
476 IndexLow beam headlamps 51
Messages in display 387
Replacing bulbs 410, 411
Lowering
Vehicle 422
M
Main Dimensions 448
Maintenance 12
Maintenance service
Maintenance service data
information 343
Overdue 340
Resetting maintenance service
indicator 341
When due 339
Maintenance service indicator 339
Calling up 341
Clearing 340
Resetting 341
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 462
Malfunction
Displaying 161
Manual headlamp mode 142
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 405
Interior lighting control 148Sliding/pop-up roof* 407
Unlocking the driver’s door 404
Unlocking the gear selector
lever 405
Massage function 131
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 216
Maximum inflation pressure 334
Maximum load rating 333
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 333
Mechanical key 404
Memory function 138, 462
Recalling positions from
memory 139
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 140
Storing SmartKey dependent
settings 139
Menus 156
AUDIO 158
Distronic* 160, 235
In control system 156, 157
Settings menu 162
Standard display 158
Submenus 155
TEL* 179
Trip computer 178Vehicle status message memory 161
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 165
Minispare wheel
Mounting 421
Mirrors
Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirrors 191
Auto-dimming mirror 191
Exterior rear view mirror 42
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 176, 192
Interior rear view mirror 42
Storing exterior mirror parking
position 140
MON 297
MON (Motor Octane Number) 462
Mph or km/h in speedometer 165
Multifunction display 153, 462
Selecting language 166
Standard display 157

478 IndexOpening the tailgate from the inside with
handle 116
Operating
CD player 159
Radio 158
Safety 16
Telephone* 179
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operating safety 16
Operation
Garage door opener 282
Integrated remote control 282
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 347
Outer seats
Rear seat head restraints 129
Outside temperature indicator 152
Overhead control panel 29
Garage door opener 277
Overspeed range 462
P
Paintwork 346
Panic alarm 86
Panic button on SmartKey 86Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 259
Parking 56
Parking brake 49, 56
Engaging 56
Message in display 376
Releasing 49
Parking lamps 411
Switching on 141
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 140, 176,
192
Parts service 438
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp 360
Passenger compartment
Fuse box 435
Interior lighting 147
Interior rear view mirror 42
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 62
Pedals 285
Phone book*
Loading 181
Quick search 181Phone number*
Dialing 181
Redialing 181
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 350
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 403
Poly-V-belt drive 462
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 139
Positions (Memory function*)
Storing in memory 139
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 322
Power assistance 286
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 39
Adjusting head restraint height 40
Adjusting head restraint tilt 40
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 39
Adjusting seat height 39
Memory function 138
Removing/installing head
restraints 126
Seat fore and aft adjustment 39

479 Index
Power tilt /sliding sunroof* 225
Closing 225
Opening 225
Stopping 227
Power tilt /sliding sunroof**
Synchronizing 227
Power train 463
Power washer 345
Power windows 221
Blocking of rear window operation 84
Convenience closing feature 224
Summer opening feature 223
Synchronizing 223
Practical hints
Collapsible wheel chock 403
First aid kit 401
Jump starting 428
Lamp in center console 360
Lamps in instrument cluster 352
Spare wheel 402
Vehicle status messages in the multi-
function display 362
Vehicle tool kit 403
Problems
While driving 55
With vehicle 17Product information 9
Production options weight 334
Program mode selector switch 463
Automatic transmission 188
PSI 334
PULSE function (Massage function) 131
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 181
R
Radio
Selecting stations 158
Selecting stations (satellite*) 159
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 293
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 179
Rear bench seat
Foldable 247
Rear doors
Opening from inside vehicle 115
Rear fog lamp
Bulb 410
Switching on 145
Rear interior lighting 148Rear lamp bulbs 411
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 128
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 219
Rear reading lamps 149
Rear seat head restraints
Adjusting manually 129
Folding back manually 127
Folding back with switch in the center
console 127
Installing 130
Outer seats 129
Removing 129
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors 191
Rear window
Blocking operation 84
Rear window defroster 195
Activating 195
Deactivating 195
Rear window sunshade* 194
Recommended inflation pressure 334
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 427

481 Index
Seat belts 69
Cleaning 349
Fastening 44
Proper use of 46, 71
Safety guidelines 66
Warning lamp 357
Seat heater*
Switching off 132
Switching on 132
Seat ventilation*
Switching off 133
Switching on 133
Seating capacity 312
Seats 124
Adjusting 38
Drive-dynamic seat* with multicontour
features 130
Easy entry/exit feature* 124
Heater* 132
Split rear bench seat* 247
Ventilation 133
Selecting display 166, 167
Selector lever
Lock 47, 183
Message in the display 368Position (automatic
transmission) 183
Self-test
Occupant Classification System 81
Tele Aid* 270
Service
Batteries 424
Calling up the maintenance service
indicator 341
Service and warranty information 10
Service life (tires) 308
Service memory
Messages in display 397
Setting
Convenience functions 164, 175
Cruise control 229
Daytime running lamp mode 170
Distronic* time interval 239
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 140
Higher speed in cruise control 231
Higher speed in Distronic* 237
Hours (clock) 168
Individual vehicle settings 162
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 173Lamps and lighting (control
system) 170
Language, multifunction display 166
Locator lighting 171
Lower speed in cruise control 231
Lower speed in Distronic* 238
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 165
Minutes (clock) 168, 169
Parking position for exterior rear view
mirrors 176
Slower speed in cruise control 231
Slower speed in Distronic* 238
SmartKey dependent memory 176
Speed in cruise control 231
Speed in Distronic* 237
Speedometer display mode 165
Suspension tuning 244
Temperature (interior) 201, 214
Temperature indicator 165
Tire inflation pressure 167
Units
Speedometer 165
Temperature 165
Tire inflation pressure 167
Vehicle level control 245

482 IndexSettings
Calling up Distronic* 160, 235
Convenience functions 175
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 110
Factory, SmartKey 104
Individual 176
Lighting (control system) 170
Menus and submenus 155
Resetting all (control system) 162
Resetting in the submenu 163
Selective 104, 111
Settings menu
Functions in 162
Individual vehicle settings 162
Submenus 163
Shift lock 463
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 187
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 185
Side impact airbags 68
Side marker lamps 411, 415
Side windows
Automatic opening 222
Cleaning 348
Closing 221, 222Opening 221
Opening fully (Express-open) 222
Stopping 223
Synchronizing power windows 223
Sidewall 334
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 53
Single wipe 53
Sliding/pop-up roof*
Emergency operations 407
SmartKey 102
Battery check lamp 104, 111
Checking the batteries 106
Factory setting 104
Global locking 104
Global unlocking 104
Locking and unlocking 102
Loss of 106
positions in starter switch 34
Remote controls 102, 107
Restoring to factory setting 105
Selective setting 104, 111
Starting the engine 47
Turning off the engine 57
Unlocking with 32SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 107
Checking the batteries 112
Global locking and unlocking 110
Loss of 114
Messages in display 384
Remote control 107
Restoring to factory setting 111
Turning off the engine 59
Unlocking with 33
SmartKey-dependency memory
Settings 176
Snow chains 338
Spare fuses 434
Spare wheel 402
Speed
Saving current 229
Speed settings
Cruise control 231
Distronic* 237, 238
Speedometer
Displays 234
Settings units 165
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 165
Split rear bench seat* 247
Sporty driving style 244

483 Index
SRS 464
SRS indicator lamp 25, 359
Standing lamps 141
Standing water 292
Starter switch 34
Positions 34
Starting difficulties 49
Starting position 34
Starting the engine 47
Steering column
Height adjustment 41
Length adjustment 41
Steering wheel
Adjusting 40
Cleaning 350
Electrical adjustment 41
Stolen vehicle
Recovery services 277
Stopping
Power tilt /sliding sunroof* 227
Windows 223
Storage box in cargo compartment 255
Storage compartment with cup holder in
the center armrest 263
Storage compartments 259
Glove box 259Storage space under center armrest (Vehi-
cles with cup holder in the center
console) 260
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions in memory 139
Storing tires 309
Submenus
Convenience 175
For settings 155
In control system 157
Instrument cluster 165, 167
Lighting 170
Resetting functions in Control
system 163
Selecting 163
Settings menu 163
Vehicle 174
Sun visors 193
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 464
Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 244
For sporty driving style 244
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 174Engine 57
ESP 91
Hazard warning flasher 146
Headlamps 57
Seat heating* 132
Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 174
ESP 92
Hazard warning flasher 146
Headlamps 51
Parking lamps 141
Seat heating* 132
Windshield wipers 52
Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 160
Synchronizing
ESP 367
Power tilt /sliding sunroof* 227
Power windows 223
Synchronizing the time 168
T
Tachometer 152
Displaying gear range 186
Overspeed range 152
Tail lamps 411, 415

485 Index
Tires and wheels
Tire inflation pressure 318
Tools 403
Tow-away alarm 99
Arming 99
Disarming 99
Disarming for transport 99
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 433
Towing the vehicle 430
Traction 189, 335
Transmission fluid level 303
Tread 335
Tread depth 309
Tread depth (tires 337
Treadwear indicators 335
Trip computer 178
Trip odometer
Resetting 151
Trunk
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 113
Turn signals 51
Additional in mirrors 411
Front bulbs 411
Turning off
Engine 57Twin roller blind 256
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 335
Units
Setting speedometer units 165
Setting temperature units 165
Setting tire inflation pressure
units 167
Unlocking 32, 102, 404
Driver’s door in an emergency 404
Fuel filler flap 296
Global 104
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 110
Selective setting 104, 111
Vehicle in an emergency 276
With KEYLESS-GO* 33
With the SmartKey 32
Upgrade scenario
Tele Aid* 275
Uphill driving
Cruise control 229
Upshifting 185
Useful features 259
Ashtrays 265
Cigarette lighter 266Garage door opener 277
Heated steering wheel* 267
Tele Aid* 269
Telephone* 268
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 162, 164
Locking in an emergency 405
Lowering 422
Towing 430
Unlocking in an emergency 404
Vehicle capacity weight 335
Vehicle care
Cup holder 349
Distronic* system sensor cover 347
Engine cleaning 346
Gear selector lever 349
Hard plastic trim items 349
Leather upholstery 350
Light alloy wheels 348
Ornamental moldings 347
Paintwork 346
Plastic and rubber parts 350
Power washer 345
Seat belts 349
Steering wheel 349