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Contents


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


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


Introduction ......................................... 23


Safety ................................................... 41


Opening and closing ........................... 77


Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 101


Lights and windshield wipers .......... 119


Climate control ................................. 137


Driving and parking .......................... 155


On-board computer and displays .... 261


Stowage and features ...................... 331


Maintenance and care ...................... 363


Breakdown assistance ..................... 379


Wheels and tires ............................... 397


Technical data ................................... 441


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Index


1, 2, 3 ... 115 V socket ...................................... 348
12 V socket


see Sockets


360° camera


4ETS


Function/notes ............................. 225


see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)


4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive) .................................................. 246


ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)


Display message ............................ 283
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 319


Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification ................. 145
Active Blind Spot Assist


Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 273
Display message ............................ 306
Function/information .................... 237
Trailer towing ................................. 240


Active Curve System


Display message ............................ 303
Function/notes ............................. 209
Active Driving Assistance package . 237
Active Lane Keeping Assist


Activating/deactivating (on- board computer) ............................ 273
Display message ............................ 306
Function/information .................... 241
Trailer towing ................................. 243
Active light function ......................... 125
Active Parking Assist


Display message ............................ 307
Function/notes ............................. 218
Important safety notes .................. 217
Towing a trailer .............................. 221
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist


Display message ............................ 290
Function/notes ................................ 69


Adaptive Damping System


see ADS (Adaptive Damping System)


Adaptive Highbeam Assist


Display message ............................ 298
Function/notes ............................. 125
Switching on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 275
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 450
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)


Function/notes ............................. 209


Air bags


Display message ............................ 294
Front air bag (driver, front passenger) ....................................... 46
Important safety notes .................... 44
Knee bag .......................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp .................................. 48
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Side impact air bag .......................... 47
Window curtain air bag .................... 48


Air-conditioning system


see Climate control Air filter (display message) .............. 301
AIR FLOW ........................................... 146
AIRMATIC package


ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 209
Function/notes ............................. 209
Level control .................................. 210


Air vents


Glove box ....................................... 152
Important safety notes .................. 151
Rear ............................................... 152
Setting ........................................... 151
Setting the center air vents ........... 151
Setting the side air vents ............... 152
see Climate control


Alarm system


Ambient lighting


see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)


Setting the brightness (on-board computer) ...................................... 275
Setting the color (on-board computer) ...................................... 275


AMG adaptive sport suspension system ................................................ 212
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 278


Anti-lock braking system


see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)


Anti-theft alarm system


see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Approach/departure angle .............. 190
Ashtray ............................................... 346
Assistance menu (on-board computer) .......................................... 272
ASSYST PLUS


Displaying a service message ........ 369
Hiding a service message .............. 369
Notes ............................................. 368
Resetting the service interval display ........................................... 369
Service message ............................ 368
Special service requirements ......... 369


ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)


Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function ........................................... 75
Switching off the alarm .................... 75


ATTENTION ASSIST


Activating/deactivating ................. 273
Display message ............................ 302
Function/notes ............................. 230
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 269
Audio system


see separate operating instructions


Authorized Centers


see Qualified specialist workshop


Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center


see Qualified specialist workshop


Authorized workshops


see Qualified specialist workshop


AUTO lights


Display message ............................ 298
see Lights


Automatic engine start (ECO start/ stop function) .................................... 162
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO start/stop function) .......................... 162
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 120
Automatic transmission


Automatic drive program ............... 169
Changing gear ............................... 168
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 165
Display message ............................ 312
Drive program display .................... 165


Index


Driving tips .................................... 168
Emergency running mode .............. 173
Engaging drive position .................. 167
Engaging neutral ............................ 166
Engaging park position automatically ................................. 166
Engaging reverse gear ................... 166
Engaging the park position ............ 165
Kickdown ....................................... 168
Manual drive program .................... 171
Overview ........................................ 165
Problem (malfunction) ................... 173
Program selector button ................ 169
Pulling away ................................... 160
Shift ranges ................................... 170
Starting the engine ........................ 159
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 169
Trailer towing ................................. 168
Transmission position display ........ 165
Transmission positions .................. 167


Automatic transmission emergency mode ............................... 173
Axle load, permissible (trailer towing) ............................................... 455


Bag hook ............................................ 337
Ball coupling


Installing ........................................ 255
Removing ....................................... 259
Storing ........................................... 260
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) .................................................... 67
Battery (SmartKey)


Checking .......................................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
Replacing ......................................... 81


Battery (vehicle)


Charging ........................................ 387
Display message ............................ 300
Important safety notes .................. 385
Jump starting ................................. 389
Overview ........................................ 385


Blind Spot Assist


Activating/deactivating ................. 273
Display message ............................ 306


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Index


Notes/function .............................. 233
Trailer towing ................................. 235
see Active Blind Spot Assist


BlueTEC


Adding DEF .................................... 177
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 448
Brake Assist


see BAS (Brake Assist System)


Brake fluid


Brake lamps


Brakes


Display message ............................ 289
Notes ............................................. 450


Changing bulbs .............................. 132
Display message ............................ 296


ABS .................................................. 66
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 69
BAS .................................................. 67
BAS PLUS ........................................ 67
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 450
Display message ............................ 283
Driving tips .................................... 183
High-performance brake system .... 184
Important safety notes .................. 183
Maintenance .................................. 184
Parking brake ................................ 180
Warning lamp ................................. 318


see Flat tire see Towing away


see Changing bulbs


Breakdown


Bulbs


California


Important notice for retail customers and lessees .................... 24


Calling up a malfunction


see Display messages


Car


Care


see Vehicle


Carpets .......................................... 377
Car wash ........................................ 370
Display ........................................... 374
Exhaust pipe .................................. 374
Exterior lights ................................ 373


Gear or selector lever .................... 376
Interior ........................................... 374
Matte finish ................................... 372
Night View Assist Plus ................... 375
Notes ............................................. 369
Paint .............................................. 371
Plastic trim .................................... 375
Power washer ................................ 371
Rear view camera .......................... 373
Roof lining ...................................... 377
Seat belt ........................................ 377
Seat cover ..................................... 376
Sensors ......................................... 373
Steering wheel ............................... 376
Trim pieces .................................... 376
Washing by hand ........................... 371
Wheels ........................................... 372
Windows ........................................ 372
Wiper blades .................................. 373
Wooden trim .................................. 376


Cargo compartment cover


Notes/how to use ......................... 338


Cargo compartment enlargement


Important safety notes .................. 335


Cargo compartment floor


Opening/closing ............................ 342
Stowage well (under) ..................... 342


Cargo net


Attaching ....................................... 340
Important safety information ......... 340
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 337
Car keys


see SmartKey Car wash (care) ................................. 370
CD player/CD changer (on-board computer) .......................................... 270
Center console


Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36


Central locking


Automatic locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 276
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 79


Changing bulbs


Brake lamps ................................... 132
High-beam headlamps ................... 130
Important safety notes .................. 128
Low-beam headlamps .................... 130


Overview of bulb types .................. 129
Parking lamps ................................ 131
Removing/replacing the cover (front wheel arch) .......................... 129
Side marker lamps ......................... 131
Standing lamps (front) ................... 131


Child-proof locks


Important safety notes .................... 64
Rear doors ....................................... 65


Children


Child seat


In the vehicle ................................... 60
Restraint systems ............................ 60
Special seat belt retractor ............... 62


LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ............................................ 63
Top Tether ....................................... 63
Cigarette lighter ................................ 346
Cleaning


Mirror turn signal ........................... 373
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 374


Climate control


Automatic climate control (3- zone) .............................................. 142
Controlling automatically ............... 145
Cooling with air dehumidification . . 145
Defrosting the windows ................. 149
Defrosting the windshield .............. 148
Dual-zone automatic climate control ........................................... 139
Important safety notes .................. 138
Indicator lamp ................................ 145
Information on using 3-zone automatic climate control .............. 144
Maximum cooling .......................... 148
Notes on using automatic climate control ........................................... 141
Overview of systems ...................... 138
Problems with cooling with air dehumidification ............................ 145
Problem with the rear window defroster ........................................ 150
Rear control panel ......................... 142
Setting the air distribution ............. 147
Setting the airflow ......................... 147
Setting the air vents ...................... 151
Setting the climate mode (AIR FLOW) ............................................ 146


Index


Setting the temperature ................ 146
Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ............................................ 150
Switching on/off ........................... 144
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 150
Switching the rear window defroster on/off ............................ 149
Switching the ZONE function on/ off .................................................. 148
Coat hooks ......................................... 340
Cockpit


Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST ....... 68
COMAND


ON&OFFROAD menu ..................... 252
see separate operating instructions


COMAND display


Cleaning ......................................... 374
Combination switch .......................... 123
Combined cargo cover and net ........ 339
Compass


Calling up ....................................... 362


Consumption statistics (on-board computer) .......................................... 267
Convenience closing feature .............. 93
Convenience opening feature ............ 93
Coolant (engine)


Checking the level ......................... 367
Display message ............................ 299
Filling capacity ............................... 451
Important safety notes .................. 451
Temperature (on-board computer) . 278
Temperature gauge ........................ 263
Warning lamp ................................. 326


Cooling


see Climate control


Cornering light function


Display message ............................ 295
Function/notes ............................. 125


Crash-responsive emergency lighting ............................................... 128
Cruise control


Activating ....................................... 193
Activation conditions ..................... 192
Cruise control lever ....................... 192
Deactivating ................................... 194


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Index


Display message ............................ 309
Driving system ............................... 192
Function/notes ............................. 192
Important safety notes .................. 192
Storing and maintaining current speed ............................................. 193


Cup holder


Center console .............................. 344
Important safety notes .................. 343
Rear compartment ......................... 344
Temperature controlled ................. 344
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28


Dashboard


Data


see Instrument cluster


Dashboard lighting


see Instrument cluster lighting


see Technical data


Daytime running lamps


Display message ............................ 297
Function/notes ............................. 120
Switching on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 274


Dealerships


see Qualified specialist workshop Declarations of conformity ................. 27
DEF


Adding ........................................... 177
Display message ............................ 302
Filling capacity ............................... 449
Important safety notes .................. 448


Delayed switch-off


Exterior lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 275
Interior lighting .............................. 276
Diagnostics connection ...................... 27
Diesel .................................................. 447
Differential locks (display message) ............................................ 304
Digital speedometer ......................... 267
DIRECT SELECT lever


see Automatic transmission


Display messages


ASSYST PLUS ................................ 368
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 282
Driving systems ............................. 302
Engine ............................................ 299
General notes ................................ 282
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 282
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 315
Lights ............................................. 295
Safety systems .............................. 283
SmartKey ....................................... 314
Tires ............................................... 310
Vehicle ........................................... 312


Distance display (on-board computer) .......................................... 272
Distance recorder


see Trip odometer Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 328
Distance warning function


Activating/deactivating ................. 272
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 328


DISTRONIC PLUS


Activating ....................................... 196
Activation conditions ..................... 196
Cruise control lever ....................... 196
Deactivating ................................... 201
Display message ............................ 308
Displays in the multifunction display ........................................... 202
Driving tips .................................... 202
Function/notes ............................. 194
Important safety notes .................. 194
Setting the specified minimum distance ......................................... 200
Warning lamp ................................. 328


Automatic locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 276
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 86
Central locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....................................... 79
Control panel ................................... 40
Display message ............................ 313
Emergency locking ........................... 87
Emergency unlocking ....................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 84
Opening (from inside) ...................... 85


Doors


Overview .......................................... 84
Power closing feature ...................... 86


Downhill Speed Regulation


see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) Drinking and driving ......................... 182
Drinks holder


see Cup holder


Drive program


Automatic ...................................... 169
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 165
Manual ........................................... 171
Off-road program (vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD package) ........................................ 248
Off-road program (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 248
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 279
see On-road programs


Driver's door


Driving abroad


see Doors


Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 369
Symmetrical low beam .................. 120


Driving in mountainous terrain


Approach/departure angle ............ 190


see Off-road driving


Driving safety systems


ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 69
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) ............................................... 67
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 68
Distance warning function ............... 68
Electronic brake force distribution ... 73
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) .......................................... 70
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ........................................... 70
Important safety information ........... 66
Overview .......................................... 65
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 73
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75


Index


Driving systems


360°camera .................................. 225
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 237
Active Curve System ...................... 209
Active Driving Assistance package ......................................... 237
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 241
Active Parking Assist ..................... 217
ADS ............................................... 209
AIRMATIC package ........................ 209
AMG adaptive sport suspension system ........................................... 212
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 230
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 233
Cruise control ................................ 192
Display message ............................ 302
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 194
HOLD function ............................... 207
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 235
Level control (vehicles with AIRMATIC package) ....................... 210
Level control (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package) ................ 204
On-road programs .......................... 243
PARKTRONIC ................................. 213
Rear view camera .......................... 221


Automatic transmission ................. 168
Brakes ........................................... 183
Break-in period .............................. 156
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 202
Downhill gradient ........................... 183
Drinking and driving ....................... 182
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................. 186
Driving on flooded roads ................ 185
Driving on sand .............................. 189
Driving on wet roads ...................... 185
Driving over obstacles ................... 189
Exhaust check ............................... 182
Fuel ................................................ 182
General .......................................... 182
Hydroplaning ................................. 185
Icy road surfaces ........................... 186
Limited braking efficiency on salted roads ................................... 184
Off-road driving .............................. 187
Off-road fording ............................. 185


Driving lamps


Driving off-road


see Daytime running lamps


Driving tips


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Index


Snow chains .................................. 401
Symmetrical low beam .................. 120
Tire ruts ......................................... 189
Towing a trailer .............................. 253
Traveling uphill ............................... 190
Wet road surface ........................... 183


DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)


Display message ............................ 305
Function/notes ............................. 246


DVD audio


DVD video


Operating (on-board computer) ..... 270


Operating (on-board computer) ..... 270


EASY-ENTRY feature


Activating/deactivating ................. 277
Function/notes ............................. 112


EASY-EXIT feature


Crash-responsive ........................... 113
Function/notes ............................. 112
Switching on/off ........................... 277
EASY-PACK load-securing kit ........... 340
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)


Display message ............................ 285
Function/notes ................................ 73


ECO start/stop function


Automatic engine start .................. 162
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 162
Deactivating/activating ................. 163
General information ....................... 161
Important safety notes .................. 161


Electronic Stability Program


see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)


Emergency release


Driver's door .................................... 86
Vehicle ............................................. 86


Emergency spare wheel


Important safety notes .................. 436
Points to remember ....................... 437
Removing ....................................... 437
Storage location ............................ 437
Technical data ............................... 439


Emergency Tensioning Devices


Function ........................................... 59
Safety guidelines ............................. 43


Emergency unlocking


Emissions control


Tailgate ............................................ 91


Service and warranty information .... 24


Engine


Check Engine warning lamp ........... 325
Display message ............................ 299
ECO start/stop function ................ 161
Engine number ............................... 444
Irregular running ............................ 164
Jump-starting ................................. 389
Starting problems .......................... 164
Starting the engine with the SmartKey ....................................... 159
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 160
Switching off .................................. 180
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 394


Engine electronics


Engine oil


Problem (malfunction) ................... 164


Adding ........................................... 366
Additives ........................................ 450
Checking the oil level ..................... 365
Checking the oil level using the dipstick .......................................... 366
Display message ............................ 300
Filling capacity ............................... 450
Notes about oil grades ................... 449
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 365
Temperature (on-board computer) . 278
Viscosity ........................................ 450


ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)


AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 279
Deactivating/activating ................... 71
Display message ............................ 283
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 70
Function/notes ................................ 70
Important safety information ........... 71
Trailer stabilization ........................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 321


ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ................................................ 70
Exhaust check ................................... 182
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 374


Exterior lighting


Exterior mirrors


see Lights


Adjusting ....................................... 113
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 114
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 114
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 114
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 277
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 114
Setting ........................................... 114
Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 116
Storing the parking position .......... 115
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 334


Filler cap


see Fuel filler flap First-aid kit ......................................... 380
Flat tire


MOExtended tires .......................... 382
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 381
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 383
Floormat ............................................. 362
Folding the rear bench seat forwards/back .................................. 335
Fording


Off-road ......................................... 185
On flooded roads ........................... 185


Fuel


Additives ........................................ 446
Consumption statistics .................. 267
Displaying the current consumption .................................. 267
Displaying the range ...................... 267
Driving tips .................................... 182
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 448
Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 263
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 445
Important safety notes .................. 445
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 445
Problem (malfunction) ................... 176
Quality (diesel) ............................... 447
Refueling ........................................ 173
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 445


Index


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Fuel filler flap


Opening/closing ............................ 174
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 301
Fuel level


Calling up the range (on-board computer) ...................................... 267


Fuel tank


Fuses


Capacity ........................................ 445
Problem (malfunction) ................... 176
see Fuel tank


Allocation chart ............................. 395
Before changing ............................. 395
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 395
Fuse box in the engine compartment ................................. 395
Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 395
Important safety notes .................. 394
see Fuses


Garage door opener


Clearing the memory ..................... 361
Important safety notes .................. 359
Opening/closing the garage door .. 361
Programming (button in the rear- view mirror) ................................... 359


Gear indicator (on-board computer) .......................................... 278
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 442
Glove box ........................................... 333
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (definition) ......................................... 419


Handbrake


see Parking brake Hazard warning lamps ...................... 124
Headlamps


Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 368
Cleaning system (capacity) ............ 452
Cleaning system (function) ............ 125
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 452
Fogging up ..................................... 127
see Automatic headlamp mode


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Index


Head restraints


Adjusting ....................................... 104
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 105
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 105
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 106
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 106
Luxury ............................................ 105


Heating


see Climate control


High-beam headlamps


Changing bulbs .............................. 130
Display message ............................ 296
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off ................................. 126
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Hill start assist .................................. 161
HOLD function


Deactivating ................................... 208
Display message ............................ 305
Function/notes ............................. 207


Hood


Closing ........................................... 365
Display message ............................ 313
Important safety notes .................. 364
Opening ......................................... 364
Hydroplaning ..................................... 185


Ignition lock


see Key positions Immobilizer .......................................... 75
Indicator lamps


see Warning and indicator lamps Insect protection on the radiator .... 365
Instrument cluster


Overview .................................. 33, 263
Warning and indicator lamps ....................................... 34, 316
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 263
Interior lighting ................................. 127
Automatic control .......................... 127
Delayed switch-off (on-board computer) ...................................... 276
Emergency lighting ........................ 128
Manual control ............................... 128
Overview ........................................ 127
Reading lamp ................................. 127


Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 275
Setting the color of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ......... 275


Jack


Storage location ............................ 380
Using ............................................. 423


Jump-start (engine)


see Jump starting (engine) Jump starting (engine) ...................... 389


KEYLESS-GO


Convenience closing feature ............ 94
Display message ............................ 315
Locking ............................................ 79
Start/Stop button .......................... 158
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Unlocking ......................................... 79


KEYLESS-GO .................................. 158
SmartKey ....................................... 157


Key positions


Kickdown


Driving tips .................................... 168
Manual drive program .................... 172
Knee bag .............................................. 47


Lamps


see Warning and indicator lamps


Lane detection (automatic)


see Lane Keeping Assist


Lane Keeping Assist


Activating/deactivating ................. 273
Display message ............................ 306
Function/information .................... 235
see Active Lane Keeping Assist Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 279
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors ................................................ 63
Level control (display message) ...... 303


Level control (vehicles with AIRMATIC package)


Basic settings ................................ 211
Function/notes ............................. 210
Important safety notes .................. 210


Level control (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package)


Basic settings ................................ 205
Function/notes ............................. 204
Important safety notes .................. 204


License plate lamp (display message) ............................................ 297
Light function, active


Display message ............................ 298


Lights


Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off . 276
Active light function ....................... 125
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 120
Cornering light function ................. 125
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Hazard warning lamps ................... 124
High beam flasher .......................... 124
High-beam headlamps ................... 124
Light switch ................................... 120
Low-beam headlamps .................... 121
Parking lamps ................................ 122
Rear fog lamp ................................ 122
Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ...................................... 275
Setting the color of the ambient lighting (on-board computer) ......... 275
Standing lamps .............................. 123
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off ................................. 275
Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board computer) ...................................... 274
Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch-off on/off (on- board computer) ............................ 275
Switching the surround lighting on/off (on-board computer) .......... 275
Turn signals ................................... 123
see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting see Lights


Index


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Light sensor (display message) ....... 298
Loading guidelines ............................ 332
Locking


see Central locking


Locking (doors)


Automatic ........................................ 86
Emergency locking ........................... 87
From inside (central locking button) ............................................. 85


Locking centrally


see Central locking


Locking verification signal (on- board computer) ............................... 276
Low-beam headlamps


Changing bulbs .............................. 130
Display message ............................ 295
Setting for driving abroad (symmetrical) ................................. 120
Switching on/off ........................... 121


LOW RANGE


Display message ............................ 304
Off-road gear ................................. 250
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 250
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load- securing kit) ....................................... 341
Lumbar support


Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 107
Luxury head restraints ..................... 105


M+S tires ............................................ 400
Maintenance


see ASSYST PLUS


Malfunction message


see Display messages


Matte finish (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 372
mbrace


Call priority .................................... 354
Display message ............................ 289
Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 354
Downloading routes ....................... 358
Emergency call .............................. 351
Geo fencing ................................... 358
Important safety notes .................. 350
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 357


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MB info call button ........................ 353
Remote vehicle locking .................. 356
Roadside Assistance button .......... 353
Search & Send ............................... 355
Self-test ......................................... 351
Speed alert .................................... 358
System .......................................... 351
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 359
Vehicle remote malfunction diagnosis ....................................... 357
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 356


Mechanical key


Function/notes ................................ 80
Locking vehicle ................................ 87
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 86
Memory card (audio) ......................... 270
Memory function ............................... 116
Message memory (on-board computer) .......................................... 282
Messages


see Display messages


Mirrors


see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)


Mobile phone


Menu (on-board computer) ............ 270


Modifying the programming (SmartKey) ........................................... 80
MOExtended tires .............................. 382
Mounting wheels


Lowering the vehicle ...................... 426
Mounting a new wheel ................... 425
Raising the vehicle ......................... 423
Removing a wheel .......................... 425
Securing the vehicle against rolling away ................................... 422


Operation ....................................... 270
see separate operating instructions


Multifunction display


Function/notes ............................. 265
Permanent display ......................... 274


Multifunction steering wheel


Operating the on-board computer . 264
Overview .......................................... 35


MP3


Navigation


Menu (on-board computer) ............ 268
see separate operating instructions


Night View Assist Plus


Activating/deactivating ................. 231
Cleaning ......................................... 375
Problem (malfunction) ................... 233


Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ................................................ 156


Occupant Classification System (OCS)


Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test ............................... 51


Occupant safety


Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Important safety notes .................... 42


Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test ............................... 51


Odometer


Off-road driving


see Trip odometer


Checklist after driving off-road ...... 188
Checklist before driving off-road .... 188
General information ....................... 187
Important safety notes .................. 187
Traveling uphill ............................... 190


OCS


Off-road program (vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD package)


Function/notes ............................. 248


Off-road programs (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package)


Displays in the COMAND display ... 252
Function/notes ............................. 248
Off-road program 1 ........................ 249
Off-road program 2 ........................ 249


Off-road system


4MATIC .......................................... 246
DSR ............................................... 246
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 250


Off-road 4ETS .................................. 71
Off-road ABS .................................... 66
Off-road ESP® .................................. 72
Off-road program (vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD package) ........................................ 248
Off-road programs (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 248


Oil


see Engine oil


On and Offroad menu (on-board computer) .......................................... 278
On-board computer


AMG menu ..................................... 278
Assistance menu ........................... 272
Audio menu ................................... 269
Convenience submenu .................. 277
Displaying a service message ........ 369
Display messages .......................... 282
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 202
Factory settings submenu ............. 278
Important safety notes .................. 262
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 274
Lighting submenu .......................... 274
Menu overview .............................. 266
Message memory .......................... 282
Navigation menu ............................ 268
On and Offroad menu .................... 278
Operation ....................................... 264
RACETIMER ................................... 279
Service menu ................................. 273
Settings menu ............................... 274
Standard display ............................ 266
Telephone menu ............................ 270
Trip menu ...................................... 266
Vehicle submenu ........................... 276
Video DVD operation ..................... 270


On-road programs


AUTO program ............................... 244
Function/notes ............................. 243
Snow program ............................... 245
SPORT program ............................. 244
Trailer program .............................. 245


Opening and closing the side trim panels ................................................. 132
Operating system


see On-board computer Outside temperature display ........... 264


Index


15


Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature


Rear side windows ........................... 65


Paint code number ............................ 443
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 371
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel


Opening/closing .............................. 98
Opening/closing the roller sunblind ........................................... 99
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Resetting ......................................... 99


Panorama sliding sunroof


Important safety notes .................... 96
Parking ............................................... 179
Important safety notes .................. 179
Parking brake ................................ 180
Position of exterior mirror, front- passenger side ............................... 115
Rear view camera .......................... 221
see PARKTRONIC


Parking aid


Active Parking Assist ..................... 217
see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC


Parking brake


Display message ............................ 286
Electric parking brake .................... 180
Warning lamp ................................. 324
see Parking brake


Parking lamps


Switching on/off ........................... 122
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 131
PARKTRONIC


Deactivating/activating ................. 215
Driving system ............................... 213
Function/notes ............................. 213
Important safety notes .................. 213
Problem (malfunction) ................... 217
Range of the sensors ..................... 214
Trailer towing ................................. 216
Warning display ............................. 215


PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ...................................................... 48


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Index


Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 375
Power closing feature ......................... 86
Power washers .................................. 371
Power windows


see Side windows


PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant protection)


Display message ............................ 289
Operation ......................................... 54


PRE-SAFE® Brake


Activating/deactivating ................. 272
Display message ............................ 291
Function/notes ................................ 73
Warning lamp ................................. 328
Product information ............................ 23
Program selector button .................. 169
Protection of the environment


General notes .................................. 23


Pulling away


Trailer ............................................ 160


Pulling away (automatic transmission) ..................................... 160


Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27


RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 279
Radar sensor system


Activating/deactivating ................. 277
Display message ............................ 305
Radiator cover ................................... 365
Radio


Selecting a station ......................... 269
see separate operating instructions


Radio-controlled devices (installing) .......................................... 362
Reading lamp ..................................... 127
Rear axle level control (AMG adaptive sport suspension system) .............................................. 212
Rear compartment


Setting the air vents ...................... 152


Rear fog lamp


Switching on/off ........................... 122


Rear seats


Rear view camera


Adjusting ....................................... 106


Cleaning instructions ..................... 373
Function/notes ............................. 221
Switching on/off ........................... 222


Rear-view mirror


Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 113
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 114


Rear window defroster


Problem (malfunction) ................... 150
Switching on/off ........................... 149


Rear window wiper


Replacing the wiper blade .............. 134
Switching on/off ........................... 133


Refueling


Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 263
Important safety notes .................. 173
Refueling process .......................... 174
see Fuel


Remote control


Programming (garage door opener) .......................................... 359
Reporting safety defects .................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)


see Fuel


Reserve fuel


Display message ............................ 301
Warning lamp ................................. 325
see Fuel Residual heat (climate control) ........ 150
Restraint system


see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)


Reversing lamps (display message) ............................................ 297
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 25
Roller sunblind


Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel ..................................... 98
Rear side windows ......................... 345
Roof carrier ........................................ 343
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning guidelines) ......................................... 377
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 452
Route (navigation)


see Route guidance (navigation)


Index


17


Route guidance (navigation) ............ 268


Service products


Safety


Safety system


Seat belts


Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Child restraint systems .................... 60
Occupant Classification System (OCS) ............................................... 48


see Driving safety systems


Adjusting the driver's and front- passenger seat belt ......................... 57
Adjusting the height ......................... 57
Belt force limiters ............................ 59
Cleaning ......................................... 377
Correct usage .................................. 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 59
Fastening ......................................... 56
Important safety guidelines ............. 54
Releasing ......................................... 58
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Switching belt adjustment on/off (on-board computer) ...................... 277
Warning lamp ................................. 317
Warning lamp (function) ................... 58
see Seat belts


Seats


Adjusting (electrically) ................... 104
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 104
Cleaning the cover ......................... 376
Correct driver's seat position ........ 102
Folding the rear bench seat forwards/back ............................... 335
Important safety notes .................. 103
Overview ........................................ 103
Seat heating problem .................... 109
Seat ventilation problem ................ 110
Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 116
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 107
Switching seat ventilation on/off . . 109
Securing hooks .................................. 338
Selector lever


Cleaning ......................................... 376
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 373
Service menu (on-board computer) . 273


Brake fluid ..................................... 450
Coolant (engine) ............................ 451
DEF special additives ..................... 448
Engine oil ....................................... 449
Fuel ................................................ 445
Important safety notes .................. 444
Washer fluid ................................... 452


Settings


Factory (on-board computer) ......... 278
On-board computer ....................... 274
Setting the air distribution ............... 147
Setting the airflow ............................ 147
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 279
Side impact air bag ............................. 47
Side marker lamp (display message) ............................................ 297
Side marker lamps (changing bulbs) ................................................. 131
Side windows


Cleaning ......................................... 372
Convenience closing feature ............ 93
Convenience opening feature .......... 93
Important safety information ........... 92
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Overview .......................................... 92
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96
Resetting ......................................... 94


Sliding sunroof


Important safety notes .................... 96
Opening/closing .............................. 97
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Resetting ......................................... 98
see Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel


SmartKey


Changing the battery ....................... 81
Changing the programming ............. 80
Checking the battery ....................... 81
Convenience closing feature ............ 94
Convenience opening feature .......... 93
Display message ............................ 314
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 79
Important safety notes .................... 78
Loss ................................................. 83
Mechanical key ................................ 80
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 157


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Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83
Starting the engine ........................ 159


Information .................................... 401
Snow drive program ....................... 245


Snow chains


Sockets


Center console .............................. 347
General notes ................................ 347
Luggage compartment ................... 348
Rear compartment ......................... 348


Spare wheel


see Emergency spare wheel Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Special seat belt retractor .................. 62
Speed, controlling


see Cruise control


Speedometer


Digital ............................................ 267
In the Instrument cluster ......... 33, 263
Segments ...................................... 264
Selecting the unit of measurement ................................ 274
see Instrument cluster


SRS


see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)


SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)


Display message ............................ 291
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 324
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43


SUV


Standing lamps


Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 297
Switching on/off ........................... 123


Start/stop function


see ECO start/stop function Starting (engine) ................................ 159
STEER CONTROL .................................. 75
Steering (display message) .............. 314
Steering wheel


Adjusting (electrically) ................... 111
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 110
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 264
Cleaning ......................................... 376


Important safety notes .................. 110
Paddle shifters ............................... 169
Steering wheel heating .................. 111
Storing settings (memory function) ........................................ 116


Steering wheel heating


Problem (malfunction) ................... 112
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 169
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 279
Stowage areas ................................... 332
Stowage compartments


Armrest (under) ............................. 334
Center console .............................. 334
Cup holders ................................... 343
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 334
Glove box ....................................... 333
Important safety information ......... 333
Stowage net ................................... 335
Stowage net ....................................... 335
Stowage space


Center console (rear) ..................... 334
Summer tires ..................................... 400
Sun visor ............................................ 345
Surround lighting (on-board computer) .......................................... 275
Suspension tuning


AMG adaptive sport suspension system ........................................... 212
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 279


(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 26


Switching air-recirculation mode on/off ................................................. 150
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 75


Tachometer ........................................ 264
Tailgate


Display message ............................ 313
Emergency unlocking ....................... 91
Important safety notes .................... 87
Limiting the opening angle ............... 91
Opening/closing (automatically from inside) ...................................... 90
Opening/closing (automatically from outside) ................................... 89


Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 88
Opening dimensions ...................... 452
Power closing .................................. 86


Tail lamps


Tank content


Technical data


Display message ............................ 296


Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 263


TELEAID


Capacities ...................................... 444
Emergency spare wheel ................. 439
Information .................................... 442
Tires/wheels ................................. 426
Trailer loads ................................... 455
Vehicle data ................................... 452


Call priority .................................... 354
Downloading destinations (COMAND) ..................................... 354
Downloading routes ....................... 358
Emergency call .............................. 351
Geo fencing ................................... 358
Important safety notes .................. 350
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 357
MB info call button ........................ 353
Remote vehicle locking .................. 356
Roadside Assistance button .......... 353
Search & Send ............................... 355
Self-test ......................................... 351
Speed alert .................................... 358
System .......................................... 351
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 359
Vehicle remote malfunction diagnosis ....................................... 357
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 356


Telephone


Accepting a call ............................. 271
Display message ............................ 314
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 270
Number from the phone book ........ 271
Redialing ........................................ 271
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 271


Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load- securing kit) ....................................... 341
Temperature


Coolant .......................................... 263
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 278
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 278


Index


19


Outside temperature ...................... 264
Setting (climate control) ................ 146


Theft deterrent systems


ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Immobilizer ...................................... 75
Through-loading ................................ 335
Time


see Separate Operator's Manual Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 279
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 383
Tire pressure


Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 406
Checking manually ........................ 405
Display message ............................ 310
Maximum ....................................... 404
Notes ............................................. 403
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 384
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 384
Recommended ............................... 402
see Tire pressure


Tire pressure loss warning system


Important safety notes .................. 405
Restarting ...................................... 406


Tire pressure monitoring system


Checking the tire pressure electronically ................................. 408
Function/notes ............................. 406
Restarting ...................................... 409
Warning lamp ................................. 329
Warning message .......................... 409


Tires


Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 420
Average weight of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 419
Bar (definition) ............................... 418
Changing a wheel .......................... 421
Characteristics .............................. 418
Checking ........................................ 399
Definition of terms ......................... 418
Direction of rotation ...................... 422
Display message ............................ 310
Distribution of the vehicle occupants (definition) .................... 421
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................... 418
DOT (Department of Transportation) (definition) ............ 419


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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) (definition) ..................................... 419
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (definition) ..................................... 419
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (definition) ..................................... 419
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) (definition) ......................... 419
Important safety notes .................. 398
Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment (definition) ...... 419
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 419
Labeling (overview) ........................ 415
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 420
Load index ..................................... 417
Load index (definition) ................... 420
M+S tires ....................................... 400
Maximum loaded vehicle weight (definition) ..................................... 419
Maximum load on a tire (definition) ..................................... 420
Maximum permissible tire pressure (definition) ....................... 420
Maximum tire load ......................... 417
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 420
MOExtended tires .......................... 400
Optional equipment weight (definition) ..................................... 420
PSI (pounds per square inch) (definition) ..................................... 420
Replacing ....................................... 421
Service life ..................................... 400
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 420
Speed rating (definition) ................ 419
Storing ........................................... 422
Structure and characteristics (definition) ..................................... 418
Temperature .................................. 414
TIN (Tire Identification Number) (definition) ..................................... 420
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 420
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 420
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 419
Tire size (data) ............................... 426
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 415
Tire tread ....................................... 399
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 420


Total load limit (definition) ............. 421
Traction ......................................... 414
Traction (definition) ....................... 421
Tread wear ..................................... 414
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar noseweight) (definition) ................. 421
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards ...................................... 413
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (definition) .................... 419
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 420
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 421
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 419
see Flat tire Top Tether ............................................ 63
Towing


Important safety guidelines ........... 391
Installing the towing eye ................ 392
Removing the towing eye ............... 393
With the rear axle raised ................ 393


Towing a trailer


Active Parking Assist ..................... 221
Axle load, permissible .................... 455
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 374
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 257
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 258
Driving tips .................................... 253
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) .......................................... 72
Important safety notes .................. 253
Installing the ball coupling ............. 255
Mounting dimensions .................... 454
Power supply ................................. 260
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 160
Removing the ball coupling ............ 259
Shift range ..................................... 168
Storing the ball coupling ................ 260
Trailer drive program ..................... 245
Trailer loads ................................... 455


With both axles on the ground ....... 393


Towing away


Tow-starting


Emergency engine starting ............ 394
Important safety notes .................. 391


Trailer coupling


see Towing a trailer


Trailer loads and drawbar noseweights ...................................... 259


Index


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Trailer towing


Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 240
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 243
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 235
PARKTRONIC ................................. 216
Permissible trailer loads and drawbar noseweights ..................... 259
Transfer case ..................................... 173
Transmission


see Automatic transmission Transmission position display ......... 165
Transmission position display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 165
Transporting the vehicle .................. 393
Traveling uphill


Brow of hill ..................................... 191
Driving downhill ............................. 191
Maximum gradient-climbing capability ....................................... 191
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 376
Trip computer (on-board computer) .......................................... 267
Trip odometer


Calling up ....................................... 266
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 268
see Trip odometer


see Tailgate


Trunk


Turn signals


Display message ............................ 295
Switching on/off ........................... 123
see Turn signals


TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (definition) ......................................... 421
Type identification plate


see Vehicle identification plate


Unlocking


Emergency unlocking ....................... 86
From inside the vehicle (central unlocking button) ............................. 85


Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 345
Vehicle


Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 312
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individual settings .......................... 274
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 410
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 87
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 79
Lowering ........................................ 426
Maintenance .................................... 25
Parking for a long period ................ 182
Pulling away ................................... 160
Raising ........................................... 423
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 422
Towing away .................................. 391
Transporting .................................. 393
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 86
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 79
Vehicle data ................................... 452


Vehicle battery


see Battery (vehicle) Vehicle data ....................................... 452
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 452
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 87
Vehicle identification number


see VIN Vehicle identification plate .............. 443
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 302
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 380
Video


Operating the DVD ......................... 270
VIN ...................................................... 443


Warning and indicator lamps


ABS ................................................ 319
Brakes ........................................... 318
Check Engine ................................. 325
Coolant .......................................... 326
Distance warning ........................... 328
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 328


Windshield wipers


Problem (malfunction) ................... 136
Rear window wiper ........................ 133
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 133
Switching on/off ........................... 132


Winter driving


Slippery road surfaces ................... 186
Snow chains .................................. 401


Winter operation


General notes ................................ 400
Overview ........................................ 400
Radiator cover ............................... 365
Snow drive program ....................... 245


M+S tires ....................................... 400


Winter tires


Wiper blades


Cleaning ......................................... 373
Important safety notes .................. 133
Replacing ....................................... 133
Replacing (rear window) ................ 134
Replacing (windshield) ................... 134


Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) ...................................... 376
Workshops


see Qualified specialist workshop


22


Index


ESP® .............................................. 321
ESP® OFF ....................................... 322
Fuel tank ........................................ 325
Overview .................................. 34, 316
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp .................................. 48
Reserve fuel ................................... 325
Seat belt ........................................ 317
SRS ................................................ 324
Tire pressure monitor .................... 329
Warranty ............................................ 442
Washer fluid


Display message ............................ 314
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 426
Wheel chock ...................................... 422
Wheels


Changing a wheel .......................... 421
Checking ........................................ 399
Cleaning ......................................... 372
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 422
Emergency spare wheel ................. 436
Important safety notes .................. 398
Interchanging/changing ................ 421
Mounting a new wheel ................... 425
Mounting a wheel .......................... 422
Overview ........................................ 398
Removing a wheel .......................... 425
Storing ........................................... 422
Tightening torque ........................... 426
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 426


Window curtain air bag


Display message ............................ 292
Operation ......................................... 48


Windows


Windshield


see Side windows


Defrosting ...................................... 148
Infrared reflective .......................... 362
see Windshield


Windshield washer fluid


see Windshield washer system


Windshield washer system


Adding washer fluid ....................... 368
Filling capacity ............................... 452
Notes ............................................. 452


Protection of the environment

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