Page 367 of 400
367 Index
A
ABS 23, 72, 361
ABS control 72
Malfunction indicator lamp 274
Messages in display 284
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission* 147
Accident
In case of 49
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling)
Automatic climate control* 170
Climate control 160
Air recirculation mode
Automatic climate control* 167
Climate control 158
Anti-theft alarm system* 78
Automatic climate control* 163
Central locking (control system) 133
Charcoal filter 169
Climate control 155Climate control system 159
Defrosting
Automatic climate control* 167
Climate control 158
Easy-entry/exit feature* 134
ESP 76
Exterior headlamps 46
Exterior lamps 103
Exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 150
Hazard warning flasher 106
Headlamps 46
High beams 106
Ignition 31
Immobilizer 52
Rapid seat heating* 98
Rear fog lamp 104, 105
Rear window defroster 153
Residual heat 171
Seat heating* 98
Tow-away alarm* 80
Windshield wipers 48Adding
Coolant 257
Engine oil 255
Additional turn signals 310
Adjustable air vents,
rear passenger compartment
Automatic climate control* 172
Climate control 161
Adjusting 32
Air distribution
Automatic climate control* 166
Climate control 157
Air volume
Automatic climate control* 166
Climate control 157
Backrest contour 97
Backrest side bolsters 97
Backrest tilt
Manual seat 33
Power seat* 35
Exterior rear view mirrors 38
Page 372 of 400
372 IndexCenter console 25
Lower part 26
PASS. AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp 279
Upper part 25
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 127
Central locking
Automatic 90
From inside 91
Switch 91
Switching on/off
(control system) 133
Unlocking from inside 91
Central locking switch 91
Certification label 338
Changing
Batteries (SmartKey) 307
CDs 189
Key setting 133
Charcoal filter 169Charging
Vehicle battery 324
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp 276
Checking
Brake fluid 251
Coolant level 251, 257
Engine oil level 251, 254
Tire inflation pressure 251
Vehicle lighting 251
Child safety 63
Airbags 56
Infant and child restraint
systems 60, 63
LATCH-type child seat anchors 69
Child safety switch see
Blocking of rear door window operation
Child seat anchors
see LATCH-type child seat anchors
Cigarette lighter 221Cleaning
Cloth upholstery 272
Cup holder 271
Gear selector lever 271
Hard plastic trim items 271
Headlamps 148
Headliner and shelf below
rear window 271
Instrument cluster 270
Leather upholstery 271
Light alloy wheels 270
MB Tex upholstery 272
Plastic and rubber parts 272
Seat belts 271
Steering wheel 271
Upholstery 271
Windows 270
Windshield 48
Wiper blades 270
Wood trims 272
Page 374 of 400
374 IndexCoolant 257, 356
Adding 257
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 356
Capacities 350
Checking level 257
Messages in display 287–289
Temperature 248
Temperature display 110
Coolant level
Checking 257
Cruise control 206, 362
Canceling 207
Driving downhill 207
Driving uphill 207
Fine adjustment 208
Message in display 290
Setting current speed 207
Setting speeds 208
Cruise control lever 206
Cruising range, fuel 355Cup holder
Cleaning 271
In front of seat armrest 217
In rear seat armrest 218
Customer Assistance Center see CAC
D
Daytime running lamp mode 104
Setting 129
Deactivating
Air conditioning (cooling)
Automatic climate control* 170
Climate control 160
Air recirculation mode
Automatic climate control* 168
Climate control 159
Alarm 79
Anti-theft alarm system* 79
Automatic climate control* 163
Central locking (control system) 133
Climate control 155
Climate control system 159Cruise control 207
Defrosting
Automatic climate control* 167
Climate control 158
Engine with the SmartKey 52
ESP 75
Exterior lamps 103
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 131
Front fog lamps 131
Hazard warning flasher 106
Headlamps 51
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 132
Rapid seat heating* 98
Rear window defroster 153
Seat heating* 98
Tow-away alarm* 80
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield
Automatic climate control* 166
Climate control 157
Page 378 of 400
378 IndexFSS 265, 362
Fuel 250
Additives 354
Cruising range 355
E85 (Ethanol fuel) 355
Fuel reserve warning lamp 278
Gasoline additives 354
Message in display 293
Premium unleaded
gasoline 250, 350, 353
Requirements 353, 354
Reserve warning 23
Switching (Flexible Fuel Vehicle) 354
Technical data 350
Fuel additives 354
Fuel cap
Message in display 293
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 137
Since last reset 137Fuel filler flap 249
Locking 249
Opening in an emergency 308
Unlocking 249
Fuel requirements 353
For ethanol fuel 354
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 293
Fuel tank
Capacity 350
Filler flap 249
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 349
Functions (control system) 114, 117
Resetting 124
Fuse box
Auxiliary in trunk 334
In engine compartment 333
In passenger compartment 332Fuse chart 332
Fuse extractor 334
Fuses 332
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 334
Fuse box in engine compartment 333
Fuse box in
passenger compartment 332
Fuse chart 332
Fuse extractor 334
Spare fuses 334
G
Garage door opener 27, 231
Gasoline additives 354
Gasoline see Fuel
Gear range 362
Automatic transmission* 144
Limiting 144
Shifting into optimal 143
Gear range limit
Canceling 143
Page 384 of 400
384 IndexMultifunction display messages
ABS 284
BAS 281
Battery, vehicle 285
Brake fluid 286
Brake pads 286
Coolant 287–289
Cruise control 290
Display 290
Doors 290
Engine oil 291–292
ESP 282–283
Fuel cap 293
Fuel reserve tank 293
Hood 293
Key, SmartKey 293
Lamps, exterior 293–296
Oil 291–292
Parking brake 286
Restraint system 297Seat belts 297
Sliding/pop-up roof* 299
SRS 297
Steering column not
properly locked 298
Steering gear oil level 298
Tele Aid* 299
Telephone* 299
Trunk lid 299
Windshield washer fluid 299
Multifunction steering
wheel 24, 114, 363
Buttons 114
N
Navigation system*
Operating 121
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Night security illumination 104
Setting 131O
Occupant safety 54
Airbags 55
Children and airbags 56
Children in the vehicle 63
Fastening the seat belt 40
Infant and child restraint systems 63
LATCH-type child seat anchors 69
Seat belts 40, 58
Odometer, main 23
Oil level see Engine oil level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 143
Canceling gear range limit 143
Downshifting 143
Upshifting 143
Opening
Ashtray, center console 220
Ashtray, rear seat 221
Cup holder, in front of
seat armrest 217
Page 393 of 400
393 Index
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 352
Brake fluid 352
Coolant 350
Coolants 356
Electrical system 346
Engine oil additives 352
Engine oils 352
Flexible fuel vehicles 354
Fuel requirements 353
Fuels 350
Gasoline additives 354
Lubricants 349
Main dimensions 347
Premium unleaded gasoline 353
Rims and tires 342
Weights 348
Windshield washer 351
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 351, 358Tele Aid* 223
Emergency calls 224
Information 227
Initiating an emergency call
manually 226
Message in display 299
Remote door unlock 230
Roadside assistance 226
SOS button 226
Stolen vehicle tracking services 230
System self-check 224
Tele Aid System 223, 365
Upgrade signals 229
Telematics* 365
Telephone* 24, 222
Answering a call 139
Dialing a number from
the phone book 140
Emergency call 198
Ending a call 139
Hands-free microphone 27Loading phone book 140
Message in display 299
Operation 138, 193
Redialing 140
Signal strength 139
Temperature
Display mode 127
Grades of tires 360
Setting interior temperature
Automatic climate control* 165
Climate control 156
Setting units in display 127
Tires 262
Tightening torque
(Wheel bolts) 321, 365
Tilt
Head restraint
Manual seat 34
Power seat* 36
Time
Setting hours 126
Setting minutes 126