Page 257 of 289

Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions, or vehicle
damage or accidents may occur.◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehicle
response.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited during
cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is
secured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
Seite 253Breakdown assistanceMobility253
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 403 - X/14 
         
        
        
     
        
        Page 279 of 289

DBC Dynamic Brake Con‐trol  99 
DCC, refer to Cruise con‐ trol  103  
Defogging windows  109 
Defroster– Rear window  109, 112
Defrosting windows  109 
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book  142 
Destination guidance  149 
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations  147 
Destination input, naviga‐ tion  140 
Digital clock  71 
Digital compass  116 
Digital radio  163 
Dimensions  262 
Dimming mirrors  51 
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals  60 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  88 
Display, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Displays and controls  12 
Displays, care  258 
Displays, cleaning  258 
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster  14 
Disposal
– Coolant  239– Remote control battery  39– Vehicle battery 248
Distance control, refer to
PDC  105 
Divided screen view, split screen  22 
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key  30 
Door lock  35 
Doors, manual operation  35 
Doors, unlocking and locking– Confirmation signals  34– From the inside 35– From the outside  32
DOT Quality Grades  230 
Draft-free ventila‐ tion  109, 112  
Drive-off assistant  102 
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC  99 
Driving notes, breaking in  128  
Driving notes, general  128 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  99 
Driving tips  128 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  99 
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  100  
DTMF suffix dialing  198 
DVD/CD  170 
DVDs, storing  175 
DVD, video  172 
Dynamic Brake Control DBC  99 
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance  156 
Dynamic Driving Control  100 
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  99 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  100 
E
EBV electronic brake-force distribution  99 
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel  132 
Electrical fault
– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion  69
Electrical malfunction
– Door lock  35– Driver's door  35– Fuel filler flap  222Electric seat adjustment  47 
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution  99 
Electronic engine oil level check  236 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC  99 
Emergency operation– Fuel filler flap, unlocking
manually  222
Emergency Request  249 
Emergency unlocking
– Trunk lid, from the inside  37
Energy, saving
– Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Function  57
Engine compartment  235 
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant  239  
Engine oil, adding  238 
Engine oil additives  238 
Engine oil, checking the level  236 
Engine oil temperature  72 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  238 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  238 
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature  72 
Engine start, Help  250 
Engine, starting  56 
Engine, starting
– Comfort Access  37– Start/Stop button  55
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button  55 
Engine, switching off  57 
Engine temperature  72 
Entry comparison  23 
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps  89 
Equalizer  160 
Equipment, interior  114 
Error messages, refer to Check Control  82 
Seite 275Everything from A to ZReference275
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 403 - X/14 
         
        
        
     
        
        Page 280 of 289

ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐gram, refer to DSC  99 
Exchanging wheels/tires  232 
Exhaust system  129 
Exterior mirrors  50 
Exterior mirrors– Automatic dimming  51– Automatic heating 51– Folding in and out 51– Setting 50
External audio device  123 
External devices  180 
External start  250 
External temperature dis‐ play  71 
External temperature display
– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure  76– On computer  76
External temperature warn‐
ing  71 
Eyes for securing cargo  132 
F
Fader  160 
Failure messages, refer to Check Control  82 
Failure of an electrical acces‐ sory  248 
False alarm
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms  40– Ending an alarm  39
Fastening safety belts, refer
to Safety belts  48 
Fasten safety belts reminder
– Refer to Safety belt re‐
minder  49
Filter
– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol  113– Refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner  109
Fine wood, care  257 
First aid kit  250 
Flashing when locking/
unlocking  34 
Flat tire, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  92 
Flat Tire Monitor– Snow chains  233
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  92 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  94 
Flat tire, warning lamp  93 
Flat tire, wheel change  246 
Flooding  129 
Floor carpet, care  258 
Floor mats, care  258 
FM/AM station  162 
Foot brake  129 
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps  89 
For your own safety  6 
Front airbags  90 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  92 
Fuel
– Recommendation  224– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption  73
Fuel, average consump‐
tion  73 
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion  73
Fuel display  72 
Fuel filler flap  222 
Fuel filler flap
– Unlocking in case of an
electrical malfunction  222
Fuel gauge 72 
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities  263 
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities  263 
Fuses  248 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener  114 
Gasoline– Fuel recommendation  224
Gasoline display 72 
Gas station recommenda‐ tion  151 
Gear display
– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion  66– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion  65
General driving notes  128 
Glove compartment  122 
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐
gation system  138 
Grilles, refer to Air vents  107 
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights  262 
H
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  115 
Hands-free microphone  16 
Hardtop  42 
Hazard warning system  16 
HD Radio  163 
Head airbags  90 
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic  86 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture  86 
Headlamp flasher  60 
Headlamp flasher, indicator lamp  15 
Headlamps, care  256 
Headlamps, cleaning  62 
Headliner  17 
Heating  107 
Heating
– Mirrors  51– Rear window  109, 112– Seats  48
Heavy cargo, stowing  131 
Height adjustment
– Seats  46– Steering wheel  52Seite 276ReferenceEverything from A to Z276
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 403 - X/14