
502 IndexEngine
Belt layout 469
Block heater* (Canada only) 356
Cleaning 364
Compartment 315
Malfunction indicator lamp 375, 400
Maximum engine speed 471
Message in the display 375, 400
Number 468, 492
Starting 50
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 51
Tachometer 25
Technical data 470
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 61
Turning off with the SmartKey 61
Engine compartment
Hood 315
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 375,
400Engine oil
Adding 319
Additives 485
Changing 319
Checking level (Control system) 317
Checking level (Dipstick) 318
Consumption 316
Filler neck 320
Messages in display 317, 405
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter 485
Viscosity 492
Engine oil level 314
ESP
®
93, 492
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP
®
99
Messages in display 388
Warning lamp 373
ETD 492
Safety guidelines 70
Exterior rear view mirrors
Parking position 178F
Factory, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 114
Filler neck, Engine oil 320
First aid kit 419
Flat tire 440
Lowering the vehicle 450
Mounting the spare wheel 445, 447
Preparing the vehicle 440
Sealing tires with TIREFIT 440
Spare wheel 445
TIREFIT kit 440
Flexible Service System see FSS
Floormats 280
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 482
Brake fluid 483
Capacities 482
Engine coolant 483
Engine oil 482
Power steering fluid 483
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 484
Fog lamps 146
Messages in display 409
Replacing bulbs 433

503 Index
Folding bench seat
Folding back 139
Folding bench seat in cargo
compartment 137
Four wheel electronic traction system with
ESP
® see 4MATIC
4MATIC 99
Front air bags 71
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag
Messages in display
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 72, 84
Front seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
FSS (Canada vehicles) 358Fuel 301, 313
Additives 486
Capacities, Fuel tank 484
Diesel fuel 484, 487
Filling the tank 312
Fuel filler flap and cap 312
Fuel reserve warning lamp 377, 408
Premium unleaded gasoline 313
Requirements
Gasoline additives 486
Premium unleaded gasoline 486
Requirements, Diesel fuel 487
Requirements, Octane rating (Gasoline
engine) 487
Technical data 482
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 180
Since last reset 180
Fuel filler flap 312
Locking/unlocking 312
Opening 312
Opening in an emergency 425
Fuel reserve warning lamp 25, 408
Fuel tank
Capacity 484
Filler flap 312Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 313,
484, 487
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 482
Fuses 462
Aids for replacing fuses 462
Fuse box (main) in passenger
compartment 463
Fuse box in cargo compartment 463
Fuse chart 462
Fuse extractor 462
Replacing 462
Spare fuses 462
G
Garage door opener 29, 290
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 351
Gear range 493
Automatic transmission 188
Limiting 188
Shifting into optimal 191
Gear selector lever 50, 184
Lock 50
Message in display 389
Position indicator 184, 186
Unlocking in an emergency 426

504 IndexGear selector lever, Cleaning 368
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 272
Good visibility 197
GPS 493
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 351
GVWR 351
H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 368
Hazard warning flasher 147
Head restraints 129
Folding back 132
Front seat, Adjusting 42
Rear seat, Removing and installing
Removing and installing 132
Headlamp cleaning system* 197
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lampsHeadlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 144
Bi-Xenon*
Cleaning lenses 365
Cleaning system* 197
Halogen 434
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 144
Messages in display 409, 410, 411,
412
Replacing bulbs 434
Switch 54
Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 368
Heated seats* 135
Heated steering wheel* 279
Height adjustment
Vehicle level control 256
High beam flasher 147
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 410
Replacing bulbs 432
Switching onHigh mounted brake lamp 432
Hood 315
Message in display 407
Horn 23
Hydroplaning 305
I
Identification labels 468
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 468
Ignition 36, 50
Switching on 51
Immobilizer 101
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pres-
sure
Inside door handle 119
Instrument cluster 24, 151, 493
Cleaning 367
Illumination brightness 151
Lamps 372
Messages in display see Multifunction
display messages
Multifunction display 155

506 IndexL
Labels
Certification 468
Emission control information 468
Emission control vacuum line
routing 468
Lamp sensor
Message in display 411
Lamps, exterior
Light sensor 410, 411
Messages in display 409, 410, 411,
412
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 25, 372
Battery (SmartKey) 109, 115
Brakes 374
CHECK ENGINE 375
Coolant 376
Distance warning lamp* 246
Electrohydraulic brake system 96
Engine diagnostics 375
Engine malfunction 25, 375
ESP
®
25, 373
Fog lamps 146
Front passenger front air bag off 27,
72, 382Fuel reserve 25, 377
High beam headlamps 25
Instrument cluster 372, 373, 374,
375, 376, 377, 378, 380
Low beam headlamps 25
Maintenance service indicator 358
Seat belt telltale 25
Seat belts 377
SRS 66
Turn signals 25
Language, Setting 168
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
License plate lamps 432
Messages in display 410
Replacing bulbs 436
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 367
Light sensor see Lamp sensor
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 278
Lighting
Daytime running lamp mode 144
Lighting, Exterior and interior 143
Limp Home Mode 196
Loading 260
Split rear bench seat* 260
Loading see Vehicle loadingLocator lighting 173
Lock button 493
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 63
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 467
Loss of SmartKeys 111, 118
Low beam headlamps 54
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 410
Replacing bulbs 432
Switching on 54
Lubricants 482
Lumbar support 133
M
Maintenance 12
Calling up service indicator 360
Clearing service indicator
message 359
FSS (Canada vehicles) 358
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 358
Resetting service indicator 361
Service indicator 358
Service indicator message 358
Service term exceeded 360

510 IndexReset button, In instrument cluster 25,
151, 166
Rest tool
Depository 428
Restraint system see Children in the vehi-
cle
Restraint system see SRS
Reverse gear position 186
Rim 352
Rims 472
Roadside Assistance 12
Roller sunblind* 200
RON 313, 495
Rubber parts, cleaning 367
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 91
Occupant 66
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts 47
Satellite radio* 162
Seat belt force limiter 76Seat belts 72
Children in the vehicle
Cleaning 368
Fastening 47
Height adjustment 49
Message in display 414
Proper use of 49, 74
Safety guidelines 70
Telltale 25, 377
Warning lamp 377
Seat cushions
Removing and installing 138
Seating capacity 329
Seats 40, 129
Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicontour
features 133
Easy-entry/exit feature 43
Heater* 135
Memory function 140
Split rear bench seat* 260
Ventilation 136
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 264
Selector lever see Gear selector leverSelf-test
OCS 85
Tele Aid 283
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life, Tires 325
Service see Maintenance
Service system see FSS (Canada vehicles)
or Maintenance System (US vehicles)
Service, Parts 466
Settings 114
Control system menus 157
Control system submenus 157
Date 171, 172
Factory, SmartKey 108
Individual, Vehicle 165
Memory function 140
Resetting all, Control system 166
Selective, SmartKey 109
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 115
Time 171
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 368
Shift lock 495
Shift program mode 189

514 IndexV
Vacuum line routing diagram label 468
Vehicle
Battery 452
Care 362
Control system, settings menu 155
Dimensions 480
Individual settings 165, 167
Locking/unlocking 34, 59, 106
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 424, 425
Lowering 450
Modifications and alterations, Operat-
ing safety 16
Towing 458
Washing 362
Weight 481
Vehicle capacity weight 353
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 421
Vehicle level control see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)*
Vehicle lighting 314Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 264
Instructions 263
Load limit 330
Terminology 350
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 353
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele
Aid) 290
Vehicle status message memory 164
Vehicle tool kit 419
Vehicle jack 421
Vehicle washing 364
VIN 496
Voice control system* 496
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 252
Distronic* 246
Parking brake 53
Seat belt telltale 72
Warranty coverage 467
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 490
Washing the vehicle 362Wear pattern, Tires 353
Weight, Vehicle 481
Wheel
Change 445
Removing 447
Spare 447
Tightening torque 450
Wheels, Sizes 474
Wheels, Tires and 324
Window curtain air bags 72
Windows see Power windows 231
Windows, cleaning 366
Windshield
Cleaning 56
Cleaning wiper blades 366
Defogging 209, 224
Windshield washer fluid 490
Message in display 416
Mixing ratio
Refilling 323
Wiping 56
Windshield washer system 490
Windshield wipers 55
Replacing wiper blade 438, 439

Service and Literature
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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.
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Press time May 10, 2005
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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.