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402 IndexM
Main dimensions 373
Main odometer 29
Maintenance 286, 354
Maintenance service
Overdue 287
Types 287
When due 286
Maintenance service indicator 286
Calling up 288
Clearing 288
Making a telephone call 30
Making calls
Hands-free mode 207
Private mode 206MAN
Gearshift program 173
Manual
Shift program mode 173
Manual gearshift
Warning lamp 301
Manual gearshift program 175
Activating 175
Deactivating 177
Downshifting 176
Selecting 176
Upshifting 177
Manual headlamp mode 106
Manual operation
Interior lighting control 112
Manually
Opening the driver’s door 343
Opening the trunk 342Map pocket in passenger footwell 200
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL 187
Maximum inflation pressure 279
Maximum load rating 279
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 279
Mechanical key 342
Menus 119
AUDIO 122
In control system 120, 121
Settings menu 125
Standard display 122
Submenus 119
TEL 138
Trip computer 136
Vehicle status message memory 124
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404 IndexOperating
Audio system 143
CD player 123
Radio 123
Radio transmitters 237
Telephone 138, 143, 160
Operating safety
Audio system 143
Operating system
Vehicle status message memory 124
Operator’s manual 340
Overdue maintenance service 287
Overhead control panel 33
Overspeed range 388P
Paint number 366
Panic alarm 78
Panic button on SmartKey 78
Parcel net in trunk 201
Parking 56, 232
Parking brake 32
Engaging 56
Message in the multifunction
display 316
Releasing 49
Parking lamps 347
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
Warning lamp 303
Passenger compartment 236
Passenger side
Front airbag 68
Head-thorax airbag 69
Knee airbag 68
Pedals 229
Performance enhancement system
Airbrake 87Phone book 141
Loading 141
Quick search 141
Phone number
Dialing 141
Redialing 142
Playing
CDs 157
Poly-V-belt drive 388
Layout 367
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 267
Power assistance 230
Power train 388
Power washer 290
Power windows 193
Synchronizing 196
Problems
While driving 54
With the vehicle 21
Production options weight 279
Program mode selector switch 388
PSI 280
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405 Index
Q
Quick search
Phone book 141
R
Radio
Selecting stations 123
Station search 123
Station selection setting 135
Radio operation 149
Radio see Radio operation
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 237
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 138
Reactivating
Automatic climate control 191
Reading lamp 33
Rear
Storage compartment 201
Rear bulbs 347Rear fog lamp
Switching on 109
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 181
Rear-view mirror 33
Recommended inflation pressure 280
Redial memory 142
Refueling 240
Refuelling
Unleaded premium grade
gasoline 240
Regular checks 241
Remote control
SmartKey 96
Removing
Anti-theft wheel nuts 283
Replacing
Battery (SmartKey) 344
Wiper blades 348Resetting
All functions (control system) 126
ESP 307
Fuel consumption 138
Maintenance service indicator 288
Trip odometer 115
Residual heat utilization 190
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems
Restraint systems 62
Airbags 62, 63
Child seat recognition 62
Child seats 62
Emergency Tensioning Device
(ETD) 62, 72
Seat belts 62, 69
Rim 280
RON 240, 388
Roof rack 225
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406 IndexS
Safety systems
Driving 79
SBC brake system 79, 84, 388
Activation 85
Deactivation 86
Driving hints 86
Emergency operating mode 84
Messages in the multifunction
display 312
Self-check 85, 317
Warning lamp 84
Seat
Angle 42
Fore and aft 42
Height 42
Seat belt force limiter 72
Seat belts 45, 62
Message in the multifunction
display 318
Telltale 302
Seating capacity 258Selecting
Manual gearshift program 176
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 75
Sensor
Light 328
Service
Calling up the due date 287
Service life (tires) 254
Service see Maintenance
Setting
Cruise control 198
Current speed 198
Daytime running lamp mode 131
Higher speed in cruise control 199
Hours (clock) 128
Individual vehicle settings 125
Instrument lighting 113
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 134
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 134Lamps and lighting (control
system) 130
Locator lighting 132
Lower speed in cruise control 199
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 129
Minutes (clock) 128
Multifunction display language 130
Night security illumination 132
Speed in cruise control 199
Speedometer display mode 129
Station selection mode 135
Temperature (interior) 185
Temperature indicator 129
Time display mode 129
Tire inflation pressure units 136
Units
Temperature 129
Tire inflation pressure 136
Units in speedometer 129
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407 Index
Settings
Factory (SmartKey) 98
Menus and submenus 119
Resetting all (control system) 126
Selective, SmartKey 98
Settings menu
Functions in 125
Individual vehicle settings 125
Submenus 126
Shift program mode
Comfort 173
Manual 173
Sport 173
Shift program mode selector switch
Automatic transmission 173
Shifting
Gear selector lever 167
Gear selector lever positions 171
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 169
Side air vents 31
Side marker lamp
Rear 347Side windows
Cleaning 292
Sidewall 280
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 53
Single wipe 53
Slipping on/off
Dust cover 223
SmartKey 96
Checking the batteries 99
Global locking 98
Global unlocking 98
Messages in the multifunction
display 339
Opening and closing the windows
with 195
Restoring to factory setting 99
Selective setting 98
Unlocking the trunk lid 99
Snow chains 285
Soft keys
Audio system 146
Spare parts service 364Speed
Setting current 198
Speed settings
Cruise control 199
Speedometer
Setting units 129
Sport
Shift program mode 173
SRS 389
Indicator lamp 29, 302
Standing water
Driving instructions 236
Start button 48
Starter battery 250, 354
Starter switch 27, 40
Starting difficulties 49
Starting the engine 48
Steering column
Height adjustment 43
Length adjustment 43
Steering wheel 42
Adjusting 42
Buttons 30
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409 Index
Telephone 203
Answering a call 140
Dialing 141
Ending a call 141
Hands-free microphone 33
Loading phone book 141
Operating 138
Operation 160
Redialing 142
Signal strength 139
Storage location 201
Temperature
Outside temperature indicator 115
Sensor 33
Setting interior temperature 185
Setting units in display 129
Tires 263Tightening torque 389
Time
Setting hours 128
Setting minutes 128
Time display mode
Setting 129
TIN 280
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 281
Tire and Loading Information 257
Tire and loading terminology 278
Tire care and maintenance 254
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure 351
Checking 242, 262, 264
Checking manually 264
Setting units 136Tire inspection 254
Tire load rating 280
Tire ply composition and material
used 280
Tire speed rating 234, 271, 280
Tire terminology 278
Tire traction 234
TIREFIT kit 340, 349, 389
Using 349
Tires 253
Direction of rotation 256
Driving instructions 233
Message in the multifunction
display 331
Retreads 253
Rims and tires 369
Rotating 281
Service life 254
Temperature 263, 277
Tread depth 255, 284
Wear pattern 281
Winter* 284
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Order No. 6515 4801 13 Part No. 199 584 14 81 USA Edition A 2005
Service and Literature
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For expert advice and quality service, see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual.
Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Press time June 28, 2004
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incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.