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415 Technical terms
SBC
(S
ensotronic B
rake C
ontrol)
Electronically controlled hydraulic
braking system for increased braking
safety and comfort.
Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the transmission selector le-
ver from being moved out of positionP
without SmartKey turned and brake
pedal depressed.
SRS
(S
upplemental R
estraint S
ystem)
Seat belts, emergency tensioning de-
vice and airbags. Though independent
systems, they are closely interfaced to
provide effective occupant protection.Tele Aid System
(T
elematic A
larm I
dentification on D
e-
mand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially ac-
tivated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
vided that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not dam-
aged and cellular and GPS coverage is
available.
Telematics*
A combination of the terms “telecom-
munications” and “informatics”.
Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.Tire speed rating
Part of a tire designation; indicates the
speed range for which a tire is ap-
proved.
Traction
Force exerted by the vehicle on the
road via the tires.
Vehicle level control
The ground clearance of the vehicle is
automatically controlled according to a
selected setting and speed.The driver
can set the ground clearance manually
for example on very rough roads.
VIN
(V
ehicle I
dentification N
umber)
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.
Voice control system*
Voice control system for car phones,
portable cell phones and audio sys-
tems (radio, CD, etc.).
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Distronic* 214, 412
Activated 218
Activating 219
Calling up settings 136, 217
Cleaning system sensor 305
Cruise control lever 218
Deactivated 218
Deactivating 221
Deceleration 217
Decreasing distance 222
Displays in the speedometer dial 216
Distance warning function 222
Driving hints 223
Increasing distance 222
Intermittent signal tone 216
Menu 217
Messages in display 320
Sensor cover 305
Setting a higher speed 219
Setting a slower speed 220
Setting the current speed 219
Setting the following distance in
Distronic 221
Warning and indicator lamps 216Door control panel 28
Door entry lamps 125
Door handle 28
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 257
Doors
Message in display 332
Opening from inside vehicle 97
Opening from outside 94
Downhill driving
Cruise control 212
Downshifting 159
Drive-Dynamic seat* 112
Driving
General instructions 40
Hydroplaning 271
In winter 273
Problems 50
Safety systems 74
With Distronic* 223
Driving hints
SBC brake system 81
Driving instructions 267
Driving off 270Driving safety systems
4MATIC 82
ABS 74
BAS 76
ESP 76, 412
SBC brake system 79
Driving systems 211
Airmatic DC* 226
Cruise control 211
Distronic* 214
Driving safety systems 74
Vehicle level control 227
DTR see Distronic* 412
Dual control*
Airmatic DC* 226
E
Easy-entry/exit
Message in display 327, 347
Easy-entry/exit feature* 108
Activating 150
Interrupting movement 108, 151
Electrical fuses 385
Electrical system 397
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427 Index
Interior lighting 124
Activating automatic control 124
Deactivating automatic control 125
Delayed switch-off 149
Manual operation 125
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 38
Interior storage spaces 242
Glove box 242
J
Jack 350
Jump starting 378
K
Key, Mechanical 353
Key, SmartKey
Changing the batteries 355, 356
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing the batteries 355, 356KEYLESS-GO*
Activating ignition with 33
Closing
Trunk 102, 103
Closing panorama sliding/pop-up
roof* 200, 203
Closing side windows 200, 203
Closing sliding/pop-up roof* 200,
203
Factory setting 94
Global locking 94
Global unlocking 94
Important notes 92
Locking the vehicle 96
Remote controls 91
Starting the engine 44
Turning off engine 53
Unlocking and opening, trunk lid 95
Unlocking with 32
Kickdown 164, 413
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 141
Km/h or mph in speedometer 141L
Lamp bulbs, exterior 359
Lamps, exterior
Front 359
Light sensor 338
Messages in display 338–??
Replacing bulbs for rear 360, 363
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 310
Airbag Off 61
Battery (SmartKey) 89, 94
Brakes 312
CHECK ENGINE 313
Coolant 314
DTR* 216
Engine diagnostics 313
ESP 311
Fuel reserve 313
SBC 79
Seat belts 313, 315
Service indicator 297
SRS 57
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430 Index
Coolant 330, 331
Coolant level 329
Distronic* 320
Doors 332
Easy-entry/exit feature 327, 347
Fuel reserve tank 335
Hood 335
Lamps 338–??
Parking brake 327
SBC brake system 326, 327
SmartKey 336
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 335
Steering gear oil level 347
Tele Aid 345, 346
Telephone* 346
Tires 342
Trunk 347
Washer fluid 347
Multifunction steering wheel 24, 130,
414
Buttons 130
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating
instructions 136
Night security illumination 121O
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 child seat anchors 71
Seat belts 40, 60
Oil
Adding 284
Checking level 283
Consumption 282
Filler neck 284
Viscosity 412
Oil level
Checking 283
One-touch gearshifting 159
Canceling gear range limit 159
Downshifting 159
Upshifting 159Opening 358
Ashtray 246
Doors from the inside 97
Fuel filler flap 278
Fuel filler flap manually 357
Glove box 242
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof 206
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* in an
emergency 358
Roller sunblinds 205
Side windows 198
Sliding/pop-up roof* 201
Sliding/pop-up roof* in an
emergency 358
Sliding/pop-up roof* with
SmartKey 202
Trunk 97
Trunk from the inside 98
Trunk lid with SmartKey 90
Windows 197
Windows with SmartKey 199
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433 Index
Removing
Ski sack 236
Vehicle battery 377
Wheel 372
Wiper blades 365
removing and installing
Front seat head restraints 109
Replacing
Bulbs 359
Front lamp bulbs 361
Front turn signal lamp bulb 362
Fuses 385
License plate lamp bulbs 363
Parking and standing lamp bulb 362
Rear lamp bulbs 360, 363
Side marker lamp bulb 363
Wiper blades 364
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Reprogramming
integrated remote control 263
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 138Resetting
All functions (control system) 138
All functions of a submenu 139
Fuel consumption 154
Service indicator (FSS) 298, 300,
301
Trip odometer 127
Residual heat utilization 182, 194
Residual ventilation 182, 194
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 194
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 65
Rims and Tires 394
Roadside Assistance
Tele Aid* 250
Roadside assistance 12
Rolling code programming 261
RON (Research Octane Number) 279,
414
Roof rack* 233
Rotating wheels 293
Rubber parts
Cleaning 308S
Safety
Occupant 56
Safety belts see Seat belts 40
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 74
Saving current speed 212
SBC 79
SBC brake system 415
Activation 80
Deactivation 81
Driving hints 81
Messages in display 326, 327
Self-check 81
Warning lamp 79
Sealing tires with TIREFIT 366
Seat belt force limiter 64
Seat belts 62
Cleaning 307
Fastening 40
Proper use of 42, 63
Safety guidelines 60
Warning lamp 315