450 Index
Audio system 197
Audio and telephone, operation 197
Button and soft key operation 200
CD changer* with MP3 216
CD operation 214
Operating and display elements 198
Operating audio system 200
Operating safety 197
Radio operation 205
Telephone* operation 223
Auto-dimming mirror* 169
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating
(Control system) 147
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 184
Control panel 185
Defrosting, front 190
Rear window defroster 173
Automatic headlamp mode 115
Automatic locking when driving 103
Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
(Automatic transmission) 161Automatic time change (Standard time,
Daylight Saving time) 142
Automatic transmission 155
Accelerator position 158
Automatic shift program 161
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 168
Fluid level (ATF) 301
Gear ranges 160
Gear selector lever 155
Gear shifting malfunctions 168
Kickdown 158
Kickdown, manual shift program 167
Manual shift program 165
Manual shifting 162
One-touch gearshifting,
Gear selector lever 162
One-touch gearshifting,
Steering wheel gearshift
control 163
Program mode selector switch 161
Program mode selector switch,
manual shift program 165
Starting engine 46B
BabySmartTM
Air bag deactivation system 75, 443
Compatible child seats 75, 443
Self-test 76
Backrest
Rear seat, folding 252
Seat, power 36
Backup lamps
Messages in display 374
Replacing bulbs 396
Bar 331
BAS 84, 443
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 393
Checking battery condition 98
Battery, Vehicle 303, 411
Charging 413
Disconnecting and connecting 412
Jump starting 415
Removing and installing 412
Bead 331
Bi-Xenon headlamps see headlamps
Block heater (Canada only) 337
Bolts, Spare wheel 385
Brake Assist System see BAS
455 Index
Fuses 420
Aids for changing fuses 420
Fuse box (main) in passenger
compartment 421
Fuse box in engine compartment 421
Fuse box in trunk 422
Fuse chart 420
Fuse extractor 420, 422
Replacing 420
Spare fuses 420
G
Garage door opener 273
Gasoline also see Fuel
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 332
Gear range 445
Automatic transmission 160
Limiting 160, 162
Shifting into optimal 162
Gear selector lever 45, 155
Cleaning 346
Lock 45
Position indicator 156
Position, Automatic
transmission 125, 155, 157
Unlocking in an emergency 388Global locking/unlocking see Key
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 256
Good visibility 169
GPS 445
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 332
GVWR 332
H
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 346
Hazard warning flasher 119
Head restraints 106
Active head restraint 71
Front seat,
Removing and installing 106
Power seat, Adjusting 37
Rear seat, Folding back 107
Rear seat, Removing and
installing 108
Resetting activated head
restraints 391Head unit
Time synchronization* with 140
Headlamp cleaning system* 169, 304,
436
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 115
Bi-Xenon* 399, 443
Cleaning lenses 344
Halogen 397
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 115
Messages in display 374, 375, 376
Replacing bulbs 394
Switch 48, 55
Headliner and shelf below rear window
Cleaning and care of 347
Heated seats 110
High beam flasher 49, 118
High beam headlamps 49, 118
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 375
Replacing bulbs 395, 398
458 Index
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, 446
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Maximum load rating, Tires 332
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 332
Maximum tire inflation pressure 333
MB Tex upholstery, Cleaning and
care of 347
Mechanical key 386
Memory function see Steering wheel
Menus see Control system
Microphone, Hands-free 29Mirrors
Adjusting 40
Auto-dimming* 169
Exterior rear view mirror 40
Exterior rear view mirror,
Parking position 113, 149, 170
Interior rear view mirror 40
MON 446
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multifunction display 125, 446
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Multifunction display messages
ABS 360
Brake fluid 366
Brake lamps 374
Brake pads 366
Coolant 367, 368, 369
Cruise control 370
Display 370
Door 370
Engine coolant 367, 368, 369
Engine oil 371, 372
ESP
®361, 362
Fog lamps 374, 376Fuel cap 353, 373
Headlamps 375, 376
Hood 373
Key, SmartKey 373
Lamps, exterior 374–377
Parking brake 366
Parking lamp 376
Seat belt system 378
SRS 363
Steering gear oil 378
Tele Aid* 379
Telephone* 379
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 379
Trunk 379
Turn signals 377
Windshield washer fluid 379
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 126,
446
Button operation 126
N
Navigation system* 134
See separate COMAND* operating
instructions
Net, parcel 258
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 155
459 Index
New vehicle break-in 282
Night security illumination 117
Setting 146
Normal occupant weight 333
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 426
O
Occupant distribution 333
Occupant safety 60
Air bags 61
Children and air bags 62
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belt 42
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 75, 357
Infant and child restraint systems 73
LATCH-type child seat anchors 79
Seat belts 42, 64
Odometer 125
Oil level see Engine oil level, Checking oil
level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting, Gear selector le-
ver (Automatic transmission) 162
Canceling gear range limit 162
Downshifting 162
Upshifting 162One-touch gearshifting, Steering wheel
gearshift control
(Automatic transmission) 163
Operating safety 197
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 344
Outside temperature indicator 124
Outside temperature see Displays
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range 446
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 342
Panic alarm* 81
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 258
Parking 54, 285
Parking brake 46, 54
Engaging 54
Message in display 366
Releasing 46
Parking lamps
Messages in display 376
Replacing bulbs 395Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 113, 149,
170
Parts service 424
Passenger compartment 290
Interior lighting 120
Interior rear view mirror 40
Main fuse box in 421
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 446
Layout 427
Positions (memory function) see Seats
Power assistance 283
Power outlet in rear passenger
compartment 263
Power seat see Seats, Power 36
463 Index
Sun visors 171
Sunshade* 172
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 15
T
Tachometer 25, 124
Overspeed range 124
Tail lamps
Cleaning 344
Messages in display 376
Replacing bulbs 396, 400
Tar stains 342
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 437
Brake fluid 437
Coolant 436, 439
Electrical system 434
Engine 428
Engine oil additives 437
Engine oils 437
Fuel requirements 439
Fuels 436
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc 436
Gasoline additives 438
Lubricants 436Premium unleaded gasoline 438
Rims and tires 429
Weights 435
Windshield washer 436
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 436, 442
Tele Aid* 264, 265, 271
Emergency calls 266
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 270
Initiating an emergency call
manually 267
Message in display 379
Remote door unlock 272
Roadside Assistance 268
SOS button 267
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 272
System self-check 266
Telematics* 448Telephone* 26, 263
Answering/ending a call 153
Hands-free microphone 29
Message in display 379
Operation 152, 223
Phone book 153
Redialing 154
Temperature
Display mode 130
Interior temperature 178
Temperature, Tires 316
Tether attachment points, see
Children in the vehicle
Tie-down rings*, Trunk 255
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 410, 448
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Power tilt/sliding
sunroof
Time 140
TIN 333
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 309
Tire and loading Information
Terminology 331
465 Index
V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 426
Valet locking 103
Vehicle
Battery 411
Breaking-in the vehicle 282
Care 341
Dimensions 435
Individual settings 135, 137
Locking/unlocking 104
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 386, 387
Lowering 410
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety 16
Towing 417
Washing 342, 343
Weights 435
Vehicle capacity weight 334
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 381Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings* 255
Instructions 254, 308
Load limit 435
Roof rack* 248
Split rear bench seat* 252
Terminology 331
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 334
Vehicle recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid*) 264
Vehicle status message memory 134
Vehicle tool kit 380
Removing 380
VIN 426, 448
Voice control system*,
Hands-free microphone 29
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Driver or front passenger seat belt 69
Parking brake 47
Seat belt telltale 355
Warranty coverage 10, 425
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 295Washing the vehicle 341
Wear pattern (tires) 335
Weights, Vehicle 435
Wheel
Bolts 385
Removing 406
Spare 383, 433
Tightening torque 410
Wheels, Tires 305
Window curtain air bags 66
Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Cleaning 345
Defogging 180, 191
Replacing wiper blades 402
Washer fluid 304, 442
Washer system 442
Windshield washer fluid 442
Message in display 379
Mixing ratio 442
Refilling 304
Wiping with 51
Windshield washer system 442
Windshield wipers 50
Cleaning 345
Replacing wiper blades 402