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397 Index
Instrument cluster 24, 120, 383
Cleaning 284
Coolant temperature display 120
Illumination 120
Lamps in 294
Multifunction display 123
Outside temperature indicator 122
Selecting language 136
Instrument lighting 120
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 116
Delayed shut-off 140
Manual operation 117
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41
Intermittent wiping 54
Interval wiping 55
Switching off 55
Switching on 55J
Jack 322
Jump starting 354K
Key, mechanical 325
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 94
Checking the batteries 95
Factory setting 94
Global locking 94
Global unlocking 94
Loss of 96
Positions in starter switch 35
Remote controls 92
Restoring to factory setting 95
Selective setting 94
Starting the engine 49
Unlocking with 34
Key-dependency memory
Settings 143
Keys 92
Kickdown 153, 383
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 136
Kilopascal 272
Km/h or mph in speedometer 136
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Labels, identification 366
Lamp bulbs, exterior 333
Lamps, exterior
Front 334
Light sensor 314
Messages in display 312, 314
Rear 334
Replacing bulbs for rear 341
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 288, 289
Battery (SmartKey) 94
Brakes 290, 291
CHECK ENGINE 292
Engine diagnostics 292
ESP 293
Fuel reserve 294
Instrument cluster 294
Maintenance service indicator 277
Seat belts 294
SRS 63
Turn signals 25
Language
Multifunction display 136
Setting 136LATCH child seat anchors 77
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 367
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 285
License plate lamps
Messages in display 314
Replacing bulbs 334, 342
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 284
Technical data 370, 371
Light sensor 314
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 110
Automatic headlamp mode 111
Combination switch 114
Daytime running lamp mode 112
Exterior lamp switch 110
Front fog lamps 113
High beam flasher 114
High beams 114
Instrument cluster illumination 120
Interior 116
Locator lighting 113
Low beams 110
Manual headlamp mode 111Night security illumination 113
Parking lamps 110
Rear fog lamp 114
Settings (control system) 137
Limiting the gear range 150
Limp Home Mode 153
Line of fall 383
Loading 182
Cargo compartment cover 182
Cargo tie-down rings 189
Instructions 187
Partition net* 185
Roof rack 182
Split rear bench seat 183
Loading terminology 271
Loading the vehicle 251
Locator lighting 113
Setting 138
Lock button 383
Locking 57, 92
Fuel filler flap 235
Global, SmartKey 94
Vehicle in an emergency 326
Loss of keys 96
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Potential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated
tires 260
Power assistance 217
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 39
Adjusting head restraint height 39
Adjusting head restraint tilt 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 39
Adjusting seat height 39
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 173
Power train 384
Power windows 171
Blocking of rear door window
operation 78
Convenience feature 172
Side windows 171
Summer opening feature 172
Power washer 281
Practical hints
First aid kit 321
Fuses 360
Lamp in center console 295
Lamps in instrument cluster 288
Messages in the display 296Spare wheel 323
Towing the vehicle 356
Vehicle jack 322
Vehicle tool kit 321
Premium unleaded gasoline 376
Problems
While driving 55
Product information 9
Production options weight 272
PSI 272, 273Q
Quick search
Phone book 147
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Snow chains 276
Spare parts see Parts service
Spare wheel 323
Mounting 347
Speed
Setting current 177
Speed settings
Cruise control 178
Speedometer 25
Setting units 136
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 136
Split rear bench seat 183
SRS 70, 385
Indicator lamp 294
Standing lamp, front
Replacing bulbs 336
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 334
Standing water
Driving instructions 222
Starter switch 23, 35
Positions 35
Starting difficulties 49
Starting position 35
Starting the engine 48Station (radio)
Search 129
Station selection
Setting 141
Steep terrain 226
Steering column
Adjusting in /out 40
Adjusting up/down 40
Steering wheel
Adjusting 40
Adjusting in/out 40
Adjusting up/down 40
Buttons 26
Cleaning 284
Heated 211
Stolen vehicle
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 205
Stopping
Tilt/sliding sunroof 174
Windows 171
Storage bags
In rear passenger compartment 193
Storage compartments 190
Armrest 191
Below armrest 191Cup holders 192, 193
Glove box 190
In front of armrest 191
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 193
Storage bags 193
Storage spaces
Cup holders 191
Storing (memory function)
Positions into memory 108
Storing tires 250
Submenus
Convenience 142
For settings 125
In control system 127
Instrument cluster 135
Lighting 137
Resetting functions in Control
system 133
Selecting 133
Settings menu 133
Vehicle 141
Summer opening feature 172
Sun visors 162
Sunroof
Messages in display 319
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Useful features 190
Ashtrays 194
Cigarette lighter 195
Electrical outlet 196
Floormats 196
Storage compartments 190
Tele Aid 198
Telephone* 197V
Vehicle
Data recording 20
Individual settings 132, 134
Locking 28
Locking in an emergency 326
Lowering 350
Service battery 351
Towing 356
Unlocking 28
Unlocking in an emergency 325
Vehicle battery 351
Vehicle capacity weight 273
Vehicle care 280
Cup holders 284
Engine cleaning 282
Gear selector lever 284
Hard plastic trim items 284
Headlamps 282
Instrument cluster 284
Leather upholstery 285
Light alloy wheels 284
MB Tex upholstery 285
Ornamental moldings 282
Paintwork 281Plastic and rubber parts 285
Power washer 281
Seat belts 284
Side markers 282
Steering wheel 284
Tail lamps 282
Tar stains 281
Turn signals 282
Vehicle washing 282
Window cleaning 283
Wiper blades 283
Wood trims 285
Vehicle data recording 20
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 366
Vehicle jack 322
Vehicle loading terminology 271
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 274
Vehicle status message memory 131
Calling up 131
Clearing 131
Vehicle tool kit 321
Vehicle washing 282
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 366,
386
Voice control system* 386