Vehicle data ................................... 441
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 441
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 443
Fording depth ................................ 442
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 444
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 441
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 86
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 432
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 207
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 302
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 369
Video
Operating the DVD ........................ .2 70
VIN ...................................................... 432
Seat ............................................... 433
Type plate ...................................... 432
W
Warning
Stickers .......................................... .4 2
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 319
Brakes .......................................... .3 17
Check Engine ................................. 325
Coolant .......................................... 325
Distance warning ........................... 327
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 327
ESP ®
.............................................. 321
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 322
Fuel tank ........................................ 325
Hybrid drive system ....................... 318
Overview .......................................... 35
Parking brake ................................ 324
PASSENGER AIR BAG ..................... .4 5
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys -
tem) .............................................. .3 18
Reserve fuel ................................... 325
Restraint system ............................ 324
Seat belt ........................................ 316
Tire pressure monitor .................... 328 Warranty .............................................. 26
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 314
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 414
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 412
Wheel chock ...................................... 409
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 408
Checking ........................................ 388
Cleaning ......................................... 364
Emergency spare wheel ................. 426
General notes ................................ 413
Important safety notes .................. 387
Information on driving .................... 387
Interchanging/changing ................ 408
Mounting a new wheel ................... 411
Mounting a wheel .......................... 409
Overview ........................................ 387
Removing a wheel .......................... 411
Storing .......................................... .4 09
Tightening torque ........................... 412
Wheel size/tire si ze ....................... 413
Wi
ndow curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 289
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 136
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 359
Important safety notes .................. 439
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 125
Rear window wiper ........................ 122
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 122
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 186
Snow chains .................................. 390
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 389
Overview ........................................ 389
Radiator cover ............................... 357 Index 23
