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Labels 406
Lamp sensor
Message in display 356
Lamps, exterior 125, 379
Messages in display 354
Replacing bulbs 379, 381, 382
Warning sounds 59, 126
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 25, 328
Anti-theft alarm systems 86
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 98
Battery (SmartKey) 92
Brakes 25, 329
Distronic* 25, 210, 216
Engine diagnostics 330, 331
Engine malfunction 25, 330, 331
ESP
®
25, 332, 333
Fog lamps 125
Front passenger front air bag off 28,
67, 74, 336
Fuel reserve 25, 331High beam headlamp 25
Instrument cluster 328
Parking lamps 125
Parktronic*, Warning indicators 225
Seat belt telltale 25, 333
SRS 25, 63
Tire inflation pressure 25
Tow-away alarm 88
Turn signals 25
Lamps, interior 131
Language, Setting 158
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
Lever for voice control system* 23
License plate lamp
Messages in display 355
Replacing bulbs 379, 383
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 324
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting, Exterior and interior 125
Limp Home Mode, Emergency operation of
automatic transmission 177
Line of fall 429Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting 160
Locking knob 100, 429
Loss of
Mechanical key 94, 100
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 405
SmartKey 94
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 100
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 356
Replacing bulbs 379
Switching on 52
Lubricants 418
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Paintwork, Cleaning 319
Panic alarm 79
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 234
Trunk 234
Parking 57, 262
Parking assist see Parktronic*
Parking brake 50, 58
Message in display 345
Warning sounds 51, 329
Parking lamps 125
Messages in display 357
Replacing bulbs 379, 382, 383
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 124, 164,
180
Gear position, Automatic
transmission 48, 165, 167
Parktronic* 223, 430
Activating/deactivating 226
Cleaning system sensors 322
Malfunctioning 227
Minimum distance 225
Range of the sensors 224System sensors 322
Warning indicators 225
Warning sounds 225
Parts service 404
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 74
Passenger compartment 267
Fuse boxes 400
Interior lighting 131
Interior rear view mirror 43
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 234
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 259
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 324
Poly-V-belt drive 408, 430
Layout 407
Positions (Memory function) see Power
seats
Power assistance 259
Power closing assist for doors and trunk
lid 110Power seats 37, 112
Easy entry/exit feature 112
Folding back front seat backrests 40
Folding forward front seat
backrests 40
Heating 119
Lumbar support 117
Memory function 122
Multicontour* 117
Multicontour*, Lumbar support 118
Multicontour*, Massage function
(PULSE) 118
Multicontour*, Shoulder support 117
Multicontour*, Side bolsters 118
Ventilation* 121
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 202
Messages in display 359
Opening/closing in an
emergency 375
Operating 202
Operating, SmartKey 200
Operating, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 200
Stopping 204
Synchronizing 204
Power train 431
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Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 134, 154
Residual engine heat and
ventilation 194, 431
REST see Residual engine heat and ventila-
tion
Restraint system
See Children in the vehicle
See SRS
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 48, 165, 167
Reverse lamps
Messages in display 357
Rims 310, 410
Roadside Assistance 12
Tele Aid 244
RON 271, 419, 431
Roof rack* 228
Rubber parts, cleaning 324S
Safety
Driving safety systems 80
Occupant 62
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 143
Seat belts 68
Children in the vehicle 72
Cleaning 325
Fastening 45
Force limiter 71
Message in display 359
Proper use of 47, 70
Safety guidelines 66
Telltale 333
Warning sounds 68
Seating capacity 288
Seats see Power seats
Securing cargo 229
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system 74
Lamps in instrument cluster 328
Tele Aid 242Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life, Tires 284
Service see Maintenance
Service system see FSS (Canada vehicles)
or Maintenance System (US vehicles)
Service, Parts 404
Settings
Control system menus 139, 154
Control system submenus 155, 156
Factory, SmartKey 92
Factory, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 97
Individual, Vehicle 162
Memory function 122
Menus, submenus and functions 141
Resetting all, Control system 154
Selective, SmartKey 92
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 98
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 325
Shift lever position indicator 166
Shift lock 431
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 171
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Cleaning 285
Direction of rotation, Spinning 286
Driving instructions 263
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 293
Inflation pressure 292, 293, 294,
298, 306, 309, 310
Information placard 288
Inspection 284
Load rating 300, 305, 311
Messages in display 361
Ply composition and material
used 311
Problems under-/overinflation 298
Retreads 283
Rims and Tires 410
Rotating 312
Service life 284
Sizes 410
Snow 313
Spare wheel 370, 371, 386, 415
Speed rating 264, 301, 311
Storing 285
Temperature 293, 308
Terminology 309Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure monitor warning
lamp 334
Tire inflation pressure, Setting
units 158
Traction 264
Tread 285, 313
Treadwear indicators 311
Wear pattern 312
Winter 313
Tools 370
Top tether, see Children in the vehicle
Tow-away alarm 87
Towing eye bolt 370
Towing the vehicle 396
Traction 171, 264, 311
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear
selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 267
Tread 311
Tread depth 285, 313
Treadwear indicators 311
Trip computer 151
Trip odometer 135Trunk
Closing 103
Emergency release 109
Lighting 132, 133
Limiting opening height of trunk
lid* 102
Message in display 360
Opening 101
Opening with SmartKey 93
Opening with SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO 100
Parcel net 234
Power closing assist for trunk lid 110
Tie-down hooks 229
Unlocking in an emergency 373
Vehicle loading 417
Trunk lid see Trunk
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 321
Messages in display 358
Replacing bulbs 379, 382, 383
Turn signals 53
Additional in mirrors 379
Indicator lamps 25
Turning off engine 58
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Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Automatic transmission (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO*) 59
Distronic* 210, 216, 332
Exterior lamps 59, 126
Parking brake 51, 329
Parktronic* 225, 227
Seat belt telltale 68
Warranty coverage 10, 405
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 271, 282
Washing the vehicle 318
Wear pattern, Tires 312
Weights 417Wheel
Bolts 370
Change 386
Removing 389
Sizes 283
Spare 370, 371, 386
Tightening torque 390, 432
Tires and wheels 283
Window curtain air bags 68
Windows, cleaning 323
Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades 323
Defogging 188
Windshield washer fluid 282, 419, 425
Message in display 360
Mixing ratio 425
Refilling 282, 425
Reservoir level 271, 282
Wiping 55Windshield washer system 425
Windshield wipers
Replacing wiper blades 384
Winter driving 313
Block heater (Canada only) 314
Snow chains 314
Tires 313
Winter driving instructions 265
Winter tires 313
Wood trims, cleaning 325
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly.
For expert advice and quality service, see your 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.
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To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
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.