2012 Mercedes-benz M Class UK Owners Manual

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M-Class Owner's Manual Nur für internen Gebrauch / For internal use only Symbols In this Owner's Manual, you will find the fol- lowing symbols: G WARNING Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. H Environmental note Environmental notes provide you with infor- mation on environmentally aware actions or disposal. ! Notes on material damage alert you to dangers that could lead to damage to your vehicle. i This symbol indicates useful instructions or further information that could be helpful to you. This symbol designates an instruc- tion you must follow. Several consecutive symbols indi- cate an instruction with several steps. YY (Y page) This symbol tells you where you can find further information on a topic. This symbol indicates a warning or an instruction that is continued on the next page. Display This text indicates a message on the multifunction/COMAND dis- play. Parts of the software in the vehicle are pro- tected by copyright © 2005 The FreeType Project http://www.freetype.org. All rights reserved. The technical documentation team at Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant motoring. Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz Before you first drive off, read this Owner's Manual carefully and familiarise yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warn- ing notices in this manual. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury. The equipment or model designation of your vehicle may vary according to: Rmodel Rorder Rcountry variant Ravailability The illustrations in this manual show a left- hand-drive vehicle. On right-hand-drive vehi- cles, the layout of components and controls differs accordingly. Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its vehicles to the state of the art. Mercedes-Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas: Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features Therefore, descriptions may vary from those of your own vehicle. The following are integral components of the vehicle: ROwner's Manual RService Booklet Requipment-dependent supplements Keep printed copies of the documents in the vehicle at all times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass the documents on to the new owner. i You can get to know the important fea- tures of your vehicle in the interactive Own- er's Manual on the Internet at: http://www.mercedes-benz.de/ betriebsanleitung 1665848481Z102 É1665848481Z102ÄËÍ Contents Index ....................................................... 4 At a glance ........................................... 29 Introduction ......................................... 23 Safety ................................................... 41 Opening and closing ........................... 77 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 101 Lights and windscreen wipers ......... 119 Climate control ................................. 139 Driving and parking .......................... 161 On-board computer and displays .... 271 Stowing and features ....................... 341 Maintenance and care ...................... 367 Breakdown assistance ..................... 383 Wheels and tyres .............................. 403 Technical data ................................... 435 4 Index 1, 2, 3 ... 12 V socket 360°camera see Socket Function/notes ............................. 232 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 68 4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) .................................................. 255 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 296 Function/notes ................................ 63 Important safety notes .................... 63 Warning lamp ................................. 330 Activating/deactivating air-recir- culation mode .................................... 150 Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification ................. 144 Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 285 Display message ............................ 316 Function/notes ............................. 246 Towing a trailer .............................. 249 Active Curve System Display message ............................ 313 Function/notes ............................. 217 Active Driving Assistance package . 246 Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 285 Display message ............................ 315 Function/notes ............................. 249 Towing a trailer .............................. 252 Active light function ......................... 126 Active Park Assist Display message ............................ 317 Active Parking Assist Function/notes ............................. 225 Important safety notes .................. 224 Towing a trailer .............................. 228 ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 70 Adaptive Brake Assist Display message ............................ 302 Function/notes ................................ 66 Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 67 Adaptive Damping System see ADS (Adaptive Damping System) Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 308 Function/notes ............................. 127 Adaptive Main-beam Assist Switching on/off (on-board com- puter) ............................................. 287 AdBlue® Display message ............................ 311 Filling capacity ............................... 444 Important safety notes .................. 444 topping up ..................................... 182 Additives (engine oil) ........................ 446 Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 124 ADS (Adaptive Damping System) Function/notes ............................. 216 Airbags Front airbag (driver, front passenger) ....................................... 45 Important safety guidelines ............. 44 Kneebag ........................................... 46 Sidebag ............................................ 46 Triggering ......................................... 43 Windowbag ...................................... 47 Air-conditioning system see Climate control Air filter (white display message) .... 311 AIR FLOW ........................................... 146 AIRMATIC package ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 216 Function/notes ............................. 216 Level control .................................. 218 Air pressure Air vents see Tyre pressure Glove compartment ....................... 159 Important safety notes .................. 158 Rear ............................................... 159 Setting ........................................... 158 Setting the centre air vents ........... 158 Setting the side air vents ............... 159 see Climate control Alarm system see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Index Ambient lighting Setting the brightness (on-board computer) ...................................... 287 Setting the colour (on-board com- puter) ............................................. 288 AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 292 AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus- pension ............................................... 220 Anti-glare film .................................... 365 Anti-lock Braking System see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Anti-Theft Alarm system see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Approach/departure angle .............. 195 Aquaplaning ....................................... 190 Ashtray ............................................... 355 Assistance menu (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 283 ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........ 373 Hiding a service message .............. 373 Notes ............................................. 372 Resetting the service interval dis- play ................................................ 373 Service message ............................ 372 Special service requirements ......... 373 ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ................... 72 Function ........................................... 72 Interior motion sensor ..................... 74 Switching off the alarm .................... 72 Tow-away protection ........................ 73 ATTENTION ASSIST Activating/deactivating ................. 284 Display message ............................ 312 Function/notes ............................. 237 Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 280 Authorised workshop see Qualified specialist workshop AUTO lights Display message ............................ 308 see Lights Automatic engine start (ECO start/ stop function) .................................... 168 Automatic engine switch-off (ECO start/stop function) .......................... 167 Automatic headlamp mode .............. 121 Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position ............. 174 Automatic drive program ............... 175 Changing gear ............................... 174 DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 171 Display message ............................ 322 Drive program display .................... 172 Driving tips .................................... 174 Emergency running mode .............. 178 Engaging drive position .................. 173 Engaging neutral ............................ 173 Engaging park position automati- cally ............................................... 172 Engaging reverse gear ................... 173 Engaging the park position ............ 172 Kickdown ....................................... 174 Manual drive program .................... 176 Overview ........................................ 171 Problem (fault) ............................... 178 Program selector button ................ 174 Pulling away ................................... 165 Shift ranges ................................... 176 Starting the engine ........................ 165 Steering wheel gearshift paddles ... 175 Trailer towing ................................. 174 Transmission position display ........ 172 Transmission positions .................. 173 Automatic transmission emer- gency running mode ......................... 178 Auxiliary heating Activating/deactivating ................. 153 Activating/deactivating (on the centre console) .............................. 153 Display message ............................ 324 Important safety notes .................. 152 Problem (display message) ............ 157 Remote control .............................. 153 Setting ........................................... 290 Setting the departure time ............. 154 Auxiliary ventilation Activating/deactivating ................. 153 Activating/deactivating (on the centre console) .............................. 153 Problem (display message) ............ 157 Remote control .............................. 153 Axle load, permissible (trailer tow- ing) ...................................................... 451 6 Index Belt Bag hook ............................................ 347 Ball coupling Folding in ....................................... 266 Folding out ..................................... 264 BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 64 BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) .................................................... 64 Battery (key) Checking .......................................... 81 Important safety notes .................... 81 Replacing ......................................... 82 Battery (vehicle) Charging ........................................ 392 Display message ............................ 310 Important safety notes .................. 390 Jump starting ................................. 394 Overview ........................................ 390 see Seat belt Belt force limiters (activation) ........... 43 Belt tensioner Activation ......................................... 43 Function ........................................... 51 Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating ................. 285 Display message ............................ 316 Notes/function .............................. 242 Trailer towing ................................. 244 see Active Blind Spot Assist BlueTEC Topping up AdBlue® ....................... 182 BlueTEC (AdBlue®) ............................. 444 Bonnet Active bonnet (pedestrian protec- tion) ............................................... 368 Closing ........................................... 369 Display message ............................ 323 Important safety notes .................. 368 Opening ......................................... 369 see Tailgate Brake Assist System see BAS (Brake Assist System) Brake fluid Display message ............................ 301 Notes ............................................. 446 Boot Brake lamps Brakes Adaptive ........................................... 67 Changing bulbs .............................. 134 Display message ............................ 306 ABS .................................................. 63 Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66 BAS .................................................. 64 BAS PLUS ........................................ 64 Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 446 Display message ............................ 296 Driving tips .................................... 188 High-performance brake system .... 190 Important safety notes .................. 188 Parking brake ................................ 186 Warning lamp ................................. 329 see Flat tyre see Towing away see Changing bulbs Breakdown Bulbs Calling up a fault Car Care see Display messages see Vehicle Automatic car wash ....................... 374 Carpets .......................................... 381 Display ........................................... 379 Exhaust pipe .................................. 378 Exterior lighting ............................. 377 Gear or selector lever .................... 380 High-pressure cleaner .................... 375 Interior ........................................... 379 Matt paintwork .............................. 376 Night View Assist Plus ................... 379 Notes ............................................. 374 Paint .............................................. 376 Plastic trim .................................... 379 Reversing camera .......................... 378 Roof lining ...................................... 381 Seat belt ........................................ 380 Seat cover ..................................... 380 Sensors ......................................... 377 Steering wheel ............................... 380 Trim pieces .................................... 380 Washing by hand ........................... 375 Wheels ........................................... 376 Windows ........................................ 377 Wiper blades .................................. 377 Wooden trim .................................. 380 Car Key see Key Car wash (care) ................................. 374 CD player/CD changer(on-board computer) .......................................... 280 Central locking Automatic locking (on-board com- puter) ............................................. 289 Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 79 Centre console Lower section .................................. 37 Upper section .................................. 36 Changing bulbs Brake lamps ................................... 134 Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 132 Important safety notes .................. 130 Main-beam headlamps ................... 132 Overview of bulb types .................. 131 Parking lamps (front) ..................... 133 Removing/replacing the cover (front wheel arch) .......................... 131 Standing lamps .............................. 133 Child-proof locks Important safety notes .................... 61 Rear doors ....................................... 62 In the vehicle ................................... 52 Restraint systems ............................ 52 Children Child seat Automatic recognition ..................... 54 ISOFIX .............................................. 55 On the front-passenger seat ............ 53 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 58 Recommendations ........................... 60 Suitable positions ............................ 58 Top Tether ....................................... 56 Cigarette lighter ................................ 356 Cleaning Mirror turn signal ........................... 377 Trailer tow hitch ............................. 378 Index Climate control Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 152 Controlling automatically ............... 145 Convenience opening/closing (air-recirculation mode) ................. 150 Cooling with air dehumidification . . 144 Demisting the windows .................. 148 Demisting the windscreen ............. 148 Important safety notes .................. 140 Indicator lamp ................................ 145 Information on using THERMOTRONIC automatic cli- mate control .................................. 144 Notes on using THERMATIC auto- matic climate control ..................... 142 Overview of systems ...................... 140 Problems with cooling with air dehumidification ............................ 145 Problem with the rear window heating .......................................... 150 Rear control panel ......................... 143 Setting the air distribution ............. 147 Setting the airflow ......................... 147 Setting the air vents ...................... 158 Setting the climate mode (AIR FLOW) ............................................ 146 Setting the temperature ................ 146 Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ............................................ 150 Switching on/off ........................... 144 Switching residual heat on/off ...... 151 Switching the rear window heat- ing on/off ...................................... 149 Switching the ZONE function on/ off .................................................. 148 THERMATIC automatic climate control (2-zone) ............................. 141 THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto- matic climate control ..................... 143 Coat hooks ......................................... 349 Cockpit Overview .......................................... 30 see Instrument cluster COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST ....... 65 COMAND display Cleaning ......................................... 379 8 Index COMAND Online ON&OFFROAD menu ..................... 261 see separate operating instructions Combination switch .......................... 124 Combined luggage cover and net .... 348 Constant headlamp mode see Daytime driving lights Consumption statistics (on-board computer) .......................................... 277 Convenience closing feature .............. 93 Convenience opening/closing (air- recirculation mode) ........................... 150 Convenience opening feature ............ 92 Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 371 Display message ............................ 309 Important safety notes .................. 446 Temperature (on-board computer) . 292 Temperature gauge ........................ 274 Warning lamp ................................. 336 Cooling see Climate control Cornering light function Display message ............................ 305 Function/notes ............................. 126 Crash-responsive emergency light- ing ....................................................... 130 Cruise control Activating ....................................... 198 Activation conditions ..................... 198 Cruise control lever ....................... 197 Deactivating ................................... 199 Display message ............................ 318 Driving system ............................... 197 Important safety notes .................. 197 LIM indicator lamp ......................... 197 Selecting ........................................ 197 Storing and maintaining current speed ............................................. 198 Cup holder Centre console .............................. 353 Important safety notes .................. 352 Rear compartment ......................... 353 Temperature controlled ................. 353 see Cup holder Dashboard Data see Instrument cluster see Technical data Daytime driving lights Display message ............................ 308 Function/notes ............................. 121 Switching on/off (on-board com- puter) ............................................. 286 Dealership see Qualified specialist workshop Declarations of conformity ................. 25 Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board com- puter) ............................................. 288 Interior lighting .............................. 288 Diagnostics connection ...................... 25 Diesel .................................................. 442 Differential lock (display message) . 314 Digital speedometer ......................... 278 Dipped-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 132 Display message ............................ 305 Setting for driving abroad (sym- metrical) ........................................ 120 Setting for driving on the right/ left ................................................. 287 Switching on/off ........................... 122 DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission Display message ASSYST PLUS ................................ 372 General information ....................... 295 Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 295 KEYLESS-GO .................................. 325 Display messages Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 295 Driving systems ............................. 312 Engine ............................................ 309 Key ................................................ 325 Lights ............................................. 305 Safety systems .............................. 296 Tyres .............................................. 320 Vehicle ........................................... 322 Distance display (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 283 Index see Trip meter see Door Distance recorder Distance warning function Activating/deactivating ................. 284 Function/notes ................................ 65 Warning lamp ................................. 338 Distance warning signal (warning lamp) .................................................. 338 DISTRONIC PLUS Activating ....................................... 204 Activation conditions ..................... 204 Cruise control lever ....................... 204 Deactivating ................................... 208 Display message ............................ 317 Displays in the multifunction dis- play ................................................ 209 Driving tips .................................... 210 Function/notes ............................. 202 Important safety notes .................. 202 Selecting ........................................ 204 Setting the specified minimum distance ......................................... 208 Warning lamp ................................. 338 Automatic locking (on-board com- puter) ............................................. 289 Automatic locking (switch) ............... 86 Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 79 Control panel ................................... 40 Display message ............................ 324 Emergency locking ........................... 87 Emergency unlocking ....................... 86 Important safety notes .................... 84 Opening (from the inside) ................ 85 Power closing .................................. 86 Doors Overview .......................................... 84 Downhill Speed Regulation see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) Drive program Automatic ...................................... 175 Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 172 Manual ........................................... 176 Off-road program (vehicle without the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 257 Off-road programs (vehicle with the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 257 Door Driver's door Drive system Driving abroad Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 246 Service24h .................................... 374 Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 120 Driving in mountainous terrain Approach/departure angle ............ 195 Driving off-road Driving programs see Off-road driving see On-road programs Driving safety system Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66 BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) ............................................... 64 COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 65 Distance warning function ............... 65 Electronic Brake-force Distribu- tion .................................................. 70 ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro- gram) ............................................... 67 Important safety guidelines ............. 63 Driving safety systems 4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 68 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 63 ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 70 Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 67 BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 64 Overview .......................................... 62 PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 70 Steering assistant STEER CON- TROL ................................................ 72 Driving system 360°camera .................................. 232 Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 249 Active Parking Assist ..................... 224 ADS ............................................... 216 AIRMATIC package ........................ 216 Level control (vehicle with AIR- MATIC package) ............................. 218 On-road programs .......................... 252 Driving systems Active Curve System ...................... 217 Active Driving Assistance pack- age ................................................. 246 10 Index Driving tips AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus- pension .......................................... 220 ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 237 Blind Spot Assist ............................ 242 Cruise control ................................ 197 Display message ............................ 312 Distronic Plus ................................ 202 HOLD function ............................... 215 Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 244 Level control (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package) ................ 211 PARKTRONIC ................................. 221 Reversing camera .......................... 228 Speed Limit Assist ......................... 237 SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 200 Aquaplaning ................................... 190 Automatic transmission ................. 174 Brakes ........................................... 188 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 210 Downhill gradient ........................... 188 Driving abroad ............................... 120 Driving in winter ............................. 191 Driving on flooded roads ................ 190 Driving on sand .............................. 194 Driving on wet roads ...................... 190 Driving over obstacles ................... 195 Fuel ................................................ 188 General .......................................... 188 Icy road surfaces ........................... 192 Limited braking efficiency on sal- ted roads ....................................... 189 New brake pads/linings ................ 189 Off-road driving .............................. 193 Off-road fording ............................. 190 Running-in tips ............................... 162 Snow chains .................................. 407 Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 120 Towing a trailer .............................. 262 Travelling uphill .............................. 195 Tyre ruts ........................................ 195 Wet road surface ........................... 189 DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) Display message ............................ 314 Function/notes ............................. 255 Engine DVD audio Operating (on-board computer) ..... 280 DVD video Operating (on-board computer) ..... 281 EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 291 Function/notes ............................. 112 EASY-EXIT feature Crash-responsive ........................... 113 Function/notes ............................. 112 Switching on/off ........................... 291 EASY-PACK load-securing kit ........... 349 EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) Display message ............................ 298 Function/notes ................................ 70 ECO start/stop function Automatic engine start .................. 168 Automatic engine switch-off .......... 167 Deactivating/activating ................. 168 General information ....................... 167 Important safety notes .................. 167 Electrical fuses see Fuses Electronic Stability Program see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) Emergency key Unlocking the driver's door .............. 86 Emergency key element Function/notes ................................ 80 Locking vehicle ................................ 87 Emergency release Driver's door .................................... 86 Emergency spare wheel Important safety notes .................. 431 Points to remember ....................... 431 Removing ....................................... 432 Storage location ............................ 432 Technical data ............................... 433 Emergency unlocking Tailgate ............................................ 91 Vehicle ............................................. 86 Display message ............................ 309 ECO start/stop function ................ 167 Engine number ............................... 439 Jump-starting ................................. 394 Running irregularly ......................... 170 Starting problems .......................... 170 Starting the engine with the key .... 165 Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 165 Stopping ........................................ 186 Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 399 Warning lamp (engine diagnos- tics) ............................................... 336 Engine electronics Notes ............................................. 437 Problem (fault) ............................... 170 Engine oil Additives ........................................ 446 Checking the oil level ..................... 370 Checking the oil level using the dipstick .......................................... 370 Display message ............................ 310 Filling capacity ............................... 445 Notes about oil grades ................... 444 Notes on oil level/consumption .... 370 Temperature (on-board computer) . 292 Topping up ..................................... 370 Viscosity ........................................ 446 Environmental protection Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 23 ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro- gram) 4ETS ................................................ 68 AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 292 Deactivating/activating ................... 69 Display message ............................ 296 Function/notes ................................ 67 Important safety guidelines ............. 68 Trailer stabilisation .......................... 69 Warning lamp ................................. 332 Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc- tions) .................................................. 378 Exterior lighting see Lights Exterior mirrors Adjusting ....................................... 113 Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 114 Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 114 Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 114 Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 291 Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 114 Parking position ............................. 115 Index 11 Resetting ....................................... 114 Storing settings (memory func- tion) ............................................... 116 Fault message Filler cap see Display messages see Fuel filler flap Fire extinguisher ............................... 385 First-aid kit ......................................... 384 Fitting a wheel Removing a wheel .......................... 416 Fitting wheels Fitting a wheel ............................... 417 Lowering the vehicle ...................... 418 Raising the vehicle ......................... 415 Securing the vehicle against roll- ing away ........................................ 414 Flat tyre MOExtended tyres ......................... 386 Preparing the vehicle ..................... 386 TIREFIT kit ...................................... 387 Floormat ............................................. 364 Foglamps (extended range) .............. 127 Folding the rear bench seat for- wards/back ....................................... 345 Fording Off-road ......................................... 190 On flooded roads ........................... 190 Frequencies Garage door opener ....................... 361 Mobile phone ................................. 437 Two-way radio ................................ 437 Fuel Additives ........................................ 442 Consumption information .............. 443 Consumption statistics .................. 277 Displaying the current consump- tion ................................................ 278 Displaying the range ...................... 278 Driving tips .................................... 188 Fuel gauge ............................... 32, 273 Grade (petrol) ................................ 440 Important safety notes .................. 440 Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 441 Problem (malfunction) ................... 181 12 Index see Fuel Heating Quality (diesel) ............................... 442 Refuelling ....................................... 178 Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 440 Fuel filler flap Opening/closing ............................ 179 Fuel filter (white display message) . 311 Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board computer) ...................................... 278 Gauge ...................................... 32, 273 Fuel reserve Fuel tank Fuses Capacity ........................................ 440 Problem (malfunction) ................... 181 Allocation chart ............................. 400 Before changing ............................. 400 Dashboard fuse box ....................... 400 Fuse box in the engine compart- ment .............................................. 400 Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 401 Important safety notes .................. 399 Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 361 Frequencies ................................... 361 Important safety notes .................. 359 Opening/closing the garage door .. 360 Programming (button in the rear- view mirror) ................................... 359 Gear indicator (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 292 Gearshift program SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 292 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 436 Glove compartment .......................... 343 Handbrake see Parking brake Hazard warning lamps ...................... 125 Headlamp Cleaning system (function) ............ 125 Cleaning system (notes) ................ 447 Headlamps Head restraints Misting up ...................................... 128 Topping up the cleaning system .... 372 see Automatic headlamp mode Adjusting ....................................... 104 Adjusting (electrically) ................... 105 Adjusting (manually) ...................... 105 Adjusting (rear) .............................. 106 Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 106 Luxury ............................................ 105 see Climate control High-pressure cleaners .................... 375 Hill start assist .................................. 166 HOLD function Deactivating ................................... 216 Display message ............................ 315 Function/notes ............................. 215 Ignition lock see Key positions Immobiliser .......................................... 72 Indicator and warning lamps Coolant .......................................... 336 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 338 Engine diagnostics ......................... 336 Indicator lamps Display message ............................ 306 see Warning and indicator lamps Insect protection on the radiator .... 369 Instrument cluster Overview .................................. 32, 273 Warning and indicator lamps ....................................... 34, 327 Instrument cluster lighting .............. 274 Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting Intelligent Light System Activating/deactivating ................. 287 Display message ............................ 308 Overview ........................................ 126 Setting the dipped-beam head- lamps for driving on the right/left . 287 Interior lighting ................................. 129 Automatic control system .............. 129 Delayed switch-off (on-board computer) ...................................... 288 Emergency lighting ........................ 130 Manual control ............................... 130 Overview ........................................ 129 Reading lamp ................................. 129 Setting the ambient lighting brightness (on-board computer) .... 287 Setting the ambient lighting col- our (on-board computer) ................ 288 Interior motion sensor ........................ 74 ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 55 Jack Storage location ............................ 385 Using ............................................. 415 Jump starting (engine) ...................... 394 Jump-starting (engine) see Jump starting (engine) Key Changing the battery ....................... 82 Checking the battery ....................... 81 Convenience closing feature ............ 93 Convenience opening feature .......... 92 Display message ............................ 325 Door central locking/unlocking ....... 79 Emergency key element ................... 80 Important safety notes .................... 78 Loss ................................................. 83 Modifying the programming ............. 80 Overview .......................................... 78 Positions (ignition lock) ................. 163 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83 Starting the engine ........................ 165 Convenience closing ........................ 93 Display message ............................ 325 Locking ............................................ 79 Start/Stop button .......................... 163 Starting the engine ........................ 165 Unlocking ......................................... 79 KEYLESS-GO Index 13 Key positions Kickdown Key ................................................ 163 KEYLESS GO .................................. 163 Driving tips .................................... 174 Manual drive program .................... 177 Kneebag ............................................... 46 Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Lane detection (automatic) see Lane Keeping Assist Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating ................. 285 Display message ............................ 315 Function/information .................... 244 see Active Lane Keeping Assist Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 293 Lashing eyelets ................................. 346 Level control (display message) ...... 312 Level control (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package) Basic settings ................................ 212 Function/notes ............................. 211 Important safety notes .................. 211 Level control (vehicle with AIR- MATIC package) Basic settings ................................ 219 Function/notes ............................. 218 Important safety notes .................. 218 Licence plate lamp (display mes- sage) ................................................... 307 Lighting see Lights Lights Activating/deactivating the Intel- ligent Light System ........................ 287 Activating/deactivating the inte- rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 288 Active light function ....................... 126 Automatic headlamp mode ............ 121 Cornering light function ................. 126 Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 122 Driving abroad ............................... 120 Foglamps (extended range) ........... 127 Hazard warning lamps ................... 125 14 Index Headlamp flasher ........................... 125 Headlamp range ............................ 124 Light switch ................................... 121 Main-beam headlamps ................... 124 Motorway mode ............................. 126 Off-road lights ................................ 127 Parking lamps ................................ 123 Rear foglamp ................................. 122 Setting the ambient lighting brightness (on-board computer) .... 287 Setting the ambient lighting col- our (on-board computer) ................ 288 Side lamps ..................................... 123 Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off ................................. 287 Switching the daytime driving lights on/off (on-board computer) . 286 Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch-off on/off (on- board computer) ............................ 288 Switching the surround lighting on/off (on-board computer) .......... 288 Turn signals ................................... 124 see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting Light sensor (display message) ....... 308 LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 197 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 204 Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 200 Limiting the speed see SPEEDTRONIC Loading guidelines ............................ 342 Locking see Central locking Locking (doors) Automatic ........................................ 86 Emergency locking ........................... 87 From inside (central locking but- ton) .................................................. 85 Locking centrally see Central locking Locking verification signal (on- board computer) ............................... 289 LOW RANGE Display message ............................ 314 Off-road gear ................................. 259 LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 259 Luggage compartment cover Notes/function .............................. 347 Luggage compartment enlarge- ment Important safety notes .................. 345 Luggage compartment floor opening/closing ............................ 351 stowage well, under ....................... 351 Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load- securing kit) ....................................... 350 Lumbar support Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 107 Luxury head restraint ....................... 105 M+S tyres ........................................... 406 Main-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 132 Display message ............................ 307 Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off ................................. 128 Switching on/off ........................... 124 Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS Matt finish (cleaning instructions) . . 376 Memory card (audio) ......................... 280 Memory function ............................... 116 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop Message memory (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 295 Messages see Display messages see Vanity mirror (in sun visor) Mirror Mirrors see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror Mobile phone Frequencies ................................... 437 Installation ..................................... 437 Menu (on-board computer) ............ 281 Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 357 Transmission output (maximum) .... 437 Modifying the programming (key) ..... 80 MOExtended tyres ............................. 386 Motorway mode ................................ 126 Index 15 MP3 Operating ....................................... 280 see Separate operating instructions Multifunction display Function/notes ............................. 276 Permanent display ......................... 286 Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 275 Overview .......................................... 35 Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 278 see separate operating instructions Night View Assist Plus Activating/deactivating ................. 240 Cleaning ......................................... 379 Problem (fault) ............................... 242 Notes on running in a new vehicle . . 162 Occupant safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 52 Important safety notes .................... 42 Odometer see Total distance recorder see Trip meter Off-road driving Checklist after driving off-road ...... 194 Checklist before driving off-road .... 193 General information ....................... 193 Important safety notes .................. 192 Travelling uphill .............................. 195 Off-road lights .................................... 127 Off-road program (vehicle without the ON&OFFROAD package) Function/notes ............................. 257 Off-road program (vehicle with the ON&OFFROAD package) Off-road program 1 ........................ 258 Off-road program 2 ........................ 258 Off-road programmes (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package) Displays in the COMAND display ... 261 Off-road programs (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package) Function/notes ............................. 257 Off-road system 4MATIC .......................................... 255 DSR ............................................... 255 LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 259 Off-road 4ETS .................................. 68 Off-road ABS .................................... 63 Off-road ESP® .................................. 69 Off-road program (vehicle without the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 257 Off-road programs (vehicle with the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 257 see Engine oil On and Offroad menu (on-board computer) .......................................... 292 On-board computer Oil AMG menu ..................................... 292 Assistance menu ........................... 283 Audio menu ................................... 280 Convenience submenu .................. 291 Displaying a service message ........ 373 Display messages .......................... 295 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 209 Factory setting submenu ............... 292 Heating submenu ........................... 290 Important safety notes .................. 272 Instrument cluster submenu .......... 286 Light submenu ............................... 286 Menu overview .............................. 277 Message memory .......................... 295 Navigation menu ............................ 278 On and Offroad menu .................... 292 Operating the TV ............................ 281 Operating video DVD ..................... 281 Operation ....................................... 275 RACETIMER ................................... 293 Service menu ................................. 285 Settings menu ............................... 285 Standard display ............................ 277 Telephone menu ............................ 281 Trip menu ...................................... 277 Vehicle submenu ........................... 289 On-road programs AUTO program ............................... 252 Function/notes ............................. 252 16 Index Snow program ............................... 254 SPORT program ............................. 253 Trailer program .............................. 254 Opening and closing the side trim panels ................................................. 133 Operating system see On-board computer Outside temperature display ........... 274 Overhead control panel ...................... 39 Override feature Rear side windows ........................... 62 Paint code .......................................... 438 Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 376 Panorama sliding sunroof Important safety information ........... 95 Opening/closing .............................. 97 Opening/closing the roller sun- blind ................................................. 98 Problem (malfunction) ................... 100 Rain closing feature ......................... 97 Resetting ......................................... 98 Parking ............................................... 185 Important safety notes .................. 185 Parking brake ................................ 186 Position of exterior mirror, front- passenger side ............................... 115 Reversing camera .......................... 228 see PARKTRONIC Parking aid Active Parking Assist ..................... 224 see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC Parking brake Display message ............................ 299 Electric parking brake .................... 186 Warning lamp ................................. 335 see Parking brake Parking lamps Changing bulbs .............................. 133 Display message ............................ 307 Switching on/off ........................... 123 Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 133 PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating ................. 223 Driving system ............................... 221 Function/notes ............................. 221 Important safety notes .................. 221 Problem (fault) ............................... 224 Sensor range ................................. 222 Trailer towing ................................. 223 Warning display ............................. 222 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp ...................................................... 54 Petrol .................................................. 440 Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 379 Power closing feature ......................... 86 Power windows see Side windows PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant safety system) Display message ............................ 302 Operation ......................................... 47 PRE-SAFE® Brake Activating/deactivating ................. 284 Display message ............................ 303 Function/notes ................................ 70 Warning lamp ................................. 338 Product information ............................ 23 Program selector button .................. 174 Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 23 Pulling away Trailer ............................................ 166 Pulling away (automatic transmis- sion) .................................................... 165 Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25 RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 293 Radar sensors Overview ........................................ 451 Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating ................. 289 Display message ............................ 315 Radiator cover ................................... 369 Radio Selecting a station ......................... 280 see separate operating instructions Radio-controlled devices (fitting) .... 365 Rain closing feature Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 97 Sliding sunroof ................................. 96 Reading lamp ..................................... 129 Rear compartment Setting the air vents ...................... 159 Rear-compartment seat belt sta- tus indicator ........................................ 51 Rear foglamp Display message ............................ 307 Switching on/off ........................... 122 Rear seat Rear-view mirror Adjusting ....................................... 106 Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 114 Dipping (manual) ........................... 113 Rear window heating Problem (fault) ............................... 150 Switching on/off ........................... 149 Rear window wiper Replacing the wiper blade .............. 136 Switching on/off ........................... 135 Refuelling Fuel gauge ............................... 32, 273 Important safety notes .................. 178 Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 441 Refuelling process ......................... 179 see Fuel Remote control Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 153 Changing the batteries (auxiliary heating) ......................................... 155 Programming (garage door opener) .......................................... 359 Replacing the battery (auxiliary heating remote control) .................... 155 Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel Reserve fuel Display message ............................ 310 Warning lamp ................................. 336 Residual heat (climate control) ........ 151 Restraint systems see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Rev counter ........................................ 274 Index 17 Reversing camera Cleaning instructions ..................... 378 Function/notes ............................. 228 Switching on/off ........................... 229 Reversing lamp (display message) .. 307 Roller sunblind Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 98 Roof carrier ........................................ 352 Roof lining and carpets (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 381 Roof load (maximum) ........................ 448 Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation) Route guidance (navigation) ............ 278 Safety Safety net Children in the vehicle ..................... 52 Child restraint systems .................... 52 Attaching ....................................... 349 Important safety information ......... 349 see Driving safety system Safety systems Seat belt Adjusting the driver's and front- passenger seat belt ......................... 50 Adjusting the height ......................... 50 Belt force limiter .............................. 51 Belt tensioner .................................. 51 Cleaning ......................................... 380 Display message ............................ 303 Fastening ......................................... 49 Important safety guidelines ............. 48 Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 51 Releasing ......................................... 50 Switching belt adjustment on/off (on-board computer) ...................... 291 Warning lamp ................................. 328 Warning lamp (function) ................... 50 Adjusting (electrically) ................... 104 Adjusting the head restraint .......... 104 Cleaning the cover ......................... 380 Correct driver's seat position ........ 102 Folding the rear bench seat for- wards/back ................................... 345 Seats 18 Index Important safety notes .................. 103 Overview ........................................ 103 Seat heating problem .................... 109 Seat ventilation problem ................ 110 Storing settings (memory func- tion) ............................................... 116 Switching seat heating on/off ....... 107 Switching the seat ventilation on/ off .................................................. 109 Securing hooks .................................. 347 Selector lever Cleaning ......................................... 380 Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 377 Service see ASSYST PLUS Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop Service menu (on-board computer) . 285 Service products AdBlue® special additives .............. 444 Brake fluid ..................................... 446 Coolant (engine) ............................ 446 Engine oil ....................................... 444 Fuel ................................................ 440 Important safety notes .................. 439 Washer fluid ................................... 447 Settings Factory (on-board computer) ......... 292 On-board computer ....................... 285 Setting the air distribution ............... 147 Setting the airflow ............................ 147 SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 292 Sidebag ................................................ 46 Side lamps Switching on/off ........................... 123 Side marker lamp Display mes- sage .................................................... 307 Side windows Convenience closing ........................ 93 Convenience opening ...................... 92 Important safety notes .................... 91 Opening/closing .............................. 92 Overview .......................................... 91 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 95 resetting .......................................... 94 Sliding sunroof Important safety information ........... 95 Opening/closing .............................. 96 Problem (malfunction) ................... 100 Rain closing feature ......................... 96 Resetting ......................................... 97 see Panorama sliding sunroof Snow chains Socket Information .................................... 407 Snow drive program ....................... 254 Centre console .............................. 356 Luggage compartment ................... 357 Rear compartment ......................... 357 Sockets Spare wheel General notes ................................ 356 see Emergency spare wheel Specialist workshop ............................ 25 Spectacles compartment ................. 344 Speed, controlling see Cruise control Speed Limit Assist Activating/deactivating the warn- ing function .................................... 283 Displaying ...................................... 283 Display message ............................ 315 Display message in the multifunc- tion display .................................... 238 Function/notes ............................. 238 Important safety notes .................. 237 Speedometer Digital ............................................ 278 In the Instrument cluster ......... 32, 273 Segments ...................................... 274 Selecting the unit of measure- ment .............................................. 286 see Instrument cluster SPEEDTRONIC Activating variable ......................... 201 Deactivating variable ..................... 202 Display message ............................ 318 Function/notes ............................. 200 Important safety notes .................. 200 LIM indicator lamp ......................... 200 Permanent ..................................... 202 Selecting ........................................ 200 Storing the current speed .............. 200 Variable ......................................... 200 SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) Display message ............................ 304 Introduction ..................................... 43 Warning lamp ................................. 335 Warning lamp (function) ................... 43 Start/stop function see ECO start/stop function Starting (engine) ................................ 165 STEER CONTROL .................................. 72 Steering (display message) .............. 324 Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ................... 111 Adjusting (manually) ...................... 110 Button overview ............................... 35 Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 275 Cleaning ......................................... 380 Gearshift paddles ........................... 175 Important safety notes .................. 110 Steering wheel heating .................. 111 Storing settings (memory func- tion) ............................................... 116 Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 175 Steering wheel heating Problem (malfunction) ................... 112 Switching on/off ........................... 111 Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 293 Stowage areas ................................... 342 Stowage compartment Spectacles compartment ............... 344 Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 343 Centre console .............................. 344 Centre console (rear) ..................... 344 Cup holder ..................................... 352 Glove compartment ....................... 343 Important safety information ......... 342 Stowage net ....................................... 344 Stowage space Stowage net ................................... 344 Summer tyres .................................... 406 Sun blind Rear side windows ......................... 354 Sun visor ............................................ 354 Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Index 19 Surround lighting (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 288 Suspension tuning AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus- pension .......................................... 220 SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 292 Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 72 Tailgate Display message ............................ 323 Emergency unlocking ....................... 91 Important safety notes .................... 87 Limiting the opening angle ............... 90 Opening/closing (automatically from inside) ...................................... 90 Opening/closing (automatically from outside) ................................... 88 Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 88 Opening dimensions ...................... 448 Power closing .................................. 86 Display message ............................ 306 see Fuel tank Tail lamps Tank Technical data Capacities ...................................... 439 Emergency spare wheel ................. 433 Information .................................... 436 Trailer loads ................................... 451 Tyres/wheels ................................. 418 Vehicle data ................................... 448 Telephone Accepting a call ............................. 282 Display message ............................ 325 Menu (on-board computer) ............ 281 Number from the phone book ........ 282 Redialling ....................................... 282 Rejecting/ending a call ................. 282 Telephone compartment ................ 343 Telescopic rod (Easy-Pack fix kit) .... 351 Temperature Coolant .......................................... 274 Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 292 Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 292 Outside temperature ...................... 274 Setting (climate control) ................ 146 20 Index TEMPOMAT Function/notes ............................. 197 Theft-deterrent system ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 72 Immobiliser ...................................... 72 Through-loading ................................ 344 Time see Separate Owner's manual Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 293 TIREFIT kit .......................................... 387 Top Tether ............................................ 56 Total distance recorder .................... 277 Tow-away protection .......................... 73 Towing Important safety notes .................. 396 Towing a trailer Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 249 Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 252 Active Parking Assist ..................... 228 Axle load, permissible .................... 451 Bulb failure indicator for LED lamps ............................................. 268 ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro- gram) ............................................... 69 Pulling away with a trailer .............. 166 Trailer drive program ..................... 254 Towing away Mounting dimensions .................... 450 Parktronic ...................................... 223 Power supply ................................. 267 Problem (fault) ............................... 269 Shift range ..................................... 174 Trailer loads ................................... 451 Transmission see Automatic transmission Transmission position display ......... 172 Transmission position display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 172 Transporting the vehicle .................. 399 Travelling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 196 Driving downhill ............................. 197 Maximum gradient-climbing capa- bility ............................................... 196 Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 380 Trip computer (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 277 Trip meter Calling up ....................................... 277 Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 278 see Trip meter Turn signals Switching on/off ........................... 124 see Turn signals Operating (on-board computer) ..... 281 see Separate operating instructions Two-way radio Frequencies ................................... 437 Installation ..................................... 437 Transmission output (maximum) .... 437 see Vehicle identification plate Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 410 Display message ............................ 320 Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 389 Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 389 Recommended ............................... 407 Tyre pressure loss warning Important safety notes .................. 409 Restarting ...................................... 409 Fitting the towing eye .................... 398 Removing the towing eye ............... 398 With both axles on the ground ....... 398 TV Emergency engine starting ............ 399 Important safety notes .................. 396 Tow-starting Trailer Trailer coupling Trailer towing Display message ............................ 324 Type identification plate see Towing a trailer Tyre pressure 7-pin connector ............................. 268 Blind Spot Assist ............................ 244 Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 378 Coupling up a trailer ...................... 265 Decoupling a trailer ....................... 266 Driving tips .................................... 262 Folding in the ball coupling ............ 266 Folding out the ball coupling .......... 264 Important safety notes .................. 262 Tyre pressure monitor Tyres Checking the tyre pressure elec- tronically ........................................ 411 Function/notes ............................. 410 Restarting ...................................... 412 Warning lamp ................................. 339 Warning message .......................... 411 Changing a wheel .......................... 412 Checking ........................................ 405 Direction of rotation ...................... 413 Display message ............................ 320 Important safety notes .................. 404 M+S tyres ...................................... 406 MOExtended tyres ......................... 406 Replacing ....................................... 413 Service life ..................................... 405 Storing ........................................... 413 Tyre size (data) .............................. 418 Tyre tread ...................................... 405 see Flat tyre Unladen weight ................................. 448 Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 86 From inside the vehicle (central unlocking button) ............................. 85 Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 354 Variable SPEEDTRONIC see SPEEDTRONIC Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 26 Data acquisition ............................... 26 Display message ............................ 322 Electronics ..................................... 437 Equipment ....................................... 24 Implied warranty .............................. 26 Individual settings .......................... 285 Leaving parked up ......................... 188 Locking (in an emergency) ............... 87 Locking (key) ................................... 79 Lowering ........................................ 418 Pulling away ................................... 165 Raising ........................................... 415 Index 21 Registration ..................................... 25 Securing from rolling away ............ 414 Towing away .................................. 396 Transporting .................................. 399 Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 86 Unlocking (key) ................................ 79 Vehicle data ................................... 448 Vehicle battery see Battery (vehicle) Vehicle data ....................................... 448 Vehicle dimensions ........................... 448 Vehicle emergency locking ................ 87 Vehicle identification number see VIN Vehicle identification plate .............. 438 Vehicle level AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus- pension .......................................... 220 Vehicle level (display message) ....... 312 Vehicle tool kit .................................. 385 Vehicle weights ................................. 448 Video Operating the DVD ......................... 281 VIN ...................................................... 438 Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 330 Brakes ........................................... 329 Distance warning signal ................. 338 ESP® .............................................. 332 ESP® OFF ....................................... 333 Fuel tank ........................................ 336 LIM (cruise control) ........................ 197 LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 204 LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 200 Overview .................................. 34, 327 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 54 Reserve fuel ................................... 336 Seat belt ........................................ 328 SRS ................................................ 335 Tyre pressure monitor ................... 339 Warning triangle ................................ 384 Washer fluid Display message ............................ 325 Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 418 Wheel chock ...................................... 414 Wiper blades Cleaning ......................................... 377 Important safety notes .................. 135 Replacing ....................................... 135 Replacing (on the rear window) ..... 136 Replacing (windscreen) .................. 135 Wooden trim (cleaning instruc- tions) .................................................. 380 Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop 22 Index Wheels Changing/replacing ....................... 413 Changing a wheel .......................... 412 Checking ........................................ 405 Cleaning ......................................... 376 Cleaning (warning) ......................... 413 Emergency spare wheel ................. 431 Fitting a new wheel ........................ 417 Fitting a wheel ............................... 414 Important safety notes .................. 404 Overview ........................................ 404 Removing a wheel .......................... 416 Storing ........................................... 413 Tightening torque ........................... 418 Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 418 Windowbag Windows Windscreen Display message ............................ 305 Operation ......................................... 47 Cleaning ......................................... 377 see Side windows Demisting ...................................... 148 Infrared reflective .......................... 365 see Windscreen Windscreen washer fluid see Windscreen washer system Windscreen washer system Notes ............................................. 447 Topping up ..................................... 372 Windscreen wipers Problem (malfunction) ................... 137 Rear window wiper ........................ 135 Replacing the wiper blades ............ 135 Switching on/off ........................... 134 Winter driving Winter operation General notes ................................ 406 Overview ........................................ 406 Radiator cover ............................... 369 Slippery road surfaces ................... 192 Snow chains .................................. 407 Snow drive program ....................... 254 Winter tyres Limiting the speed (on-board com- puter) ............................................. 289 M+S tyres ...................................... 406 Protection of the environment General notes H Environmental note Daimler's declared policy is one of compre- hensive environmental protection. The objectives are for the natural resources which form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner which takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account. You too can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmen- tally-responsible manner. Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on the following factors: Roperating conditions of your vehicle Ryour personal driving style You can influence both factors. You should bear the following in mind: Operating conditions:

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