2013 Mercedes-benz C Class Coupe Owners Manual

C-Class

Coupé Owner's Manual

Nur für internen Gebrauch / For internal use only

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Contents

Index ....................................................... 4

At a glance ........................................... 31

Introduction ......................................... 25

Safety ................................................... 47

Opening and closing ........................... 81

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 103

Lights and windscreen wipers ......... 117

Climate control ................................. 133

Driving and parking .......................... 147

On-board computer and displays .... 215

Stowing and features ....................... 293

Maintenance and care ...................... 311

Breakdown assistance ..................... 327

Wheels and tyres .............................. 345

Technical data ................................... 369

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Index

1, 2, 3 ... 12-button multifunction steering wheel

Operating the on-board computer . 220
Overview .......................................... 41

12 V socket

see Socket

4-button multifunction steering wheel

Operating the on-board computer . 217
Overview .......................................... 40

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 247
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 242
Function/notes ................................ 71
Important safety notes .................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 282

Activating/deactivating air-recir- culation mode .................................... 140
Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification ................. 136
Active Blind Spot Assist

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 266
Function/notes ............................. 203
Switching on/off (on-board com- puter, 12-button multifunction steering wheel) .............................. 229
Towing a trailer .............................. 206
Active Driving Assistance package . 203
Active Lane Keeping Assist

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 265
Function/notes ............................. 206
Switching on/off (on-board com- puter, 12-button multifunction steering wheel) .............................. 230
Towing a trailer ...................... 203, 209
Active light function ......................... 122
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 77
Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 73

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 258
Function/notes ............................. 123
Switching on/off ................... 123, 124

Adaptive Main-beam Assist

Switching on/off (on-board com- puter) ............................................. 232
Additional speedometer ................... 231
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 377
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 120
Airbags

Front airbag (driver, front passenger) ....................................... 52
Important safety guidelines ............. 50
Kneebag ........................................... 52
Pelvis airbag .................................... 53
Sidebag ............................................ 53
Triggering ......................................... 49
Windowbag ...................................... 54

Air-conditioning system

see Climate control

Air filter

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 263
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 260

Air pressure

Air vents

see Tyre pressure

Glove compartment ....................... 146
Important safety notes .................. 145
Rear ............................................... 146
Setting ........................................... 145
Setting the centre air vents ........... 146
Setting the side air vents ............... 146

Alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 236
Anti-glare film .................................... 310
Anti-lock braking system

see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Anti-Theft Alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Aquaplaning ....................................... 173
Ashtray ............................................... 300

Index

Driving tips .................................... 160
Emergency running mode .............. 165
Kickdown ....................................... 160
Manual drive program .................... 163
Overview ........................................ 158
Problem (fault) ............................... 165
Program selector button ................ 160
Pulling away ................................... 152
Releasing the parking lock man- ually ............................................... 165
Selector lever ................................ 159
Shift ranges ................................... 162
Starting the engine ........................ 151
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ... 161
Trailer towing ................................. 160
Transmission position display ........ 159
Transmission positions .................. 159

Automatic transmission emer- gency running mode ......................... 165
Automatic transmissions

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 275

Auxiliary heating

Activating/deactivating ................. 142
Activating/deactivating (on the centre console) .............................. 142
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 277
Important safety notes .................. 141
Problem (display message) ............ 145
Remote control .............................. 142
Setting (on-board computer, 12- button multifunction steering wheel) ............................................ 234
Setting the departure time ............. 144

Auxiliary ventilation

Activating/deactivating ................. 142
Activating/deactivating (on the centre console) .............................. 142
Problem (display message) ............ 145
Remote control .............................. 142

Axle load, permissible (trailer tow- ing) ...................................................... 382

Assistance graphic (on-board com- puter, 12-button multifunction steering wheel) .................................. 228
ASSYST PLUS

Displaying a service message ........ 312
Hiding a service message .............. 312
Notes ..................................... 312, 313
Resetting the service interval dis- play ................................................ 313
Service message ............................ 312
Special service requirements ......... 313

ATA (anti-theft alarm system)

Activating/deactivating ................... 79

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Function ........................................... 79
Interior motion sensor ..................... 80
Switching off the alarm .................... 79
Tow-away protection ........................ 79

ATTENTION ASSIST

Activating/deactivating ................. 229
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 264
Function/notes ............................. 198

Audio DVD (12-button multifunc- tion steering wheel) .......................... 225
Audio menu (on-board computer, 12-button multifunction steering wheel) ................................................. 225
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 225
Authorised workshop

see Qualified specialist workshop

AUTO lights

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 257
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 255
see Lights

Automatic engine start (ECO start/ stop function) .................................... 154
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO start/stop function) .......................... 153
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 119
Automatic transmission

Accelerator pedal position ............. 160
Automatic drive program ............... 161
Changing gear ............................... 159
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 273

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Belt

Bag hook ............................................ 297
Ball coupling

Folding in ....................................... 212
Folding out ..................................... 211
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 71
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) .................................................... 71
Battery (key)

Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 85
Replacing ......................................... 85

Battery (vehicle)

Charging ........................................ 337
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 262
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 259
Important safety notes .................. 334
Jump starting ................................. 338

see Seat belt Belt force limiters (activation) ........... 49
Belt tensioner

Activation ......................................... 49
Function ........................................... 58

Blind Spot Assist

Activating/deactivating ................. 229
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 266
Notes/function .............................. 200
Trailer towing ................................. 201
see Active Blind Spot Assist

Bonnet

Active bonnet (pedestrian protec- tion) ............................................... 314
Closing ........................................... 315
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 276
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 274
Important safety notes .................. 313
Opening ......................................... 315

Boot

Opening (automatically from inside) .............................................. 93
Opening (automatically from out- side) ................................................. 92

Boot lid

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 276
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 274
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Opening dimensions ...................... 380
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 380
Brake Assist

see BAS (Brake Assist System)

Brake fluid

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 249
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 244
Notes ............................................. 378

Brake lamp

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 256
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 253

Brake lamps

Brakes

Adaptive ........................................... 73
Changing bulbs .............................. 129

ABS .................................................. 71
BAS .................................................. 71
BAS PLUS ........................................ 71
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 378
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 247
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 242
Driving tips .................................... 172
High-performance brake system .... 173
Important safety notes .................. 172
Parking brake ................................ 170
Warning lamp ................................. 282

see Flat tyre see Towing away/tow-starting

see Replacing bulbs

Breakdown

Emergency release .......................... 94
Important safety notes .................... 91
Locking separately ........................... 93

Bulbs

C Calling up a fault

see Display messages

see Vehicle

Car

Care

Automatic car wash ....................... 319
Carpets .......................................... 325
Display ........................................... 324
Exterior lighting ............................. 322
Gear or selector lever .................... 324
High-pressure cleaner .................... 320
Interior ........................................... 324
Matt paintwork .............................. 321
Notes ............................................. 319
Paint .............................................. 321
Plastic trim .................................... 324
Reversing camera .......................... 323
Roof lining ...................................... 325
Seat belt ........................................ 325
Seat cover ..................................... 324
Sensors ......................................... 322
Steering wheel ............................... 324
Tail pipes ....................................... 323
Trim pieces .................................... 324
Washing by hand ........................... 320
Wheels ........................................... 320
Windows ........................................ 321
Wiper blades .................................. 322
Wooden trim .................................. 324
Car wash (care) ................................. 319
CD player/CD changer (12-button multifunction steering wheel) .......... 225
Central locking

Automatic locking (on-board com- puter) ............................................. 234
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 83

Centre console

Lower section .................................. 43
Upper section .................................. 42

Changing bulbs

Brake lamps ................................... 129
Cornering light function ................. 128
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 127
Main-beam headlamps ................... 127
Parking lamps (front) ..................... 127

Index

Reversing lamps ............................ 129
Standing lamps .............................. 127

child seat lock .................................. 62
In the vehicle ................................... 59
Restraint systems ............................ 59

Children

Child seat

Automatic recognition ..................... 62
ISOFIX .............................................. 63
On the front-passenger seat ............ 61
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 70
Recommendations ........................... 68
Suitable positions ............................ 66
Top Tether ....................................... 64
Child seat lock ..................................... 62
Cigarette lighter ................................ 301
Cleaning

Mirror turn signal ........................... 322
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 323

Climate control

Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 141
Controlling automatically ............... 137
Convenience opening/closing (air-recirculation mode) ................. 140
Cooling with air dehumidification . . 136
Demisting the windows .................. 139
Demisting the windscreen ............. 138
Important safety notes .................. 134
Indicator lamp ................................ 137
Notes on using THERMATIC auto- matic climate control ..................... 135
Overview of systems ...................... 134
Problems with cooling with air dehumidification ............................ 137
Problem with the rear window heating .......................................... 140
Setting the air distribution ............. 137
Setting the airflow ......................... 138
Setting the air vents ...................... 145
Setting the temperature ................ 137
Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ............................................ 140
Switching on/off ........................... 136
Switching the rear window heat- ing on/off ...................................... 139

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Index

Switching the ZONE function on/ off .................................................. 138
THERMATIC automatic climate control (2-zone) ............................. 135

Setting (4-button multifunction steering wheel) .............................. 219

Cover

Clock

Cockpit

Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster

COMAND Online

see separate operating instructions Combination switch .......................... 121
Constant headlamp mode

see Daytime driving lights

Consumption statistics

On-board computer (12-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 222
On-board computer (4-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 218
Convenience closing feature .............. 96
Convenience opening/closing (air- recirculation mode) ........................... 140
Convenience opening feature ............ 96
Coolant (engine)

Checking the level ......................... 318
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 261
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 258
Important safety notes .................. 378
Temperature display (12-button multifunction steering wheel; AMG) 236
Temperature gauge (12-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 219
Temperature gauge (4-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 216
Warning lamp ................................. 288

Cooling

see Climate control Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering lamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 128

Cornering light function

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 255
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 252
Function/notes ............................. 122

see Roller sunblind

Crash-responsive emergency light- ing ....................................................... 125
Cruise control

Cruise control lever ....................... 175
Deactivating ................................... 176
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 268
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 263
Driving system ............................... 174
Important safety notes .................. 174
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 175
Selecting ........................................ 175
Setting a speed .............................. 176
Storing and maintaining current speed ............................................. 175

Centre console .............................. 299
Important safety notes .................. 299
Rear compartment ......................... 300

Cup holder

Data

Date

see Technical data

Setting (4-button multifunction steering wheel) .............................. 219

Daytime driving lamps

Switching on/off (on-board com- puter, 12-button multifunction steering wheel) .............................. 231

Daytime driving lights

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 257
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 254

Index

Switching on/off (on-board com- puter, 4-button multifunction steering wheel) .............................. 218
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 119
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Delayed switch-off

Exterior lighting (12-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 232
Interior lighting (12-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 233
Diagnostics connection ...................... 27
Diesel .................................................. 375
Digital speedometer ......................... 223
Dipped beam

Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 252

Dipped-beam headlamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 127
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 255
Setting for driving abroad (sym- metrical) ........................................ 118
Setting for driving on the right/left 232
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 324
Display message (12-button multi- function steering wheel)

ASSYST PLUS ................................ 312
Calling up ....................................... 241
Driving systems ............................. 264
Engine ............................................ 261
General notes ................................ 240
Hiding ............................................ 240
Key ................................................ 279
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 279
Lights ............................................. 255
Safety systems .............................. 247
Tyres .............................................. 271
Vehicle ........................................... 275

Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel)

ASSYST PLUS ................................ 312
Calling up ....................................... 240
Driving systems ............................. 263
Engine ............................................ 258
General notes ................................ 240
Hiding ............................................ 240
Key ................................................ 278

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 278
Lights ............................................. 252
Safety systems .............................. 242
Tyres .............................................. 270
Vehicle ........................................... 273

Distance recorder

12-button multifunction steering wheel ............................................. 222

Distance warning signal (warning lamp) .................................................. 290
DISTRONIC PLUS

Activation conditions ..................... 181
Deactivating ................................... 185
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 267
Displays in the multifunction dis- play ................................................ 185
Driving tips .................................... 186
Function/notes ............................. 179
Important safety notes .................. 179
Selecting ........................................ 181
Setting the specified minimum distance ......................................... 184
Warning lamp ................................. 290

Automatic door locking feature (on-board computer, 12-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 234
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 90
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 83
Control panel ................................... 45
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 276
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 274
Emergency locking ........................... 91
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening (from the inside) ................ 89

Drive program

Automatic ...................................... 161
Display ........................................... 159
Manual ........................................... 163
Drive program selector ..................... 161
Driver's door

see Door

Drive system

Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 203

Door

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Driving abroad

Service24h .................................... 313
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 118
Driving on flooded roads .................. 173
Driving safety system

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) ............................................... 71
Electronic Brake-force Distribution .. 76
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro- gram) ......................................... 73, 74
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ........................................... 73
Important safety guidelines ............. 70

Driving safety systems

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 71
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 77
Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 73
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 71
Overview .......................................... 70
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 77

Driving system

Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 206
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 264
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 263

Driving systems

Active Driving Assistance package 203
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 198
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200
Cruise control ................................ 174
Distronic Plus ................................ 179
Dynamic handling package with sports mode .................................. 187
HOLD function ............................... 188
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 202
Lane package ................................ 200
Parking Guidance ........................... 194
PARKTRONIC ................................. 191
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 190
Reversing camera .......................... 197
Speed Limit Assist ......................... 198
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 177

Aquaplaning ................................... 173
Automatic transmission ................. 160
Brakes ........................................... 172

Driving tips

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 186
Downhill gradient ........................... 172
Driving abroad ............................... 118
Driving in winter ............................. 174
Driving on flooded roads ................ 173
Driving on wet roads ...................... 173
General .......................................... 171
Icy road surfaces ........................... 174
Limited braking efficiency on sal- ted roads ....................................... 172
New brake pads/linings ................ 173
Running-in tips ............................... 148
Snow chains .................................. 349
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 118
Towing a trailer .............................. 209
Wet road surface ........................... 172

Dynamic handling package with sports mode ....................................... 187

EASY-ENTRY feature ......................... 107

Activating/deactivating (12-but- ton multifunction steering wheel) . . 235
Function/notes ............................. 111

EASY-EXIT feature

Activating/deactivating (12-but- ton multifunction steering wheel) . . 235
Crash-responsive ........................... 112
Function/notes ............................. 111

EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution)

Display message (12 button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 248
Function/notes ................................ 76

EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distri- bution)

Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 243

ECO display

Function/notes ............................. 171
On-board computer (12-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 223

ECO start/stop function

Automatic engine start .................. 154
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 153
Deactivating/activating ................. 154
General information ....................... 153

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Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90

Environmental protection

Emergency key element

Function/notes ................................ 84
Locking vehicle ................................ 91

ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro- gram)

Important safety notes .................. 153
Introduction ................................... 153

Electrical fuses

see Fuses

Electromagnetic compatibility

Declaration of conformity ................ 27

Electronic brake force distribu- tion

see EBD (electronic brake force distribution)

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

Emergency key

Emergency release

Driver's door .................................... 90

Emergency spare wheel

General notes ................................ 365
Important safety notes .................. 365
Storage location ............................ 366
Technical data ............................... 367

Emergency unlocking

Boot ................................................. 94
Vehicle ............................................. 90

Engine

ECO start/stop function ................ 153
Engine number ............................... 372
Jump-starting ................................. 338
Running irregularly ......................... 156
Starting problems .......................... 156
Starting the engine with the key .... 151
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 151
Stopping ........................................ 169
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 342
Warning lamp (engine diagnostics) 288

Engine electronics

Engine jump starting

see Jump starting (engine)

Engine oil

Additives ........................................ 377
Checking the oil level ..................... 316

Checking the oil level using the dipstick .......................................... 316
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 262
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 260
Filling capacity ............................... 377
Notes about oil grades ................... 376
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 316
Temperature (12-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 236
Topping up ..................................... 317
Viscosity ........................................ 377

Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 25

AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 237
Deactivating/activating (AMG vehicles) .......................................... 75
Deactivating/activating (except AMG vehicles) ................................ 228
Deactivating/activating (notes; except AMG vehicles) ...................... 74
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 247
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 242
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 73
Function/notes ......................... 73, 74
Important safety guidelines ............. 73
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 284

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys- tem) ...................................................... 73
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc- tions) .................................................. 323
Exterior lighting

Settings options ............................. 118
see Lights

Adjusting ....................................... 112
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 114
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 113
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 113
Folding in (12-button multifunc- tion steering wheel) ....................... 236
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 114

Notes ............................................. 370
Problem (fault) ............................... 156

Exterior mirrors

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Parking position ............................. 114
Resetting ....................................... 113
Storing settings (memory function) 115

Fault message

Filler cap

see Display messages

see Fuel filler flap Fire extinguisher ............................... 329
First-aid kit ......................................... 328
Fitting a wheel

Removing a wheel .......................... 359

Fitting wheels

Fitting a wheel ............................... 359
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 360
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 357
Raising the vehicle ......................... 358
Securing the vehicle against roll- ing away ........................................ 357

Flat tyre

MOExtended run-flat system ......... 330
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 330
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 331
see Emergency spare wheel Floormat ............................................. 309
Foglamps

Extended range .............................. 123
Switching on/off ........................... 120

Frequencies

Garage door opener ....................... 306
Mobile phone ................................. 370
Two-way radio ................................ 370

Front foglamp

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 256

Front foglamps

Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 253

Fuel

Additives ........................................ 375
Consumption information .............. 376
Displaying the range (12-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 223
Displaying the range (4-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 218
E10 ................................................ 374

Grade (petrol) ................................ 374
Important safety notes .................. 373
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 374
Problem (malfunction) ................... 168
Quality (diesel) ............................... 375
Refuelling ....................................... 165
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 373
Tank content display (12-button multifunction steering wheel) .......... 37
Tank content display (4-button multifunction steering wheel) .......... 34

Fuel consumption

Current (12-button multifunction steering wheel) .............................. 223

Fuel filler flap

Fuel filter

Opening/closing ............................ 166

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 263
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 260

Fuel reserve

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 263
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 260
see Fuel

Fuel tank

Capacity ........................................ 373
Problem (malfunction) ................... 168

Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool kit) ...................................................... 329
Fuses

Allocation chart ............................. 343
Before changing ............................. 343
Fuse box in the boot ...................... 344
Fuse box in the engine compart- ment .............................................. 343
Important safety notes .................. 343

Garage door opener

Clearing the memory ..................... 306
Frequencies ................................... 306
Important safety notes .................. 304

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Opening/closing the garage door .. 305
Programming (button in the rear- view mirror) ................................... 304

Gear indicator (12-button multi- function steering wheel) .................. 236
Gear or selector lever (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 324
Gearshift program

SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 237
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 25
Glove compartment .......................... 295

Handbrake

see Parking brake Hazard warning lamps ...................... 121
Headlamp

Cleaning system (function) ............ 122
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 379

Headlamps

Misting up ...................................... 124
Topping up the cleaning system .... 318
see Automatic headlamp mode

Head restraints

Adjusting ....................................... 106
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 107
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 107
see NECK-PRO head restraints

Heating

see Climate control High-pressure cleaners .................... 320
Hill start assist .................................. 152
HOLD function

Deactivating ................................... 189
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 265
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 263
Function/notes ............................. 188

Ignition lock

see Key positions Immobiliser .......................................... 78

Indicator and warning lamps

Coolant .......................................... 288
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 290
Engine diagnostics ......................... 288
Overview (12-button multifunc- tion steering wheel) ......................... 39
Overview (4-button multifunction steering wheel) ................................ 36
SPORT handling mode ................... 285

see Warning and indicator lamps

Indicator lamps

Indicators

see Turn signals Insect protection on the radiator .... 315
Instrument cluster (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel)

Indicator and warning lamps ............ 39
Overview .......................................... 37
Settings ......................................... 230

Instrument cluster (4-button mul- tifunction steering wheel)

Indicator and warning lamps ............ 36
Overview .......................................... 34

Instrument cluster lighting

Multifunction steering wheel with 12 buttons ..................................... 219
Multifunction steering wheel with 4 buttons ....................................... 216

Intelligent Light System

Activating/deactivating (12-but- ton multifunction steering wheel) . . 232
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 257
Overview ........................................ 122
Setting the dipped-beam head- lamps for driving on the right/left . 232
Interior lighting ................................. 125
Automatic control system .............. 125
Delayed switch-off (12-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 233
Emergency lighting ........................ 125
Manual control ............................... 125
Overview ........................................ 125
Reading lamp ................................. 125
Interior motion sensor ........................ 80
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 63

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Jack

Storage location ............................ 329
Using ............................................. 358
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 338

Key

Changing the battery ....................... 85
Checking the battery ....................... 85
Convenience closing feature ............ 96
Convenience opening feature .......... 96
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 278
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 83
Emergency key element ................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 82
Loss ................................................. 87
Modifying the programming ............. 84
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 149
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 151

KEYLESS-GO

Convenience closing ........................ 96
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction display) .......................... 279
Display message (4-button multi- function display) ............................ 278
Locking ............................................ 83
Start/Stop button .......................... 149
Starting the engine ........................ 151
Unlocking ......................................... 83

Key positions

Key ................................................ 149
KEYLESS GO .................................. 149

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 279

Keys

Kickdown

Driving tips .................................... 160
Manual drive program .................... 164
Kneebag ............................................... 52

Lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Lane detection (automatic)

see Lane Keeping Assist

Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating ................. 230
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 265
Function/information .................... 202
Lane package ..................................... 200
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 237
Lashing eyelets ................................. 297
Lights

Activating/deactivating the exte- rior lighting delayed switch-off (12-button multifunction steering wheel) ............................................ 232
Activating/deactivating the inte- rior lighting delayed switch-off (12-button multifunction steering wheel) ............................................ 233
Active light function ....................... 122
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 119
Cornering light function ................. 122
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 119
Driving abroad ............................... 118
Foglamps ....................................... 120
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 123
Hazard warning lamps ................... 121
Headlamp flasher ........................... 121
Headlamp range ............................ 120
Light switch ................................... 118
Main-beam headlamps ................... 121
Motorway mode ............................. 123
Parking lamps ................................ 120
Rear foglamp ................................. 120
Side lamps ..................................... 120
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off ................................. 232
Switching the daytime driving lights on/off (12-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 231
Switching the daytime driving lights on/off (4-button multifunc- tion steering wheel) ....................... 218

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Switching the daytime driving lights on/off (switch) ..................... 119
Switching the surround lighting on/off (12-button multifunction steering wheel) .............................. 232
Turn signals ................................... 121
see Interior lighting see Replacing bulbs

Light sensor

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 257
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 255

LIM indicator lamp

Cruise control ................................ 175
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 180
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 177

Limiting the speed

see SPEEDTRONIC Loading guidelines ............................ 294
Locking

see Central locking

Locking (doors)

Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 91
From inside (central locking but- ton) .................................................. 89

Locking centrally

see Central locking

Locking verification signal (on- board computer) ............................... 234
Lumbar support

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup- port ................................................ 108

Luxury multifunction steering wheel

see On-board computer (12-but- ton multifunction steering wheel)

M+S tyres ........................................... 348
Main beam

Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 253

Main-beam headlamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 127
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 256
Switching on/off ........................... 121

Maintenance

see ASSYST PLUS

Manual transmission

Engaging reverse gear ................... 158
Gear lever ...................................... 157
Pulling away ................................... 152
Shifting to neutral .......................... 158
Shift recommendation ................... 158
Starting the engine ........................ 151
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) . . 321
Memory card (audio) ......................... 225
Memory function ............................... 115
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre

see Qualified specialist workshop

Message memory

12-button multifunction steering wheel ............................................. 241
4-button multifunction steering wheel ............................................. 240

Messages

Mirror

Mirrors

see Display messages

see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)

see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror

Mobile phone

Frequencies ................................... 370
Installation ..................................... 370
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 226
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 302
Transmission output (maximum) .... 370

Mobile telephone

Pre-installed bracket ...................... 303
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 84
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 330
Motorway mode ................................ 123
MP3

Operating ....................................... 225
see Separate operating instructions

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Multifunction display

4-button multifunction steering wheel ............................................. 217
Permanent display (12-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 231

Multi-function display

12-button multifunction steering wheel ............................................. 221

Multifunction steering wheel (12
buttons)

see On-board computer (12-but- ton multifunction steering wheel)

Multifunction steering wheel (4
buttons)

Convenience submenu .................. 235
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 185
Important safety notes .................. 216
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 230
Lights submenu ............................. 231
Menu overview .............................. 222
Navigation menu ............................ 224
Operating ....................................... 220
Operating the video DVD ............... 226
Range ............................................ 223
Service menu ................................. 230
Standard display submenu ............ 222
Telephone menu ............................ 226
Trip menu ...................................... 222

see On-board computer (4-button multifunction steering wheel)

On-board computer (12-button multifunction steering wheel)

Navigation

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 224
On-board computer (12-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 224
see separate operating instructions

NECK-PRO head restraints

Operation ......................................... 55
Resetting after being triggered ........ 55
Notes on running in a new vehicle . . 148

Occupant safety

Oil

Odometer

Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 48

4-button multifunction steering wheel ............................................. 218
see Total distance recorder see Trip meter

see Engine oil

On-board computer

RACETIMER ................................... 237

On-board computer (12-button multifunction steering wheel)

AMG menu ..................................... 236
Assist menu ................................... 227
Audio menu ................................... 225

Displaying service messages ......... 312
Display messages .......................... 240
Heating submenu ........................... 234
Message memory .......................... 241
Vehicle submenu ........................... 233

On-board computer (12-button multifunction steering wheel)Set- tings menu ......................................... 230
On-board computer (12-button multifunction steering wheel) sub- menu

Factory setting ............................... 236

On-board computer (4-button mul- tifunction steering wheel)

Important safety notes .................. 216
Menu overview .............................. 218
Switching daytime driving lights on/off ............................................ 218

On-board computer (4-button mul- tifunction steering wheel)

Displaying service messages ......... 312
Display messages .......................... 240
Individual vehicle settings .............. 217
Message memory .......................... 240
Operating ....................................... 217
Range ............................................ 218
Standard display ............................ 218
Time/date ..................................... 219
Trip computer ................................ 218

Opening and closing the side trim panels ................................................. 128

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Operating instructions

Vehicle equipment ........................... 26

Operating safety

Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety note ...................... 26

Operating system

see On-board computer

Outside temperature

Display (12-button multifunction steering wheel) .............................. 220
Display (4-button multifunction steering wheel) .............................. 217
Overhead control panel ...................... 44

Paint code .......................................... 372
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 321
Panic alarm .......................................... 48
Panorama sliding sunroof

Important safety information ........... 98
Opening/closing .............................. 99
Opening/closing the roller sun- blind ............................................... 100
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Rain closing feature ......................... 99
Resetting ....................................... 100

Park Assist

Parking Guidance ........................... 194
Parking ............................................... 169
Important safety notes .................. 169
Parking brake ................................ 170
Position of exterior mirror, front- passenger side ............................... 114
Reversing camera .......................... 197
see PARKTRONIC

Parking aid

see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC

Parking assistance

see PARKTRONIC Parking brake .................................... 170

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 248
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 243
Notes/function .............................. 170

Parking Guidance

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 266
Important safety notes .................. 194
Trailer towing ................................. 196

Parking lamp

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 257
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 254

Changing bulbs .............................. 127
Switching on/off ........................... 120

Parking lamps

PARKTRONIC

Deactivating/activating ................. 193
Driving system ............................... 191
Function/notes ............................. 191
Important safety notes .................. 191
Problem (fault) ............................... 194
Sensor range ................................. 191
Trailer towing ................................. 193
Warning display ............................. 192

PASS AIRBAG OFF

see PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

Indicator lamp .................................. 62
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 70
Petrol .................................................. 374
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 324
Power windows

see Side windows

PRE-SAFE® (preventative occupant protection)

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 249
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 244

PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant safety system)

Operation ......................................... 54

PRE-SAFE® Brake

Activating/deactivating ................. 229
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 250
Function/notes ................................ 77
Warning lamp ................................. 290
Program selector button .................. 160

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Protection of the environment

General notes .................................. 25

Pulling away

Rear window heating

Problem (fault) ............................... 140
Switching on/off ........................... 139

Automatic transmission ................. 152
Manual transmission ...................... 152

Refuelling

Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28

RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 190
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 237
Radar sensor system

Activating/deactivating ................. 234
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 265
Radiator cover ................................... 315
Radio

Selecting a station (12-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 225
see separate operating instructions

Radio-based vehicle components

Declaration of conformity ................ 27

Rain closing feature (panorama sliding sunroof) ................................... 99
Range (fuel)

Displaying (12-button multifunc- tion steering wheel) ....................... 223
Displaying (4-button multifunc- tion steering wheel) ....................... 218
Reading lamp ..................................... 125
Rear compartment

Setting the air vents ...................... 146

Rear-compartment seat belt sta- tus indicator ........................................ 58
Rear foglamp

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 256
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 254
Switching on/off ........................... 120

Rear seat (folding the backrest for- wards/back) ...................................... 296
Rear-view mirror

Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 114
Dipping (manual) ........................... 112

Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 165
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 374
Refuelling process ......................... 166
see Fuel

Releasing the parking lock man- ually (automatic transmission) ........ 165
Remote control

Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 142
Changing the batteries (auxiliary heating) ......................................... 144
Garage door opener ....................... 304
Programming (garage door opener) 304

Replacing bulbs

Important safety notes .................. 125
Overview of bulb types .................. 126

Replacing the battery (auxiliary heating remote control) .................... 144
Reserve (fuel tank)

see Fuel

Reserve fuel

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 263
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 260
Warning lamp ................................. 288

Restraint system

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Rev counter

12-button multifunction steering wheel ............................................. 219
4-button multifunction steering wheel ............................................. 217

Reverse gear

Engaging (automatic transmission) 159
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 158

Reversing camera

Cleaning instructions ..................... 323
Function/notes ............................. 197

Reversing feature

Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 98
Side windows ................................... 95

Reversing function

Boot lid ............................................ 91
Roller sunblind ................................. 99

Reversing lamp

Changing bulbs .............................. 129
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 257
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 254

see Roller sunblind

Roller blind

Roller sunblind

Opening/closing ............................ 100
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 99
Roof carrier ........................................ 298
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 325
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 380
Route (navigation)

see Route guidance (navigation) Route guidance (navigation) ............ 224

Safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Child restraint systems .................... 59

see Driving safety system

Safety system

Seat

Seat belt

Seat backrest display message (12-button multifunction steering wheel) ............................................ 276
Seat backrest display message (4- button multifunction steering wheel) ............................................ 274

Activating/deactivating seat-belt adjustment (12-button multifunc- tion steering wheel) ....................... 236
Adjusting the driver's and front- passenger seat belt ......................... 57
Belt force limiter .............................. 58
Belt tensioner .................................. 58
Cleaning ......................................... 325
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 250

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Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 245
Fastening ......................................... 57
Important safety guidelines ............. 56
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 58
Releasing ......................................... 58
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Warning lamp (function) ................... 58

Seats

Adjusting (electrically) ................... 106
Adjusting (manually and electri- cally) .............................................. 106
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup- port ................................................ 108
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 106
Cleaning the cover ......................... 324
Correct driver's seat position ........ 104
Folding the backrests forward/ back ............................................... 107
Important safety notes .................. 105
Seat heating problem .................... 110
Seat ventilation problem ................ 110
Storing settings (memory function) 115
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 108
Switching the seat ventilation on/ off .................................................. 110
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 322
Service

see ASSYST PLUS

Service menu (12-button multi- function steering wheel) .................. 230
Service products

Brake fluid ..................................... 378
Coolant (engine) ............................ 378
Engine oil ....................................... 376
Fuel ................................................ 372
Important safety notes .................. 372
Washer fluid ................................... 379

Settings

Factory (12-button multifunction steering wheel) .............................. 236
On-board computer (12-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 230
Setting the air distribution ............... 137
Setting the airflow ............................ 138
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 237
Shifting to neutral (manual trans- mission) ............................................. 158

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Sidebag ................................................ 53
Side lamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 127
Switching on/off ........................... 120

Side marker lamp

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 257
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 254

Side windows

Convenience closing ........................ 96
Convenience opening ...................... 96
Important safety notes .................... 94
Opening/closing .............................. 95
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 97
resetting .......................................... 97

Sliding sunroof

see Panorama sliding sunroof Snow chains ...................................... 349
Socket

Centre console .............................. 302
Rear compartment ......................... 302

Sockets

Spare wheel

General notes ................................ 302

Storage location ............................ 366
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Speed, controlling

see Cruise control

Speed Limit Assist

Activating/deactivating the warn- ing function .................................... 228
Displaying ...................................... 228
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 264
Display message in the multifunc- tion display .................................... 199
Important safety notes .................. 199

Speedometer

Activating/deactivating the addi- tional speedometer ........................ 231
Digital ............................................ 223
In the instrument cluster (12-but- ton multifunction steering wheel) .... 37
In the instrument cluster (4-but- ton multifunction steering wheel) .... 34

SPEEDTRONIC

Segments ...................................... 220
Selecting the unit of measurement 230
see Instrument cluster

Deactivating variable ..................... 178
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 268
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 263
Function/notes ............................. 177
Important safety notes .................. 177
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 177
Permanent ..................................... 179
Selecting ........................................ 178
Storing the current speed .............. 178
Variable ......................................... 177

SPORT handling mode

Activating/deactivating (AMG vehicles) .......................................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 285

SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem)

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 251
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 245
Introduction ..................................... 49
Warning lamp ................................. 287
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49

Start/stop function

see ECO start/stop function Starting (engine) ................................ 150
Steering

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 277
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 275

Steering wheel

Adjusting (electrically) ................... 111
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 111
Buttons (12-button multifunction steering wheel) .............................. 220
Buttons (4-button multifunction steering wheel) .............................. 217
Cleaning ......................................... 324
Gearshift paddles ........................... 161
Important safety notes .................. 110
Storing settings (memory function) 115

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Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 161
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 237
Stowage areas ................................... 294
Stowage compartments

Armrest (under) ............................. 295
Centre console .............................. 295
Cup holder ..................................... 299
Glove compartment ....................... 295
Important safety information ......... 294
Stowage net ....................................... 296
Stowage space

Stowage net ................................... 296

Stowage well beneath the boot floor .................................................... 298
Summer opening

see Convenience opening feature Summer tyres .................................... 348
Sun visor ............................................ 300
Supplemental Restraint System

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Surround lighting (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) ................ 232
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 79

Tail lamp

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 256
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 253

see Fuel tank

Tank

Tank content

Displaying the range (12-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 223
Displaying the range (4-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 218
Fuel gauge (12-button multifunc- tion steering wheel) ......................... 37
Fuel gauge (4-button multifunc- tion steering wheel) ......................... 34

Capacities ...................................... 372
Emergency spare wheel ................. 367
Information .................................... 370
Trailer loads ................................... 382

Technical data

Telephone

Temperature

Tyres/wheels ................................. 361
Vehicle data ................................... 380

Accepting a call ............................. 226
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 278
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 226
Number from the phone book ........ 227
Redialling ....................................... 227
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 227
Telephone compartment ................ 295

Coolant (12-button multifunction steering wheel; AMG) ..................... 236
Coolant (12-button multifunction steering wheel) .............................. 219
Coolant (4-button multifunction steering wheel) .............................. 216
Engine oil (12-button multifunc- tion steering wheel) ....................... 236
Outside temperature (12-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 220
Outside temperature (4-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 217
Setting (climate control) ................ 137

TEMPOMAT

Function/notes ............................. 174

Theft-deterrent system

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 79
Immobiliser ...................................... 78
Through-loading feature ................... 296
Time

Setting the clock (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 219
see Separate Owner's manual Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 237
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 331
Top Tether ............................................ 64
Total distance recorder

Displaying (12-button multifunc- tion steering wheel) ....................... 222
Displaying (4-button multifunc- tion steering wheel) ....................... 218
Tow-away protection .......................... 79
Towing

Important safety notes .................. 340
With the rear axle raised ................ 341

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Towing a trailer

Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 206
Active Lane Keeping Assist .... 203, 209
Axle load, permissible .................... 382
Bulb failure indicator for LED lamps 213
Lights display message (12-but- ton multifunction steering wheel) . . 255
Lights display message (4-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 252
Trailer tow hitch display message (12-button multifunction steering wheel) ............................................ 277
Trailer tow hitch display message (4-button multifunction steering wheel) ............................................ 275

Towing away

Tow-starting

Fitting the towing eye .................... 341
Removing the towing eye ............... 341
With both axles on the ground ....... 342

Emergency engine starting ............ 342
Fitting the towing eye .................... 341
Important safety notes .................. 340
Removing the towing eye ............... 341

7-pin connector ............................. 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 201
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 323
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 212
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 212
Driving tips .................................... 209
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 212
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 211
Important safety notes .................. 209
Mounting dimensions .................... 381
Parking Guidance ........................... 196
Parktronic ...................................... 193
Power supply ................................. 213
Shift range ..................................... 160
Trailer loads ................................... 382

Transmission

see Automatic transmission see Manual transmission Transporting the vehicle .................. 342
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 324

Trip computer

On-board computer (12-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 222
On-board computer (4-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 218

Trip meter

Displaying/resetting (4-button multifunction steering wheel) ........ 218
Displaying (12-button multifunc- tion steering wheel) ....................... 222
Resetting (12-button multifunc- tion steering wheel) ....................... 223

Turn signal

Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 256
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 253

Switching on/off ........................... 121

Turn signals

Two-way radio

Frequencies ................................... 370
Installation ..................................... 370
Transmission output (maximum) .... 370

Type identification plate

see Vehicle identification plate

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 353
Display message (12-button mul- tifunction steering wheel) .............. 271
Display message (4-button multi- function steering wheel) ................ 270
Important safety notes .................. 353
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 333
Pressure loss warning .................... 351
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 333
Recommended ............................... 350

Tyre pressure loss warning

General notes ................................ 351
Important safety notes .................. 351
Restarting ...................................... 352

Tyre pressure monitor

Checking the tyre pressure elec- tronically ........................................ 354
Function/notes ............................. 353
General notes ................................ 353
Important safety notes .................. 353
Restarting ...................................... 355

Trailer coupling

Trailer towing

see Towing a trailer

Tyre pressure