
Malfunctions relevant to safetyReporting ......................................... 24
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 245
mbrace Call priority .................................... 229
Display message ............................ 184
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 229
Emergency call .............................. 226
Important safety notes ..................225
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............231
MB info call button ........................228
Remote vehicle locking ..................230
Roadside Assistance button ..........227
Search & Send ............................... 230
Self-test ......................................... 226
System .......................................... 225
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............230
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 71
Locking vehicle ................................ 77
Unlocking the driver's door ..............77
Memory card (audio) ......................... 173
Memory function ............................... 100
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 179
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............173
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 71
MP3 Operating ....................................... 173
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 168
Permanent display .........................175
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 167
Overview .......................................... 31Multifunction steering wheel (4
buttons) see 4-button multifunction
steering wheel
N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............171
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 50
Resetting after being triggered ........50
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 130
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 49
Operation ......................................... 44
System self-test ............................... 47
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................55
System overview .............................. 38
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 305
Odometer ........................................... 170
see Trip odometer
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ......150
Checklist before driving off-road .... 150
General information .......................149
Important safety notes ..................149
Traveling uphill ............................... 150
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 153
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Audio menu ................................... 172
Convenience submenu ..................177
Displaying a service message ........243
Display messages ..........................179
Factory settings submenu .............178
Important safety notes ..................166
Instrument cluster submenu ..........175
Lighting submenu .......................... 176
12Index

Rear lampsChanging bulbs .............................. 113
see Lights
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................247
Function/notes ............................. 157
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ..........................97
Dipping (automatic) .........................99
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................124
Rear window heating
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 116
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Important safety notes ..................141
Refueling process ..........................141
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 140
Remote control Garage door opener .......................231
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 232
Removing/attaching the washer
fluid reservoir .................................... 110
Reporting Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 24
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 194
Warning lamp ................................. 206
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 125
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic
transmission) ................................. 135
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 21Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 86
Roof carrier ........................................ 220
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 249
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 308
Route see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 171
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................55
Child restraint systems ....................55
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 44
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 38
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 53
Belt force limiters ............................ 54
center rear-compartment seat .........54
Cleaning ......................................... 249
Correct usage .................................. 51
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 54
Fastening ......................................... 53
Important safety guidelines .............51
Releasing ......................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Special seat belt retractor ...............57
Warning lamp ................................. 200
Warning lamp (function) ................... 54
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................92
Adjusting lumbar support ................94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 95
Adjusting the head restraint ............93
Cleaning the cover .........................249
Correct driver's seat position ........... 90
14Index

Starting (engine) ................................ 132
Station see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 198
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................96
Adjusting (manually) ........................96
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 167
Important safety notes ....................96
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 100
Steering wheel (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 248
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 213
Cup holders ................................... 220
Glove box ....................................... 213
Important safety information .........212
Parcel net ...................................... 214
Rear ............................................... 213
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 272
Sun visor ............................................ 221
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 176
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................22
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 124
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 65
T
Tachometer ........................................ 167
Tailgate Display message ............................ 197
Emergency unlocking .......................82
Important safety notes ....................78
Limiting the opening angle ...............81
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 80
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 79
Opening/closing (from outside) .......79
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 189
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Notes ............................................. 300
Tires/wheels ................................. 295
Trailer Loads .................................. 309
Vehicle data ................................... 308
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 229
Display message ............................ 184
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 229
Emergency call .............................. 226
Important safety notes ..................225
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............231
MB info call button ........................228
Remote vehicle locking ..................230
Roadside Assistance button ..........227
Search & Send ............................... 230
Self-test ......................................... 226
System .......................................... 225
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............230
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 174
Display message ............................ 198
Menu (on-board computer) ............173
Number from the phone book ........ 174
Redialing ........................................ 174
Rejecting/ending a call .................174
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 166
Outside temperature ...................... 167
Setting (climate control) ................122
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 65
Time (on-board computer) ................ 176
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....278
Checking manually ........................277
Display message ............................ 19416Index

Installing the ball coupling .............161
Lights display message ..................188
Mounting dimensions ....................308
Power supply ................................. 164
Removing the ball coupling ............164
Shift range ..................................... 137
Storing the ball coupling ................164
Trailer loads ................................... 309
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......265
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............266
Important safety notes ..................264
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 163
Trailer towing
ESP ®
................................................ 64
PARKTRONIC ................................. 156
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights .....................163
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 266
Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 150
Driving downhill ............................. 151
Maximum gradient-climbing
capability ....................................... 150
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 248
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 170
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 170
Resetting (on-board computer) ......171
Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................112
Changing bulbs (rear) ....................113
Display message ............................ 189
Switching on/off ........................... 105
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 294Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................77
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 76
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 221
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 197
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individual settings ..........................175
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 281
Locking (in an emergency) ...............77
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 69
Lowering ........................................ 258
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 144
Pulling away ................................... 133
Raising ........................................... 255
Reporting problems .........................24
Towing away .................................. 264
Transporting .................................. 266
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........77
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................69
Vehicle data ................................... 308
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 308
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 308
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 77
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 301
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 252
Video (DVD) ........................................ 173
VIN ...................................................... 301
18Index

CockpitFunctionPage:Cruise control lever151;Instrument cluster29=Horn?PARKTRONIC warning
display
154
AOverhead control panel34BOperates the climate
control system
118
CIgnition lock131Start/Stop button131DAdjusts the steering wheel
manually
96
FunctionPageEAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
96
FCombination switch105GParking brake144HOn-board diagnostics
socketIOpens the hood238JReleases the parking brake144KLight switch10228CockpitAt a glance

Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
FunctionPage:Fuel gauge;Coolant temperature166=Speedometer167?Segments167AMultifunction display168BTachometer167COutside temperature167DOutside temperature167Additional speedometer175FunctionPageETransmission position and
drive program
136
FClock176GInstrument cluster lighting
brightness control: turn
clockwise or counter-
clockwiseInstrument cluster29At a glance

Center console, lower sectionFunctionPageDStowage compartment212Ashtray222Cigarette lighter222Power socket223ESelector lever135FunctionPageFCup holder220GStowage compartment212HAudio/COMAND controllerISelects the drive program137Center console33At a glance

Overhead control panelFunctionPage:u Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off
108
;| Switches the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off
107
=p Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off
107
?3 Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel and roller
sunblinds
86
Aï Button for MB Info call
(mbrace system)
228
BG SOS button (mbrace
system)
226
CRear-view mirror97FunctionPageDIntegrated electronic
compass
235
EButtons for the garage door
opener
233
FMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System 2GF
Roadside Assistance
button (mbrace system)
227
Hp Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off
107
Ic Switches the front
interior lighting on/off
1082 The Voice Control System is only available together with COMAND. Observe the additional operating
instructions.34Overhead control panelAt a glance