2008 Mercedes-benz R Class Owners Manual

your health.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

! To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded gasoline is not available and low octane fuel is used, follow these precautions: 앫 Have the fuel tank only partially filled with unleaded regular gasoline and fill up with premium unleaded gasoline as soon as possible.

앫 Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceler-

ation.

앫 Do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two persons and no luggage.

앫 Do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain.

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Fuel requirements

Gasoline engine Only use premium unleaded fuel. 앫 The octane number (posted at the

pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON): (RON+MON)/2. This is also known as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%. The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents. Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used.

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These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements, such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.

Diesel engine Only use commercially available vehicular ULTRA-LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL (15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM). To prevent malfunctions, diesel fuel with improved cold flow characteristics is offered in the winter months. Check with your fuel retailer.

! Do not fill the tank with gasoline. Do not blend diesel fuel with gasoline or kerosine. The fuel system and engine will otherwise be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Gasoline additives (gasoline engine)

A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build-up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up of carbon deposits. After an extended period of using fuels without such additives carbon deposits can build up, especially on the intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to engine performance problems such as: 앫 Warm-up hesitation 앫 Unstable idle 앫 Knocking/pinging 앫 Misfire 앫 Power loss

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Coolants

The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides: 앫 Corrosion protection 앫 Freeze protection 앫 Boiling protection (by increasing the

boiling point)

The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately -35°F (-37°C) and corrosion protection.

! Add premixed coolant solution only. Adding water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze separately from each other, could cause engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -35°F (-37°C), the boiling point of the cool- ant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C). The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase boil-over protec- tion. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for replacement interval.

In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasolines which contain these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Refer to Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for a listing of approved product(s). Follow directions on product label. Do not blend other specific fuel additives with fuel. This only results in unnecessary costs and may be harmful to the engine operation.

! Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending additional fuel additives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Coolant system design and coolant used determine the replacement interval. The replacement interval published in the Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solu- tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level. For information on other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 50% anticorrosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze protection to approximately -35°F [-37°C]). If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protection to approximately -49°F [-45°C]), the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution. Therefore, do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze. If the coolant level is low, water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage). Please make sure the mixture is in accordance with label instructions.

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the

aluminum parts. Failure to use such anti- corrosion/antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life. Therefore, the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle: MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze agent.

Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity

Approximate freeze protection

-35°F (-37°C)

Model R 320 CDI 4MATIC 5.0 US qt (4.75 l) R 3501
5.0 US qt (4.75 l) R 350 4MATIC 5.0 US qt (4.75 l) R 550 4MATIC2
5.6 US qt (5.25 l) 1 USA only. 2 Canada only.

-49°F (-45°C) 5.5 US qt (5.2 l) 5.5 US qt (5.2 l) 5.5 US qt (5.2 l) 6.1 US qt (5.8 l)

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*

Both the windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* are supplied from the windshield washer reservoir. The windshield washer reservoir has a ca- pacity of approximately 8.0 US qt (7.6 l). 왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water (or concentrate and com- mercially available premixed wind- shield washer solvent/antifreeze, depending on ambient temperatures).

Warning!

Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma- ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned.

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Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water: 앫 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts

water (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] water)

For temperatures below freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze: 앫 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts

solvent (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] solvent)

Index

ABS 99

Indicator lamp 414, 415
Messages in the multifunction

display 429

Accelerator position, automatic

transmission 197

Accessory weight 393
Accident 63
Active head restraint 86, 133, 477
Air bags 72

Children 73, 89
Front, Driver 75
Front, Passenger 75
Messages in the multifunction

display 438–441

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) 77

Safety guidelines 74
Side impact 76
Window curtain 76

Air conditioning, Cooling 219, 233
Air conditioning refrigerant 538

Air conditioning system see

Climate control or Automatic climate control (3-zone)*

Air distribution 213, 228
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air pressure, Tires 393
Air pump, Electric 499
Air recirculation mode 216, 231
Air vents, Front 208, 214, 222, 228
Air vents, Rear 220, 236, 239, 240
Air volume 214, 229
AIRMATIC* 276

Messages in the multifunction

display 464, 465

Alarm system see Anti-theft systems Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 467, 497
All-wheel drive see Permanent four-wheel

drive 281

Anticorrosion/antifreeze 541, 544
Antiglare, Interior rear view mirror 203
Antiglare, Auto-dimming rear view

mirrors* 203

Anti-theft systems 106

Anti-theft alarm system 106
Immobilizer 106

Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Arm rests, Second-row 137
Armrest storage compartments

Front 306
Rear* 306
Telephone* tray 306

Ashtrays 311
Aspect ratio 393
ATF 360
AUDIO menu 165

CD operation 167
Radio operation 166
Satellite radio* operation 166

Audio search function 182
Auto-dimming*, Rear view mirrors 203
Automatic antiglare for rear view

mirrors* 203

Automatic central locking, Control

system 183

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Index

Automatic climate control (3-zone)* 222

Air conditioning, Cooling 233
Air conditioning refrigerant 538
Air distribution 228
Air recirculation mode 231
Air vents, Front 222, 228
Air vents, Rear 236, 239, 240
Air volume 229
Control panel, Front 224
Control panel, Rear 236
Deactivating system 226
Defogging 230
Defrosting 229
Maximum cooling, MAXCOOL 231
Rear passenger compartment 236
Residual heat utilization (REST) 235

Automatic transmission 190
Accelerator position 197
Automatic shift program 200
Emergency operation (limp-home

mode) 202

Gear ranges 199
Gear selector lever 53, 190
Gear shifting malfunctions 202
Hill start assist system 198
Kickdown 197
Program mode selector switch 200
Shifting procedure 193
Starting the engine 53
Steering wheel gearshift control 201
Transmission fluid level 360
Transmission positions 194

Automatic headlamp mode 144
Automatic lighting control, Interior

Automatic transmission fluid see ATF AUX-socket 304

lighting 151

Automatic locking when driving 126
Automatic shift program 200

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Backrest

Seat 44
Seat, Lumbar support 132
Seat, Multicontour* 132

Backup lamps

Messages in the multifunction

display 455–460

Replacing bulbs 480

Bar 394
BAS 101

Lamps in instrument cluster 414
Messages in the multifunction

display 429
Batteries, SmartKey

Check lamp 110, 113
Checking battery condition 118

Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Checking battery condition 118

Battery, Vehicle 503

Charging 510
Disconnecting and connecting 505
Jump starting 511
Removing and installing 505

Bead 394
Beverage holder see Cup holder

Index

Bleeding the fuel system (diesel

engine) 502

Bolts, Spare wheel 498
Bottle opener 309
Brake Assist System see BAS Brake fluid 539

Checking 355
Messages in the multifunction

display 447

Brake lamp

Cleaning lenses 407
Messages in the multifunction

display 455–460

Replacing bulbs 480

Brake pads 340

Messages in the multifunction

display 445

Brakes 340

Warning lamp 415

Break-in the vehicle 338
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs

CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 17
California retail buyers and lessees,

Central locking switch 126
Certification label 524, 525
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator

Important notice for 11
Call priority, Tele Aid* 328
Can holder see Cup holder Capacities and recommended

fuel/lubricants 536

Card holder 32, 309
Cargo compartment

Tie-down rings 290

Cargo compartment cover blind 299
Cargo net* 301
Cargo tie-down rings 290
Carpets, Cleaning 411
Catalytic converter (gasoline

engine) 349

CD changer* 167, 304
CD player 167
Center console 31
Central locking 183
Automatic 126
Locking/unlocking from the

inside 126

lamp 417, 418

Checking tire pressure electronically

Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada only) 379

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS), (USA only) 376

Child safety

Infant and child restraint systems 88

Children in the vehicle 87

Air bags 73, 89
Blocking rear door window

operation 97

Indicator lamp, Front passenger front

air bag 81

Infant and child restraint

systems 91, 92

LATCH-type child seat anchors 91
Occupant Classification System

(OCS) 77

Cigarette lighter 313

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Index

Climate control 208

Control and operation of radio

Coolant 360, 537, 541

Air conditioning, Cooling 219
Air conditioning refrigerant 538
Air distribution 213
Air recirculation mode 216
Air vents, Front 208, 214
Air vents, Rear 220
Air volume 214
Control panel, Front 210
Control panel, Rear 220
Deactivating system 212
Defogging 216
Defrosting 214
Rear passenger compartment 220
Residual heat utilization (REST) 219

Clock 26, 176
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 394
Collapsible tire 471, 532
Collapsible wheel chock 471
Combination switch 58, 59, 61, 147
Compass 334

Control system 180

transmitters 348
Control system 157

Multifunction display 157
Multifunction steering wheel 158
Resetting to factory default 171

Control system menus 160

AIRMATIC*/Compass 168
AUDIO 165
Distance warning function* 185
Distronic* (Canada only) 168
NAV* 167
Settings 170
Standard display 164
TEL* 187
Trip computer 185
Vehicle status message memory 169

Control system submenus 161, 163

Comfort* 183
Instrument cluster 174
Lighting 177
Time/Date 176
Vehicle 180

Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio

and quantity 541

Capacities 537
Checking coolant level 360
Messages in the multifunction

display 448–450

Temperature 350

Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 148

Messages in the multifunction

display 456

Replacing bulbs 480, 481

Cruise control 257
Activating 258
Messages in the multifunction

display 430
Cup holders 308

Front center console 308
Rear center console* 310

Curb weight 394
Customer Assistance Center see CAC

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D Date display, Setting 176
Daytime running lamp mode 145

Setting 177

Deep water see Standing water Defogging windshield 216, 230
Defrosting, Front 214, 229
Defrosting, Rear 207
Delayed shut-off

Exterior lamps 179
Interior lighting 180

Department of Transportation see DOT Diesel engine

Bleeding fuel system 502
Preglow indicator lamp 29

Diesel fuel see Fuel Difficulties

While driving 62
With starting 55

Digital speedometer 157, 165
Dimensions, Vehicle 534
Direction of rotation (tires) 365

Index

Displays

Distronic* (Canada only) 262

Digital speedometer 157, 165
Distronic* (Canada only) 168, 265
Maintenance service indicator

message 400

Messages in the multifunction

display 427–466

Multifunction display 157
Outside temperature 155, 157, 165
Selecting 175
Showing malfunctions 169
Symbol messages 444
Text messages 429
Vehicle status message memory 169
Vehicle system settings, Control

system 161, 163, 170

Distance to empty (range), Trip

computer 185

Distance warning function* (Canada

only) 185

Activating 268
Cleaning system sensor 407
Control system 267
Deactivating 271
Distance warning function* 275
Driving hints 273
Messages in the multifunction

display 431

Warning and indicator lamps 265

Door

Entry lamps 153
Locking, In an emergency 475
Locking/unlocking,

KEYLESS-GO* 113

Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 110
Messages in the multifunction

display 452

Opening from the inside 118
Opening from the outside 112
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 328
Unlocking, Mechanical key 474

Door control panel 36
Door handle 36
Door windows see Power windows DOT 388, 394

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Index

Drinking and driving 339
Driving 50

Abroad 348
Hydroplaning 344
In winter 346, 398
Instructions 50, 339
Problems 62
Safety systems 99
Systems 257
Through standing water 347
With Distronic* 273

Driving off 56
Driving safety systems

ABS 99
BAS 101
EBP 105
ESP® 101
ETS/4-ETS 103
Driving systems 257
AIRMATIC* 276
Cruise control 257
Distronic* (Canada only) 262
Parktronic* 281
Rear view camera* 285

Driving tips 197

Kickdown 197

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Easy-entry/exit feature* 128

Control system 184

EBP 105

Indicator and warning lamps 416

Electric air pump 499
Electrical fuses see Fuses Electrical system, Technical data 533
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP Electronic Stability Program see ESP® Electronic Traction System see ETS/4-ETS Emergency calls

Tele Aid* 323

Emergency, In case of

Battery, Jump starting 511
First aid kit 467
Flat tire 492
Fuses 518
Hazard warning flasher 150
Instrument cluster, Indicator

lamps 414–422

Roadside Assistance 12, 325
Towing the vehicle 513

Emergency operation

Locking/unlocking the vehicle 474
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 328
Tailgate, Opening from the

inside 120

Emergency operation (Limp-Home

Mode) 202

Emergency tensioning device see ETD Emission control 350

Information label 525
System warranties 10

Engine

Belt layout 526
Break-in recommendations 338
Cleaning 405
Compartment 356
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 417
Maximum engine speed 155, 527
Number 525
Starting 53
Tachometer 29, 155
Technical data 527
Turning off 66

Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil 358, 538
Adding 359, 538
Additives 538
Changing 359, 538
Checking level 358
Consumption 358
Filler neck 359
Recommended engine oils and

filters 538

ESP® 101

Messages in the multifunction

display 435–436

Warning lamp 27, 419

ETD 85

Safety guidelines 74

ETS/4-ETS 103
Extending cargo compartment 292
Exterior rear view mirrors 48, 203

Power folding* 204
Synchronizing 204

Fastening the seat belts 50
Filler neck, Engine oil 359
First aid kit 467
Flat tire 492

Collapsible tire 471, 498, 532
Jacking up the vehicle 493
Lowering the vehicle 501
Mounting the spare wheel 498
Preparing the vehicle 493
Spare wheel 471, 498, 532

Floormats 335
Fluids

Automatic transmission

fluid 360, 536

Brake fluid 355, 536, 539
Capacities 536
Engine coolant 355, 360, 537, 541
Engine oil 358, 536, 538
Power steering fluid 536
Windshield washer and headlamp

cleaning* system 362, 538

Index

Fog lamp, Front see Corner-illuminating

front fog lamps*

Fog lamp, Rear 147

Messages in the multifunction

display 458

Replacing bulbs 480

Fog lamps 146
4MATIC see Permanent four-wheel

drive 281

Front air bags 75
Front defroster 214, 229
Front lamps see Headlamps Front passenger front

air bag 75, 77, 82, 425

Front passenger front air bag

off indicator lamp 31, 75, 77, 82, 425

Front seat head restraints see

Head restraints

Front towing eye 515

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Index

Fuel 352, 537, 539

Fuses 518

Additives 540
Capacities, Fuel tank 537
Consumption statistics 185
Filling the tank 352
Fuel filler flap and cap 352
Fuel gauge 29
Fuel reserve warning lamp 29, 424
Premium unleaded

gasoline 352, 539, 540

Requirements, Octane rating 540

Fuel cap

Messages in the multifunction

display 452
Fuel filler flap 352

Locking/unlocking 352
Opening 352
Opening in an emergency 475

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 536

Fuse box, Cargo compartment 519
Fuse box, Engine compartment 519
Fuse box, Passenger compartment 520
Fuse chart 467, 518
Fuse extractor 467, 518
Replacing 518
Spare fuses 467, 518

Garage door opener 329
Gasoline see Fuel GAWR 394
Gear range

Automatic transmission 199
Limiting 199
Shifting into optimal 202

Gear selector lever 25, 53, 190

Gearshift pattern 53, 190
Message in the display 437
Messages in the multifunction

display 437
Position 193
Shifting procedure 193
Transmission position 194

Global locking/unlocking see

Key, SmartKey Glove box 304
Good visibility 203
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Trailer Weight see GTW Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GTW 394
GVW 394
GVWR 394

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H Halogen headlamps see Headlamps Hands-free microphone 33
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 411
Hazard warning flasher 150
Head restraints

Active head restraint 86, 133
Front seats 45
Rear seats 135, 136

Headlamp cleaning system* 203, 362

Reservoir capacity 538

Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed

shut-off, Exterior lamps

Headlamps

Automatic headlamp mode 144
Bi-Xenon* 481
Cleaning lenses 407
Cleaning system* 203, 362
Halogen 481
Light sensor, Messages in the multifunction display 455
Manual headlamp mode 144
Messages in the multifunction

display 455–460

Replacing bulbs 480, 481
Switch 58, 143

Headliner, Cleaning 411
Heated seats see Seats Heated steering wheel* 318
High beam flasher 58, 148
High beam headlamps Indicator lamp 29
Messages in the multifunction

display 456
Replacing 480
Switching on 58, 147

High mounted brake lamp 481
Hinged quarter windows* see

Power windows

Hood 356

Messages in the multifunction

display 452
Opening 356

Hooks

Loading 291

Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control or

Automatic climate control (3-zone)*

Hydroplaning 344

Index

Identification label see Labels Ignition 40, 53, 66
Immobilizer 106
Indicator lamps see Lamps, Indicator and

warning

Infant and child restraint systems see

Children in the vehicle

Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation

pressure

Information button see Tele Aid* Infrared reflecting windshield* 336
Inside door handle 118
Instrument cluster 26, 154

Illumination brightness 154
Lamps 414
Messages in the multifunction

display 427–466

Multifunction display 157
Selecting language 174

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Index

Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,

Illumination brightness

Instrument panel see Instrument cluster Instruments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting 150

Delayed switch-off 180
Interior rear view mirror 48
Antiglare position 203
Auto-dimming* 203

Key, Mechanical 474
Key, SmartKey 110

Batteries 118, 479
Battery check lamp 110
Checking battery condition 118
Closing the power windows

Remote control 110
Replacing batteries 479
Selective settings 112
Starter switch positions 39
Starting the engine 53
Turning off the engine 66
Unlocking and opening, Power

(Convenience closing feature) 245

tailgate* 121

Closing the tilt/sliding panel*

Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Interior storage spaces see Storage com-

(Convenience closing feature) 245

partments

Intermittent wiping

Windshield wipers 60

Jack 467, 469, 470
Jacking up the vehicle 493
Jump starting 511

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Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*

(Convenience closing feature) 245

Closing, Power tailgate* 124
Factory settings 112
Locking/unlocking 38, 67, 110
Locking/unlocking, Global

setting 112

Loss of 118
Messages in the multifunction

display 453–454

Opening the power windows

(Summer opening feature) 244

Opening the tilt/sliding panel*

(Summer opening feature) 244

Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*

(Summer opening feature) 244

Batteries 118, 479
Battery check lamp 113
Checking battery condition 118
Closing the power windows

(Convenience closing feature) 245

Closing the tilt/sliding panel*

(Convenience closing feature) 245

Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*

(Convenience closing feature) 245

Closing/locking, Power

tailgate* 124

Factory settings 116
Important notes 115
Locking/unlocking 39, 67, 113
Locking/unlocking, Global

setting 117

Loss of 118

Messages in the multifunction

display 453–454

Opening the power windows

(Summer opening feature) 244

Opening the tilt/sliding panel*

(Summer opening feature) 244

Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*

(Summer opening feature) 244

Remote control 113
Replacing batteries 479
Selective settings 117
Start/stop button 41
Starter switch positions 39, 41
Starting the engine 54
Turning off engine 66
Unlocking and opening, Power

tailgate* 121

Kickdown 197
Kilopascal 394

Index

Labels 524

Certification label 524
Emission control information 525
Engine number 525
Paint code 524
Vehicle Identification Number

(VIN) 525

Lamps, exterior 481

Front 481
Light sensor, Messages in the multi-

function display 455

Messages in the multifunction

display 455–460

Rear 481

Lamps, Indicator and warning

ABS 27, 414, 415
Brakes 27, 415
Center console 31, 425
CHECK ENGINE 29, 417, 418
Distance warning lamp* 266
Engine diagnostics 29, 417, 418
ESP® 27, 419
Front passenger front

air bag off 76, 77, 81, 82, 425

Fuel reserve 29, 424
High beam headlamps 29
Instrument cluster 26, 414
Parktronic* 283, 284
Preglow indicator, Diesel engine 29
Seat belt telltale 29, 82, 420
Seat heating* 139
Seat ventilation* 140
SRS 29, 70, 85, 424
Turn signals 27

Language, Setting 174
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Children in the vehicle Leather upholstery, Cleaning and

care of 412

License plate lamps 481

Messages in the multifunction

display 457

Replacing bulbs 481, 488

Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 410
Light sensor

Messages in the multifunction

display 455

Lighter see Cigarette lighter

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Index

Lighting

Parking lamps 143

Lighting, Exterior and interior 143
Limp-home mode 202, 417, 418
Loading see Vehicle loading Loading terminology 393
Locator lighting 146, 178
Lock buttons, KEYLESS-GO* Outside door handle 68

Loss of keys, Mechanical key 118
Loss of keys, SmartKey 118
Loss of keys, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 118

Loss of Service and Warranty Information

Booklet 523

Low beam headlamps

Maintenance 12, 400

Calling up service indicator

display 402

Clearing service indicator

message 401

Maintenance System 400
Resetting service indicator 402
Service indicator message 400
Service term exceeded 401

Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps Maximum cooling, MAXCOOL see Auto-

matic climate control (3-zone)*

Maximum inflation pressure, Tires 395
Maximum load rating, Tires 395
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,

Messages in the multifunction

Tires 395

display 455–460

Replacing bulbs 483
switching on 58, 143

Lubricants 536

Mechanical key 474
Memory function* 141

Menus see Control system menus Messages in display see Multifunction dis-

play messages

Microphone, Hands-free 33
Mirrors

Adjusting 48
Auto-dimming* 203
Exterior rear view mirrors 48
Interior rear view mirror 48, 203

Mobile phone see Telephone* MON 540
Multicontour seats* 132
Multifunction display 157

Changing settings see Control system

menus and Control system submenus

Selecting language 174
Standard display 161

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Multifunction display

messages 427–466
ABS 429, 436
AIRMATIC* 465
Brake fluid 447
Brake pads 445
Coolant 448–450
Cruise control 430
Doors 452
EBP 446
Engine coolant 448–450
ESP® 435, 436
Fog lamps, Front 456
Fog lamps, Rear 458
Front passenger front air

bag 438–441

Fuel cap 452
Gear selector lever 437
Headlamps 455–460
Hood 452
Key, SmartKey 454
Key, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 453, 454

Lamps 457
Lamps, exterior 455
Low tire pressure 442, 462, 463
Parking brake 446
Parking lamps 458
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 453
SRS 437
Tele Aid* 461
Telephone* 461
Windshield washer fluid 461

Multifunction steering wheel 30, 158

Button operation 158

Navigation system* 167

See separate COMAND system

operating instructions

Net, Cargo* 301
Net, Parcel 307
Neutral gear position, Automatic

transmission 190, 194

New vehicle, Break-in period 338
Night security illumination 146, 179
Normal occupant weight 395
Number, Vehicle Identification

(VIN) 524, 525

Index

Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant distribution 395
Occupant safety 70

Active head restraint 86
Air bags 72
Children and air bags 73, 89
Children in the vehicle 87
Fastening the seat belts 50
Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp 77, 81, 82

Infant and child restraint systems 88
LATCH-type child seat anchors 91
OCS 77
OCS, Messages in the multifunction

display 438–441

Seat belts 50, 74

OCS 77

Messages in the multifunction

display 438

Self-test 82

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Index

Odometer 155, 157
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level Oil see Engine oil One-touch gearshifting 201
Operating safety 16
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 407
Outside temperature see Displays Overdue maintenance service term 401
Overhead control panel 33
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) 349

Paintwork code 524
Paintwork, Cleaning 404
Panic alarm 98
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding

panel* 252
Cleaning 410
Convenience closing feature 245
Opening/closing 253
Roller sunblinds 252
Stopping 253
Summer opening feature 244
Synchronizing 255

Parcel nets 307
Parking 64, 343
Parking brake 56, 65

Lamps, Indicator and warning 415
Messages in the multifunction

display 446
Releasing 56

Parking lamps 481

Messages in the multifunction

display 458

Replacing bulbs 480

Parktronic* (Parking assist) 281
Cleaning system sensors 408
Minimum distance 283
Range 282
Sensor cover 408
Switching on/off 284
System malfunction 285
System sensors 282
Warning indicators 283

Parts service 522
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see

Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp

Passenger compartment 347

Fuse box 520
Interior lighting 150

Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 339
Permanent four-wheel drive 281
Phone see Telephone* Plastic and rubber parts, Cleaning 410
Poly-V-belt drive Layout 526

Positions (Memory function*) see

Seats 142

Power assistance 340
Power outlets 314
Power seats see Seats Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 248

Convenience closing feature 245
Opening/closing 248
Stopping 245
Summer opening feature 244
Synchronizing 250

Power washer 404

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Index

Power windows

Cleaning 409
Convenience closing feature 245
Door windows 241
Hinged quarter windows* 243
Opening/closing 241
Rear door windows, Blocking

operation 97

Summer opening feature 244
Synchronizing, Door windows 244

Practical hints 413
Premium unleaded gasoline 539
Problems

While driving 62
With starting see Starting difficulties With the vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 395
Program mode see Automatic transmis-

sion, Automatic shift program Program mode selector switch

Automatic shift program 200

PSI 395
Push-starting see Tow-starting

Quarter windows see Power windows

Radio

AUDIO menu, Control system 166
Selecting station 166
Selecting station (satellite*) 166

Radio transmitters 348
Range (distance to empty) 187
Reading lamp 151, 152
Rear automatic climate control* 236
Rear center console* 315
Rear climate control* 220
Rear door window sunshade* 207
Rear door windows

Blocking operation 97
Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear seat ashtray see Ashtrays 311
Rear seat head restraints see Head

restraints 135

Rear towing eye 516

Rear view camera* 285

Cleaning 408
Lens, Cleaning 408

Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear view mirrors, Automatic

antiglare* 203

Rear window defroster 207
Rear window wiper/washer 61
Rear windows see Power windows Recommended tire inflation

pressure 395

Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele

Aid*) 329

Refrigerant, Air conditioning 538
Refueling 352
Regular checks 354
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale Remote control

SmartKey 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 113

Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 328

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Index

Replacing bulbs 480

Backup lamps 480, 481, 487
Brake lamps 480, 481, 487
Fog lamps, Front 480, 481, 483, 485
Fog lamp, Rear 480, 481, 487, 488
Headlamps 480, 481, 483
License plate lamps 480, 481, 487,

488

Reset tool

Active head restraints,

Depository 478

Residual heat utilization 235
Restraint system

See Children in the vehicle See SRS See Infant and child restraint systems

Low beam headlamps 480, 481, 483
Parking lamps 480, 481, 483, 485,

Reverse gear position, Automatic

transmission 190, 194

487, 488

Side marker lamps, Front 480, 487
Side marker lamps, Rear 480, 481,

487, 488

Standing lamps 480, 481, 483, 485,

487, 488

Tail lamps 480, 481, 487
Turn signal lamps 480, 481, 483,

485, 487

Reporting safety defects 18
Reset button, In instrument cluster 154

Rims 395, 529
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance button see Tele Aid* Roller sunblinds, Panorama roof* 252
RON 540
Roof rack* 288
Rubber parts, Cleaning 410
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 374

Safety

Driving safety systems 99
Occupant safety 70
Reporting safety defects 18

Safety belts see Seat belts Satellite radio* 166
Scissors-type vehicle jack 470
Seat belt force limiter 85
Seat belt height adjustment 52
Seat belts 82

Children in the vehicle 87
Cleaning 411
Fastening 50
Height adjustment 52
Proper use of 52, 84
Safety guidelines 74
Telltale 29, 82, 420

Seat heating* see Seats 140
Seat ventilation* see Seats Seating capacity 367

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Seats 128

Adjusting 43
Easy entry/exit feature 128
Heating* 139
Memory function* 141
Multicontour seat* 132
Ventilation* 140
Securing cargo 290
Selector lever see Gear selector lever Self-test

Lamps in the instrument cluster 414
OCS 82
Tele Aid* 323

Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service

indicator message 402

Service life

Tires 364
Vehicle battery 503

Service, Parts 522
Service see Maintenance Service system see Maintenance System

Settings

AIRMATIC* 276
Clock 176
Comfort functions* 183
Control system menus 160, 162
Control system

submenus 161, 163, 171

Date 176
Distance warning function* 185
Factory, SmartKey 112
Factory, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 116

Individual, Vehicle 170
Instrument cluster 174
Language, multifunction display 175
Lighting 177
Memory function* 141
Resetting all, Control system 171
Selective, SmartKey 112
Selective, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 117

Time 176
Vehicle level control* 277

Index

Shift program mode, Automatic

transmission 200

Shifting, Automatic transmission 190
Side impact air bags 76
Side marker lamps

Cleaning lenses 407
Messages in the multifunction

display 458

Replacing bulbs 480, 481

Side windows see Power windows Sidewall 395
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 113

Snow chains 399
Snow tires see Winter tires Spare fuses 467
Spare wheel 471, 532

Inflating 499
Mounting 493
Wheel bolts 467, 498

Speed settings

Cruise control 261
Distronic* (Canada only) 268

Speedometer 27
Spinning see Tires, Direction of rotation

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Index

SRS 84

Indicator lamp 424
Messages in the multifunction

display 437

Standing lamps

Replacing bulbs 480, 481

Standing water, Driving through 347
Starter switch 24, 39

Positions 39

Starting difficulties, Engine 55
Starting, Engine 53
Steering column 46, 47
Steering wheel

Adjusting, Electrically* 47
Adjusting, Manually 46
Buttons 158
Cleaning 411
Heating* 318

Steering wheel gearshift control

Automatic transmission 201

Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 329

Storage compartments 34, 304

Armrest, Front 306
Armrest, Rear* 306
Cup holders 308
Door pockets 34
Front center console 305
Glove box 304
Parcel nets 307
Second-row seats, In front of 307
Third-row 307
Storing tires 365
Stranded vehicle 517
Submenus see Control system submenus Sun visors 205
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding

sunroof* 248

Sunshades*

Rear door windows 207

Symbols used in this Operator’s

Manual 15

Tachometer 29, 155

Overspeed range 155

Tail lamps 487

Cleaning lenses 407
Messages in the multifunction

display 455–460

Replacing bulbs 481

Tailgate

Closing 119
Closing from the outside (vehicles

without KEYLESS-GO*) 124

Opening 119, 120
Opening from the inside, Electrically* 121, 123
Opening from the inside,

Manually 120

Opening from the outside 120
Unlocking and opening with

KEYLESS-GO* 121

Unlocking with SmartKey 121

Tar stains 404

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Index

Technical data 538

Messages in the multifunction

Temperature

Air conditioning refrigerant 538
Brake fluid 537, 539
Coolant 537, 541
Dimensions, Vehicle 534
Electrical system 533
Engine 527
Engine oil 536, 538
Engine oil additives 538
Fuel requirements 540
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 536
Gasoline additives 540
Premium unleaded gasoline 539
Rims 529
Tires 529
Weights 535
Windshield washer and headlamp

cleaning* system 538, 544

Tele Aid* 322

Call priority 328
Emergency calls 323
Hands-free microphone 33
Information 326
Initiating an emergency call

manually 324

display 461

Remote door unlock 328
Roadside Assistance 325
SOS button 324
Stolen Vehicle Recovery

services 329

System self-check 323

Telephone* 319

Answering a call 188
Changing mobile phone cradle 321
Dialing a number from the phone

book 188

Ending a call 188
Hands-free microphone 33
Inserting in cradle 320
Installing a different mobile phone

cradle 321

Messages in the multifunction

display 461
Operation 187
Phone book* 188
Redialing 189
Rejecting an incoming call 188
Removing from cradle 321

Coolant 164
Display mode, Status indicator 175
Interior temperature, setting see Cli- mate control or Automatic climate control (3-zone)*

Outside temperature 165
Sensor, Interior temperature 225
Sensor, Outside temperature 155

Tether attachment points

Children in the vehicle 87

3-zone automatic climate control* 222
Ticket holder 309
Tie-down rings 290
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 501
Tilt/sliding panel* see Panorama roof with

power tilt/sliding panel*

Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding

sunroof* Time 176
TIN 388, 395
Tire and Loading Information

Placard 367
Terminology 393

Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure

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Index

Checking 373
Checking manually 373
Checking tire pressure electronically, Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada only) 379

Checking tire pressure electronically,

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), (USA only) 376
Recommended tire inflation

pressure 371

Tires 363, 529

Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada only) 379

Air pressure 393
Care and maintenance 364
Cleaning 365
Collapsible tire, Spare wheel 532
Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale, USA only 27
Direction of rotation, Spinning 365
Driving instructions 343
Hydroplaning 344
Important guidelines 363
Important notes, Tire inflation

564

pressure 372

Inflation pressure 371, 373
Inspection 364
Load rating 384, 385, 395
Loading terminology 393
Loading the vehicle 366
Low tire pressure telltale 422
Ply composition and material

used 396

Retreads 363
Rims and tires 529
Rotating 396
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 374
Service life 364
Sizes 529
Snow chains 399
Spare wheel, Collapsible tire 532
Speed rating 345, 386, 396
Storing 365
Temperature 372, 392
Terminology 393
TIN 388, 395
Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS)*, (USA only) 376

Total load limit 396

TPMS malfunction telltale (USA

only) 422

Traction 344, 392, 396
Tread depth 365, 398
Treadwear indicators 365
Vehicle maximum load on 396
Wear pattern 397
Winter tires 398

Tongue Weight Rating see TWR Tools 467
Top tether

Children in the vehicle 87

Towing eye bolts 515
Towing the vehicle 513
Tow-starting 511, 513
TPMS (USA only) 376
Traction 396

ETS/4-ETS, Driving safety

systems 103

Transmission see Automatic transmission Traveling abroad 348
Tread 396
Tread depth 365
Treadwear indicators 396
Trip computer 185
Trip odometer 155

Index

Turn signal lamps

Cleaning lenses 407
Messages in the multifunction

display 460

Replacing bulbs 480

Turn signals 59

Additional in mirrors 481
Bulbs 481
Cleaning lenses 407
Indicator lamps 26

Turning off the engine 66
TWR 396

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards 396

Units, Settings

Speedometer 174

Unlocking the vehicle see Key Upholstery

Cleaning and care of 411

Useful features 304

Vehicle

Battery 503
Break-in period 338
Care 403
Control systems, Settings menu 170
Dimensions 534
Locking/unlocking 38, 67, 110
Locking/unlocking in an

emergency 474

Modifications and alterations,

Operation safety 16

Proper use of 16
Towing 513
Washing 405
Weights 535
Vehicle care 403
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN Vehicle jack 469, 470
Vehicle lighting 355

Vehicle loading 288

Cargo compartment cover blind 299
Cargo net* 301
Cargo tie-down rings 290
Hooks 291
Loading instructions 289
Loading terminology 393
Parcel nets 307
Roof rack* 288

Vehicle maximum load on the tire 396
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele Aid*) 329

Vehicle status message memory

menu 169

Vehicle tool kit 467
Vehicle washing 405
VIN 525
Voice Control System*

Buttons 30
Operation, see separate operating instructions

565

Winter driving

Snow chains 399
Tires 398

Winter driving instructions 346
Winter tires 398
Wiping and washing simultaneously 62
Wood trims, cleaning 412

Index

Warning indicators

Parktronic* 283

Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and

warning

Warning sounds

Distance warning function* 275
Distronic* (Canada only) 266
Exterior lamps 67
Parking brake 57
Parktronic system* 284
Seat belt telltale 85, 420, 421

Warranty coverage 10, 523
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washer reservoir level 362
Washing the vehicle 403
Wear pattern, Tires 397
Weights, Vehicle 535
Wheel

Bolts 498
Change 492
Removing 497
Spare 532
Tightening torque 501

Wheels

Sizes 529

Wheels, Tires and 363
Window curtain air bags 76
Windows see Power windows Windshield

Cleaning 409
Defogging 216, 230
Infrared reflecting* 336
Washer fluid 544

Windshield washer fluid 362

Messages in the multifunction

display 461

Mixing ratio 544
Refilling 362
Reservoir level 362

Windshield washer system 362, 544
Windshield wipers 59

Cleaning wiper blades 409
Fast continuous wiping 60
Fast intermittent wiping 60
Rear window wiper/washer 61
Replacing wiper blades 489
Slow continuous wiping 60
Slow intermittent wiping 60

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