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647 Practical hints
Replacing wiper blades
Replacing wiper blades
Placing wiper arms in vertical position
Wiper blades in vertical position
Make sure the hood is fully closed.
Vehicles with SmartKey
Turn SmartKey in starter switch
position1.
Turn combination switch to wiper
settingu (
page 372).
With wiper arm in vertical position, turn
the SmartKey in starter switch to
position0.
Warning!G
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re-
move SmartKey from starter switch (vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the
vehicle’s on-board electronics have
status0) before replacing a wiper blade.
Otherwise, the wiper motor could suddenly
turn on and cause injury.
Warning!G
Wiper blades are components that are sub-
ject to wear and tear. Replace the wiper
blades twice a year, preferably in the spring
and fall. Otherwise the windows will not be
properly wiped. As a result, you may not be
able to observe surrounding traffic condi-
tions and could cause an accident.
!To avoid damage to the hood:
The wiper arms should only be folded for-
ward when in the vertical position.
Never open the hood when the wiper arm is
folded forward.
!Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper
arm back. If released, the force of the impact
from the tensioning spring could crack the wind-
shield.
Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the wind-
shield glass without a wiper blade inserted.
For your convenience, we recommend that you
have this work carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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708 Index
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 555
Panic alarm
Audible alarm and
flashing exterior lamps 63
Panic button 63
Parcel net
in front passenger footwell 471
Park Assist* 435
Cleaning system sensors 559
Messages in display 589
System sensors 559
Warning indicators 31, 437
Parking 384, 502
Parking and standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 642
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 356
Parktronic* 431
Cleaning system sensors 559
Malfunctioning 434
System sensors 559
Warning indicators 31, 433
Parts service 672PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
see Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 506
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
PCMCIA card
Ejecting (COMAND) 113
Loading (COMAND) 112
Pedals 499
Plastic parts, cleaning 563
POIs 188
Poly-V-belt drive 676
Layout 676
Potential problems associated
with underinflated and
overinflated tires 535
Power assistance 499
Power closing assist for
doors and trunk lid 334
Power folding
exterior rear view mirrors 354
Power seats
Folding back
front seat backrests 342
Folding forward
front seat backrests 342Power tilt/sliding sunroof 466
Emergency operations 638
Opening/closing 466
Opening/closing
in an emergency 638
Synchronizing 468
Power washer 555
Power windows 374
Cleaning 562
Opening/closing 374
Rear side windows,
Blocking operation 62
Practical hints 580, 632
Premium
unleaded gasoline 510, 685, 687
PRE-SAFE
®56
Message in display 589
Messages in display 595
PRE-SAFE
® Brake*
Intermittent signal tone 75
Preventive occupant safety
see PRE-SAFE
®
Problems
While driving 383
With vehicle 21
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709 Index
Product information 13
Production options weight 546
Program mode see
Automatic transmission,
Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 399
Proper use of the vehicle 20
PSI 546
Push-start see Tow-startR
Radio
FM/AM operation (COMAND) 95
Saving stations, FM/AM
(COMAND) 98
Selecting satellite radio channel
(Instrument cluster
control system) 264
Selecting stations 263
Submenu overview, FM/AM
(COMAND) 95
Switching wavebands, FM/AM
(COMAND) 96
Tuning in stations/channels 96
Voice Control 299
Radio transmitters,
control and operation 506
Range (distance to empty) 261
Reading lamps in the front 370
Rear fog lamp
Replacing bulbs 642
Rear lamps see Tail lampsRear seats
Adjustment 339
Folding back and placing
upright rear head restraints 349
Head restraints 348
Ventilation* 347
Rear side windows
Blocking operation 62
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 457
Activating 457
Deactivating 457
Recommended inflation pressure 546
Recovery services,
Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 490
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 685, 686
Refueling 509
Regular checks 511
Remote
Door lock with Tele Aid 489
Door unlock with Tele Aid 489
Remote control,
SmartKey 322
Remote control,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 326