Cargo net ...........................................
196
Cargo tie-down rings .........................188
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 267
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 74, 137
KEYLESS-GO
.................................... 71
Locking/unlocking from inside ........ 74
SmartKey ......................................... 70
Central locking/unlocking switch .....74
Certification label .............................. 344
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 45
Child safety locks (rear doors) ......... 61
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type ....60
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 .... 55
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
Override switch ................................ 62
Safety notes ..................................... 55
Tether anchorage points .................. 57
Top tether ........................................ 57
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning .............................................. 268
Cigarette lighter ................................ 205
Climate control system ....................162
3-zone automatic climate control ..170
Air conditioning .....................167, 175
Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 352
Air distribution ....................... 168, 177
Air recirculation mode ........... 169, 179
Air volume ............................. 168, 178
Automatic mode .................... 167, 176
Climate control .............................. 164
Deactivating system ..............166, 175
Front defroster ...................... 168, 178
Residual heat and
ventilation .............................. 170, 180
Temperature .......................... 168, 176Clock
............................................ 28, 133
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Cold tire inflation pressure ..............249
Collapsible tire (spare wheel) ..........350
Collapsible wheel chock ...................272
COMAND system see separate COMAND system
operating instructions
Combination switch ..........................100
Comfort submenu Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 137
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ................................... 138
Seat belt adjustment feature ......... 138
Compass
Calling up ....................................... 216
Control system .................................. 123
Multifunction display .....................125
Multifunction steering wheel ......... 123
Resetting to factory settings .......... 131
Control system menus ...................... 126
AIRMATIC/Compass ...................... 129
Audio/DVD .................................... 128
Distronic ........................................ 129
Navigation ..................................... 129
Settings ......................................... 130
Standard display ............................ 126
Telephone ...................................... 140
Trip computer ................................ 139
Vehicle status message memory ...130
Control system submenus
Comfort ......................................... 137
Instrument cluster .........................132
Lighting .......................................... 134
Time/Date ..................................... 133
Vehicle ........................................... 137
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ............... 356
Capacities ...................................... 351
Checking level ............................... 225
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 290
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps .................................................. 101
Cruise control .................................... 142
Activating ....................................... 143
Canceling ....................................... 1436
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SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
..........289
SRS ................................................ 287
Tailgate
.......................................... 288
Tail lamps ...................................... 297
Tele Aid .......................................... 287
Tire inflation pressure ............283, 298
Tire pressure monitor .................... 283
Tires ...................................... 283, 298
Trailer brake lamps ........................297
Trailer tail lamps ............................ 297
Trailer turn signal lamps ................297
Turn signals ................................... 298
Washer fluid ................................... 290
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 91
Buttons .......................................... 123
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........92, 137
Gearshift control ............................ 121
Heating ............................................ 93
Memory function .............................. 96
Overview .......................................... 30N
Navigation menu ............................... 129
Navigation system see Separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ............................................. 53
Resetting ....................................... 310
Nets, parcel ....................................... 188
Night security illumination .............. 135
Normal occupant weight .................. 250
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 345O
Occupant Classification System see
OCS (Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 250
Occupant safety Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ .................................... 45
Children and air bags ....................... 37
Children in the vehicle .....................55Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
....60
Fastening the seat belts ...................
49
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only) ........................................ 45, 307
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ........42, 307
Infant and child restraint systems .... 55
Introduction ..................................... 36
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
PRE-SAFE ®
....................................... 52
Seat belts .................................. 39, 47
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................ 42
Self-test ........................................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 125
Oil, oil level see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting .....................120
Operating safety .................................. 22
Ornamental moldings, cleaning .......265
Outside temperature see Displays
Overhead control panel ......................32 P
Paintwork, cleaning ..........................264
Paintwork code ................................. 345
Panic alarm .......................................... 62
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ...................................... 184
Cleaning .........................................
266
Operation ....................................... 184
Roller sunblinds ............................. 184
Synchronizing ................................ 186
Parcel nets ......................................... 188
Parking ............................................... 114
Parktronic system ..........................156
Parking brake ............................ 114, 255
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 286
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors ................ 95
Transmission position .................... 118 Index
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Reminder, Seat belt
see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .........212
Replacing bulbs ................................. 312
Reporting safety defects .................... 23
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 293
Warning lamp ................................... 29
Reset button ................................ 28, 122
Reset tool (NECK-PRO active front
head restraints) ................................. 310
Restraint systems see Occupant safety
Rims ........................................... 250, 347
Roadside Assistance ...................21, 210
Roller sunblinds ................................. 184
RON (Research Octane Number) ..... 353
Roof rack ............................................ 187
Rubber parts, cleaning ...................... 267
Run-flat tires see MOExtended tires S
Safety Driving safety systems ..................... 63
Occupant safety ...............................
36
Reporting defects ............................ 23
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter ......................... 52
Seat belts ............................................. 47
Adjustment function ........................51
Children in the vehicle .....................55
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Fastening ......................................... 49
Height adjustment ...........................50
Proper use of ................................... 48
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Safety notes ..................................... 47
Telltale ..................................... 29, 302
Seat heating ......................................... 91
Seating capacity ................................ 237Seats .....................................................
81
Adjustment ...................................... 81
Easy-entry/exit feature ....................92
Folding (expanding cargo volume) . 189
Heating ............................................ 91
Memory function .............................. 96
Multicontour seat ............................ 90
Rear seats ........................................ 86
Ventilation ....................................... 90
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 188
Selective setting
see Key, SmartKey
Selector lever
see Gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmart™ .................................... 47
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 45
Tele Aid .......................................... 208
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .................................... 344
Service and warranty information .....20
Service intervals see Maintenance System, Service
indicator message
Service life (tires) .............................. 241
Settings Factory setting (KEYLESS-GO) ......... 72
Factory setting (SmartKey) ..............71
Memory function .............................. 96
Menu ............................................. 130
Selective setting (KEYLESS-GO) ....... 73
Selective setting (SmartKey) ............71
Side impact air bags ...........................40
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 265
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 295
Sidewall (tires) .................................. 250
Side windows see Power windows
SmartKey
see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
see Key, SmartKey Index
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Steering wheel adjustment, manual
X
Unlocking: Pull release handle : out to
its stop limit.
X Move steering wheel to the desired
position.
X Locking: Push release handle : back to
its original position.
X Make sure the steering wheel is securely
locked by trying to move it up and down as
well as in and out before driving off. Steering wheel adjustment, electrical
X
Adjusting steering wheel in or out: Move
stalk in direction of arrows :.
X Adjusting steering wheel up or down:
Move stalk in direction of arrows ;.
i You can store the settings for the steering
wheel with the memory function
(Y page 96). Easy-entry/exit feature
This feature allows the driver an easier entry
into and exit from the vehicle. When entering
and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is
in its uppermost position.
The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated
or deactivated in the Comfort submenu of the
control system ( Y page 137). G
Warning!
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To stop steering wheel movement do one of
the following:
R Move steering wheel adjustment stalk.
R Press one of the memory position buttons.
R Press memory button M.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated,
the steering wheel will return to its last set
position when you close the driver’s door with
the ignition switched on. The steering wheel
will also return to its last set position when
you insert the SmartKey into the starter
switch or press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button once with the driver’s door closed.
i The last set steering wheel position is
stored when the ignition is switched off or
the position is stored in memory
(Y page 97).
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated,
the steering wheel tilts upwards when you
remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
The steering wheel also tilts upwards when
you open the driver’s door with the SmartKey
in starter switch position 0 or 1 or the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position 1.92
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When the current position for the steering
wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the
steering wheel will no longer be able to
move upward when the easy-entry/exit
feature is activated.
The adjustment procedure is briefly
interrupted when the engine is started. G
Warning!
Let the system complete the adjustment
procedure before setting the vehicle in
motion. All steering wheel adjustment must
be completed before setting the vehicle in
motion. Driving off with the steering wheel
still adjusting could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
Crash-responsive exit aid When you open the driver’s door after an
accident has occurred, the steering column
moves up. The position of the SmartKey in the
starter switch is insignificant. This function
facilitates exiting as well as rescue of vehicle
occupants.
The crash-responsive exit aid can only be
triggered when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated via the control system.
Heated steering wheel
The steering wheel heating warms up the
leather area of the steering wheel. X
Switch on the ignition.
X Switching on: Turn switch at the tip of the
stalk in direction of arrow :.
Indicator lamp = comes on.
i The steering wheel heating may be
suspended temporarily. However, indicator
lamp = remains on. The steering wheel
heating is suspended when the
temperature of the vehicle interior is above
86‡ (30†). It is also suspended when the
temperature of the steering wheel is above
95‡ (35†).
When these conditions do not apply
anymore, steering wheel heating
continues.
X Switching off: Turn switch at the tip of
stalk in direction of arrow ;.
Indicator lamp = goes out.
i Indicator lamp = flashes or goes out in
case of power surge or undervoltage or if
the steering wheel heating malfunctions.
i The steering wheel heating switches off
automatically when you remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch or, on
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, when you
switch off the ignition and open the driver’s
door.
For more information on the steering wheel,
see “Multifunction steering wheel”
(Y page 123). Mirrors
Notes
Adjust the interior and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a good
view of the road and traffic conditions. Mirrors
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