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27 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
LLeft turn signal
indicator lamp
2
vESP
® warning lamp
381
3
Speedometer
4
Multifunction display
151
5
lDistance warning lamp
Vehicles without Distronic*:
Warning lamp without func-
tion. It illuminates when the
ignition is on. It should go out
when the engine is running.
387
6
KRight turn signal
indicator lamp
7
Coolant temperature
indicator with:
149
•Coolant temperature
warning lamp
386
Item
Page
8
Tachometer with:1Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp
390
-Antilock Brake System
(ABS) indicator lamp
380
388
BLow beam headlamp
indicator lamp
56
AHigh beam headlamp
indicator lamp
142
9
Main odometer with:
Gear selector lever
position
52
Program mode
190
a
Clock with:
171
;Brake warning lamp,
USA only
383
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
383
Item
Page
úEngine malfunction
indicator lamp,
USA only
384
±Engine malfunction
indicator lamp,
Canada only
384
HLow tire pressure tell-
tale*, Canada only
391
qPreglow indicator
lamp, diesel engine
only
53
b
Fuel display with:AFuel tank reserve
warning lamp
387
c
Reset button for:
Resetting trip odometer
149
Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination
148
Confirming new time
settings
171
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210 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlDeactivating
Press button or Q
(page 206) or (
page 207).
The
AUTO
indicator for air volume in the
display4 (
page 206) or
(
page 207) goes out. The automatic
function for air volume is switched off,
and air volume is controlled according
to the desired setting. Automatic air
distribution remains switched on.
or
Press air distribution button5
(page 206) or (
page 207).
The
AUTO
indicator for air distribution in
the display4 (
page 206) or
(
page 207) goes out. The automatic
function for air distribution is switched
off, and air distribution is controlled ac-
cording to the desired position. Auto-
matic air volume remains switched on.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls1 and7
(page 206) or (
page 207) to separate-
ly adjust the air temperature on each side
of the passenger compartment. You
should raise or lower the temperature set-
ting in small increments, preferably start-
ing at 72°F (22°C). The climate control will
adjust to the set temperature as fast as
possible.
Increasing
Turn temperature control1 and/or
7 (
page 206) or (
page 207)
slightly clockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.Decreasing
Turn temperature control1 and/or
7 (
page 206) or (
page 207)
slightly counterclockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
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503 Index
CD player 162
Center console
Lower part 30
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp 393
Upper part 29
Central locking
Automatic 127, 176
Locking/unlocking from inside 127
Central locking switch 127
Certification label 476
Checking
Oil level 327
Checking tire pressure electronically with
the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*,
(Canada only) 345
Children in the vehicle 88
Air bags 71
Blocking of rear window operation 95
Indicator lamp, front passenger front
air bag 81
Infant and child restraint systems 89
LATCH-type child seat anchors 94
Cigarette lighter 288Climate control system
4-zone automatic climate
control 220
Air conditioning refrigerant 495
Air conditioning, Cooling 217, 233
Air distribution 211, 228
Air recirculation mode 214, 231
Air volume 212, 229
Automatic mode 209, 226
Control panel, Rear 219, 235
Deactivating system 209, 225
Dual-zone automatic climate
control 204
Front defroster 212, 229
Maximum cooling MAX COOL 214,
230
Rear climate control 235
Residual engine heat (REST) 218,
234
Clock 27, 171
Setting time 172
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 360
Collapsible tire 487
Collapsible wheel chock 434COMAND see separate COMAND operat-
ing instructions
Combination filter with pollutant-sensitive
air-recirculation mode 233
Combination switch 57, 141
Control system 151
Multifunction display 151
Multifunction steering wheel 152
Resetting to factory settings 166
Control system menus 154
AMG 157
AUDIO 161
Distronic* 163
NAV* 163
Settings 166
Standard display 157
TEL* 181
Trip computer 179
Vehicle status message memory 164
Control system submenus 153
Convenience 178
Instrument cluster 169
Lighting 173
Time/Date 171
Vehicle 176
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504 IndexConvenience submenu
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature 178
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 179
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 499
Capacities 493
Checking coolant level 330
Messages in display 414, 415, 416
Temperature 320
Temperature indicator 149
Warning lamp 386
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 142
Cruise control 249
Cup holders 284
Curb weight 360
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 17
D
Date display, setting 172, 173
Daytime running lamp mode 139
Setting 173, 174
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 213, 230
Defrosting, Front 212, 229Defrosting, Rear 203
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 175
Interior lighting 176
Department of Transportation see DOT
Diesel fuel 322
Difficulties
While driving 60
With starting 54
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 157
Dimensions, vehicle 489
Direction of rotation (tires) 336
Displays
Digital speedometer 157
Distronic* 255
Maintenance service indicator 366
Messages in display 411
Multifunction display 151
Outside temperature 151, 170
Symbol messages 411
Text messages 398
Vehicle status message memory 165
Vehicle system settings, Control
system 151Distance to empty (Range), Trip
computer 181
Distronic* 252
Activating/deactivating 258
Cleaning system sensor 373
Control system 163
Distance warning function 261
Driving hints 262
Menu 257
Messages in display 399
Sensor cover 373
Warning and indicator lamps 255
Door
Entry lamps 147
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 36
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 37, 116
Message in display 430
Opening from inside/outside 119
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 300
Unlocking, Mechanical key 436
Door control panel 34
Door handle 34
Doors
Locking/unlocking from outside 112
DOT 360