Lane Keeping Assist
......................204
Lane Tracking package ..................202
PARKTRONIC ................................. 185
Rear view camera .......................... 192
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................155
Brakes ........................................... 168
Break-in period .............................. 144
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
Downhill gradient ........................... 168
Drinking and driving .......................166
Driving abroad ............................... 112
Driving in winter ............................ .170
Driving on flooded roads ................170
Driving on sand .............................. 172
Driving on wet roads ......................170
Driving over obstacles ...................172
Exhaust check ............................... 166
Fuel ................................................ 166
General .......................................... 166
Hydroplaning ................................. 170
Icy road surfaces ........................... 171
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 168
Off-road driving .............................. 172
Off-road fording ............................. 170
Snow chains .................................. 333
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 112
Tire ruts ......................................... 172
Towing a trailer .............................. 212
Traveling uphill ............................... 173
Wet road surface ........................... 168
DVD audio (on-board computer) ......226
DVD video (on-board computer) ......227 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................233
Function/notes ............................. 105
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 106
Function/notes ............................. 105
Switching on/off ........................... 233
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 237
Function/notes ................................ 72 ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 167
On-board computer .......................224
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................149
Automatic engine switch-off ..........149
Deactivating/activating .................150
General information .......................148
Important safety notes ..................148
Introduction ................................... 148
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 83
Vehicle ............................................. 83
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 362
Important safety notes ..................361
Storage location ............................ 362
Stowing .......................................... 363
Technical data ............................... 364
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .60
Safety guideline s............................. 43
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 88
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 268
Display message ............................ 247
ECO start/stop function ................148
Engine number ............................... 367
Irregular running ............................ 151
Jump-starting ................................. 320
Starting problems ..........................151
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 147
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............147
Switching off .................................. 164
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 325
Engine, jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................151 Index
9
Adjusting the steering wheel
electrically
:
To adjust the steering wheel height
; To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
The steering wheel can also be adjusted when
the SmartKey is removed from the ignition
lock.
i Further related subjects:
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
(Y page 105)
R Storing settings (Y page 109) EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is
making adjustments, make sure that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the
steering wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R press one of the memory function position
buttons, or
R move the switch for steering wheel
adjustment in the opposite direction to that
in which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped. G
WARNING
If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature is making adjustments, you could lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always wait until the adjustment process is
complete before driving off.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting
in and out of your vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board
computer (Y page 233).
Position of the steering wheel when the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active The steering wheel swings upwards when
you:
R
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with KEYLESS-GO in
position 1
R open the driver's door and the SmartKey is
in position 0or 1in the ignition lock
i The steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end
stop.
Position of the steering wheel for
driving The steering wheel is moved to the last
selected position when:
R
the driver's door is closed
R you insert the SmartKey into the ignition
lock
or
R you press the Start/Stop button once on
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
When you close the driver's door with the
ignition switched on, the steering wheel is
also automatically moved to the previously
set position.
The last position of the steering wheel is
stored when you switch off the ignition or Steering wheel
105Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z
