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O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 402
Occupant safety 72
Active head restraint 83
Air bags 74
Children and air bags 75, 86
Children in the vehicle 84
Fastening the seat belts 51
Front passenger front air bag of
indicator lamp 88, 92, 93
Infant and child restraint systems 85
LATCH-type child seat anchors 93
OCS 88
OCS, Messages in the multifunction
display 445–448
Seat belts 51, 76
OCS 88
Messages in the multifunction
display 445
Self-test 93
Odometer 157, 159
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 207
Operating safety 16Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 413
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service term 408
Overhead control panel 33
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) 358
P
Paintwork code 526
Paintwork, Cleaning 411
Panic alarm 99
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 261
Cleaning 416
Convenience closing feature 256
Opening/closing 262
Roller sunblinds 261
Stopping 262
Summer opening feature 254
Synchronizing 264
Parcel nets 315
Parking 65, 351
Parking brake 57, 66
Lamps, Indicator and warning 421
Messages in the multifunction
display 453
Releasing 57Parking lamps 485
Messages in the multifunction
display 466
Replacing bulbs 484
Parktronic* (Parking assist) 291
Cleaning system sensors 414
Minimum distance 292
Range 292
Sensor cover 414
Switching on/off 294
System malfunction 294
System sensors 291
Warning indicators 293
Partition net* 308
Parts service 524
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag of
indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 356
Fuse box 522
Interior lighting 153
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 347
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic and rubber parts, Cleaning 416
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Seats 132
Adjusting 43
Easy entry/exit feature 132
Heating* 142
Memory function* 144
Multicontour seat* 136
Ventilation* 143
Securing cargo 299
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
Lamps in the instrument cluster 420
OCS 93
Tele Aid* 331
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator 409
Service life
Tires 374
Vehicle battery 506
Service, Parts 524
Service see Maintenance
Service system see FSS PLUS
(Canada vehicles) or
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)Settings
AIRMATIC* 285
Clock 181
Comfort functions* 189
Control system menus 162, 164
Control system submenus 163, 165,
177
Date 181, 182
Distance warning function* 191
Factory, SmartKey 113
Factory, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 119
Individual, Vehicle 176
Instrument cluster 179
Language, multifunction display 180
Lighting 183
Memory function* 144
Resetting all, Control system 176
Selective, SmartKey 114
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 119
Time 181
Vehicle level control* 286
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 206Shifting, Automatic transmission 197
Side impact air bags 78
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 413
Messages in the multifunction
display 466
Replacing bulbs 484, 485
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 403
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey 112
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 116
Snow chains 406
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare fuses 472
Spare wheel 475, 534
Inflating 501
Mounting 498
Wheel bolts 472, 500
Speed settings
Cruise control 270
Distronic* 277
Speedometer 27
Spinning see Tires, Direction of rotation
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W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 293
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 284
Distronic* 275
Exterior lamps 68
Parking brake 58
Parktronic system* 293
Seat belt telltale 82, 426, 427
Warranty coverage 10, 525
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 372
Washing the vehicle 410
Wear pattern, Tires 404
Weights, Vehicle 537
Wheel
Bolts 500
Change 497
Removing 500
Spare 534
Tightening torque 504Wheels
Sizes 532
Wheels, Tires and 373
Window curtain air bags 78
Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Cleaning 415
Defogging 225, 240
Infrared reflecting* 344
Washer fluid 546
Windshield washer fluid 372
Messages in the multifunction
display 469
Mixing ratio 546
Refilling 372
Reservoir level 372
Windshield washer system 372, 546
Windshield wipers 60
Cleaning wiper blades 415
Fast continuous wiping 61
Fast intermittent wiping 61
Rear window wiper/washer 62
Replacing wiper blades 494
Slow continuous wiping 61
Slow intermittent wiping 61Winter driving
Snow chains 406
Tires 405
Winter driving instructions 354
Winter tires 405
Wiping and washing simultaneously 63
Wood trims, cleaning 418
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center has trained technicians and genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts to service your vehicle
properly. For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this
Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle.
Reprinting, and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Press time March 27, 2006
GSP / TIP
Printed in Germany
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.