Contents
At the gas station .............................. 303
Refueling ...................................... 303
Check regularly
and before a long trip ................... 305
Engine compartment ......................... 306
Hood ............................................ 306
Engine oil ..................................... 308
Transmission fluid level ................ 309
Coolant ........................................ 310
Battery ......................................... 311
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system* ......... 312
Tires and wheels ................................ 313
Important guidelines .................... 313
Tire care and maintenance........... 314
Direction of rotation ..................... 316
Loading the vehicle ...................... 316
Recommended
tire inflation pressure ................... 321
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 323
MOExtended system* .................. 326
Tire labeling.................................. 327
Load identification ....................... 331
DOT,
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ... 332
Maximum tire load ....................... 333Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 334
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) .............. 335
Tire ply material ............................ 336
Tire and loading terminology......... 337
Rotating tires ................................ 340
Winter driving ..................................... 341
Winter tires ................................... 341
Block heater (Canada only) ........... 342
Snow chains.................................. 342
Maintenance....................................... 343
Maintenance
service indicator message ............ 343
Clearing the maintenance
service indicator message ............ 344
Maintenance
service term exceeded.................. 344
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display ............... 345
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator ........................... 345
Vehicle care........................................ 346
Cleaning and care of vehicle ......... 346
Practical hints.................................. 355
What to do if …? ................................. 356
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 356
Lamp in center console ................ 366
Vehicle status messages
in the multifunction display .......... 368
Where will I find...? ............................. 394
First aid kit.................................... 394
Vehicle tool kit.............................. 394
Minispare wheel............................ 397
Spare wheel bolts ......................... 398
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 399
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 399
Locking the vehicle ....................... 400
Manually unlocking
the gear selector lever .................. 401
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 402
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ........... 402
Resetting activated head restraints.... 403
Resetting
activated head restraints .............. 403
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 404
SmartKey / SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* ....................... 404
325 Operation
Tires and wheels
Reactivating the Run Flat Indicator
The tire inflation pressure monitor must be
reactivated in the following situations:
If you have changed the tire inflation
pressure
If you have replaced the wheels or tires
If you have installed new wheels or
tires
Using the tire placard on the driver’s
door B-pillar or, if available, the inside
of the fuel filler flap, make sure the tire
inflation pressure of all four tires is
correct.
Switch on the ignition (page 36).
Make sure the standard display menu
appears in the multifunction display
(
page 146).
Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the following message appears in
the multifunction display:
Press the reset button in the
instrument cluster (
page 138).
The following message will appear in
the multifunction display:
Restart
Run Flat Indicator?
Cancel
Yes
If you wish to confirm activation:
Press buttonæ.
The following message will appear in
the multifunction display:
Run Flat Indicator
restarted
After a certain “learning phase”, the Run
Flat Indicator checks the set pressure val-
ues for all four tires.
If you wish to cancel activation:
Press buttonç.
or
Wait until the message
Restart
Run Flat Indicator?
Cancel
Yes
disappears.
Warning!G
The Run Flat Indicator can only warn you in
a reliable manner if you have set the correct
tire inflation pressures for each tire.
If an incorrect tire inflation pressure was
set, the system will monitor the pressure
according to the incorrect value.
457 Index
A
ABS 27, 88
Malfunction indicator lamp 356
Messages in display 370
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission 172
Accessory weight 337
Accident 58
Active head restraints 79
Resetting 403
Air bags 65
Children 80
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 74
Front side impact air bags 70
Front, Driver 69
Front, Passenger 69
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 70
Rear side impact air bags* 70
Safety guidelines 68
Window curtain 70
Air conditioning refrigerant 450
Air conditioning system
see Climate control systemAir conditioning, Cooling 192, 204
Air distribution 188, 199
Air pressure see Tires, Inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 190, 201
Air vents 193, 206
Air volume 188, 200
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 394, 418
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 453, 454
Antiglare, Rear view mirror 179, 180
Anti-theft systems 94
Anti-theft alarm system 94
Immobilizer 94
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 270, 271
Ashtrays 272, 273
Aspect ratio 337
ATF 309
AUDIO menu 147
CD player (CD, MP3-CD) 148
Radio station 147
Radio station (satellite*) 147
Search function 161Audio system 207
Button and soft key operation 210
CD changer* 226
CD operation 223
Emergency calls "911" 243
MP3 224
Operating and display elements 208
Operating audio system 207
Operating safety 207
Radio operation 214
Sound system* 211
Switching on/off 210
Telephone* operation 207, 230
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirror 180
Automatic central locking,
Control system 118, 162
Automatic climate control see
Climate control system
Automatic headlamp mode see Headlamps
Automatic lighting control,
Interior lighting 136
Automatic locking when driving 118
Automatic shift program 174
459 Index
C
California retail buyers and
lessees, Important notice for 11
Call priority (Tele Aid) 284
Can holder see Cup holder
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants 448
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down rings 267
Carpets, cleaning 353
Catalytic converter 301
CD changer* 223
MP3 224
CD player 223
Control system 148
Center console 29
Lower part 30
Upper part 29
Central locking
Automatic 118, 162
Locking/unlocking from inside 118
Central locking switch 118
Certification label 438
Certification label, examples 438
Charcoal filter 203Children in the vehicle 80
Air bags 80
Blocking rear
side window operation 86
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 74
Infant and child
restraint systems 75, 80, 84
LATCH-type child seat anchors 85
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 70
Cigarette lighter 274
Climate control see
Climate control system
Climate control system
Air conditioning refrigerant 450
Air conditioning, Cooling 192, 204
Air distribution 188, 199
Air recirculation mode 190, 201
Air vents 193, 206
Air volume 188, 189, 200
Charcoal filter 203
Control panel,
Automatic climate control 195
Control panel,
Climate control 185Deactivating/Reactivating 187, 197
Defogging 200
Defrosting 200
Defrosting, rear window 183
Front defroster 189
MAXCOOL 201
Residual engine heat
and ventilation* (REST*) 205
Temperature 188, 198
Clock 27, 140, 156
Setting time 156
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 337
Collapsible wheel chock 394, 396
COMAND* see separate
COMAND operating instructions
Combination switch 55, 132
Control system 141
Functions 143
Multifunction display 141
Multifunction steering wheel 142
Resetting to factory default 151
467 Index
Lock buttons
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 62, 105
Trunk lid (KEYLESS-GO*) 106
Loss of keys 107
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 437
Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 27
Messages in display 388
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 407
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 407, 409
Switching on 27, 55
Lubricants 448M
Maintenance 12, 343
Calling up service indicator 345
Clearing service indicator 344
FSS (Canada vehicles) 343
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 343
Resetting service indicator 345
Service indicator 343
Service term exceeded 344
Maintenance system (U.S. vehicles) 343
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 201
Maximum load rating, Tires 338
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tire inflation pressure 338
Maximum tire inflation pressure 338
Mechanical key 399
Memory function see Seats, Power
Menus see Control system menus
Microphone, Hands-free 31
Minispare wheel see Spare wheelMirrors
Adjusting 45
Antiglare position 179
Auto-dimming 180
Exterior rear view mirrors 45
Interior rear view mirror 45
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MOE tires* see MOExtended system*
MOE* see MOExtended system*
MOExtended system* 420
MOExtended tires* 442
MON 304
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 224
Multicontour seat*
see Seats, Multicontour*
Multifunction display 141
Changing settings
see Control system menus and
Control system submenus
Selecting language 154
Symbol messages 378–393
Text messages 370–376