Fue
lgauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 351
Important safety notes ..................351
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .351
Problem (malfunction) ...................163
Quality (diesel). .............................. 352
Refueling ........................................ 160
Tank content/reserve fuel .............351
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................162
Opening/closing ............................ 161
Fuel filte r(display message) ............227
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 212
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 351
Problem (malfunction) ...................163
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 299
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 309
Before changing ............................. 309
Dashboard fuse box .......................309
Engine emergency stop .................310
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 310
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 309
Important safety notes ..................308 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................280
Important safety notes ..................277
Opening/closing the garage door ..280
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 278
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........348
Glove box ........................................... 251
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 332 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................124
Headlamp delayed switch-off see Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....288
Cleaning system (capacity )............ 356
Cleaning system (function) ............123
Cleaning system (notes) ................356
Fogging up ..................................... 124
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Adjusting (electrically). ..................103
Adjusting (manually). .....................103
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 104
Installing/removing (rear) ..............104
Luxury ............................................ 103
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 128
Display message ............................ 222
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Hill start assist .................................. 152
Hood Closing .......................................... .285
Display message ............................ 235
Opening ......................................... 284
Hydroplaning ..................................... 171 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 72
Indicator and warning lamps DISTRONI C.................................... 246
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Insectp rotection on the radiator ....285 10
Index
Instrumen
tcluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Selecting the language (on-board
computer) ...................................... 207
Settings ......................................... 206
Warning and indicator lamps ...........32
Instrument cluster lighting ..............200
Interior lighting ................................. 124
Automatic control ..........................125
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Emergency lighting ........................125
Manual control ............................... 125
Overview ........................................ 124
Reading lamp ................................. 124J
Jack Storage location ............................ 298
Using ............................................. 336
Jump-start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ......................304 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............91
Display message ............................ 237
Locking ............................................ 77
Start/Stop button .......................... 149
Starting the engine ........................151
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Keyp ositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 149
SmartKey ....................................... 149
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 157L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Language (on-board computer) ........207
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
Level control (display message) ......228 Level control (vehicle with
AIRMATIC package)
Basi csettings ................................ 184
Function/notes ............................. 183
Important safety notes ..................183
License plate lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 130
Display message ............................ 223
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
exterio rlighting delayed switch-
off .................................................. 208
Activating/deactivating the
interio rlighting delayed switch-off .209
Automatic headlamp mode ............121
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Fog lamps ...................................... 122
Hazard warning lamps ...................124
High beam flasher .......................... 123
High-beam headlamps ...................123
Ligh tswitc h................................... 120
Low-beam headlamps ....................121
Parking lamps ................................ 121
Rea rfog lamp ................................ 122
Standing lamps .............................. 121
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 207
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................121
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........208
Turn signals ................................... 123
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......224
Loading guidelines ............................250
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 83
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 83
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 209 Index
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
b
Daytime Running
Light
Left orDaytime
Running Light Right The left-hand or right-hand daytime running lamp is faulty.
X
Chec kwhether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 126).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
AUTO Light
Inoperative The light sensor is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
USA only:
X Switch off the daytime running lamps in the on-board computer
(Y page 207).
X Switch the lights on and off using the light switch. b
Switch Off Lights The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A
warning tone also sounds.
X
Turn the light switch to $orÃ.
or
X If the rear fog lamp is switched on: press the light switch in to
the stop. Engine
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
+
Top
Up Coolant See
Operator's Manual The coolant level is too low.
!
Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine
cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
X Add coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(Y page 287).
X If coolant needs to be added more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. ? The fan motor is faulty.
X
At coolant temperatures under 248 ‡(120 †), drive to the next
qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic. 224
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays