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398 IndexDeactivating
Air conditioning (cooling) 173
Air recirculation mode 172
Alarm 86
Anti-theft alarm system* 86
Central locking (control system) 143
Climate control 167
Climate control system 169
Cruise control 224
Defrosting 171
Engine with the SmartKey 57
ESP 82
Exterior lamps 109
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 141
Hazard warning flasher 113
Headlamps 56
Immobilizer 85
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 143
Rear window defroster 165
Seat heating* 104
Tow-away alarm* 87
Deep water see Standing waterDefogging
Windshield 170
Defrosting 171
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 141
Interior lighting 143
Dialing
A number (telephone*) 150
Difficulties
While driving see
Problems while driving
With starting 47
Digital clock 119
Digital speedometer 125
Direction of rotation (tires) 279
Discharged battery
Jump starting 350
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 348
Display
Messages in display 311Display elements
Audio system 176
Displays
Digital speedometer 125
Maintenance service indicator 284
Outside temperature 125
Selecting display for
status indicator 134
Showing vehicle status
messages 129
Symbol messages 306
Text messages 302
Vehicle status messages 301
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 148
Door control panel 30
Door entry lamps 115
Door handle 93
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 248
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400 IndexEngine
Compartment 270
Starting with
automatic transmission 47
Starting with the SmartKey 47
Technical data 366
Turning off with the SmartKey 57
Engine cleaning 289
Engine compartment 270
Fuse box in 358
Hood 270
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 25, 296
Engine number 364, 386
Engine oil 272
Adding 274
Additives 375
Checking level 269, 272
Consumption 272
Display messages 273, 312–313
Filler neck 274
Messages in display 273, 312–313
Viscosity 386Engine oil level
Checking 269, 272
Engine oils 375
ESP 81, 386
Four wheel electronic
traction system with ESP 84
Messages in display 304–305
Switching off 82
Switching on 83
Warning lamp 25, 298
ETD 69, 386
Safety guidelines 64
Ethanol fuel
At the gas station 267
Requirements 377
Switching fuels 378
Exterior lamp switch 49, 108
Exterior lamps
Delayed shut-off 141
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 41
Parking position* for 146F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 133
Fastening the seat belts 43
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 225
First aid kit 321
Flat tire 342
Lowering the vehicle 346
Minispare wheel 324
Mounting the Minispare wheel 342
Preparing the vehicle 342
Flexible fuel vehicles 377
At the gas station 267
Switching fuels 378
Flexible Service System see FSS
Fog lamp, rear
Message in display 317
Replacing bulb 333
Switching on 112
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401 Index
Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 315
Replacing bulbs 333
Switching on 111
Four wheel electronic traction
system (4MATIC) with ESP 84
4MATIC 84
Front air bags 65
Front fog lamps
Indicator lamp 108
Switching on 111
Front lamps
Bi-Xenon* type 337
Halogen-type 335
Messages in display 315–318
Replacing bulbs 333, 335
Switching on 108
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 27, 65, 72, 300
Front seat head restraints
Installing, manual seat 99
Installing, power seat* 100Manual seat 99
Power seat* 100
Removing, manual seat 99
Removing, power seat* 100
Front seats
Heating* 104
FSS (Flexible Service System)
(Canada vehicles) 284, 386
Fuel 268
Additives 377
Cruising range 378
E85 (Ethanol fuel) 378
Fuel reserve warning lamp 299
Gasoline additives 377
Premium unleaded
gasoline 268, 374, 376
Requirements 376, 377
Switching (Flexible fuel vehicle) 378
Technical data 373, 374
Fuel additives 377
Fuel cap
Message in display 297, 314Fuel consumption statistics
After start 147
Since last reset 147
Fuel filler flap 267
Locking 267
Opening in an emergency 328
Unlocking 267
Fuel gauge 25
Fuel requirements 376
For ethanol fuel 377
Fuel reserve
Warning lamp 25
Fuel tank
Capacity 374
Filler flap 267
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 373
Functions (control system) 120, 123
Resetting 131
Fuse box
In cargo compartment 359
In engine compartment 358
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403 Index
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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405 Index
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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409 Index
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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411 Index
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