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438 IndexKeys 90
Kickdown 172, 421
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 156
Kilopascal 310
Km/h or mph in speedometer 156
L
Lamp bulbs, exterior 373
Lamps, exterior
Front 374
Light sensor 353
Messages in display 353
Rear 374
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 326
Air bag Off 67
Air bag off indicator lamp 74
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 98
Battery (SmartKey) 92
Brakes 327CHECK ENGINE 328, 329
Coolant 344
Distronic* 210, 216
Engine diagnostics 328, 329
ESP 330, 331
Front passenger front air bag off 334
Fuel reserve 329
Instrument cluster 326–329,
331–333, 358–??
Seat belts telltale 331
Service indicator 315
SRS 63
Tow-away alarm 88
Turn signals 25
Language
Multifunction display 157
Setting 157
LATCH child seat anchors 77
LATCH child seat mounts 77
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 401
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 323Lever
For cruise control 212
License plate lamps
Replacing bulbs 374, 378
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 322
Light sensor 353
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 239
Lighting 125
Automatic headlamp mode 126
Combination switch 129
Courtesy lighting 132
Daytime running lamp mode 127
Door entry lamps 132
Exterior lamp switch 125
Front fog lamps 128
High beam flasher 129
High beams 129
Instrument cluster illumination 133
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Engine oil level 348
Entry position 350
Hood 350
Lamps 353
Parking brake 341
Selector lever 341
SmartKey 350
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 350
Tele Aid 356
TeleAid 356
Telephone* 356
Tires 358, ??–364
Trunk 357
Washer fluid 357
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 137,
422
Buttons 137
N
Navigation system
Operating 148
See separate COMAND operating in-
structionsNight security illumination 127
Normal occupant weight 310
Nubuck leather upholstery
Cleaning 323
O
Occupant distribution 310
Occupant safety 62
Air bags 63
Children and air bags 64
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belt 45
Infant and child restraint systems 72
LATCH child seat mounts 77
Seat belts 45, 66
Oil
Adding 278
Consumption 274
Dipstick 274
Filler neck 278, 279
Viscosity 421Oil level
Checking 272
Oil level via control system
Checking 275
One-touch gearshifting 167
Canceling gear range limit 167
Downshifting 167
Upshifting 167
Opening
Ashtray 238
Cup holder 237
Doors from the inside 100
Fuel filler flap 270
Fuel filler flap manually 369
Glove box 232
Hood 273
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 202
Side windows 198
Storage compartment in the center
console 234
Storage compartments in the
armrest 234
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Phone book*
Loading 147
Quick search 147
Phone number*
Dialing 147
Redialing 148
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 323
Poly-V-belt drive 422
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 123
Positions (Memory function*)
Storing into memory 123
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 298
Power assistance 259
Power closing assist for doors and trunk
lid 110
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Adjusting head restraint height 39
Adjusting head restraint tilt 39
Adjusting seat cushion depth 38
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38Adjusting seat height 38
Folding forward front seat
backrests 40
Front seat head restraints 114
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 202
Closing 202
Messages in display 356
Opening 202
Power train 423
Power window
Blocking of rear window operation 78
Opening and closing 197
Power windows
Synchronizing 199
Power-wash 318
Practical hints
First aid kit 365
Fuses 394
Lamp in center console 334
Lamps in instrument cluster 326
Vehicle status messages in the multi-
function display 335
Vehicle tool kit 365Problems
While driving 56
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 310
Program mode selector switch 423
Proper use of the vehicle 16
PSI 310
PULSE function (Massage function) 118
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 147
R
Radio
Selecting satellite radio*
stations 142
Selecting stations 142
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 267
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 151
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Reset button in the instrument
cluster 153
Resetting
All functions (control system) 153
All functions of a submenu 154
Fuel consumption 151
Maintenance service indicator 316
Stored speed in Distronic* 214
Trip odometer 134
Residual heat utilization 194, 423
Residual ventilation 194
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 423
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 72, 76
Rim 310
Rims and Tires 404
Roadside Assistance
Tele Aid 245
Roadside assistance 12
Tele Aid* 245
Rolling code programming 253
RON (Research Octane Number) 271,
423Roof rack 229
Rubber parts
Cleaning 323
S
Safety
Occupant 62
Safety belts see Seat belts 45
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 80
Screwdriver (vehicle tool kit) 365
Seat
Heating 119
Seat belt force limiter 71
Seat belts 68
Cleaning 322
Fastening 45
Proper use of 47, 70
Safety guidelines 66
Telltale 331Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 117
Seat heater
Switching off 119
Switching on 119
Seat ventilation*
Switching off 121
Switching on 121
Seating capacity 288
Seats 112
Adjusting 37
Adjusting lumbar support 118
Adjusting shoulder support 117
Easy entry/exit feature 112
Massage function 118
Multicontour backrest* 117
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down hooks 230
Selector lever
Message in display 341
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Vacuum line routing diagram label 400
Vanity mirror in the sun visor 231
Vehicle
Individual settings 153, 155
Locking in an emergency 368
Lowering 384
Service battery 386
Towing 391
Unlocking in an emergency 367
Vehicle battery 386
Vehicle capacity weight 311
Vehicle care 317
Cup holder 322
Distronic* system sensor cover 320
Engine cleaning 319
Gear selector lever 322
Hard plastic trim items 322
Headlamps 319
Instrument cluster 322
Leather upholstery 323
Light alloy wheels 322
Nubuck leather upholstery 323Ornamental moldings 319
Paintwork 318
Parktronic* system sensor 320
Plastic and rubber parts 323
Power-wash 318
Seat belts 322
Side markers 319
Steering wheel 322
Tail lamps 319
Tar stains 318
Turn signals 319
Upholstery 323
Vehicle washing 319
Window cleaning 321
Wiper blades 320
Wood trims 323
Vehicle data recording 19
Vehicle level 221
Changing 222
Setting 222
Automatic 222
Manual 222Vehicle lighting
Checking 272
Vehicle loading terminology 309
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 311
Vehicle status message memory 152
Calling up 152
Displaying 152
Vehicle submenu
Limiting opening height of trunk lid
(Control system) 162
Vehicle tool kit 365
Alignment bolt 365
Fuse chart 365
Fuse extractor 365
Gloves 365
Screwdriver 365
Spare fuses 365
Wheel bolt wrench with socket
wrench 365
Vehicle washing 319
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 424
Voice control system* 424
Hands-free microphone 29
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W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 226
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 216
Distronic* 210
Drivers seat belts 68
Parking brake 51
Warranty coverage 399
Washing the vehicle 317
Wear pattern (tires) 312
Weights 410
Wheel bolt wrench with socket wrench (ve-
hicle tool kit) 365
Wheel change
Tightening torque 385
Wheels
Tires and wheels 283
Window curtain air bags 68
Windows see Side windowsWindshield
Refilling washer fluid 282
Replacing wiper blades 379
Washer fluid 282, 418
Windshield washer 271
Windshield washer fluid
Message in display 357
Refilling 282, 418
Wiping with 55
Windshield wipers 54, 181
Fast wiper speed 54
Intermittent wiping 54
Replacing wiper blades 379
Single wipe 55
Switching on 54
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 55
Winter driving 313
Block heater (Canada only) 314
Snow chains 314
Tires 313Winter driving instructions 265
Winter tires 313
Wiper blades
Cleaning 320
Installing 380
Removing 379
Replacing 379
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 55
Interval 54
With windshield washer fluid 55
Wood trims
Cleaning 323
X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 419