B
Back button ....................................... 113
Back support see Lumbar support
Bag hook ............................................ 403
Balance, adjusting .............................128
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................65
Basic settings see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 66
Bass, setting ...................................... 128
Battery Checking (SmartKey) .......................78
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 78
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................78
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 444
Display message ............................ 373
Important safety notes ..................442
Jump starting ................................. 445
Belt
see Seat belts
Bird's-eye view (navigation) .............172
Blind see Roller sunblind
Blin dSpot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth ®
Activating/deactivating .................135
Authorizing a device (registering) ..135
Conditions (general )...................... 134
Conditions (telephone ).................. 183
Connecting another mobile phone .185
Connecting devices .......................135
De-authorizing (de-registering) a
device ............................................ 137
External authorization (general) .....136
External authorization (telephone) .185
General information .......................134
Introduction ................................... 181
Receiving vCards ........................... 192
Searching for devices ....................135
Settings ......................................... 134
Telephone basic menu ...................186Telephony
...................................... 183
Telephony notes ............................ 181
Bluetooth ®
interface
Telephony ...................................... 181
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 361
Notes ............................................. 487
Brake fluid level ................................ 425
Brake lamps Display message ............................ 368
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
BAS .................................................. 65
BAS PLUS ........................................ 66
Brake fluid (notes) .........................487
Display message ............................ 353
Driving tips .................................... 293
High-performance brake system ....295
Important safety notes ..................293
Maintenance .................................. 294
Parking brake ................................ 290
Warning lamp ................................. 390
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness, setting (TV, video) .........228
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................27
Call
Accepting/ending/rejecting .......... 187
see Telephone
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling voicemail ............................... 189
Call lists Displaying details ........................... 193
Introduction ................................... 197
Opening and selecting an entry .....197
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 1986
Index
Fast forward
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........214
Video DVD ..................................... 231
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........214
Video DVD ..................................... 231
Favorites (COMAND) .........................113
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ...484
First-aid kit ......................................... 436
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 437
MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 441
Preparing the vehicle .....................437
Raising the vehicle .........................438
Floormats ........................................... 417
Freeway information .........................175
Front fog lamps ................................. 252
Display message ............................ 369
Switching on/off ........................... 252
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's sea t....... 98
Fron twindshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 486
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 340
Displaying the range ......................340
Driving tips .................................... 292
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 485
Important safety notes ..................484
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .485
Problem (malfunction) ...................289
Refueling ........................................ 286
Tank content/reserve fuel .............485
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 287
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 340
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 485
Problem (malfunction) ...................289
Function buttons (COMAND) ............113Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 449
Before changing ............................. 449
Dashboard fuse box .......................450
Engine emergency stop .................451
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 450
Fuse box in the rear compartment .450
Important safety notes ..................449 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................417
Important safety notes ..................414
Opening/closing the garage door ..416
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 415
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 343
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 433
Glove box ........................................... 400
GPS reception .................................... 138
Gracenote Media Database ..............215 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Harman/kardon ®
Logic 7 ®
surround sound system see Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps ......................253
HD Radio™ ......................................... 203
Heading up (navigation) ...................172
Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 488
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....425
Cleaning system (function) ............252
Fogging up ..................................... 255
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Adjusting (electrically). ....................99
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 9912
Index
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition)
.........................475
Important safety notes ..................454
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......474
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........475
Labeling (overview )........................ 470
Load bearing index (definition) ......476
Load index ..................................... 473
Load index (definition) ...................475
M+S tires ....................................... 456
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 475
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 475
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 475
Maximum tire loa d......................... 468
Maximum tire load (definition) .......475
MOExtended tires ..........................456
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 476
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 475
Replacing ....................................... 477
Service life ..................................... 456
Sidewall (definition) .......................476
Speed rating (definition) ................475
Storing ........................................... 477
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 474
Temperature .................................. 470
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 476
Tire bea d(definition) ...................... 476
Tire pressure (definition) ................476
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 474
Tire size (data) ............................... 477
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 471
Tire tread ....................................... 455
Tire tread (definition) .....................476
Total load limit (definition) .............476
Traction ......................................... 469
Traction (definition) .......................476
Trea dwear ..................................... 469
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 469Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard
s(definition) .................... 474
Unladen weight (definition) ............475
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............476
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 474
see Flat tire
Tonal properties
see Sound settings
Top Tether ............................................ 63
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........446
Installing the towing eye ................447
Removing the towing eye. ..............448
With the rear axle raised ................448
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......448
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............449
Important safety notes ..................446
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 213
Traffic Announcements (TA)
Switching off .................................. 127
Traffic jam function ........................... 159
Traffic jam message see Dynami croute guidance/TMC
Traffic reports
Real-time traffic report ..................165
Switching on/off ........................... 162
Transfer case ..................................... 286
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................448
Treble ,adjusting (sound) ..................128
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .433
Trip computer (on-board computer) 340
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 340
Resetting (on-board computer) ......341
Trunk
Automatic opening ........................... 85
Emergency release ..........................87
Important safety guidelines .............84
Limiting the opening angle ............. 239 Index
23
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as
a resultofl
ack of use.
X Visi taqualified specialist workshop and
seek advice. Driving tips
General driving tips
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Always remembe rthat you must concentrate
primarily on driving the vehicle. The driver's
concentration must always be directed
primarily at road traffic. For your own safety
and that of others, we recommend that you
stop the vehicle at a safe place and in
accordance with the traffic conditions before
making or accepting a phone call.
Comply with all legal requirements if you use
the telephone while driving. Use the hands-
free system and only use the telephone when
road, weather and traffic conditions permit. In
some jurisdictions, it is forbidden for drivers
to use mobile phones while driving.
Only operate COMAND (Cockpit Management
and Data System) in compliance with all legal
requirements and when the road, weather and
traffic conditions permit. You may otherwise
not be able to observe the traffic conditions,
endangering yourself and others.
Remember that your vehicle covers a distance
of 44 ft (approximately 14 m)a second when
it is traveling at only 30 mph (approximately
50 km/h).
Drive sensibly –save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel:
X
The tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
X Remove unnecessary loads.
X Remove roof racks whe nthey are not
needed. X
Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
X Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
X Have all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or by the service
interval display.
Fuel consumption also increases when
driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic
and in mountainous terrain.
Drinking and driving G
WARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal
accident are greatly increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs.
Pedals G
WARNING
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals' range of movement.
Keep the driver's footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats or
carpets in the footwell, make sure that the
pedals still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers,
the objects could get caught between the
pedals. You could then no longer brake or
accelerate. This could lead to accidents and
injury.
Rolling with the engine switched off G
WARNING
There is no power assistance for the steering
and the brake when the engine is not running. 292
Driving tipsDriving and parking
G
WARNING
Objects located above the height range of
Parking Guidance will not be detected when
the parking space is measured. These objects
are not taken into account when the parking
procedure is calculated, e.g. overhanging
loads, tail sections or loading ramps of goods
vehicles. Under some circumstances, Parking
Guidance might therefore issu esteering
instructions too soon. Thi smay lead to a
collision .For this reason, you should avoid
using Parking Guidance in such situations. G
WARNING
Make sure that no persons or animals are in
the maneuvering range. Otherwise, they
could be injured.
! Pay particular attention to low objects or
objects with flat surfaces, such as trailer
drawbars, posts, cross beams and curbs.
These types of objects cannot be detected
by Parking Guidance and may damage the
vehicle.
When PARKTRONIC is deactivated, Parking
Guidance is also unavailable.
Use Parking Guidance for parking spaces:
R that are parallel to the direction of travel
R that are on straight roads, not bends
R that are on the same level as the road, i.e.
not on the pavement, for example. Parking
Guidance may not detect flat curbs
Parking tips:
R on narrow roads, drive past the parking
space as close as possible.
R parking spaces that are littered, overgrown
or partially occupied by trailer drawbars
might be identified incorrectly or not at all.
R snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately.
R pay attention to the PARKTRONIC
(Y page 313) warning messages during the
parking procedure. R
when transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you must not use Parking
Guidance.
R never use Parking Guidance with snow
chains or an emergency spare wheel
mounted.
R make sure that the tire pressures are
always correct. This has adirec teffect on
the steering instructions.
R the way you rvehicle is positioned in the
parking space after parkin gis dependent
on various factors. These include the
position and shape of the vehicles parked
in front and behind it and the conditions of
the location. In some cases, Parking
Guidance may guide you too far or not far
enough into a parking space. In some
cases, it may also lead you across or onto
the curb. If necessary, cancel the parking
procedure with Parking Guidance.
! If unavoidable, you should drive over
obstacles such as curbs slowly and not at
a sharp angle. Otherwise, you may damage
the wheels or tires.
Detecting parking spaces :
Detected parking space on the left
; Parking symbol
= Detected parking space on the right
Parking Guidance is automatically activated
when you drive forwards. The system is
operational at speeds of up to approximately
22 mph (35 km/h). While in operation, the
system independently locates and measures
parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
At speeds below 19 mph (30km/h), you see
white parking symbol ;in the instrument
cluster as a status indicator. Parking 316
Driving systemsDriving and parking
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
Check
tire(s) The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
Aw
arning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a ris kofthe
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 289).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (Y page 437).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 461).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. Caution,
tire defect The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R You could lose control of the vehicle.
R Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 289).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (Y page 437).Please correct
tire pressure(s) The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity. If necessary,
correct the tire pressure (Y page 461).
X Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 464). Display messages
383On-board computer and displays Z
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
Wheel sensor(s)
missing There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several
wheels. The pressure of the affected tire is no
tdisplayed in the
multifunction display.
X Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop. tire press. monitor
currently
unavailable Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received
fro
mt he wheel sensors. The tire pressure monitor is temporarily
malfunctioning.
X Drive on.
The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the
problem has been solved. h
tire pressure
Caution, tire
defect The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly.
Aw
arning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a ris kofthe following hazards:
R A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R You could lose control of the vehicle.
R Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 289).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (Y page 437).384
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
h
tire pressure
Check tire(s) The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a ris kofthe
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 289).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (Y page 437).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 461).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. h
Please correct
tire pressure(s) The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity. If necessary,
correct the tire pressure (Y page 461).Vehicle
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
Shift to P or N
to Start Engine You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position
Ror D.
X Shift the transmission to position Por N. Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction
(White display
message) The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer
being charged.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
385On-board computer and displays Z