2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R320 display

545 Index
A
ABS 99
Indicator lamp 414, 415
Messages in the multifunction
display 429
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 197
Accessory weight 393
Accident 63
Active head restraint 86, 133, 477
Air bags 72
Children 73, 89
Front, Driver 75
Front, Passenger 75
Messages in the multifunction
display 438–441
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 77
Safety guidelines 74
Side impact 76
Window curtain 76
Air conditioning, Cooling 219, 233
Air conditioning refrigerant 538Air conditioning system see
Climate control or Automatic climate
control (3-zone)*
Air distribution 213, 228
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure, Tires 393
Air pump, Electric 499
Air recirculation mode 216, 231
Air vents, Front 208, 214, 222, 228
Air vents, Rear 220, 236, 239, 240
Air volume 214, 229
AIRMATIC* 276
Messages in the multifunction
display 464, 465
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 467, 497
All-wheel drive see Permanent four-wheel
drive 281
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 541, 544
Antiglare, Interior rear view mirror 203
Antiglare, Auto-dimming rear view
mirrors* 203Anti-theft systems 106
Anti-theft alarm system 106
Immobilizer 106
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Arm rests, Second-row 137
Armrest storage compartments
Front 306
Rear* 306
Telephone* tray 306
Ashtrays 311
Aspect ratio 393
ATF 360
AUDIO menu 165
CD operation 167
Radio operation 166
Satellite radio* operation 166
Audio search function 182
Auto-dimming*, Rear view mirrors 203
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirrors* 203
Automatic central locking, Control
system 183

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Automatic climate control (3-zone)* 222
Air conditioning, Cooling 233
Air conditioning refrigerant 538
Air distribution 228
Air recirculation mode 231
Air vents, Front 222, 228
Air vents, Rear 236, 239, 240
Air volume 229
Control panel, Front 224
Control panel, Rear 236
Deactivating system 226
Defogging 230
Defrosting 229
Maximum cooling, MAXCOOL 231
Rear passenger compartment 236
Residual heat utilization (REST) 235
Automatic headlamp mode 144
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 151
Automatic locking when driving 126
Automatic shift program 200Automatic transmission 190
Accelerator position 197
Automatic shift program 200
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) 202
Gear ranges 199
Gear selector lever 53, 190
Gear shifting malfunctions 202
Hill start assist system 198
Kickdown 197
Program mode selector switch 200
Shifting procedure 193
Starting the engine 53
Steering wheel gearshift control 201
Transmission fluid level 360
Transmission positions 194
Automatic transmission fluid see ATF
AUX-socket 304B
Backrest
Seat 44
Seat, Lumbar support 132
Seat, Multicontour* 132
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 455–460
Replacing bulbs 480
Bar 394
BAS 101
Lamps in instrument cluster 414
Messages in the multifunction
display 429
Batteries, SmartKey
Check lamp 110, 113
Checking battery condition 118
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 118
Battery, Vehicle 503
Charging 510
Disconnecting and connecting 505
Jump starting 511
Removing and installing 505
Bead 394
Beverage holder see Cup holder

547 Index
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel
engine) 502
Bolts, Spare wheel 498
Bottle opener 309
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake fluid 539
Checking 355
Messages in the multifunction
display 447
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 407
Messages in the multifunction
display 455–460
Replacing bulbs 480
Brake pads 340
Messages in the multifunction
display 445
Brakes 340
Warning lamp 415
Break-in the vehicle 338
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbsC
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 17
California retail buyers and lessees,
Important notice for 11
Call priority, Tele Aid* 328
Can holder see Cup holder
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 536
Card holder 32, 309
Cargo compartment
Tie-down rings 290
Cargo compartment cover blind 299
Cargo net* 301
Cargo tie-down rings 290
Carpets, Cleaning 411
Catalytic converter (gasoline
engine) 349
CD changer* 167, 304
CD player 167
Center console 31
Central locking 183
Automatic 126
Locking/unlocking from the
inside 126Central locking switch 126
Certification label 524, 525
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator
lamp 417, 418
Checking tire pressure electronically
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada
only) 379
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only) 376
Child safety
Infant and child restraint systems 88
Children in the vehicle 87
Air bags 73, 89
Blocking rear door window
operation 97
Indicator lamp, Front passenger front
air bag 81
Infant and child restraint
systems 91, 92
LATCH-type child seat anchors 91
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 77
Cigarette lighter 313

548 Index
Climate control 208
Air conditioning, Cooling 219
Air conditioning refrigerant 538
Air distribution 213
Air recirculation mode 216
Air vents, Front 208, 214
Air vents, Rear 220
Air volume 214
Control panel, Front 210
Control panel, Rear 220
Deactivating system 212
Defogging 216
Defrosting 214
Rear passenger compartment 220
Residual heat utilization (REST) 219
Clock 26, 176
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 394
Collapsible tire 471, 532
Collapsible wheel chock 471
Combination switch 58, 59, 61, 147
Compass 334
Control system 180Control and operation of radio
transmitters 348
Control system 157
Multifunction display 157
Multifunction steering wheel 158
Resetting to factory default 171
Control system menus 160
AIRMATIC*/Compass 168
AUDIO 165
Distance warning function* 185
Distronic* (Canada only) 168
NAV* 167
Settings 170
Standard display 164
TEL* 187
Trip computer 185
Vehicle status message memory 169
Control system submenus 161, 163
Comfort* 183
Instrument cluster 174
Lighting 177
Time/Date 176
Vehicle 180Coolant 360, 537, 541
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 541
Capacities 537
Checking coolant level 360
Messages in the multifunction
display 448–450
Temperature 350
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 148
Messages in the multifunction
display 456
Replacing bulbs 480, 481
Cruise control 257
Activating 258
Messages in the multifunction
display 430
Cup holders 308
Front center console 308
Rear center console* 310
Curb weight 394
Customer Assistance Center see CAC

549 Index
D
Date display, Setting 176
Daytime running lamp mode 145
Setting 177
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 216, 230
Defrosting, Front 214, 229
Defrosting, Rear 207
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 179
Interior lighting 180
Department of Transportation see DOT
Diesel engine
Bleeding fuel system 502
Preglow indicator lamp 29
Diesel fuel see Fuel
Difficulties
While driving 62
With starting 55
Digital speedometer 157, 165
Dimensions, Vehicle 534
Direction of rotation (tires) 365Displays
Digital speedometer 157, 165
Distronic* (Canada only) 168, 265
Maintenance service indicator
message 400
Messages in the multifunction
display 427–466
Multifunction display 157
Outside temperature 155, 157, 165
Selecting 175
Showing malfunctions 169
Symbol messages 444
Text messages 429
Vehicle status message memory 169
Vehicle system settings, Control
system 161, 163, 170
Distance to empty (range), Trip
computer 185
Distance warning function* (Canada
only) 185Distronic* (Canada only) 262
Activating 268
Cleaning system sensor 407
Control system 267
Deactivating 271
Distance warning function* 275
Driving hints 273
Messages in the multifunction
display 431
Warning and indicator lamps 265
Door
Entry lamps 153
Locking, In an emergency 475
Locking/unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 113
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 110
Messages in the multifunction
display 452
Opening from the inside 118
Opening from the outside 112
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 328
Unlocking, Mechanical key 474
Door control panel 36
Door handle 36
Door windows see Power windows
DOT 388, 394

551 Index
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 358, 538
Adding 359, 538
Additives 538
Changing 359, 538
Checking level 358
Consumption 358
Filler neck 359
Recommended engine oils and
filters 538
ESP
®101
Messages in the multifunction
display 435–436
Warning lamp 27, 419
ETD 85
Safety guidelines 74
ETS/4-ETS 103
Extending cargo compartment 292
Exterior rear view mirrors 48, 203
Power folding* 204
Synchronizing 204F
Fastening the seat belts 50
Filler neck, Engine oil 359
First aid kit 467
Flat tire 492
Collapsible tire 471, 498, 532
Jacking up the vehicle 493
Lowering the vehicle 501
Mounting the spare wheel 498
Preparing the vehicle 493
Spare wheel 471, 498, 532
Floormats 335
Fluids
Automatic transmission
fluid 360, 536
Brake fluid 355, 536, 539
Capacities 536
Engine coolant 355, 360, 537, 541
Engine oil 358, 536, 538
Power steering fluid 536
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 362, 538Fog lamp, Front see Corner-illuminating
front fog lamps*
Fog lamp, Rear 147
Messages in the multifunction
display 458
Replacing bulbs 480
Fog lamps 146
4MATIC see Permanent four-wheel
drive 281
Front air bags 75
Front defroster 214, 229
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front
air bag 75, 77, 82, 425
Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp 31, 75, 77, 82, 425
Front seat head restraints see
Head restraints
Front towing eye 515

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Fuel 352, 537, 539
Additives 540
Capacities, Fuel tank 537
Consumption statistics 185
Filling the tank 352
Fuel filler flap and cap 352
Fuel gauge 29
Fuel reserve warning lamp 29, 424
Premium unleaded
gasoline 352, 539, 540
Requirements, Octane rating 540
Fuel cap
Messages in the multifunction
display 452
Fuel filler flap 352
Locking/unlocking 352
Opening 352
Opening in an emergency 475
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 536Fuses 518
Fuse box, Cargo compartment 519
Fuse box, Engine compartment 519
Fuse box, Passenger
compartment 520
Fuse chart 467, 518
Fuse extractor 467, 518
Replacing 518
Spare fuses 467, 518
G
Garage door opener 329
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 394
Gear range
Automatic transmission 199
Limiting 199
Shifting into optimal 202Gear selector lever 25, 53, 190
Gearshift pattern 53, 190
Message in the display 437
Messages in the multifunction
display 437
Position 193
Shifting procedure 193
Transmission position 194
Global locking/unlocking see
Key, SmartKey
Glove box 304
Good visibility 203
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GTW 394
GVW 394
GVWR 394

553 Index
H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 33
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 411
Hazard warning flasher 150
Head restraints
Active head restraint 86, 133
Front seats 45
Rear seats 135, 136
Headlamp cleaning system* 203, 362
Reservoir capacity 538
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 144
Bi-Xenon* 481
Cleaning lenses 407
Cleaning system* 203, 362
Halogen 481
Light sensor, Messages in the
multifunction display 455
Manual headlamp mode 144
Messages in the multifunction
display 455–460
Replacing bulbs 480, 481
Switch 58, 143Headliner, Cleaning 411
Heated seats see Seats
Heated steering wheel* 318
High beam flasher 58, 148
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 29
Messages in the multifunction
display 456
Replacing 480
Switching on 58, 147
High mounted brake lamp 481
Hinged quarter windows* see
Power windows
Hood 356
Messages in the multifunction
display 452
Opening 356
Hooks
Loading 291
Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control or
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*
Hydroplaning 344I
Identification label see Labels
Ignition 40, 53, 66
Immobilizer 106
Indicator lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation
pressure
Information button see Tele Aid*
Infrared reflecting windshield* 336
Inside door handle 118
Instrument cluster 26, 154
Illumination brightness 154
Lamps 414
Messages in the multifunction
display 427–466
Multifunction display 157
Selecting language 174