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T
Tachometer 27, 140
Overspeed range 140
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 350
Messages in display 389
Replacing bulbs 407, 411
Tar stains 347
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 450
Brake fluid 450
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. 448, 449
Coolant 449, 453
Electrical system 446
Engine 441
Engine oil 450
Engine oil additives 450
Fuel capacity 449
Fuel requirements 451
Gasoline additives 452
Lubricants 448
Premium unleaded gasoline 451
Rims and tires 442
Tires, Mixed size 444
Tires, Same size 443Tires, Spare wheel sizes 445
Vehicle dimensions 447
Weights 447
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 449, 455
Tele Aid 31, 279
Call priority 284
Emergency calls 280
Hands-free microphone 31
Information 283
Initiating an
emergency call manually 281
Messages in display 393
Remote door unlock 284
Roadside Assistance 282
SOS button 281
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 285
System self-check 279
Tele Aid System 279Telephone* 28, 165, 276
Answering/ending a call 166
Changing mobile phone cradle 278
Hands-free microphone 31
Inserting in cradle 277
Installing a different
mobile phone cradle 278
Messages in display 393
Operation 165, 230
Phone book 166
Redialing 167
Removing from cradle 278
TEL menu* 165
Temperature
Interior temperature 188, 198
Tie-down rings, Trunk 267
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 419
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
see Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Time 156
Time, Setting 156
TIN 339
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 317
Terminology 337
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Tire inflation pressure
see the placard on the fuel filler flap
Tires 313, 442
Air pressure 337
Care and maintenance 314
Chains 342
Cleaning 315
Direction of rotation, Spinning 316
Driving instructions 296
Important notes,
Tire inflation pressure 322
Inflation pressure 305, 321, 323
Inflation pressure,
Information placard 321
Inspection 314
Load rating 339
MOExtended system* 420
MOExtended* 326, 442
Ply composition
and material used 339
Problems under-/overinflated 326
Retreads 313
Rims and tires 442
Rotation 340
Run Flat Indicator 324
Service life 314Sizes 443
Snow 341
Spare wheel 397, 416, 445
Speed rating 298, 330, 339
Storing 315
Temperature 322, 336
Terminology 337
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Traction 297, 339
Tread 339
Tread depth 315, 341
Treadwear indicators 339
Wear pattern 340
Winter 341
Tools 394
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 84
Tether attachment points 84
Towing eye bolt 394, 429, 430
Towing the vehicle 427
Tow-start 425, 427
Traction 92, 297, 339
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 300
Tread 339
Tread depth 315, 341Treadwear indicators 339
Trip computer 163
Trip odometer 139
Trunk
Closing from inside 111
Fuse box 434
Lamp 137
Lid 109
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 106
Opening 109
Opening, from inside 110
Tie-down rings 267
Trunk lid 111
Trunk lid emergency release 116
Unlocking in an emergency 400
Unlocking/opening,
KEYLESS-GO* 107
Unlocking/opening,
SmartKey 101
Valet locking 117
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Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 267
Instructions 266, 316
Load limit 316
Roof rack* 261
Split rear bench seat 264
Terminology 337
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 339
Vehicle recovery services,
Stolen (Tele Aid) 285
Vehicle status message memory 149
Vehicle status messages 368
Vehicle system settings,
Control system 141
Vehicle tool kit 394
Vehicle washing 346
VIN 438, 439W
Warning indicators
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 259
Warning sounds
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 77
Parking brake 54
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 259, 260
Seat belt telltale 363, 364
Warranty coverage 10, 437
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 449
Washing the vehicle 346
Wear pattern, Tires 340
Weights, Vehicle 447
Wheel
Bolts 398
Change 416
Collapsible wheel chock 394
Removing 418
Spare 416
Tightening torque 419
Wrench 394
Wheels, Sizes 443
Wheels, Tires and 313Window curtain air bags 70
Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Cleaning 57, 351
Defogging 190, 200
Windshield washer fluid 312, 455
Message in display 393
Mixing ratio 455
Refilling 312
Reservoir level 449
Wiping 57
Windshield washer system 449, 455
Windshield wipers 56
Cleaning wiper blades 351
Replacing wiper blades 413
Winter driving 341
Block heater (Canada only) 342
Snow chains 342
Tires 341
Winter driving instructions 299
Winter tires 341
Wood trims, cleaning 354
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly.
For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s
Manual might differ from your vehicle. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior autho-
rization in writing.
Press time May 8, 2006
GSP / TIP
Printed in Germany
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.