Stowage net ................................... 317
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 319
Summer tyres
In winter ........................................ 378
Sun visor ............................................ 321
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control ABC ............... 205
AIRMATIC ...................................... 208
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 264
Switching the auxiliary heating/
ventilation
On/off ........................................... 149 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 280
see Lights
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 402
Information .................................... 400
Tyres/wheels ................................. 391
Vehicle data ................................... 408
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 255
Display message ............................ 298
Introduction ................................... 254
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 254
Number from the phone book ........ 255
Redialling ....................................... 255
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 255
Telephone compartment ................ 316
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 242
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 263
Outside temperature ...................... 243
Setting (climate control )................ 142
TEMPOMAT
Function/note s............................. 186
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 357
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Total distance recorder .................... 247
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 81
Deactivating ..................................... 81
Function ........................................... 81 Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 370
Important safety notes .................. 367
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 367
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 370
With the rear axle raised ................ 369
Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 369
Removing the towing eye ............... 369
With both axles on the ground ....... 369
Towing eye ......................................... 355
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 228
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 258
Display message ............................ 289
Function/note s............................. 227
Important safety notes .................. 228
Instrument cluster display ............. 228
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 370
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 350
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 248
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 247
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 249
Turn signals
Switching on/of f........................... 126
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 254
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 400
Installation ..................................... 400
Transmission output (maximum) .... 400
Windscreen (infrared reflective) ..... 334
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 381
Display message ............................ 293
Important safety notes .................. 381
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 359
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 359
Recommended ............................... 380 Index
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Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 384
Important safety notes .................. 384
Restarting ...................................... 385
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 382
Function/note s............................. 381
General notes ................................ 381
Important safety notes .................. 381
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 384
Restarting ...................................... 383
Warning lamp ................................. 310
Warning message .......................... 383
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 385
Checking ........................................ 377
Direction of rotation ...................... 386
Display message ............................ 293
Important safety notes .................. 376
MOExtended tyre s......................... 378
Replacing ....................................... 386
Service life ..................................... 377
Storing ........................................... 386
Summer tyres in winter ................. 378
Tyre size (data ).............................. 391
Tyre tread ...................................... 377
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 393
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 93
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 91 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 321
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 295
Electronics ..................................... 400
Equipment ....................................... 23
Implied warranty .............................. 26
Individual settings .......................... 257 Leaving parked up ......................... 181
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 93
Locking (key) ................................... 85
Lowering ........................................ 391
Operating safety .............................. 23
Pulling away ................................... 162
Raising ........................................... 387
Registration ..................................... 25
Securing from rolling away ............ 387
Towing away .................................. 367
Transporting .................................. 370
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 93
Unlocking (key) ................................ 85
Vehicle data ................................... 408
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 408
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 93
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 402
Vehicle level
Active Body Control ABC ............... 204
Display message ............................ 285
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 355
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 253
VIN ...................................................... 402 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 302
Brakes ........................................... 301
Distance warning signal ................. 309
ESP ®
.............................................. 304
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 305
LIM (cruise control )........................ 186
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 193
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 189
Overview .......................................... 33
Parking brake ................................ 306
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 43
Reserve fuel ................................... 307
Seat belt ........................................ 300
Steering ......................................... 311
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 310
Warning triangle ................................ 35420
Index
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 298
Wheel and tyre combinations
see Tyres
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 391
Wheel chock ...................................... 387
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 385
Changing/replacing ....................... 386
Checking ........................................ 377
Cleaning ......................................... 346
Cleaning (warning) ........................ .386
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 390
Fitting a wheel ............................... 386
Important safety notes .................. 376
Removing a wheel .......................... 390
Storing .......................................... .386
Tightening torque ........................... 391
Wheel size/tyre size ..................... .391
Windowbag
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 346
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 143
Infrared reflective .......................... 334
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Notes ............................................. 407
Topping up ..................................... 341
Windscreen wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 134
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 132
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Winter operation
Important safety notes .................. 378
Radiator cover ............................... 338
Slippery road surfaces ................... 185
Snow chains .................................. 379
Summer tyres ................................ 378
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 262
M+S tyres ...................................... 378
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 347 Important safety notes .................. 132
Replacing ....................................... 132
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .350
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Index
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Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
172
;
Combination switch 126
=
Horn
?
Instrument cluster 32
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 167
B
Overhead control panel 38
C
Control panel for:
Ü
Lowering the rear
seat head restraints 110
u
Extending/retracting
the rear roller sunblind 322
Moving the seat-belt
extender forwards 46
PASSENGER AIRBAG indi-
cator lamp
43
Adjusts the brightness of
the instrument lighting and
the COMAND display
D
Climate control systems 136
E
Ignition lock 159
Start/Stop button 159 Function Page
F
Adjusts the steering wheel 114
Steering wheel heating 115
G
Cruise control lever 186
H
Electric parking brake 180
I
Diagnostics connection 24
J
Opens the bonnet 337
K
Light switch 124
L
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot
200
Activating Active Lane
Keeping Assist 236
Deactivating PARKTRONIC 209
Switching on 360° camera 221
Activating Night View
Assist 230
Switching on the head-up
display
25930
CockpitAt a glance
Function Page
:
Overhead control panel 38
;
Combination switch 126
=
Horn
?
Instrument cluster 32
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 167
B
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
172
C
Opens the bonnet 337
D
Diagnostics connection 24
E
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot 200
Control panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot
200
Activating Active Lane
Keeping Assist
236
Deactivating PARKTRONIC 209
Switching on 360° camera 221
Activating Night View
Assist
230
Switching on the head-up
display
259 Function Page
F
Light switch 124
G
Electric parking brake 180
H
Ignition lock 159
Start/Stop button 159
I
Adjusts the steering wheel 114
Steering wheel heating 115
J
Cruise control lever 186
K
Climate control systems 136
L
Control panel for:
Ü
Lowering the rear
seat head restraints 110
u
Extending/retracting
the rear roller sunblind 322
Moving the seat-belt
extender forwards
46
PASSENGER AIRBAG indi-
cator lamp
43
Adjusts the brightness of
the instrument lighting and
the COMAND display Cockpit
31At a glance
Instrument cluster
Displays
i
Instrument cluster: kilometres Function Page
:
Speedometer
;
Multifunction display 244 Function Page
=
Rev counter 242
?
Coolant temperature 242
A
Fuel gauge32
Instrument clusterAt a glance
Multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
:
Multifunction display 244
;
Adjusts the brightness of
the instrument lighting and
the COMAND display
=
COMAND display; see the
separate COMAND Online
operating instructions
?
CD and DVD player/
changer; see the separate
COMAND Online operating
instructions
A
COMAND controller and
buttons; see the separate
COMAND Online operating
instructions Function Page
B ~
Rejects or ends a call 254
Exits telephone book/
redial memory 6
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial mem-
ory WX
Adjusts the volume
8
Mute
ó
Switches on LINGUA-
TRONIC; see the separate
operating instructions 34
Multifunction steering wheelAt a glance
Function Page
C ò
Calls up a main menu
9:
Selects a menu/submenu
or scrolls through lists 243
a
Confirms the selection 243
Hides display messages 265
%
Back 243
ñ
Switches off LINGUA-
TRONIC, see the separate
operating instructions Multifunction steering wheel
35At a glance