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480 IndexLamps, indicator and warning
ABS 354
Battery (SmartKey) 96, 102
Brakes 355
Center console 361
CHECK ENGINE 356
Coolant 357, 376
Engine diagnostics 356
ESP 358
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 66, 361
Fuel reserve 359
Instrument cluster 354–360
Maintenance service indicator 342
Parktronic system*
warning indicators 262
Roll bar 359
Seat belts 359
SRS 61, 360
Turn signals 25
Language
Multifunction display 146
Setting 146
LATCH child seat anchors 80
Folding back 81Layout of poly-V-belt drive 443
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 352
Lever
For cruise control 255
License plate lamps
Messages in display 384
Replacing bulbs 415, 420
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 350
Technical data 446
Light sensor 384
Lighter see Cigarette lighterLighting 122
Automatic headlamp mode 123
Combination switch 126
Daytime running lamp mode 124
Door entry lamps 129
Exterior lamp switch 122
Front fog lamps 125
High beam flasher 126
High beams 126
Instrument cluster illumination 130
Interior 128
Locator lighting 124
Low beam 122
Manual headlamp mode 123
Night security illumination 124
Parking lamps 122
Rear fog lamp 125
Settings (control system) 151
Limiting the gear range 166
Limp Home Mode 175
Loading 264
Instructions 268
Ski sack* 264
Loading terminology 335
Loading the vehicle 316
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484 IndexOperating
Audio system 201
CD player 140
COMAND* see separate
operating instructions
Navigation system 141
Radio 139
Radio transmitters 299
Telephone* 160, 201, 224
Vehicle outside
the USA and Canada 13
Operating roll bar manually 401
Operating safety
Audio system 201
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 348
Outside temperature indicator 132
Overdue maintenance service 343
Overhead control panel 29
Override switch
Activating 82
Deactivating 82
Overspeed range 464P
Paintwork 346
Paintwork code 442
Panic alarm 83
Panic button on SmartKey 83
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 272
Parking 55, 294
Parking assist* see Parktronic system*
Parking brake 49, 55
Engaging 55
Message in display 375
Releasing 49
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 414, 415, 417, 419
Switching on 122
Parking position
Exterior rear
view mirrors 121, 157, 177
Parktronic system* 260
Cleaning the sensors 349
Malfunction 263
Range of the sensors 260
Switching on/off 263
Warning indicators 262
Warning sounds 262, 263Parts service 440
Passenger air bags 65
Passenger compartment 299
Fuse box in 437
Interior lighting 128
Interior rear view mirror 41
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 272
Storage bags,
rear side of the front seats 272
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 291
Phone book*
Loading 161
Quick search 162
Phone number*
Dialing 161
Redialing 162
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 352
Playing
CDs 221
Poly-V-belt drive 464
Layout 443
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487 Index
Resetting
All functions (control system) 142
All functions of a submenu 143
Fuel consumption 159
Maintenance service indicator 344
Trip odometer 131
Residual heat utilization 199, 464
Residual ventilation 199
REST
(Residual engine heat utilization) 464
Restraint system see
Infant and child restraint systems
Restraint systems 465
Rim 337
Rims 445
Roadside Assistance 12
Tele Aid 280
Roll bar 71, 465
Lowering manually 402
Messages in display 387
Operating manually 401
Warning lamp 359
RON 303
RON (Research Octane Number) 465
Rubber parts
Cleaning 352S
Safety
Occupant 60
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 84
Satellite radio
additional text information 217
general information 213
manual channel input 215
storing of station 217
Seat belt force limiter 70
Seat belts 67
Cleaning 351
Fastening 43
Proper use of 45, 69
Safety guidelines 64
Warning lamp 359
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 116
Seat heating* 117
Switching on/off 117
Seat ventilation* 118
Switching on/off 118Seating capacity 318
Seats 112
Adjusting 37
Easy entry/exit feature 112
Multicontour seat* 116
Seat heating* 117
Seat ventilation* 118
Selecting
Display 146
station (satellite radio) 215
Selecting display 147
Selecting radio mode 209
Selector lever
Lock 47
Message in display 373
Self-test
OCS 80
Tele Aid 277
Service
Parts service 440
Service (maintenance) 342
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491 Index
Storing
Minispare wheel 395
station (satellite radio) 217
Storing (Memory function)
Positions into memory 120
Storing tires 315
Submenus
Convenience 156
For settings 135
In control system 137
Instrument cluster 145, 147
Lighting 151
Resetting functions
in Control system 143
Selecting 143
Settings menu 143
Vehicle 155
Substitute lamps
Bulbs 414
Sun visors 178
Supplemental Restraint System see SRSSwitching off
Audio system 204
Automatic central locking
(control system) 155
Engine 56
ESP 87
Hazard warning flasher 128
Headlamps 56
Parktronic system* 263
Switching on
Audio system 204
Automatic central locking
(control system) 155
ESP 88
Front fog lamps 125
Front lamps 122
Hazard warning flasher 128
Headlamps 50
High beams 126
Parking lamps 122
Parktronic system* 263
Rear fog lamp 125
Windshield wipers 52
Synchronizing
Power windows 243T
Tachometer 25, 132
Overspeed range 132
Tail lamps
Cleaning 348
Replacing bulbs 415, 420
Tar stains 346
Technical data 456
Brake fluid 456
Coolant 453
Coolants 458
Electrical system 450
Engine 444
Engine oil 455
Engine oil additives 455
Fuel requirements 457
Fuels 453
Gasoline additives 457
Lubricants 453
Main dimensions 451
Premium unleaded gasoline 456
Rims and tires 445
Weights 452
Windshield and headlamp
washer* system 454, 460
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495 Index
Collapsible wheel chock 391
Fuse Extractor 391
Gloves 391
Hex wrench (in trunk) 391
Removing 391
Spare fuses 391
Straps for
soft top emergency operation 391
Towing eye bolt 391
Vehicle jack 391
Wheel bolts 391
Wheel wrench 391
Vehicle washing 347
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 466
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic system* 262
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 67
Parking brake 49
Parktronic system* 262, 263
Warranty coverage 441
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 345
Wear pattern (tires) 339
Weights 452Wheel bolts
For Minispare wheel 396
Wheel change
Tightening torque 426
Wheels
Tires and wheels 313
Wind screen 253, 466
Installing 253
Removing 254
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging 185, 194
Refilling washer fluid 312
Replacing wiper blades 421
Washer fluid 312, 460
Washer system 460
Windshield washer fluid 460
Message in display 390
Mixing ratio 460
Refilling 312
Wiping with 53
Windshield washer system 460
Windshield wipers 52
Fast wiper speed 52
Intermittent wipe 53
Intermittent wiping 52Replacing wiper blades 421
Single wipe 53
Switching on 52
Wiping with
windshield washer fluid 53
Winter driving 340
Block heater* 341
Snow chains 341
Tires 340
Winter driving instructions 297
Winter tires 340
Wiper blades
Cleaning 349
Installing 421
Removing 421
Replacing 421
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 53
Interval 52
With windshield washer fluid 53
Wood trims
Cleaning 352
X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 461
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly. For
expert advice and quality service, see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. We consider
this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual. Re-
printing, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Title illustration no. P00.01-2472-31
Press time July 2, 2004
GSP / TIP
Printed in Germany
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To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.