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371 Index
Electrical outlet 221
Electrical system
Technical data 343
Electronic stability program (ESP) 358
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency call system* 222
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 225
Telephone* 194
With Tele Aid* 224
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 144
Emergency operations
Closing sliding/pop-up roof 309
Locking the vehicle 306
Opening sliding/pop-up roof 309
Remote door unlock 229
Unlocking the vehicle 305
Emergency tensioning device (ETD) 358
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 247
Emission control label 338Ending
A call (telephone) 137
Engine
Compartment 252
Message in display 276
Starting with automatic
transmission 43
Technical data 340
Turning off with the key 53
Engine cleaning 269
Engine compartment 252
Fuse box in 333
Hood 252
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 23, 276
Engine number 358
Engine oil 254, 348
Adding 256
Additives 348
Checking level 254
Consumption 254
Display messages 291Filler neck 256
Messages in display 255, 291
Viscosity 358
Engine oil level see Oil level
ESP 23, 76, 358
Four wheel electronic
traction system with ESP 79
Messages in display 282
Switching off 77
Switching on 78
Synchronizing 282
Warning lamp 277
ETD 358
Safety guidelines 60
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 65
Ethanol fuel
At the gas station 249
Switching fuels 350
Exterior lamp switch 100
Exterior lamps
Delayed shut-off 129
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 38
Parking position for 134
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Fuel filler flap 249
Locking 249
Opening 308
Unlocking 249
Fuel requirements 349
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 293
Fuel tank
Capacity 347
Filler flap 249
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 346
Functions (control system) 112, 115
Resetting 122
Fuse box 333
Fuse chart 333
Fuse extractor 334
Fuses 333
Auxiliary fuse box in
cargo compartment 334
Fuse box in engine compartment 333Fuse box in
passenger compartment 333
Fuse chart 333
Fuse extractor 334
Spare fuses 334
G
Garage door opener 27, 230
Gasoline see Fuel
Gasoline additives
Gear range 358
Automatic transmission 141
Limiting 141
Shifting into optimal 140
Gear range limit
Canceling 140
Gear selector lever 23
Cleaning 271
Lock 43
Position 142
Position
(automatic transmission) 23, 139Global
Locking 85
Unlocking 85
Global positioning system (GPS) 358
Glove box 21, 215
Closing 215
Opening 215
Good visibility 145
GPS 358
GPS see COMAND*
H
Halogen-type
Front lamp bulbs 312
Hands-free microphone 27
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 271
Hazard warning flasher 104
Switching off 104
Switching on 104
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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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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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380 IndexP
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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382 IndexRear view mirror automatic antiglare 146
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 149
Rear window wiper/washer 49
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 326
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 348
Refueling 249
Regular checks 251
Reinstalling vehicle battery 325
Remote control
SmartKey 84
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 229
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 360
Removing
Parcel net in cargo compartment 208
Ski sack 207
Twin-reel roller blind 210
Vehicle battery 325
Wheel 320
Wiper blades 317Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 315
Brake lamp bulbs 315
Bulbs 310
Front lamp bulbs 312
Front turn signal bulbs 312, 313
Fuses 334
High beam bulbs 312
High beam bulbs
(xenon-type headlamps) 313
License plate lamp bulbs 316
Low beam bulbs 312
Parking lamp bulbs 313, 314
Rear fog lamp bulbs 315
Rear lamp bulbs 311, 315
Rear turn signal bulbs 315
Side marker lamp bulbs 315
Standing lamp bulbs 313, 314
Wiper blades 317
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 121, 122Resetting
All functions (control system) 121
All functions of a submenu 122
Fuel consumption 135
Service indicator (FSS) 266
Trip odometer 109
Residual heat utilization 167
Residual ventilation 167
REST 360
Restraint system see Infant
and child restraint systems
Restraint systems 360
Rims 341
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside assistance
Tele Aid* 226
RON 250
RON (Research Octane Number) 360
Roof rack 205
Rotating wheels 262
Rubber parts
Cleaning 272