outer seats 42
Seat belts 62
Cleaning 271
Fastening 40
Height adjustment 42Proper use of 42, 64
Safety guidelines 60
Warning lamp 278
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 95
Seat heater*
Switching off 96
Switching on 96
Seats 90
Adjusting 32, 33
Easy entry/exit feature* 90
Heater* 95
Manual seat 33
Multicontour seat* 95
Power seat* 35
Split rear bench seat 211
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 214
Selecting
Display 127Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system 68
Tele Aid* 223
Service
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 FSS