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High beam headlamps 133
Indicator lamp 29
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 444
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 444, 446
Replacing bulbs for
high beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 447
Switching on 55
High mounted brake lamp 444
Hood 323
Horn 27
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning 314I
Identification labels 478
Identification number,
Vehicle (VIN) 478, 479
Ignition
with KEYLESS-GO* 40
with SmartKey 38
Immobilizer 97
Indicator lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see
Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle 34, 109
Instrument cluster 28, 138
Illumination brightness 138
Lamps in 378–387
Messages in display see
Multifunction display messages
Multifunction display 141
Instrument lighting see Instrument
cluster, Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see CockpitInterior lighting 136
Delayed shut-off 165
Interior rear view mirror 47, 186
Antiglare position 185
Auto-dimming 186
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
J
Jack 422
Jacking up the vehicle 459
Jump starting 467
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Mirrors
Adjusting 47
Antiglare position 185
Auto-dimming 186
Exterior rear view mirrors 47
Interior rear view mirror 47
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MOE tires* see MOExtended system*
MOE* see MOExtended system*
MOExtended system* 463
MOExtended tires* 482
MON 321
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 230
Multicontour seat* see
Seats, Multicontour*
Multifunction display 141
Changing settings see
Control system menus and
Control system submenus
Selecting language 158
Symbol messages 403–420
Text messages 394–401Multifunction display messages 392
ABS 394
Battery 403
Brake fluid 404
Brake pads 404
Check engine 405
Coolant 405–407
Engine 405
Engine coolant 405–407
ESP
®394
Fog lamps 412
Front passenger
front air bag 396–399
Fuel cap 408
Gear selector lever 400
Headlamps 411–415
Key, SmartKey 411
KEYLESS-GO* 410
Lamps 413
Lamps, exterior 411–415
License plate lamp 413
Light sensor 411
Low tire pressure 419
Parking brake 404
Parking lamps 412
Roll bars 417Soft top 420
SRS 416
Steering gear oil 417
Tele Aid 418
Telephone* 418
Turn signals 412
Windshield washer fluid 420
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 142
Button operation 142
N
Navigation system* 153
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Net, Parcel 286
Neutral gear position,
Automatic transmission 172, 174
New vehicle break-in 308
Night security illumination 132
Normal occupant weight 359
Number, paintwork code 478
Number,
vehicle identification (VIN) 478, 479
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PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 317
Electrical outlet 291
Interior lighting 136
Interior rear view mirror 47
Main fuse box 472
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 286
Storage bags, rear side
of the front seats 286
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 309
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning 374
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 480
Positions (Memory function)
see Seats, Power
Power assistance 310
Power seat see Seats, Power
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 256
Express opening/closing 257
Opening/closing 256
Stopping 258Synchronizing 258
Power washer 368
Power windows 250
Cleaning 373
Convenience closing feature 254
Express opening/closing 251
Opening with soft top switch 255
Operating 250
Rear side windows,
Blocking operation 88
Summer opening feature 253
Synchronizing 252
Practical hints 378
Premium unleaded gasoline 492
Problems
While driving 58
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 359
Program mode see Automatic
transmission, Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 178
PSI 359
Push-start see Tow-startR
RACETIMER (CLK 63 AMG only) 149
Radio
Operation 221
Search function 165
Selecting stations 151
Selecting stations (satellite*) 152
Radio transmitters 317
Range (distance to empty) 168
Reading lamp 33, 137
Rear bench seat, foldable 281
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear seat head restraints see
Head restraints
Rear side windows
Blocking operation 88
Rear side-impact air bags* 72
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 189
Rear window sunshade*
(Canada only) 188
Recommended engine oils
and oil filter 491
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Trunk lid 112
Trunk lid emergency release 117
Unlocking in an emergency 428
Unlocking/opening,
KEYLESS-GO* 108
Unlocking/opening, SmartKey 103
Valet locking 118
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 372
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 448
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 447
Replacing bulbs (rear) 448
Turn signals 56
Additional in mirrors 444
Bulbs 444
Bulbs (Bi-Xenon)) 448
Cleaning lenses 372
Indicator lamps 29
Turning off engine 60U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards 360
Units, Settings
Speedometer 158
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 492
Upholstery, Cleaning 376
Useful features 285
V
Vehicle
Battery 329, 464
Break-in period 308
Care 367
Control system, Settings menu 155
Dimensions 488
Jump starting 467
Locking/Unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 37, 62, 103
Locking/Unlocking,
SmartKey 36, 62, 100
Lowering 462
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety 16
Towing 469Unlocking/locking
in an emergency 427, 428
Washing 369
Weights 488
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle jack 422, 423, 459
Vehicle lighting 322
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 284
Instructions 283, 334
Load limit 334
Roof rack* 275
Split rear bench seat 281
Terminology 358
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 360
Vehicle recovery services,
Stolen (Tele Aid) 301
Vehicle status message memory 154
Vehicle status messages 392
Vehicle system settings,
Control system 141
Vehicle tool kit 422
Vehicle washing 367
VIN 478