1, 2, 3 ...
115 Vsocket ...................................... 270
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....69
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 185A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes ....................68
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................138
Activating/deactivating the
distance warning function ...............211
Active Service System see ASSYST PLUS
Additives (engine oil) ........................354
Adjusting the armrest (2nd row of
seats) ................................................. .106
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 183
Airb ags
Display message ............................ 220
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 44
Important safety notes ....................43
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 42
Side impact airb ag.......................... 45
Windo wcurtain air bag .................... 46
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airf ilter (display message) ..............227
AIRMATIC (display message) ............ 228
AIRMATIC package ............................183
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ...183
Level control .................................. 183
Airv ents
Important safet ynotes .................. 144
Rea r............................................... 144
Setting ........................................... 144Setting the center air vents
...........144
Setting the side air vents ...............144
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-loc kbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 267
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........288
Hiding a service message ..............288
Notes ............................................. 288
Resetting the service interval
display. .......................................... 289
Service message ............................ 288
Special service requirements ......... 289
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................72
Function .......................................... .72
Switching off the alarm ....................72
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....204
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 224
see Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ..............121
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............158
Changing gear. .............................. 156
DIRECT SELECT leve r..................... 154
Display message ............................ 234
Driving tips .................................... 157
Emergency running mode ..............160
Engaging drive position .................. 155
Engaging neutra l............................ 155
Engaging revers egear ................... 154
Engaging the par kposition ............ 154
Kickdow n....................................... 157
Overview ........................................ 154
Problem (malfunction) ...................1604
Index
Cargo compartment enlargement
Full ................................................ .255
Important safety notes ..................254
Partial ............................................ 255
Cargo compartment floor .................298
Cargo net Attaching ....................................... 263
Important safety information .........262
Cargo tie down rings .........................259
Car keys see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 290
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 204
Center console 2nd row of seats ............................ 253
Lowe rsection .................................. 35
Uppe rsection .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........77
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................128
Important safety notes ..................125
License plate lighting .....................130
Low-beam headlamps ....................127
Overview of bul btypes .................. 126
Parking lamps ................................ 128
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 127
Reversing lamps ............................ 129
Side marker lamps .........................128
Standing lamps (front) ...................128
Turn signals (front) ......................... 128
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................66
Rea rdoors ....................................... 67
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 60
Restraint systems ............................ 60
Specia lseat belt retractor ...............62
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
Top Tether ....................................... 64
Cigarette lighter ................................ 268Cleaning
Mirro rturn signal ........................... 293
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 294
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 136
Controlling automatically ...............139
Cooling with aird ehumidification..138
Defrosting the windows .................142
Defrosting the windshield ..............142
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 135
Important safety notes ..................134
Indicator lamp ................................ 139
Information on using 3-zone
automatic climate control ..............137
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 135
Overview of systems ......................134
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 139
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 143
Rea rcontrol panel ......................... 136
Setting the aird istribution.............141
Setting the airflow .........................141
Setting the airv ents...................... 144
Setting the temperature ................140
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 143
Switching on/off ........................... 137
Switching residual hea ton/off ......143
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 141
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 142
Clock (on-board computer) ...............207
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 343
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 294
Combination switch ..........................1236
Index
Displays in the multifunction
displa
y........................................... 180
Driving tips .................................... 181
Important safety notes ..................175
Notes/function .............................. 175
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 179
Warning lamp ................................. 246
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .83
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .77
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 235
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking .......................84
Important safety notes ....................82
Opening (from inside) ......................83
Overview .......................................... 82
Drinking and driving .........................169
Drinks holder see Cuph older
Drive program (automatic) ...............158
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................289
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 120
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads ..................171
Driving safety system Distance warning function ...............71
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ...69
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......68
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............68
Electronic brake force distribution ...70
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 69
Important safety information ...........67
Overview .......................................... 67
Driving system
ADS ............................................... 183
AIRMATIC package ........................183Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 191
Cruise control ................................ 173
Display message ............................ 228
DISTRONI C.................................... 175
Level control (vehicle with
AIRMATIC package) .......................183
PARKTRONI C................................. 186
Rea rview camera .......................... 189
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................157
Brakes ........................................... 169
Break-in period .............................. 148
DISTRONI C.................................... 181
Downhill gradient ........................... 169
Drinking and driving .......................169
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................ .172
Driving on flooded road s................ 171
Driving on wet road s...................... 171
Exhaus tcheck ............................... 169
Fuel ................................................ 168
General .......................................... 168
Hydroplaning ................................. 171
Icy road surfaces ........................... 172
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads. .................................. 170
New brake pads/linings ................170
Snow chains .................................. 315
Symmetrical low beam. .................120
Towing atrailer .............................. 193
Wet road surface ........................... 170
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....204
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....205 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................210
Function/notes ............................. 113
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 114
Function/notes ............................. 113
Switching on/off ........................... 2108
Index
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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Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 127
Display message ............................ 221
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 120
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) ..................110
Luxury head restraints .....................103 M
M+S tires ............................................ 314
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 291
mbrace Call priority .................................... 275
Display message ............................ 218
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 275
Emergency call .............................. 272
Important safety notes ..................271
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 277
MB info call button ........................274
Roadside Assistance button ..........274
Search &Send ............................... 276
Self-test ......................................... 272
System .......................................... 272
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............276
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 78
Unlocking the driver's door ..............84
Memory card (audio) .........................204
Memory function ............................... 116
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............212
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 78
MOExtende dtires .............................. 300 Mounting wheels
Lowerin gthe vehicle ...................... 338
Mounting anew wheel ................... 338
Raising the vehicle .........................336
Removing awheel .......................... 337
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 335
MP3
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display ........................202
Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer .201
Overview .......................................... 33 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............205
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .53
Resetting after being triggered ........53
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ........................................ .53
Resetting after being triggered ........54
Notes on breaking-in anew
vehicle ................................................ 148 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .46
System self-test ............................... 50
Occupant safety
Childrenint he vehicle..................... 60
Important safety notes ....................40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .46
System self-test ............................... 50
Odometer ........................................... 203
see Trip odometer
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 185
Oil
see Engine oil 12
Index
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Warning lamp (function) ...................58
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ...................102
Adjusting the head restraint ..........103
Cleaning the cover .........................295
Correct driver's sea tposition ........100
Entry position (3rd row of seats) ....108
Exit position (3rd row of seats) ......108
Folding downt he 2nd row of
seats .............................................. 256
Folding downt he 3rd row of seats .257
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward manually ........................... 107
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back ............................... 254
Important safety notes ..................101
Overview ........................................ 101
Resetting the 2nd row of seats ......258
Resetting the 3rd row of seats ....... 258
Seat heating problem ....................111
Seat ventilation problem ................111
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Switching sea theating on/off .......110
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..111
Securing hooks .................................. 260
Selector lever Cleaning ......................................... 295
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......293
Service see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 355
Coolant (engine) ............................ 355
DEF special additive s..................... 353
Engine oil ....................................... 354
Fuel ................................................ 351
Important safety notes ..................350
Washer fluid .................................. .356
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........206
On-board computer .......................206
Setting the air distribution ...............141
Setting the airflow ............................141Short journeys (diesel particle
filter)
................................................... 169
Side impact air bag .............................45
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 223
Side marker lamps (changing
bulbs) ................................................. 128
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 292
Convenience closing feature ............91
Convenience opening feature ..........90
Hinged sid ewindows ....................... 90
Important safety information ...........89
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Overview .......................................... 89
Problem (malfunction) .....................93
Resetting ......................................... 92
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................93
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Problem (malfunction) .....................97
Resetting ......................................... 95
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................80
Changing the programming .............78
Checking the battery .......................79
Convenience closing feature ............91
Convenience opening feature ..........90
Display message ............................ 236
Door central locking/unlocking .......77
Important safety notes ....................76
Loss ................................................. 81
Mechanical key ................................ 78
Overview .......................................... 76
Positions (ignition lock) .................149
Problem (malfunction) .....................81
Starting the engine ........................151
Snow chains
Information .................................... 315
Sockets
2nd row of seats ............................ 270
Center console .............................. 269
Front-passenger footwell ...............269
General notes ................................ 269
Luggage compartment ...................270 Index
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Locating
astolen vehicl e............... 277
MB info call button ........................274
Roadside Assistance button ..........274
Search &Send ............................... 276
Self-test ......................................... 272
System .......................................... 272
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............276
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 213
Display message ............................ 236
Menu (on-board computer) ............212
Number from the phone book ....... .213
Redialing ........................................ 213
Rejecting/ending acall................. 213
Temperature
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 203
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 203
Outside temperature ..................... .201
Setting (climate control) ................140
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........72
Immobilize r...................................... 72
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....320
Checking manually ........................319
Display message ............................ 231
Maximum ....................................... 318
Notes ............................................. 317
Recommended ............................... 316
Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes ..................319
Restarting ...................................... 320
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 322
Warning message .......................... 322
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 320
Restarting ...................................... 322
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................333
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................332
Bar (definition) ............................... 331
Changing awheel .......................... 334
Characteristics .............................. 331Checking ........................................ 313
Definition of terms
.........................331
Directio nofrotation ...................... 334
Display message ............................ 231
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................334
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .331
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............332
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 332
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 332
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 332
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................332
Important safety notes ..................312
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......332
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........332
Labeling (overview )........................ 328
Load bearing index (definition) ......333
Load index ..................................... 330
Load index (definition) ...................333
M+S tires ....................................... 314
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 332
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 333
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 333
Maximum tire load. ........................330
Maximum tire load (definition) .......333
MOExtended tires ..........................314
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 333
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 333
Replacing ....................................... 334
Service life ..................................... 314
Sidewall (definition) .......................333
Speed rating (definition) ................332
Storing ........................................... 335
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 331
Temperature .................................. 327 Index
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