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758 IndexProgram mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 427
Proper use of the vehicle 20
PSI 587
Push-start see Tow-start
R
RACETIMER see Control system
instrument cluster menus, AMG
Radio
FM/AM operation (COMAND) 98
Saving stations, FM/AM
(COMAND) 102
Selecting satellite radio channel
(Instrument cluster control
system) 290
Selecting stations 289
Submenu overview, FM/AM
(COMAND) 98
Switching wavebands, FM/AM
(COMAND) 99
Tuning in stations/channels 99
Voice Control 329
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 547
Range (distance to empty) 287Reading lamps in the front 399
Real-time traffic (COMAND) 244
Rear fog lamp
Replacing bulbs 689
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seats
Adjustment 368
Folding back and placing upright
rear head restraints 377
Head restraints 376
Ventilation* 376
Rear side windows
Blocking operation 63
Rear View Camera* 477
Camera lens 478
Cleaning camera lens 602
Switching on 480
View through the camera 478
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 496
Activating 496
Deactivating 496
Recommended inflation pressure 587
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid) 530Refrigerant, Air conditioning 735, 736
Refueling 550
Regular checks 552
Remote
Door lock with Tele Aid 529
Door unlock with Tele Aid 529
Remote control, SmartKey 352
Remote control, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 356
Replacing
Bulbs 688
Front lamp bulbs 691
Rear lamp bulbs 689
Reporting safety defects 22
Reset (COMAND) 259
Residual engine heat and ventilation 498
Restraint systems
Messages in display 673
See Children in the vehicle
See SRS
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 417, 421
Rims 587
And Tires 727
Tires and wheels 561
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Roadside Assistance 16
Tele Aid 526
RON 551, 735
Route guidance (COMAND) 233
Route guidance (Instrument cluster
control system) 287
Rubber parts, cleaning 604
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 65
Occupant 40
Reporting defects 22
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio
Calling SIRIUS Service Center
(COMAND) 111
Channel update (COMAND) 111
Operation (COMAND) 104
Selecting channel (Instrument cluster
control system) 290
Selecting program category
(COMAND) 107
Showing program info
(COMAND) 111
Submenu overview (COMAND) 104Tuning in channels (COMAND) 108,
110
Voice Control 330
Seat belts 53
Children in the vehicle 57
Cleaning 605
Fastening 53, 388
Force limiter 56
Messages in display 673
Proper use of 54, 390
Safety guidelines 44
Telltale 31, 55, 615
Seating capacity 565
Seats 368
adjusting front passenger seat from
driver’s seat 370
Adjustment 368
Drive-dynamic multicontour* in the
front, Adjusting (COMAND) 278
Easy entry/exit feature 373
Folding back and placing upright
rear head restraints 377
Head restraints 376
Heating 375
Lumbar support (COMAND) 277Memory function 385
Messages in display
(Seat backrest) 680
Operating via COMAND 276
Ventilation* 376
Selector lever
Lock 406
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 52
Tele Aid 523
Service and warranty information 14
Service intervals see Maintenance
service indicator
Service life, Tires 562
Service see Maintenance
Service system see Maintenance System
Service, Parts 720
Setting
Cruise control 439
DISTRONIC Plus* time interval 457
Following distance in DISTRONIC
Plus* 457
Higher speed in cruise control 440
Higher speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* 453
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Lower speed in cruise control 441
Lower speed in
DISTRONIC Plus* 454
Slower speed in cruise control 441
Slower speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* 454
Speed in DISTRONIC Plus* 453
Suspension tuning (ABC) 461
Temperature (interior) 494
To last stored speed (“Resume”
function) in cruise control 442
To last stored speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* (“Resume” function) 455
Vehicle level control (ABC) 462
Setting current speed 439
Settings
Calling up DISTRONIC Plus* 448
Control system instrument cluster
menus 301
Daytime running lamp mode 301
Resetting trip odometer 287
Shelf below rear window, Cleaning and
care of 605
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 427Shifting, Automatic transmission 417
Side impact air bags 47
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 599
Messages in display 667
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 587
SIRIUS Satellite Radio see Satellite radio
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
SMS messages 178
Snow chains 591
Spare wheel 696, 730
Mounting 696
Speed
Setting current 439
Setting to last stored speed in
DISTRONIC Plus*
(“Resume” function) 455
Speed settings
Cruise control 440, 441
DISTRONIC Plus* 453, 454
To last stored speed (“Resume”
function) in Cruise control 442SRS 54
Indicator lamp 31, 617
Messages in display 673
Standing water, Driving through 546
Starter battery 704
Starter switch 365
Positions 365
Starting difficulties, Engine 408
Starting, Engine 406
Steering column 379
Steering wheel
Adjustment 379
Cleaning 605
Easy entry/exit feature 373
Heated steering wheel* 380
Power steering fluid 734
Steering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 428
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 530
Storage compartments 509
Cup holder 513
Front armrest 510
Parcel net 511
Rear armrest 512
Storage compartment in front
armrest 510
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Storage tray/telephone* compartment
in front armrest 510
Under the front seats 511
Storing tires 563
Summer opening feature 404
Sun visors 516
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshades
Extending or retracting rear window
sunshade (COMAND) 267
Suspension tuning
Setting (ABC) 461
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 19
System settings (COMAND)
Bluetooth
® settings 176
Display 255
Favorite button 259
Menu overview 255
Reset 259
Setting the system language 258
Time settings 255
Voice Control settings
(COMAND) 257T
Tachometer 435
Overspeed range 435
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 599
Messages in display 668
Tar stains 596
Tele Aid 522
Automatic Maintenance Call 530
Call priority 528
Emergency calls 523
Hands-free microphone 37
Information 527
Information button 525
Initiating an emergency call
manually 525
Messages in display 675
Remote door lock 529
Remote door unlock 529
Roadside Assistance 526
Roadside Assistance button 525
SOS button 525
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 530
System self-check 523Telephone cradle
Changing 521
Telephone* 519
“911” emergency call
(COMAND) 141
Accepting/ending a call
(COMAND) 148
Answering/ending a call (Instrument
cluster control system) 297
Call lists (COMAND) 146
Changing mobile phone cradle 521
Compartment 510
Dialing (Instrument cluster control
system) 296
Entering the telephone number
(COMAND) 149
Hands-free microphone 37
Inserting in cradle 520
Installing a different mobile
phone cradle 522
Operation 294
Operation (COMAND) 137
Phone book (COMAND) 154
Phone book (Instrument cluster
control system) 296
PIN (COMAND) 142
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Wear pattern 589
Winter 590
Tools 681
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 61
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) 681,
713
Towing the vehicle 710
Tow-start 707, 710
Traction 544, 584, 588
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 547
Tread 588
Tread depth, Tires 563
Tread depth, Winter tires 590
Treadwear indicators 588
Trip odometer 286
Resetting 287
Troubleshooting
Voice Control 347
Trunk
Closing 684
Emergency release 504
Lighting 399
Message in display 680Opening-height restriction
(COMAND) 268
Power closing assist for trunk lid 363
Unlocking in an emergency 684
Valet locking 505
Tumbler holder see Cup holder
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 599
Replacing bulbs 689
Turn signals 410
Additional in mirrors 689
Front bulbs 689
Indicator lamp 31
Rear bulbs 689U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 588
Uphill driving
Cruise control 439
Upholstery
Cleaning 606
Useful features 516
