Lap time (RACETIMER)
...................... 239
Lashing eyelets ................................ .299
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 253
Light sensor (display message) ....... 253
Light switch
operation ....................................... 114
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 235
Active light function ....................... 117
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 117
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 114
Cornering light function ................. 117
Dipped-beam headlamps .............. .115
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 117
General notes ................................ 114
Hazard warning lamps ................... 116
Headlamp flasher ........................... 116
Headlamp range ............................ 116
Intelligent Light System (func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Light switch ................................... 114
Main-beam headlamps ................... 116
Misted up headlamps .................... 118
Motorway mode ............................ .117
Parking lamps ................................ 115
Rear foglamp ................................. 115
Setting exterior lighting ................. 114
Side lamps ..................................... 115
Turn signals ................................... 116
see Interior lighting
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 168
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 172
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 170
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 296
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 88
Emergency locking ........................... 89 From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................
.88
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Luggage cover
see Boot separator
Luggage net ...................................... .300
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 105 M
M+S tyres .......................................... .344
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 117
Display message ............................ 253
Replacing bulbs ............................ .120
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Manual transmission
Drive program ................................ 144
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 141
Engaging reverse gear ................... 143
Gear leve r...................................... 143
Pulling away ................................... 135
Shift recommendation ................... 144
Shifting to neutral .......................... 143
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 316
MB Contact
Breakdown assistance call but-
ton ................................................. 305
Display message ............................ 247
General notes ................................ 304
Info call button .............................. 305
Media Interface
see Digital Owner's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 229
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 112
Mercedes connect me
display message ............................ 248
Mercedes me connect
Breakdown assistance call but-
ton ................................................. 305
General notes ................................ 304
Info call button .............................. 305 Index
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Main-beam headlamps ...................1
20
Overview of bulb type s.................. 120
Turn signals (front) ......................... 120
Rescue card ......................................... 31
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 257
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 249
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Rev counter ........................................ 221
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 143
Reversing camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 195
Cleaning instructions ..................... 320
Coupling up a trailer function ........ 196
Display in the multimedia system .. 194
General notes ................................ 193
Object detection (function/
notes) ............................................ 197
Switching on/of f........................... 193
wide-angle function ....................... 196
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 91
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 253
Roll bar
Display message ............................ 250
Operation ......................................... 55
Roof
Overview .......................................... 94
see Soft top
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 322
Route guidance
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 295
SD memory card
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 284
Selecting ........................................ 229
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat) ........ 105
Seat backrest display message ..... 269
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 45
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 322
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 47
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 273
Warning lamp (function) ................... 47
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 102
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) .............................................. 102
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 105
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 103
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 113
Cleaning the cover ......................... 321
Correct driver's seat position ........ 100
Folding the backrests forward/
back ............................................... 104
Important safety notes .................. 100
Seat heating .................................. 105
Seat heating problem .................... 106
Seat ventilation .............................. 106
Seat ventilation problem ................ 106
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112
Switching AIRSCARF on/of f.......... 107
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 105
Switching the seat ventilation on/ off .................................................. 106
Securing a load .................................. 299 Index
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Blind Spot Assist ............................ 206
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 320
Coupling up a traile
r...................... 215
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 216
Driving tips .................................... 214
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 215
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 214
Important safety notes .................. 213
Lights display message .................. 253
Parktronic ...................................... 185
Power supply ................................. 216
Problem (fault) ............................... 217
Trailer load s................................... 369
Transfer case ..................................... 153
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display ......... 146
Transporting the vehicle .................. 338
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 321
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 225
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 224
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 226
Turn signals
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 120
Switching on/of f........................... 116
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 230
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 358
Installation ..................................... 358
Transmission output (maximum) .... 358
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre changing tool kit ....................... 325
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 348
Display message ............................ 265
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 329
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 329
Recommended ............................... 345
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 347
Important safety notes .................. 347 Restarting ...................................... 347
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 349
Function/note s............................. 348
General notes ................................ 348
Important safety notes .................. 348
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 350
Restarting ...................................... 349
Warning lamp ................................. 282
Warning message .......................... 349
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 350
Checking ........................................ 343
Direction of rotation ...................... 351
Display message ............................ 265
Important safety notes .................. 342
Information on driving .................... 342
MOExtended tyre s......................... 344
Replacing ....................................... 350
Service life ..................................... 343
Snow chains .................................. 345
Storing ........................................... 351
Summer tyres in winter ................. 344
Tyre size (data ).............................. 355
Tyre tread ...................................... 343
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 355
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 89
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 88
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 295
Using the TIREFIT
tyre pressure kit ............................ 328 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 302
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 31 Index
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Overview of bulb types
You can replace the following bulbs. The details
for the bulb type can be found in the legend. Halogen headlamps
: Dipped-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
; Main-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
= Turn signal lamp: PWY 24 W Replacing front bulbs (vehicles with
halogen headlamps)
Dipped-beam headlamps X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn housing cover :anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn bulb holder ;anti-clockwise and pull
out.
X Pull defective bulb out of bulb holder ;.
X Insert new bulb into bulb holder ;.
X Insert bulb holder ;and turn it clockwise.
X Press on housing cover :and turn it clock-
wise. . Main-beam headlamps
X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn housing cover :anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn bulb holder ;anti-clockwise and pull
out.
X Pull defective bulb out of bulb holder ;.
X Insert new bulb into bulb holder ;.
X Insert bulb holder ;and turn it clockwise.
X Press on housing cover :and turn it clock-
wise.
Turn signals X
Remove the cover in the front wheel arch
(Y page 121).
X Turn housing cover :anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn bulb holder ;anti-clockwise, unlock
and pull out.
X Pull defective bulb out of bulb holder ;.
X Insert new bulb into bulb holder ;.
X Insert bulb holder ;and turn it clockwise. 120
Replacing bulbsLights and windscreen wipers