219 Controls in detail
Audio system
Switching on random
Press
RDM
soft key.
RDM
appears in the display. A ran-
domly selected track is played.
Switching off random
Press
RDM
soft key again.
Repeat
The track being played is repeated until the
repeat function is switched off.
Switching on repeat
Press
RPT
soft key.
RPT
appears in the display.
Switching off repeat
Press
RPT
soft key again.
Pause function
The CD changer mode is interrupted by an
incoming call on the telephone*
(
page 225).
Switching on pause function
Press U button.
The CD changer mode is interrupt-
ed and
PAUSE
appears in the dis-
play.
Switching off pause function
Press U button.
The CD changer mode is active
again.
iWhen you start the RPT function, the
RDM function is automatically
switched off.
437 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Accessory weight
(
page 323)
Air pressure
(page 323)
Alignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.
Aspect ratio
(page 323)
Bar
(page 323)
BAS
(Brake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.Bead
(
page 323)
Bi-Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
the light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.
CAC
(Customer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter, which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.
CAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping.Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.
Cold tire inflation pressure
(
page 323)
Collapsible tire
An especially compact spare tire that
must be inflated with a provided air
pump before using. It should only be
used to bring the vehicle to the nearest
service station.
COMAND*
(Cockpit M
anagement and D
ata Sys-
tem)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and navi-
gation system, as well as other optional
equipment (CD changer, telephone,
etc.).
446 IndexBolts
For spare wheel 376
Brake
Indicator lamp 25
Brake assist system (BAS) 437
Brake fluid 290, 428
Checking 290
Message in display 358
Brake lamp bulbs 385
Brake pads
Message in display 358
Brakes 278
Warning lamp 341
Break-in period 276
Bulbs, replacing 384
Additional turn signals 385
Brake lamps 385
Fog lamps 385
Front lamps 385
High beam 385
High beam flasher 385
License plate lamps 385, 392
Low beam 385
Parking lamps 385, 388, 390
Rear fog lamp 385, 390
Rear lamps 385Side marker lamp 391
Side marker lamps 385, 390
Standing lamps 385, 388, 390
Tail lamp assemblies 385
Tail lamp unit 390
Turn signal lamps 385
Button
Audio system 198
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 437
Calling up
Range (distance to empty) 152
Service indicator 331
CAN system 437
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 426
Cargo compartment
Lighting 118
Tie-down rings 253
Cargo tie-down rings 253
Catalytic converter 285
CD changer* 213
CD changer* operation 215
CD player
Operating 131
CD* operation 213Center console 27
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 27, 76, 345
Lower part 28
Upper part 27
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 137
Central locking
Automatic 97
From inside 98
Switch 98
Switching on/off (control
system) 148
Unlocking from inside 98
Central locking switch 98
Changing
CDs 213
Key setting 148
Charcoal filter 191
Activating 191
Deactivating 192
Charging
Vehicle battery 402
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator
lamp 342
