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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
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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
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484 IndexTailgate
Message in display 399
Opening 115
opening with KEYLESS-GO* 112
Opening with SmartKey 106
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 112
Unlocking with SmartKey 106
Tar stains 346
Tele Aid
Messages in display 397, 398
Tele Aid System 464
Tele Aid* 269
Emergency calls 271
Information 274
Initiating an emergency call
manually 272
Remote door unlock 276
Roadside Assistance 273
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 277
System self-check 270
Tele Aid System 270
Upgrade scenario 275
Telematics* 464
Telephone* 26, 268
Answering a call 180Dialing a number from the phone
book 181
Ending a call 181
Loading phone book* 181
Messages in display 399
Messages in the display 399
Operating 179
Redialing 181
Telescoping rod 254
Temperature
Display mode 165
Setting interior temperature 201
Setting units in display 165
Tires 317
The coolant level is correct if the
level 304
Tightening torque 422, 464
Time
Setting hours 168
Setting minutes 168, 169
TIN 334
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 335
Tire and Loading Information 311
Tire and loading terminology 332
Tire care and maintenance 308Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 316
Setting units 167
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire inspection 308
Tire load rating 334
Tire ply composition and material
used 334
Tire speed rating 325, 335
Tire terminology 332
Tire traction 290
Tires
Direction of rotation 310
Driving instructions 288
Messages in display 390, 391, 392
Retreads 307
Rotating 335
Service life 308
Temperature 317, 331
Tire pressure monitor warning
lamp* 358
Tread depth 309, 337
Wear pattern 336
Winter 337
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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