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399 Index
Doors
Message in display 311
Opening from inside vehicle 93
Opening from the outside 91
Downhill driving
Cruise control 224
Downshifting 154
Drink holder see Cup holders
Drinking and driving 257
Driving
Driving abroad 263
General instructions 43, 257
Hydroplaning 260
In winter 262
Problems 54
Safety systems 79
Through standing water 263
Driving abroad 263
Driving instructions 257
Driving off 259Driving safety systems
4MATIC 84
ABS 79
BAS 80
ESP 81
Driving systems 223
Cruise control 223
Driving safety systems 79
E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 97
Activating 144
Electrical fuses 356
Electrical outlet 240
Electrical outlet in cargo 
compartment 240
Electrical outlet in rear 
passenger compartment 240
Electrical system
Technical data 370
Electronic Stability Program see ESPEmergency call
911 213
Emergency call system* 242
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 244
With Tele Aid* 243
Emergency operation 
(Limp Home Mode) 160
Emergency operations
Closing power 
tilt/sliding sunroof* 329
Locking the vehicle 327
Opening power 
tilt/sliding sunroof* 329
Remote door unlock 248
Unlocking the vehicle 326
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emission control 265
Emission control information label 364
Ending
A call (telephone*) 150 
         
        
        
     
        
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402 IndexFuse chart 357
Fuse extractor 357
Fuses 356
Aids for changing fuses 357
Fuse box in cargo compartment 359
F us e box i n engi ne c om p art me nt 3 58
Fuse chart 357
Fuse extractor 357
Main fuse box in passenger 
compartment 357
Spare fuses 357
G
Garage door opener* 249
Gasoline additives 377
Gasoline see Fuel
Gear range 386
Automatic transmission 155
Limiting 155
Shifting into optimal 154Gear range limit
Canceling 154
Gear selector lever 46, 152
Cleaning 291
Lock 46
Position (automatic 
transmission) 119, 152, 156
Global
Locking 91
Unlocking 91
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 234
Closing 234
Locking 234
Opening 234
Unlocking 234
Good visibility 161
GPS 386H
Halogen-type
Front lamp bulbs 335
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 291
Hazard warning flasher 113
Switching off 113
Switching on 113
Head restraints 99
Front seats, manual seat 99
Front seats, power seat* 100
Manual seat 37
Power seat* 38
Rear seats 100
Head unit
Time synchronization* with 135
Headlamp cleaning system* 277
Headlamp shut-off delay see 
Delayed shut-off, exterior lamps 
         
        
        
     
        
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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 
         
        
        
     
        
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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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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