387 Technical terms
Rim
(
page 275)
RON
(R
esearch Octane Number)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line’s ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (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.
Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the transmission gear selec-
tor lever from being moved out of
positionP without key turned and
brake pedal depressed.
Sidewall
(
page 275)SRS
(S
upplemental Restraint System)
Seat belts, emergency tensioning de-
vice and airbags. Though independent
systems, they are closely interfaced to
provide effective occupant protection.
Tele Aid System
(T
elematic Alarm Identification on
D
emand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially ac-
tivated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
vided that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not dam-
aged and cellular and GPS coverage is
available.Telematics*
A combination of the terms “telecom-
munications” and “informatics”.
Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.
TIN
(Tire Identification Number)
(
page 275)
Tire load rating
(
page 265)
Tire ply composition and material used
(
page 275)
Tire speed rating
(
page 275)
Traction
(
page 275)
389 Index
A
ABS 25, 80, 383
LOW RANGE mode 81
Malfunction indicator lamp 290, 291
Messages in display 300
Warning lamp 290, 291
Accelerator position (Automatic
transmission) 153
Accessory weight 273
Accident
In case of 56
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 174
Air recirculation mode 172
Anti-theft alarm system 88
Central locking (control system) 142
Defrost 172
Easy-entry/exit feature 143
ESP 87
Exterior headlamps 51
Exterior lamps 111
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 164
Headlamps 51
Rear window defroster 166
Windshield wipers 53Adding
Coolant 249
Engine oil 247
Additional turn signals 336
Adjusting 37
Air distribution 171
Air volume 171
Backrest tilt 39
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Head restraint height 39
Head restraint height, rear seats 103
Head restraint tilt 39
Instrument cluster illumination 120
Interior rear view mirror 41
Mirrors 41
Multicontour seat* 104
Seat cushion length 104
Seat cushion tilt 39
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Seat height 39
Seats 37
Steering column in/out 40
Steering column up/down 40
Steering wheel 40Air conditioning (cooling)
Turning off 174
Turning on 174
Air conditioning refrigerant 378
Air distribution
Adjusting 171
Air pressure 273
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 172
Activating 172
Deactivating 172
Air volume
Adjusting 171
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 297
Airbags 63
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 74, 383
Front 67
Safety guidelines 66
Window curtain airbags 68
390 Index
Alarm
Audible 79, 88
Canceling 89, 90
Visual 88
Alarm system
Anti-theft 88
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 381
Antilock brake system (ABS) 383
Anti-theft alarm system
Arming 88
Canceling alarm 89
Disarming 89
Anti-theft systems 88
Anti-theft alarm system 88
Tow-away alarm 89
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest
Storage compartment below 195
Storage compartment in front of 195
Ashtrays 198
Aspect ratio 273
At the gas station 239
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 248AUDIO menu 128
Selecting radio station 129
Auto-dimming for rear view mirror 163
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating (control
system) 142
Automatic climate control
Deactivating 174
Automatic headlamp mode 111
Automatic locking when driving 98
Automatic transmission 149
Accelerator position 153
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 156
Fluid level 248
Gear ranges 154
Gear selector lever position 149, 151
Gear shifting malfunctions 156
Kickdown 153
Manual shifting 155
One-touch gearshifting 155
Transmission fluid 248B
BabySmartTM
Airbag deactivation system 74, 383
Compatible child seats 74, 383
Self-test 75
Backup lamps 336
Bulbs 336
Replacing bulbs 344
Bar 273
BAS 80, 82, 383
Messages in display 300
Batteries
SmartKey (replacing) 333
Batteries, SmartKey
Check lamp 95
Checking 95
Battery box
Fuse box in 362
Battery discharged
Jump starting 356
391 Index
Battery, vehicle 251, 353
Charging 353
Disconnecting 354
Messages in display 304, 305
Reconnecting 355
Bead 273
Block heater (Canada only) 279
Blocking rear door window operation 78
B-pillar 368
Brake assist system (BAS) 383
Brake fluid 241, 378
Brake lamp bulbs, left and right 336
Brake lamp, high mounted 336
Brake pads
Message in display 305
Brakes 221
Warning lamp 292, 293
Break-in period 218
Brush guard* 331
Lowering 332
Raising and securing 332Bulbs, replacing
Additional turn signals 336
Backup lamps 336, 344
Brake lamps 336, 344
Front fog lamps 336, 340
Front lamps 335, 336
Front turn signal lamps 336, 342
High and low beam 338
High beam lamps 336
High mounted brake lamp 336
License plate lamps 336, 345
Low beam lamps 336
Parking lamps 336, 338
Rear fog lamp 336, 344
Rear turn signal lamps 336
Side marker lamps 336, 342
Standing lamps 336, 338
Tail lamp assemblies 336
Tail lamp unit 343C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 383
Call priority
Tele Aid 208
Calling up
Maintenance service indicator 281
Range (distance to empty) 146
CAN system 383
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 376
Cargo area see Cargo compartment
Cargo compartment
Tailgate 97, 98
Tie-down rings 193
Cargo compartment cover 187
Installing 187
Removing 187
Cargo tie-down rings 193
Catalytic converter 236
CD changer 324
CD player
Operating 130
392 Index
Center console 28
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 297
Lower part 29
Upper part 28
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 136
Central locking
From inside 99
Switch 99
Switching on/off (control
system) 142
Unlocking from inside 99
Certification label 368
Changing
Key setting 143
Charging
Vehicle battery 353
Checking
Coolant level 241, 248
Oil level 241, 243
Checklist
Off-road driving 229Child safety 72
Infant and child restraint systems 62,
72
LATCH child seat anchors 77
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear
door window operation
Cigarette lighter 199
Cleaning
Cup holders 287
Gear selector lever 287
Hard plastic trim items 287
Headlamps 165
Headliner 287
Illuminated door sill panels 288
Instrument cluster 287
Leather upholstery 288
Light alloy wheels 287
MB Tex upholstery 288
Plastic and rubber parts 288
Rear Parking Assist sensors* 286
Seat belts 287
Steering wheel 287
Windows 286
Windshield 54
Wiper blades 286
Wood trims 288Cleaning tires 254
Climate control 168
Adjusting 171
Defogging windshield 171
Defrosting 172
Rear window defroster 166
Setting the temperature 170
Clock 25
Closing
Glove box 194
Hood 243
Side windows 175
Tailgate 98
Tilt/sliding sunroof 178, 330
Tilt/sliding sunroof with
SmartKey 179
Windows 175
Windows with SmartKey 176
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof
In an emergency 330
Cockpit 22, 383
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND) 384
Cold tire inflation pressure 273
COMAND 384
394 Index
D
Data recording (vehicle) 20
Daytime running lamp mode 112
Setting 138, 139
Deactivating
Air conditioning (cooling) 174
Air recirculation mode 172
Alarm 89
Anti-theft alarm system 89
Central locking (control system) 142
Cruise control 182
Defrost 172
ESP 86
Exterior lamps 111
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 140
Headlamps 58
Immobilizer 88
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 141
Rear window defroster 167
Tow-away alarm 90
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield 171
Defrosting 172Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 140
Interior lighting 141
Department of Transportation see DOT
Dialing
A number (telephone) 148
Differential locks 159, 384
Switching off 162
Switching on 161
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while driv-
ing
With starting 49
Digital speedometer 128
Direction of rotation (tires) 255
Discharged battery
Jump starting 356
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 354
Display
Selecting 138Displays
Digital speedometer 128
Maintenance service indicator 280
Messages 245, 298
Selecting 138
Showing vehicle status
messages 131
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 145
Door control panel 31
Door handle 31
Door sill panels
Cleaning 288
Door unlock
With Tele Aid 209
Doors
Messages in display 310
Opening from the inside 96
Opening from the outside 94
DOT 274
Downhill driving
Cruise control 182
Downshifting 155
Drink holders see Cup holders
Drinking and driving 220
395 Index
Driving
General instructions 43, 220
In winter 225
Problems 55
Safety systems 80
Through standing water 226
Driving abroad 236
Driving and safety systems
4-ETS 83
ABS 80
BAS 82
EBB 84
ESP 84
Driving instructions 220
Passenger compartment 227
Driving off 222
Driving systems 181
Cruise control 181
Driving safety systems 80
Driving through water 231
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 100
Activating 143
EBB 80, 84
Electrical fuses 362
Electrical outlet 200Electrical system
Technical data 374
Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) 84
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Electronic Traction System (ETS) 83
Emergency call system 202
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 205
With Tele Aid 204
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 156
Emergency operations
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof 330
Locking the vehicle 328
Opening tilt/sliding sunroof 330
Remote door unlock 209
Unlocking the tailgate 327
Unlocking the vehicle 327
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 237
Emission control information label 368
Ending
A call (telephone) 147Engine
Compartment 242
Message in display 294
Starting with SmartKey 49
Technical data 370
Turning off with SmartKey 58
Engine air filter
Messages in display 310
Engine cleaning 285
Engine compartment 242
Hood 242
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 25,
294
Engine number 384
Engine oil 243, 377
Adding 247
Additives 378
Checking level 243
Consumption 243
Display messages 312
Messages in display 245, 311
Oil dipstick 247
Viscosity 384
396 Index
Engine oil level see Oil level
Enlarged cargo compartment 188
ESP 25, 80, 84, 384
Messages in display 302
Switching off 86
Switching on 87
Synchronizing 302
Warning lamp 295
ETD 62, 71, 384
Safety guidelines 66
Exterior lamp switch 110
Exterior lamps
Delayed shut-off 140
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 41
Parking position for 144
F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 136
Fastening the seat belts 43
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 183
First aid kit 323Flat tire 348
Lowering the vehicle 352
Mounting the spare wheel 349
Spare wheel 325
Flexible Service System (FSS, Canada
vehicles) 384
Fog lamp, rear 114, 336
Fog lamps, front 113
Messages in display 315
4-ETS 80, 83
Front airbags 67
Front axle differential lock
Switching on 162
Front fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 336, 340
Front lamps
Messages in display 314, 316
Replacing bulbs 336, 338
Switching on 110
Front seat head restraints
Installing 102
Removing 101
Front towing eye 361
Front turn signal lamp
Replacing bulbs 342FSS (Flexible Service System, Canada
vehicles) 384
Fuel 240
Additives 379
Fuel reserve warning lamp 296
Gasoline additives 379
Premium unleaded gasoline 240,
376, 378
Refueling 239
Requirements 379
Reserve warning 25
Technical data 376
Fuel additives 379
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 145
Since last reset 145
Fuel filler flap 239
Locking 239
Opening 328
Unlocking 239
Fuel requirements 379
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 313
Fuel tank
Capacity 376
Filler flap 239