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450 IndexDownhill driving
Cruise control 248
Downshifting
Automatic transmission* 160
Manual transmission 158
Drinking and driving 277
Driving
Aquaplaning 281
General instructions 44, 277
In winter 283
Problems 55
Safety systems 81
Through standing water 284
Driving abroad 284
Driving instructions 277
Driving off 279
Driving safety systems
ABS 81
BAS 82
ESP 83
Driving systems 247
Cruise control 247
Driving safety systems 81E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 100
Activating 148
Electrical fuses 410
Electrical outlet 260
Electrical system
Technical data 423
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 438
Emergency call system* 262
Emergency calls
"911" 234
Initiating an emergency call 264
With Tele Aid* 263
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 166
Emergency operations
Closing panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel* 381
Locking the vehicle 379
Opening panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel* 381
Releasing trunk lid from inside 96
Remote door unlock 268
Unlocking the Trunk lid 378
Unlocking the vehicle 377Emergency tensioning device see
ETD 438
Emission control 286
Emission control label 416
Ending
A call (telephone*) 154
Engine
Compartment 291
Starting with automatic
transmission* 49
Starting with manual
transmission 48
Starting with the SmartKey 48, 49
Technical data 418
Turning off with the key 58
Engine cleaning 335
Engine compartment 291
Fuse box in 411
Hood 291
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 25,
342
Engine number 438
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452 IndexFSS see Flexible Service System (Canada
vehicles)
Fuel 289
Additives 430
Cruising range 432
E85 (Ethanol fuel) 432
Fuel reserve warning lamp 344
Gasoline additives 430
Premium unleaded gasoline 289,
427, 429
Requirements 429
Reserve warning 25
Switching (Flexible fuel vehicle) 431
Technical data 426
Fuel additives 430
Fuel cap
Message in display 365
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 151
Since last reset 151
Fuel filler flap 288
Locking 288
Opening in an emergency 379
Unlocking 288Fuel tank
Capacity 427
Filler flap 288
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 426
Functions (control system) 124, 127
Resetting 135
Fuse box 411
In trunk 412
Fuse chart 410
Fuse extractor 410, 412
Fuses 410
Aid for changing 410
Fuse box in engine compartment 411
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 411
Fuse box in trunk 412
Fuse chart 410
Fuse extractor 410, 412G
Garage door opener* 29, 269
Gasoline
Gasoline additives 430
Gasoline see Fuel 289
GAWR 323
Gear range 438
Automatic transmission* 161
Limiting 161
Shifting into optimal 161
Gear range limit
Canceling 161
Gear selector lever 25, 159
Cleaning 337
Position (Automatic
transmission*) 25, 159, 162
Global
Locking 92
Unlocking 92
Global Positioning System (GPS) 439
Glove box 23, 254
Closing 254
Opening 254
Good visibility 167
GPS 439
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
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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 417Positions (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 375Spare 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
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466 IndexTracking services
For stolen vehicle 269
Traction 164, 325
Transmission gear selector lever
Unlocking manually 380
Transmission see Automatic
transmission* 296
Tread 325
Tread depth 302
Tread depth (tires) 328
Treadwear indicators 325
Trim panel
Opening 412
Trip computer 151
Trip odometer
Resetting 121
Trunk
Closing the lid 95
Fuse box 412Trunk lid
Closing 95
Emergency release 96
Message in display 372
Opening from inside vehicle 95
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 385
Turn signals 52
Additional in mirrors 385
Cleaning lenses 335
Front bulbs 385, 388, 389
Rear bulbs 385, 391
Turning off
Engine 58
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 326
Units
Setting speedometer units 137
Setting temperature units 137Unlocking 32, 90
Centrally from inside 98
Driver’s door in an emergency 377
Fuel filler flap 288
Global 92
In an emergency 377
Selective settings 92
Transmission gear selector lever
manually 380
Trunk lid in an emergency 378
Vehicle in an emergency 268
With the SmartKey 32
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 267
Uphill driving
Cruise control 248
Upholstery
Cleaning 338
Upshifting 160
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467 Index
Useful features 254
Ashtrays 257, 258
Cigarette lighter 259
Electrical outlet 260
Storage compartments 254
Tele Aid* 261
Telephone* 260
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 133, 136
Locking 27
Locking in an emergency 379
Lowering 400
Performance in cold weather 431
Performance in hot weather 432
Service battery 401
Towing 406
Unlocking 27
Unlocking in an emergency 377
With flexible fuel 431
Vehicle battery 401
Vehicle capacity weight 326Vehicle care 333
Cup holders 337
Engine cleaning 335
Gear selector lever 337
Hard plastic trim items 337
Headlamps 335
Instrument cluster 337
Leather upholstery 338
Light alloy wheels 336
MB Tex upholstery 338
Ornamental moldings 335
Paintwork 334
Plastic and rubber parts 338
Power washer 334
Seat belts 337
side markers 335
Steering wheel 337
Tail lamps 335
Tar stains 334
Turn signals 335
Upholstery 338
Vehicle washing 335
Window cleaning 336
Wiper blades 336
Wood trims 338Vehicle jack 374
Vehicle lighting
Checking 290
Vehicle loading terminology 323
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 326
Vehicle status message memory 132
Vehicle tool kit 373
Air pump 373
Alignment bolt 373
Collapsible wheel chock 373
Gloves 373
Spare fuses 373
Special fuse puller 373
Towing eye bolt 373
Vehicle jack 373
Wheel bolts 373
Wheel wrench 373
Vehicle washing 335
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 441
Viscosity
Engine oil 438
Voice control system*
Hands-free microphone 29