435 Index
C
CAC 427
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holder
CAN system 428
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 418
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down hooks 229
Carpets, cleaning 325
Catalytic converter 268
CD changer 145
Central locking
Automatic 110, 162
Locking/unlocking from inside 111
Central locking/unlocking switches 111
Certification label 406
Charcoal filter 191
Children in the vehicle 72
Air bags 64
BabySmart
TM compatible child
seat 72
Blocking of rear window operation 78
Indicator lamp, front passenger front
air bag 74Infant and child restraint systems 72
LATCH-type child seat mounts 77
Tether attachment points 76
Cigarette lighter 238
Clock 25
See separate COMAND operating in-
structions
Cockpit 22, 428
COMAND see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 52, 53, 54, 129
Control system 137, 428
Multifunction display 137
Multifunction steering wheel 138
Resetting to factory default 154
Control system menus
AUDIO 142
Distronic* 150
NAVI 149
Settings 154
Standard display 142
TEL* 147
Trip computer 151
Vehicle status message memory 153Control system submenus
Convenience 163
Instrument cluster 157
Lighting 158
Vehicle 162
Controller Area Network see CAN system
Coolant 271, 280, 422
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 424
Capacities 419, 424
Checking level 271, 280
Messages in display 347
Temperature 269
Temperature gauge 25, 135
Courtesy lighting 133
Cruise control 205, 428
Message in display 350
Cruise control lever 205
Cup holder 235
Cup holders
Cleaning 324
Curb weight 309, 428
Customer Assistance Center see CAC
437 Index
Driving safety systems
ABS 80
BAS 81
ESP
®
82, 429
Driving systems 205
ABC 220
Cruise control 205
Distronic* 208
Parktronic* 223
Vehicle level control 221E
Easy-entry/exit feature 112, 163
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 416
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency call system
Hands-free microphone 29
Emergency calls
Tele Aid 243, 244
Emergency operations
Fuel filler flap 374
Limp Home Mode, Automatic
transmission 177
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 372
Power tilt/sliding sunroof, Manual
operation 375
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 248
Trunk, Releasing from inside 109
Trunk, Unlocking 373
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 394
First aid kit 369
Flat tire, Changing 386Fuses 399
Hazard warning flasher 130
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 328
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance (Tele Aid) 244
Towing the vehicle 396
Emission control 268
Information label 406
System warranties 10
Vacuum line routing diagram
label 406
Engine
Block heater (Canada only) 314
Break-in recommendations 258
Cleaning 320
Compartment 273
Malfunction indicator lamp 25, 330
Number 406, 428
Poly-V-belt layout 407, 408
Starting 48
Tachometer 25, 136
Technical data 408
Turning off 58
Engine coolant see Coolant
441 Index
J
Jack 370, 388
Jacking up the vehicle 387
Jump starting 394K
Key, Mechanical 372
Key, SmartKey 90
Battery check lamp 90, 92
Checking the batteries 93
Factory setting 92
Locking/unlocking 32, 60, 90
Locking/unlocking, Global setting 92
Locking/unlocking, Selective
setting 92
Loss of 94
Messages in display 353
Opening the trunk 93
Operating the power tilt/sliding
sunroof 200
Operating the power windows 200
Position in starter switch 34
Remote control 90
Replacing the batteries 376
Starting the engine 48
Turning off the engine 59Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 94,
429
Battery check lamp 94, 98
Checking the battery 99
Factory setting 97
Locking the vehicle 99
Locking/unlocking 33, 60, 94
Locking/unlocking, Global setting 97
Locking/unlocking, Selective
setting 98
Loss of 100
Messages in display 353
Opening the trunk 100
Operating the power tilt/sliding
sunroof 200
Operating the power windows 200
Remote control 94
Replacing the battery 377
Starting the engine 49
Turning off the engine 59
KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*
Kickdown 169, 429
Kilopascal 310
444 Index
Hood 353
Instrument cluster 350
Lamp sensor 356
Lamps 354
License plate lamp 355
Low beam headlamps 356
Maintenance service indicator 315
Parking brake 345
Parking lamps 357
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 359
Reverse lamps 357
Seat belts 359
Selector lever 344
Side marker lamps 356
SmartKey 353
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 353
Tail lamps 357
Tele Aid 359
Telephone* 360
Tires 361
Trunk 360
Turn signal lamps 358
Washer fluid 360
Multifunction steering wheel 138, 430
Button operation 138N
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating in-
structions
Net, parcel 234
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 48, 165, 167
New vehicle break-in 258
Night security illumination 160
Normal occupant weight 310
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 406O
Occupant distribution 310
Occupant safety 62
Air bags 63
Children and air bags 64
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belt 45
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 74
Infant and child restraint systems 72
LATCH-type child seat anchors 77
Seat belts 45, 66
Odometer 135
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 172
Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, cleaning 321
Outside temperature indicator 25, 136
Overdue maintenance service 316
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range, Engine 430
445 Index
P
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
449 Index
T
Tachometer 25, 136
Overspeed range 136
Tachometer display
Clock 25
Current program mode 166
Displaying gear range 166
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 321
Messages in display 357
Replacing bulbs 379, 383
Tar stains 319
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 419, 420
Brake fluid 418, 420
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants,
etc. 418
Coolant 419, 422
Electrical system 416
Engine 408
Engine oil additives 420
Engine oils 418, 420
Fuel requirements 419, 421
Gasoline additives 422Main dimensions and weights 417
Premium unleaded gasoline 419,
421
Rims and Tires 410
Windshield washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system 419, 425
Tele Aid 241, 432
Call priority 247
Emergency call system button 29,
244
Emergency calls 243
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 246
Initiating an emergency call
manually 244
Messages in display 359
Remote door unlock 248
Roadside Assistance 244
SOS button 244
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 249
System self-check 242
Telematics* 432Telephone* 240
Answering/ending a call 148
Hands-free microphone 29
Message in display 360
Operation 148, 240
Phone book 148
Redialing 149
Temperature
Display mode 157
Interior temperature 187
Setting display unit 157
Tether attachment points, see Children in
the vehicle
Tie-down hooks, Trunk 229
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 390, 432
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Power tilt/sliding
sunroof
TIN 311
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 287
Tire and Loading Information
Terminology 309
Tires 283, 410
Air pressure 309
Care and maintenance 284
Chains 314
450 Index
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
451 Index
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 311
Units, Settings
Speedometer 157
Temperature 157
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 271, 419,
421
Upholstery
Cleaning 325
Useful features 230V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 406
Vanity mirror in the sun visor 230
Vehicle
Battery 281, 391
Breaking-in the vehicle 258
Care 318
Control system, Settings
submenu 162
Dimensions 417
Level control 221, 432
Locking/unlocking 32, 33, 60, 90,
94, 99, 110, 111, 162
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 373
Lowering 390
Modifications and alterations, Operat-
ing safety 16
Towing 396
Unlocking in an emergency 372
Washing 318, 320
Weights 417Vehicle capacity weight 311
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 370, 388
Vehicle lighting 125, 272, 378
Vehicle loading 228
Cargo tie-down hooks 229
Instructions 229, 287
Load limit 287
Roof rack* 228, 417
Terminology 309
Trunk 417
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 311
Vehicle outside the USA and Canada 13
Vehicle recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid) 249
Vehicle status message memory 153
Vehicle tool kit 370
VIN 406, 432
Voice control system* 432
Hands-free microphone 29