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390 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
A
Reserve fuel
The fuel level has dropped below the re-
serve mark.
Refuel at the next gas station
(page 305).
Y
Hood open
You are driving with the hood open.
Close the hood (
page 309).
I
Remove key
You have forgotten to remove the
SmartKey.
Remove the SmartKey from the start-
er switch.
Replace key
No additional code available for SmartKey
or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Key
Check battery
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* batter-
ies are discharged.
Change the batteries (
page 409).
Key
not recognized
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not
recognized while the engine is running be-
cause
the SmartKey is not in the vehicle
there is strong radio-frequency inter-
ference
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
Search for the SmartKey.
Otherwise the vehicle cannot be centrally
locked nor can the engine be started
again after the engine has been stopped.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is mo-
mentarily not recognized.
Change the position of the SmartKey
in the vehicle.
Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey
in the starter switch if necessary.
Keyless Go
Check system
The KEYLESS-GO* system is malfunction-
ing.
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
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461 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Alignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.
Accessory weight
(
page 342)
Air pressure
(page 342)
Aspect ratio
(page 342)
Bar
(page 342)
BAS
(Brake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.Bead
(
page 342)
Bi-Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
the light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.
CAC
(Customer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter, which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.
CAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping.Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.
Cold tire inflation pressure
(
page 342)
COMAND
(Cockpit M
anagement and D
ata Sys-
tem)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and the
navigation system, as well as other op-
tional equipment (CD changer, tele-
phone, etc.).
Control system
The control system is used to call up
vehicle information and to change
component settings. Information and
messages appear in the multifunction
display. The driver uses the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel to
navigate through the system and to ad-
just settings.
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467 Index
A
ABS 25, 87, 461
Malfunction indicator lamp 360
Messages in display 372
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 174
Accessory weight 342
Accident 56
Active head restraints 73
Resetting 408
Air bags 63
Children 74
Front passenger
front air bag off indicator lamp 81
Front side impact air bags 68
Front, Driver 67
Front, Passenger 67
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 77
Rear side impact air bags* 68
Safety guidelines 66
Window curtain 68Air conditioning refrigerant 454
Air conditioning system see
Climate control system
Air conditioning, Cooling 194, 206
Air distribution 190, 201
Air pressure see Tires, Inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 192, 203
Air vents 195, 208
Air volume 190, 201
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt
(vehicle tool kit) 398, 423, 461
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 457, 458
Antiglare, Rear view mirror 180, 181
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems 93
Anti-theft alarm system 93
Immobilizer 93
Tow-away alarm* 95
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 271, 272
Storage box 269
Ashtrays 274, 275Aspect ratio 342
ATF 313
AUDIO menu 149
CD player CD, MP3-CD 150
Radio station 149
Radio station (satellite*) 149
Audio system 209
Button and soft key operation 212
CD changer* 227
CD operation 225
Emergency calls "911" 244
Operating and display elements 210
Operating audio system 209
Operating safety 209
Radio operation 216
Sound system* 213
Switching on/off 212
Telephone* operation 209, 231
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirror 181
Automatic central locking,
Control system 120, 163
Automatic climate control see
Climate control system
Automatic headlamp mode see Headlamps
Automatic lighting control,
Interior lighting 138
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480 IndexPractical hints 360
Premium unleaded gasoline 455
Problems
While driving 56
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 343
Program mode selector switch 464
Automatic shift program 176
PSI 343
Push-start see Tow-start
R
Radio
Operation 216
Selecting stations 149
Selecting stations (satellite*) 149
Radio transmitters 302
Range (distance to empty) 166
Reading lamp 29, 139
Rear bench seat, foldable 265
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear seat head restraints see
Head restraintsRear side windows
Blocking operation 85
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 185
Rear window sunshade*
(Canada only) 184
Recommended engine oils
and oil filter 454
Recommended tire
inflation pressure 343
Recovery services,
Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 286
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 454
Refueling 305
Regular checks 307
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
SmartKey 98, 103
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 103
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 286
Removing
Ski sack* (Canada only) 265Replacing bulbs 412
Additional turn signals 412
Backup lamps 413, 417
Brake lamps 413
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamp* 412
Fog lamps 412, 413, 417
Headlamp bulbs 414
Headlamps 412
High beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 412
High beam flasher (Halogen) 412
High beam headlamps
(Bi-Xenon*) 412
High beam headlamps
(Halogen) 412, 414
High mounted brake lamp 413
License plate lamps 413, 417
Low beam headlamps
(Bi-Xenon*) 412
Low beam headlamps
(Halogen) 412, 414
Parking lamps 412, 413, 415, 416
Side marker lamps 412
Standing lamps 412, 413, 415, 416
Tail lamps 413, 417
Turn signal lamps 412, 413, 417
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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