Light sensor
Display message (12-butto nmul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............250
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................247
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 162
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 166
Variabl eSPEEDTRONIC .................174
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................284
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 85
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 84
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 226
Luggage net ....................................... 285
Lumbar support Adjusting the 4-way lumba rsup-
por t.................................................. 99
Luxury multifunction steering
wheel
see 12-button multifunction
steering wheel M
M+S tyres ........................................... 337
Main beam Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................246
Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunctio nsteering wheel) ..............249
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 112
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display Manual transmission
Engaging revers egear ................... 145
Gea rlever ...................................... 144
Pulling away ................................... 139
Shifting to neutra l.......................... 145
Shift recommendatio n................... 145
Starting the engine ........................138
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) ..308
Memory card (audio) .........................218
Memory function ............................... 105
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory
12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 233
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 232
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 351
Installatio n..................................... 351
Menu (on-board computer) ............219
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 292
Transmission output (maximum) .... 351
Modifying the programming (key) .....79
MOExtended run-flat system ...........324
Motorway mode ................................ 112
MP3 Operating ...................................... .218
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 207
Permanent display (12-button
multifunctio nsteering wheel) ........223
Multi-function display
12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 212
Multifunction steering wheel (12-
button)
see 12-button multifunction
steering wheel Index
15
Adjusting the head restraints electri-
cally X
To adjust th ehead restraint height: slide
the switch for head restrain tadjustment
(Y page 98) up or down in the direction of
the arrow. Folding the front-seat backrests
forward/back
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Make sure that the backrest engages fully. If
the backrest is not engaged, the message:
Front right seat backrest not locked or
Front left seat backrest not locked appears in the multifunction display.
Stop the vehicle as soon as road and traffic
conditions permit and remove any objects
that are blocking the backrest. G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
when moving the seat. If there is a risk of
someone becoming trapped, press the seat
adjustment switch on the door.
Folding the backrest forwards With the EASY-ENTRY feature, the seat moves
forwards if you have folded the backrest for-
wards and the seat is in the rear half of the
adjustment range. This makes it easier for
passengers to get into and out of the rear
compartment.
The head restraint also lowers on vehicles
with electric seat adjustment. X
Vehicles without memory function:
release the head restraint if necessary and
push it down.
X Pull seat release handle :forwards and
fold the backrest forwards until the seat
backrest engages.
X Push the seat as far forwards as it will go.
X Vehicles with memory function: pull seat
release handle :forwards and fold the
backrest forwards as far as it will go.
The seat moves automatically to the fore-
most position.
Folding back the backrest X
Vehicles without memory function:
push the seat backrest back horizontally
until the seat reaches the position that was
previously set.
X Fold the seat backrest backwards until you
hear it engage. Do so in a smooth manner.
X After the seat backrest has been folded
back, chec kthe position of the head
restraint and set it to the correct position.
X Vehicles with memory function: swing
back the seat backrest.
The seat moves automatically to the stored
position. Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrests individually to provide optimum
support for your back. Seats
99Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z
