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358 Technical termsCOMAND*
(C
ockpit M
anagement and D
ata 
System)
Information and operating center for 
vehicle sound and communications 
systems, including the radio and the 
navigation system, as well as other 
optional equipment (CD changer*, 
telephone*, etc.).
Control system
The control system is used to call up 
vehicle information and to change 
component settings. Information and 
messages appear in the multifunction 
display. The driver uses the buttons on 
the multifunction steering wheel to 
navigate through the system and to 
adjust settings.
Cruise control
Driving convenience system for 
automatically maintaining the vehicle 
speed set by the driver.Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer 
and placed on the cylinder block to 
uniquely identify each engine 
produced.
Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction 
(viscosity) of the oil at different temper-
atures. The higher the temperature an 
oil can tolerate without becoming thin, 
or the lower the temperature it can 
tolerate without becoming viscous, the 
better the viscosity.
ESP
(E
lectronic S
tability P
rogram)
Improves vehicle handling and 
directional stability.
ETD
(E
mergency T
ensioning D
evice)
Device which deploys in certain frontal 
and rear collisions exceeding the 
system's threshold to tighten the 
seat belts.
->SRSFSS
(F
lexible S
ervice S
ystem)
Service indicator in the multifunction 
display that informs the driver when 
the next vehicle maintenance service 
is due.
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to 
the automatic transmission for shifting. 
The automatic gear shifting process 
can be adapted to specific operating 
conditions using the gear selector 
lever.
GPS
(G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying 
geographic location information to and 
from vehicles equipped with special 
receivers. Employs CD digital maps for 
navigation. 
     
        
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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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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