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Headlamps
Automatic control 109
Bi-Xenon* 385
Bi-Xenon* type
Replacing bulbs 337
Cleaning 289
Cleaning system* 161, 277, 381
Halogen-type, replacing bulbs 335
Refilling washer fluid 277
Switching off 56
Switching on 49
Washer fluid 381
Headliner and shelf below rear window
Cleaning 291
Heated seats* 104
Height adjustment
Head restraints, manual seat 37
Head restraints, power seat* 38
Rear seat head restraints 100
Seat belts 45Steering wheel,
electrical* adjustment 40
Steering wheel,
manual adjustment 40
High beam flasher 49, 112
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 316
Replacing bulbs 333, 336
Switching on 49, 112
High beam headlamps xenon type*
Replacing bulbs 337
High mounted brake lamp 333
Hood 270
Closing 271
Message in display 314
Opening 270
Horn 23
Hydroplaning 260I
Identification labels 364
Certification label 364
Emission control
information label 364
Vacuum line routing
diagram label 364
Vehicle identification
number (VIN) 364
Ignition 33
Immobilizer 85
Activating 85
Deactivating 85
Indicator lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems 69
Installing 74
LATCH-type child seat anchors 75
Information
About service and warranty 10
Inside door handle 93
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404 IndexInstalling
Infant and child restraint systems 74
Parcel net in cargo compartment 227
Towing eye bolt 355
Twin-reel roller blind 229
Wiper blades 341
Instrument cluster 24, 116, 387
Cleaning 290
Coolant temperature gauge 117
Illumination 116
Lamps in 294–299
Multifunction display 119
Outside temperature indicator 118
Selecting language 134
Instrument lighting 116
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 114
Activating automatic control 114
Deactivating automatic control 114
Delayed shut-off 143
Manual operation 114Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41
Antiglare 161
Interior storage spaces 234
Armrest 235
Cup holder in rear seat armrest 237
Cup holders in front of
seat armrest 236
Glove box 234
Parcel net in front
passenger footwell 238
Intermittent wiping
Rear window wiper 53
Windshield wipers 52
J
Jack 321, 322
Jump starting 350K
Key 183
Key dependency memory
Settings 145
Key positions in starter switch 33
Key, mechanical 326
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 91
Checking the batteries 93
Factory setting 91
Global locking 91
Global unlocking 91
Loss of 93
Messages in display 314
Positions in starter switch 33
Remote control 90
Restoring to factory setting 92
Selective setting 91
Starting the engine 47
Turning off the engine 57
Unlocking with 32
Kickdown 159, 387
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 133
Km/h or mph in speedometer 133
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L
Labels, identification 364
Lamp bulbs, exterior 332
Lamp sensor
Message in display 316
Lamps, exterior
Front 333
Light sensor 316
Messages in display 315–318
Rear 333
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 25, 294
Battery (SmartKey) 91
Brakes 25, 295
Engine diagnostics 296, 299
Engine malfunction 25, 296–297
ESP 25, 298
Front fog lamps 108
Front passenger
front air bag off 27, 65, 72, 300
Fuel reserve 25, 299
High beam headlamps 25
Instrument cluster 294–299Low beam headlamps 25
Maintenance service indicator 284
Rear fog lamp 108
Seat belt telltale 25, 299
SRS 25, 61, 299
Turn signals 25
Language
Multifunction display 134
Setting 134
LATCH-type child seat anchors 75
Folding back 76
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 365
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 291
Lever for voice control system* 23
License plate lamps
Messages in display 316
Replacing bulbs 333
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 290
Technical data 368
Light sensor 316
Lighter see Cigarette lighterLighting 108
Automatic headlamp mode 109
Cargo compartment 115
Combination switch 112
Daytime running lamp mode 110
Door entry lamps 115
Exterior lamp switch 108
Front fog lamps 111
High beams 112
Instrument cluster illumination 116
Instruments 116
Interior 114
Locator lighting 111
Low beam 108
Manual headlamp mode 109
Night security illumination 111
Parking lamps 108
Rear fog lamp 112
Settings (control system) 139
Standing lamps 108
Limiting the gear range 155
Limp Home Mode 160
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406 IndexLoading 226
Cargo tie-down rings 233
Instructions 232
Roof rack* 226
Split rear bench seat 230
Locator lighting 111
Setting 141
Lock button 387
Locking 55, 90
Automatic while driving 95
Centrally from inside 96
Fuel filler flap 267
Global, SmartKey 91
Glove box 234
Vehicle in an emergency 327
Loss of keys 93
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet 363
Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 316–317
Replacing bulbs 333, 335
Switching on 49Lowering
Vehicle 346
Lubricants
Technical data 373
Luggage cover 229
Retractable 229
M
Main dimensions 371
Main fuse box
In passenger compartment 357
Mainodometer 119
Maintenance 12, 284
Vehicles with E85 fuel 378
Maintenance service
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator 285
Major service (Service B) 284
Minor service (Service A) 284
Overdue 285
Types 285
When due 284Maintenance service indicator 284
Calling up 285, 286
Clearing 285, 286
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 284, 387
Manual headlamp mode 109
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 328
Interior lighting control 114
Locking the vehicle 327
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 329
Unlocking the driver’s door 326
Unlocking the tailgate 326
Unlocking transmission
gear selector lever 328
Manual seat
Adjusting 36
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 37
Adjusting head restraint tilt 37
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Front seat head restraints 99
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36
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MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 292
Mechanical key 326
Memory
TV station 192
Memory function* 105, 387
Recalling positions
from memory 106
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 107
Storing key dependent settings 106
Menus 120
AUDIO 125
In control system 122, 123
NAV* 128
Settings menu 130
Standard display 124
Submenus 121
TEL* 148
Trip computer 146
Vehicle status message memory 128Microphone
Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 133
Minispare wheel 324, 369
Bolts 325
Mounting 342
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view
mirror parking position* 163
Adjusting 41
Automatic antiglare*
for interior mirror 162
Automatic antiglare* for
rear view mirror 162
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 146
Interior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 107MON 268, 387
Motor Octane Number see MON
Mph or km/h in speedometer 133
Multicontour seats* 103
Multifunction display 119, 387
Displaying gear range 155
Selecting language 134
Setting date (day) 138
Setting date (month) 137
Setting date (year) 139
Multifunction display messages
ABS 302
BAS 303
Brake fluid 307
Brake pads 307
Coolant 308–310
Cruise control 311
Display 311
Doors 311
Engine oil 312–313
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Operating
Audio system 175
CD player* 127
COMAND* see separate
operating instructions
Navigation system* 128
Radio 126
Radio transmitters 264
Satellite radio* 126
Telephone* 148, 175, 200
Vehicle outside
the USA and Canada 13
Operating safety
Audio system 175
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 289
Outer seats
Rear seat head restraints 100, 102
Outside temperature 125
Outside temperature indicator 118
Overdue maintenance service 285
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range 387P
Paintwork 288
Panic alarm* 78
Panic button on SmartKey 78
Parcel net
In cargo compartment 226
In front passenger footwell 238
Parking 55, 259
Parking brake 47, 55
Engaging 55
Message in display 307
Releasing 47
Parking lamps
Messages in display 317
Parking lamps, front
Replacing bulbs 333
Parking lamps, rear
Replacing bulbs 333
Parking position*
Exterior rear view
mirrors 107, 146, 163Partition net 228
Parts service 362
Passenger compartment 263
Interior lighting 114
Interior rear view mirror 41
Main fuse box in 357
Parcel net in front
passenger footwell 238
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 257
Performance
In cold weather 378
In hot weather 378
Phone book*
Loading 150
Quick search 151
Phone number*
Dialing 150
Redialing 151
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 292
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410 IndexPlaying
CDs 196
Poly-V-belt drive 387
Layout 365
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 106
Storing into memory 106
Power assistance 257
Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Adjusting head restraint height 38
Adjusting head restraint tilt 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38
Adjusting seat height 38
Memory function* 105
Removing/installing front
head restraints 100
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 219
Power train 388
Power washer 288Power windows 215
Blocking of rear door
window operation 77
Side windows 215
Synchronizing 218
Practical hints
Collapsible wheel chock 323
First aid kit 321
Fuses 356
Lamp in center console 300
Lamps in instrument cluster 294
Minispare wheel 324
Symbol messages 306
Text messages 302
Towing the vehicle 352
Vehicle jack 321, 322
Vehicle status messages
in the display 301
Vehicle tool kit 321
Premium unleaded gasoline 376
Problems
While driving 54
With vehicle 17Product information 9
Program mode 119
Program mode selector switch 388
Automatic shift program,
automatic transmission 158
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 151
R
Radio
Selecting stations 126
Radio operation 183
Radio see Radio operation
Radio transmitter,
control and operation 264
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 148
Reading lamp 114
Rear bench seat
Foldable 230
Rear door window
Blocking operation 77
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Rear fog lamp 333
Bulb 333
Indicator lamp 108
Switching on 112
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 339
Rear lamps
Messages in display 315–318
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 100
Rear passenger compartment,
adjustable air vents 174
Rear seat ashtray 239
Rear seat head restraints 100
Adjusting 100
Adjusting tilt 102
Folding back 101
Installing 102
Outer seats 102
Placing upright 101
Removing 102Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 165
Rear window wiper 53
Intermittent wiping 53
Wiping rear window
with washer fluid 53
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 349
Recovery services
For stolen vehicle 249
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 375
Refueling 267
Regular checks 269
Reinstalling vehicle battery 348
Remote control
SmartKey 90
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 248Removing
Parcel net in cargo compartment 227
Twin-reel roller blind 229
Vehicle battery 348
Wheel 344
Wiper blades 341
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 340
Brake lamp bulbs 340
Bulbs 332
Fog lamp bulb, rear 340
Front lamp bulbs 333, 335
Fuses 357
High beam bulbs 336
High beam bulbs
(xenon-type* headlamps) 337
License plate lamp bulbs 340
Low beam bulbs 335
Parking lamp bulbs, front 336, 338
Parking lamp bulbs, rear 340
Rear lamp bulbs 333, 339