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361 Index
Mechanical key 288, 289
Memory function 95, 343
Recalling positions from memory 96
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking positions 97
Storing key dependent settings 96
Menus 110
AUDIO 114
Control system 343
In control system 112, 113
Malfunction memory 117
NAV 117
Settings menu 118
Standard display 114
Submenus 111
TEL* 134
Trip computer 132
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 124Mirrors
Adjusting 39
Automatic antiglare for
rear view mirror 146
Exterior rear view mirror 40
Exterior rear view mirror
parking positions 132
Interior rear view mirror 39
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 97
MON 234
MON (Motor Octane Number) 343
Mph or km/h in speedometer 124
Multifunction display 109, 343
Displaying gear range 141
Selecting language 124
Standard display 113
Multifunction display messages
ABS 268
BAS 265
Battery 269
Brake fluid 270
Brake pads 270Check engine 260
Check gas cap 277
Coolant 272
Coolant level 271
Cruise control 274
Display 274
Doors 274
Engine 260
Engine oil 276
ESP 266
Fuel reserve tank 277
Hood 277
Key 277
Lamps 277, 279–??
Parking brake 269
Steering column
not properly locked 282
Steering gear oil level 282
Tele Aid* 283
Telephone* 283
Trunk lid 283
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Washer fluid 283
Multifunction steering wheel 24, 110, 343
Buttons 110
N
Navigation system
Operating 117
See separate COMAND* operating in-
structions
Night security illumination 100
Setting 127
O
Occupant safety 56
Airbags 57
Children and airbags 58
Children in the vehicle 65
Fastening the seat belt 41
Infant and child restraint systems 65
LATCH child seat mounts 70
Seat belts 41, 60
Odometer, main 23Oil
Adding 239
Consumption 237
Dipstick 237
Filler neck 240
Viscosity 342
Oil level
Checking 235
One-touch gearshifting 140
Canceling gear range limit 140
Downshifting 140
Upshifting 140
Opening
Ashtray 203
Doors from the inside 85
Fuel filler flap 233
Fuel filler flap manually 291
Glove box 200
Hood 236
power window with SmartKey 188
Roller sunblind for the
sliding/pop-up roof 189Side windows 187
Sliding/pop-up roof 190, 292
Sliding/pop-up roof in an
emergency 292
Sliding/pop-up roof with
SmartKey 192
Trunk 85
Windows 186, 187
Windows with SmartKey 188
Operating
Audio system 159
Cassette player 116
CD player 116
COMAND* see separate operating in-
structions
Navigation system 117
Radio 115
Radio transmitters 230
Telephone* 134, 159, 179
Operating safety
Audio system 159
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 253
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Removing 93
Rear seats
Adjusting head restraint height 91
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 146
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 149
Activating 149
Deactivating 149
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 308
Refrigerant
Air conditioner 332
Refuelling 233
Regular checks 234
Reinstalling vehicle battery 308
Remote controls
SmartKey 82
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 213
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 344Removing
Vehicle battery 308
Wheel 303
Wiper blades 300
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 298
Brake lamp bulbs 298
Bulbs 293
Front lamp bulbs 295
Front turn signal bulbs 295, 296
High beam bulbs 295
High beam bulbs
(xenon-type headlamps) 296
License plate lamp bulbs 299
Low beam bulbs 295
Parking lamp bulbs 296, 297
Rear fog lamp bulbs 298
Rear lamp bulbs 294, 298
Rear turn signal bulbs 298
Side marker lamp bulbs 298
Standing lamp bulbs 296, 297Wiper blades 300
Reset button in
the instrument cluster 119
Reset knob in
the instrument cluster 119, 120
Resetting
All functions (control system) 119
All functions of a submenu 120
Fuel consumption 133
Service indicator (FSS) 250
Trip odometer 107
Residual heat utilization 344
REST
(Residual engine heat utilization) 344
Restraint system see
Infant and child restraint systems 65, 69Reverse (manual transmission)
Shifting into 138
Rims 325
Roadside assistance
Tele Aid* 210
Roller sunblind for the sliding/pop-up roof
Closing 189
Opening 189
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Manual adjustment 38
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 214
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof 191
Windows 187
Storage compartments
Armrest 201
Glove box 200
Ventilated compartments 157
Storage spaces
Cup holder 201
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 96
Submenus
Convenience 129
For settings 111
In control system 113
Instrument cluster 122
Lighting 125Resetting functions in
Control system 120
Selecting 120
Settings menu 119, 120
Vehicle 128
Sun visors 148
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 345
Switching
Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 334
Switching off
Audio system 162
Automatic central locking (control
system) 129
Delayed (exterior lamps) 127
Engine 53
ESP 76
Hazard warning flasher 102
Headlamps 53
Seat heating 94
Switching on
Audio system 162
Automatic central locking
(control system) 129ESP 77
Fog lamps 101
Front fog lamp 101
Hazard warning flasher 102
Headlamps 48
High beams 102
Rapid seat heating 94
Rear fog lamp 101
Seat heating* 94
Windshield wipers 49
Synchronizing
ESP 266
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof*
and roller sunblinds* 193
Power windows 188
T
Tachometer 23, 107
Overspeed range 107
Tail lamps
Cleaning 253
Replacing bulbs 294, 298
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370 IndexTar stains 252
Technical data 332
Brake fluid 332
Coolant 330
Coolants 336
Electrical system 327
Engine 324
Engine oil 332
Engine oil additives 332
Flexible fuel vehicles 334
Fuel requirements 333
Fuels 330
Gasoline additives 334
Lubricants 330
Main dimensions 328
Premium unleaded gasoline 333
Rims and tires 325
Weights 329
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 331, 338Tele Aid
Information 211
Initiating an emergency call
manually 209
Roadside assistance 210
Tele Aid System 206
Tele Aid System 345
Tele Aid* 206
Emergency calls 208
Messages in display 283
Remote door unlock 213
Stolen vehicle tracking services 214
System self-check 207
Upgrade signals 212
Telephone* 24, 205
Answering a call 135
Dialing a number from the phone
book 136
Emergency call 184
Ending a call 135
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 136
Messages in display 283Operating 134
Operation 179
Redialing 136
Temperature
coolant temperature indicator 106
Display mode 123
Grades of tires 340
Setting interior temperature 153
Setting units in display 123
Tires 246
Tightening torque 345
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 306
Tilt
Backrest 33
Head restraint 34, 36
Seat cushion 33
Time
Setting hours 122
Setting minutes 122
Time display
Setting 123
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Driver’s door in an emergency 288
Fuel filler flap 233
Gear selector lever manually 291
Global 83
In an emergency 288
Individual settings 83
Trunk lid in an emergency 289
Vehicle in an emergency 213
With the SmartKey 30
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 212
Uphill driving
Cruise control 195
Upholstery
Cleaning 256
Upshifting 140
Useful features 200
Ashtrays 203
Cigarette lighter 204
Interior storage spaces 200Tele Aid* 206
Telephone* 205
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 118, 121
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 289
Lowering 306
Performance in cold weather 335
Performance in hot weather 335
Service battery 307
Towing 313
Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 288
With flexible fuel 334
Vehicle battery 307
Vehicle care 251
Cup holder 255
Engine cleaning 253
Gear selector lever 255Hard plastic trim items 255
Headlamps 253
Instrument cluster 255
Leather upholstery 256
Light alloy wheels 254
MB Tex upholstery 256
Ornamental moldings 253
Paintwork 252
Plastic and rubber parts 256
Power washer 252
Seat belts 255
side markers 253
Steering wheel 255
Tail lamps 253
Tar stains 252
Turn signals 253
Upholstery 256
Vehicle washing 253
Window cleaning 254
Wiper blades 254