455
Index
LATCH child seat anchors 78
Folding back 78, 79
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 417
Leather upholstery Cleaning 338
License plate lamps Messages in display 367
Replacing bulbs 385, 392
Light alloy wheels Cleaning 336
Technical data 420
Light sensor 367
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 110 Automatic headlamp mode 111
Combination switch 114
Daytime running lamp mode 112
Exterior lamp switch 110
Front fog lamps 113
High beams 114
Instrument cluster illumination 119
Instruments 119
Interior 117
Interior delayed shut-off (Control system) 147
Locator lighting 112 Low beam 110
Low beam, indicator lamp 25
Manual headlamp mode 111
Night security illumination 112
Parking lamps 110
Rear fog lamp 113
Settings (control system) 144
Limiting the gear range 161
Limp Home Mode 166
Loading 250 Cargo tie-down rings 253
Instructions 252
Roof rack* 250
Split rear bench seat 250
Loading terminology 323
Loading the vehicle 303
Locator lighting 112 Setting 145
Lock buttons 439
Locking 56, 90 Automatic while driving 97
Centrally from inside 98
Fuel filler flap 288
Global, SmartKey 92
Vehicle in an emergency 379
Loss of keys 94 Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 415
Low beam headlamps Messages in display 368
Replacing bulbs 385, 387
Lowering Vehicle 400
Lubricants Technical data 426
Luggage compartment Closing 95
Closing the lid 95
Opening from inside vehicle 95
Trunk lid emergency release 96
Luggage cover 252
456 IndexM
Main dimensions 424
MaintenanceVehicles with E85 fuel 432
Maintenance service Overdue 331
Types 331
Maintenance service indicator Calling up 331, 332
Clearing 331, 332
Maintenance System (USA vehicles) 330, 439
Malfunction Displaying 132
Malfunction memory Calling up 132
Clearing 133
Manual headlamp mode 111
Manual operations Fuel filler flap 379
Interior lighting control 118
Locking the vehicle 379
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 381
Unlocking the driver’s door 377
Unlocking the trunk lid 378 Unlocking transmission gear selector
lever 380
Manual seat Adjusting 36
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 37
Adjusting head restraint tilt 37, 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Front seat head restraints 102
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36
Manual transmission 157 Shifting into reverse 158
Starting with 48
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 188
Maximum load rating 324
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 324
Maximum tire inflation pressure 324
MB Tex upholstery Cleaning 338
Mechanical key 377
Memory function* 107, 439 Recalling positions from memory 108
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 109 Storing key dependent settings 108
Menus 124 AUDIO 129
In control system 126, 127
NAVI* 131
Settings menu 133
Standard display 128
Submenus 125
TEL* 153
Trip computer 151
Vehicle status message memory menu 132
Microphone Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer Setting 137
Mirrors Adjusting 42
Auto-dimming* for rear view mirrors 168
Exterior rear view mirror parking position* 150, 169
Exterior rear view mirrors 42
Interior rear view mirror 42, 167
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position* 109
460 IndexRange (distance to empty)Calling up 152
Reading lamp 29
Rear bench seat Foldable 250
Rear fog lamp 385 Bulb 385
Switching on 113
Rear lamp bulbs Replacing 390
Rear lamps Messages in display 366–370
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment Adjustable air vents 194
Rear passenger compartment, adjustable air ventsClimate control 180
Rear seat head restraints 103 Adjusting 103
Adjusting tilt 105
Folding back 104
Installing 105
Placing upright 105
Removing 105
Seats 105 Rear seats
Adjusting head restraint height 103
Head restraints 103
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 170 Activating 170
Deactivating 170
Recommended tire inflation pressure 325
Reconnecting Vehicle battery 403
Refilling Coolant 296
Headlamp cleaning system* 299
Refrigerant Air conditioner 428
Refuelling 288
Regular checks 290
Reinstalling vehicle battery 402
Remote control SmartKey 90
Remote door unlock With Tele Aid* 268 Removing
Spare wheel 375
Vehicle battery 402
Wheel 396
Wiper blades 393
Replacing Backup lamp bulbs 390
Batteries (SmartKey) 382, 383
Brake lamp bulbs 390
Bulbs 384
Front lamp bulbs 385, 386
Front turn signal bulbs 388, 389
High beam bulbs (xenon-type* headlamps) 389
License plate lamp bulbs 392
Low beam bulbs 387
Parking lamp bulbs 388, 390
Rear fog lamp bulb 390
Rear lamp bulbs 385, 390
Rear turn signal bulbs 390
Side marker lamp bulbs 390, 391
Standing lamp bulbs 388, 390
Wiper blades 393
Reset button in the instrument cluster 134, 135
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Index
Resetting
All functions (control system) 133
All functions of a submenu 135
Fuel consumption 152
Maintenance service indicator 332
Trip odometer 121
Residual heat utilization 193
Residual ventilation 193
Restraint system Message in display 356
Restraint system see Infant and child re- straint systems
Restraint systems 440
Reverse (manual transmission) Shifting into 158
Rim 325
Rims 419
Roller sunblinds* Closing 241
Opening 241
RON 289
RON (Research Octane Number) 440
Roof rack* 250
Rubber parts Cleaning 338 S
Safety
Occupant 60
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety systems Driving 81
Satellite radio Additional text information 212
General information 208
Manual channel input 210
Storing of station 212
Seat belt Force limiter 69
Seat belt force limiter 69
Seat belt outlet height adjustment 46
Seat belts 66 Cleaning 337
Fastening 44
Height adjustment 46
Proper use of 47, 68
Safety guidelines 64
Warning lamp 344
Seat heating* Switching off 106
Switching on 106
Seating capacity 305 Seats 100
Adjusting 35
Easy entry/exit feature* 100
Heating* 106
Manual 36
Rear seat head restraints 105
Split rear bench seat 250
Securing cargo Cargo tie-down rings 253
Selecting Display for status indicator 138
Station (satellite radio) 210
Selector lever Lock 49
Selector lever see gear selector lever
Self-test OCS 77
Tele Aid* 262
Service Major service (Service B) 330
Minor service (Service A) 330
Parts 414
When due 330
Service and Warranty Booklet Loss of 415
Service indicator 330
462 IndexService life (tires) 301
Service System see Flexible Service Sys-tem (Canada vehicles)
Service System see Maintenance system (USA vehicles)
Setting Convenience functions 136, 148
Cruise control 248
Current speed 248
Date (day) 142
Date (month) 141
Date (year) 143
Daytime running lamp mode 144
Factory, SmartKey 92
Higher speed in cruise control 249
Hours (clock) 139
Individual vehicle settings 133
Instrument lighting 119
Key dependent memory 149
Lamps and lighting (control system) 144
Language, multifunction display 138
Lighting (control system) 144
Locator lighting 145
Lower speed in cruise control 249
Menus and submenus 125 Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 137
Minutes (clock) 140
Night security illumination 146
Parking position* for exterior rear view mirror 150
Resetting all (control system) 133
Resetting in the submenu 135
Selective, SmartKey 92, 149
Speed in cruise control 249
Speedometer display mode 137
Temperature (interior) 185 Climate control 175
Temperature indicator 137
Time display mode (Clock) 141
Units Speedometer 137
Temperature 137
Settings menu Functions in 133
Individual vehicle settings 133
Submenus 134
Shift lock 441 Shifting
Gear selector lever 159
Gear selector lever positions 162
Into optimal gear range (Automatic transmission*) 161
Into reverse (Manual transmission) 158
Side impact air bags 66
Side marker lamp Replacing bulbs 391
Side marker lamps Replacing bulbs 385, 390
Side markers Cleaning 335
Side windows Automatic opening 238
Cleaning 336
Closing 237, 238, 239
Closing fully 238
Closing with SmartKey 239
Opening 237, 238, 239
Opening fully 238
Opening with SmartKey 239
Stopping 239
Synchronizing power windows 240
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Index
Sidewall 325
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 54
Single wipe 54
SmartKey 90 Locking and unlocking 90
Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 244
Opening and closing windows 239
Replacing batteries 382, 383
Unlocking with 32
Snow chains 329
Soft keys Audio system 198
Sound system* 200
Spare tire Inflating 398
Spare wheel 375 Bolts 376
Mounting 394
Removing 375
Speed Setting current 248
Speed settings Cruise control 249 Speedometer 25
Settings units 137
Speedometer display mode Selecting 137
Split rear bench seat 250
SRS 441 Indicator lamp 344
Message in display 356
Standing lamps 110 Replacing bulbs 385, 388, 390
Standing water Driving instructions 284
Starter switch 23, 33 Positions 33
Starting difficulties 49
Starting position 33
Starting the engine 48
Station (satellite radio) Selecting 210
Steering column Height adjustment 41, 42
Length adjustment 41, 42
Steering gear oil Message in display 371 Steering wheel
Adjusting 40
Buttons 26
Cleaning 337
Electrical adjustment* 41
Height adjustment 42
Manual adjustment 41
Stolen vehicle Tracking services 269
Stopping Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 244
Windows 239
Storage compartments 254 Cup holders 256
Glove box 254
Parcel net in front passenger footwell 257
Storing Station (Satellite radio) 212
Storing (Memory function*) Positions into memory 108
464 IndexStoring tires 302
SubmenusConvenience 148
For settings 125
In control system 127
Instrument cluster 137, 139
Lighting 144
Resetting functions in Control system 135
Selecting 134
Settings menu 134
Time/Date 139
Vehicle 148
Sun visors 169
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 431
Switching off Audio system 198
Automatic central locking (control system) 148
Cornering fog lamps* 115
Delayed (exterior lamps) 146
Engine 58
ESP 84
Hazard warning flasher 116 Headlamps 57
Seat heating* 106
Switching on Audio system 198
Automatic central locking (control system) 148
Cornering fog lamps* 115
ESP 85
Front fog lamps 113
Hazard warning flasher 116
Headlamps 51
High beams 114
Rear fog lamp 113
Seat heating* 106
Windshield wipers 53
Synchronizing Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 246
Power windows 240
T
Tachometer 25, 121 Displaying gear range 161
Overspeed range 121
Tail lamps
Cleaning 335
Replacing bulbs 385, 390 Tar stains 334
Technical data
Air conditioner refrigerant 428
Brake fluid 428
Coolant 426
Coolants 432
Electrical system 423
Engine 418
Engine oil 428
Engine oil additives 428
Flexible fuel vehicles 431
Fuel requirements 429
Fuels 426
Gasoline additives 430
Lubricants 426
Main dimensions 424
Premium unleaded gasoline 429
Rims and tires 419
Weights 425
Windshield and headlamp* washer system 427, 435
Windshield washer system 427
Tele Aid System* 261, 441
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Index
Tele Aid*
Emergency calls 263
Information 266
Initiating an emergency call manually 264
Message in display 372
Remote door unlock 268
Roadside assistance 265
SOS button 264
Stolen vehicle tracking services 269
System self-check 262
Tele Aid System 262
Upgrade signals 267
Telephone* 26, 260 Answering a call 154
Dialing a number from the phone book 154
Ending a call 154
Hands-free microphone 29
Loading phone book 154
Message in display 372
Operation 153, 220
Redialing 156 Temperature
Display mode 137
Setting interior temperature 175
Setting units in display 137
Tires 310
Tie-down rings 253
Tightening torque 441
Tilt Head restraint 37, 39
Time Setting hours 139
Setting minutes 140
Time display Setting 141
TIN 325
Tire Vehicle maximum load on 326
Tire and Loading Information 304
Tire and loading terminology 323
Tire care and maintenance 301
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure Checking 290, 309, 311
Tire inspection 301
Tire load rating 325 Tire ply composition and material
used 325
Tire speed rating 282, 316, 325, 441
Tire terminology 323
Tire traction 281
Tires 300, 419 Collapsible 437
Direction of rotation 303
Driving instructions 280
Retreads 300
Rims and tires 419
Rotating 326
Service life 301
Temperature 310, 322
Tread depth 302, 328
Wear pattern 326
Winter 328
Tools 373
Tow-away alarm 27, 87 Arming 87
Disarming 87
Disarming for transport 87
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) Installing 409
Towing the vehicle 406