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538 Index
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 345
Brake fluid 340, 523, 525
Capacities 522
Engine coolant 340, 345, 528
Engine oil 343, 525
Power steering fluid 523
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system* 340, 524, 530
Fog lamps 138, 139
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 140
Messages in the multifunction
display 439
Rear fog lamp 139
Replacing bulbs 469
4-ETS 104
Off-road - 4-ETS 105
Front air bags 77
Front defroster 210, 225
Front lamps see HeadlampsFront passenger front air bag 72, 77
Messages in the multifunction
display 421, 422, 423, 424
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 31, 83
Front seat head restraints see
Head restraints
Front towing eye 501
Fuel 338
Additives 527
Capacities, Fuel tank 524
Consumption statistics 179
Diesel fuel 524
Filling the tank 337
Fuel filler flap and cap 337, 457
Fuel gauge 29
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 29,
410
Premium unleaded gasoline 338,
526
Requirements, Octane rating 526Fuel cap
Messages in the multifunction
display 435
Fuel consumption statistics
Since last reset 179
Since start 179
Fuel filler flap 337
Locking/unlocking 337
Opening 337
Opening in an emergency 457
Fuel tank
Capacity 524
Filler flap 337
Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 524
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 522
Fuses 504
Fuse box in cargo compartment 505
Fuse box in engine compartment 505
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 506
Fuse chart 448
Replacing 504
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Power windows 235
Cleaning 395
Convenience closing feature 238
Door windows 236
Opening/closing 235
Rear door windows, Blocking
operation 96
Summer opening feature 237
Synchronizing, Door windows 237
Practical hints 448
Premium unleaded gasoline 526
Problems
While driving 63
With starting see Starting difficulties
With the vehicle 18
Product information 9
Production options weight 381
Program mode selector switch
(ML 63 AMG only) 194
PSI 381
Push-starting see Tow-startingR
Radio
AUDIO menu, Control system 160
Selecting station 160
Selecting station (satellite*) 160
Radio transmitters 334
Range (distance to empty) 180
Range of the sensors
Parktronic* 261
Reading lamp, front 142
Reading lamp, rear interior 143
Rear automatic climate control 231, 233
Rear center console ashtray see Ashtrays
(Depending on vehicle configuration)
Rear climate control* 216
Rear door windows
Blocking operation 96
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat head restraints see
Head restraints
Rear towing eye 502Rear towing eye, Vehicles with Sport
Package* 502
Rear view camera* 264
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 203
Rear window wiper/washer 62
Rear windows see Power windows
Rear wiper blade 476
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 381
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid) 301
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 525
Refueling 337
Regular checks 339
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
SmartKey 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 113
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 301
Removing rear seat cushions (Vehicles
with cargo management system*) 277
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Problems under-/overinflation 369
Retreads 348
Rims and tires 515
Rotating 351
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 360
Service life 349
Sizes 370
Snow chains 385
Spare wheel 479
Spare wheel, Collapsible tire 518
Speed rating 317, 372, 382
Storing 350
Temperature 358, 378
Terminology 379
TIN 374, 381
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only) 362
TPMS malfunction telltale 408
Traction 316, 378, 382
Tread 382
Tread depth 350, 384
Treadwear indicators 382
Vehicle maximum load on 382
Wear pattern 383
Winter tires 384Tongue Weight Rating see TWR
Tools 448
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 94
Towing
Trailer 191, 328, 331
Towing eye bolt 501
Towing the vehicle 501, 503
Tow-starting 497, 499
Traction 378, 382
4-ETS, Driving safety systems 98,
104
Trailer
Attaching 330
Checking weights 330
Electrical connections 329
Hitch* 328
Loading 329
Towing 328, 331
Weights and ratings 329
Transfer case 198
Transmission position indicator 147
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 334
Tread 382Tread depth 350, 384
Treadwear indicators 382
Trip computer 178
Trip odometer, resetting 146
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 393
Messages in the multifunction
display 443
Replacing bulbs 464
Turn signals 60
Additional in mirrors 464
Bulbs 464, 472
Cleaning lenses 393
Indicator lamps 27
Turning off the engine 67
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) 382
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 382
Units, Settings
Speedometer 168
Temperature 168
Unlocking the vehicle see Key
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Uphill driving
Cruise control 246
Upholstery
Cleaning and care of 397
Useful features 279
V
Vehicle
Battery 489
Break-in period 310
Care 389
Control system, Settings menu 163
Dimensions 520
Locking/unlocking 38, 65, 110
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 455
Modifications and alterations, Operat-
ing safety 17
Proper use of 17
Total load limit 382
Towing 499
Washing 389
Weights 521Vehicle and trailer weights and
ratings 329
Vehicle care 389
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 450, 451
Vehicle level control* 255
Messages in the multifunction
display 447
Vehicle lighting 340
Vehicle loading
Cargo compartment cover blind 271
Cargo net* 272
Cargo tie-down rings 268
Expanding cargo compartment 269
Hooks 269
Load limit 353
Loading instructions 266
Loading terminology 379
Parcel nets 283
Roof rails 266
Terminology 379
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 382Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid) 301
Vehicle status message memory
menu 162
Vehicle tool kit 448
Vehicle washing 391
VIN 511
Voice control system*
Button on multifunction steering
wheel 30, 148
Hands-free microphone 33
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 262
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Exterior lamps 135
Parking brake 58
Parktronic* 263
Seat belt telltale 84
Warranty coverage 10, 509