Fuel filler flap Opening/closing ....... 282
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 332
Fuel tank
Filling capacity ............................... 469
Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 109
Function restrictions Video DVD mode ........................... 224
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 420
Fuses Dashboard fuse box .......................434
Engine emergency stop .................435
Fuse allocation chart .....................433
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 434
Fuse box in the rear compartment . 434
Notes ............................................. 433
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................400
Notes ............................................. 397
Opening/closing the garage door ..400
Programming the remote control ...398
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 335
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 416
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 466
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 416
Glove box ........................................... 384
Gracenote Media Database .............. 209
H
Hands-free microphone Switching on/off ........................... 185
harman/kardon ®
Logic 7 ®
Surround Sound system ................... 126
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 248
HD Radio™ ......................................... 199
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 248
Adding washer fluid .......................408
Notes ............................................. 473
Headlamp mode (daytime driving)
see Daytime running lamps
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 414
Misting up ...................................... 249
Head restraints
Adjusting (angle) .............................. 95
Adjusting (electrically) .....................95
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 248
Hill start assist .................................. 270
HOLD function ................................... 303
HOLD function (display message) ... 365
Home address ................................... 162
Entering and saving .......................142
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 144
Hood
Closing ........................................... 405
Display message ............................ 372
Opening ......................................... 404
Hydroplaning ..................................... 290
I
Immobilizer .......................................... 68
Incident (traffic report) ..................... 159
Indicator and warning lamps DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 381
Insect protection on the radiator .... 405
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 32
Submenu (on-board computer) ......341
Warning and indicator lamps ...........33
Interior lighting
Ambient light (COMAND) ...............232
Automatic control ..........................249
Interior lighting .............................. 232
Manual control ............................... 250
Reading lamp ................................. 249
Intermediate stop
Deleting ......................................... 147
Intermediate top
Entering ......................................... 146
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MB info call button ........................394
Remote vehicle locking ..................396
Roadside Assistance button ..........393
Self-test ......................................... 392
System .......................................... 391
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............396
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 338
Calling voicemail ............................ 185
Call waiting .................................... 185
Conference connection .................. 185
Ending an active call ......................185
Entering phone numbers ................ 184
Incoming call ................................. 184
Keypad ........................................... 110
Menu (on-board computer) ............338
Number from the phone book ........ 338
Outgoing call ................................. 184
redialing ......................................... 184
Redialing ........................................ 339
Rejecting/ending a call .................338
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 187
Single call ...................................... 185
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 185
Toggling ......................................... 185
Telephone basic menu
Bluetooth ®
interface ...................... 183
Telephone compartment .................. 385
Telephone number Entering ......................................... 184
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 328
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 335
Outside temperature ...................... 329
Setting ........................................... 259
Setting (COMAND) .........................234
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 68
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
Setting ........................................... 129
Time format
Setting ........................................... 130
Timer (on-board computer) .............. 336Time zone
Setting ........................................... 130
Tiredness assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....445
Checking manually ........................444
Display message ............................ 369
Maximum ....................................... 444
Notes ............................................. 442
Recommended ............................... 441
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 445
Restarting ...................................... 447
Warning lamp ................................. 381
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................459
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................458
Bar (definition) ............................... 458
Characteristics .............................. 457
Checking ........................................ 438
Definition of terms .........................457
Direction of rotation ......................461
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................460
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 457
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............458
Flat tire .......................................... 421
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 458
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 458
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................458
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......458
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........459
Labeling (overview) ........................453
Load bearing index (definition) ......460
Load index ..................................... 456
Load index (definition) ...................459
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 459
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 459Index19
Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
key that is left inside the vehicle.
XTo activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XTo activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
XTo deactivate: switch on the ignition.
iThe immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
Ra door
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Rthe trunk lid
Rthe hood
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example.
iIf the alarm stays on for more than 30
seconds, the emergency call system
mbrace (USA only) or TELEAID (Canada
only) initiates a call to the Customer
Assistance Center automatically. The
emergency call system initiates the call
provided that:
Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace/
TELEAID service.
Rthe mbrace/TELEAID service has been
activated properly.
Rthe required mobile phone, power supply
and GPS are available.
XTo arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately 30
seconds.
XTo deactivate: unlock the vehicle using the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
XTo stop the alarm using the SmartKey:
insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XPress the % or & button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
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