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440 Technical termsMultifunction display
Display field in the instrument cluster
used to present information provided
by the control system.
Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel with buttons for operat-
ing the control system.
Normal occupant weight
(
page 324)
OCS
(Occupant C
lassification S
ystem)
The system automatically turns the
front passenger front air bag on or off
based on the classified occupant size
category determined by weight sensor
readings from the seat.
Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
of the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gine speed range, as it may result in se-
rious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.
Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing
engine
clutch/torque converter
transmission
transfer case
drive shaft
differential
axle shafts/axles
Production options weight
(
page 324)
Program mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between standard operation S and
winter operation C.PSI
(P
ounds per s
quare i
nch)
(
page 325)
Recommended tire inflation pressure
(page 325)
Restraint systems
Seat belts, child restraints, lower an-
chors and tethers for children (LATCH).
As independent systems, their protec-
tive functions complement one
another.
Rim
(page 325)
RON
(Research O
ctane N
umber)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line's ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (knocking). The average of both
the ->MON (Motor Octane Number)
and RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as AN-
TI-KNOCK INDEX.
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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 112Low 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 94Loss 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
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MON 289
MON (Motor Octane Number) 439
Mph or km/h in speedometer 137
Multifunction display 123, 440
Displaying gear range 161
Selecting language 138
Setting date (day) 142
Setting date (month) 141
Setting date (year) 143
Standard display 127
Multifunction display messages
ABS 353
BAS 354
Brake fluid 358
Brake pads 358
Coolant 359–361
Cruise control 362
Display 362
Doors 362
Engine oil 363–364
ESP 355–356
Fuel cap 365
Hood 365
Key, SmartKey 365
Lamps, exterior 366–370
Oil 363–364Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 372
Parking brake 358
Restraint system 356
SRS 356
Steering gear oil level 371
Tele Aid* 372
Telephone* 372
Trunk lid 372
Windshield washer fluid 372
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 124,
440
Buttons 124
N
Navigation system*
Operating 131
See separate COMAND* operating in-
structions
Night security illumination 112
Setting 146
Normal occupant weight 324O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 324
Occupant safety 60
Air bags 61
Children and air bags 62
Children in the vehicle 70
Fastening the seat belt 44
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 27, 76, 345
Infant and child restraint systems 66,
70
LATCH child seat anchors 78
OCS 73, 440
Seat belts 44, 64
OCS 73, 440
Self-test 77
Odometer, main 25
Oil
Adding 294
Consumption 292
Filler neck 295
Viscosity 438
Oil level
Checking 290
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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 249Speedometer 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 371Steering 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