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434 Index
D
Data recording (vehicle) 20
Daytime running lamp mode 119
Setting 151
Deactivating Air conditioning (cooling) 189
Air recirculation mode 189
Alarm 96
Anti-theft alarm system 96
Central locking (control system) 155
Cruise control 198
Defrost 188
ESP
®93
Exterior lamps 118
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 153
Headlamps 64
Immobilizer 95
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 154
Rear window defroster 181
Tow-away alarm 97
Windshield defroster 181
Deep water see Standing water
Defrosting 187
Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps 153
Interior lighting 154 Department of Tran
sportation see DOT
Dialing A number (telephone) 160
Differential locks 173 Switching off 176
Switching on 175
Difficulties While driving see Problems while driv-ing
With starting 54
Direction of rotation (tires) 280
Discharged battery Jump starting 397
Disconnecting Vehicle battery 396
Displays Maintenance service indicator message 311
Messages 271, 336
Selecting display for status indicator 150
Showing vehicle status messages 145
Door Entry lamps 129
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 235 Door control panel 33
Door handle 33
Doors
Message in display 348
Opening from the inside 104
DOT 305
Downhill driving Cruise control 198
Drink holders see Cup holders
Drinking and driving 245
Driving General instructions 48, 245
In winter 251
Problems 61
Safety systems 87
Through standing water 252
Driving abroad 261
Driving and safety systems 4-ETS 90
ABS 87
BAS 89
EBB 91
ESP
®91
Driving instructions 245 Passenger compartment 252
Driving off 247
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Index
Lamps in instrument cluster 324
Lamps, exterior
Front 376
Messages in display 352–357
Rear 376
Replacing bulbs for front 378
Replacing bulbs for rear 383
Lamps, indicator and warning ABS 324–325, 327
Battery (SmartKey) 102
Brakes 326–327
check engine 328–329
Engine diagnostics 328–329
ESP
®330–331
Fuel reserve 331
Instrument cluster 324–332
SRS 69, 332
Turn signals 27
Language Setting 149
LATCH child seat anchors 82
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 412
Leather upholstery Cleaning 322 License plate lamps
Messages in display 354
Replacing bulbs 376, 385
Lifting Vehicle 389
Light alloy wheels Cleaning 320
Technical data 415, 416
Light sensor Message in display 352
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 117 Automatic headlamp mode 118
Combination switch 122
Daytime running lamp mode 119
Exterior lamp switch 117
Front fog lamps 121
High beam flasher 122
High beams 122
Instrument cluster illumination 130
Interior, front 125
Interior, rear 126
Locator lighting 120
Low beams 117
Manual headlamp mode 118
Night security illumination 120 Parking lamps 117
Rear fog lamp 121
Settings (control system) 151
Limiting gear range 168
Limp Home Mode 169
Loading 206 Cargo compartment cover blind 214
Cargo tie-down rings 209
Instructions 208
Partition net* 210
Roof rack 206
Loading terminology 304
Loading the vehicle 280
Locator lighting 120 Setting 152
Locator lighting lamps Replacing bulbs 376
Locking 62, 100 Fuel filler flap 264
Global, SmartKey 102
Vehicle in an emergency 369
Loss of keys 103
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 409
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Low beam headlampsMessages in display 354
Replacing bulbs 376
LOW RANGE - ABS 89
Lowering Vehicle 392
Lubricants Technical data 420
M
Main dimensions 418
Maintenance 311
Maintenance service Basic service (Service A) 311
Calling up the maintenance service in-dicator display 313
Extended service (Service B) 311
Overdue 313
Types 313
When due 311
Maintenance service indicator Calling up 313
Clearing 313 Maintenance service indicator display
Calling up 313
Maintenance service indicator message 311Clearing 312
Malfunction Displaying 145
Rear Parking Assist 203
Manual headlamp mode 118
Manual operation Interior lighting control 126
Manual operations Fuel filler flap 370
Locking the vehicle 369
Tilt/sliding sunroof 372
Unlocking gear selector lever 371
Unlocking the driver’s door 368
Unlocking the tailgate 369
Maximum load rating 305
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 305
Maximum tire inflation pressure 305
Mechanical key 368 Removing 368 Memory function 114
Recalling positions from memory 115
Storing exterior rear view mirror park- ing position (Canada only) 116
Storing key dependent settings 115
Menus 135 Audio 141
In control system 136, 137, 139
NAVI 144
Standard display 140
Submenus 135
TEL 159
Trip computer 157
Vehicle status message memory 144
Messages in the multifunction display 336Symbol messages 342–363
Text messages 338–341
Middle tunnel Fuse box in 405
Miles/kilometers in speedometer Setting 149
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Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position (Canada only) 178
Adjusting 46
Auto-dimming for rear view mirror 177
Exterior rear view mirrors 46
Interior rear view mirror 46
Storing exterior rear view mirror park- ing position (Canada only) 116
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MON 265
Monitoring reach Rear Parking Assist 201
Mph or km/h in speedometer setting 149
Multicontour seat* 109
Multifunction display 133 Selecting language 149
Multifunction display messages ABS 338
Advanced TPMS 340–341, 359–360
Backup lamp 355
Battery 342–343
Brake fluid 344
Brake lamps 352 Brake pads 345
Coolant 345–348
Cruise control 348
Doors 348
Electronic systems 363
Engine oil 349–350
ESP
®339
Front fog lamps 353
Fuel 363
Fuel filler cap 351
Fuel reserve tank 351
High beam headlamps 353
High mounted brake lamp 352
Hood 351
Key 351
Lamps, exterior 352–357
License plate lamps 354
Light sensor 352
Low beam headlamps 354
Parking brake 345
Parking lamps 354
Rear fog lamp 355
Side marker lamps 353
SRS 358
Tail lamps 355
Tailgate 362 Tele Aid 362
Telephone* 362
Tires 340–341, 359–360
Transfer case 361
Turn signal lamps 356–357
Washer fluid 363
Multifunction steering wheel 28, 134 Buttons 134
N
Navigation system Operating 144
See separate COMAND operating in-structions
Night security illumination 120 Setting 153
Normal occupant weight 305
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