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385 Index
Closing with SmartKey 198
Opening 196, 197, 198
Opening fully 197
Opening with SmartKey 198
Stopping 197
Synchronizing power windows 198
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Rear window wiper/washer 49
Windshield wipers 48
Single wipe 48
Ski sack* 205
Installing 208
Removing 207
Unfolding and loading 205
Unloading and folding 207
Sliding/pop-up roof 199
Closing 199, 309
Closing with SmartKey 200
Messages in display 299
Opening 199, 309
Opening with SmartKey 200Sliding/pop-up roof*
Stopping 200
Synchronizing 201
SmartKey 84
Changing battery 306
Locking and unlocking 84
Opening and closing the
sliding/pop-up roof with 200
Opening and closing
windows with 198
Unlocking with 30
Snow chains 264
Soft keys
Audio system 172
Spare fuses 334
Spare parts service 336
Spare wheel 342
Speed
Saving current 203
Speed settings
Cruise control 204Speedometer 23
Settings units 126
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 126
Split rear bench seat 211
SRS 64
Indicator lamp 278
SRS
(Supplemental Restraint System) 360
Standing lamps 100
Replacing bulbs 310, 311, 313, 314
Standing water
Driving instructions 245
Starter switch 21, 31
Positions 31
Starting difficulties 44
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 43
Station (radio)
Search 117
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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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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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Trip computer 134
Trip odometer
Resetting 109
Trunk lid
Message in display 299
Trunk see Cargo compartment
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 310, 311
Turn signals 46
Additional in mirrors 310
Cleaning lenses 269
Front bulbs 310, 312, 314
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 311, 316
Turning off
Engine 53
Twin-reel roller blind
Installing 211
Luggage cover and partition net 209
Removing 210U
Units
Setting speedometer units 126
Setting temperature units 125
Unlocking 30, 84
Centrally from inside 89
Driver’s door in an emergency 305
Fuel filler flap 249
Global 85
In an emergency 305
Selective settings 85
Transmission gear
selector lever manually 308
Vehicle in an emergency 229
With the SmartKey 30
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 228
Uphill driving
Cruise control 203
Upholstery
Cleaning 271Upshifting 140
Useful features 215
Ashtrays 219
Cigarette lighter 220
Electrical outlet 221
Interior storage spaces 215
Tele Aid* 222
Telephone* 221
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 121, 123
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 306
Lowering 322
Performance in cold weather 351
Performance in hot weather 351
Service battery 324
Towing 329
Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 305
With flexible fuel 350
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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
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