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462 IndexK
Key see SmartKey 57, 58
Key, mechanical 388
Key, SmartKey
Checking the batteries 95
Locking 58
Key-dependency memory
Settings 169
KEYLESS-GO* 446
Activating ignition with 36
Locking 58
Locking the vehicle 101
Loss of SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO 102
Messages in display 368
Starting the engine 47
Turning off engine 57
Kickdown 177, 446
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 163
Kilopascal 324
Km/h or mph in speedometer 163L
Lamp bulbs, exterior 394
Lamps, exterior
Front 395
Light sensor 370
Messages in display 371
Rear 395
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 340
Air bag off 65
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 100
Battery (SmartKey) 94
Brakes 341
Coolant 362
Distronic* 220
Engine diagnostics 342, 343
Engine malfunction indicator
lamp 342, 343
ESP
®
344, 345
Front passenger front air bag off 348Fuel reserve 343
Instrument cluster 340–347
Seat belts telltale 345
Service indicator 329
SRS 61
Language
Multifunction display 164
Setting 164
LATCH child seat anchors 75
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 423
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 338
Lever
For cruise control 222
License plate lamps
Replacing bulbs 395, 400
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 337
Light sensor 370
Lighter
Center console 250
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468 IndexPRE-SAFE
®
447
PRE-SAFE
® see Preventive occupant
safety 70
Preventive occupant safety
(PRE-SAFE®)70
Problems
While driving 54
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 324
Program mode selector switch 448
Proper use of the vehicle 16
PSI 324
PULSE function (Massage function) 123
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 154
R
Radio
Selecting satellite radio*
stations 149
Selecting stations 149
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 281Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 158
Reading lamps in the front 138
Reading lamps in the rear 138
Rear fog lamp 395
Bulb 395
Switching on 134
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 399
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 204
Rear seat head restraints
Folding back with switch 120
Placing upright 121
Rear seats 120
Rear seats 117
Fore and aft adjustment 118
Head restraint folding down or placing
upright, vehicles with power seat
bench* 117
Head restraint height* 118
Individual seats* 117
Passenger seat fore and aft
adjustment 119Passenger seat head restraint
height 119
Passenger seat height 119
Rear seat head restraints 120
Seat height 118
Setting front passenger seat position
from rear* 118
Rear side window sunshade* 191
Rear view mirror 29
Rear view mirror auto-dimming 186
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window
Blocking operation 77
Rear window defroster 201
Activating 201
Deactivating 201
Rear window sunshade 191
Recommended inflation pressure 324,
448
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 410
Recovery services
For stolen vehicle 262
Refueling 284
Regular checks 285
Regular driving style 232
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Reinstalling vehicle battery 409
Remote control
SmartKey 92
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 96
Remote controls
Integrated 265
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid 261
Removing
Vehicle battery 409
Wheel 406
Wiper blades 401
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 399
Battery (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 393
Brake fluid 437
Brake lamp bulbs 399
Bulbs 394
Front lamp bulbs 397
License plate lamp bulbs 400
Parking lamp bulbs 399
Rear fog lamp bulbs 399, 400
Rear lamp bulbs 395, 399
Rear turn signal bulbs 399
Side marker lamp bulbs 399Standing lamp bulbs 399
Wiper blades 401
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 160
Resetting
All functions (control system) 160
All functions of a submenu 161
Fuel consumption 158
Maintenance service indicator 331
Trip odometer 141
Residual heat utilization 202, 207, 448
Residual ventilation 202, 207
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 448
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 71, 74
Rim 324
Rims and Tires 426
Roadside assistance 12
Tele Aid 257
Rolling code programming 266
RON (Research Octane Number) 285,
448
Roof rack 239Rubber parts
Cleaning 338
S
Safety
Occupant 60
Safety belts see Seat belts 43
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 79
Screwdriver (vehicle tool kit) 385
Seat belt force limiter 69
Seat belts 67
Cleaning 337
Fastening 43
Proper use of 45, 68
Safety guidelines 64
Telltale 345
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 123
Seat for and aft adjustment 118
Seat heater
Switching off 125
Switching on 125
Seat height 118
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471 Index
Setting front passenger seat position from
rear* 118
Settings
Calling up Distronic* 156, 221
Convenience functions 169
Factory, SmartKey 94
Individual (SmartKey) 169
Lighting (control system) 164
Menus and submenus 145
Resetting all (control system) 160
Resetting in the submenu 161
Selective 94, 100
Settings menu
Functions in 160
Individual vehicle settings 160
Submenus 161
Shelf below rear window
Cleaning 337
Shift lock 448
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 175
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 180
Shoulder support
Seat adjustment 123
Side impact air bags 66Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 395, 399
Side windows
Automatic closing 209
Automatic opening 209
Cleaning 336
Closing fully (Express-close) 209
Opening 209
Opening fully (Express-open) 209
Stopping 210
Synchronizing power windows 210
Sidewall 324, 448
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 53
Single wipe 53
SmartKey 92
Battery check lamp 94, 100
Factory setting 94
Global locking 94
Global locking and unlocking 94
Global unlocking 94
Lock button 92
Locking 58
Locking and unlocking 92
Loss of 96
Remote control 92Replacing the batteries 392
Replacing the battery 392
Restoring to factory setting 95
Selective setting 94
Starting the engine 46
Turning off the engine 57
Unlock button 92
Unlocking 32
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 96
Checking the battery 101
Factory setting 99
Global locking 99
Global unlocking 100
Lock button 96
Locking the vehicle 101
Loss of 102
Messages in display 368
Remote control 96
Replacing the battery 392, 393
Selective setting 100
Unlock button 96
Unlocking 33, 96
Snow chains 328
Spare fuses 385
Spare wheel
Mounting 403
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476 IndexUseful features 241
Ashtrays 249
Cigarette lighter 250
Document holder 241
Garage door opener 263
Heated steering wheel* 252
Storage compartments 242
Tele Aid 254
Telephone* 253
Vanity mirror in the rear 242
Vanity mirror in the sun visor 241
V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 422
Vanity mirror in the rear 242
Vanity mirror in the sun visor 241
Vehicle
Individual settings 160, 162
Locking in an emergency 389
Lowering 407
Service battery 408
Towing 413
Unlocking in an emergency 388
Vehicle battery 408
Vehicle capacity weight 325Vehicle care 332
Cup holder 337
Distronic* system sensor cover 335
Engine cleaning 334
Gear selector lever 337
Hard plastic trim items 337
Headlamps 334
Instrument cluster 337
Leather upholstery 338
Light alloy wheels 337
Ornamental moldings 334
Paintwork 333
Parktronic* system sensor 335
Plastic and rubber parts 338
Power washer 333
Seat belts 337
Side markers 334
Steering wheel 337
Tail lamps 334
Tar stains 333
Turn signals 334
Upholstery 338
Vehicle washing 334
Window cleaning 336
Wiper blades 335
Wood trims 338Vehicle data recording 19
Vehicle level 230, 233
Changing 231, 234
Setting 231, 234
Automatic 231, 234
Manual 231, 234
Vehicle level control 449
Vehicle lighting
Checking 286
Vehicle loading terminology 323
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 325
Vehicle status message memory 159
Calling up 159
Displaying 159
Vehicle submenu
Limiting opening height of trunk lid*
(Control system) 169
Vehicle tool kit 384, 385
Alignment bolt 385
Fuse chart 385
Fuse extractor 385
Gloves 385
Screwdriver 385
Spare fuses 385
Wheel wrench 385
Vehicle washing 334