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458 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Windshield and headlamp washer system
Both the windshield and headlamp washer 
systems are supplied from the windshield 
washer fluid reservoir.
The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of 
approximately:
7.4 US qt. (7 l) in vehicles with a 
headlamp cleaning system* or heated 
reservoir
4.8 US qt. (4.5 l) in vehicles without a 
headlamp cleaning system
Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield 
Washer Concentrate and water (or con-
centrate and commercially available 
premixed windshield washer 
solvent/ antifreeze, depending on am-
bient temperatures).Windshield and headlamp washer fluid 
mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing point, use 
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” 
and water:
1 part “S” to100 parts water
(1.34floz [40ml]“S” to 1gallon [4l] 
water)
For temperatures below freezing point, use 
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” 
and commercially available premixed 
windshield washer solvent/antifreeze:
1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent
(1.34floz [40ml]“S” to 1gallon [4l] 
solvent)
Warning!
G
Washer solvent / antifreeze is highly flam-
mable. Do not spill washer 
solvent / antifreeze on hot engine parts, 
because it may ignite and burn. You can be 
seriously burned. 
     
        
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477 Index
Multifunction display messages
ABS 364
Brake fluid 377
Brake pads 375
Check engine 355
Coolant 379, 380
Coolant level 378
Distronic* 365
Doors 381
Easy-entry/exit feature 376
Fuel reserve tank 385
Hood 384
Lamps 387
Parking brake 376
SBC brake system 375, 376
SmartKey 385
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 384
Tailgate 399
Tele Aid 397, 398
Telephone* 399
Tires 392
Washer fluid 399
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 154, 
462
Buttons 154N
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating 
instructions 160
Night security illumination 144
Normal occupant weight 334
O
Occupant Classification System 76
Self-test 81
Occupant distribution 334
Occupant safety 62
Airbags 63
Children and airbags 64
Children in the vehicle 73
Fastening the seat belt 44
Infant and child restraint systems 73
LATCH child seat anchors 83
Seat belts 44, 66
Oil
Adding 302
Checking level with the control 
system 301
Consumption 300
Filler neck 302
Viscosity 460Oil level
Checking level with the control 
system 301
One-touch gearshifting 185
Canceling gear range limit 185
Downshifting 185
Upshifting 185
Opening 407
Ashtray 265
Doors from the inside 114
Front doors from the inside 115
Fuel filler flap 296
Fuel filler flap manually 405
Glove box 259
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* in an 
emergency 407
Power tilt /sliding sunroof* 225
Rear doors from the inside 115
Side windows 222
Sliding/pop-up roof* in an 
emergency 407
Tailgate 115
Windows 221
Opening the tailgate from the inside 
automatically* 116 
     
        
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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 
     
        
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486 Index
Tar stains 346
Vehicle washing 346
Window cleaning 348
Wood trims 350
Vehicle level
Changing 246
Setting 246
Automatic 246
Manual 246
Vehicle level control system*
Airmatic DC* 244
Vehicle loading terminology 332
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 335
Vehicle status message memory
Calling up 161
Vehicle tool kit 403
Alignment bolt 403
Fuse extractor 403
Hex-socket wrench 403
Open-end wrench 403
Screwdriver 403
Spare fuses 403
Towing eye bolt 403
Universal pliers 403
Wheel wrench 403Vehicle tool kit, jack and spare 
wheel 401
Vehicle washing 346
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 464
Voice control system* 464
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and 
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 240
Distronic* 234
Drivers seat belts 69
Parking brake 50
Warranty coverage 439
Washing the vehicle 344
Wear pattern (tires) 336
Weights 449
Wheel change 419
Tightening torque 422
Wheels
Tires and wheels 307
Window curtain airbags 68
Windshield
Defogging 202, 203, 215
Refilling washer fluid 306
Replacing wiper blades 417Washer fluid 306
Windshield washer fluid
Message in display 399
Refilling 306
Wiping with 53
Windshield wipers 52
Fast wiper speed 52
Intermittent wiping 52
Replacing wiper blades 416, 417
Single wipe 53
Switching on 52
Wiping with windshield washer 
fluid 53
Winter driving
Block heater* 338
Snow chains 338
Tires 337
Winter tires 337
Winter driving instructions 291
Winter tires 337
Wiper blades 347
Installing 417
Removing 417
Replacing 417 
     
        
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487 Index
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 53
Interval 52
With windshield washer fluid 53
Wiping with window washer fluid 54
Wood trims
Cleaning 350
X
Xenon headlamps*
Bi-Xenon* 459