107
Controls in detail
Memory function*
Memory function*
You can store up to three different settings
per SmartKey.
The following settings are saved for each
stored position:
Driver’s seat, backrest and head
restraint position
Steering wheel position
Exterior rear view mirror positions
These key-dependent memory settings
can be deactivated if desired. For informa-
tion on key-dependent memory settings,
see “Setting key-dependency”
(
page 149). The following settings are not
key-dependent. They are stored when
using the buttons on the passenger door:
Front passenger seat, backrest and
head restraint position.
!Prior to operating the vehicle, the driv-
er should check and adjust the seat
height, seat position fore and aft, and
seat backrest angle if necessary, to en-
sure adequate control, reach and com-
fort. The head restraint should also be
adjusted for proper height. See also the
section on air bags (
page 61) for
proper seat positioning.
In addition, adjust the steering wheel to
ensure adequate control, reach, opera-
tion and comfort. Both the interior and
exterior rear view mirrors should be ad-
justed for adequate rear vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small
children should be seated in a properly
secured restraint system that complies
with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
and 210.2.
Warning!
G
Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function
while driving could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
108 Controls in detailMemory function*The memory button and memory position
switch are located on the door.1 Memory button
2 Memory position switch
Switch on the ignition (
page 33).
or
Open the respective door and insert
the SmartKey in the starter switch.
Storing positions into memory
Adjust the seats, steering wheel and
exterior rear view mirrors to the
desired position (
page 35).
Turn memory position switch 2 to
selected memory position.
Press memory button 1.
Release memory button 1 and press
memory position switch 2 within
three seconds.
All settings are stored at the selected
position.
Recalling positions from memory
Turn memory position switch 2 to
selected memory position.
Press and hold memory position
switch 2 until the seat, steering wheel
and exterior rear view mirrors have
completely moved to the stored
positions.!Do not operate the power seats using
the memory button if the seat backrest
is in an excessively reclined position.
Doing so could cause damage to front
or rear seats.iReleasing the memory position switch
stops movement to the stored posi-
tions immediately.
149
Controls in detail
Control system
Move the selection marker with
button
æ orç to the Convenience
submenu.
Press button j ork repeatedly
until the message
Easy-entry feature
appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press æ orç to change the
easy-entry/exit setting. The following settings are available for
the easy-entry/exit feature:
Setting key-dependency
Use this function to set whether the
memory settings for the seats, the steering
wheel and the mirrors should be stored
separately for each SmartKey
(
page 107).
Move the selection marker with
button æ orç to the Convenience
submenu.
Press button j ork repeatedly
until the message
Key dependency
appears in the multifunction display.
Warning!
G
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel and driver’s seat when the easy-en-
try/exit feature is activated.
To cancel seat/steering wheel movement,
do one of the following:
Press seat adjustment switch*
(page 38).
Move steering column stalk*
(page 41).
Press the memory position switch*
(page 108).
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
Off
The easy-entry/exit
feature is
deactivated
Steer. Column
Only the steering
column is moved
St.col.+seat
Both the steering
column and the seat
are moved
439
Technical terms
GPS*
(G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs CD digital maps for
navigation.
GVW (G
ross V
ehicle W
eight)
(
page 324)
GVWR (Gross V
ehicle W
eight R
ating)
(
page 324)
Instrument cluster The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer
and fuel gauge. Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the vehi-
cle and should not be used for normal
acceleration needs.
Kilopascal (kPa) (
page 324)
Lock button Button on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the lock button down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. The Maintenance
System in your vehicle tracks distance
driven and the time elapsed since your
last maintenance service, and calls for
the next maintenance service accord-
ingly. Maximum load rating
(
page 324)
Maximum loaded vehicle weight (page 324)
Maximum tire inflation pressure (page 324)
Memory function* Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and mirror positions for
each SmartKey.
MON (Motor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline's
ability to resist undesired detonation
(knocking). The average of both the
MON (Motor Octane Number) and
->RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
454 IndexInstrument cluster 24, 119, 439Cleaning 337
Coolant temperature display 120
Illumination 119
Lamps in 343–344
Multifunction display 123
Outside temperature indicator 121
Selecting language 138
Instrument lighting 119
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 117 Activating automatic control 117
Deactivating automatic control 117
Delayed shut-off (Control system) 147
Manual operation 118
Interior rear view mirror Adjusting 42
Antiglare (manual) 167
Interior storage spaces Armrest 255
Cup holders 256
Intermittent wiping 54 J
Jack 373
Jump starting 404
K
Key dependency memory
Settings 149
Key positions in starter switch 33
Key, mechanical 377
Key, SmartKey Battery check lamp 92
Checking the batteries 93
Factory setting 92
Global locking 92
Global unlocking 92
Loss of 94
Messages in display 365
Positions in starter switch 33
Remote control 90
Restoring to factory setting 93
Selective setting 92
Starting the engine 48, 49
Unlocking with 32
Kickdown 165, 439
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 137
Kilopascal 324
Km/h or mph in speedometer 137 L
Labels, identification 416
Lamp bulbs, exterior 384
Lamps, exterior
Front 385
Light sensor 367
Messages in display 366–370
Rear 385
Lamps, indicator and warning ABS 340
Air bag Off 66
Battery (SmartKey) 92
Brake 25
Brakes 341
CHECK ENGINE 342
Engine diagnostics 342, 344
ESP 343
Fuel reserve 344
Instrument cluster 343–344
Low beam 25
Seat belts 344
Service indicator 330
SRS 61, 344
Language Multifunction display 138
Setting 138
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
459
Index
Parts see Parts service 414
Parts service 414
Passenger compartment 284
Fuse box in 411
Interior lighting 117
Interior rear view mirror 42
Parcel net in front passenger footwell 257
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 277
Performance In cold weather 431
In hot weather 432
Phone book* Loading 154
Quick search 155
Phone number* Dialing 154
Redialing 156
Plastic and rubber parts Cleaning 338
Playing CDs 216
Poly-V-belt drive 440 Layout 417 Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 108
Storing into memory 108
Potential problems associated with under- inflated and overinflated tires 312
Power assistance 277
Power seat* Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Adjusting head restraint height 38
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38
Adjusting seat height 38
Memory function* 107
Removing/installing front head restraints 103
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Power train 440
Power washer 334
Power windows 237 Side windows 237
Synchronizing 240
Practical hints First aid kit 373
Fuses 410
Lamp in center console 345
Lamps in instrument cluster 340
Spare wheel 375 Spare wheel bolts 376
Symbol messages 357
Text messages 349
Towing the vehicle 406
Vehicle jack 374
Vehicle status messages in the
display 347
Vehicle tool kit 373
Premium unleaded gasoline 429
Problems While driving 55
Production options weight 324
Program mode selector switch 440 Automatic transmission* 164
PSI 325
Q
Quick search Phone book* 155
R
Radio Selecting stations 130
Radio operation 203
Radio transmitters Control and operation 284
463
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