G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................257
Notes ............................................. 254
Opening/closing the garage door ..257
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 255
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 195
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 270
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 322
Glove box ........................................... 242
H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 108
Head bags Display message ............................ 209
Operation ......................................... 41
Headlamp cleaning system
Notes ............................................. 328
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....263
Cleaning system (function) ............107
Fogging up ..................................... 108
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) .......... 96
Head restraints Adjusting ......................................... 95
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 111
Display message ............................ 214
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Hill start assist .................................. 134
HOLD function Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ............................. 168
Hood
Closing ........................................... 261
Display message ............................ 224
Opening ......................................... 260
Hydroplaning ..................................... 155
I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 64
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 191
Warning and indicator lamps ...........28
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 180
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting ................................. 109
Automatic control ..........................109
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 193
Emergency lighting ........................109
Manual control ............................... 109
Overview ........................................ 109
Reading lamp ................................. 109
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 274
Using ............................................. 277
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 285
K
Key see SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............81
Display message ............................ 226
Locking ............................................ 69
Start/Stop button .......................... 131
Starting the engine ........................133
Unlocking ......................................... 69
10Index
Key positionsKEYLESS-GO .................................. 131
SmartKey ....................................... 131
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 142
Manual drive program ....................145
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 196
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 214
Light function, active Display message ............................ 215
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 193
Automatic headlamp mode ............106
Cornering light function .................108
Display message ............................ 213
Driving abroad ............................... 104
Fog lamps ...................................... 106
Hazard warning lamps ...................108
High beam flasher .......................... 107
High-beam headlamps ...................107
Light switch ................................... 104
Low-beam headlamps ....................105
Rear fog lamp ................................ 106
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Standing lamps .............................. 104
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................105
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 193
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........193
Turn signals ................................... 107
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 216
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 75
Emergency locking ........................... 76
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 75
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 194
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 111
Display message ............................ 213
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 104
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support ................................... 95
M
M+S tires ............................................ 296
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 88
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ...................139
Gear lever ...................................... 139
Pulling away ................................... 133
Shift recommendation ...................139
Starting the engine ........................133
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 267
mbrace Call priority .................................... 252
Display message ............................ 207
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RACETIMER ................................... 196
Service menu ................................. 191
Settings menu ............................... 191
Standard display ............................ 185
Telephone menu ............................ 189
Trip menu ...................................... 185
Vehicle submenu ........................... 193
Video DVD operation .....................189
Operating safety
Diagnostics connection ...................23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 181
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
P
Paint code number ............................ 323
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 267
Panic alarm .......................................... 55
Parcel net ........................................... 244
Parking ............................................... 149
Important safety notes ..................149
Parking brake ................................ 150
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 100
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 173
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 202
Electric parking brake ....................150
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 220
Important safety notes ..................173
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 112
PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating .................172
Driving system ............................... 170
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes ..................170
Problem (malfunction) ...................173
Range of the sensors .....................170
Warning display ............................. 171
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 42
Pedals ................................................. 152
Pivoting draft stop see AIRGUIDE
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 269
Power washers .................................. 266
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(Preventive occupant
safety system) Display message ............................ 207
Operation ......................................... 47
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................190
Display message ............................ 208
Function/notes ................................ 62
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Product information ............................ 20
Program selector button .................. 142
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................134
Manual transmission ...................... 133
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 23
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 196
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................194
Display message ............................ 220
Radio
Selecting a station .........................188
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 109
Rear fog lamp Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ..........................98
Dipping (automatic) .........................99
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................125
Switching on/off ........................... 124
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutionsb
Rear Fog LampThe rear fog lamp is defective.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 109).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Check Front Left
Parking
Lamp or Check Front
Right Parking LampThe front left or front right parking or standing lamp is defective.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 109).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Backup LightThe backup lamp is defective.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 109).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Check Front Left
Sidemarker
Lamp or Check Front
Right Sidemarker
LampThe left or right front side marker lamp is defective.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 109).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Check Rear Left
Sidemarker
Lamp or Check Rear
Right Sidemarker
LampThe rear left or right side marker lamp is defective.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 109).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Check Left Daytime
Running
Light or Check
Right Daytime
Running LightThe left or right-hand daytime running lamp is defective.XCheck whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself
( Y page 109).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.b
Active Headlamps
InoperativeThe active light function is defective.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.Display messages215On-board computer and displaysZ