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467 Index
Submenus see Control system submenus
Summer opening feature 201
Sun blind see Sunshade
Sun visors 182
Sunshade 208
Closing 208
Opening 208
Suspension tuning
For regular driving style 228
For sporty driving style 228
Suspension tuning (ABC) 225
Switching on headlamps 55
Symbol
Distance warning function* 217
Synchronizing
ESP
®
355
Power windows 198
Synchronizing time with head unit 157
T
Tachometer 29, 138
Tail lamps 398, 402
Cleaning lenses 325
Technical data
Electrical system 441
Main dimensions 442
Rims and tires 435Weights 443
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 452
Tele Aid 244
Emergency calls 245
Information 248
Initiating an emergency call
manually 246
Messages in display 384
Roadside Assistance 247
SOS button 33, 246
Tele Aid system 244
Telephone* 30, 243
Answering a call 166
Dialing 166
Ending a call 167
Loading phone book* 167
Messages in display 384
Operating 165
Redialing 167
Telephones and two-way radios 268
Temperature
Outside temperature indicator 138
Sensor, Interior 33
Tires 292
Tightening torque 412Time
Settings (control system) 157
TIN 314
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 314
Tire and Loading Information 287
Tire and loading terminology 312
Tire care and maintenance 284
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 273, 291, 292
Checking tire pressure electronically
with the Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS)*, (Canada only) 298
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire inspection 284
Tire load rating 314
Tire ply composition and material
used 314
Tire speed rating 265, 304, 314
Tire terminology 312
Tire traction 265
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V
Vehicle
Locking 31
Locking in an emergency 393
Minimum distance (Parktronic*) 230
Towing 421
Unlocking 31
Unlocking in an emergency 391
Vehicle capacity weight 314
Vehicle care
Leather upholstery 329
Ornamental moldings 325
Upholstery 329
Wood trims 329
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle level
Changing 227
Setting 227
Vehicle level control (ABC) 225
Vehicle level control switch 32
Vehicle lighting
Checking 273
Vehicle loading terminology 312
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 314
Vehicle status messages 347
Vehicle tool kit 388VIN 431
Voice control system* 25
W
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 224
Distronic* 216
Drivers seat belts 80
Parking brake 55
Warranty coverage 429
Washing the vehicle 324
Wear pattern (tires) 315
Wheel bolts
Tightening torque 412
Wheel change 405
Tightening torque 412
Wheel wrench 389
Wheels
Tires and wheels 283
Wind screen 204
Installing 204
Removing 205
Windows see Side windows
Windows, cleaning 326
Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades 326
Defogging 191Refilling washer fluid 282
Washer fluid 58, 282
Washer system 282
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 452
Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning
system 272, 273
Windshield washer fluid 58
Filler neck 282
Messages in display 387
Mixing ratio 452
Refilling 282
Windshield wipers 25, 57
Fast wiper speed 57
Intermittent wiping 57
Replacing wiper blades 403
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 58
Winter driving
Snow chains 318
Tires 316
Winter driving instructions 266
Winter tires 316
Wood trims
Cleaning 329
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz 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 Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz 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 modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual.
Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, are not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Press time February 07, 2006
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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 any questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.