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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.).

445 Index
Audio system 195
Audio and telephone, operation 195
Button and soft key operation 198
CD* operation 213
Operating and display elements 196
Operating safety 195
Operation 198
Radio operation 203
Switching off 199
Switching on 198
Telephone* operation 220
Auto-dimming* for rear view mirror 168
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating (control
system) 148
Automatic climate control* 182
Activating 183
Adjusting air distribution 186
Air recirculation mode 189
Deactivating 183
Defrosting 188
Setting the temperature 185
Automatic headlamp mode 111
Automatic lighting control
Activating 117
Deactivating 117Automatic locking when driving 97
Automatic shift program*
Program mode selector switch 164
Automatic time change
(summer-/winter) 141
Automatic transmission* 159, 296
Accelerator position 165
Automatic shift program 164
Comfort program mode 164
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 166
Fluid level 296
Gear ranges 161
Gear selector lever 159
Gear selector lever position 159, 162
Gear shifting malfunctions 166
Kickdown 165
Manual shifting 160
One-touch gearshifting 160
Program mode selector switch 164
Starting with 49
Transmission fluid 296
Working on the vehicle 165B
Backrest
Folding forward 251
Folding rearward 251
Backup lamps
Bulbs 384
Bar 323
BAS 82, 437
Messages in display 354
Batteries, SmartKey
Check lamp 93
Checking 93
Replacing 382, 383
Battery discharged
Jump starting 404
Battery, vehicle 297, 401
Charging 402
Disconnecting 402
Reconnecting 403
Reinstalling 402
Removing 402
Bead 323
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 437
Bi-Xenon type*
Front lamp bulbs 388
Block heater 329

449 Index
Deactivating
Air conditioning (cooling) 192
Climate control 179
Air recirculation mode 190
Climate control 178
Alarm 87
Anti-theft alarm system 87
Automatic climate control* 183
Central locking (control system) 148
Charcoal filter 192
Climate control 173
Climate control system 175
Cruise control 248
Defrost 188
Defrosting
Climate control 177
ESP 84
Exterior lamps 111
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 146
Front fog lamps 146
Hazard warning flasher 116
Headlamps 57
Immobilizer 86
Rear window defroster 170
Residual heat 193Seat heating* 106
Tow-away alarm 88
Deep water see Standing water 284
Defogging
Windshield 187
Climate control 176
Defrosting 188
Climate control 177
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 146
Department of Transportation see DOT
Dialing
A number (telephone*) 154
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while
driving 55
With starting 49
Digital speedometer 129
Direction of rotation (tires) 303
Discharged battery
Jump starting 404
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 402
Display
Messages in display 362Display elements
Audio system 196
Displays
Digital speedometer 129
Engine oil 293
Outside temperature 129
Selecting display for status
indicator 138
Service indicator 330
Showing malfunctions 132
Symbol messages 357
Text messages 349
Vehicle status messages 347
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 152
Door control panel 30
Door handle 30
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 268
Doors
Message in display 362
Opening from inside vehicle 94
Opening from outside 92
Opening from the outside 92
DOT 323

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

457 Index
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

458 IndexOne-touch gearshifting 160
Canceling gear range limit 161
Downshifting 160
Upshifting 160
Opening
Ashtray, center console 257
Ashtray, rear seat 258
Cup holders 256
Doors from the inside 94
Fuel filler flap 289
Fuel filler flap manually 379
Glove box 254
Hood 291
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 242, 381
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* in an emergency 381
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* with SmartKey 244
Roller sunblinds* 241
Side windows 237
Storage compartment, armrest 255
Trunk lid from the inside 95
Windows 237
Windows with SmartKey 239Operating
Audio system 195
CD player 131
COMAND* see separate operating in-
structions
Navigation system* 131
Radio 130
Radio transmitters 284
Satellite radio* 130
Telephone* 153, 195, 220
Operating safety
Audio system 195
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 335
Outside temperature 129
Outside temperature indicator 121
Overdue maintenance service 331
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range 440P
Paintwork 334
Panic alarm
Panic button on SmartKey 80
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 241
Closing 242, 381
Closing with SmartKey 244
Messages in display 372
Opening 242, 381
Opening with SmartKey 244
Stopping 244
Synchronizing 246
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 257
Parking 56, 279
Parking brake 50, 56
Engaging 56
Message in display 358
Releasing 50
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 385, 388, 390
Switching on 110
Parking position*
Exterior rear view mirror 150, 169
Exterior rear view mirrors 109

465 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 156Temperature
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 325Tire 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

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