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459 Index
C
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuels/lubricants 449
Cargo tie-down rings 243
Carpets, cleaning 339
Catalytic converter 281
CD player 151
Center console
Lower part 30
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp 353
Upper part 29
Central locking
Automatic 118
Locking/unlocking from inside 118
Switching on/off (control
system) 165
Central locking switch 118
Certification label 300
Checking tire pressure electronically with
the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System* (Advanced TPMS*), (Canada
only) 309Checking tire pressure electronically with
the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only) 306
Children in the vehicle 84
Air bags 67
Indicator lamp, front passenger front
air bag 76
Infant and child restraint systems 84
LATCH-type child seat anchors 88
Override switch for rear passenger
compartment 89
Cigarette lighter 250
Climate control system
Air conditioning refrigerant 451
Air conditioning, Cooling 203
Air distribution 197
Air recirculation mode 200
Air volume 198
Automatic mode 196
Control panel, Rear 204
Deactivating system 196
Front defroster 199
Maximum cooling MAX COOL 200
Rear climate control 204
Residual engine heat (REST) 203Clock 27, 159
Setting time 159
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 323
Collapsible tire
Inflating 416
Collapsible wheel chock 395
COMAND see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination filter with pollutant-sensitive
air-recirculation mode 202
Combination switch 55, 132
Control system 141
Functions 145
Multifunction display 141
Multifunction steering wheel 142
Resetting to factory default 155
Control system menus 144, 145
AUDIO 150
Distronic* 153
NAV* 152
Settings 154
Standard display 147
TEL* 168
Trip computer 167
Vehicle status message memory 153
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470 IndexPliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 393
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 436
Positions (Memory function) see Seats
Power assistance 272
Power outlet 251
Power seat see Seats 43
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 212
Opening/closing 212
Opening/closing in an
emergency 400
Stopping 214
Synchronizing 214
Power washer 333
Power windows 207
Cleaning 337
Operating 207
Rear door window, blocking
operation 89
Side windows 207
Synchronizing 209Practical hints 342
PRE-SAFE
®
Messages in display 358
Problems
While driving 58
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 324
Program mode see Automatic transmis-
sion, Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 177
PSI 324
Push-start see Tow-start
R
RACETIMER 148
Radio
Selecting stations 151
Selecting stations (satellite*) 151
Radio transmitters 280
Range (distance to empty) 168Reading lamp
Front 135
Rear 136
Rear door ashtray see Ashtrays 250
Rear door window
Blocking operation 89
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamp 406
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
Rear storage compartment in the rear cen-
ter console 245
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 189
Rear window sunshade* 188
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 324
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele
Aid) 263
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 451
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Refueling 283
Regular checks 285
Reminder, seat belts see Seat belts, Tell-
tale
Remote control see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 262
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signals 407
Brake lamps 407
Front lamps 407
Headlamps 405
High beam headlamps 408
High mounted brake lamp 407
License plate lamps 409
Low beam headlamps 408
Parking lamps 409
Side marker lamps 407
Tail lamps 409
Turn signal lamps 408
Reporting safety defects 18
Research octane number see RON
Reserve fuel
Message in display 378Reset button in the instrument
cluster 138, 155
Reset tool (Active head restraints) 401
Restraint system see Children in the vehi-
cle
Retaining hooks 243
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 171, 173
Rims 324, 438
Roadside assistance 12
Button 260
RON 284
Roof rack* 239
Rotating tires 326
Rubber parts, cleaning 338
Run Flat Indicator* 304
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 91
Occupant 64
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat beltsSatellite radio* 151
Seat belt force limiter 81
Seat belts 78
Children in the vehicle 84
Cleaning 339
Fastening 48
Height adjustment 50
Proper use of 50, 79
Safety guidelines 68
Telltale 27, 348, 349
Warning lamp 348, 349
Seating capacity 297
Seats 41, 120
Adjusting 41
Easy entry/exit feature* 45
Heater* 123
Memory function 125
Multicontour seat* 122
Ventilation* 124
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 243
Selecting display 158
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Speedometer 27
Selecting display mode 157
SRS 64
Indicator lamp 27, 350
Messages in display 386
Standing lamps 128
Standing water, Driving through 279
Starter switch 38
Starter switch positions 38
Starting difficulties 52
Starting position 38
Starting the engine
SmartKey 51
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 52
Steering wheel 28
Adjustment 44
Buttons 28
Cleaning 339
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch
gearshifting*
Automatic transmission 179
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 263Storage compartments 32, 244
Center armrest 244
Cup holder 247
Glove box 244
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 246
Rear armrest 245
Rear center console 245
Ruffled storage bags 246
Under seat 245
Storing
Positions into memory (Memory
function*) 126
Tires 295
Submenus see Control system submenus
Substitute bulbs see Auxiliary bulbs
Sun visors 187
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade*, rear window 188
Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 231
For sporty driving style 231
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 15T
Tachometer 27, 139
Overspeed range 139
Tail lamps
Messages in display 384, 385
Replacing bulbs 409
Tar stains 333
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 451
Brake fluid 451
Capacities fuels, lubricants etc. 449
Coolant 453
Dimensions 448
Electrical system 447
Engine 437
Engine oil additives 451
Engine oils 451
Fuel requirements 452
Gasoline additives 453
Premium unleaded gasoline 452
Rims and tires 438
Weights 448
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 450
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Vacuum line routing diagram label 435
Valet locking 117
Vehicle
Battery 420
Care 332
Control system, settings menu 141
Dimensions 448
Individual settings 154
Locking/unlocking 102
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 396, 397
Lowering 418
Modifications and alterations, operat-
ing safety 16
Towing 425
Washing 334
Weights 448
Vehicle jack 394
Vehicle level control see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)
Vehicle lighting
Checking 285Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 243
Instructions 239
Load limit 296
Roof rack* 239
Ski bag* 240
Terminology 323
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 325
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele
Aid) 263
Vehicle status message memory 153
Vehicle tool kit 393
Vehicle washing 332
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 227
Distronic* 222
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 80
Parking brake 53
Parktronic* 235
Seat belt telltale 349Warranty coverage 433
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 292
Washing the vehicle 332
Wear pattern, Tires 326
Weights, Vehicle 448
Wheel
Change 412
Removing 415
Spare 391
Tightening torque 418
Wheels, Sizes 439
Wheels, Tires and 293
Window curtain air bags 70
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning 337
Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades 337
Defogging 199
Windshield washer fluid 292
Messages in display 389
Refilling 292
Wiping 58