
Automatic interior lighting control .... 92
Automatic locking when driving  ...... 124
Automatic shift program  .................. 106
Automatic transmission  ................... 103
Automatic shift program  ................106
Gear range indicator  ......................106
Gear ranges  ................................... 106
Gear selector lever  ........................103
Hill-start assist system  ..................171
Kickdown  ....................................... 105
One-touch gearshifting  ..................107
Program mode indicator  ................107
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program)  ..............106
Shifting procedure  .........................104
Towing a trailer  .............................. 106
Transmission position indicator  .....104
Transmission positions  ..................104
AUX socket  ........................................ 154
Axle oils  .............................................. 334
B
BabySmart™  
Air bag deactivation system  .............45
Self-test  ........................................... 46
Back button  ....................................... 129
Backrest see Seats                                                  
Backup lamps  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 283
Replacing bulbs  ............................. 305
Bar (air pressure unit)  ....................... 239
BAS (Brake Assist System)  ................. 60
Batteries, SmartKey  
Checking condition  ..........................69
Replacing  ....................................... 302
Battery, Vehicle  ................................. 317
Charging  ........................................ 319
Jump starting  ................................. 319
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 281
Bead (tire)  .......................................... 239
Beverage holders see Cup holders                                        
Bluetooth ®
 settings  .......................... 135
Brake Assist System
see BAS                                                     
Brake fluid  
Checking level  ............................... 217
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 273
Brake lamps  
Cleaning lenses  ............................. 254
Replacing bulbs  ............................. 305
Brake pads  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 270
Brakes  ................................................ 244
Parking brake  ................................ 102
Warning lamp ................................. 289
Break-in period  .................................. 212
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs                                  
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center)  ... 22
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for  ............. 20
Calls (phone)  .............................. 117, 155
Can holders see Cup holders                                        
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants  .................................. 334
Cargo compartment  
Cargo net  ....................................... 191
Cargo volume, expanding  ..............189
Cover blind  .................................... 190
Fuse box  ........................................ 326
Hooks  ............................................ 189
Tie-down rings  ............................... 188
Cargo compartment cover blind  ...... 190
Cargo net  ........................................... 191
Cargo tie-down rings  ......................... 188
Carpets, cleaning  .............................. 256
CD player  ............................................ 146
Center console  
Lower part  ....................................... 31
Upper part  ....................................... 31
Central locking  
Automatic  ................................ 70, 124
KEYLESS-GO  .................................... 67
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Locking/unlocking from inside ........71
SmartKey  ......................................... 66
Central locking/unlocking switch  ..... 71
Certification label  .............................. 328
Children in the vehicle  
Air bags  ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system  ............................................. 45
Child safety locks (rear doors)  .........58
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX)  ........................................... 57
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (Canada only)  .........45
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (USA only)  ..............42
Infant and child restraint systems .... 54
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 57
OCS (Occupant Classification
System)  ........................................... 42
Override switch  ................................ 58
Safety notes ..................................... 53
Tether anchorage points  ..................56
Top tether  ........................................ 56
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle                        
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle                        
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning  .............................................. 257
Cigarette lighter  ................................ 197
Clear button  ....................................... 130
Climate control system  .................... 177
Air conditioning  ............................. 179
Air conditioning refrigerant  ............336
Air distribution  ............................... 181
Air recirculation mode  ...................183
Air volume  ..................................... 182
Automatic mode  ............................ 179
Deactivating system  ......................179
Front defroster  .............................. 182
Maximum cooling MAX COOL  ........182
Temperature  .................................. 180
Clock  ............................................ 29, 121
Coat hooks  ......................................... 189
Cockpit  ................................................. 27
Cold tire inflation pressure  .............. 239Collapsible tire (spare wheel)  .......... 333
Collapsible wheel chock  ................... 261
COMAND system see separate COMAND system
operating instructions                               
Combination gauge  ............................. 28
Combination switch  ............................ 90
Compass  ............................................ 199
Control system  .................................. 110
Multifunction display  .....................112
Multifunction steering wheel  .........110
Resetting to factory settings  ..........119
Control system menus  ...................... 113
Audio  ............................................. 115
Navi  ............................................... 115
Service ........................................... 118
Settings  ......................................... 119
Telephone  ...................................... 117
Trip  ................................................ 113
Control system submenus  
Convenience  .................................. 124
Instrument cluster  .........................120
Lighting  .......................................... 122
Time/Date  ..................................... 121
Vehicle  ........................................... 123
Convenience submenu  
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 124
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors  ................................... 124
Coolant  
Anticorrosion/antifreeze  ...............338
Capacities  ...................................... 334
Checking level  ............................... 216
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 279
Temperature gauge ........................ 109
Warning lamp ................................. 295
Coolant temperature gauge  ............... 28
Corner-illuminating lamps  .................. 91
Replacing bulbs  ............................. 304
Cruise control  .................................... 168
Activating ....................................... 169
Canceling  ....................................... 169
Changing the set speed  .................170
Last stored speed  ..........................170
Lever .............................................. 169
Messages in the multifunction
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Resume function ............................ 170
Setting current speed  ....................169
Cup holders  ........................................ 195
Curb weight  ....................................... 239
Customer Assistance Center (CAC)  ... 22
Customer Relations Department  ....... 22
D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster                              
Data recording  ..................................... 23
Date, Setting  ...................................... 121
Daytime running lamp mode  .............. 88
Switching on or off ......................... 122
Deep water
see Standing water                                   
Defogging (windshield)  ..................... 182
Defroster  
Front (Climate control system)  ......182
Rear window  .................................. 184
Delayed shut-off  
Exterior lamps ................................ 122
Interior lighting  .............................. 123
Department of Transportation
see DOT                                                    
Difficulties  
While driving  .................................. 101
With starting  .................................... 99
Dimensions (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification                          
Direction of rotation (tires)  .............. 231
Displays  
Maintenance service indicator  .......250
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 262
Multifunction display  .....................112
Symbol messages  ..........................270
Text messages  ............................... 264
Trip computer  ................................ 113
Vehicle status message memory  ...118
Vehicle system settings  .................119
Door control panel  .............................. 33
Door handles  ........................................ 33
Doors  
Child safety locks  ............................ 58
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO)  ...67
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey)  ........66
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 277
Opening from inside ......................... 70
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 205
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid)  .......204
Unlocking (Mechanical key)  ...........299
DOT (Department of
Transportation)  .................................. 239
Drinking and driving  ......................... 243
Driving  
Abroad  ........................................... 249
Hydroplaning  ................................. 246
Instructions  ............................. 98, 243
In winter  ........................................ 243
Problems  ....................................... 101
Safety systems  ................................ 59
Systems  ......................................... 168
Through standing water  .................246
Driving and parking  
Safety notes ..................................... 98
Driving off  .................................. 100, 245
Driving safety systems  ....................... 59
BAS  .................................................. 60
EBP  .................................................. 60
ESP ®
 ................................................ 61
ETS/4-ETS  ....................................... 62
Driving systems  
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 171
Cruise control  ................................ 168
Hill-start assist system  ..................171
Parktronic system  ..........................172
Rear view camera  .......................... 174
Driving tips, automatic
transmission  ...................................... 105
E
Easy-entry/exit feature  .............. 83, 124
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning)  ...................................... 60
Electrical system  
Improper work on or
modifications  ................................... 22
Power outlets ................................. 197
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification                          
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
                                                  
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Front air bagssee Air bags                                              
Front axle oil  ...................................... 334
Front lamps see Headlamps                                         
Front passenger front air bag  ............ 40
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 264
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada only)  ..... 45, 297
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only)  .......... 42, 298
Front seat head restraints see Head restraints                                   
Fuel  ..................................................... 212
Additives  ........................................ 337
Capacity, fuel tank  .........................335
Drive sensibly–safe fuel  .................243
Fuel consumption statistics  ...........114
Fuel filler flap and cap  ...................213
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp  .....294
Premium unleaded gasoline  ...........336
Refueling ........................................ 212
Requirements  ................................ 337
Fuel filler flap  ..................................... 213
Opening manually  ..........................301
Fuel gauge  ................................... 28, 110
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.  ........ 334
Fuel tank  
Capacity  ........................................ 335
Fuel filler flap and cap  ...................213
Refueling ........................................ 212
Fuses  .................................................. 325
G
Garage door opener  .................... 32, 205
Gasoline see Fuel                                                     
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)  ... 240
Gear range  ......................................... 106
Indicator  ........................................ 106
Limiting  .......................................... 107
Shifting into optimal  ......................108
Gear selector lever  ............................ 103
Cleaning ......................................... 256
Gearshift pattern  ........................... 103
Lock ......................................... 99, 104
Shifting procedure  .........................104
Transmission position indicator  .....104
Transmission positions  ..................104
Generator
see Alternator                                           
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey                                    
Glove box  ........................................... 192
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR                                                 
Gross Trailer Weight
see GTW                                                    
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW                                                    
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR                                                 
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)  .............. 240
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)  ............ 240
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)  ................................................ 240
H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps                                         
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning  .... 256
Hazard warning flasher  ....................... 90
Headlamp cleaning system  ................ 91
Headlamps  
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps  .............87
Automatic headlamp mode  ..............88
Bi-Xenon  .................................. 87, 304
Cleaning lenses  ............................. 254
Cleaning system  .............................. 91
Daytime running lamp mode  ............88
Delayed shut-off  ............................ 122
Halogen  ......................................... 304
High-beam flasher ............................ 90
High-beam headlamps  .....................90
Low-beam headlamps  ......................88
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 283
Replacing bulbs  ............................. 303
Switch  .............................................. 87
Headliner, cleaning and care of  ....... 256
Head restraints  .................................... 78
Adjustment  ................................ 78, 80
Folding back  .................................... 80
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NECK-PRO active front head
restraints  ......................................... 51
Rear seat head restraints ................. 80
Height adjustment  
Seat belt outlet  ................................ 50
Seats  ............................................... 78
High-beam flasher  ............................... 90
High-beam headlamps  ................ 90, 304
Replacing bulbs  ............................. 304
Hill-start assist system  ..................... 171
Hood  ................................................... 214
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 277
Hooks  ................................................. 189
Horn  ...................................................... 27
Hydroplaning  ..................................... 246
I
Identification labels  .......................... 328
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN)  ................................................... 329
Ignition  ........................................... 76, 99
Immobilizer  .......................................... 63
Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle                        
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure                      
Inside door handle  .............................. 70
Instrument cluster  ...................... 28, 108
Illumination  .................................... 109
Lamps  ............................................ 288
Multifunction display  .....................112
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination         
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster                              
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit                                               
Interior lighting  
Delayed shut-off  ............................ 123
Emergency lighting  ..........................92
Front  ................................................ 92
Front reading lamps  .........................92
Rear  ................................................. 92
Rear reading lamps  ..........................92
Interior rear view mirror  ..................... 84
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 84
Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments                      
Intermittent wiping  ............................. 93
Rain sensor  ...................................... 93
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) see Children in the vehicle                        
J
Jack  ..................................................... 261
Jump starting  ..................................... 319
K
Key, Mechanical  
Loss of  ............................................. 69
Replacing  ......................................... 70
Unlocking/locking manually  ..........299
Key, SmartKey  
Battery check lamp  ..........................69
Checking batteries  ...........................69
Factory setting ........................... 67, 69
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO)  .................................................. 69
Global locking (SmartKey) ................ 67
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO)  .................................................. 69
Global unlocking
(SmartKey)  ....................................... 67
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO  .....68
Locking/unlocking ........................... 66
Loss of  ............................................. 69
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 277
Opening and closing the
panorama roof  ................................. 97
Opening and closing the windows .... 97
Remote control  ................................ 66
Replacing  ......................................... 70
Replacing batteries  ........................302
Restoring to factory setting  .......67, 69
Selective setting  ........................67, 69
Starter switch positions  ...................76
KEYLESS-GO  
Starter switch positions  ...................76
Kickdown  ........................................... 105
Kilopascal (air pressure unit)  ........... 240
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L
Labels  
Certification  ................................... 328
Emission control information  .........329
Tire and Loading Information
placard ........................................... 227
Tire inflation pressure  ....................220
Lamps, exterior  
Exterior lamp switch  ........................87
Front  .............................................. 304
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 283
Rear  ............................................... 305
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Lamps, indicator and warning  
ABS .......................................... 28, 289
Brakes  ..................................... 28, 289
Center console  ................................ 31
Coolant  .................................... 28, 295
Engine malfunction  ..................28, 295
ESP ®
 ........................................ 28, 293
Fog lamps  ........................................ 89
Front fog lamps ................................ 28
Front passenger front air bag off
(Canada only)  .......................... 45, 297
Front passenger front air bag off
(USA only) ................................ 42, 298
Fuel tank reserve  .....................28, 294
High-beam headlamps  ...............28, 90
Instrument cluster  ...................28, 288
Low-beam headlamps  ................28, 88
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale  ..................28, 296
Rear fog lamp  .................................. 28
Seat belt telltale  ................28, 50, 292
SRS .................................... 28, 36, 293
Turn signals  ..................................... 28
LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX)
see Children in the vehicle                        
License plate lamps  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 285
Replacing bulbs  ............................. 305
Light alloy wheels, cleaning  ............. 256
Lighter see Cigarette lighter                                 Lighting ................................................ 87
Daytime running lamp mode  ............88
Exterior  ............................................ 87
Interior  ............................................. 92
Limp-home mode  .............................. 108
Load index (tires)  ...................... 235, 240
Loading see Vehicle loading                                   
Locator lighting  ................................. 122
Locking the vehicle  
KEYLESS-GO  .................................... 67
Manually  ........................................ 299
SmartKey  ......................................... 66
Loss of  
Key  .................................................. 69
Service and Warranty Information
booklet  .......................................... 328
Low-beam headlamps  ......................... 88
Exterior lamp switch  ........................87
Replacing bulbs  ............................. 304
Switching on  .................................... 88
Lubricants  .......................................... 334
Lumbar support  ................................... 80
M
Maintenance  ........................................ 20
Maintenance System  
Service indicator display  ................251
Service indicator message  .............250
Service term exceeded  ..................250
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps)  ................................ 88
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification                          
Maximum loaded vehicle weight  ..... 240
Maximum load rating (tires)  ............. 240
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure  .............................. 240
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical                                 
Media interface  ................................. 192
Memory function  ........................... 33, 86
Menus see Control system menus                       
Mirrors  .................................................. 83
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 84
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Exterior rear view mirror parking
position  ............................................ 85
Exterior rear view mirrors  ................84
Interior rear view mirror  ...................84
Memory function .............................. 86
Power-folding exterior rear view
mirrors  ............................................. 85
Vanity mirror  .................................. 196
MON (Motor Octane Number)  .......... 337
Motor Octane Number see MON                                                   
MP3 mode  .......................................... 146
Multifunction display  ........................ 112
Symbol messages  ..........................270
Text messages  ............................... 264
Vehicle status messages  ...............262
Multifunction display messages  
ABS  ....................................... 271, 272
Active headlamps  .......................... 283
Advanced TPMS  ............................. 268
Air bags  ......................................... 264
Alternator  ...................................... 281
Battery  ........................................... 281
Brake fluid  ..................................... 273
Brake pads ..................................... 270
Cargo compartment ....................... 277
Child seat  ...................................... 267
Coolant  .......................................... 279
Corner-illuminating lamps  ..............286
Cruise control  ................................ 267
Doors  ............................................. 277
EBP  ................................................ 272
Engine oil  ....................................... 282
ESP ®
 ............................. 271, 272, 274
Fog lamps  .............................. 283, 285
Front passenger front air bag  ........264
Gas cap .......................................... 282
High-beam lamps  ........................... 284
Hood  .............................................. 277
License plate lamps  .......................285
Light sensor  ................................... 285
Low-beam lamps ............................ 285
Parking brake  ................................ 272
Parking lamps  ................................ 284
Power steering  ............................... 279
Reserve fuel  ................................... 282
Reverse lamp  ................................. 283
Side marker lamps  .........................284SmartKey ....................................... 277
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO  ..........277
SRS  ................................................ 275
Tailgate  .......................................... 277
Tail lamps  ...................................... 286
Tele Aid  .......................................... 275
Tire inflation pressure  ............268, 288
Tire pressure monitor  ....................268
Tires  ...................................... 268, 288
Trailer brake lamps  ........................286
Trailer tail lamps  ............................ 286
Trailer turn signal lamps  ................287
Turn signals  ................................... 287
Multifunction steering wheel  
Adjustment  ...................................... 82
Buttons  .......................................... 110
Cleaning ......................................... 256
Easy-entry/exit feature  ...........83, 124
Memory function .............................. 86
Overview  .......................................... 29
N
Navigation system see Separate operating instructions         
Navi menu  .......................................... 115
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints  ............................................. 51
Resetting  ....................................... 301
Nets, parcel  ....................................... 188
Normal occupant weight  .................. 240
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN)  ................................................... 329
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS (Occupant Classification
System)                                                     
Occupant distribution  ....................... 240
Occupant safety  
Air bags  ........................................... 37
BabySmart™  .................................... 45
Children and air bags  .......................37
Children in the vehicle  .....................53
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX)  ........................................... 57
Fastening the seat belts ................... 49
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Proximity keysee Key, SmartKey                                    
PSI (air pressure unit)  ....................... 240
R
Radio  .................................................. 136
Satellite radio  ................................ 140
Selecting stations  ..........................115
Radio transmitters  ............................ 249
Rain sensor see Intermittent wiping                             
Rear axle oil  ....................................... 334
Rear center console ashtray see Ashtrays                                             
Rear center seat belt  
Unblocking ....................................... 50
Rear doors  
Child safety locks  ............................ 58
Rear door window  
Override switch  ................................ 58
Rear fog lamp
see Fog lamps                                           
Rear lamps
see Tail lamps                                           
Rear seat head restraints
see Head restraints                                   
Rear view camera  .............................. 174
Cleaning the camera lens  ..............254
Rear window defroster  ..................... 184
Rear window wiper/washer  ............... 94
Recommended tire inflation
pressure  ..................................... 219, 240
Refrigerant, air conditioning  ............ 336
Refueling  ............................................ 212
Regular checks  .................................. 213
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale                              
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey                                    
Remote door lock (Tele Aid)  ............. 205
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid)  ......... 204
Replacing  
Key  .................................................. 70
Replacing bulbs  ................................. 303
Reporting safety defects  .................... 23
Research Octane Number see RON                                                    
Reserve fuel  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 282
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Restraint systems
see Occupant safety                                 
Rims  ........................................... 241, 331
Roadside Assistance  ................... 20, 203
Roller sunblinds  ................................. 184
RON (Research Octane Number)  ..... 337
Roof rack  ............................................ 188
Rubber parts, cleaning  ...................... 256
S
Safety  
Driving safety systems  .....................59
Occupant safety ............................... 36
Reporting defects  ............................ 23
Safety belts
see Seat belts                                           
Satellite radio  .................................... 140
Seat belt force limiter  ......................... 51
Seat belts  ............................................. 47
Children in the vehicle  .....................53
Cleaning ......................................... 256
Fastening  ......................................... 49
Height adjustment  ...........................50
Proper use of  ................................... 48
Rear center seat  .............................. 50
Safety guidelines  ............................. 39
Safety notes ..................................... 47
Telltale  ........................................... 292
Seat heating  ......................................... 81
Seating capacity  ................................ 228
Seats  ..................................................... 78
Adjusting  ......................................... 33
Adjustment  ...................................... 78
Easy-entry/exit feature  ....................83
Heating  ............................................ 81
Memory function .............................. 86
Rear seat bench ............................. 189
Securing cargo  
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 188
Selective setting
see Key, SmartKey                                    
Selector lever
see Gear selector lever                             
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