
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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Luggage net
Front-passenger footwell. ...............139 M
Main-beam headlamps Display message ............................. 206
Maintenance
Battery ............................................ 247
Malfunction memory
see Message memory menu
Maximum speed
Technical data. ............................... 264
Memory card...................................... 102
Operating (on-board computer). .....102
see separate operating instructions
Memory function.................................. 70
Menu (on-board computer).................. 99 Audio. ............................................. 101
DVD. ............................................... 102
Message memory. .......................... 103
Navigation. ..................................... 103
Operating........................................ 100
Resetting to factory settings........... 104
Settings .......................................... 104
Submenu overview. ........................104
Telephone. ...................................... 111
Trip computer. ................................ 110Messages
see Display messages
see Message memory menu
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirrors
Sun visor......................................... 148
Mobile phone...................................... 150
Display message..................... 208, 209
Installation. ..................................... 260
Telephone menu (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 111
Modifying the programming
Key. .................................................. 54
MP3..................................................... 102
Operating (on-board computer). .....102
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat................................. 62
Multi-function display ....................96, 98
Multi-function steering wheel....... 24, 97 N
Navigation........................................... 103 Navigation menu (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 103
see separate operating instructions O
Off-road Differential locks............................... 93
Off-road driving
Checklist......................................... 174
Information ..................................... 173
Oil
Consumption. ................................. 159
Topping up. ..................................... 160
Oil level
Checking (dipstick). ........................160
Checking (on-board computer). ......159
On-board computer.............................. 97
Audio menu. ................................... 101
Convenience submenu. ..................105
Display messages ........................... 194
DVD menu ...................................... 102
Factory settings .............................. 104
Heating submenu............................ 105
Instrument cluster submenu ...........105
Lighting submenu. ..........................105
Message memory menu.................. 103
Navigation menu. ............................ 103
Operation menu. ............................. 100
Settings menu ................................ 104
Standard display menu. ..................101
Telephone menu. ............................ 111
Time/date submenu. ......................105 Index
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......................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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Cockpit
21Function Page
1
Combination switch: 78
• main-beam headlamps 78
• turn signals 77
• windscreen wipers 82
2
Cleans the headlamps 162
3
Cruise control lever:
• cruise control 113
• Variable Speedtronic
115 Function Page
4
Instrument cluster 22
5
Linguatronic* lever,
see separate operating
instructions
6
Ignition lock 59
7
Glove compartment
146 Function Page
8
Multi-function steering
wheel
24
9
Horn
a
Opens the bonnet 157
b
Adjusts the steering wheel 66
c
Light switch 75
d
Adjusts the exterior mirrors 68At 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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Anti-theft syste
ms 53
R
the side windows are closed.
R the sliding/tilting sunroof* is closed.
R there are no objects, e.g. mascots, hang-
ing on the rear-view mirror or on the
grasp handles on the roof trim.
This will prevent false alarms.
X Lock the vehicle using the key.
The interior motion sensor is primed after
approximately 30 seconds.
Deactivating the interior motion sensor To prevent a false alarm, deactivate the inte-
rior motion sensor if you lock your vehicle and
R
people or animals remain in the vehicle
R the windows remain open
R the sliding/tilting sunroof* remains open. 1
Deactivating the interior 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.
The interior motion sensor remains deacti-
vated until the vehicle is unlocked and
locked again. Safety
* optional
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