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368 Index
Upholstery 271
Windows 270
Windshield 48
Wiper blades 270
Wood trims 272
Climate control 150
Adjusting 153
Defogging windshield 153
Defrosting 154
Setting the temperature 152
Clock 23, 124
Closing
Glove box 215
Hood 253
Side windows 197
Sliding/pop-up roof 199, 309
Sliding/pop-up roof with
SmartKey 200
Tailgate 88
Windows 196
Windows with SmartKey 198Closing sliding/pop-up roof
In an emergency 309
Cloth upholstery
Cleaning 272
Cockpit 20, 357
Cockpit management and
data system (COMAND*) 358
COMAND*
See separate operating instructions
Combination switch 103
High beam flasher 47, 104
Turn signals 46
Windshield wipers 47
Comfort driving
Transmission program mode 143
Consumer information 355
Control and operation of radio
transmitter 246
Control system 111, 358
AUDIO menu 116
Convenience submenu 132
Display digital speedometer 116Functions 112, 115
Instrument cluster submenu 124
Lighting submenu 127
Malfunction memory menu 120
Menus 114, 115
Multifunction display 111
Multifunction steering wheel 112
NAVI menu 119
Selecting radio system 117
Selecting satellite radio* system 117
Settings menu 121
Standard display menu 116
Submenus 113, 115
TEL* menu 136
Trip computer menu 134
Vehicle submenu 131
Convenience submenu 132
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature 132
Setting key dependency 133
Setting parking position for
exterior rear view mirror 134
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370 IndexDifficulties
While driving see
Problems while driving
With starting 44
Digital clock 23
Digital speedometer 116
Direction of rotation (tires) 261
Discharged battery
Jump starting 327
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 325
Display
Selecting 127
Display elements
Audio system 170
Displays
Digital speedometer 116
Messages 255, 280
Selecting 127
Service indicator 265Showing malfunctions 120
Symbol messages 284
Text messages 281
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 134
Door control panel 28
Door entry lamps 106
Door handle 28
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 229
Doors
Message in display 290
Opening from inside vehicle 87
Downhill driving
Cruise control 203
Downshifting 140
Drinking and driving 239
Driving
General instructions 40, 239
Hydroplaning 242
In winter 244
Problems 50Safety systems 74
Through standing water 245
Traveling abroad 245
Driving instructions 239
Driving off 241
Driving safety systems
4MATIC 79
ABS 74
BAS 75
ESP 76
Driving systems 202
Cruise control 202
Driving safety systems 74
E
Easy-entry/exit feature
Activating 132
Interrupting movement 132
Easy-entry/exit feature* 90
Interrupting movement 90
Electrical fuses 333
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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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379 Index
N
Navigation system
Operating 119
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Night security illumination 102
Setting 129
O
Occupant safety 56
Airbags 57
Children and airbags 58
Children in the vehicle 65
Fastening the seat belt 40
Infant and child restraint systems 65
LATCH-type child seat anchors 71
Seat belts 40, 60
Odometer, main 23
Oil
Adding 256
Consumption 254
Filler neck 256Oil level
Checking 251
One-touch gearshifting 140
Canceling gear range limit 140
Downshifting 140
Upshifting 140
Opening
Ashtray 219
Doors from the inside 87
Fuel filler flap 250
Fuel filler flap manually 308
Glove box 215
Hood 252
Side windows 197
Sliding/pop-up roof 199, 309
Sliding/pop-up roof in an
emergency 309
Sliding/pop-up roof with
SmartKey 200
Tailgate 87
Windows 196
Windows with SmartKey 198Operating
Audio system 169
Cassette player 119
CD player 118
COMAND* see separate
operating instructions
Navigation system 119
Radio 117
Radio transmitter 246
Telephone* 136, 169, 189
Vehicle outside
the USA and Canada 13
Operating safety
Audio system 169
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 269
Outer seats
Rear seat head restraints 94
Outside temperature indicator 109
Overdue service 265
Overhead control panel 27
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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