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Trunk lid 101
Windows 241, 242
Windows with SmartKey 243


Cloth upholstery


Cleaning 342
Cockpit 22, 441
Cockpit Management and Data System


see COMAND*


Cold tire inflation pressure 327
Collapsible wheel chock 380
COMAND* 441
COMAND* see separate operating instructions


452


Index


Combination switch 121
High beam flasher 50
Turn signals 50
Windshield wipers 51


Control and operation of radio transmitters 290
Control system 129, 442


AUDIO menu 135
Convenience submenu 154
Display digital speedometer 135
Display outside temperature 135
Functions 130, 133
Instrument cluster


submenu 143, 145
Lighting submenu 149
Menus 132, 133
Multifunction display 129
Multifunction steering wheel 130
NAV* menu 138
Selecting radio system 136
Selecting satellite radio* system 136
Settings menu 140
Standard display menu 134
Submenu Time/Date 145


Submenus 131, 133
TEL* menu 158
Trip computer menu 156
Vehicle status message memory menu 138
Vehicle submenu 153


Controller Area Network see CAN system Convenience submenu 154


Activating


easy-entry/exit feature* 154


Setting key dependency 155
Setting parking position* for


exterior rear view mirror 156


Coolant 301


Adding 301
Anticorrosion/antifreeze


quantity 437


Capacities 431, 432
Checking level 301
Messages in display 364–366
Temperature 292
Temperature gauge 127


Coolant level


Checking 295, 301


Coolant temperature gauge 25
Coolants 437
Cornering fog lamps* 122


Replacing bulbs 391
Switching off 122, 123
Switching on 122, 123


Cruise control 249, 442


Canceling 250
Driving downhill 250
Driving uphill 250
Fine adjustment 251
Message in display 367
Setting current speed 250
Setting speeds 251
Cruise control lever 249
Cruising range, fuel 436
Cup holder


In rear seat armrest 262


Cup holders


Cleaning 341
In front of seat armrest 261


Curb weight 328
Customer Assistance Center see CAC


453


Index


Date (day)


Setting 148


Date (month)


Setting 147


Date (year)


Setting 149


Daytime running lamp mode 119


Setting 150


Deactivating


Exterior lamps 118
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 151
Hazard warning flasher 123
Headlamps 55
Immobilizer 89
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 153
Rear window defroster 177
Residual heat 199
Seat heating* 113
Tow-away alarm* 91


Air conditioning (cooling) 186, 198
Air recirculation mode 185, 196
Alarm 90
Anti-theft alarm system* 90
Automatic climate control* 189
Central locking (control system) 153
Charcoal filter 197
Climate control 179
Climate control system 181
Cruise control 250
Defrost 194
Defrosting 183
Engine with the SmartKey 56
ESP 86


Deep water see Standing water Defogging


Windshield 182, 193


Defrosting 183, 194
Delayed shut-off


Exterior lamps 151
Interior lighting 153


Department of Transportation see DOT Dialing


A number (telephone*) 160


Difficulties


While driving see


Problems while driving


With starting 47


Digital clock 129
Digital speedometer 135
Direction of rotation (tires) 307
Discharged battery


Jump starting 407


Disconnecting


Vehicle battery 405


Display


Messages in display 367


Display elements


Audio system 202


Displays


Digital speedometer 135
Maintenance service indicator 334
Outside temperature 135
Selecting display for status


indicator 144


Showing vehicle status


messages 139


Symbol messages 362
Text messages 354
Vehicle status messages 352


454


Distance to empty (range)


Calling up 158


Door control panel 30
Door entry lamps 125
Door handle 98
Door unlock


With Tele Aid* 273


Doors


Message in display 367
Opening from inside vehicle 98
Opening from the outside 96


DOT 328
Downhill driving


Cruise control 250


Downshifting 166


Manual transmission 163


Drink holder see Cup holders Drinking and driving 283


Driving


Driving abroad 290
General instructions 43, 283
Hydroplaning 286
In winter 288
Problems 53
Safety systems 83
Through standing water 289


Driving abroad 290
Driving instructions 283
Driving off 285
Driving safety systems


4MATIC 88
ABS 83
BAS 84
ESP 85


Driving systems 249


Cruise control 249
Driving safety systems 83


Index


Easy-entry/exit feature* 106


Activating 154


Electrical fuses 413
Electrical outlet in


rear passenger compartment 265


Electrical system


Technical data 428


Electronic Stability Program see ESP Emergency call 911 239
Emergency call system* 267
Emergency calls


Initiating an emergency call 269
With Tele Aid* 268


Emergency operation


(Limp Home Mode) 171


455


Index


Emergency operations


Closing power


tilt/sliding sunroof* 387


Locking the vehicle 384
Opening power


tilt/sliding sunroof* 387


Releasing trunk lid from inside 102
Remote door unlock 273
Unlocking the vehicle 383


Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emission control 291
Emission control information label 420
Ending


A call (telephone*) 160


Engine


Compartment 296
Starting with


automatic transmission* 47


Starting with


manual transmission 46
Starting with the SmartKey,


Engine cleaning 339
Engine compartment 296


Fuse box in 414
Hood 296


Engine malfunction


indicator lamp 25, 346
Engine number 420, 442
Engine oil 297
Adding 299
Additives 433
Checking level 295, 298
Consumption 297
Display messages 298, 368–369
Filler neck,


C 230 Kompressor (all models) 300


Filler neck,


C 240 (all models) and C 320 (all models) 300


Messages in display 298, 368–369
Viscosity 442


automatic transmission* 47


Engine oil level


Starting with the SmartKey, manual transmission 46


Technical data 422
Turning off with the SmartKey 56


Checking 295, 298


456


Engine oils 433
ESP 85, 442


Four wheel electronic


traction system with ESP 88
Messages in display 360–361
Switching off 86
Switching on 87
Warning lamp 25, 348


ETD 67, 442


Safety guidelines 62


Ethanol fuel


At the gas station 293
Requirements 435
Switching fuels 436


Exterior lamp switch 49, 117
Exterior lamps


Delayed shut-off 151
Exterior rear view mirrors


Adjusting 41
Parking position* for 156


F Fahrenheit


Setting temperature units 143


Fastening the seat belts 43
Filler neck


C 230 Kompressor (all models) 300


C 240 (all models) and C 320


(all models) 300


Fine adjustment


Cruise control 251


First aid kit 377
Flat tire 399


Lowering the vehicle 403
Minispare wheel 380
Mounting the spare wheel 399
Preparing the vehicle 399


Flexible fuel vehicles 435
At the gas station 293
Switching fuels 436


Flexible Service System see FSS


Fog lamp, rear


Message in display 373
Replacing bulb 391
Switching on 121


Fog lamps, front


Messages in display 371
Replacing bulbs 391
Switching on 120


Four wheel electronic traction


system (4MATIC) with ESP 88


4MATIC 88
Front air bags 63
Front fog lamps


Indicator lamp 117
Switching on 120


Front lamps


Bi-Xenon* type 395
Halogen-type 393
Messages in display 371–374
Replacing bulbs 391, 393
Switching on 117


Front passenger front air bag


Messages in display 354–357


Index


Front passenger front air bag off


indicator lamp 27, 64, 350–351


Front seat head restraints


Installing, manual seat 108
Installing, power seat* 109
Manual seat 108
Power seat* 108
Removing, manual seat 108
Removing, power seat* 108


Front seats


Heating* 113


FSS (Canada vehicles) 334, 442
Fuel 294


Additives 435
Cruising range 436
E85 (ethanol fuel) 436
Fuel reserve warning lamp 349
Gasoline additives 435
Premium unleaded


gasoline 294, 432, 434


Requirements 434, 435
Switching (Flexible Fuel Vehicle) 436
Technical data 431, 432


457


Index


Fuel additives 435
Fuel cap


Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.


Capacities 431


Message in display 347, 370


Functions (control system) 130, 133


Fuel consumption statistics


After start 157
Since last reset 157


Fuel filler flap 293


Locking 293
Opening in an emergency 385
Unlocking 293


Resetting 141


Fuse box


In engine compartment 414
In trunk 416
Fuse chart 413
Fuse extractor 413, 416
Fuses 413


Fuel gauge 25
Fuel requirements 434
For ethanol fuel 435


Fuel reserve


Warning lamp 25


Fuel tank


Capacity 432
Filler flap 293


Aids for changing fuses 413
Fuse box in engine compartment 414
Fuse box in trunk 416
Fuse chart 413
Fuse extractor 413, 416
Main fuse box in passenger


compartment 414


Spare fuses 413


Garage door opener* 274
Gasoline additives 435
Gasoline see Fuel GAWR 328
Gear range 442


Automatic transmission* 167
Limiting 167
Shifting into optimal 166


Gear range limit


Canceling 166


Gear selector lever 47, 164


Cleaning 341
Lock 47
Position (automatic


transmission*) 129, 164, 168


Gearshift lever 46, 163


458


Index


Global


Locking 96
Unlocking 96


Global Positioning System see GPS Glove box 259
Closing 259
Locking 259
Opening 259
Unlocking 259
Good visibility 172
GPS 443
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GVW 328
GVWR 328


Halogen-type


Front lamp bulbs 393


Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items


Cleaning 341


Hazard warning flasher 123


Switching off 123
Switching on 123
Head restraints 107


Front seats, manual seat 108
Front seats, power seat* 108
Manual seat 37
Power seat* 38
Rear seats 109


Head unit


Time synchronization* with 145


Headlamp cleaning system* 303


Headlamp shut-off delay see


Delayed shut-off, exterior lamps


Headlamps


Automatic control 118
Bi-Xenon* 441
Bi-Xenon* type


Replacing bulbs 395


Cleaning 339
Cleaning system* 172, 303, 439
Halogen-type, replacing bulbs 393
Refilling washer fluid 303
Switching off 55
Switching on 49
Washer fluid 439


Headliner and shelf below rear window


Cleaning 341


Heated seats* 113


459


Index


Height adjustment


Head restraints, manual seat 37
Head restraints, power seat* 38
Rear seat head restraints 109
Seat belts 45
Steering wheel,


electrical* adjustment 40


Steering wheel,


manual adjustment 40


High beam flasher 50, 121
High beam headlamps Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 372
Replacing bulbs 391, 394
Switching on 50, 121


High beam headlamps xenon type*


Replacing bulbs 395


High mounted brake lamp 391
Hood 296


Closing 297
Message in display 370
Opening 296


Horn 23
Hydroplaning 286


460


Identification labels 420


Certification label 420
Emission control information


label 420


Vacuum line routing diagram


label 420


Vehicle Identification Number 420


Ignition 33


Switching on,


automatic transmission* 47


Switching on,


manual transmission 46


Immobilizer 89


Activating 89
Deactivating 89
Indicator lamps see


Lamps, indicator and warning


Infant and child restraint systems 68


Installing 77
LATCH-type child seat anchors 78


Information


About service and warranty 10


Inside door handle 98
Installing


Infant and child restraint systems 77
Ski sack* (Canada only) 255
Towing eye bolt 412
Wiper blades 398


Instrument cluster 24, 126, 443


Cleaning 340
Coolant temperature gauge 127
Illumination 126
Lamps in 344–349
Multifunction display 129
Outside temperature indicator 128
Selecting language 144


Instrument lighting 126
Instruments and controls see Cockpit


Index


Interior lighting 124


Activating automatic control 124
Deactivating automatic control 124
Delayed shut-off 153
Manual operation 124


Interior rear view mirror


Adjusting 41
Antiglare 172


Interior storage spaces 259


Armrest 260
Cup holder in rear seat armrest 262
Cup holders in front of seat


armrest 261
Glove box 259
Parcel net in front


passenger footwell 263


Intermittent wiping 52


Jack 377
Jump starting 407


Key dependency memory


Settings 155


Key positions in starter switch 33
Key, mechanical 383
Key, SmartKey


Battery check lamp 96
Checking the batteries 97
Factory setting 96
Global locking 96
Global unlocking 96
Loss of 98


Messages in display 370
Positions in starter switch 33
Remote control 94
Restoring to factory setting 97
Selective setting 96
Starting the engine,


automatic transmission* 47


Starting the engine,


manual transmission 46
Turning off the engine 56
Unlocking the trunk lid 98
Unlocking with 32


Kickdown 170, 443
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 143
Kilopascal 328
Km/h or mph in speedometer 143


461


Index


Labels, identification 420
Lamp bulbs, exterior 390
Lamp sensor


Message in display 372


Lamps, exterior Front 391
Light sensor 372
Messages in display 371–374
Rear 391


Lamps, indicator and warning


ABS 25, 344
Battery (SmartKey) 96
Brakes 25, 345
Engine diagnostics 346, 349
Engine malfunction 25, 346–347
ESP 25, 348
Front fog lamps 117
Front passenger front


air bag off 27, 64, 350–351


Fuel reserve 25, 349
High beam headlamps 25
Instrument cluster 344–349
Low beam headlamps 25
Maintenance service indicator 334


462


Rear fog lamp 117
Seat belt telltale 25, 349
SRS 25, 59, 349
Turn signals 25


Language


Multifunction display 144
Setting 144


LATCH-type child seat anchors 78


Folding back 79
Folding out 78


Layout of poly-V-belt drive 421
Leather upholstery Cleaning 341
License plate lamps


Messages in display 372
Replacing bulbs 391


Light alloy wheels Cleaning 340
Technical data 425, 426


Light sensor 372
Lighter see Cigarette lighter Lighting 117


Automatic headlamp mode 118
Combination switch 121
Daytime running lamp mode 119
Door entry lamps 125


Exterior lamp switch 117
Front fog lamps 120
High beams 121
Instrument cluster illumination 126
Instruments 126
Interior 124
Locator lighting 120
Low beam 117
Manual headlamp mode 118
Night security illumination 120
Parking lamps 117
Rear fog lamp 121
Settings (control system) 149
Standing lamps 117
Trunk lamp 125


Limiting the gear range 167
Limp Home Mode 171
Loading 252


Cargo tie-down rings* 258
Instructions 257
Roof rack* 252
Split rear bench seat* 255


Loading terminology 327
Loading the vehicle 307


Index


Locator lighting 120


Setting 151
Lock button 443
Locking 54, 94


Automatic while driving 103
Centrally from inside 104
Fuel filler flap 293
Global, SmartKey 96
Glove box 259
Vehicle in an emergency 384


Loss of keys 98
Loss of Service and Warranty


Information Booklet 419


Low beam headlamps Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 372–373
Replacing bulbs 391, 393
Switching on 49


Lowering


Vehicle 403


Lubricants


Technical data 431


Main dimensions 429
Main fuse box


In passenger compartment 414


Mainodometer 129
Maintenance 12, 334


Vehicles with E85 fuel 436


Maintenance service


Calling up the maintenance


service indicator 335


Major service (Service B) 334
Minor service (Service A) 334
Overdue 335
Types 335
When due 334


Maintenance service indicator 334


Calling up 335, 336
Clearing 335, 336


Maintenance System


(U.S. vehicles) 334, 443


Manual headlamp mode 118


Manual operations


Fuel filler flap 385
Interior lighting control 124
Locking the vehicle 384
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 387
Unlocking the driver’s door 383
Unlocking the trunk 384
Unlocking transmission


gear selector lever 386


Manual seat


Adjusting 36
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 37
Adjusting head restraint tilt 37
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Front seat head restraints 108
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36


Manual transmission 162
Gearshift lever 46, 163
Shifting into reverse 163
Starting with 46


463


Index


MAXCOOL maximum cooling 194
Maximum load rating 328
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 328
Maximum tire inflation pressure 328
MB Tex upholstery Cleaning 342


Mechanical key 383
Memory function* 114, 443


Recalling positions from


memory 115


Storing exterior rear view mirror


parking position 116


Storing key dependent settings 115


Menus 130


AUDIO 135
In control system 132, 133
NAV* 138
Settings menu 140
Standard display 134
Submenus 131
TEL* 158
Trip computer 156
Vehicle status message memory 138


Microphone


Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer


Setting 143


Minispare wheel 380, 427
Mirrors


Activating exterior rear view


mirror parking position* 174


Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming* for


interior mirror 173


Auto-dimming* for


rear view mirror 173


Exterior rear view mirror 41
Exterior rear view mirror parking position* 156


Interior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior rear view mirror


parking position* 116


MON 294, 444


Motor Octane Number see MON Mph or km/h in speedometer 143
Multicontour seats* 112
Multifunction display 129, 444
Displaying gear range 167
Selecting language 144
Setting date (day) 148
Setting date (month) 147
Setting date (year) 149


Multifunction display messages


ABS 358
BAS 359
Brake fluid 363
Brake pads 363
Coolant 364–366
Cruise control 367
Display 367
Doors 367
Engine oil 368–369
ESP 360–361
Front passenger front


air bag 354–357


464


Fuel cap 347, 370
Hood 370
Key, SmartKey 370
Lamps, exterior 371–374
Oil 368–369
Parking brake 363
Restraint system 361
Seat belt system 375
SRS 361
Steering gear oil level 375
Tele Aid* 376
Telephone* 376
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 376
Trunk lid 376
Windshield washer fluid 376


Multifunction steering wheel 26, 130, 444


Buttons 130


Index


Navigation system* Operating 138
See separate COMAND* operating instructions


Night security illumination 120


Setting 151


Normal occupant weight 329


Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant distribution 329
Occupant safety 58


Air bags 59
Children and air bags 60
Children in the vehicle 68
Fastening the seat belt 43
Front passenger front air bag off


indicator lamp 75


Infant and child restraint systems 68
LATCH-type child seat anchors 78
OCS 71
Seat belts 43, 62


OCS 71, 444


Self-test 76


Odometer, main 129


Oil level see Engine oil level Oil see Engine oil One-touch gearshifting 166


Canceling gear range limit 166
Downshifting 166
Upshifting 166


Opening


Cup holder, in rear seat armrest 263
Doors from the inside 98
Fuel filler flap 294
Fuel filler flap manually 385
Glove box 259
Hood 296
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*


in an emergency 387


Side windows 241
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 245, 387
Tilt/sliding sunroof*


with SmartKey 247


Trunk 98
Trunk from the inside 100
Trunk from the outside 99
Windows 241
Windows with SmartKey 243


465


Index


Operating


Audio system 201
CD player* 137
COMAND* see separate operating instructions


Navigation system* 138
Radio 136
Radio transmitters 290
Satellite radio* 136
Telephone* 158, 201, 226
Vehicle outside the


USA and Canada 13


Operating safety


Audio system 201
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 339
Outer seats


Paintwork 338
Panic alarm* 81


Panic button on SmartKey 81


Parcel net


In front passenger footwell 263


Parking 54, 285
Parking brake 48, 54


Engaging 54
Message in display 363
Releasing 48


Parking lamps


Messages in display 373


Parking lamps, front


Replacing bulbs 391


Parking lamps, rear


Replacing bulbs 391


Rear seat head restraints 109, 111


Parking position*


Outside temperature 135
Outside temperature indicator 128
Overdue maintenance service 335
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range 444


Exterior rear view


mirrors 116, 156, 174


Parts service 418
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see


Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp


466


Passenger compartment 290


Interior lighting 124
Interior rear view mirror 41
Main fuse box in 414
Parcel net in front


passenger footwell 263


Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 283
Performance


In cold weather 436
In hot weather 436


Phone book*


Loading 160
Quick search 161


Phone number* Dialing 160
Redialing 161


Plastic and rubber parts


Cleaning 342


Playing


CDs 222


Poly-V-belt drive 444


Layout 421


Positions (memory function*)


Recalling from memory 115
Storing into memory 115
Potential problems associated


with underinflated and overinflated tires 316


Power assistance 283
Power seat*


Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Adjusting head restraint height 38
Adjusting head restraint tilt 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38
Adjusting seat height 38
Memory function* 114
Removing/installing front


head restraints 108


Seat fore and aft adjustment 38


Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 245
Power train 444
Power washer 338
Power windows 241


Blocking of rear door


window operation 80


Side windows 241
Synchronizing 244


Practical hints


Collapsible wheel chock 380
First aid kit 377
Fuses 413
Lamp in center console 350
Lamps in instrument cluster 344
Minispare wheel 380
Spare wheel bolts 382
Symbol messages 362
Text messages 354
Towing the vehicle 409
Vehicle jack 377, 379
Vehicle status messages


in the display 352
Vehicle tool kit 377


Premium unleaded gasoline 434
Problems


While driving 53
With vehicle 17


Product information 9
Production options weight 329
Program mode 129
Program mode selector switch 444


Automatic shift program,


automatic transmission* 169


PSI 329


Index


Quick search


Phone book* 161


Radio


Selecting stations 136


Radio operation 209
Radio see Radio operation Radio transmitters,


control and operation 290


Range (distance to empty)


Calling up 158
Reading lamp 124
Rear bench seat


Foldable* 255


Rear door window


Blocking operation 80


Rear fog lamp 391


Bulb 391
Indicator lamp 117
Switching on 121


Rear lamp bulbs


Replacing 397


Rear lamps


Messages in display 371–374


467


Index


Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear outer seats


Reconnecting


Vehicle battery 406


Adjusting head restraint height 109


Recovery services


Rear passenger compartment


For stolen vehicle 274


Adjustable air vents 187, 200


Refrigerant


Rear seat ashtray 264
Rear seat head restraints 109


Adjusting 109
Adjusting tilt 111
Folding back, electrical 110
Folding back, manual 110
Installing 111
Outer seats 111
Placing upright 110
Removing 111


Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 177
Rear window sunshade* 176
Recommended tire


inflation pressure 329


Air conditioning 433


Refueling 293
Regular checks 295
Reinstalling vehicle battery 405
Remote control


SmartKey 94


Remote door unlock


With Tele Aid* 273


Removing


Ski sack* (Canada only) 255
Vehicle battery 405
Vehicle tool kit 377
Wheel 401
Wiper blades 398


468


Replacing


Backup lamp bulbs 397
Brake lamp bulbs 397
Bulbs 390
Fog lamp bulb, rear 397
Front lamp bulbs 391, 393
Fuses 413
High beam bulbs 394
High beam bulbs


(xenon-type* headlamps) 395


License plate lamp bulbs 397
Low beam bulbs 393
Parking lamp bulbs, front 394, 396
Parking lamp bulbs, rear 397
Rear lamp bulbs 391, 397
Side marker lamp bulbs, front 396
Side marker lamp bulbs, rear 397
Standing lamp bulbs, front 394, 396
Standing lamp bulbs, rear 397
Tail lamp bulbs 397
Turn signal lamp bulbs,


front 394, 396


Turn signal lamp bulbs,


rear 397


Wiper blades 398


Index


Reporting


Safety defects 18


Safety


Research Octane Number see RON Reset button in the


instrument cluster 126, 140, 141


Occupant 58


Safety belts see Seat belts Safety defects


Reporting 18


Safety systems Driving 83


Satellite radio


Additional text information 218
general information 214
Manual channel input 216
Storing station 218


Seat belt force limiter 67
Seat belt height adjustment 45
Seat belt height adjustment,


front seats 45
Seat belt system


Message in display 375


Seat belt telltale 25


Resetting


All functions (control system) 140
All functions of a submenu 141
Fuel consumption 158
Maintenance service indicator 336
Trip odometer 127


Residual heat utilization 199
Residual ventilation 199
Restraint system


Message in display 361


Restraint system see Infant and


child restraint systems


Reverse (manual transmission)


Shifting into 163


Rim 329
Rims 424
Roadside Assistance 12
RON 294, 445
Roof rack* 252
Rubber parts


Cleaning 342


Seat belts 64


Cleaning 341
Fastening 43
Height adjustment 45
Proper use of 45, 66
Safety guidelines 62
Telltale 349


Seat cushion depth Adjusting 112


Seat heating*


Switching off 113
Switching on 113
Seating capacity 309
Seats 106


Adjusting 35
Easy entry/exit feature* 106
Heating* 113
Manual seat 36
Multicontour seat* 112
Power seat* 38
Split rear bench seat* 255


Securing cargo


Cargo tie-down rings* 258


469


Index


Selecting


Automatic time change


(summer/winter) 147


Display for status indicator 144
Station (satellite radio) 216


Selecting radio mode 209
Selector lever see gear selector lever Self-test


OCS 76
Tele Aid* 268


Service


Parts 418


Service and Warranty Booklet


Loss of 419


Service and warranty information 10
Service life (tires) 305
Service see Maintenance Service System see FSS Setting


Convenience functions 154
Cruise control 250
Date (day) 148
Date (month) 147
Date (year) 149


470


Daytime running lamp mode 150
Exterior rear view mirror parking position* 116


Higher speed in cruise control 251
Hours (clock) 145
Individual vehicle settings 140
Instrument lighting 126
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 153
Key dependent memory 155
Lamps and lighting


(control system) 149


Language, multifunction display 144
Locator lighting 151
Lower speed in cruise control 251
Miles/kilometers in


speedometer 143
Minutes (clock) 146
Night security illumination 151
Parking position* for exterior


rear view mirrors 156


Speed in cruise control 251
Speedometer display mode 143
Temperature (interior) 181, 191


Temperature indicator 143
Time display mode (clock) 147
Units


Speedometer 143
Temperature 143


Setting current speed 250
Setting the temperature 181
Settings


Convenience functions 154
Factory, SmartKey 96
Individual, SmartKey 155
Lighting (control system) 149
Menus and submenus 131
Resetting all (control system) 140
Resetting in the submenu 141
Selective, SmartKey 96


Settings menu


Functions in 140
Individual vehicle settings 140
Submenus 141


Shift lock 445
Shift program mode 129


Shifting


Side windows


Gear selector lever 47, 164
Gear selector lever positions 168
Gearshift lever 46, 163
Into optimal gear range


(automatic transmission*) 166


Into reverse


(manual transmission) 163


Side impact air bags 64
Side marker lamps, front


Messages in display 371
Replacing bulbs 391


Side marker lamps, rear


Replacing bulbs 391


Side markers


Cleaning 339


Automatic opening 242
Cleaning 340
Closing 241, 242, 243
Closing fully 242
Closing with SmartKey 243
Opening 241, 242, 243
Opening fully 242
Opening with SmartKey 243
Stopping 243
Synchronizing power windows 244


Sidewall 329
Simultaneous wiping and washing


Windshield wipers 52


Single CD mode selector 203
Single wipe 52
Ski sack* (Canada only) 252


Installing 255
Removing 255
Unfolding and loading 252
Unloading and folding 254


Sliding in


Swiveling cup holder,


in front of seat armrest 262


Index


Sliding out


Swiveling cup holder,


in front of seat armrest 261


SmartKey 94


Changing batteries 389
Locking and unlocking 94
Opening and closing the


tilt/sliding sunroof* with 247


Opening and closing the


windows with 243


Unlocking with 32


Snow chains 333
Soft keys


Audio system 204


Sound system* 206
Spare fuses 413
Spare wheel 427


Bolts 382
Mounting 399


Speed


Setting current 250


Speed settings


Cruise control 251


Speedometer 25


Settings units 143


471


Index


Speedometer display mode


Selecting 143


Split rear bench seat* 255
SRS 66, 445


Indicator lamp 25, 349
Message in display 361


Standing lamps, front


Replacing bulbs 391


Standing lamps, rear


Replacing bulbs 391


Standing water


Driving instructions 289


Starter switch 23, 33


Positions 33


Starting difficulties 47
Starting position 33
Starting the engine 46
Station (satellite radio)


Selecting 216


Steering column


Steering gear oil


Message in display 375


Steering wheel


Adjusting 39
Buttons 26
Cleaning 341
Electrical adjustment* 40
Manual adjustment 40


Stolen vehicle


Recovery services 274


Stopping


Tilt/sliding sunroof* 247
Windows 243


Storage compartments


Glove box 259


Storage spaces


Cup holder in rear seat armrest 262
Cup holders in front


of seat armrest 261


Storing


Height adjustment, electrical* 41
Height adjustment, manual 40
Length adjustment, electrical* 41
Length adjustment, manual 40


Station (satellite radio) 218


Storing (memory function*)


Positions into memory 115


Storing tires 306


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Submenus


Convenience 154
For settings 131
In control system 133
Instrument cluster 143, 145
Lighting 149
Resetting functions


in control system 141


Selecting 141
Settings menu 141
Time/Date 145
Vehicle 153
Substitute lamps Bulbs 390
Sun visors 175
Sunshade* 176
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS Switching


Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 436


Switching off


Audio system 205
Automatic central locking (control system) 153


Cornering fog lamps* 122, 123


Index


Delayed (exterior lamps) 151
Engine 56
ESP 86
Hazard warning flasher 123
Headlamps 55
Seat heating* 113


Switching on


Audio system 204
Automatic central locking


(control system) 153


Cornering fog lamps* 122, 123
ESP 87
Front fog lamps 120
Hazard warning flasher 123
Headlamps 49
High beam headlamps 50
High beams 121
Low beam headlamps 49
Rear fog lamp 121
Seat heating* 113
Windshield wipers 51


Symbols 15
Synchronizing


Power windows 244
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 248


Tachometer 25, 128


Overspeed range 128


Tail lamps


Cleaning 339
Messages in display 373
Replacing bulbs 391, 397


Tar stains 338
Technical data


Air conditioning refrigerant 433
Brake fluid 433
Coolant 431, 432
Coolants 437
Electrical system 428
Engine 422
Engine oil additives 433
Engine oils 433
Flexible fuel vehicles 435
Fuel requirements 434
Fuels 431, 432
Gasoline additives 435
Lubricants 431
Main dimensions 429


Premium unleaded gasoline 434
Rims and tires 424
Weights 430
Windshield washer 432
Windshield washer and headlamp


cleaning* system 432, 439


Tele Aid* 267


Emergency calls 268
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 271
Initiating an emergency call


manually 269


Message in display 376
Remote door unlock 273
Roadside Assistance 270
SOS button 269
Stolen Vehicle


Recovery services 274


System self-check 268
Tele Aid System 267, 445
Upgrade scenario 272


Telematics* 446


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Index


Telephone* 26, 266


Answering a call 159
Dialing a number


from the phone book 160


Ending a call 160
Hands-free microphone 29
Loading phone book 160
Message in display 376
Operation 158, 226
Redialing 161


Temperature


Display mode 143
Setting interior temperature 181
Setting units in display 143
Tires 314


Tie-down rings* (trunk) 258
Tightening torque (wheel bolts) 403, 446
Tilt


Head restraint, manual seat 37
Head restraint, power seat* 39


Tilt/sliding sunroof*


Closing 245, 387
Closing with SmartKey 247
Messages in display 376
Opening 245, 387
Opening with SmartKey 247
Stopping 247
Synchronizing 248


Time


Setting hours 145
Setting minutes 146


Time display


Setting 147


Time synchronization*


With head unit 145


TIN 329
Tire


Vehicle maximum load on 330
Tire and Loading Information 308
Tire and loading terminology 327
Tire care and maintenance 305


Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure Air pressure 327
Checking 295, 313, 315


Tire inspection 305
Tire load rating 329
Tire ply composition and


material used 329


Tire speed rating 287, 320, 330
Tire terminology 327
Tire traction 287
Tires 304, 424


Direction of rotation 307
Driving instructions 286
Retreads 304
Rims and tires 424
Rotating 331
Service life 305
Temperature 314, 326
Tread depth 306, 332
Wear pattern 331
Winter 332


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Index


Trunk


Closing the lid 101
Fuse box in 416
Lamp 125
Opening 98
Opening from inside vehicle 100
Opening from outside vehicle 99
Tie-down rings 258
Trunk lid emergency release 102


Trunk lid


Closing 101
Emergency release 102
Message in display 376


Turn signal lamps, front


Messages in display 374
Replacing bulbs 391


Turn signal lamps, in mirrors


Messages in display 374


Turn signal lamps, rear


Messages in display 374
Replacing bulbs 391


Turn signals 50


Additional in mirrors 391
Cleaning lenses 339
Front bulbs 391
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 391


Turning inward


Swiveling cup holder,


in front of seat armrest 262


Turning off


Engine 56
Turning outward


Swiveling cup holder,


in front of seat armrest 262


Tools 377
Tow away alarm*


Canceling alarm 92


Tow-away alarm* 91


Arming 91
Disarming 91
Disarming for transport 91
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)


Installing 412


Towing the vehicle 409
Traction 170, 330
Transmission gear selector lever


Unlocking manually 386


Transmission see


Automatic* or Manual transmission


Traveling abroad 290
Tread 330
Tread depth 306
Tread depth (tires) 332
Treadwear indicators 330
Trip computer 156
Trip odometer


Resetting 127


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Index


Uniform Tire Quality


Grading Standards 330


Units


Setting speedometer units 143
Setting temperature units 143


Unlocking 32, 94


Centrally from inside 104
Driver’s door in an emergency 383
Fuel filler flap 293
Global 96
Glove box 259
In an emergency 383
Selective settings 96
Transmission gear selector


lever manually 386


Trunk in an emergency 384
Vehicle in an emergency 273
With the SmartKey 32


476


Upgrade scenario


Tele Aid* 272


Uphill driving


Cruise control 250


Upholstery


Cleaning 341


Upshifting 166
Useful features 259


Ashtrays 263
Cigarette lighter 265
Electrical outlet 265
Interior storage spaces 259
Tele Aid* 267
Telephone* 266


Vacuum line routing diagram label 420
Vehicle


Individual settings 140, 142
Locking 104
Locking in an emergency 384
Lowering 403
Performance in cold weather 436
Performance in hot weather 436
Service battery 404
Towing 409
Unlocking 104
Unlocking in an emergency 383
With flexible fuel 435


Vehicle battery 404
Vehicle capacity weight 330
Vehicle care 337


Cloth upholstery 342
Cup holders 341
Engine cleaning 339
Gear selector lever 341
Hard plastic trim items 341
Headlamps 339
Instrument cluster 340


Index


Vehicle maximum load on the tire 330
Vehicle status message memory 138


Warning lamps see


Calling up 138
Clearing 139


Vehicle status messages


Displaying 139
Vehicle tool kit 377


Alignment bolt 377
Collapsible wheel chock 377
Gloves 377
Jack 377
Removing 377
Spare fuses 377
Spare wheel bolts 377
Towing eye bolt 377
Vehicle jack 377
Wheel wrench 377


Vehicle washing 339
VIN 420, 446


Lamps, indicator and warning


Warning sounds


Drivers seat belts 64
Parking brake 48


Warranty coverage 419
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washer reservoir level


Checking 295


Washing the vehicle 337
Wear pattern (tires) 331
Weights 430
Wheel bolts 382
Wheel change


Tightening torque 403


Wheels


Tires and wheels 304


Window curtain air bags 64
Windows see Side windows


Leather upholstery 341
Light alloy wheels 340
MB Tex upholstery 342
Ornamental moldings 339
Paintwork 338
Plastic and rubber parts 342
Power washer 338
Seat belts 341
Side markers 339
Steering wheel 341
Tail lamps 339
Tar stains 338
Turn signals 339
Upholstery 341
Vehicle washing 339
Window cleaning 340
Wiper blades 340
Wood trims 342


Vehicle Identification Number see VIN Vehicle jack 379
Vehicle lighting


Checking 295


Vehicle loading terminology 327


477


X Xenon headlamps


Bi-Xenon* 441


Winter driving 332


Block heater (Canada only) 333
Snow chains 333
Tires 332


Winter driving instructions 288
Winter tires 332
Wiper blades


Cleaning 340
Installing 398
Removing 398
Replacing 398


Wiping


With windshield washer fluid 52


Wood trims


Cleaning 342


Index


Windshield


Defogging 182, 193
Refilling washer fluid 303
Replacing wiper blades 398
Washer fluid 303, 439
Washer system 439


Windshield washer fluid 439
Message in display 376
Mixing ratio 439
Refilling 303
Wiping with 52


Windshield washer system 439
Windshield wipers 51


Fast wiper speed 51
Intermittent wiping 52

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