
Armrest, front
 
Storage compartment  .................... 349
Storage tray/telephone
compartment
 ................................. 349
Armrest, rear  
Storage compartment  ....................349
Ashtray  ............................................... 352
Aspect ratio (tires)  ............................ 393
Assistance menu  ............................... 212
Audio Aux  ........................................... 172
Audio menu ........................................ 207
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors  .....272
Automatic central locking  ................257
Automatic headlamp mode  ..............275
Automatic interior lighting control  ..279
Automatic shift program  ..................296
Automatic transmission ................... 291
Automatic shift program  ................296
Gear range indicator  ......................295
Gear ranges  ................................... 295
Gear selector lever  ........................291
Hill-start assist system .................. 315
Kickdown ....................................... 295
Kickdown (manual shift program) .. 299
Manual shift program ..................... 298
One-touch gearshifting  ..................297
Program mode indicator ................ 296
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program)  ..............296
Program mode selector switch
(manual shift program)  ..................298
Shifting procedure ......................... 293
Steering wheel gearshift control .... 297
Transmission position indicator ..... 294
Transmission positions .................. 294
AUX  
Audio  ............................................. 172
Media interface .............................. 183
Sockets .......................................... 173
Video  ............................................. 172
Axle oils  .............................................. 491 B
Backrest see Seats   
                                               
Backup lamps  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 446
Bar (air pressure unit)  ....................... 393
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 57
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)  .................................................... 57
Batteries, SmartKey  
Checking condition  ........................255
Replacing ....................................... 461
Battery, Vehicle  ................................. 469
Charging  ........................................ 471
Jump starting ................................. 471
Messages in the multifunction
display  ................................... 425, 444
Bead (tire) .......................................... 393
Beverage holders see Cup holders                                       
Blind Spot Assist ............................... 335
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 423
Switching on or off ......................... 213
Bluetooth ®
 interface ......................... 138
Brake Assist System see BAS                                                    
Brake Assist System PLUS
see BAS PLUS                                          
Brake fluid  
Checking level  ............................... 373
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 434
Brake lamps  
Cleaning lenses ............................. 406
Brake pads  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 428
Brakes  ................................................ 398
High-performance brake system .... 400
Warning lamp ................................. 451
Break-in period  .................................. 366
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs                                  Index
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Engine oil
 
Adding ........................................... 371
Additives ........................................ 493
Checking level  ............................... 369
Consumption ................................. 369
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 444
Oil dipstick .....................................
369
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 492
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)  ......59
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 60
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................... 429, 430, 435
Warning lamp ................................. 456
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device)  ................................................. 48
Safety guidelines  ............................. 39
ETS/4-ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 60
Express operation  Power windows .............................. 282
Tilt/sliding sunroof  ........................345
Exterior lamp switch ......................... 275
Exterior rear view mirrors  ................271
Fold-in function .............................. 273
Parking position ............................. 272
Power folding  ................................. 273
Exterior view of vehicle  ......................26 F
Fastening the seat belts  .....................47
First aid kit  .........................................
412
Flat tire
 ............................................... 465
Lowering the vehicle  ......................469
Mounting the spare wheel ............. 466
Preparing the vehicle  .....................465
Spare wheel ........................... 465, 490
Floormats ........................................... 363
Fluids  
ABC fluid ................................ 371, 491
Automatic transmission fluid ......... 491
Brake fluid  ..................................... 491
Capacities ...................................... 490
Engine coolant ............................... 491
Engine oil ....................................... 490Power steering fluid .......................
491
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 492
Fog lamps ........................................... 277
Messages in the multifunction
display
 ................................... 446, 448
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ...................................... 273
Four-wheel drive see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)                   
Front air bags
see Air bags                                             
Front passenger front air bag ............ 40
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 417
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp  ............................. 41, 459
Fuel  ..................................................... 366
Additives ........................................ 494
Capacity, fuel tank ......................... 491
Drive sensibly–safe fuel  .................397
Fuel consumption statistics  ...........204
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 367
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp  .....457
Premium unleaded gasoline  ...........493
Refueling ........................................ 366
Requirements  ................................ 494
Fuel filler flap  ..................................... 367
Fuel gauge  ......................................... 301
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.  ........490
Fuel tank  Capacity ........................................ 491
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 367
Refueling ........................................ 366
Fuses  .................................................. 476 G
Garage door opener .......................... 360
Gasoline see Fuel   
                                                  
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)  ...394
Gear range ......................................... 295
Indicator ........................................ 295
Limiting .......................................... 297
Shifting into optimal  ......................298
Gear selector lever  ............................291
Cleaning ......................................... 409 Index
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Gearshift pattern ...........................
291
Shifting procedure ......................... 293
Transmission position indicator ..... 294
Transmission positions .................. 294
Generator
see Alternator   
                                        
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey                                   
Glove box  ........................................... 348
Gracenote ®
 Media Database ............ 171
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR                                                
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW                                                   
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR                                                
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)  ............394
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................ 394H
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning  ....409
Hazard warning flasher  ....................278
HD Radio™ ......................................... 154
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 278
Headlamps  
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps ........... 274
Automatic headlamp mode  
............275
Bi-Xenon  ........................................ 274
Cleaning lenses ............................. 406
Cleaning system  ............................ 278
Daytime running lamp mode  ..........276
High-beam flasher  .........................278
High-beam headlamps  ...................278
Low-beam headlamps .................... 275
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 446
Replacing bulbs ............................. 463
Switch ............................................ 275
Headliner and shelf below rear
window, cleaning and care of  ..........409
Head restraints  ................................. 264
Adjustment  ............................ 264, 267
Folding back .................................. 268
Rear seat head restraints ............... 268
Heated steering wheel  ...................... 270Height adjustment
 
Seats ............................................. 264
Vehicle level control ...................... 318
High-beam flasher ............................. 278
High-beam headlamps  ......................278
Indicator lamp .................................. 29
High-performance brake system  
.....400
Hill-start assist system  ..................... 315
HOLD function  ................................... 316
Hood ................................................... 368
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 439
Horn ...................................................... 27
Hydroplaning ..................................... 400 I
Identification labels  ..........................480
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 481
Ignition  ....................................... 262, 285
Immobilizer .......................................... 65
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning   
         
Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle                       
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure                     
Infrared reflecting windshield  .........364
Inside door handle  ......................34, 256
Instrument cluster  ......................29, 300
Illumination  .................................... 300
Lamps ............................................ 450
Multifunction display  .....................203
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination        
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster                             
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit                                              
Interior lighting  
Emergency lighting ........................ 280
Front .............................................. 279
Front reading lamps ....................... 279
Rear  ............................................... 279
Interior rear view mirror  ................... 271
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors .... 27210
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Lighting
 .............................................. 274
Daytime running lamp mode  ..........276
Exterior  
.......................................... 275
Interior  ........................................... 279
Limp-home mode .............................. 299
Load index (tires)  ......................389, 394
Loading see Vehicle loading                                  
Locking the vehicle  
KEYLESS-GO  .................................. 253
Manually  ........................................ 461
SmartKey ....................................... 252
Loss of  
Key  ................................................ 256
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 480
Low-beam headlamps ....................... 275
Exterior lamp switch ...................... 275
Switching on  .................................. 275
Lubricants .......................................... 490M
Maintenance  ........................................ 21
Maintenance Call, automatic (Tele
Aid)  ..................................................... 359
Maintenance System  Service indicator display  
................402
Service indicator message ............. 402
Service term exceeded  ..................402
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps)  .............................. 275
Manual shift program  .......................298
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification                         
Maximum loaded vehicle weight  .....394
Maximum load rating (tires)  .............394
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 394
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical                                
Media interface ................................. 183
Memory function ............................... 273
Menus see Control system menus                      
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel                                        Mirrors
 ............................................... 271
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors .... 272
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position .......................................... 272
Exterior rear view mirrors 
..............271
Interior rear view mirror ................. 271
Memory function ........................... 273
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors ........................................... 273
Vanity mirror .................................. 351
MON (Motor Octane Number)  ..........494
Motor Octane Number see MON                                                  
MP3 .................................................... 162
Multifunction display ........................ 203
Symbol messages .......................... 428
Text messages ............................... 416
Vehicle status messages ............... 414
Multifunction display messages  
ABC (Active Body Control) ............. 419
ABS ....................................... 429, 430
Active headlamps  .......................... 446
Advanced Parking Guidance  ..........423
Advanced TPMS ............................. 426
Air bags ......................................... 417
AIRMATIC ...................................... 437
Alternator .............................. 425, 444
Automatic
transmission .......................... 424, 425
Backrests ....................................... 439
Battery ................................... 425, 444
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 423
Brake fluid  ..................................... 434
Brake pads ..................................... 428
Coolant .......................................... 442
Corner-illuminating lamps .............. 449
Cruise control ................................ 420
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 421
Doors ............................................. 439
EBP  ................................................ 430
Engine oil ....................................... 444
ESC ............................... 429, 430, 435
Fog lamps  .............................. 446, 448
Front passenger front air bag  ........417
Gas cap .......................................... 445
High-beam lamps ........................... 447
Hood .............................................. 439
License plate lamps ....................... 44712
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Paintwork, cleaning  ..........................404
Paintwork code  ................................. 481
Panic alarm .......................................... 55
Parcel nets  ......................................... 348
Park Assist ......................................... 324
Cleaning system sensors  ...............406
Collision warning  ........................... 327
Messages in the multifunction
display
 ........................................... 422
Range  ............................................ 325
Switching on/off ........................... 327
System sensors  ............................. 406
Warning indicators ......................... 326
Parking ............................................... 288
Advanced Parking Guidance  ..........327
Park Assist  ..................................... 324
Parktronic system  ..........................321
Parking Guidance, Advanced ........... 327
Parking position  
Exterior rear view mirrors .............. 272
Transmission position .................... 294
Parktronic system  
Cleaning system sensors  ...............406
Malfunction .................................... 324
Minimum distance ......................... 322
Sensor range  ................................. 322
Switching on/off ........................... 323
System sensors  ............................. 322
Warning indicators ......................... 323
Parts service ...................................... 480
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp                                     
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety                                
Pedals ................................................. 397
Phone see Telephone                                          
Phone book  ........................................ 146
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 409
Power assistance  .............................. 398
Power closing assist for doors and
trunk lid  .............................................. 261
Power outlets  .................................... 353
Power seats see Seats                                                  Power tilt/sliding sunroof
 
Operation ....................................... 345
Synchronizing
 ................................ 347
Power washer  .................................... 404
Power windows  ................................. 282
Cleaning ......................................... 408
Operation ....................................... 282
Rear side window, override switch ... 55
Synchronizing ................................ 283
Practical hints ................................... 412
PRE-SAFE ®
 ............................................ 49
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 416
PRE-SAFE ®
 Brake  ................................. 62
Activating/deactivating ................. 213
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 416
Problems 
While driving .................................. 288
With vehicle ..................................... 23
With wipers  .................................... 281
Product information  ............................20
Production options weight  ...............394
Program mode selector switch  
Automatic shift program  ................296
Manual shift program ..................... 298
Proximity key
see Key, SmartKey                                   
PSI (air pressure unit) ....................... 394 R
RACETIMER  ........................................ 209
Radar sensors  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 424
Switching on or off
 ......................... 216
Radio .................................................. 152
HD Radio™ .................................... 154
Satellite radio ................................ 157
Selecting stations .......................... 207
Radio transmitters  ............................401
Rain sensor see Intermittent wiping                            
Rear axle oil  ....................................... 491
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps                                           14
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Rear seat head restraints
see Head restraints   
                                
Rear side window  
Override switch ................................ 55
Rear view camera .............................. 332
Cleaning the camera lens .............. 407
Rear window defroster ..................... 344
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ..................................... 374, 394
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............ 493
Refueling  ............................................ 366
Regular checks  .................................. 367
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale                             
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey                                   
Remote door lock (Tele Aid)  .............359
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid)  .........359
Replacing  
Key  ................................................ 256
Replacing bulbs  ................................. 463
Reporting safety defects .................... 23
Research Octane Number see RON                                                   
Reserve fuel  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 445
Restraint systems
see Occupant safety                                
Retaining hook  .................................. 348
Rims ........................................... 394, 486
Roadside Assistance  ...................21, 356
RON (Research Octane Number) ..... 494
Rubber parts, cleaning ...................... 409 S
Safety  Driving safety systems ..................... 56
Occupant safety ............................... 36
Reporting defects 
............................23
Safety belts
see Seat belts                                          
Satellite radio .................................... 157
SD card ............................................... 166
Seat belt force limiter ......................... 48
Seat belts ............................................. 45
Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 49Children in the vehicle 
.....................51
Cleaning ......................................... 409
Fastening  ......................................... 47
Proper use of  ................................... 46
Safety guidelines
 ............................. 39
Safety notes ..................................... 45
Telltale ..................................... 29, 454
Seat heating ....................................... 269
Seating capacity ................................ 382
Seats .................................................. 264
Adjustment  .................................... 264
Drive-dynamic ................................ 199
Heating .......................................... 269
Memory function ........................... 273
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 439
Ventilation ..................................... 269
Selective setting
see Key, SmartKey                                   
Selector lever
see Gear selector lever                            
Self-test 
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 45
Tele Aid  .......................................... 354
Service
see Maintenance                                      
Service, parts  .................................... 480
Service and warranty information  .....20
Service intervals see Maintenance System, Service
indicator message                                    
Service life (tires)  .............................. 386
Service menu  ..................................... 214
Settings  Automatic locking .......................... 193
Automatic mirror folding ................ 192
Display settings (COMAND) ............. 79
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 190
Factory setting (KEYLESS-GO) ....... 255
Factory setting (SmartKey)  ............253
Individual (vehicle) ......................... 214
Interior ambient lighting ................ 192
Language ......................................... 81
Locator lighting .............................. 192
Memory function ........................... 273
Night security illumination ............. 191
Rear window sunshade  ..................190 Index
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This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available
for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be
equipped with all features described in this manual. Function Page
:
Trunk:
Locking and unlocking 252
Opening and closing 257,
258 Valet locking 261
;
Rear lamps 463
=
Rear window defroster 344
?
Fuel filler flap 366
A
Doors:
Locking and unlocking 252,
460 B
Exterior rear view mirrors 271
Parking position 272
Power folding 273
C
Towing eyes
474 Function Page
D
Tires and wheels 373
Rims and tires 486
E
Hood 368
F
Headlamp cleaning system 278
G
Front lamps 463
H
Wipers 280
Wiper blades, replacing 464
Wiper blades, cleaning 408
I
Windshield:
Wiping with washer fluid 280
Cleaning 408
J
Roof:
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 34526
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Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
Eyeglasses compartment 348
;
Left reading lamp on/off 279
=
Rear interior lighting on/off 279
?
Front interior lighting on/
off
279
A
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
switch
345
B
SOS button (Tele Aid
system)
353
C
Automatic interior lighting
control
279
D
Right reading lamp on/off 279
E
Interior rear view mirror 271
F
Garage door opener 360
G
Hands-free microphone for:
Tele Aid (emergency call
system)
353
Telephone 135
Voice Control System 217 Driver’s door control panel
Function Page
:
Inside door handle  256
;
Central unlocking switch 257
Central locking switch 257
=
Seat adjustment switch 265
?
Memory function 273
Selector button for front
passenger seat
265
A
Seat heating switch 269
Seat ventilation switch 269
B
Exterior rear view mirror
adjustment
271
Power-folding exterior rear
view mirrors
273
C
Switches for opening/
closing front and rear door
windows
282
D
Remote trunk opening/
closing switch
257
E
Override switch 5534
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