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5
Changing a wheel
see Flat tyre
Checklist (off-road driving)............... 174
Child-proof locks Rear doors. ....................................... 46
Side windows (rear) ..........................47
Children
In the vehicle. ................................... 38
Restraint systems. ............................ 38
Child seat
Automatic recognition ......................40
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion). ............................................... 211
Child restraint systems ....................44
ISOFIX............................................... 44
Recommendations. ...........................43
Suitable positions. ............................ 42
Child seat lock...................................... 44
Cigarette lighter................................. 149
Cockpit Overview. .......................................... 20
COMAND............................................... 99
On-board computer. .........................99
see separate operating instructions
Constant headlamp mode................... 76
Setting (on-board computer).......... .107
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer)........................................... 110
Convenience closing............................ 85Coolant................................................
161
Checking the level. .........................161
Display message..................... 200, 203
Mixture ratio ................................... 280
Temperature gauge ...........................96
Cornering lamps................................... 79
Courtesy lights..................................... 82
Cruise control..................................... 113
Display message ............................. 208
Cup holder.......................................... 138 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Date
Setting (on-board computer).......... .106
Daytime driving lights
see Constant headlamp mode
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 107
Interior lighting (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 108
Diesel
Low outside temperatures. .............156
Diesel engine
Winter driving. ................................ 156
Differential locks.................................. 93
Digital speedometer.......................... 101Dipped-beam headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode. ..............76
Display message ............................. 204
Symmetrical. .................................. 177
Display message ................................ 194
Display messages Service display................................ 181
Symbol messages. ..........................199
Text messages. ............................... 195
Door
Automatic locking ............................. 55
Emergency locking .........................230
Emergency unlocking...................... 229
Opening (from the inside). ................55
Door control panel
Overview. .......................................... 28
Draught stop....................................... 135
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Driver's airbag...................................... 37
Driver's seat Display message ............................. 208
Driver's seat position........................... 75
Driving abroad.................................... 177
Driving information Off-road .......................................... 173
Tyre ruts. ........................................ 177
Driving safety system.......................... 47
ABS. .................................................. 48 Index
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6BAS.
.................................................. 48
EBV. .................................................. 50
Driving safety systems
4ETS. ................................................ 50
ESP ®
................................................ 48
Driving system................................... 113
Cruise control. ................................ 113
Speedtronic. ................................... 115
Driving systems
Reversing camera. ..........................119
Driving tip
Braking ........................................... 170
Trailer towing. ................................. 178
Winter ............................................. 169
Driving tips......................................... 169
Driving abroad ............................... 177
Driving on wet roads ......................171
Fording .................................. 172, 176
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer). .....102
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer). .....102 E
Easy-entry/exit feature Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer). ............................ 109
Easy-entry feature ..........................63, 67
Easy-exit feature.................................. 67EBV (electronic brake-power distri-
bution)
................................................... 50
Electrical/electronic equipment Retrofitting ..................................... 260
Electronic brake-power distribution
see EBV
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
Electronic Traction Support see 4ETS
e mark................................................. 260
Emergency key element Lost. ............................................... 226
Emergency locking
Vehicle............................................ 230
Emergency release
Fuel filler fla p.................................. 230
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission ..................222
Emergency unlocking
Rear door. ....................................... 229
Vehicle............................................ 229
Engine
Display message ............................. 200
Running irregularl y.......................... 220
Starting ............................................. 86
Starting problems ........................... 220
Technical data. ............................... 263
Engine diagnostic warning lamp....... 215 Engine electronics.............................. 260
Malfunction..................................... 220
Engine number................................... 262
Engine oil ........................................... 279
Capacities.. ..................................... 160
Checking the oil level (automatic
transmission) .................................. 161
Checking the oil level (dipstick). .....160
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer). ...................................... 159
Consumption ................................. 159
Display message
....................................... 159, 207, 208
Filler neck. ...................................... 160
Topping up. ..................................... 160
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)... 48
Activating/deactivating ....................49
Display messages ...................197, 198
Warning lamp. .......................... 48, 213
Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer). ...................................... 107
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting .......................................... 68
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic). ..........68
Malfunction..................................... 225
Parking position. ......................... 69, 71
Storing settings ................................ 70
Exterior view
Overview. .......................................... 18Index
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Fire extinguisher................................ 192
First-aid kit Cabriolet. ........................................ 191
Long-wheelbase station wagon....... 189
Short-wheelbase station wagon. .....190
Flat tyre
Preparing the vehicle. .....................243
Floormat............................................. .153
Foglamps Display message ............................. 206
Fording........................................ 172, 176
Frequencies Garage door opene r........................ 282
Telephone. ...................................... 261
Front airbag .......................................... 37
Front-passenger airbag........................ 37
Front-passenger seat Display message ............................. 208
Fuel...................................................... 276
Diesel. ............................................ 156
Loss. ............................................... 219
Petrol .............................................. 155
Fuel/water separator........................ 182
Fuel consumption...................... 277, 278
Fuel filler flap Emergency release. ........................230
Opening/closing ............................ 154Fuel filter
Display message ............................. 202
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer). ...................................... 111
Fuel line
Malfunction..................................... 219
Fuel tank
Malfunction..................................... 219
Fuse allocation chart......................... 255
Fuse box Battery case................................... .258
Dashboard. ..................................... 256
Front-passenger footwell ................256
Transmission tunnel........................ 257
Fuse extractor.................................... 255
Fuses................................................... 255 G
Garage door Opening/closing (with the remote
control) ........................................... 153
Garage door opener........................... 151
Clearing the memory. .....................153
Frequencies. ................................... 282
Programming the remote control ....152
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.......... 259
Glove compartment........................... 147Gradient-climbing capability (max-
imum)..................................................
175
Gross vehicle weight, maximum
permissible................................. 271, 272 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Headlamp mode (automatic) ...............76
Headlamps Cleaning ......................................... 184
Cleaning system. .............................. 78
Misting up. ...................................... 223
Headlamps delayed switch-off
see Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
Head restraint
Adjusting (front) ................................ 61
Adjusting (rear). ................................ 62
Removing (rear). ............................... 62
Head restraints
Removing (front). .............................. 61
Resetting (front)................................ 62
Heating
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners..................... 183
Hill start assist..................................... 87 Index
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10Trip computer menu.
......................110
Vehicle submenu. ........................... 105
On-board computer language ...........106
One-touch gearshifting........................ 90
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature display.............. 97
On-board computer. .......................101
Overhead control panel
Overview. .......................................... 27P
Paint code number............................. 261
Parking .................................................. 88
Parking aid Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side. .......................... 69, 71
Reversing camera. ..........................119
Parking brake............................... 88, 171
Display message ............................. 202
Parking lamps
Display message ............................. 206
Parking lock
releasing manually ..........................233
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side. .......................... 69, 71
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp.............................................. 40, 211Performance.......................................
264
Petrol Minimum grade............................... 155
Plastic trim
Cleaning. ........................................ 184
Power supply (trailer)........................ 180
Power windows see Side window
Pulling away.......................................... 87 R
Radio Changing a station (on-board
computer). ...................................... 101
see separate operating instructions
Rain sensor
Windscreen wipers. ..........................83
Range (on-board computer).............. 111
Rear door Emergency unlocking...................... 229
Rear door (station wagon)
Opening/closing .............................. 56
Rear door (station-wagon)
Display message ............................. 200
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................. 206
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting .......................................... 68
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic). ..........68Rear window
Cleaning. ........................................ 184
Rear window heating .........................128
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............211
Rear window wiper.............................. 83
Refuelling............................................ 154
Remote control Auxiliary heating ............................. 131
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating). ......................................... 235
Garage door opene r........................ 151
Programming (garage door
opener). .......................................... 152
Replacing the wiper blades ...............242
Reserve fuel........................................ 276
Display message ............................. 208
Fuel tank......................................... 276
Warning lamp.................................. 216
Reset button......................................... 96
Restraint system see SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Restraint systems
For children. ..................................... 38
Rev counter........................................... 97
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) ...90
Reversing camera.............................. 119Index
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Exterior view
19Function Page
1
Opening and closing the
rear door 56
Cabriolet: opening and
closing the tailgate
58
2
Reversing camera* 119
3
Rear window heating 128
4
Rear lights 240
5
Fuel filler flap 154
6
Opening and closing the
doors 54 Function Page
7
Exterior mirrors 68
Parking position 69
8
Front lights 237
9
Opening the bonnet 157
Engine oil 159
Coolant
161 Function Page
a
Windscreen wiper opera-
tion
82
Cleaning the wiper blades 183
Replacing the wiper blades 242
b
Cleaning the windows 184
c
Tyres and wheels 266
Tyre pressure monitor* 165
Flat tyre, fitting the spare
wheel
244
d
Towing eyes 253At a glance
* optional
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Overhead control panel
27Overhead control panel
Function Page
1
Switches the luggage com-
partment lights on/off
79
2
Switches the right-hand
reading lamp on/off
79
3
Opens/closes the sliding/
tilting sunroof*
133
Opens/closes the cabriolet
soft top
133
4
Rear-view mirror 68
5
Transmitter buttons for
garage door opener*
151
6
Indicator lamp for the
garage door opener*
151
7
Rocker switch (controls
interior lighting)
79
8
Switches the left-hand
reading lamp on/off
79 At a glance
* optional
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Door cont
rol panel 28 Door control panel
Function Page
1
Opens/closes the front and
rear side windows
84
2
Adjusts the front seat 60
3
Opens the door 55
4
Stores settings for the seat,
exterior mirrors and steer-
ing wheel
70At a glance
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Stowage compartments
31Function Page
1
Glove compartment 147
Luggage net in the front-
passenger footwell
139
2
Cup holder in the centre
console*
138
3
Stowage tray
4
Stowage compartment in
the centre console
147
5
Door stowage pocket
6
Cup holder in the centre
console*
138
7
Map pocket 147
8
Cup holder in the rear com-
partment*
138
9
Jack under the rear seat 190
a
Compartment for the vehi-
cle tool kit
190
b
Map pocket
147 Function Page
c
Stowage tray/stowage
compartment under the
armrest
147
d
Door stowage pocket At a glance
* optional
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