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without key turned and brake pedal depressed.

SRS

(Supplemental Restraint System) Seat belts, emergency tensioning de- vice and airbags. Though independent systems, they are closely interfaced to provide effective occupant protection.

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Technical terms

Tele Aid System

Telematics*

VIN

(Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and man- ual emergency, roadside assistance and information. Tele Aid is initially ac- tivated by completing a subscriber agreement and placing an acquain- tance call. The Tele Aid system is operational pro- viding that the vehicle’s battery is charged, properly connected, not dam- aged and cellular and GPS coverage is available.

A combination of the terms “telecom- munications” and “informatics”.

Tightening torque

Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug wrench) with which threaded fasteners such as wheel bolts are tightened.

Tire speed rating

Part of tire designation; indicates the speed range for which a tire is ap- proved.

Traction

Force exerted by the vehicle on the road via the tires.

(Vehicle Identification Number) The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the body to uniquely identify each vehicle produced.

Voice control system*

Voice control system for car phones, portable cell phones and audio sys- tems (radio, CD, etc.).

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A ABS 23, 73, 341

ABS control 74
Malfunction indicator lamp 257
Messages in display 262
Warning lamp 257

Accelerator position, automatic

transmission 143

Accident

In case of 50

Activating

Air conditioning (cooling) 154, 163
Air recirculation mode 152, 160
Anti-theft alarm system 79
Automatic climate control* 157
Central locking (control system) 129
Charcoal filter 161
Climate control 149
Climate control system 153
Defrosting 151
Easy-entry/exit feature* 129
ESP 77
Exterior headlamps 47
Exterior lamps 102
Exterior rear view mirror parking position* 145

Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 47
High beams 104
Ignition 31
Immobilizer 53, 79
Rear fog lamp 102
Rear window defroster 153, 162
Residual heat 163
Seat heater* 97
Tow-away alarm 80
Windshield wipers 48

Adding

Coolant 239
Engine oil 237

Additional turn signals 290
Adjustable air vents, rear passenger

compartment 155, 164

Adjusting 32

Air distribution 151, 159
Air volume 151, 159
Backrest tilt 33, 35
Exterior rear view mirror 39
Head restraint height 33, 35, 37
Head restraint tilt 34, 35, 36
Head restraints 36
Inside rear view mirror 39

Index

Instrument cluster illumination 107
Manual seat 33
Mirrors 39
Multicontour seat* 96
Power seat* 34
Rear seat head restraints 35
Seat belt height 43
Seat cushion depth 96
Seat cushion tilt 33, 35
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33, 34
Seat height 33, 35
Seats 32, 33
Steering column height 37, 38
Steering column length 37, 38
Steering wheel 37
Air conditioner (cooling)

Turning off 154, 163
Turning on 154, 163

Air conditioning refrigerant 332
Air distribution

Adjusting 151, 159

Air pressure

see Tire inflation pressure 243
Air recirculation mode 152, 160

Activating 152, 160
Deactivating 152, 161

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Air vents, rear passenger compartment

Adjustable 155, 164

Antilock brake system (ABS) 341
Anti-theft alarm system

Air volume

Adjusting 151, 159

AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 260
Airbags 57

BabySmartTM deactivation

system 67, 341

Children 58
Front 60
Passenger 61
Safety guidelines 59
Side impact 61
Window curtain 61

Alarm

Audible 72, 80
Canceling 80
Visual 79
Alarm system

Anti-theft 79
Tow-away 80

Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 299, 341
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 337
Antiglare

Automatic* 144
Manual 144

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Arming 79
Canceling alarm 80
Disarming 80

Anti-theft systems 79

Anti-theft alarm system 79
Immobilizer 79
Tow-away alarm 80

Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 227
Armrest

Storage compartment in front of 205
Storage spaces 206

Ashtray 207
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 238
AUDIO menu 116

Selecting radio station 117

Audio system 165

Audio and telephone, operation 165
Button and soft key operation 168
Cassette mode 174
CD mode 178
Operating and display elements 166
Operating safety 165
Operation 168
Radio mode 171

Switching off 168
Switching on 168
Telephone operation 182

Automatic antiglare*

for rear view mirror 144

Automatic central locking

Activating/deactivating (control system) 129

Automatic climate control* 156

Activating 157
Adjusting air distribution 159
Adjusting air volume 159
Air recirculation mode 160
Deactivating 157
Defrosting 160
Rear window defroster 153, 162
Residual heat utilization 163
Residual ventilation 163
Setting the temperature 158
Automatic headlamp mode 102
Automatic lighting control

Activating 105
Deactivating 105

Automatic locking when driving 91

Automatic transmission 138
Accelerator position 143
Emergency operation

(Limp Home Mode) 143

Fluid level 238
Gear ranges 140
Gear selector lever position 141
Gear shifting malfunctions 143
Kickdown 143
Manual shifting 139
One-touch gearshifting 139
Program mode selector switch 142
Selector lever position 138
Starting with 44
Transmission fluid 238
Winter program mode 142

Auxiliary fuse box 313

BabySmartTM

Airbag deactivation system 67, 341
Compatible child seats 67, 341
Self-test 67

Backrest

Folding forward 200
Folding rearward 200

Backrest tilt 33

Backup lamps 291, 295

Bulbs 291
BAS 74, 341

Messages in display 263

Batteries, SmartKey

Changing 286, 287
Check lamp 85
Checking 86
Battery discharged

Jump starting 306

Battery, vehicle 240, 303

Charging 304
Disconnecting 304
Messages in display 278
Reconnecting 305
Reinstalling 304
Removing 304

Bi-Xenon headlamps* 341
Bi-Xenon type*

Front lamp bulbs 293

Block heater 246
Blocking

Rear door window operation 71

Bolts

For Minispare wheel 284
For spare wheel 282

Index

Brake assist system (BAS) 341
Brake fluid 332

Checking 234

Brake lamp bulbs 291
Brake lamp, high mounted 291
Brake pads

Message in display 265

Brakes 224

Warning lamp 258

Break-in period 222
Bulbs, replacing 290

Additional turn signals 290
Backup lamps 291
Brake lamps 291
Fog lamps 290
Front lamps 290
High beam 290
High mounted brake lamp 291
License plate lamps 291, 295
Low beam 290
Parking lamps 290, 291, 293, 294
Rear fog lamp 291, 295
Side marker lamps 290, 294
Standing lamps 290, 291, 293, 294
Tail lamp assemblies 291, 295
Turn signal lamps 290, 291

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Index

Button

Audio system 168

Centigrade

Setting temperature units 123

CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 341
California

Important notice 11

Calling up

Range (distance to empty) 133
Service indicator 248

CAN system 341
Capacities

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 329

Cargo area see Trunk 86
Casette mode

Playing cassettes 174

Cassette player

Operating 118

Catalytic converter 231
CD changer* 178
CD mode 178
CD player*

Operating 117
Center console 25

AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 260
Lower part 26
Upper part 25

350

Central locking

Automatic 91
From inside 92
Switch 92
Switching on/off

(control system) 129

Unlocking from inside 92

Central locking switch 92
Certification label 318
Changing

Batteries (SmartKey) 287
Key setting 129
Changing CDs 178
Charcoal filter 161
Charging

Vehicle battery 304

CHECK ENGINE malfunction

indicator lamp 259

Checking

Brake fluid 234
Coolant level 234, 238
Oil level 234, 236
Tire inflate pressure 234
Vehicle lighting 234

Child safety 65
Airbags 58
Infant and child restraint

systems 62, 65

LATCH child seat anchors 69
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear door window operation 71

Child seat anchors

see LATCH child seat anchors 70

Cigarette lighter 208
Cleaning

Cup holder 252
Gear selector lever 252
Hard plastic trim items 252
Headlamps 146
Headliner 252
Instrument cluster 252
Leather upholstery 253
Light alloy wheels 252
MB Tex upholstery 253
Plastic and rubber parts 252
Seat belts 252
Steering wheel 252
Windows 251
Windshield 49
Wiper blades 251

Index

Climate control 148

Adjusting 151
Defogging windshield 151
Defrosting 151
Setting the temperature 150

Clock 23, 122
Closing

Glove box 203
Hood 236
Side windows 187
Sliding/pop-up roof* 190, 289
Sliding/pop-up roof*

with SmartKey 191

Trunk lid 89
Windows 187
Windows with SmartKey 188

Closing sliding/pop-up roof*

In an emergency 289

Cockpit 20, 341
Cockpit management and data system

(COMAND*) 342

COMAND* see separate operating

instructions

Combination switch 104
High beam flasher 47
Turn signals 47
Windshield wipers 48

Consumer information 339
Control and operation of radio

transmitters 230

Control system 111, 342

AUDIO menu 116
Convenience submenu 129
Display digital speedometer 116
Functions 112, 115
Instrument cluster submenu 122
Lighting submenu 125
Malfunction memory menu 118
Menus 114, 115, 343
Multifunction display 111
Multifunction steering wheel 112
NAVI menu* 118
Selecting radio system 117
Settings menu 119
Standard display menu 116
Submenus 113, 115
TEL* menu 134
Trip computer menu 132
Vehicle submenu 128

Convenience submenu 129
Activating easy-entry/exit

feature* 129

Setting key dependency 131
Setting parking position* for

exterior rear view mirror 131

Coolant 238, 336

Adding 239
Anticorrosion/antifreeze

quantity 336
Capacities 329
Checking level 238
Messages in display 266, 267
Temperature 232
Temperature display 108
Warning lamp 267

Coolant level

Checking 234, 238
Cruise control 193, 342

Canceling 194
Driving downhill 194
Driving uphill 194
Fine adjustment 195
Saving current speed 194
Setting speeds 195
Cruise control lever 193

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Index

Cruising range, fuel 335
Cup holder

Cleaning 252
In front seat armrest 204
In rear seat armrest 205
Opening 204

Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 341

Daytime running lamp mode 103

Setting 125

Deactivating

Air conditioner 154
Air recirculation mode 152, 161, 162
Alarm 80
Anti-theft alarm system 80
Automatic climate control* 157
Central locking (control system) 129
Climate control 149
Climate control system 153
Cruise control 194
Defrosting 152, 160
Engine with the key 53
ESP 76
Exterior lamps 102
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 126
Front fog lamps 126

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Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 52
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 127
Rear window defroster 153, 162
Seat heater* 97
Tow-away alarm 80

Deep water see Standing water 229
Defogging

Display elements

Audio system 166

Displays

Digital speedometer 116
Messages 238, 261
Selecting 124
Service indicator 247
Showing malfunctions 119

Windshield 151, 159

Defrosting 151, 160
Delayed shut-off

Exterior lamps 126
Interior lighting 127

Dialing

A number (telephone) 135

Difficulties

While driving

see Problems while driving 49

With starting 45

Digital speedometer 116
Direction of rotation (tires) 243
Discharged battery

Jump starting 306

Disconnecting

Vehicle battery 304

Distance to empty (range)

Calling up 132

Door control panel 28
Door entry lamps 106
Door handle 28
Door unlock

With Tele Aid* 216

Doors

Message in display 272
Opening from inside vehicle 87
Opening from outside 85

Downhill driving

Cruise control 194
Downshifting 137, 139
Drink holder see Cup holder 204
Drinking and driving 223

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Driving

Driving abroad 230
General instructions 41, 223
Hydroplaning 227
In winter 228
Problems 49
Safety systems 73
Through standing water 229

Driving abroad 230
Driving instructions 223
Driving off 225
Driving safety systems

4MATIC 78
ABS 73
BAS 74
ESP 75

Driving systems 193

Cruise control 193
Driving safety systems 73

Easy-entry/exit feature* 93

Activating 129
Interrupting movement 93, 130

Electrical fuses 312
Electrical system

Technical data 326

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP 23, 75, 342

Emergency call system* 210
Emergency calls

Initiating an emergency call 212
Telephone* 185
With Tele Aid* 211

Emergency operation

(Limp Home Mode) 143

Emergency operations

Closing sliding/pop-up roof* 289
Locking the vehicle 286
Opening sliding/pop-up roof* 289
Releasing trunk lid from inside 89
Remote door unlock 216
Unlocking the vehicle 285

Emergency tensioning device

see ETD 64, 342

Emission control 231
Emission control label 318
Ending

A call (telephone) 135

Engine 320

Compartment 235
Message in display 259

Starting with automatic

transmission 44
Starting with manual transmission 44

Starting with the key 44
Turning off with the key 53

Engine cleaning 250
Engine compartment 235

Fuse box in 312
Hood 235

Engine malfunction indicator

lamp 23, 259

Engine number 342
Engine oil 236, 332

Adding 237
Additives 332
Checking level 236
Consumption 236
Display messages 270
Filler neck 237
Messages in display 238, 270
Viscosity 342

Engine oil level see Oil level 234
ESP 23, 75, 342

Four wheel electronic traction

system with ESP 78

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Index

Messages in display 269
Switching off 76
Switching on 77
Warning lamp 256

ETD 64, 342

Safety guidelines 59

Ethanol fuel

At the gas station 233
Requirements 334
Switching fuels 334

Exterior lamp switch 47, 101
Exterior lamps

Delayed shut-off 126
Exterior rear view mirrors

Adjusting 39
Parking position* for 131

Fahrenheit

Setting temperature units 123

Fastening the seat belts 41
Fine adjustment

Cruise control 195

First aid kit 279
Flat tire 297

Lowering the vehicle 301
Mounting the spare wheel 297

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Preparing the vehicle 297
Spare wheel 281

Flexible fuel vehicles 334
At the gas station 233
Switching fuels 334

Flexible Service System (FSS) 247, 342
Fog lamp, rear 103, 291
Fog lamps

Replacing bulbs 290

Fog lamps, front 103

Messages in display 274
Replacing bulbs 291
Switching on 103

Four wheel electronic traction system

(4MATIC) with ESP 78

4MATIC 78
Front airbags 60
Front lamps

Bi-Xenon type* 293
Halogen-type 292
Messages in display 272–275
Replacing bulbs 290, 292
Switching on 101

Front seat head restraints

Installing 94
Manual seat 94

Power seat* 94
Removing 94

Front seats

Heater* 97

FSS (Flexible Service System) 247, 342
Fuel 234

Additives 334
Cruising range 335
E85 (Ethanol fuel) 335
Fuel reserve warning lamp 259
Gasoline additives 334
Premium unleaded

gasoline 234, 330, 333

Requirements 333, 334
Reserve warning 23
Switching (Flexible fuel vehicle) 334
Technical data 329

Fuel additives 334
Fuel consumption statistics

After start 132
Since last reset 132, 133

Fuel filler flap 233

Locking 233
Opening 287
Unlocking 233

Index

Fuel requirements 333
For ethanol fuel 334

Fuel reserve tank

Message in display 272

Fuel tank

Capacity 330
Filler flap 233

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Capacities 329

Functions (control system) 112, 115

Resetting 120

Fuse box 312
Fuse chart 312
Fuse extractor 313
Fuses 312

Auxiliary fuse box in the trunk 313
Fuse box in engine compartment 312
Fuse box in passenger compartment 312

Fuse chart 312
Fuse extractor 313
Spare fuses 313

Garage door opener 27, 217

Erasing in remote control 220
Integrated remote control 218
Rolling code programming 219

Gasoline see Fuel 234

Gasoline additives 334

Gear range 342

Automatic transmission 140
Limiting 140
Shifting into optimal 139

Gear range limit

Canceling 139
Gear selector lever Cleaning 252
Position 141

Global

Locking 85
Unlocking 85

Global Positioning System (GPS) 342
Glove box 21, 203

Closing 203
Opening 203

Good visibility 144
GPS 342
GPS see COMAND* 210

Halogen-type

Front lamp bulbs 292

Hand-held transmitter

Programming integrated remote

control 218

Hands-free microphone 27
Hard plastic trim items

Cleaning 252

Hazard warning flasher 104

Switching off 104
Switching on 104

Head restraints 94
Manual seats 33
Power seats* 35
Rear seats 35

Headlamp cleaning system* 241
Headlamp shut-off delay

see Delayed shut-off, exterior lamps

Headlamps

Automatic control 102
Bi-Xenon type*

Replacing bulbs 293

Bi-Xenon* 341
Cleaning 251
Cleaning system* 146, 241, 338

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Index

Halogen-type

Replacing bulbs 292
Refilling washer fluid 241
Switching off 52
Switching on 47
Washer fluid 338

Headliner

Cleaning 252
Heated seats* 97
Height adjustment

Head restraints 33, 35, 37
Seat belts 43
Steering wheel 37

High beam flasher 47, 104
High beam headlamps

Messages in display 274
Replacing bulbs 290, 292
Switching on 104

Identification labels 318

Certification label 318
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 318

Ignition 31

Switching on 44

Immobilizer 79

Activating 79
Deactivating 79

Indicator lamps

see Lamps, indicator and warning

Infant and child restraint systems 65

Installing 68
LATCH child seat anchors 69

Information

About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 214

High beam headlamps xenon type*

Inside rear view mirror

Instrument cluster 22, 107, 342

Cleaning 252
Coolant temperature display 108
Illumination 107
Lamps in 256–259
Multifunction display 111
Outside temperature indicator 110
Selecting language 124

Instrument lighting 107, 108
Instruments and controls see Cockpit 20
Integrated remote control

Canadian programming 219
Erasing memory 220
Hand-held transmitter 218
Operating 220
Rolling code programming 219

Interior lighting 105

Activating automatic control 105
Deactivating automatic control 105
Delayed shut-off 127
Manual operation 105

Interior storage spaces 203

Replacing bulbs 293

High mounted brake lamp 291
Hood 235

Closing 236
Message in display 272
Opening 235
Hydroplaning 227

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Adjusting 39
Antiglare 144

Installing

Infant and child restraint systems 68
Towing eye bolt 311
Wiper blades 296

Armrest 206
Cup holder 204, 205
Glove box 203

Index

Parcel net in front passenger

footwell 206

Storage compartment in front of

Turning off the engine 53
Unlocking the trunk lid 86
Unlocking with 30

armrest 205

Jack 279
Jump starting 306

Key dependency memory

Settings 131

Key positions in starter switch 31
Key, mechanical 285
Key, SmartKey

Battery check lamp 85
Changing the batteries 287
Checking the batteries 86
Factory setting 85
Global locking 85
Global unlocking 85
Loss of 87
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote control 84
Restoring to factory setting 85
Selective setting 85
Starting the engine 44

Keys 84
Kickdown 143, 343
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 123
Km/h or mph in speedometer 123

Labels, identification 318
Lamp bulbs, exterior 290
Lamps, exterior Front 290
Light sensor 272
Messages in display 272–275
Rear 291

Lamps, indicator and warning

ABS 257
Airbag Off 61
Battery (SmartKey) 85
Brakes 258
CHECK ENGINE 259
Coolant 266
Engine diagnostics 257, 259
ESP 256
Fuel reserve 259
Instrument cluster 256–259

Seat belts 259
Service indicator 247
SRS 57
Turn signals 23

Language

Multifunction display 124
Setting 124

LATCH child seat anchors 69

Folding back 70

Layout of poly-V-belt drive 319
Leather upholstery Cleaning 253
License plate lamps

Messages in display 274
Replacing bulbs 291, 295

Light alloy wheels Cleaning 252
Technical data 323

Light sensor 272
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 208
Lighting 101

Automatic headlamp mode 102
Combination switch 104
Daytime running lamp mode 103
Door entry lamps 106

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Index

Exterior lamp switch 101
Front fog lamps 103
High beams 104
Instrument cluster illumination 107
Instruments 107, 108
Interior 105
Locator lighting 103
Low beam 101
Manual headlamp mode 102
Night security illumination 103
Parking lamps 101
Rear fog lamp 103
Settings (control system) 125
Trunk lamp 106

Limiting the gear range 140
Limp Home Mode 143
Loading 196

Instructions 202
Roof rack* 196
Ski sack* 196
Split rear bench seat* 199

Locator lighting 103

Setting 126
Lock button 343

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Locking 51, 84

Automatic while driving 91
Centrally from inside 92
Fuel filler flap 233
Global, SmartKey 85
Separately the trunk 90
Vehicle in an emergency 286

Loss of keys 87
Loss of Service and Warranty

Information Booklet 317

Low beam headlamps

Messages in display 272
Replacing bulbs 290, 292

Lowering

Vehicle 301

Lubricants

Technical data 329

Main dimensions 327
Maintenance 12, 247

Vehicles with E85 fuel 335

Malfunction

Displaying 119

Malfunction memory 118

Calling up 118
Clearing 119

Manual headlamp mode 102
Manual operations

Fuel filler flap 287
Interior lighting control 105
Locking the trunk 90
Locking the vehicle 286
Sliding/pop-up roof* 289
Unlocking the driver’s door 285
Unlocking the trunk 91
Unlocking transmission

selector lever 288

Manual seat

Adjusting 33
Adjusting backrest tilt 33
Adjusting head restraint height 33
Adjusting head restraint tilt 34
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 33
Adjusting seat height 33
Front seat head restraints 94
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33

Manual transmission 137

Shifting into reverse 137
Starting with 44

MAXCOOL Maximum cooling 160
MB Tex upholstery Cleaning 253

Mechanical key 285
Memory function* 98, 343

Recalling positions from memory 99
Storing exterior rear view mirror

parking positions 100

Mirrors

Activating exterior rear view mirror

parking position* 145

Adjusting 39
Automatic antiglare* for inside

Storing key dependent settings 99

mirror 144

Menus 112

AUDIO 116
Control system 343
In control system 114, 115
Malfunction memory 118
NAVI* 118
Settings menu 119
Standard display 116
Submenus 113
TEL* 134
Trip computer 132

Microphone

Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer

Setting 123

Minispare wheel 300

Bolts 284
Removing 283

Automatic antiglare* for rear view

mirror 144

Exterior rear view mirror 39
Exterior rear view mirror parking

positions 131

Inside rear view mirror 39
Storing exterior rear view mirror

parking position* 100

MON (Motor Octane Number) 234, 343
Mph or km/h in speedometer 123
Multicontour seat* 96
Multifunction display 111, 343

Selecting language 124
Standard display 115

Multifunction display messages

ABS 262
BAS 263
Battery 278
Brake fluid 265
Brake pads 265

Check engine 259
Coolant 267
Coolant level 266
Display 278
Doors 272
Engine 259
Engine oil level 270
ESP 269
Fuel reserve tank 272
Hood 272
Key 272
Lamps 272–275
Parking brake 264
Steering column not properly

locked 276

Steering gear oil level 276
Tele Aid* 277
Telephone* 277
Trunk lid 272
Washer fluid 278
Multifunction steering wheel 24, 112, 343
Buttons 112

Index

359

Index

Navigation system

See separate COMAND* operating instructions

Navigation system* Operating 118

Oil level

Checking 234

One-touch gearshifting 139

Canceling gear range limit 139
Downshifting 139
Upshifting 139

Night security illumination 103

Opening

Setting 126

Occupant safety 56

Airbags 57
Children and airbags 58
Children in the vehicle 65
Fastening the seat belt 41
Infant and child restraint systems 65
LATCH child seat anchors 69
Seat belts 41, 59
Odometer, main 23
Oil

Adding 237
Checking level 236
Consumption 236
Dipstick 236
Filler neck 237
Viscosity 342

360

Ashtray 207
Cup holders 204
Doors from the inside 87
Fuel filler flap 233
Fuel filler flap manually 287
Glove box 203
Hood 235
Side windows 188
Sliding/pop-up roof* 190, 289
Sliding/pop-up roof* in an

emergency 289

Sliding/pop-up roof* with

SmartKey 191

Trunk 86, 88
Trunk from the inside 88
Windows 187
Windows with SmartKey 188

Operating

Audio system 165
Cassette player 118
CD player* 117
COMAND* see separate operating instructions

Garage door opener 220
Integrated remote control 220
Navigation system* 118
Radio 115, 117
Radio transmitters 230
Safety 16
Telephone* 134, 165, 182
Vehicle outside the USA and

Canada 13

Operating safety 16

Audio system 165
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 251
Outer seats

Rear seat head restraints 95

Outside temperature indicator 110
Overdue service 247
Overhead control panel 27
Overspeed range 343

Index

Paintwork 250
Panic alarm 72

Panic button on SmartKey 72

Parcel net

In front passenger footwell 206

Parking 51, 225
Parking brake 45, 51

Engaging 51
Message in display 264
Releasing 45

Parking lamps

Pedals 223
Performance

In cold weather 335
In hot weather 335

Phone book*

Loading 135
Quick search 136

Phone number* Dialing 135
Redialing 136

Plastic and rubber parts

Cleaning 252

Replacing bulbs 290, 291, 293, 294
Switching on 101

Playing

CDs 179

Parking position*

Exterior rear view

mirrors 100, 131, 145

Parts see Spare parts service 316
Passenger compartment 230

Fuse box in 312
Inside rear view mirror 39
Interior lighting 105
Parcel net in front passenger

footwell 206

Passenger safety

see Occupant safety 56

Poly-V-belt drive 344

Layout 319

Positions (Memory function*)

Recalling from memory 99
Storing into memory 99

Power assistance 224
Power seat*

Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 35
Adjusting head restraint tilt 35
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35

Adjusting seat height 35
Memory function 98
Removing/installing head

restraints 94

Seat fore and aft adjustment 34

Power train 344
Power washer 250
Power windows 187

Blocking of rear door window

operation 71

Side windows 187
Synchronizing 189

Practical hints

First aid kit 279
Fuses 312
Lamp in center console 260
Lamps in instrument cluster 256
Messages in the display 261
Minispare wheel bolts 284
Spare wheel 281
Spare wheel bolts 282
Towing the vehicle 308
Vehicle jack 280
Vehicle tool kit 279

Premium unleaded gasoline 333

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Index

Problems

While driving 49
With vehicle 17

Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 344

Automatic transmission 142

Quick search

Phone book* 136

Radio

Selecting stations 117
Station search 117
Station selection setting 128

Radio mode 171
Radio see Radio mode Radio transmitters, control and

operation 230

Range (distance to empty)

Calling up 133
Rapid seat heating*

Switching on 97

Reading lamp 27
Rear bench seat

Foldable* 199

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Rear door window

Blocking operation 71

Rear fog lamp 291

Bulb 291
Switching on 103

Rear lamp bulbs

Replacing 295

Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear outer seats

Reconnecting

Vehicle battery 305

Refrigerant

Air conditioning 332

Regular checks 234
Reinstalling vehicle battery 304
Remote control

Integrated 218
SmartKey 84

Adjusting head restraint height 37

Remote door unlock

Rear passenger compartment

Adjustable air vents 155, 164

Rear seat head restraints

With Tele Aid* 216

Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 344
Removing

Adjusting 35
Adjusting tilt 36
Folding back 36
Folding back with switch 36
Installing 95
Outer seats 95
Placing upright 36
Removing 95

Rear view mirror automatic

antiglare* 144

Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 153, 162
Rear window sunshade* 147

Minispare wheel 283
Spare wheel 281
Vehicle battery 304
Vehicle tool kit 279
Wheel 299
Wiper blade insert 296
Wiper blades 296

Replacing

Backup lamp bulbs 295
Brake lamp bulbs 295
Bulbs 290
Front lamp bulbs 292
Front turn signal bulbs 292, 293

Fuses 313
High beam bulbs 292
High beam bulbs

Restraint system see Infant and child

restraint systems 65, 68, 344

Reverse (manual transmission)

Seat belt force limiter 64
Seat belt height adjustment 43
Seat belts 61

(xenon-type* headlamps) 293

Shifting into 137

License plate lamp bulbs 295
Low beam bulbs 292
Parking lamp bulbs 293, 294
Rear fog lamp bulb 295
Rear lamp bulbs 291, 295
Rear turn signal bulbs 295
Side marker lamp bulbs 294
Standing lamp bulbs 293, 294
Wiper blade insert 296
Wiper blades 296

Reporting

Safety defects 18

Reset knob in the

instrument cluster 23, 120

Resetting

All functions (control system) 120
All functions of a submenu 120
Fuel consumption 132, 133
Service indicator (FSS) 248
Trip odometer 109

Residual heat utilization 163
Residual ventilation 163

Rims 322
Roadside Assistance 12
Rolling code programming 219
RON

(Research Octane Number) 234, 344

Roof rack* 196
Rotating wheels 244
Rubber parts

Cleaning 252

Safety

Occupant 56

Safety belts see Seat belts 41
Safety defects

Reporting 18

Safety systems Driving 73

Saving current speed 194
Searching

Radio station 117

Cleaning 252
Fastening 41
Height adjustment 43
Proper use of 43, 63
Safety guidelines 59
Warning lamp 259

Seat cushion depth Adjusting 96

Seat heater*

Switching off 97
Switching on 97

Seats 93

Adjusting 32, 33
Easy entry/exit feature* 93
Heater* 97
Manual seat 33
Multicontour seat* 96
Power seat* 34
Rapid seat heating* 97
Split rear bench seat* 199

Selecting

Display 124

Index

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Index

Selector lever 23

Lock 44
Position

(automatic transmission) 23, 138

Self-test

BabySmartTM airbag deactivation

system 67
Tele Aid* 210

Service

Calling up the service indicator 248
Major service (Service B) 247
Minor service (Service A) 247
Overdue 247
Spare parts 316
Types 247
When due 247

Service and Warranty Booklet

Loss of 317

Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 247

Calling up 248
Clearing 247, 248
Service life (tires) 243
Service see maintenance 247
Service System see FSS 247

364

Setting

Convenience functions 121, 129
Cruise control 194
Daytime running lamp mode 125
Higher speed in cruise control 195
Hours (clock) 122
Individual vehicle settings 119
Instrument lighting 107, 108
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 127
Key dependent memory 131
Lamps and lighting

(control system) 125

Language, multifunction display 124
Locator lighting 126
Lower speed in cruise control 195
Miles/kilometers in

speedometer 123
Minutes (clock) 122
Night security illumination 126
Parking position* for exterior rear

view mirrors 131

Slower speed in cruise control 195
Speed in cruise control 195
Speedometer display mode 123
Station selection mode 128
Temperature (Interior) 158

Temperature (interior) 150
Temperature indicator 123
Time display mode (Clock) 123
Units

Speedometer 123
Temperature 123

Settings

Convenience functions 129
Factory, SmartKey 85
Individual (SmartKey) 131
Lighting (control system) 125
Menus and submenus 113
Resetting all (control system) 120
Resetting in the submenu 120
Selective 85

Settings menu

Functions in 119
Individual vehicle settings 119
Submenus 120

Shift lock 344
Shifting

Gear selector lever positions 141
Gearshift lever 137
Into optimal gear range

(automatic transmission) 139

Index

Speedometer 23

Settings units 123

Speedometer display mode

Selecting 123

Split rear bench seat* 199
SRS 63, 344

Indicator lamp 257

Standing lamps 101

Into reverse

(manual transmission) 137

Side impact airbags 61
Side marker lamps

Opening 190, 289
Opening with SmartKey 191
Stopping 191
Synchronizing 192

Replacing bulbs 290, 291, 294

SmartKey

Changing battery 286
Locking and unlocking 84
Opening and closing

Side windows

Automatic opening 188
Cleaning 251
Closing 187, 188
Closing with SmartKey 188
Opening 187, 188
Opening fully 188
Opening with SmartKey 188
Stopping 188
Synchronizing power windows 189

Signal strength (telephone*) 134
Simultaneous wiping and washing

Windshield wipers 49

Single wipe 49
Ski sack* 196

Removing 199
Unfolding and loading 196
Unloading and folding 198

Sliding/pop-up roof* 190

Closing 190, 289
Closing with SmartKey 191

the sliding/pop-up roof* with 191

Replacing bulbs 290, 291, 293, 294

Opening and closing windows with 188

Unlocking with 30

Snow chains 246
Soft keys

Audio system 168

Spare fuses 313
Spare parts service 316
Spare wheel 281

Bolts 282
Minispare 300
Mounting 297
Removing 281

Speed

Saving current 194

Speed settings

Cruise control 195

Standing water

Driving instructions 229

Starter switch 21, 31

Positions 31

Starting difficulties 45
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 44
Station (radio)

Search 117
Station selection Setting 128

Steel rims

Technical data 323

Steering column

Height adjustment 37, 38
Length adjustment 37, 38
Messages in display 276

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Index

Steering gear oil

Message in display 276

Steering wheel

Adjusting 37
Buttons 24
Cleaning 252
Electrical adjustment* 38
Height adjustment 38
Manual adjustment 37

Stolen vehicle

Tracking services 217

Stopping

Sliding/pop-up roof* 191
Windows 188

Storage compartments

Armrest 205
Glove box 203
Ventilated compartments 155

Storage spaces

Cup holder 204

Storing (Memory function*)

Positions into memory 99

Submenus 115

Convenience 129
For settings 113
In control system 115

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Instrument cluster 122
Lighting 125
Resetting functions in Control system 120

Selecting 120
Settings menu 120
Vehicle 128
Sun visors 146
Sunshade* 147
Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS) 344

Switching

Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 334

Switching off

Audio system 168
Automatic central locking (control system) 129

Delayed (exterior lamps) 126
Engine 53
ESP 76
Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 52
Seat heating* 97

Switching on

Audio system 168
Automatic central locking (control system) 129

ESP 77
Front fog lamps 103
Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 47
High beams 104
Rapid seat heating* 97
Rear fog lamp 103
Seat heating* 97
Windshield wipers 48

Symbols 15
Synchronizing

Power windows 189
Sliding/pop-up roof* 192

Tachometer 23, 109

Displaying gear range 140
Overspeed range 109

Tail lamps

Cleaning 251
Replacing bulbs 291, 295

Tar stains 250

Technical data 332
Brake fluid 332
Coolant 329
Coolants 336
Electrical system 326
Engine oil 332
Engine oil additives 332
Flexible fuel vehicles 334
Fuel requirements 333
Fuels 329
Gasoline additives 334
Lubricants 329
Main dimensions 327
Premium unleaded gasoline 333
Rims and tires 322
Weights 328
Windshield washer and headlamp

cleaning* system 331, 338

Tele Aid* 209

Emergency calls 211
Information 214
Initiating an emergency call

manually 212

Messages in display 277
Remote door unlock 216
Roadside assistance 213

SOS button 212
Stolen vehicle tracking services 217
System self-check 210
Tele Aid System 210, 345
Upgrade signals 215

Telematics* 345
Telephone* 24, 208

Answering a call 135
Dialing a number from the phone book 135

Emergency call 185
Ending a call 135
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 135
Messages in display 277
Operation 134, 182
Redialing 136
Signal strength 134

Temperature

Display mode 123
Grades of tires 340
Setting interior

temperature 150, 158

Setting units in display 123
Tires 244

Tightening torque

(Wheel bolts) 301, 345

Tilt

Head restraint 34

Time

Setting hours 122
Setting minutes 122

Time display

Setting 123

Tire inflation pressure

Checking 234, 243

Tire speed rating 227, 345
Tire traction 227
Tires 242, 322, 339

Consumer information 339
Direction of rotation 243
Driving instructions 226
Retreads 242
Rims and tires 322
Service life 243
Temperature 244
Temperature grades 340
Tread depth 245
Wear pattern 244
Winter 245

Tools 279

Index

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Index

Tow-away alarm 25, 80

Arming 80
Disarming 80
Disarming for transport 80
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)

Installing 311

Towing the vehicle 308
Tracking services

For stolen vehicle 217

Traction 142, 339, 345
Transmission see Automatic or

manual transmission 238

Transmission selector lever 288

Unlocking manually 288

Tread depth (tires) 245
Tread Wear 339
Trip computer 132
Trip odometer

Resetting 109

Trunk

Auxiliary fuse box 313
Closing the lid 89
Lamp 106
Opening 86, 88
Opening from inside vehicle 88

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Separately locking 90
Separately unlocking 91
Trunk lid emergency release 89

Trunk lid

Closing 89
Message in display 272

Turn signal lamps

Replacing bulbs 290, 291

Turn signals 47

Additional in mirrors 290
Cleaning lenses 251
Front bulbs 290, 292, 294
Indicator lamps 23