2007 MERCEDES-BENZ R320CDI remote control

342 Controls in detail
Useful features

If another hand-held remote control is
available for the same device, try the
programming steps again using that
other hand-held remote control. Make
sure new batteries are in the hand-held
remote control before beginning the
procedure.

Straighten the antenna wire from the
garage door opener assembly. This
may help improve transmitting and/or
receiving signals.
Compass
Calling up the compass
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until the
AIRMATIC/Compass menu
appears in the multifunction display.
The compass displays the direction
into which the vehicle is currently trav-
eling:
N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W orNW.
Example for compass display on vehicles
equipped with AIRMATIC*
iCertain types of garage door openers are
incompatible with the integrated remote control.
If you should experience further difficulties with
programming the integrated remote control,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center, or call Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (in the USA only) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service
(in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
iUSA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
(2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
iCanada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
iIf your vehicle is not equipped with
AIRMATIC*, the multifunction display will show
the compass only.

551 Index
D
Date display, Setting 181
Daytime running lamp mode 148
Setting 183
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 225, 240
Defrosting, Front 224, 239
Defrosting, Rear 217
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 185
Interior lighting 186
Department of Transportation see DOT
Diesel engine
Bleeding fuel system 505
Preglow indicator lamp 29
Diesel fuel see Fuel
Difficulties
While driving 63
With starting 57
Digital speedometer 159, 167
Dimensions, Vehicle 536
Direction of rotation (tires) 375Displays
Digital speedometer 159, 167
Distronic* 174, 274
Maintenance service indicator
message 407
Messages in the multifunction
display 433–471
Multifunction display 159
Outside temperature 158, 159, 167
Selecting 180
Showing malfunctions 175
Symbol messages 451
Text messages 435
Vehicle status message memory 174
Vehicle system settings,
Control system 163, 165, 176
Distance to empty (range), Trip
computer 191
Distance warning function* 191Distronic* 271
Activating 277
Cleaning system sensor 414
Control system 276
Deactivating 280
Distance warning function* 284
Driving hints 282
Messages in the multifunction
display 437
Warning and indicator lamps 274
Door
Entry lamps 155
Locking, In an emergency 479
Locking/unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 116
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 112
Messages in the multifunction
display 460
Opening from the inside 122
Opening from the outside 113
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 336
Unlocking, Mechanical key 478

552 Index
Door control panel 36
Door handle 36
Door windows see Power windows
DOT 396, 401
Drinking and driving 347
Driving 51
Abroad 356
Hydroplaning 352
In winter 354, 405
Instructions 51, 347
Problems 63
Safety systems 100
Systems 266
Through standing water 355
With Distronic* 282
Driving off 58
Driving safety systems
4-ETS 106
ABS 100
BAS 102
EBP 105
ESP
®102Driving systems 266
AIRMATIC* 285
Cruise control 266
Distronic* 271
Parktronic* 291
Rear view camera* 295
Driving tips 203
Kickdown 203
E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 132
Control system 190
EBP 105
Indicator and warning lamps 422
Electric air pump 502
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 535
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Electronic Traction System see 4-ETS
Emergency calls
Tele Aid* 331Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 514
First aid kit 472
Flat tire 497
Fuses 520
Hazard warning flasher 152
Instrument cluster,
Indicator lamps 420–428
Roadside Assistance 12, 333
Towing the vehicle 517
Emergency operation
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 478
Power tilt/sliding sunroof,
Manual operation* 481
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 336
Tailgate, Opening from the
inside 123
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 211
Emergency tensioning device see ETD

557 Index
Remote control 112
Replacing batteries 483
Selective settings 114
Starter switch positions 39
Starting the engine 54
Turning off the engine 67
Unlocking and opening, Power
tailgate* 115
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Batteries 120, 483
Battery check lamp 116
Checking battery condition 120
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 256
Closing the tilt/sliding panel*
(Convenience closing feature) 256
Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 256
Closing/locking, Power
tailgate* 128
Factory settings 119
Important notes 117
Locking/unlocking 39, 68, 116
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 119
Loss of 121Messages in the multifunction
display 461–462
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 254
Opening the tilt/sliding panel*
(Summer opening feature) 254
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 254
Remote control 116
Replacing batteries 483
Selective settings 119
Start/stop button 41
Starter switch positions 39, 41
Starting the engine 55
Turning off engine 67
Unlocking and opening, Power
tailgate* 121
Kickdown 203
Kilopascal 402L
Labels 526
Certification label 526
Emission control information 527
Engine number 527
Paint code 526
Vacuum line routing diagram 527
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) 527
Lamps, exterior 485
Front 485
Light sensor, Messages in the multi-
function display 463
Messages in display 465
Messages in the multifunction
display 463–468
Rear 485
Lamps, Indicator and warning
ABS 27, 420
Brakes 27, 421
Center console 31, 431
CHECK ENGINE 29, 423, 424
Engine diagnostics 29, 423, 424
ESP
®27, 425

562 Index
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 540
Refueling 360
Regular checks 362
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
SmartKey 112
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 116
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 336
Replacing bulbs 484
Backup lamps 484, 485, 491
Brake lamps 484, 485, 491
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 484, 485, 487, 489
Fog lamp, Rear 484, 485, 491, 492
Headlamps 484, 485, 487
License plate lamps 484, 485, 491,
493
Low beam headlamps 484, 485, 487
Parking lamps 484, 485, 487, 489,
491, 492
Side marker lamps, Front 484, 491
Side marker lamps, Rear 484, 485,
491, 492
Standing lamps 484, 485, 487, 489,
491, 492Tail lamps 484, 485, 491
Turn signal lamps 484, 485, 487,
489, 491
Reporting safety defects 18
Reset button, In instrument cluster 156
Reset tool
Active head restraints,
Depository 482
Residual heat utilization 245
Restraint system
See Children in the vehicle
See SRS
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 197, 201
Rims 403, 532
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance button see Tele Aid*
Roller sunblinds, Panorama roof* 261
RON 542
Roof rack* 297
Rubber parts, Cleaning 416
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 383S
Safety
Driving safety systems 100
Occupant safety 72
Reporting safety defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 172
Seat belt force limiter 82
Seat belt height adjustment 53
Seat belts 79
Children in the vehicle 84
Cleaning 417
Fastening 51
Height adjustment 53
Proper use of 53, 81
Safety guidelines 76
Telltale 29, 79, 426
Seat heating* see Seats 143
Seat ventilation* see Seats
Seating capacity 377

565 Index
Technical data 540
Air conditioning refrigerant 539
Brake fluid 539, 541
Coolant 539, 543
Dimensions, Vehicle 536
Electrical system 535
Engine 530
Engine oil 538, 540
Engine oil additives 540
Fuel requirements 542
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 538
Gasoline additives 542
Premium unleaded gasoline 541
Rims 532
Tires 532
Weights 537
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 539, 546
Tele Aid* 330
Call priority 336
Emergency calls 331
Hands-free microphone 33
Information 334
Initiating an emergency call
manually 332Messages in the multifunction
display 469
Remote door unlock 336
Roadside Assistance 333
SOS button 332
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 337
System self-check 331
Telephone cradle
Changing 329
Telephone* 327
Answering/ending a call 194, 195
Changing mobile phone cradle 329
Dialing a number from the phone
book 195
Hands-free microphone 33
Inserting in cradle 328
Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 329
Messages in the multifunction
display 469
Operation 193
Phone book* 195
Redialing 196
Removing from cradle 329Temperature
Coolant 166
Display mode, Status indicator 180
Interior temperature, setting see
Climate control or Automatic climate
control (3-zone)*
Outside temperature 167
Sensor, Interior temperature 235
Sensor, Outside temperature 158
Tether attachment points
Children in the vehicle 84
3-zone automatic climate control* 232
Ticket holder 317
Tie-down rings 299
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 504
Tilt/sliding panel* see Panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel*
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding
sunroof*
Time 181
TIN 396, 403
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 377
Terminology 401
Tire Identification Number see TIN