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Turn signals 377
Windshield washer fluid 379Multifunction steering wheel 26, 126,
446
Button operation 126Navigation system* 134
See separate COMAND* operating
instructions Net, parcel 258
Neutral gear position, Automatictransmission 155
Index
One-touch gearshifting, Steering wheel
Parking position
New vehicle break-in 282
Night security illumination 117Setting 146
Normal occupant weight 333
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 426Occupant distribution 333
Occupant safety 60Air bags 61
Children and air bags 62
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belt 42
Front passenger front air bag offindicator lamp 75, 357
gearshift control (Automatic transmission) 163
Operating safety 197
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 344
Outside temperature indicator 124
Outside temperature see Displays Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range 446Paintwork, Cleaning 342
Panic alarm* 81
Parcel netIn front passenger footwell 258
Infant and child restraint systems 73
LATCH-type child seat anchors 79
Seat belts 42, 64Odometer 125
Oil level see Engine oil level, Checking oilParking 54, 285
Parking brake 46, 54Engaging 54
Message in display 366
Releasing 46level
Parking lamps
Oil see Engine oil One-touch gearshifting, Gear selector le-
Messages in display 376
Replacing bulbs 395ver (Automatic transmission) 162
Canceling gear range limit 162
Downshifting 162
Upshifting 162Exterior rear view mirrors 113, 149,
170
Parts service 424
Passenger compartment 290Interior lighting 120
Interior rear view mirror 40
Main fuse box in 421
Parcel net in front passengerfootwell 258
Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 283
Phone* see Telephone* Plastic and rubber parts, Cleaning andcare of 346
Poly-V-belt drive 446
Layout 427
Positions (memory function) see Seats Power assistance 283
Power outlet in rear passengercompartment 263
Power seat see Seats, Power 36
459
Index
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 242
Program mode selector switch 447
Rear seat head restraints see Head
Opening/closing in an
emergency 389
Stopping 244
Synchronizing 244Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Messages in display 379
Opening/closing 242
Opening/closing, SmartKey 241Power train 446
Power washer 342
Power windows 238Cleaning 345
Opening/closing 238
Rear door window,Blocking operation 80
Stopping 240
Synchronizing 240Practical hints 350
Premium unleaded gasoline 438
ProblemsWhile driving 52
With vehicle 17Product information 9
Production options weight 333
Program mode 125460
Automatic shift program, automatic
restraints
transmission 161
Manual shift program, automatic
transmission 165
PSI 333
Push starting 415
Push-start see Tow-startRadio
Operation 200, 205
Selecting stations (Controlsystem) 131
Radio transmitters 290
Range (distance to empty) 151
Reading lamp 120
Rear bench seat, foldable* 252
Rear door windowBlocking operation 80
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 107
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 183, 196
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 173
Rear window sunshade* 172
Recommended tire inflationpressure 333
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid*) 272
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 437
Refueling 293
Regular checks 294
Remote control, SmartKey 94
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 272
Replacing bulbsAdditional turn signal lamps 400
Backup lamp 401
Brake lamp 401
Fog lamps 401
Headlamps 395, 397, 399
High beam headlamps 395, 397
License plate lamps 401
Low beam headlamps 397
Parking lamps 398, 400, 401
Rear lamps 396
Side marker lamps 400, 401Standing lamps 398, 400, 401
Tail lamps 401
Turn signal lamps 398, 400, 401Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON Reset button, In the instrumentcluster 122, 136
Reset tool
Location 391
Residual heat utilization 195
Residual ventilation 195
Restraint systemsee Children in the vehicle see Infant and child restraint systems see SRS
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 45
Rims 333, 429
Roadside Assistance 12
RON 447
Roof rack* 248
Rubber parts, Cleaning 346
Run Flat Indicator* (Canada only) 318Safety
Driving safety systems 82
Occupant 60
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts Satellite radio* 209
Seat belt force limiter 70
Seat belts 67Children in the vehicle 72
Cleaning 347
Fastening 42
Height adjustment 44
Message in display 378
Proper use of 44, 68
Safety guidelines 64
Telltale 25, 378Seat heating 110
Seating capacity 310
Seats, 35, 106
Heating 110
Lumbar support* 109
Memory function 111
Power 36, 106
Rear bench seat* 252Securing cargo 255
Index
Selecting radio mode 205
Selector lever see gear selector lever Self-testBabySmartTM air bag deactivation
system 76
Tele Aid* 266Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 425
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance serviceindicator 338
Service life (tires) 306
Service see Maintenance Service systemsee FSS (Canada vehicles) or Mainte- nance System (U.S. vehicles) 338
Service System see FSS Service, Parts 424
461
Index
Settings
Control system menus and
submenus 128, 129
Date 142, 143
Factory, SmartKey 96
Individual, SmartKey 96
Individual, Vehicle 135
Lighting (control system) 144
Memory function 111
Menus and submenus 127
Resetting all (control system) 136
Selective, SmartKey 96
Time 140, 141Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 344
Messages in display 374
Replacing bulbs 400Side windows see Power windows Sidewall 333
Ski sack (Canada only) 249
Ski sack* (Canada only) 251, 252
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey Snow chains 337
Sound system* 202
Spare fuses 420
Spare wheel 433Shelf below rear window, cleaning 347
Shift lever position indicator 125, 156
Shift lock 447
Shift program (manual)Automatic transmission 165
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 125
Shifting 155
Automatic transmission 45
Into optimal gear rangeBolts 385
Mounting 404Speed settings
Cruise control 247
Speedometer 25, 138
Split rear bench seat* 252
SRS 68, 447Indicator lamp 25, 356
Message in display 363Standing lamps
(automatic transmission) 162
Replacing bulbs 395, 396
Side impact air bags (front and rear*) 66
Standing water, Driving through 289
462
Starter switch 23, 33
Positions 33
Starting difficulties, Engine 46
Steering column 38Easy entry/exit feature 39
Steering gear oil
Message in display 378
Steering wheel 38
Buttons 26
Cleaning 346
Electrical adjustment 38Stolen vehicle
Recovery services 272
Storage compartments
Armrest 257
Cup holder 258
Glove box 256
Parcel net in front passengerfootwell 258
Storing (memory function)
Positions into memory 112
Storing tires 307
Submenus see Control system submenus Substitute lamps Bulbs 394Summer opening feature 241
Premium unleaded gasoline 438
Rims and tires 429
Weights 435
Windshield washer 436
Windshield washer and headlampcleaning* system 436, 442
Tele Aid* 264, 265, 271
Emergency calls 266
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 270
Initiating an emergency callmanually 267
Message in display 379
Remote door unlock 272
Roadside Assistance 268
SOS button 267
Stolen Vehicle Recoveryservices 272
System self-check 266
Telematics* 448
Sun visors 171
Sunshade* 172
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS Symbols used in this operator’smanual 15
Tachometer 25, 124
Overspeed range 124
Tail lamps
Cleaning 344
Messages in display 376
Replacing bulbs 396, 400Tar stains 342
Technical dataAir conditioning refrigerant 437
Brake fluid 437
Coolant 436, 439
Electrical system 434
Engine 428
Engine oil additives 437
Engine oils 437
Fuel requirements 439
Fuels 436
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc 436
Gasoline additives 438
Lubricants 436Index
Telephone* 26, 263
Answering/ending a call 153
Hands-free microphone 29
Message in display 379
Operation 152, 223
Phone book 153
Redialing 154Temperature
Display mode 130
Interior temperature 178Temperature, Tires 316
Tether attachment points, seeChildren in the vehicle
Tie-down rings*, Trunk 255
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 410, 448
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Power tilt/slidingsunroof
Time 140
TIN 333
Tire and Loading InformationPlacard 309
Tire and loading Information
Terminology 331
463
Index
Tires 305, 429
Air pressure 331
Care and maintenance 306
Chains 337
Cleaning 307, 342
Direction of rotation 308
Driving instructions 286
Important notes, Tire inflationpressure 316
Inflation pressure 295, 315, 317
Information Placard 309
Inspection 306
Load rating 334
Ply composition and materialused 334
Problems under-/overinflation 320
Retreads 305
Rims and tires 429
Rotating 335
Run Flat Indicator* (Canadaonly) 318
Service life 306
Sizes 429
Speed rating 288, 324, 334
Temperature 316, 330
Terminology 331464
Tire Identification Number see TIN Traction 287
Tread 334
Tread depth 307, 336
Treadwear indicators 334
Vehicle maximum load on 334
Wear pattern 335
Winter 336Tools 380
Top tetherChildren in the vehicle 77
Tow-away alarm* 90
Towing eye bolt 419
Towing the vehicle 417
Tow-start 415, 417
Traction 161, 334
Transmission gear selector lever see Gearselector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmission Traveling abroad 290
Tread 334
Tread depth 307, 336
Treadwear indicators 334
Trip computer 150
Trip odometer 123Trunk
Closing the lid 101
Fuse box 422
Lamp 121
Message in display 379
Opening 98, 99, 100
Tie-down rings 255
Trunk emergency release 102
Unlocking in an emergency 102Turn signal lamps
Messages in display 377
Replacing bulbs 395, 396Turn signals 49
Additional in mirrors 395
Bulbs 395, 396
Cleaning lenses 344
Indicator lamps 25
Turning off engine 56Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 334
Units, Setting
Speedometer 138
Upholstery, Cleaning 347
Useful features 256V Vacuum line routing diagram label 426
Valet locking 103
VehicleBattery 411
Breaking-in the vehicle 282
Care 341
Dimensions 435
Individual settings 135, 137
Locking/unlocking 104
Locking/unlocking in an emergency 386, 387Lowering 410
Modifications and alterations,Operating safety 16
Towing 417
Washing 342, 343
Weights 435Vehicle capacity weight 334
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN Vehicle jack 381Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings* 255
Instructions 254, 308
Load limit 435
Roof rack* 248
Split rear bench seat* 252
Terminology 331Vehicle maximum load on the tire 334
Vehicle recovery services, Stolen(Tele Aid*) 264
Vehicle status message memory 134
Vehicle tool kit 380Removing 380
VIN 426, 448
Voice control system*,Hands-free microphone 29
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Driver or front passenger seat belt 69
Parking brake 47
Seat belt telltale 355Warranty coverage 10, 425
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washer reservoir level 295Washing the vehicle 341
Wear pattern (tires) 335
Weights, Vehicle 435
WheelBolts 385
Removing 406
Spare 383, 433
Tightening torque 410Wheels, Tires 305
Window curtain air bags 66
Windows see Power windows WindshieldCleaning 345
Defogging 180, 191
Replacing wiper blades 402
Washer fluid 304, 442
Washer system 442Windshield washer fluid 442
Message in display 379
Mixing ratio 442
Refilling 304
Wiping with 51Windshield washer system 442
Windshield wipers 50Cleaning 345
Replacing wiper blades 402Index
465
Index
Winter driving 336
Block heater (Canada only) 337
Snow chains 337
Tires 336Winter driving instructions 288
Winter tires 336
Wiper bladesCleaning 345
Replacing 402Wood trims, Cleaning 347
466
Service and Literature
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For expert advice and quality service, contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
Warning!
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Press time November 08, 2005
GSP/TIP
Printed in Germany
