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Driving safety system
..........................55
ABS. .................................................. 55
Adaptive brake lamps. ......................56
BAS. .................................................. 55
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL. ................................................ 56
Driving safety systems
ESP ®
................................................ 56
Driving system................................... 114
Active parking assist. ......................122
Cruise control. ................................ 114
ECO start/stop function .................126
Parktronic. ...................................... 119
Speedtronic. ................................... 116
Driving tip
Braking ........................................... 183
Trailer towing. ................................. 188
Winter ............................................. 182
Driving tips
Driving abroad ............................... 185
Driving on wet roads ......................185 E
EASY-VARIO system ...........................148
ECO start/stop function.................... 126
Electrical/electronic equipment Retrofitting ..................................... 275
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ® e mark.................................................
275
Emergency key element Lost. ............................................... 239
Emergency locking
Vehicle............................................ 242
Emergency release
Fuel filler fla p.................................. 242
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission ..................235
Emergency starting............................ 269
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle............................................ 241
Engine
Display message ............................. 212
Running irregularl y.......................... 234
Starting problems ........................... 233
Starting with ECO start/stop
function ............................................ 87
Starting with the key......................... 86
Switching off ..................................... 89
Switching off using the ECO Start-
Stop function .................................... 90
Technical data. ............................... 278
Engine diagnostics warning lamp
............................................................. 227
Engine electronics .............................. 275
Malfunction..................................... 233
Engine number................................... 277
Engine oil ........................................... 295
Capacities.. ..................................... 174Checking the oil level (dipstick).
.....174
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer). ...................................... 173
Consumption ................................. 172
Display message
....................................... 173, 219, 220
Filler neck. ...................................... 174
Topping up. ..................................... 174
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)... 56
Display messages ...........207, 208, 209
Warning lamp. .......................... 56, 226
Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer). ...................................... 109
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting .......................................... 70
Folding in/out (automatically). .........71
Folding in/out (electrically). .............71
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer). ...................................... 110
Malfunction..................................... 238
Resetting. ......................................... 71
Exterior view
Overview. .......................................... 20 F
Fastening seat belts Childre n............................................ 51
Fire extinguisher................................ 201Index
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Malfunction memory
see Message memory menu
Manual transmission........................... 91
Maximum speed Technical data. ............................... 280
Memory card ...................................... 103
Operation (on-board computer). .....103
see separate operating instructions
Menu (on-board computer)................ 100
Audio. ............................................. 102
DVD. ............................................... 104
Message memory. .......................... 105
Navigation. ..................................... 104
Operating........................................ 101
Resetting to factory settings........... 105
Settings .......................................... 105
Submenu overview. ........................106
Telephone. ...................................... 112
Trip computer. ................................ 111
Messages
see Display messages
see Message memory menu
see Warning and indicator lamps
Minispare emergency spare wheel
Technical data. ............................... 285
Mirrors
Sun visor......................................... 161
Mobile phone...................................... 163
Display message..................... 210, 221 Installation.
..................................... 275
Telephone menu (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 112
Modifying the programming
Key. .................................................. 60
MOExtended run-flat system* ..178, 262
MP3..................................................... 103
Operating (on-board computer)
....................................................... 103
see separate operating instructions
Multi-contour backrest........................ 68
Multi-function display ....................97, 99
Multi-function steering wheel............. 98
Overview. .......................................... 30 N
Navigation........................................... 104 Navigation menu (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 104
see separate operating instructions O
Odometer Total distance recorder. ....................26
Trip meter. ........................................ 26
Oil
Consumption. ................................. 172
Topping up. ..................................... 174Oil level
Checking (dipstick). ........................174
Checking (on-board computer). ......173
On-board computer.............................. 98
Audio menu. ................................... 102
Convenience submenu. ..................107
Display messages ........................... 202
DVD menu ...................................... 104
Factory settings .............................. 105
Instrument cluster submenu ...........106
Lighting submenu. ..........................107
Message memory menu.................. 105
Navigation menu. ............................ 104
Operation menu. ............................. 101
Settings menu ................................ 105
Standard display menu. ..................102
Telephone menu. ............................ 112
Time/date submenu. ......................106
Trip computer menu. ......................111
Vehicle submenu. ........................... 107
On-board computer language ...........107
One-touch gearshifting........................ 93
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature display .............98
On-board computer. .......................102
Override feature
Rear side windows ............................ 54 Index
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Padded table Integrated child seat. ........................51
Paint code number............................. 276
Park Assist Display messages ........................... 210
Parking .................................................. 89
Parking aid Active parking assist. ......................122
Display message ............................. 210
Parktronic. ...................................... 119
Parking brake ....................................... 89
Display message ............................. 214
Parking lamps
Display message ............................. 219
Parking lock
Releasing manually (AUTO-
TRONIC)......................................... .243
Parktronic ........................................... 119
Activating/deactivating ..................121
Malfunction..................................... 236
Range of the sensors. .....................120
Trailer towing. ................................. 122
Warning displa y.............................. 120
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp.............................................. 45, 223
Performance....................................... 280
Permanent Speedtronic .....................119Petrol
Minimum grade............................... 169
Plastic trim
Cleaning. ........................................ 195
Power supply (trailer)........................ 190
Power window switch see Side windows
Program selector button
Automatic transmission ....................94
Pulling away.......................................... 88 R
Radio Changing a station (on-board
computer). ...................................... 102
Setting for station selection (on-
board computer). ............................ 110
see separate operating instructions
Range (on-board computer).............. 112
Rear bench seat Folding forward.............................. .149
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ......................................... 74
Rear foglamp Display message ............................. 218
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting .......................................... 70
Anti-dazzle (manual). ........................70
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic). ..........70Rear window
Cleaning. ........................................ 194
Rear window heating......................... 139
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............223
Rear window wiper.............................. 82
Replacing the wiper blade.............. .251
Refuelling............................................ 168
Replacing the wiper blades............... 250
Reserve Warning lamp.................................. 229
Reserve fuel........................................ 291
Display message ............................. 221
Fuel tank......................................... 291
Warning lamp. .......................... 26, 229
Reset button ......................................... 97
Restraint system see SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Restraint systems
For children. ..................................... 43
Rev counter........................................... 97
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) ...93
Engaging (manual transmission)
................................................... 91, 92
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................. 219
Roof load, maximum ..................287, 288
Roof rack............................................. 143Index
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Exterior view
21Function Page
1
Luggage compartment
Spare wheel 202
Vehicle tool kit 200
2
Rear window heating 139
3
Opening and closing the
tailgate 61
4
Fuel filler flap 168
Fuel requirements 168
5
Opening and closing the
doors 60
6
Exterior mirrors
70 Function Page
7
Demisting the windscreen 138
Cleaning the windows 194
8
Panorama roof* 141
Panorama louvred sliding
sunroof*
141
9
Windscreen wiper opera-
tion
82
Cleaning the wiper blades 194
Replacing the wiper blades
250 Function Page
a
Opening the bonnet 171
Engine oil 172
Coolant 175
b
Front lights 244
c
Fitting the front towing eye 267
d
Tyres and wheels 176
Checking the tyre pressure 178
Flat tyre, fitting the spare
wheel
252
e
Fitting the rear towing eye 267
f
Rear lights 244At a glance
* optional
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Overhead control panel
33Overhead control panel
Function Page
1
£
To switch the rear
interior lighting on/off 80
2
¥
To switch the auto-
matic interior lighting con-
trol on/off 81
3
a
To open/close the
panorama louvred sliding
sunroof* 141
4
X
To switch the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 80
5
Rear-view mirror 70
6
X
To switch the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 80
7
ð
To switch the front
interior lighting on/off 80
The arrangement of the controls may vary,
depending on the equipment in the vehicle. At a glance
* optional
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Door cont
rol panel 34 Door control panel
Function Page
1
r
Adjusts the exterior
mirrors 70
2
Z
Folds the exterior mir-
rors in/out* 71
3
&
Selects the right exte-
rior mirror 70
4
=
Opens/closes the
front side windows 83
5
=
Opens/closes the
rear side windows* 83
6
Activates/deactivates the
override feature for the rear
power side windows*
54
7
k
Unlocks the vehicle 61
8
j
Locks the vehicle 61 Function Page
9
Opens the door 61
a
%
Selects the left exte-
rior mirror 70At a glance
* optional
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Anti-theft syste
ms 58 Tow-away protection* and interior
motion sensor*
When tow-away protection and the interior
motion sensor have been primed, a visual and
audible alarm is triggered, if:
R motion is detected in the vehicle interior,
e.g. if the side windows of the vehicle are
smashed.
R the inclination of your vehicle changes, e.g.
if one end of your vehicle is raised.
Priming tow-away protection and inte-
rior motion sensor X
Make sure that:
R the side windows are closed
R the panorama louvred sliding sunroof* is
closed.
R there are no objects, e.g. mascots, hanging
on the rear-view mirror or on the grab han-
dles on the roof trim.
This will prevent false alarms.
X Lock the vehicle using the key.
Tow-away protection and the interior
motion sensor are primed after approxi-
mately 30 seconds. Deactivating tow-away protection and
interior motion sensor To prevent a false alarm, deactivate the tow-
away protection and the interior motion sen-
sor if your vehicle:
R
is being transported or towed
R is being loaded, e.g. onto a ferry or car
transporter
R is parked on a movable surface, e.g. split-
level garages
R is locked while persons or animals remain
inside
R is locked while the side windows remain
open
R is locked and the panorama louvred sliding
sunroof* remains open 1
To deactivate tow-away protection/inte-
rior motion sensor
2 Indicator lamp
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Press button 1.
Indicator lamp 2lights up briefly.
X Lock the vehicle using the key.
Tow-away protection and the interior
motion sensor remain deactivated until the
vehicle is unlocked and locked again. Safety
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Opening and closing
...........................60
Key positions ....................................... 62
Seats .................................................... 63
Steering wheel .................................... 69
Mirrors ................................................. 70
Seat belts ............................................. 72
Lights ................................................... 76
Windscreen wipers .............................82
Side windows ...................................... 83Driving and parking
............................86
Transmission ....................................... 90
Instrument cluster ..............................96
On-board computer .............................98
Driving systems ................................ 114
Air conditioning ................................. 128
Roof .................................................... 141
Loading and stowing ........................143
Features ............................................. 161 Controls
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