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
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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
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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
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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