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461 Index
Height adjustments
Vehicle level 230, 233
High beam 50
Replacing bulbs 395
High beam flasher 135
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 370
Switching on 135
High mounted brake lamp 395
High-performance brake system
(S 65 AMG only) 275
Hood 287
Closing 288
Message in display 368
Opening 287
Hydroplaning 277
I
Identification labels 422
Emission control information
label 422
Vacuum line routing diagram
label 422
Ignition 34, 36
Switching on 34, 46, 47Immobilizer 85
Activating 85
Deactivating 85
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Individual seats* 117
Head restraint height 118
Infant and child restraint systems 71
Installing 74
LATCH child seat anchors 75
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid 259
Infrared reflecting windshield 269
Inside rear view mirror
Auto-dimming 186
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 74
Towing eye bolt 415
Wiper blades 402
Instrument cluster 24, 140, 446
Cleaning 337
Coolant temperature gauge 141
Illumination 140Multifunction display 143
Outside temperature indicator 142
Selecting language 164
Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 267
Erasing memory 268
Hand-held transmitter 265
Operating 268
Rolling code programming 266
Interior illumination
Delayed switch-off 167
Interior lighting 137
Activating automatic control 137
Deactivating automatic control 137
Manual operation 137
Reading lamps in the front 138
Reading lamps in the rear 138
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41
J
Jump starting 411
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464 IndexMaintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 446
Manual headlamp mode 132
Manual operations
Closing the power tilt/sliding
sunroof 391
Fuel filler flap 390
Interior lighting control 137
Locking the vehicle 389
Opening the power tilt/sliding
sunroof 391
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 391
Unlocking the driver’s door 388
Manual shift program S 55 AMG and
S 65 AMG
Activating 184
Automatic transmission 183
Deactivating 185
Massage function 123
MAXCOOL
Maximum cooling 197
Maximum inflation pressure 324Maximum load rating 324
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 324
Mechanical key 388
Memory function 128, 446
Recalling positions from
memory 129
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 130
Storing key dependent settings 129
Menus 145
AUDIO 148
Distronic* 156, 221
In control system 146, 147
NAVI 155
Settings menu 160
Standard display 148
Submenus 145
TEL* 153
Trip computer 157
Vehicle status message memory 159Microphone
Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 163
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 187
Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirror 186
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 170
Exterior rear view mirrors 41
Interior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 130
MON 285
MON (Motor Octane Number) 447
MP3-CD operation
Selecting tracks 150
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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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469 Index
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