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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
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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
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460 IndexRange (distance to empty)
Calling up 152
Reading lamp 29
Rear bench seat
Foldable 250
Rear fog lamp 385
Bulb 385
Switching on 113
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 390
Rear lamps
Messages in display 366–370
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 194
Rear passenger compartment, adjustable
air vents
Climate control 180
Rear seat head restraints 103
Adjusting 103
Adjusting tilt 105
Folding back 104
Installing 105
Placing upright 105
Removing 105
Seats 105Rear seats
Adjusting head restraint height 103
Head restraints 103
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 170
Activating 170
Deactivating 170
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 325
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 403
Refilling
Coolant 296
Headlamp cleaning system* 299
Refrigerant
Air conditioner 428
Refuelling 288
Regular checks 290
Reinstalling vehicle battery 402
Remote control
SmartKey 90
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 268Removing
Spare wheel 375
Vehicle battery 402
Wheel 396
Wiper blades 393
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 390
Batteries (SmartKey) 382, 383
Brake lamp bulbs 390
Bulbs 384
Front lamp bulbs 385, 386
Front turn signal bulbs 388, 389
High beam bulbs (xenon-type*
headlamps) 389
License plate lamp bulbs 392
Low beam bulbs 387
Parking lamp bulbs 388, 390
Rear fog lamp bulb 390
Rear lamp bulbs 385, 390
Rear turn signal bulbs 390
Side marker lamp bulbs 390, 391
Standing lamp bulbs 388, 390
Wiper blades 393
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 134, 135
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461 Index
Resetting
All functions (control system) 133
All functions of a submenu 135
Fuel consumption 152
Maintenance service indicator 332
Trip odometer 121
Residual heat utilization 193
Residual ventilation 193
Restraint system
Message in display 356
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems
Restraint systems 440
Reverse (manual transmission)
Shifting into 158
Rim 325
Rims 419
Roller sunblinds*
Closing 241
Opening 241
RON 289
RON (Research Octane Number) 440
Roof rack* 250
Rubber parts
Cleaning 338S
Safety
Occupant 60
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety systems
Driving 81
Satellite radio
Additional text information 212
General information 208
Manual channel input 210
Storing of station 212
Seat belt
Force limiter 69
Seat belt force limiter 69
Seat belt outlet height adjustment 46
Seat belts 66
Cleaning 337
Fastening 44
Height adjustment 46
Proper use of 47, 68
Safety guidelines 64
Warning lamp 344
Seat heating*
Switching off 106
Switching on 106
Seating capacity 305Seats 100
Adjusting 35
Easy entry/exit feature* 100
Heating* 106
Manual 36
Rear seat head restraints 105
Split rear bench seat 250
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 253
Selecting
Display for status indicator 138
Station (satellite radio) 210
Selector lever
Lock 49
Selector lever see gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 77
Tele Aid* 262
Service
Major service (Service B) 330
Minor service (Service A) 330
Parts 414
When due 330
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 415
Service indicator 330
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464 IndexStoring tires 302
Submenus
Convenience 148
For settings 125
In control system 127
Instrument cluster 137, 139
Lighting 144
Resetting functions in Control
system 135
Selecting 134
Settings menu 134
Time/Date 139
Vehicle 148
Sun visors 169
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching
Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 431
Switching off
Audio system 198
Automatic central locking (control
system) 148
Cornering fog lamps* 115
Delayed (exterior lamps) 146
Engine 58
ESP 84
Hazard warning flasher 116Headlamps 57
Seat heating* 106
Switching on
Audio system 198
Automatic central locking (control
system) 148
Cornering fog lamps* 115
ESP 85
Front fog lamps 113
Hazard warning flasher 116
Headlamps 51
High beams 114
Rear fog lamp 113
Seat heating* 106
Windshield wipers 53
Synchronizing
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 246
Power windows 240
T
Tachometer 25, 121
Displaying gear range 161
Overspeed range 121
Tail lamps
Cleaning 335
Replacing bulbs 385, 390Tar stains 334
Technical data
Air conditioner refrigerant 428
Brake fluid 428
Coolant 426
Coolants 432
Electrical system 423
Engine 418
Engine oil 428
Engine oil additives 428
Flexible fuel vehicles 431
Fuel requirements 429
Fuels 426
Gasoline additives 430
Lubricants 426
Main dimensions 424
Premium unleaded gasoline 429
Rims and tires 419
Weights 425
Windshield and headlamp* washer
system 427, 435
Windshield washer system 427
Tele Aid System* 261, 441
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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