431 Index
A
ABS 27, 88
Indicator lamp 324–325, 327
LOW RANGE mode 90
Messages in display 340
Accelerator position (Automatic
transmission) 166
Accessory weight 304
Accident
In case of 61
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 190
Air recirculation mode 188
Anti-theft alarm system 97
Central locking (control system) 155
Defrost 187
Easy-entry/exit feature 156
ESP
®95
Exterior headlamps 56
Exterior lamps 118
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 178Headlamps 56
Immobilizer 96
Rear window defroster 181
Windshield defroster 181
Windshield wipers 58
Adding
Coolant 275
Engine oil 273
Additional turn signals 378
Adjusting 41
Air distribution 186
Air volume 186
Exterior rear view mirrors 46
Head restraint fore and aft
adjustment 43
Head restraint height 43
Head restraint height, rear seats 110
Instrument cluster illumination 130
Interior rear view mirror 46
Mirrors 46
Multicontour seat* 109Seat backrest tilt 43
Seat cushion depth 109
Seat cushion tilt 43
Seat fore and aft adjustment 43
Seat height 43
Seats 41
Steering column in/out 45
Steering column up/down 45
Steering wheel 44
Advanced TPMS
Messages in display 342–343,
361–362
Air bags 70
BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system 81
Front 73
Safety guidelines 72
Window curtain air bags 74
Air conditioning 189
Air conditioning refrigerant 425
Air distribution
Adjusting 186
435 Index
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 304
COMAND see separate operating
instructions
Combination switch 25, 122
High beam flasher 57, 122
High beam headlamps 122
Turn signals 57
Windshield wipers 58
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 261
Control system 133
Audio menu 141
Convenience submenu 156
Display digital speedometer 140
Display outside temperature 140
Functions 135, 137, 139
Instrument cluster submenu 149
Lighting submenu 151
Menus 136, 137, 139
Multifunction display 133
Multifunction steering wheel 134
NAVI menu 144
Satellite radio (USA only) 142
Selecting radio system 141
Settings menu 146Standard display menu 140
Submenus 135, 137, 139
TEL menu 159
Trip computer menu 157
Vehicle status message memory
menu 144
Vehicle submenu 154
Convenience feature 194
Convenience submenu 156
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature 156
Coolant 274, 427
Adding 275
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 428
Capacities 422
Checking level 274
Messages in display 347–350
Temperature 263
Temperature gauge 131
Coolant level
Checking 266, 274
Coolant temperature gauge 27
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps 122
Crossing obstacles 258Cruise control 197
Canceling 198
Driving downhill 198
Driving uphill 198
Fine adjustment 199
Message in display 350
Setting current speed 198
Setting speed 199
Cruise control lever 198
Cup holders 219
In front passenger footwell 220
In rear passenger footwell 220
Next to armrest 219
Curb weight 304
439 Index
G
Garage door opener 32, 236
Gasoline see Fuel
Gasoline additives 427
GAWR 305
Gear range
Automatic transmission 167
Shifting into optimal 169
Transfer case 170
Gear range limit
Canceling 169
Gear selector lever 27, 162, 373
Cleaning 321
Lock 54
Position 164
Position (automatic
transmission) 27, 163
Unlocking manually 373
Global
Locking 102
Unlocking 102
Glove box 25, 215
Closing 215
Locking and unlocking
separately 216
Opening 215Good visibility 177
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GTW 305
GVW 305
GVWR 305
H
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 321
Hazard warning flasher 124
Switching off 124
Switching on 124
Head restraints 108
Power seats 43
Headlamp cleaning system 275
Headlamps
Automatic control 118
Cleaning 318
Cleaning system 177, 275
Switching off 64
Switching on 56
Washer fluid 430
Washer system 430
Headlight switch-off delay see Delayed
switch-off, exterior lampsHeadliner
Cleaning 321
Heated seats 112
Heated steering wheel 225
Height adjustment
Head restraints 43
Seat belt outlet 52
Steering wheel 44
High beam flasher 57, 122
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 355
Replacing bulbs 378
Switching on 122
High mounted brake lamp 378
Message in display 354
Hood 267
Closing 269
Message in display 353
Opening 267
Hydroplaning 249
I
Identification labels 412
Certification label 412
Ignition
Switching on 54
Ignition (Position in starter switch) 39
442 Index
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 411
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 356
Replacing bulbs 378
LOW RANGE - ABS 90
Lowering
Vehicle 394
Lubricants
Technical data 422
M
Main dimensions 420
Maintenance 311
Maintenance service
Basic service (Service A) 311
Calling up the maintenance service
indicator display 313
Extended service (Service B) 311
Overdue 313
Types 313
When due 311
Maintenance service indicator
Calling up 313
Clearing 313
Maintenance service indicator display
Calling up 313Maintenance service indicator
message 311
Clearing 312
Malfunction
Displaying 145
Rear Parking Assist 203
Manual headlamp mode 118
Manual operation
Interior lighting control 126
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 372
Locking the vehicle 371
Tilt/sliding sunroof 374
Unlocking gear selector lever 373
Unlocking the driver’s door 370
Unlocking the tailgate 371
Maximum load rating 305
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 305
Maximum tire inflation pressure 305
Mechanical key 370
Removing 370Memory function 114
Recalling positions from
memory 115
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 116
Storing key dependent settings 115
Menus 135
Audio 141
In control system 136, 137, 139
NAVI 144
Standard display 140
Submenus 135
TEL 159
Trip computer 157
Vehicle status message memory 144
Messages in the multifunction
display 338
Symbol messages 344–365
Text messages 340–343
Middle tunnel
Fuse box in 407
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 149
443 Index
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 178
Adjusting 46
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirror 177
Exterior rear view mirrors 46
Interior rear view mirror 46
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 116
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MON 265
Monitoring reach
Rear Parking Assist 201
Mph or km/h in speedometer
setting 149
Multicontour seat* 109
Multifunction display 133
Selecting language 149
Multifunction display messages
ABS 340
Advanced TPMS 342–343, 361–362
Backup lamp 357
Battery 344–345
Brake fluid 346
Brake lamps 354Brake pads 347
Coolant 347–350
Cruise control 350
Doors 350
Electronic systems 365
Engine oil 351–352
ESP
®341
Front fog lamps 355
Fuel 365
Fuel filler cap 353
Fuel reserve tank 353
High beam headlamps 355
High mounted brake lamp 354
Hood 353
Key 353
Lamps, exterior 354–359
License plate lamps 356
Light sensor 354
Low beam headlamps 356
Parking brake 347
Parking lamps 356
Rear fog lamp 357
Side marker lamps 355
SRS 360
Tail lamps 357
Tailgate 364Tele Aid 364
Telephone* 364
Tires 342–343, 361–362
Transfer case 363
Turn signal lamps 358–359
Washer fluid 365
Multifunction steering wheel 28, 134
Buttons 134
N
Navigation system
Operating 144
See separate COMAND operating
instructions
Night security illumination 120
Setting 153
Normal occupant weight 305
445 Index
Parking lamp, front
Replacing bulbs 380
Parking lamps
Messages in display 356
Replacing bulbs 378
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirror 116
Exterior rear view mirrors 178
Parktronic see Rear Parking Assist
Partition net* 210
Installing behind front seats 212
Installing behind rear seat bench 211
Loosening 213
Removing and storing 213
Parts service 410
Passenger compartment 252
Interior lighting 127
Interior rear view mirror 46
Main fuse box in 406
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 218
Storage bags 217
Passenger footwell
Fuse box in 406
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 245Phone book
Loading 160
Quick search 160
Phone number
Dialing 160
Redialing 161
Plastic and rubber parts, cleaning 320
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 414
Positions (memory function)
Recalling from memory 115
Storing into memory 115
Potential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated
tires 294
Power assistance 246
Power seat
Adjusting head restraint fore and aft
adjustment 43
Adjusting head restraint height 43
Adjusting seat backrest tilt 43
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 43
Adjusting seat height 43
Seat fore and aft adjustment 43
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 195
Convenience feature 194Summer opening feature 193
Power washer 315
Power windows 192
Blocking of rear door window
operation 86
Convenience feature 194
Side windows 192
Summer opening feature 193
Practical hints
First aid kit 366
Fuses 405
Spare wheel 368
Towing the vehicle 401
Vehicle jack 367
Vehicle tool kit 366
Premium unleaded gasoline 426
Problems
While driving 61
Product information 9
Production options weight 306
PSI 306
Q
Quick search
Phone book 160
450 Index
Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 155
Differential locks 175
ESP
®95
Front axle differential lock 176
Headlamps 56
Heated steering wheel 225
Rear axle differential lock 176
Transfer case differential lock 175
Windshield wipers 58
Symbol messages
Multifunction display 344–365
T
Tachometer 27, 132
Overspeed range 132
Tail lamps 385
Cleaning 318
Messages in display 357
Replacing bulbs 378
Tailgate
Closing 106
Message in display 364
Opening 105
Unlocking in an emergency 371Tar stains 315
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 425
Brake fluid 425
Coolant 422
Coolants 427
Electrical system 419
Engine 415
Engine oil 425
Engine oil additives 425
Fuel requirements 426
Fuels 422
Gasoline additives 427
Lubricants 422
Main dimensions 420
Premium unleaded gasoline 426
Rims and tires 416
Weights and ratings 421
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 424, 430
Tele Aid 229
Initiating an emergency call
manually 231
Message in display 364Tele Aid*
Call priority 235
Emergency calls 230
Information 233
Remote door unlock 235
Roadside Assistance 232
SOS button 231
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 236
System self-check 230
Telephone
Answering a call 160
Dialing a number from the phone
book 160
Ending a call 160
Loading phone book 160
Operating 159
Redialing 161
Telephone cradle
Changing 228
451 Index
Telephone* 226
Changing mobile phone cradle 228
Inserting in cradle 227
Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 228
Message in display 364
Removing from cradle 228
Telephone* tray
Armrest 216
Below armrest 216
Temperature
Setting interior temperature 185
Tires 287
Text messages
Multifunction display 340–343
Tie-down rings (cargo compartment) 209
Tightening torque (wheel bolts) 395
Tilt/sliding sunroof 195
Automatic opening 196
Closing 196, 374
Opening 196, 374
Opening fully 196
Stopping 196
TIN 306
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 307Tire and Loading Information 281
Tire and loading terminology 304
Tire care and maintenance 278
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 286, 288
Tire inspection 278
Tire load rating 306
Tire ply composition and material
used 306
Tire speed rating 250, 297, 306
Tire terminology 304
Tire traction 249
Tires 277, 416
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS) 289
Advanced TPMS malfunction
telltale 335
Combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA only 27
Direction of rotation 280
Driving instructions 248
Low tire pressure telltale 335
Messages in display 342–343,
361–362
Retreads 277Rims and tires 416
Rotating 307
Service life 278
Temperature 287, 303
Tread depth 279, 309
Wear pattern 308
Winter 309
Tongue Weight Rating see TWR
Tools 366
Total load limit 306
Tow-away alarm 30, 98
Arming 98
Disarming 98
Disarming for transport 98
Tow-away alarm system
Canceling alarm 98
Towing eye, front 404
Towing eye, rear 404
Towing the vehicle 401
Stranded vehicle 404
Towing the vehicle - various problem
scenarios 403
Traction 307