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395 Index
Fuel additives 377
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 144
Since last reset 144
Fuel filler flap 235
Locking 235
Opening 326
Unlocking 235
Fuel requirements 377
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 311
Fuel tank
Capacity 374
Filler flap 235
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities 374
Functions (control system) 125, 127
Resetting 133
Fuse box 360, 361, 362
Fuses 360
Fuse box in battery box 360
Fuse box in front passenger
footwell 361
Fuse box in middle tunnel 362
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 360G
Garage door opener 30, 206
Gasoline see Fuel
Gasoline additives 377
GAWR 271
Gear range 383
Automatic transmission 150
Limiting 150
Shifting into optimal 150
Transfer case 154
Gear range limit
Canceling 150
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 284
Position 151
Position (automatic
transmission) 148
Global
Locking 94
Unlocking 94
Global Positioning System (GPS) 383
Glove box 23, 190
Closing 190
Opening 190Good visibility 160
GPS 383
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GTW 271
GVW 272
GVWR 272
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396 IndexH
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 284
Hazard warning flasher 115
Head restraints 101
Power seats 39
Synchronizing 102
Headlamp cleaning system 245
Headlamps
Automatic control 111
Cleaning 282
Cleaning system 162, 245
Switching off 58
Switching on 51
Washer fluid 380
Washer system 380
Headlight switch-off delay see Delayed
switch-off, exterior lamps
Headliner
Cleaning 284
Heated seats 104
Heated steering wheel 211Height adjustment
Head restraints 39
Seat belts 48
Steering wheel 40
High beam flasher 52, 114
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 313
Replacing bulbs 334, 336
Switching on 114
High mounted brake lamp 334
Hood 238
Closing 239
Messages in display 311
Opening 238
Hydroplaning 220I
Identification labels 366
Certification label 366
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) 366
Ignition
Switching on 49
Ignition (Position in starter switch) 35
Immobilizer 88
Activating 88
Deactivating 88
Infant and child restraint systems 72
Installing 76
LATCH child seat anchors 77
Information
Button for Tele Aid 202
Inside rear view mirror
Auto-dimming 160
Installing
Cargo compartment cover 183
Infant and child restraint systems 76
Wiper blades 345
Instructions
Loading 187
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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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398 IndexL
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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399 Index
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 365
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 314
Replacing bulbs 334, 336
LOW RANGE - ABS 81
Lowering
Vehicle 350
Lubricants
Technical data 374M
Main dimensions 373
Maintenance 277
Maintenance service
Basic service (Service A) 277
Calling up the maintenance service
indicator 278
Extended service (Service B) 277
Overdue 278
Types 278
When due 277
Maintenance service indicator 277
Calling up 278, 279
Clearing 278, 279
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 383
Malfunction
Displaying 131
Rear Parking Assist* 181
Manual headlamp mode 111
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 326
Interior lighting control 117
Locking the vehicle 326
Tilt/sliding sunroof 328
Unlocking the driver’s door 325Unlocking the tailgate 325
Unlocking transmission gear selector
lever 327
Maximum inflation pressure 272
Maximum load rating 272
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 272
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 285
Mechanical key 325
Memory function 107, 384
Recalling positions from
memory 108
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking positions 109
Storing key dependent settings 108
Menus 125
AUDIO 128
In control system 126, 127
NAVI 130
Settings menu 132
Standard display 128
Submenus 125
TEL 145
Trip computer 144
Vehicle status message memory 131
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400 IndexMessages in the multifunction display
Symbol messages 302
Text messages 298
Middle tunnel
Fuse box in 362
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 136
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 161
Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirror 160
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 143
Interior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 109
MON 236
MON (Motor Octane Number) 384
Monitoring reach
Rear Parking Assist* 180
Mph or km/h in speedometer
setting 136Multicontour seat* 104
Multifunction display 123, 384
Selecting language 136
Standard display 127
Multifunction display messages
ABS 298
BAS 298
Battery 302, 303
Brake fluid 303
Brake pads 303
Check engine 292
Coolant 305, 306, 307
Cruise control 308
Display 320
Doors 308
Engine 292
Engine air filter 308
Engine oil 309
ESP 300
Fuel reserve tank 311
Hood 311
Key 311
Lamps 312, 314
Parking brake 304
Sunroof 319Tailgate 320
Tele Aid 319
Telephone* 319
Washer fluid 320
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 124
Buttons 124
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402 IndexOperating
CD player 130
COMAND see separate operating
instructions
Navigation system 130
Radio 129
Radio transmitters 231
Telephone 145
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 282
Outside temperature indicator 122
Overdue maintenance service 278
Overhead control panel 30
Overspeed range 384P
Paintwork 281
Paintwork code 366
Panic alarm 79
Panic button on SmartKey 79
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 193
Parking 57, 218
Parking brake 50, 57
Engaging 57
Message in display 304
Releasing 50
Parking lamp, front
Replacing bulbs 336
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 334
Switching on 110
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 109, 143,
161
Parktronic see Rear Parking Assist*
Partition net* 185
Installing behind front seats 186
Installing behind rear seat bench 185
Removing 187Parts service 364
Passenger compartment 223
Fuse box in 360
Interior lighting 116
Interior rear view mirror 41
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 193
Storage bags 193
Passenger footwell
Fuse box in 361
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 216
Phone book
Loading 147
Quick search 147
Phone number
Dialing 147
Redialing 147
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 285
Poly-V-belt drive 384
Layout 367
Positions (memory function)
Recalling from memory 108
Storing into memory 108
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403 Index
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