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383 Index
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
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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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Messages in display 299
Operating 136
Operation 189
Redialing 138
Signal strength 137
Temperature
Display mode 125
Grades of tires 356
Setting interior temperature 152
Setting units in display 125
Tires 262
Tie-down rings
(Cargo compartment) 214
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 322
Tilt
Head restraint 34
Time
Setting hours 124
Setting minutes 124Time display
Setting 125
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 251, 261
Tire speed rating 243
Tire traction 243
Tires 260, 341
Consumer information 355
Direction of rotation 261
Driving instructions 242
Retreads 260
Rims and tires 341
Service life 261
Temperature 262
Temperature grades 356
Traction 355
Tread depth 263
Wear pattern 262
Winter 263
Tools 300Tow-away alarm 25
Arming 81
Disarming 81
Disarming for transport 81
Tow-away alarm* 81
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 332
Towing the vehicle 329
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 230
Traction 144, 361
Traction (Tires) 355
Transmission gear selector lever 308
Unlocking manually 308
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 245
Tread depth (tires) 263
Tread wear 355
Trim panel
Opening 334
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390 IndexVehicle battery 324
Vehicle care 267
Cloth upholstery 272
Cup holder 271
Engine cleaning 269
Gear selector lever 271
Hard plastic trim items 271
Headlamps 269
Instrument cluster 270
Leather upholstery 271
Light alloy wheels 270
MB Tex upholstery 272
Ornamental moldings 269
Paintwork 268
Plastic and rubber parts 272
Power washer 268
Seat belts 271
Side markers 269
Steering wheel 271Tail lamps 269
Tar stains 268
Turn signals 269
Upholstery 271
Vehicle washing 269
Window cleaning 270
Wiper blades 270
Wood trims 272
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 338
Vehicle jack 301
Vehicle lighting
Checking 251
Vehicle tool kit 300
Alignment bolt 301
Spare fuses 301
Special fuse puller 301
Towing eye bolt 301
Vehicle jack 301
Wheel bolts 301
Wheel wrench 301Vehicle washing 269
Ventilated storage compartment 156
Ventilation
Storage compartment 156
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 361
VIN (vehicle identification number) 338
Viscosity
Engine oil 358
Voice control system*
Hands-free microphone 27
W
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 62
Parking brake 45
Warranty coverage 337
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 267
Wear pattern (tires) 262
Weights 345
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391 Index
Wheel change
Tightening torque 322
Wheels
Rotating 262
Tires and wheels 260
Window curtain airbags 62
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging 153, 162
Refilling washer fluid 259
Replacing wiper blades 317
Washer fluid 259, 354
Washer system 354
Windshield washer fluid 354
Message in display 299
Mixing ratio 354
Refilling 259
Wiping with 48
Windshield washer system 354Windshield wipers 47, 145
Fast wiper speed 47
Rear window wiper/washer 49
Replacing wiper blades 317
Simultaneous wiping and washing 49
Single wipe 48
Switching on 47
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 48
Winter driving 263
Block heater 264
Snow chains 264
Tires 263
Winter driving instructions 244
Winter tires 263
Wiper blades
Cleaning 270
Installing 317
Removing 317
Replacing 317Wiper/washer
Rear window 49
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 48, 49
Interval 47
With windshield washer fluid 48
Wood trims
Cleaning 272