Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 22 At a glance
........................................... 31 Safety
................................................... 41 Opening and closing
...........................75 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....97 Lights and windshield wipers
..........111 Climate control
................................. 127 Driving and parking
..........................143 On-board computer and displays
....219 Stowage and features
......................273 Maintenance and care
......................299 Breakdown assistance
.....................313 Wheels and tires
............................... 329 Technical data
................................... 365 Contents
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Parking brake
........................ 165, 169
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 312
Car wash ........................................ 306
Display ........................................... 310
Exterior lights ................................ 309
Gear or selector lever ....................311
Interior ........................................... 310
Matte finish ................................... 308
Notes ............................................. 305
Paint .............................................. 307
Plastic trim .................................... 310
Power washer ................................ 307
Rear view camera .......................... 309
Roof lining ...................................... 312
Seat belt ........................................ 312
Seat cover ..................................... 311
Sensors ......................................... 309
Steering wheel ............................... 311
Tail pipes ....................................... 310
Trim pieces .................................... 311
Washing by hand ........................... 306
Wheels ........................................... 307
Windows ........................................ 308
Wiper blades .................................. 308
Wooden trim .................................. 311
Cargo compartment cover ...............278
Cargo compartment
enlargement ...................................... 276
Cargo compartment floor Opening/closing ............................ 281
Stowage well (under) .....................281Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 280
Important safety information .........279
Cargo tie down rings .........................277
Car wash (care) ................................. 306
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 226
Center console Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 232
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........76
Changing bulbs
Cornering light function .................121
High-beam headlamps ...................120
Low-beam headlamps ....................120
Parking lamps ................................ 120
Reversing lamps ............................ 122
Standing lamps (front) ...................120
Turn signals (front) ......................... 121
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................66
Rear doors ....................................... 66
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 61
Restraint systems ............................ 61
Special seat belt retractor ...............64
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 64
Top Tether ....................................... 65
Cigarette lighter ................................ 284
Cleaning Mirror turn signal ........................... 309
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 310
Climate control
Adjusting the airflow (AIR FLOW) ...135
Automatic climate control (3-zone) 132
Controlling automatically ...............135
Cooling with air dehumidification ..133
Defrosting the windows .................138
Defrosting the windshield ..............137
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 129
Important safety notes ..................128
Indicator lamp ................................ 135 6
Index
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 303
Additives ........................................ 372
Checking the oil level ..................... 302
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 303
Display message ............................ 249
Filling capacity ............................... 372
Notes about oil grades ................... 371
Notes on oil level/consumption ....302
Viscosity ........................................ 372
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating ...................70
Display message ............................ 236
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 70
Function/notes ......................... 69, 70
Important safety information ...........70
Trailer stabilization ........................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 265
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 70
Exhaust check ................................... 166
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 310
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 112
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 106
Dipping (automatic) .......................107
Folding in/out (automatically). ......107
Folding in/out (electrically). ..........107
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 234
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...107
Setting ........................................... 107
Storing settings (memory function) 109
Storing the parking position ..........108 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 314 Flat tire
MOExtended run-flat system .........315
Preparing the vehicle .....................314
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 298
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 113
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back .................................. 276
Fording Off-road ......................................... 170
On flooded roads ........................... 170
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 245
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 369
Consumption statistics ..................223
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 224
Displaying the range ......................224
Driving tips .................................... 166
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 369
Important safety notes ..................368
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .369
Problem (malfunction) ...................161
Quality (diesel )............................... 370
Refueling ........................................ 158
Tank content/reserve fuel .............368
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 159
Fuel filter (display message) ............250
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 368
Problem (malfunction) ...................161
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 314
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 325
Before changing ............................. 325
Dashboard fuse box .......................325
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 32610
Index
Fuse box in the engine
compartment
................................. 326
Important safety notes ..................325 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................298
Important safety notes ..................295
Opening/closing the garage door ..297
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 296
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 311
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box ........................................... 275
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 352H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................115
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....305
Cleaning system (function) ............115
Cleaning system (notes) ................373
Fogging up ..................................... 117
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 101
Adjusting (electrically) ...................101
Adjusting (manually). .....................101
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 102
Installing/removing (rear) ..............102
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message ............................ 245
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Hill start assist .................................. 148HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 184
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ............................. 183
Hood
Closing .......................................... .302
Display message ............................ 259
Important safety notes ..................301
Opening ......................................... 302
Hydroplaning ..................................... 170 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 73
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Settings ......................................... 230
Warning and indicator lamps ...........34
Instrument cluster lighting ..............231
Interior lighting ................................. 118
Automatic control ..........................118
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 232
Emergency lighting ........................119
Manual control ............................... 118
Overview ........................................ 118
Reading lamp ................................. 118
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 314
Using ............................................. 356
Jump starting (engine) ......................320 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............91
Display message ............................ 260
Locking ............................................ 77
Start/Stop button .......................... 145 Index
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Emergency call
.............................. 288
General notes ................................ 287
Geo fencing ................................... 295
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............293
MB info call button ........................290
Remote vehicle locking ..................292
Roadside Assistance button ..........290
Search & Send ............................... 292
Self-test ......................................... 288
Speed alert .................................... 294
System .......................................... 288
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 295
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 293
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............292
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 83
Unlocking the driver's door ..............83
Memory card (audio) .........................226
Memory function ............................... 109
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 235
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) ............227
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 77
MOExtended run-flat system ...........315
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................358
Mounting a new wheel ...................357
Preparing the vehicle .....................355
Raising the vehicle .........................356
Removing a wheel ..........................357
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 355
MP3
Operation ....................................... 226
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 222
Permanent displa y......................... 231Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .221
Overview .......................................... 35 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............225
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .54
Resetting after being triggered ........55
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ........................................ .54
Resetting after being triggered ........55
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 144 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ........................................ .49
System self-test ............................... 52
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................61
System overview .............................. 42
OCS
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ........................................ .49
System self-test ............................... 52
Odometer ........................................... 223
Off-road driving Approach/departure angl e............ 376
Checklist after driving off-road ......172
Checklist before driving off-road .... 172
Fording depth ................................ 375
General information .......................172
Important safety notes ..................171
Maximum gradient climbing ability 376
Traveling uphill ............................... 173
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 228
Audio menu ................................... 226
Convenience submenu ..................233
Displaying a service message ........300 Index
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Display message
s.......................... 235
Factory settings submenu .............234
Important safety notes ..................220
Instrument cluster submenu ..........230
Lighting submenu .......................... 231
Menu overview .............................. 223
Message memory .......................... 235
Navigation menu ............................ 225
Operation ....................................... 221
Service menu ................................. 230
Settings menu ............................... 230
Standard displa y............................ 223
Telephone menu ............................ 227
Trip menu ...................................... 223
Vehicle submenu ........................... 232
Video DVD operation .....................227
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 121
Operating safety Declaration of conformity ................26
Important safety notes ....................25
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................23
Outside temperature display ...........221
Overhead control panel ......................38
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................66P
Paint code number ............................366
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...307
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 94
Problem (malfunction) .....................95
Resetting ......................................... 94
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................92
Parking ............................................... 164
Important safety notes ..................164
Parking brake ................................ 165Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 108
Rear view camera
.......................... 192
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................188
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 237
Notes/function .............................. 165
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Switching on/off ........................... 114
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................187
Driving system ............................... 185
Function/notes ............................. 185
Important safety notes ..................185
Problem (malfunction) ...................188
Range of the sensors .....................185
Trailer towing ................................. 187
Warning displa y............................. 186
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) .....................53
Problems (malfunction) .................. 242
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 49
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .310
Power washers .................................. 307
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 238
Operation ........................................ .54
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................229
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes ................................ 72
Warning lamp ................................. 271
Program selector button ..................155
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................14714
Index
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........27 R
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................233
Display message ............................ 251
Radio
Selecting a station .........................226
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................26
Reading lamp ..................................... 118
Rear compartment Setting the airflow .........................137
Setting the air vents ......................141
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 245
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................309
Function/notes ............................. 192
Switching on/off ........................... 193
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................106
Dipping (automatic) .......................107
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................139
Switching on/off ........................... 138
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 124
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................374
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes ..................158
Refueling proces s.......................... 159
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opene r....................... 295
Programming (garage door opener) 296 Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ..................119
Overview of bulb type s.................. 119
Reporting safety defects ....................27
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 249
Warning lamp ................................. 268
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........139
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 93
Roller sunblinds ............................... 94
Side windows ................................... 89
Tailgate ............................................ 84
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....24
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 93
Roof carrier ........................................ 281
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 312
Roof load (maximum) ........................375
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............225 S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................61
Child restraint systems ....................61
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 42
Safety system
see Driving safety systems Index
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V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 283
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 258
Emergency locking ........................... 83
Emergency unlocking .......................83
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings ..........................230
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 342
Locking (in an emergency) ...............83
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 358
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 165
Pulling away ................................... 147
Raising ........................................... 356
Reporting problems .........................27
Securing from rolling away ............355
Towing away .................................. 322
Transporting .................................. 324
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........83
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................76
Vehicle data ................................... 375
Vehicle data ....................................... 375
Vehicle data (off-road driving) Approach/departure angl e............ 376
Fording depth ................................ 375
Maximum gradient climbing ability 376
Vehicle dimensions ...........................375
Vehicle emergency locking ................83
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............366
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 314
Video (DVD) ........................................ 227
VIN ...................................................... 366W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 263
Brakes ........................................... 263
Check Engine ................................. 268
Coolant .......................................... 269Distance warning
........................... 271
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 271
ESP ®
.............................................. 265
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 266
Fuel tank ........................................ 268
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................49
Reserve fuel ................................... 268
Seat belt ........................................ 261
SRS ................................................ 267
Tire pressure monitor ....................272
Warranty ............................................ 366
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 259
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........358
Wheel chock ...................................... 355
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 354
Checking ........................................ 331
Cleaning ......................................... 307
Cleaning (warning) .........................355
Emergency spare wheel .................361
Important safety notes ..................330
Interchanging/changing ................354
Mounting a new wheel ...................357
Mounting a wheel .......................... 355
Removing a wheel ..........................357
Storing ........................................... 355
Tightening torque ........................... 358
Wheel size/tire size .......................359
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 240
Operation ........................................ .48
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 137
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system ..............305
Notes ............................................. 373
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................126
Rear window wiper ........................123
Replacing the wiper blades ............123
Switching on/off ........................... 12220
Index