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412 Index
Side marker lamp bulbs, front 338
Side marker lamp bulbs, rear 340
Standing lamp bulbs, front 336, 338
Standing lamp bulbs, rear 340
Tail lamp bulbs 340
Turn signal lamp bulbs,
front 336, 338
Turn signal lamp bulbs,
rear 340
Wiper blades 341
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button in the
instrument cluster 116, 130, 131
Resetting
All functions (control system) 130
All functions of a submenu 131
Fuel consumption 148
Maintenance service indicator 286
Trip odometer 117
REST 388Restraint system
Message in display 305
Restraint system see
Infant and child restraint systems
Rims 367
Roadside Assistance 12
RON 268, 388
Roof rack* 226
Rubber parts
Cleaning 292
S
Safety
Occupant 60
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 79
Satellite radio
additional text information 192
general information 188
manual channel input 190
storing of station 192Seat belt force limiter 69
Seat belt height adjustment
Front seats 45
Rear outer seats 45
Seat belt system
Message in display 319
Seat belt telltale 25
Seat belts 66
Cleaning 291
Fastening 43
Height adjustment 45
Proper use of 45, 68
Safety guidelines 64
Telltale 299
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 103
Seat heating*
Switching off 104
Switching on 104
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413 Index
Seats 97
Adjusting 35
Easy entry/exit feature* 97
Heating* 104
Manual seat 36
Multicontour seat* 103
Power seat* 38
Split rear bench seat 230
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 233
Selecting
Automatic time change
(Daylight Saving Time
(DST) summer/winter) 137
Display for status indicator 134
station (satellite radio) 190
Selecting radio mode 183
Selector lever see gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmart
TM air bag
deactivation system 72
Tele Aid* 243Service
Parts 362
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 363
Service and warranty information 10
Service life (tires) 279
Service see Maintenance
Service System see FSS
Setting
Convenience functions 132, 144
Cruise control 224
Date (day) 138
Date (month) 137
Date (year) 139
Daytime running lamp mode 140
Exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 107
Higher speed in cruise control 225
Hours (clock) 135
Individual vehicle settings 130
Instrument lighting 116
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 143Key dependent memory 145
Lamps and lighting
(control system) 139
Language, multifunction display 134
Locator lighting 141
Lower speed in cruise control 225
Miles/kilometers
in speedometer 133
Minutes (clock) 136
Night security illumination 141
Parking position* for exterior
rear view mirrors 146
Radio station 190
Slower speed in cruise control 225
Speed in cruise control 225
Speedometer display mode 133
Temperature (interior) 169
Temperature indicator 133
Time display mode (Clock) 137
Units
Speedometer 133
Temperature 133
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414 IndexSetting current speed 224
Setting the temperature 169
Settings
Convenience functions 144
Factory, SmartKey 91
Individual, SmartKey 145
Lighting (control system) 139
Menus and submenus 121
Resetting all (control system) 130
Resetting in the submenu 131
Selective, SmartKey 91
Settings menu
Functions in 130
Individual vehicle settings 130
Submenus 131
Shift lock 388
Shift program mode 119
Shifting
Gear selector lever 46, 152
Gear selector lever positions 156
Into optimal gear range
(automatic transmission) 154Side impact air bags 66
Side marker lamps, front
Messages in display 315
Replacing bulbs 333
Side marker lamps, rear
Replacing bulbs 333
Side markers
Cleaning 289
Side windows
Automatic opening 216
Cleaning 290
Closing 215, 216, 217
Closing fully 216
Closing with SmartKey 217
Opening 215, 216, 217
Opening fully 216
Opening with SmartKey 217
Stopping 217
Synchronizing power windows 218
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Rear window wiper 53
Windshield wipers 52Single CD mode selector 177
Single wipe 52
Sliding in
Swiveling cup holder,
in front of seat armrest 237
Sliding out
Swiveling cup holder,
in front of seat armrest 236
SmartKey 90
Changing batteries 331
Locking and unlocking 90
Opening and closing the
tilt/sliding sunroof* with 221
Opening and closing
windows with 217
Unlocking with 32
Snow chains 283
Soft keys
Audio system 178
Sound system* 180
Spare fuses 357
Spare wheel 369
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415 Index
Spare wheel bolts
For Minispare wheel 325
Speed
Setting current 224
Speed settings
Cruise control 225
Speedometer 25
Settings units 133
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 133
Split rear bench seat 230
SRS 68, 388
Indicator lamp 25, 299
Message in display 305
Standing lamps, front
Replacing bulbs 333
Standing lamps, rear
Replacing bulbs 333
Standing water
Driving instructions 263Starter switch 23, 33
Positions 33
Starting difficulties 47
Starting position 33
Starting the engine 46
Station (satellite radio)
selecting 190
Steering column
Height adjustment, electrical* 41
Height adjustment, manual 40
Length adjustment, electrical* 41
Length adjustment, manual 40
Steering gear oil
Message in display 319
Steering wheel
Adjusting 39
Buttons 26
Cleaning 291
Electrical adjustment* 40
Manual adjustment 40Stolen vehicle
Recovery services 249
Stopping
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 221
Windows 217
Storage compartments
Cargo compartment 227
Glove box 234
Storage spaces
Cup holder in rear seat armrest 237
Cup holders in front of
seat armrest 236
Storing
station (satellite radio) 192
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 106
Submenus
Convenience 144
For settings 121
In control system 123
Instrument cluster 133, 135
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416 Index
Lighting 139
Resetting functions in
Control system 131
Selecting 131
Settings menu 131
Time/Date 135
Vehicle 143
Substitute lamps
Bulbs 332
Sun visors 164
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching
Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 378
Switching off
Audio system 178
Automatic central locking
(control system) 143
Delayed (exterior lamps) 141
Engine 57
ESP 82
Hazard warning flasher 113
Headlamps 56
Seat heating* 104Switching on
Audio system 178
Automatic central locking
(control system) 143
ESP 83
Front fog lamps 111
Hazard warning flasher 113
Headlamps 49
High beam headlamps 49
High beams 112
Low beam headlamps 49
Rear fog lamp 112
Seat heating* 104
Windshield wipers 51
Symbols 15
Synchronizing
Power windows 218
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 222T
Tachometer 25, 118
Overspeed range 118
Tail lamps
Cleaning 289
Messages in display 317
Replacing bulbs 333, 339
Tailgate
Closing 94
Message in display 320
Opening 94
Tar stains 288
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 375
Brake fluid 375
Coolant 373
Coolants 379
Electrical system 370
Engine 366
Engine oil additives 375
Engine oils 375
Flexible fuel vehicles 377
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417 Index
Fuel requirements 376
Fuels 373, 374
Gasoline additives 377
Lubricants 373
Main dimensions 371
Premium unleaded gasoline 376
Rims and tires 367
Weights 372
Windshield washer 374
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 374, 381
Tele Aid* 242
Emergency calls 243
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 246
Initiating an emergency
call manually 244
Message in display 320
Remote door unlock 248
Roadside Assistance 245SOS button 244
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 249
System self-check 243
Tele Aid System 242, 389
Upgrade scenario 247
Telematics* 389
Telephone* 26, 241
Answering a call 149
Dialing a number from
the phone book 150
Ending a call 150
Hands-free microphone 29
Loading phone book 150
Message in display 320
Operation 148, 200
Redialing 151
Temperature
Display mode 133
Grades of tires 383
Setting interior temperature 169
Setting units in display 133
Tires 280Tie-down rings
(Cargo compartment) 233
Tightening torque
(Wheel bolts) 346, 389
Tilt
Head restraint, manual seat 37
Head restraint, power seat* 39
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
Closing 219, 329
Closing with SmartKey 221
Messages in display 320
Opening 219, 329
Opening with SmartKey 221
Stopping 221
Synchronizing 222
Time
Setting hours 135
Setting minutes 136
Time display
Setting 137
Time synchronization*
With head unit 135
Page 420 of 426
418 IndexTire inflation pressure
Checking 269, 279
Tire speed rating 261, 389
Tire traction 261
Tires 278, 367
Consumer information 382
Direction of rotation 279
Driving instructions 260
Retreads 278
Rims and tires 367
Rotating 281
Service life 279
Temperature 280
Temperature grades 383
Traction 382
Tread depth 282
Wear pattern 281
Winter 282
Tools 321Tow away alarm*
Canceling alarm 88
Tow-away alarm* 87
Arming 87
Disarming 87
Disarming for transport 87
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 355
Towing the vehicle 352
Traction 158, 389
Traction (Tires) 382
Transmission gear selector lever
Unlocking manually 328
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 263
Tread depth (tires) 282
Tread wear 382
Trim panel
Closing 359
Opening 359Trip computer 146
Trip odometer
Resetting 117
Trunk see Cargo compartment
Turn signal lamps, front
Messages in display 318
Replacing bulbs 333
Turn signal lamps, in mirrors
Messages in display 318
Turn signal lamps, rear
Messages in display 318
Replacing bulbs 333
Turn signals 50
Additional in mirrors 333
Cleaning lenses 289
Front bulbs 333
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 333
Turning inward
Swiveling cup holder,
in front of seat armrest 237
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420 Index
Instrument cluster 290
Leather upholstery 291
Light alloy wheels 290
MB Tex upholstery 292
Ornamental moldings 289
Paintwork 288
Plastic and rubber parts 292
Power washer 288
Seat belts 291
Side markers 289
Steering wheel 291
Tail lamps 289
Tar stains 288
Turn signals 289
Upholstery 291
Vehicle washing 289
Window cleaning 290
Wiper blades 290
Wood trims 292
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 322Vehicle lighting
Checking 269
Vehicle status message memory 128
Calling up 128
Clearing 129
Vehicle status messages
Displaying 129
Vehicle tool kit 321
Alignment bolt 322
Collapsible wheel chock 322
Fuse extractor 322
Gloves 322
Jack 322
Spare fuses 322
Spare wheel bolts 322
Towing eye bolt 322
Vehicle jack 322
Wheel wrench 322
Vehicle washing 289
VIN 364, 389
Voice control system* 389
Hands-free microphone 29W
Warning lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 66
Parking brake 48
Warranty coverage 363
Washer fluid
Wiping rear window with 53
Wiping windshield with 52
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level
Checking 269
Washing the vehicle 287
Wear pattern (tires) 281
Weights 372
Wheel change
Tightening torque 346
Wheels
Tires and wheels 278
Window curtain air bags 66
Windows see Side windows