403 Index
O
Occupant safety 60
Airbags 61
Children and airbags 62
Children in the vehicle 69
Fastening the seat belt 42
Infant and child restraint systems 69
LATCH child seat mounts 74
Seat belts 42, 64
Odometer, main 23
Odometer, trip 23
Oil
Adding 265
Consumption 261
Dipstick 261
Filler neck 265
Viscosity 384
Oil level
Checking 259
Oil level via control system
Checking 262
One-touch gearshifting 158
Canceling gear range limit 158
Downshifting 158
Upshifting 158Opening
Ashtray 227
Cup holder 226
Doors from the inside 96
Fuel filler flap 257
Fuel filler flap manually 334
Glove box 221
Hood 260
Power window with SmartKey 188
Side windows 187
Sliding/pop-up roof 191, 335
In an emergency 335
With SmartKey 193
Storage compartment in the center
console 223
Storage compartments in the
armrest 223
Trunk 96
Trunk from the inside 97
Trunk lid with SmartKey 90
Windows 186, 187
Operating
Cassette player 136
CD player 136COMAND see separate operating in-
structions
Garage door opener 243
Integrated remote control 243
Navigation system 141
Radio 135
Radio transmitters 254
Telephone* 139
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 286
Outside temperature indicator 128
Overdue service 282
Overhead control panel 27
Overspeed range 386
P
Paintwork 285
Panic alarm 76
Panic button on SmartKey 76
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 226
Parcel net in trunk 226
Parking 53, 249
404 IndexParking brake 47, 54
Message in display 305
Releasing 47
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 336, 337, 339
Switching on 119
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 117, 156,
168
Parktronic* 214, 386
Cleaning sensors 287
Malfunctioning 218
Warning indicators 216
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
Warning lamp 298
Passenger compartment 254
Fuse box in 356
Interior lighting 124
Interior rear view mirror 40
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 226
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 60
Pedals 247Phone book*
Loading 140
Quick search 140
Phone number*
Dialing 140
Redialing 141
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 290
Poly-V-belt drive 386
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 117
Positions (Memory function*)
Storing into memory 117
Power assistance 247
Power closing assist for doors and trunk
lid 105
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion depth 35
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35
Adjusting seat height 35
Folding forward front seat
backrests 37Front seat head restraints 108
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Power train 386
Power washer 285
Power window
Blocking of rear window operation 75
Opening and closing 186
Opening and closing with
SmartKey 188
Synchronizing 190
Practical hints
First aid kit 329
Fuses 356
Lamp in center console 298
Lamps in instrument cluster 292
Messages in the display 299
Vehicle tool kit 329
Problems
While driving 52
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 386
Automatic transmission 163
PULSE function (Massage function) 112
405 Index
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 140
R
Radio
Selecting satellite radio*
stations 135
Selecting stations 135
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 254
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 144
Reading lamp 27
Rear fog lamp 337
Bulb 337
Switching on 122
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 340
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 185
Rear seat head restraints
Folding back with switch 109
Placing upright 109Rear seats
Head restraints 109
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 167
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window
Blocking operation 75
Rear window defroster 182
Activating 182
Deactivating 182
Rear window sunshade* 172
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 350
Refueling 257
Regular checks 258
Regular driving style 210
Reinstalling vehicle battery 349
Remote controls
Integrated 240
SmartKey 88, 92
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid 237
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 386
Removing
Vehicle battery 349
Wheel 346
Wiper blades 341Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 340
Brake lamp bulbs 340
Bulbs 336
Front lamp bulbs 338
License plate lamp bulbs 340
Parking lamp bulbs 339
Rear fog lamp bulbs 340
Rear lamp bulbs 337, 340
Rear turn signal bulbs 340
Side marker lamp bulbs 339
Standing lamp bulbs 339
Wiper blades 341
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 146
Resetting
All functions (control system) 146
All functions of a submenu 146
Fuel consumption 143
Service indicator (FSS) 283
Stored speed in Distronic* 204
Trip odometer 127
Residual heat utilization 183, 386
409 Index
Steering wheel
Adjusting 39
Buttons 24
Cleaning 289
Electrical adjustment 39
Heated steering wheel* 228
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 238
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof 192
Windows 188
Storage compartments 221
Armrest 222, 223
Cup holder 224, 226
Glove box 221
In front of armrest 222, 223
Parcel net 226
Storage tray and telephone
holder* 223
Under the front seats 224
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 117
Submenus
Convenience 154
For settings 131In control system 133
Instrument cluster 148
Lighting 149
Resetting functions in Control
system 146
Selecting 146
Settings menu 146
Vehicle 153
Sun visors 171
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 387
Suspension tuning
For regular driving style 210
For sporty driving style 210
Setting 210
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 153
Engine 55
ESP 80
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 55Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 153
ESP 81
Front fog lamps 122
Front lamps 119
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 49
High beams 123
Parking lamps 119
Rear fog lamp 122
Windshield wipers 50
Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 142
Synchronizing
ESP 303
Power window 190
Sliding/pop-up roof 194
T
Tachometer 23, 128
Overspeed range 128
Tail lamps
Cleaning 286
Replacing bulbs 337, 340
410 IndexTar stains 285
Tele Aid 230
Emergency calls 232
Information 235
Initiating an emergency call
manually 233
Messages in display 318
Remote door unlock 237
Roadside Assistance 234
Stolen vehicle tracking services 238
System self-check 231
Upgrade signals 236
Tele Aid System 387
Telematics* 387
Telephone* 24, 229
Answering a call 140
Dialing a number from the phone
book 140
Ending a call 140
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 140
Messages in display 319
Operating 139
Redialing 141Temperature
Display mode 148
Setting interior temperature 176
Setting units in display 148
Tires 272
Tie-down hooks (Trunk) 220
Tightening torque 387
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 347
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 259, 271
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire speed rating 251, 387
Tire traction 251
Tires 270, 380
Direction of rotation 271
Driving instructions 250
Messages in display 321, 324
Retreads 270
Service life 271
Temperature 272
Tire pressure monitor indicator
lamp* 296
Tread depth 280Wear pattern 279
Winter 280
Tools 329
Tow-away alarm 25, 84
Arming 84
Disarming 84
Disarming for transport 84
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) 329
Installing 355
Towing the vehicle 353
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 238
Traction 163, 387
Transmission see Automatic
transmission 266
Tread depth (tires) 280
Trip computer 143
Trip odometer
Resetting 127
Trunk
Closing 98
Lock button 95
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 95
Locking separately 104
411 Index
Message in display 319
Opening 96
Opening from inside vehicle 97
Opening with SmartKey 90
Parcel net 226
Tie-down hooks 220
Trunk lid 96
Trunk lock 332
Unlocking in an emergency 332
Unlocking separately 104
Unlocking with SmartKey 90
Trunk lid emergency release 103
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 336, 337
Turn signals 49
Additional in mirrors 336
Cleaning lenses 286
Front bulbs 336, 339
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 337, 340
Turning off
Engine 55U
Units
Setting speedometer units 148
Setting temperature units 148
Unlock button
SmartKey 30, 88, 92
Trunk lid 88, 92
Unlocking 30, 88
Central (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 94
Driver’s door in an emergency 331
Fuel filler flap 257
Global 89
Glove box 221
In an emergency 331
Selective settings 89, 94
Trunk in an emergency 332
Trunk lid 88, 92
Trunk lid with SmartKey 90
Trunk lid, separately 104
Vehicle in an emergency 237
With SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 32, 91
With the SmartKey 30Upgrade signals
Tele Aid 236
Uphill driving
Cruise control 196
Upholstery
Cleaning 290
Upshifting 158, 162, 165
Useful features 221
Ashtrays 227
Cigarette lighter 228
Garage door opener 238
Sorage compartments 221
Tele Aid 230
Telephone* 229
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 145, 147
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 332
Lowering 347
Service battery 348
Towing 353
Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 331
412 IndexVehicle battery 348
Vehicle care 284
Cup holder 289
Distronic* system sensor cover 287
Engine cleaning 286
Gear selector lever 289
Hard plastic trim items 289
Headlamps 286
Instrument cluster 289
Leather upholstery 290
Light alloy wheels 289
Nubuck leather upholstery 290
Ornamental moldings 286
Paintwork 285
Parktronic* system sensor 287
Plastic and rubber parts 290
Power washer 285
Seat belts 289
Side markers 286
Steering wheel 289
Tail lamps 286
Tar stains 285
Turn signals 286Upholstery 290
Vehicle washing 286
Window cleaning 288
Wiper blades 287
Wood trims 290
Vehicle level 211
Changing 212
Setting 212
Automatic 212
Manual 212
Vehicle lighting
Checking 259
Vehicle submenu
Limiting opening height of trunk
lid(Control system) 153
Vehicle tool kit 329
Alignment bolt 329
Fuse chart 329
Fuse extractor 329
Gloves 329
Screwdriver 329
Spare fuses 329Wheel bolt wrench with socket
wrench 329
Vehicle washing 286
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 387
Voice control system* 387
Hands-free microphone 27
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 216
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 206
Distronic* 200
Drivers seat belts 66
Parking brake 48
Warranty coverage 361
Washing the vehicle 284
Wear pattern (tires) 279
Weights 371
Wheel bolt wrench with socket wrench
(vehicle tool kit) 329