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510 IndexLamps, indicator and warning
ABS 27, 380
Battery (SmartKey) 113, 117
Brakes 383
CHECK ENGINE 384, 385
Coolant 386
Distance warning lamp* 255
Engine diagnostics 384, 385
Engine malfunction 27, 384, 385
ESP
®
27, 381, 382
Fog lamps 140
Front passenger front air bag off 29,
74, 81, 393, 394
Fuel reserve 27, 387
High beam headlamps 27
Instrument cluster 380, 381, 382,
383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 390, 391
Low beam headlamps 27
Seat belt telltale 27
Seat belts 388
Seat belts telltale 388
SRS 69
Turn signals 27
Language, Setting 169
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-
dren in the vehicleLicense plate lamps 445
Messages in display 423
Replacing bulbs 449
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 375
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 288
Lighting
Daytime running lamp mode 139
Lighting, Exterior and interior 137
Limp-Home Mode 197
Loading 273
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting 174
Lock button
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 65
Locking the vehicle 61
In an emergency 437
Loss of
Key, Mechanical 119
Key, SmartKey 119
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 119
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 475Low beam headlamps 56
Indicator lamp 27
Replacing bulbs 444
Switching on 56
Lubricants 491
Lumbar support 131
M
Maintenance 12
Calling up service indicator 368
Clearing service indicator
message 367
FSS (Canada vehicles) 366
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 366
Resetting service indicator 368
Service indicator 366
Service indicator message 366
Service term exceeded 367
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program E 63 AMG 194
Deactivating 196
Maximum load rating, Tires 360
Maximum loaded vehicle weight, Tire infla-
tion pressure 360
Maximum tire inflation pressure 361
Mechanical key 436
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511 Index
Memory function see Seats
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel
Mirrors
Adjusting 47
Auto-dimming 198
Exterior rear view mirror 47
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 200
Interior rear view mirror 47
MON 322
Multicontour seat* 131
Multifunction display 151
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Selecting language 169
Multifunction display messages
ABS 398, 413
Batteries 412
Brake fluid 413
Brake pads 412
Check engine 384, 385
Coolant 414, 415, 416
Cruise control 399
Distronic* 399Door 430
Engine oil 418
ESP
®
398, 402, 413
Fog lamps 422, 423, 424, 425
Hood 430
Light sensor 424
Parking brake 413
Parking lamps 423
PRE-SAFE®
398, 407
Reserve fuel 419
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 420,
421
SRS 429
Taillamps 425
Tele Aid 429
Telephone* 430
Tires 427
Trunk 430
Turn signals 426
Windshield washer fluid 430
Multifunction steering wheel 28, 152
Button operation 152N
NAV* menu 163
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating
instructions 163
Net, parcel 284
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 184, 186
Night security illumination 140
Normal occupant weight 361
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 477
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 361
Occupant safety 68
Air bags 70
Children and air bags 71
Children in the vehicle 88
Fastening the seat belt 49
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 79
Infant and child restraint systems 89
LATCH-type child seat anchors 94
OCS 75
Seat belts 49, 72
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512 IndexOCS 75
Self-test 80
Odometer 151
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting
Gear selector lever 191
Steering wheel gearshift
control* 192
Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 372
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 366, 367
Overhead control panel 31
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) 319
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 370
Panic alarm 96
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 245
Cleaning 375
Opening/closing 246
Opening/closing in an
emergency 439
Stopping 248
Synchronizing 248Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 284
Parking 61, 313
On hills 61, 313
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 61, 313
Parking brake 55, 62
Message in display 413
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 136, 200
Gear position 52
Parktronic*
Activating/deactivating 272
Cleaning system sensors 373
Malfunctioning 272
Minimum distance 270
Range 269
System sensors 373
Warning indicators 25, 271
Parts service 474
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lampPassenger compartment
Interior lighting 145
Interior rear view mirror 47
Main fuse box 470
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 284
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 309
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 375
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 434
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 478
Positions (Memory function) see Seats
Power assistance 310
Power outlet 289
Power seat see Seats
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 242
Power tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
Emergency operations 439
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515 Index
Shifting, Automatic transmission 184
Side impact air bags 75
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 372
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 361
Ski bag* (Canada only) 274
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 113
Snow chains 365
Snow tires 364
Spare fuses 469
Spare wheel 432
Mounting 452
Speed settings
Cruise control 251
Distronic* 259
Speedometer 27, 255
SRS 68
Indicator lamp 27, 390
Message in display 429
Standing water, Driving through 317
Starter switch 37
Positions 37
Starting difficulties, Engine 54Starting, Engine 52
Steering column 45
Steering wheel 45
Buttons 28
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch
gearshifting*
Automatic transmission 192
Steering wheel, Cleaning 376
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 301
Storage compartments 32
Cup holder 285
Glove box 282
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 282
Rear armrest 283
Rear center console 282
Ruffled storage bags 283
Storing
Tires 335
Submenus
In control system
Submenus see Control system menus and
submenus
Sun visors 201
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade* 202Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 265
For sporty driving style 265
Suspension tuning see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 15
T
Tachometer 27, 149
Overspeed range 149
Tail lamps 448
Cleaning lenses 372
Messages in display 425
Replacing bulbs 448
Taillamps
Messages in display 425
Tar stains 370
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516 IndexTechnical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 495
Brake fluid 495
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. 491
Coolant 498
Electrical system 488
Engine 479
Engine oil additives 495
Engine oils 495
Fuel requirements 496
Gasoline additives 497
Premium unleaded gasoline 496
Rims and tires 481
Weight 490
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 494
Tele Aid 294
Emergency calls 295
Information 298
Initiating an emergency call
manually 297
Messages in display 429
Remote door unlock 300
Roadside Assistance 297
SOS button 297Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 301
System self-check 295
Telephone* 28, 181, 291
Answering/ending a call 182
Changing mobile phone cradle 293
Compartment 285
Hands-free microphone 31
Inserting in mobile phone cradle 292
Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 294
Message in display 430
Operation 181
Phone book 183
Redialing 183
Temperature
Coolant 149
Interior temperature 210, 227
Outside 170
Setting display unit 170
Tether attachment points, see Children in
the vehicle
Tie-down rings, Trunk 280
Tightening torque 458
Time 172, 173
Setting minutes 172TIN 361
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 362
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 337
Tire and loading terminology 359
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 341
Checking tire pressure electronically
with the Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS)*, (Canada only) 345
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire load rating 361
Tire ply composition and material
used 361
Tire speed rating 362
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517 Index
Tires 333, 481
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*,
(Canada only) 345
Advanced TPMS malfunction
telltale 391
Air pressure 341
Care and maintenance 334
Chains 365
Cleaning 335
Direction of rotation, Spinning 336
Driving instructions 313
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 342
Inflation pressure 342, 349
Information Placard 337
Inspection 334
Load rating 361
Messages in display 427
Ply composition and material
used 361
Problems under-/overinflation 349
Retreads 333
Rims and tires 481
Rotation 362
Service life 334Sizes 482
Snow 364
Spare wheel
Speed rating 315, 352, 362
Storing 335
Temperature 342, 358
Terminology 359
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Traction 314, 362
Tread 362
Tread depth 335, 364
Treadwear indicators 362
Wear pattern 362, 363
Winter 364
Tools 434
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 92
Total load limit 362
Towing eye bolt 468
Towing the vehicle 466
Tow-start 464, 466
Traction 362
Transmission fluid level 329
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear
selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmissionTraveling abroad 317
Tread 362
Tread depth 335, 364
Treadwear indicators 362
Trip computer 179
Trip odometer 149
Trunk
Cargo area 279
Closing the lid 122
Fuse box 470
Lamp 147
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 118
Message in display 430
Opening 120, 121
Tie-down rings 280
Trunk lid emergency release 125
Unlocking in an emergency 437
Valet locking 126
Turn signals 57
Additional in mirrors 444
Bulbs 444
Cleaning lenses 372
Indicator lamps 27
Messages in display 426
Replacing bulbs 447
Turning off engine 63