Page 406 of 426
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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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
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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419 Index
Turning off
Engine 57
Turning outward
Swiveling cup holder,
in front of seat armrest 237
Twin-reel roller blind
Installing 229
Luggage cover and partition net 228
Removing 229
U
Units
Setting speedometer units 133
Setting temperature units 133
Unlocking 32, 90
Centrally from inside 96
Driver’s door in an emergency 326
Fuel filler flap 267
Global 91
Glove box 234
In an emergency 326
Selective settings 91Tailgate in an emergency 326
Transmission gear selector
lever manually 328
Vehicle in an emergency 248
With the SmartKey 32
Upgrade scenario
Tele Aid* 247
Uphill driving
Cruise control 224
Upholstery
Cleaning 291
Upshifting 154
Useful features 234
Ashtrays 238
Cigarette lighter 239
Electrical outlet 240
Interior storage spaces 234
Tele Aid* 242
Telephone* 241V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 364
Vehicle
Individual settings 130, 132
Locking 96
Locking in an emergency 327
Lowering 346
Performance in cold weather 378
Performance in hot weather 378
Service battery 347
Towing 352
Unlocking 96
Unlocking in an emergency 326
With flexible fuel 377
Vehicle battery 347
Vehicle care 287
Cloth upholstery 292
Cup holders 291
Engine cleaning 289
Gear selector lever 291
Hard plastic trim items 291
Headlamps 289
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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