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528 IndexSettings menu
Individual vehicle settings 161
Submenus 161, 162
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 185
Into optimal gear range
(automatic transmission) 190
Side impact air bags 72
Side marker lamp
Replacing bulbs 443
Side marker lamp bulb
Replacing 448
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 444
Side markers
Vehicle care 377Side windows 230
Automatic opening 232
Cleaning 378
Closing 230, 231
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 234
Opening 230
Opening fully (Express-open) 232
Stopping 232
Synchronizing power windows 232
Sidewall 367
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Rear window wiper/washer 58
Windshield wipers 56
Single wipe 56SmartKey 106
Battery check lamp 108, 114
Checking the batteries 109, 115
Factory setting 108
Global locking 108
Global locking and unlocking 108
Global unlocking 108
Loss of 110
Selective setting 108
Starter switch positions 34
Turning off engine 62
Unlocking with 32
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 110
Factory setting 113
Global locking 113
Loss of 116
Messages in display 417
Remote control 110
Replacing key batteries 441
Selective setting 114
Unlocking 110
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Snow chains 370
Spare fuses 478
Spare wheel 433
Minispare wheel 433
Speed
Setting current 239
Speed settings
Cruise control 241, 242, 243
Speedometer 25
Settings units 164
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 164
Split rear bench seat 261
SRS 74, 505
Indicator lamp 390
SRS indicator lamp 25
Standing water
Driving instructions 305Starting difficulties 51
Starting position 34
Starting the engine 49
Steep terrain
Driving 308
Steering column
Height adjustment 43
Length adjustment 43
Steering wheel
Adjusting 41
Cleaning 379
Electrical adjustment* 42
Steering wheel gearshift control 188
Stolen vehicle
Recovery services 289
Stopping
Windows 232Storage compartment
in the center console 271
Storage compartments 270
Armrest 272
Cup holder 274
Glove box 270
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 270
Storage compartment in front
of armrest 272
Storage compartment in
the center console 271
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions in memory 136
Storing tires 337
Stranded vehicle 476
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530 IndexSubmenus
Convenience 173
For settings 152
In control system 154
Instrument cluster 164, 165
Lighting 167
Resetting functions in Control
system 162
Selecting 162
Settings menu 162
Vehicle 171
Sun visor 198
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching off
Automatic central locking
(control system) 172
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 144
Downhill Speed Regulation
(DSR) 245
ESP
®
97
Hazard warning flasher 145
Headlamps 62
Seat heating* 134Switching on
Automatic central locking
(control system) 172
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 143, 144
Downhill Speed Regulation
(DSR) 245
ESP
®
98
Front fog lamps 142
Hazard warning flasher 145
Headlamps 54
High beams 142
Low beam headlamps 54
Rear fog lamp 142
Seat heating* 134
Windshield wipers 55
Synchronizing
Power windows 232
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 237T
Tachometer 149
Displaying gear range 187
Overspeed range 149
Tail lamps
Cleaning 377
Tailgate
Closing 120
Closing from the inside
electrically* 120
Closing from the outside (vehicles
without KEYLESS-GO*) 121
Message in display 427
Opening 118
Opening from the inside
electrically* 118
Opening from the outside 118
Unlocking and opening the tailgate in
an emergency 437
Unlocking and opening with
KEYLESS-GO* 115
Unlocking with SmartKey 109
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Tar stains 375
Technical data 495
Brake fluid 495
Coolants 497
Electrical system 490
Engine 486
Engine oil 495
Engine oil additives 495
Fuel requirements 496
Gasoline additives 497
Main dimensions 491
Premium unleaded gasoline 496
Rims and tires 487
Weights 492
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning* system 500Tele Aid* 280
Call priority 287
Emergency calls 282
Information 286
Initiating an emergency call
manually 284
Messages in display 425, 426
Remote door unlock 288
Roadside assistance 284
Stolen vehicle recovery services 289
System self-check 282
Tele Aid* System 505
Telematics* 506
Telephone* 279
Answering a call 179
Dialing a number from
the phone book 180
Ending a call 180
Loading phone book* 180
Operating 178
Redialing 181Telephones and two-way radios 320
Telescoping rod 268
Temperature
Setting interior
temperature 207, 221
Tires 346
The coolant level is correct if
the level 333
Tie-down rings
(Cargo compartment) 260
Tightening torque 506
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 461
Tilt
Head restraint 41
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
Closing 235
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 234
Opening 235
Synchronizing 237
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532 IndexTime
Setting day 166
Setting hours 165
Setting minutes 166
Setting month 166
Setting year 167
TIN 367
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 368
Tire and Loading Information 339
Tire and loading terminology 365
Tire care and maintenance 336
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 325, 345, 347
Tire inflation pressure see
the placard on the fuel filler flap
Tire inspection 336
Tire load rating 367
Tire ply composition and
material used 367Tire speed rating 303, 357, 367, 506
Tire terminology 365
Tire traction 303
Tires 487
Direction of rotation 338
Driving instructions 302
Low tire pressure telltale 391
Retreads 335
Rims and tires 487
Run Flat Indicator 348
Service life 336
Temperature 346, 364
TPMS malfunction telltale 391
Tread depth 337, 369
Wear pattern 368
Winter 369Tools 430
Tow-away alarm 102
Arming 102
Disarming 102
Disarming for transport 102
Towing
Trailer 314
Towing a trailer 317
Automatic transmission 191
Towing the vehicle
Installing towing eye bolt 474
Stranded vehicle 476
Traction 367, 506
Trailer
Attaching 316
Loading 315
Towing 317
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Trailer hitches* 314
Trailer towing 314
Attaching a trailer 316
Checking weights 315
Electrical connections 314
Hitches* 314
Loading 315
Weights and ratings 315
Trailer weights and ratings 315
Transfer case 193, 506
Transmission positions 185
Tread 367
Tread depth 337
Tread depth (tires) 369
Treadwear indicators 367
Trip computer 177
Trip odometer
Resetting 149Turn signal bulb
Replacing 448
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 443, 444
Turn signals 54
Additional in mirrors 443
Cleaning lenses 377
Front bulbs 443
Rear bulbs 444, 451
Turning off
Engine 62
Turning off engine 62
Turning off the engine 63
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) 506U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 367
Units
Setting speedometer units 164
Unlocking 32, 106
Centrally from inside 126
Driver’s door in an emergency 435
Fuel filler flap 323
Global 108
Global (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 113
In an emergency 435
Selective settings 108, 114
Tailgate with SmartKey 109
Vehicle in an emergency 288
With the SmartKey 32
With the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 110
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534 IndexUnlocking and opening
Tailgate with KEYLESS-GO* 115
Unlocking the vehicle
Removing the mechanical key 435
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 33
Uphill driving
Cruise control 240
Upholstery
Cleaning 380
Useful features 270
Ashtrays and cigarette lighter* 275
Cup holder 274
Garage door opener 289
Power outlet 277
Storage compartments 270
Tele Aid* 280
Telephone* 279V
Vehicle
Data recording 20
Individual settings 161, 163
Locking in an emergency 436
Lowering 460
Proper use of 17
Unlocking in an emergency 435
Vehicle and trailer weights and
ratings 315
Vehicle capacity weight 367Vehicle care
Carpet 379
Cup holder 379
Engine cleaning 376
Gear selector lever 379
Hard plastic trim items 379
Headlamps 377
Instrument cluster 379
Leather upholstery* 380
Light alloy wheels 379
MB Tex upholstery 380
Ornamental moldings 377
Paintwork 375
Parktronic* system sensor 377
Plastic and rubber parts 380
Power washer 375
Seat belts 379
Side markers 377
Steering wheel 379
Tail lamps 377
Tar stains 375
Turn signal lenses 377
Upholstery 380
Vehicle washing 376
Window cleaning 378
Wiper blades 378
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Vehicle jack 431
Vehicle level control* 250, 506
Vehicle lighting
Checking 325
Vehicle loading terminology 365
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 368
Vehicle tool kit 430
Setting up the collapsible wheel
chock 432
Vehicle washing 376
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 506W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 256
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 75
Parking brake 53
Warranty coverage 483
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Wear pattern (tires) 368
Weights 492
Wheel change
Tightening torque 461
Wheels
Rotating 368
Window curtain air bags 72
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging 208, 222
Refilling washer fluid 334
Replacing wiper blades 453
Washer fluid 333, 500
Washer system 500Windshield washer fluid 500
Message in display 427
Mixing ratio 500
Refilling 333
Wiping with 56
Windshield washer system 500
Windshield wipers 55
Fast wiper speed 55
Intermittent 55
Intermittent wiping 55
Interval wiping 56
Normal wiper speed 55
Rear window wiper/washer 57
Replacing wiper blades 453
Simultaneous wiping and washing 58
Single wipe 56
Switching on 55
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 56