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349 Index
A
ABS 25, 74, 343
LOW RANGE mode 75
Malfunction indicator lamp 252, 253
Messages in display 261
Warning lamp 252, 253
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 144
Accident
In case of 50
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 162
Air recirculation mode 160
Anti-theft alarm system 82
Central locking (control system) 133
Defrost 160
Easy-entry/exit feature 133
ESP 81
Exterior headlamps 46
Exterior lamps 105
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 153Hazard warning flasher 108
Headlamps 46
High beams 108
Ignition 33
Rear fog lamp 106
Rear window defroster 155
Windshield wipers 47
Adding
Coolant 233
Engine oil 231
Additional turn signals 295
Adjusting 34
Air distribution 159
Air volume 159
Backrest tilt 36
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Head restraint height 36
Head restraint height, rear seats 96
Head restraint tilt 36
Instrument cluster illumination 112Interior rear view mirror 38
Mirrors 38
Multicontour seat* 97
Seat cushion length 97
Seat cushion tilt 36
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Seat height 36
Seats 34
Steering column in/out 37
Steering column up/down 37
Steering wheel 37
Air conditioning (cooling)
Turning off 162
Turning on 162
Air conditioning refrigerant 335
Air distribution
Adjusting 159
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 160
Activating 160
Deactivating 161
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350 IndexAir volume
Adjusting 159
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 259
Airbags 57
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 68, 343
Front 61
Safety guidelines 60
Alarm
Audible 73, 82
Canceling 83, 84
Visual 82
Alarm system
Anti-theft 82
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 337
Antiglare
Automatic 152
Antilock brake system (ABS) 343
Anti-theft alarm system
Arming 82Canceling alarm 83
Disarming 83
Anti-theft systems 82
Anti-theft alarm system 82
Tow-away alarm 83
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest
Storage compartment below 184
Storage compartment in front of 184
Ashtrays 186
At the gas station 224
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 232
AUDIO menu 120
Selecting radio station 121
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirror 152
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating (control
system) 133
Automatic climate control
Deactivating 162
Automatic headlamp mode 105Automatic lighting control
Activating 109
Deactivating 109
Automatic locking when driving 91
Automatic transmission 140
Accelerator position 144
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 144
Fluid level 232
Gear ranges 142
Gear selector lever position 140, 142
Gear shifting malfunctions 144
Kickdown 144
Manual shifting 141
One-touch gearshifting 141
Transmission fluid 232
B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 68, 343
Compatible child seats 68, 343
Self-test 68
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358 IndexGear range 344
Automatic transmission 142
Limiting 142
Shifting into optimal 141
Transfer case 145
Gear range limit
Canceling 141
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 248
Position 142
Position (automatic
transmission) 140
Global
Locking 87
Unlocking 87
Global Positioning System (GPS) 345
Glove box 23, 183
Closing 183
Opening 183
Good visibility 152
GPS 345
GVW 344
GVWR 344H
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 248
Hazard warning flasher 108
Switching off 108
Switching on 108
Head restraints 95
Power seats 36
Synchronizing 95
Headlamp cleaning system 234
Headlamps
Automatic control 105
Cleaning 246
Cleaning system 153, 234
Switching off 52
Switching on 46
Washer fluid 339
Washer system 339Headlight switch-off delay see Delayed
switch-off, exterior lamps
Headliner
Cleaning 248
Heated seats 98
Heated steering wheel 203
Height adjustment
Head restraints 36
Seat belts 42
Steering wheel 37
High beam flasher 47, 108
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 275
Replacing bulbs 295, 297
Switching on 108
High mounted brake lamp 296
Hood 227
Closing 228
Messages in display 273
Opening 227
Hydroplaning 210
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363 Index
Oil
Adding 231
Consumption 228
Dipstick 228
Oil dipstick 232
Viscosity 344
Oil level
Checking 226
One-touch gearshifting 141
Canceling gear range limit 141
Downshifting 141
Upshifting 141
Opening
Ashtray 186
Doors from the inside 89
Fuel filler flap 224
Fuel filler flap manually 290
Glove box 183
Hood 227
Side windows 164
Sliding/pop-up roof 166, 292Sliding/pop-up roof in an
emergency 292
Sliding/pop-up roof with
SmartKey 167
Tailgate 89, 90
Windows 164
Windows with SmartKey 165
Operating
CD player 121
COMAND see separate operating in-
structions
Navigation system 122
Radio 121
Radio transmitters 221
Telephone 137
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 246
Outside temperature indicator 114
Overdue service 242
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range 345P
Paintwork 245
Panic alarm 73
Panic button on SmartKey 73
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 186
Parking 51, 209
Parking brake 44, 51
Engaging 51
Message in display 267
Releasing 44
Parking lamp, front
Replacing bulbs 297
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 295, 296
Switching on 104
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 103, 135,
153
Parktronic see Rear Parking Assist*
Partition net* 178
Installing behind front seats 179
Installing behind rear seat bench 178
Removing 180
Parts see Spare parts service
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365 Index
Rear fog lamp
Replacing bulbs 302
Switching on 107
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear Parking Assist* 172, 346
Cleaning sensors 247
Malfunction 174
Monitoring reach 173
Warning indicators 174
Rear seat head restraints 96
Installing 96
Removing 96
Rear towing eye 318
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 152
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 155
Activating 155
Deactivating 155
Rear window wiper/washer 49
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 312Refrigerant
Air conditioning 335
Refueling 224
Regular checks 225
Remote controls
SmartKey 86
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid 197
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 346
Removing
Cargo compartment cover 176
Wheel 309
Wiper blades 304
Replacing
Brake lamp bulbs 296
Bulbs 295
Front lamp bulbs 297
Rear lamp bulbs 296, 301
Wiper blades 304Resetting
All functions (control system) 123
All functions of a submenu 125
Fuel consumption 136
Service indicator (FSS) 243
Trip odometer 113
Residual heat utilization 346
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 346
Restraint systems 56, 346
Airbags 56
Child seat recognition 56
Child seats 56
Emergency Tensioning Device
(ETD) 56
Lower anchors and tethers for children
(LATCH) 56
Seat belts 56
Restraint systems see Infant and child re-
straint systems
Returning from off-road driving 220
Rims 329
Roadside Assistance
Tele Aid 193
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366 IndexRON 225
RON (Research Octane Number) 346
Roof rack 175
Rotating wheels 238
Rubber parts
Cleaning 249
S
Safety
Occupant 56
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety systems
Driving 74
Searching
Radio station 121
Seat adjustment
Synchronizing 95
Seat backrest
Folding forward 177
Returning to sitting position 177
Seat belt force limiter 65Seat belt height adjustment 42
Seat belts 56, 62
Cleaning 248
Fastening 40
Height adjustment 42
Proper use of 42, 64
Safety guidelines 60
Warning lamp 258
Seat bench
Folding forward 177
Returning to sitting position 177
Seat cushion length
Adjusting 97
Seats 94
Adjusting 34
Easy entry/exit feature 94
Heater 98
Multicontour seat* 97
Split rear bench seat 176
Selecting
Display 129Selector lever 25
Lock 43
Position (automatic transmission) 25
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 68
Tele Aid 191
Service
Calling up the service indicator 243
Major service (Service B) 242
Minor service (Service A) 242
Overdue 242
Spare parts 324
Types 242
When due 242
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 325
Service indicator 242
Calling up 243
Clearing 242, 243