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Steering wheel heating ..................110
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 114
Steering wheel heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ..........110
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 158
Stowage compartments 3rd row of seats ............................. 248
Armrest (under) ............................. 248
Center air vents (2nd row of
seats) ............................................. 248
Center console (2nd row of seats) . 248
Glove box ....................................... 247
Stowage space
Center console .............................. 247
Cup holders ................................... 260
Important safety information .........246
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 209
Instrument cluster .........................205
Lighting .......................................... 206
Time/Date ..................................... 206
Vehicle ........................................... 208
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 262
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 207
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................21
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 71
T
Tachometer ........................................ 198
Tailgate Display message ............................ 234
Important safety guidelines .............82
Limiting the opening angle ...............86
Taillight
see Tail lamps
Tank contents
Gauge .............................................. 28
Technical data ................................... 348
R 350 ............................................. 358
R 350 BlueTEC ............................... 357
Tires/wheels ................................. 343
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 271
Display message ............................ 215
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 271
Emergency call .............................. 268
Important safety notes ..................267
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............272
MB info call button ........................270
Roadside Assistance button ..........269
Self-test ......................................... 268
System .......................................... 268
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............272
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 211
Display message ............................ 234
Menu (on-board computer) ............211
Number from the phone book ........ 212
Redialing ........................................ 212
Rejecting/ending a call .................212
Temperature
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 202
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 202
Outside temperature ...................... 198
Setting ........................................... 141
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 71
Tilt/sliding sunroof
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Resetting ......................................... 93
Time (on-board computer) ................ 206
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 297
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....327
Checking manually ........................325
Display message ............................ 230
Maximum ....................................... 330
Notes ............................................. 323
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................300
Pressure loss warning ....................325
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................300
Recommended ............................... 322
Tire pressure monitor
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Exterior viewFunctionPage:TailgateVehicle tool kit294;Rear window defroster143=Lights121?Fuel filler flap160AExterior mirrors112BSliding sunroof91CDefrosting the windshield142Cleaning the windows286FunctionPageDWindshield wipers126EOpening the hood278Engine oil279Coolant281FTowing313GTires and wheels320Flat tire29626Exterior viewAt a glance
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CockpitFunctionPage:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
158
;Cruise control lever173=Instrument cluster28?HornADIRECT SELECT lever155BPARKTRONIC warning
display
186
COverhead control panel32DOperates THERMATIC/
THERMOTRONIC
132
EIgnition lock149Start/Stop button149FunctionPageFAdjusts the steering wheel
manually
109
GAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
109
Steering wheel heating110HParking brake167IOn-board diagnostics
connectionJOpens the hood278KReleases the parking brake167LLight switch116MCombination switch119Cockpit27At a glanceBA 251 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 3, en-USd2sboikeVersion: 3.0.3.52010-04-16T14:31:55+02:00 - Seite 27
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Instrument cluster
Overview
FunctionPage:Speedometer;Sets the instrument cluster
lighting: dimmer=Reset button?Sets the instrument cluster
lighting: brighterFunctionPageATachometer198BFuel gaugeCMultifunction display199DClock20628Instrument clusterAt a glance
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Warning and indicator lampsFunctionPage:Brakes (USA only)236;ESP®240=Distance warning lamp 4243?Turn signal119ATurn signal119BDiesel engine: preglow150CSRS241DLow-beam headlamps117EEngine diagnostics (Canada
only)
242
FEngine diagnostics (USA
only)
242
FunctionPageGHigh-beam headlamps119HReserve fuel242ISeat belt237JBrakes (Canada only)236KTire pressure monitor (USA
only)
243
LABS239MThe lamp lights up briefly,
but has no function.4 On vehicles without DISTRONIC, the lamp lights up briefly but has no function.Instrument cluster29At a glanceBA 251 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 3, en-USd2sboikeVersion: 3.0.3.52010-04-16T14:31:55+02:00 - Seite 29
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Center consoleFunctionPage:COMAND APS; see
separate operating
instructions;Seat heating108=Seat ventilation108?Level control183ASelects the drive program158BIndicator lamp
42 (USA only)
42
Indicator lamp
42 (Canada
only)
48
CHazard warning lamps119FunctionPageDATA indicator lamp71EPARKTRONIC158FESP ®68GSelects ADS settings183HStowage compartment246IStowage tray246JStowage compartment246KCup holder260LStowage compartment246Ashtray263Cigarette lighter264Center console31At a glanceBA 251 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 3, en-USd2sboikeVersion: 3.0.3.52010-04-16T14:31:55+02:00 - Seite 31
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Overhead control panelFunctionPage:p To switch the right-
hand reading lamp on/off
120
;| To switch the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off
121
=u To switch the rear
interior lighting on/off
121
?c To switch the front
interior lighting on/off
121
Ap To switch the left-
hand reading lamp on/off
120
BInterior lighting, left121C2 To open/close the
tilt/sliding sunroof
92
2 To open/close the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel with roller
sunblinds
93
FunctionPageDG SOS button (mbrace
system)
268
ERear-view mirror111FReading lamps120GButtons for the garage door
opener
273
HMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and Voice
Control System 5IInterior lighting, right1215
Observe the additional operating instructions.32Overhead control panelAt a glance
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Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Occupant safety
Overview of occupant safety
In this section you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint systems are:
R Seat belts
R Child restraint systems
R "LATCH" type child seat mountings
Additional protection is provided by:
R SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R NECK-PRO head restraints
R PRE-SAFE ®
R Air bag system components with:
- PASSENGER air bag OFF indicator lamp
- USA only: front-passenger seat with
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
- Canada only: front-passenger seat with
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system
The protective functions of the systems work
in conjunction with each other. The systems
are, however, autonomous.
GWarning
Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to the restraint systems no longer functioning
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not
tamper with electronic components or their
software.
i More information on the subject of
children in the vehicle and child restraint
systems can be found under the "Children
in the vehicle" chapter ( Y page 59).
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction
SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS consists of:
R + SRS warning lamp
R air bags
R air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
R ETDs
R belt force limiters
SRS warning lamps
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The + SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the + indicator lamp goes
out while the engine is running.
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