534 Technical termsTIN
(T
ire I
dentification N
umber)
(
page 387)
Tire load rating
(page 387)
Tire ply composition and material used
(page 388)
Tire speed rating
(page 388)
Traction
(page 388)
Transfer case
Speed of rotation / torque converter
that works together with the ->auto-
matic transmission.
Tread
(page 388)Treadwear indicators
(
page 388)
TWR
(Tongue W
eight R
ating)
(
page 388)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(page 388)
Vehicle capacity weight
(page 388)
Vehicle level control
The ground clearance of the vehicle is
automatically controlled according to a
selected setting and speed.The driver
can set the ground clearance manually
for example on very rough roads.
VIN
(Vehicle I
dentification N
umber)
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.
541 Index
Closing 248
Closing fully (Express-close) 250
Opening 248
Opening fully (Express-open) 250
Stopping 250
Synchronizing 251
Doors
Message in display 436
Opening from inside vehicle 121
Opening from outside 112
DOT 386, 530
Downhill driving
Cruise control 265
Drinking and driving 331
Drive sensibly-save fuel 331
Driving 50, 56
Abroad 339
In winter 337
Problems 62
Safety systems 97
Through standing water 338
Driving abroad 339
Driving off 333Driving safety systems
4-ETS 102
ABS 97
BAS 99
EBP 102
ESP
®
99
Driving systems 264
AIRMATIC* 269
Cruise control 264
Driving safety systems 97
Parktronic* 274
Driving tips 203
Accelerator position 203
Kickdown 203
E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 132
Activating 189
EBP 102
Electrical fuses 503
Electrical system
Technical data 518
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Electronic Traction System see 4-ETSEmergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 314
With Tele Aid* 313
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 207
Emergency operations
Closing tilt/sliding sunroof* 462
Locking the vehicle 460
Opening tilt/sliding sunroof* 462
Remote door unlock 319
Unlocking the vehicle 459
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 340
Emission control label 511
Ending
A call (telephone*) 195
Engine
Message in the display 433
Starting 53
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 54
Technical data 513
Turning off 66
Engine cleaning 397
Engine compartment
Hood 345
Main fuse box 504
555 Index
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 344, 363, 365
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire inspection 354
Tire load rating 387, 534
Tire ply composition and material
used 388
Tire speed rating 336, 378, 388, 534
Tire terminology 385
Tire traction 335
Tires 353, 514
Direction of rotation 356
Driving instructions 334
Low tire pressure telltale 412
Retreads 353
Rims and tires 514
Rotating 388
Run Flat Indicator 366
Service life 354
Temperature 364, 384
TPMS malfunction telltale 412
Tread depth 355, 390
Wear pattern 389
Winter 390
Tools 454Tow-away alarm 106
Arming 106
Disarming 106
Disarming for transport 106
Towing eye
Front 501
Rear 502
Towing the vehicle
Stranded vehicle 502
TPMS malfunction telltale* 25
Traction 205, 388, 534
Transfer case 534
Tread 388, 534
Tread depth 355
Tread depth (tires) 390
Treadwear indicators 388, 534
Trip computer 192
Trip odometer
Resetting 159
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 399
Replacing bulbs 466
Turn signals 58
Turning off the engine 66
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) 534U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 388, 534
Units
Setting speedometer units 178
Unlocking 36, 110
Centrally from inside 131
Driver’s door in an emergency 459
Fuel filler flap 342
Global 112
Global (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 118
In an emergency 459
Selective settings 112, 118
Tailgate with SmartKey 114
Vehicle in an emergency 319
With the SmartKey 36
With the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 114
Unlocking and opening
Tailgate with KEYLESS-GO* 120
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 37
Uphill driving
Cruise control 265
