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463 Technical terms
Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer,
coolant temperature indicator and fuel
display.
KEYLESS-GO*
System for entering and operating the
vehicle without the use of a SmartKey.
Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the vehi-
cle and should not be used for normal
acceleration needs.
Kilopascal (kPa)
(
page 343)
Locking knob
Knob on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the locking knob down
on the driver’s or passenger door from
inside will lock that door.Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)
Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. The Maintenance
System in your vehicle tracks distance
driven and the time elapsed since your
last maintenance service, and calls for
the next maintenance service
accordingly.
Maximum load rating
(
page 343)
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(page 343)
Maximum tire inflation pressure
(page 343)
Memory function*
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and exterior mirror
positions.Menu
The control system displays are ar-
ranged in menus. Each menu contains
a number of commands for particular
systems.
MON
(M
otor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline's
ability to resist undesired detonation
(knocking). The average of both the
MON (Motor Octane Number) and
->RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
MOE
(M
ercedes-Benz O
riginal E
xtended
equipment tires)
Tires with limited run-flat characteris-
tics. The MOExtended system allows
you to continue driving your vehicle
even if there is a total loss of pressure
in one or more tires.
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477 Index
Lock buttons
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 60, 107
Trunk lid (KEYLESS-GO*) 109
Lock knob 463
Loss of keys 102, 110
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 441
Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 393
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 412
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 412, 414
Switching on 25, 52
Lubricants 452M
Maintenance 12, 348
Calling up service indicator 349
Clearing service indicator 349
FSS (Canada vehicles) 348
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 348
Resetting service indicator 350
Service indicator 348
Service term exceeded 349
Maintenance system
(U.S. vehicles) 348, 463
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 202
Maximum load rating, Tires 343
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tire inflation pressure 343
Maximum tire inflation pressure 343
Mechanical key 404
Memory function see Seats, Power
Menus see Control system menus
Microphone, Hands-free 29
Minispare wheel see Spare wheelMirrors
Adjusting 43
Antiglare position 180
Auto-dimming 181
Exterior rear view mirror,
Parking position 130, 164, 182
Exterior rear view mirrors 43
Interior rear view mirror 43
MOE see MOExtended
MOE tires see MOExtended system*
MOExtended463
MOExtended system* 425
MON 306, 463
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multicontour seat* see
Seats, Multicontour*
Multifunction display 144, 464
Changing settings see
Control system menus and
Control system submenus
Displaying gear range 175
Selecting language 155
Symbol messages 382–397
Text messages 372–380
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479 Index
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 177, 178
Operating safety 209
Operating the vehicle outside the USA or
Canada 13
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 354
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 349
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range, Engine 464
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 352
Panic alarm 86
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 270
Parking 57, 297
On hills 57, 297
Over combustible materials 57, 297
Parking assist* see
Parktronic system* (Canada only)
Parking brake 50, 57
Message in display 383
Warning sounds 51
Parking lamps 131
Messages in display 393
Replacing bulbs 412, 413, 415, 416Parking position
Exterior rear
view mirrors 130, 164, 182
Parktronic system* (Canada only) 258
Cleaning system sensors 355
Malfunction 261
Range of the sensors 259
Switching on/off 261
Warning indicators 260
Warning sounds 260, 261
Parts service 440
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 302
Electrical outlet 277
Interior lighting 138
Interior rear view mirror 43
Main fuse box 437
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 270
Storage bags,
rear side of the front seats 270
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 295
Phone see TelephonePlastic and rubber parts, Cleaning 357
Poly-V-belt drive 464
Layout 443
Positions (Memory function) see
Seats, Power
Power assistance 295
Power seat see Seats, Power
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 251
Express opening/closing 252
Message in display 397
Opening/closing 251
Opening/closing
in an emergency 407
Stopping 253
Synchronizing 253
Power train 464
Power washer 352
Power windows 246
Cleaning 356
Convenience closing feature 250
Express opening/closing 247
Operating 246
Rear side windows,
Blocking operation 85
Summer opening feature 249
Synchronizing 248
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481 Index
Turn signal lamps (Bi-Xenon*) 416
Turn signal lamps (Halogen) 415
Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button,
In instrument cluster 25, 140, 153
Residual heat and ventilation* see REST*
Residual heat utilization* see REST*
REST* 207, 465
Restraint system see
Children in the vehicle
Restraint system see SRS
Restraint systems 465
Reverse gear position 172
RFI see Run Flat Indicator
Rims 343, 445
Roadside Assistance 12, 282
RON 306, 465
Roof rack 262
Rubber and plastic parts, Cleaning 357
Run Flat Indicator 465
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 329S
Safety
Driving safety systems 87
Occupant 62
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 220
Seat belts 69
Automatic comfort-fit feature 72
Children in the vehicle 74
Cleaning 358
ETD 72
Fastening 45
Force limiter 72
Message in display 396
Proper use of 47, 70
Safety guidelines 66
Telltale 25, 71, 366
Seating capacity 322
Seats, Multicontour* 125
Backrest contour 125
Backrest side bolsters 125
Cushion depth 125Seats, Power 37, 122
Active head restraints 73
Adjustment 38
Easy entry/exit feature 42
Heating* 126
Memory function 128, 130
Ventilation* 127
Seats, Rear bench seat 265
Securing cargo 267
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 81
Tele Aid 280
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 441
Service and warranty information 10
Service life, Tires 318
Service see Maintenance
Service System see
Maintenance service system
(U.S. vehicles) or
FSS (Canada vehicles)
Service, Parts 440
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486 IndexVehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 268
Instructions 267, 320
Load limit 320
Roof rack* 262
Split rear bench seat 265
Terminology 342
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 344
Vehicle recovery services,
Stolen (Tele Aid) 286
Vehicle status message memory 151
Vehicle status messages 370
Vehicle system settings,
Control system 143
Vehicle tool kit 398
Vehicle washing 351
VIN 442, 466W
Warning indicators
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 260
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 71
Parking brake 51
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 260, 261
Seat belt telltale 71
Warranty coverage 10, 441
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 453
Washing the vehicle 351
Wear pattern, Tires 345
Weights, Vehicle 451
Wheel
Bolts 403
Change 421
Collapsible wheel chock 398
Removing 423
Spare 421
Tightening torque 424
Wrench 398Wheels, Sizes 447
Wheels, Tires and 317
Window curtain air bags 68
Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Cleaning 55, 356
Defogging 192, 202
Windshield washer fluid 316, 459
Message in display 397
Mixing ratio 459
Refilling 316
Reservoir level 453
Wiping 55
Windshield washer system 453, 459
Windshield wipers 53
Cleaning wiper blades 356
Replacing wiper blades 418
Winter driving 346
Block heater (Canada only) 347
Snow chains 347
Tires 346
Winter driving instructions 300
Winter tires 346
Wood trims, cleaning 358