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455 Index
A
ABS 25, 87, 449
Indicator lamp 350
Messages in display 360
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission* 165
Accessory weight 331
Accident
In case of 56
Active head restraints
see Head restraints
Additional turn signals 398
Air bags 63
Children 64
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 27, 80, 356
Front, Driver 67
Front, Passenger 67
Passenger 67
Safety guidelines 66
Side impact (front and rear*) 68
Window curtain 68
Air conditioning refrigerant 442Air conditioning system
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 186
Climate control 176
Air conditioning, Cooling
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 196
Climate control 183
Air distribution
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 190
Climate control 180
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 192
Climate control 182
Air vents, Front
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 187
Climate control 177
Air vents, Rear
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 198
Climate control 185Air volume
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 191
Climate control 180
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 408, 449
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 446, 447
Antiglare, Rear view mirror 170
Anti-theft systems 93
Anti-theft alarm system* 93
Immobilizer 93
Tow-away alarm* 95
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 258
Ashtrays 261
Aspect ratio 331
ATF (Automatic transmission fluid) 300
AUDIO menu (Control system) 136
Audio system 199
Audio and telephone, operation 199
Button and soft key operation 202
CD changer* with MP3 218
CD operation 216
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Number 428
Starting 49
Tachometer 25
Technical data 430
Turning 59
Engine coolant see coolant
Engine number 450
Engine oil 298, 442
Adding 300
Additives 442
Changing 440
Checking level (Dipstick) 299
Consumption 298
Filler neck 300
Recommended engine and
oil filter 375
Viscosity 450
ESP®
89, 450
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP
®
92
Messages in display 361–362
Warning lamp 25, 354ETD 72, 450
Safety guidelines 66
Exterior lamp switch 52, 118
Exterior rear view mirrors 43
Parking position* 172
F
Fahrenheit see Temperature display
mode 142
Filler neck, Engine oil 300
First aid kit 383
Flat tire 406
Jacking up the vehicle 407
Lowering the vehicle 410
Minispare wheel 386
Mounting the spare wheel 406
Preparing the vehicle 406
Flexible Service System see FSS
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 300,
440
Brake fluid 295, 442
Capacities 440Engine coolant 295, 444
Engine oil 298, 442
Power steering fluid 441
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system* 303, 448
Fog lamps 121, 122
Message in display 377, 379
Replacing bulbs 398, 399
Four wheel electronic traction system
(4MATIC) with ESP
®
92
4MATIC 92
Front air bags 67
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 67
Messages in display 364–367
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 27, 80, 356, 357
Front seat head restraints see Head
restraints 109
FSS (Flexible Service System)
(Canada vehicles) 338, 450
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462 IndexHead unit
Time synchronization* with 145
Headlamp cleaning system* 170, 303,
441
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 119
Bi-Xenon* 402, 449
Cleaning lenses 344
Halogen 400
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 119
Messages in display 377, 378, 379
Replacing bulbs 397
Switch 52, 59
Headliner and shelf below rear window
Cleaning and care of 347
Heated seats* 113
High beam flasher 52, 122High beam headlamps 52, 122
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 378
Replacing bulbs 398, 401
High mounted brake lamp 399
Hood 297
Message in display 376
Horn 23
HVAC see Climate control
Hydroplaning 287
I
Identification labels 428
Identification number, Vehicle (VIN) 428
Ignition 33, 49
Immobilizer 93
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation
pressures
Inside door handle 102Instrument and controls see Instrument
cluster
Instrument cluster 24, 127, 451
Cleaning 346
Illumination brightness 127
Lamps 350, 355
Messages in display see Malfunction
display messages
Multifunction display 130
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 125
Delayed shut-off 152
Interior rear view mirror 43
Antiglare positions 170
Auto-dimming mirrors* 171
Interior storage spaces see Storage
compartment
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464 IndexLight alloy wheels
Cleaning 346
Technical data 434, 435
Light sensor see Lamp sensor
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting
Parking lamps 118
Lighting, Exterior and interior 118
Limp Home Mode 169
Loading see Vehicle loading
Loading terminology 331
Loading the vehicle 307
Locator lighting 121, 150
Locking knob 451
Loss of keys 102
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 427
Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 378, 379
Replacing bulbs 398, 401
Switching on 52
Lubricants 440
Technical data 440
Lumbar support* 112M
Main dimensions 438
Main fuse box
In passenger compartment 422
Mainodometer 130
Maintenance 12, 338
Calling up service indicator
display 339
Clearing service indicator
message 339
FSS (Canada vehicles) 338
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 338
Resetting service indicator 340
Service indicator message 338
Service term exceeded 339
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 338, 451
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual seat see Seat, Manual 36
Manual transmission 160, 161
Gearshift lever 48, 161
Shift positions 161
Starting the engine 49
Maximum load rating, Tires 332
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 332Maximum tire inflation pressure 332
MB Tex upholstery, Cleaning and
care of 348
Mechanical key 389
Memory function* see Steering wheel
Menus see Control system
Microphone, Hands-free 29
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel
Mirrors
Adjusting 43
Auto-dimming* 171
Exterior rear view mirror 43
Exterior rear view mirror,
Parking position* 117, 154, 172
Interior rear view mirror 43, 170
MOE tires see MOExtended system*
(Canada only)
MOExtended system* 411
MOExtended system* (Canada only) 320
MON 452
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multicontour seats* (Canada only) 113
Multifunction display 130, 452
Changing settings see Contro system
menus and Control system
submenus
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466 IndexOperating safety 199
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 344
Outside temperature see Displays
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range, engine 452
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 342
Panic alarm* 86
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 258
Parking 57, 285
Parking brake 50, 58
Engaging 58
Message in display 370
Releasing 50
Parking lamps
Messages in display 379
Replacing bulbs 398
Parking position*
Exterior rear view mirrors 117, 154,
172
Parts service 426Passenger compartment 290
Interior lighting 125
Interior rear view mirror 43
Main fuse box in 422
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 258
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 283
Phone* see Telephone*
Plastic and rubber parts, Cleaning and
care of 346
Poly-V-belt drive 452
Layout 429
Positions (memory function*) see Seats
Power assistance 283
Power outlet in rear passenger
compartment 263
Power seat* see Seats, Power* 38
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 244
Messages in display 382
Opening/closing 244
Opening/closing in an
emergency 393
Opening/closing, SmartKey 243
Stopping 246
Synchronizing 246Power train 452
Power washer 342
Power windows 240
Cleaning 345
Opening/closing 240
Rear door window,
Blocking operation 85
Stopping 242
Synchronizing 242
Practical hints 350
Premium unleaded gasoline 443
Problems
While driving 56
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 333
Program mode 130
Program mode selector switch 452
Automatic shift program, automatic
transmission* 167
PSI 333
Push starting 415
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R
Radio
Operation 202, 207
Selecting stations (Control
system) 136
Radio transmitters 291
Range (distance to empty) 156
Reading lamp 125
Rear bench seat, foldable* 253
Rear door window
Blocking operation 85
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 110
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 184, 197
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear seat head restraints see Head
restraints
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 175
Rear window sunshade* 174
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 333Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid*) 273
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 442
Refueling 294
Regular checks 295
Remote control, SmartKey 98
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 272
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signal lamps 403
Backup lamp 404
Brake lamps 404
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 398
Fog lamps 404
Headlamps 398, 400, 402
High beam headlamps 398, 400
License plate lamps 404
Low beam headlamps 400
Parking lamps 401, 403, 404
Side marker lamps 403
Standing lamps 401, 403
Tail lamps 399, 404
Turn signal lamps 401, 403, 404
Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RONReset button, In the instrument
cluster 127, 141
Reset tool
Location 394
Residual heat utilization 197
Residual ventilation 197
Restraint system
see Children in the vehicle
see Infant and child restraint systems
see SRS
Restraint system see Infant and child
restraint systems
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission* 49
Reverse gear position, Manual
transmission 48
Rims 333, 432
Roadside Assistance 12
RON 453
Roof rack* 250
Rubber parts, Cleaning 346
Run Flat Indicator* (Canada only) 317