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466 Index
KEYLESS-GO* 101
Battery check lamp, SmartKey 105
Factory setting 104, 106
Ignition 38
Important notes 103
Lock button 62
Locking/unlocking 35, 62, 101
Locking/unlocking,
Global setting 104
Locking/unlocking, Global with
lock button on trunk lid 106
Locking/unlocking,
Selective setting 105
Loss of key 107
Messages in display 385
Remote control 101
Start / stop button 37
Starting the engine 51
Turning off the engine 61
Unlocking/opening trunk lid 107
Kickdown 172
Kilopascal 338L
Labels 438
Certification 438
Emission control information 439
Vacuum line routing diagram 439
Lamp sensor see Light sensor
Lamps, exterior 407
Light sensor 386
Messages in display 387–390
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 27, 356
Battery (SmartKey) 100, 105
Brakes 27, 358
Center console 366–367
CHECK ENGINE 359
Coolant 361
Coolant temperature 27, 139
Distance warning 27
Engine diagnostics 359
Engine malfunction 27, 359
ESP
®27, 362
Fog lamps 132
Front passenger front air bag off 69
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 366
Fuel reserve 27, 363High beam headlamp 27
Instrument cluster 356–365
Low beam headlamps 27
Parktronic system* warning indicators
(Canada only) 259
Seat belt telltale 27
SRS 27, 65, 365
Turn signals 27
Language, Setting 154
LATCH-type child seat anchors
see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in display 388
Replacing bulbs 407, 412
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 352
Light sensor
Messages in display 386
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting, Exterior and interior 128
Limp-home mode 178
Loading
Ski sack* (Canada only) 262
Loading see Vehicle loading
Loading the vehicle 316
Locator lighting 131, 159
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OCS 70
Self-test 74
Odometer 27
Oil level see Engine oil, checking level
One-touch gearshifting
Gear selector lever 175
Steering wheel
gearshift control* 177
Operating safety 207
Operating the vehicle
outside the USA or Canada 13
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 349
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 344
Overhead control panel 31P
Paintwork code 438
Paintwork, Cleaning 347
Panic alarm 87
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 269
Parking 59, 296
Over combustible materials 59, 296
Parking assist*
see Parktronic system* (Canada only)
Parking brake 53, 59
Message in display 379
Warning sounds 54
Parking lamps 128
Messages in display 388
Replacing bulbs 407, 410, 411
Parktronic system* (Canada only) 257
Cleaning system sensors 350
Malfunction 260
Range of the sensors 258
Switching on/off 260
Warning indicators 259
Warning sounds 259, 260
Parts service 436PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
see Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 300
Electrical outlet 275
Interior lighting 136
Interior rear view mirror 45
Main fuse box 432
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 269
Storage bags, rear side
of the front seats 269
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 293
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning 352
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 440
Positions (Memory function)
see Seats, Power
Power assistance 294
Power seat see Seats, Power
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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.