lamp 355
Checking
Coolant level 303
Oil level 297, 300
Tire inflation pressure 297
Vehicle lighting 297
Child safety 73
Airbags 64
Infant and child restraint systems 69,
73
LATCH child seat anchors 83
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear
window operation 84
Cigarette lighter 266
Cleaning
Headlamps 191
Windshield 53
Wood trims 350
Cleaning tires 309
Clock 168
Glove box 259
Power tilt /sliding sunroof* 225
Side windows 222
Tailgate
Vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 119,
121
Windows 221
Closing the tailgate 117, 119, 121
Closing the tailgate from the outside (vehi-
cles without KEYLESS-GO*) 118
Cockpit 22, 459
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND) 460
Cold tire inflation pressure 333
Collapsible wheel chock 403
COMAND 460
COMAND* see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 145
Turn signals 51
Windshield wipers 52
Comfort driving
Transmission program mode 188
Control system 153, 460
AUDIO menu 158
Convenience submenu 175
Display digital speedometer 158
Distronic* menu 160
Functions 157
Instrument cluster submenu 165,
167
Lighting submenu 170
Menus 156, 157
Multifunction display 153
Multifunction steering wheel 154
Selecting radio system 158
Selecting satellite radio* system 159
Settings menu 162
Standard display menu 158
Submenus 155, 157
TEL* menu 179
Trip computer menu 178
Vehicle status message memory
menu 161
Vehicle submenu 174
Convenience submenu 175
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature* 175
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 176
Setting SmartKey-dependency 176
Coolant
Adding water 298
Checking level 303
Messages in display 378, 379, 380
Warning lamp 356
Coolant temperature 295
Cruise control 228, 460
Canceling 230
Driving downhill 229
Driving uphill 229
Fine adjustment 231
Lever 236
Saving current speed 229
Setting speeds 231
Cruise control lever 228
Cup holder in the center console 262,
264
Cup holders 262
Curb weight 333
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 459
Index
Daytime running lamp mode 143
Setting 170
Deactivating 213
Air conditioning (cooling) 206
Air recirculation mode 205, 217
Alarm 98
Anti-theft alarm system 98
Automatic climate control
(Dual-zone) 201
Central locking (control system) 174
Climate control 198, 199
Cruise control 230
Defrosting 203, 216
Distance warning function* 241
Distronic* 239
Engine with KEYLESS-GO* 59
Engine with the SmartKey 57
ESP 91
Exterior lamps 142
Hazard warning flasher 146
Headlamps 57
Immobilizer 97
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 173
Rear window defroster 195
469
Index
Residual heat 207, 219
Seat heater* 132
Seat ventilation* 133
Tow-away alarm 100
Deactivating intermittent wipe 54
Deceleration
With Distronic* 235
Defogging
Windshield 202, 203, 215
Defrosting 203, 215
Delayed switch-off
Interior lighting 173
Department of Transportation see DOT Dialing
A number (telephone) 181
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while
driving 55
With starting 49
Digital speedometer 158
Direction of rotation (tires) 310
Discharged battery
Jump starting 428
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 426
470
Display
Selecting 166, 167
Displays
Digital speedometer 158
Distronic* 234
Maintenance service indicator 339
Messages 301
Selecting 166
Showing malfunctions 161
Distance
Decreasing in Distronic* 240
Increasing in Distronic* 240
Warning function 240
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 178
Distance warning function* 240
Activating 241
Deactivating 241
DTR* warning lamp 240
Intermittent warning sound 240
Symbol in multifunction display 160
Distronic* 232, 460
Activated 236
Activating 237
Calling up settings 160, 235
Cleaning system sensor 347
Cruise control lever 236
Deactivated 236
Deactivating 239
Deceleration 235
Decreasing distance 240
Displays in the speedometer dial 234
Distance warning function 240
Driving hints 241
Increasing distance 240
Intermittent signal tone 234
Menu 235
Messages in display 365
Sensor cover 347
Setting a higher speed 237
Setting a slower speed 238
Setting the current speed 237
Setting the following distance in
Distronic 239
Warning and indicator lamps 234
Door control panel 30
Door entry lamps 149
Door handle 30
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 276
Index
Doors
Message in display 381
Opening from inside vehicle 114
Opening from outside 110
DOT 333, 460
Downhill driving
Cruise control 229
Downshifting 185
Drive-dynamic seat* with multicontour
features 130
Driving
General instructions 44
Hydroplaning 289
In winter 291
Problems 55
Safety systems 87
With Distronic* 241
Driving hints
SBC brake system 95
Driving instructions 285
Driving off 288
Driving safety systems
4MATIC 95
ABS 87
BAS 89
ESP 89, 460
SBC brake system 92
Driving systems 228
Airmatic DC* 244
Cruise control 228
Distronic* 232
Driving safety systems 87
Vehicle level control 245
DTR see Distronic* 460
Dual control*
Airmatic DC* 244
Dual-zone automatic climate control 196
Easy-entry/exit
Message in display 376
Easy-entry/exit feature* 124
Activating 175
Interrupting movement 124, 175
Electrical fuses 434
Electrical system 447
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 89,
460
Emergency call system* 270
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 272
With Tele Aid* 271
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 190
Emergency operations
Opening/closing Sliding/pop-up
roof* 407
Remote door unlock 276
Unlocking the vehicle 404
Emergency tensioning device see
ETD 72, 460
Emission control 294
Ending
A call (telephone) 181
Engine 442
Compartment 299
Message in the display 355, 378
Starting 47
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 48, 54
Starting with the SmartKey 47
Turning off the engine with the
SmartKey 57
Engine compartment
Hood 299
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 355,
378
Engine number 460
471
Index
Engine oil
Adding 302
Checking level 300
Consumption 300
Display messages 382
Messages in display 301
Viscosity 460
ESP 89, 460
First aid kit 401
Flat tire 418
Mounting the spare wheel 419
Spare wheel 419
Flexible Service System (FSS) 461
Floormats 268
Fog lamp, rear 145
Fog lamps
Four wheel electronic traction system
Switching on 144
Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 386
Switching on 144
Front interior lighting 148
Front lamps 411
Messages in display 387
Replacing bulbs 413
Switching on 141
Front reading lamps
Switching on/off 148
Front seat head restraints
Power seat 126
Removing and installing 126
Front seats
Heater* 132
with ESP 95
Switching off 91
Switching on 92
Synchronizing 367
Warning lamp 353
ETD 460
Safety guidelines 66
Exterior lamp switch 141
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 42
Parking position for 176
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 165
Fastening the seat belts 44
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 231
472
Folding back folding bench seat 136
Folding bench seat in cargo
FSS (Flexible Service System) 461
Fuel 297
compartment 134
Folding head restraints back 127
Following distance in Distronic* 239
Four wheel electronic traction system
(4MATIC) with ESP 95
4MATIC 95
4-zone automatic climate control* 208
Front airbags 67
Front doors
Opening from inside vehicle 115
Front fog lamp
Replacing bulb 411
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 357
Premium unleaded gasoline 297
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 178
Since last reset 178
Fuel filler flap 296
Locking 296
Unlocking 296
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 385
Fuel tank
Filler flap 296
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 450
Functions (control system) 157
Resetting 163
Fuse box
Passenger compartment 435
Fuse box in cargo compartment 435
Fuse chart 434
Fuses 434
Fuse chart 434
Fuse extractor 434
Spare fuses 434
Garage door opener 29, 277
Erasing the integrated remote
control 282
Integrated remote control 279
Rolling code programming 280
Gasoline see Fuel 297
GAWR 333
Gear range 461
Automatic transmission 186
Limiting 186
Shifting into optimal 185
Gear range limit
Canceling 185
Gear selector lever
Position 187
Global
Locking 104
Locking with KEYLESS-GO* 110
Unlocking 104
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 110
Global Positioning System (GPS) 461
Glove box 259
Closing 259
Opening 259
Good visibility 191
GPS 461
GPS see COMAND 270
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 333
GVWR 333
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote
control 279
Reprogramming integrated remote
control 282
Hazard warning flasher 146
Switching off 146
Switching on 146
Headlamps
Automatic control 142
Bi-Xenon* 459
Cleaning system* 191
Switching off 57
Switching on 51
Heated seats* 132
Heated steering wheel* 267
Height adjustment
Head restraints 40, 128
Steering wheel 40
Vehicle level 245
High beam flasher 145
High beam headlamps 51
Activating 145
Messages in display 387
Replacing bulbs 411
Switching on 145
Hood 299
Closing 299
Message in display 384
Opening 299
Hydroplaning 289
Index
473
Index
Identification labels 440
Ignition 34, 36
Switching on 47, 48, 54
Immobilizer 97
Activating 97
Deactivating 97
Instrument cluster 24, 150, 349, 461
Coolant
Temperature indicator 151
Illumination 150
Multifunction display 153
Outside temperature indicator 152
Selecting language 166
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
Integrated remote control
warning
Infant and child restraint systems 73
Installing 82
LATCH child seat anchors 83
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 274
Inserting the cargo tie-down ring in the
mounting element 253
Inserting the mounting elements into the
cargo rails 252
Inside rear view mirror
Antiglare 191
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 82
Towing eye bolt 433
Wiper blades 417
Installing the storage box 256
474
Canadian programming 281
Erasing memory 282
Gate operator 281
Hand-held transmitter 279
Operation 282
Rolling code programming 280
Interior lighting 147
Activating automatic control 147
Deactivating automatic control 147
Delayed switch-off 173
Manual operation 148
Interior lighting in the rear 149
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 42
Interior storage spaces
Glove box 259
Jack 402
Jump starting 428
Key, Mechanical 404
Key, SmartKey
Changing the batteries 408, 409
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing the batteries 408, 409
KEYLESS-GO* 461
Activating ignition with 36
Closing
Tailgate 119, 121
Factory setting 110
Global locking 110
Global unlocking 110
Important notes 108
Locking the vehicle 113
Opening the tailgate 112
Remote control 107
Starting the engine 48, 54
Turning off engine 59
Unlocking the tailgate 112
Unlocking with 33
Kickdown 189, 461
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 165
Kilopascal 333
Km/h or mph in speedometer 165
Lamp bulbs, exterior 410
Lamps, exterior
Front 411
Light sensor 387
Messages in display 387
Replacing bulbs for rear 411, 415
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 352
Airbag Off 68
Battery (SmartKey) 104, 111
Brakes 354
CHECK ENGINE 355
Coolant 356
DTR* 234
Engine diagnostics 355
ESP 353
Fuel reserve 355
SBC 92
Seat belts 355, 357
SRS 63
Language
Multifunction display 166
Setting 166
LATCH child seat anchors 83
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 441
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 350
Level control system*
Airmatic DC* 244
Lever
For cruise control 236
License plate lamps 411
Messages in display 387
Replacing bulbs 415
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 348
Light sensor 387
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 266
Lighting 141
Automatic headlamp mode 142
Daytime running lamp mode 143
Door entry lamps 149
Exterior lamp switch 141
Fog lamps 144
Front fog lamps 144
High beams 145
Instrument cluster illumination 150
Interior 147
Interior in the rear 149
Index
Locator lighting 144
Low beam 141
Manual headlamp mode 142
Night security illumination 144
Parking lamps 141
Settings (control system) 170
Limiting the gear range 186
Limp Home Mode 190
Loading 247
Instructions 250
Split rear bench seat* 247
Loading terminology 332
Loading the storage box 256
Loading the vehicle 310
Locator lighting 144
Setting 171
Lock button 461
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 60
Locking 56, 102
Fuel filler flap 296
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 110
Global, SmartKey 104
The vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 113
Vehicle in an emergency 405
Loss of SmartKey 106
Loss of SmartKeys 114
475
Index
Low beam headlamps 51
Messages in display 387
Replacing bulbs 410, 411
Lowering
Vehicle 422
Main Dimensions 448
Maintenance 12
Maintenance service
Maintenance service data
information 343
Overdue 340
Resetting maintenance service
indicator 341
When due 339
Maintenance service indicator 339
Calling up 341
Clearing 340
Resetting 341
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 462
Malfunction
Displaying 161
Manual headlamp mode 142
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 405
Interior lighting control 148
476
Sliding/pop-up roof* 407
Unlocking the driver’s door 404
Unlocking the gear selector
lever 405
Massage function 131
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 216
Maximum inflation pressure 334
Maximum load rating 333
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 333
Mechanical key 404
Memory function 138, 462
Recalling positions from
memory 139
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 140
Storing SmartKey dependent
settings 139
Menus 156
AUDIO 158
Distronic* 160, 235
In control system 156, 157
Settings menu 162
Standard display 158
Submenus 155
TEL* 179
Trip computer 178
Vehicle status message memory 161
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 165
Minispare wheel
Mounting 421
Mirrors
Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirrors 191
Auto-dimming mirror 191
Exterior rear view mirror 42
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 176, 192
Interior rear view mirror 42
Storing exterior mirror parking
position 140
MON 297
MON (Motor Octane Number) 462
Mph or km/h in speedometer 165
Multifunction display 153, 462
Selecting language 166
Standard display 157
Index
Multifunction display messages
ABS 364
Brake fluid 377
Brake pads 375
Check engine 355
Coolant 379, 380
Coolant level 378
Distronic* 365
Doors 381
Easy-entry/exit feature 376
Fuel reserve tank 385
Hood 384
Lamps 387
Parking brake 376
SBC brake system 375, 376
SmartKey 385
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 384
Tailgate 399
Tele Aid 397, 398
Telephone* 399
Tires 392
Washer fluid 399
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 154,
462
Buttons 154
Navigation system
Oil level
Checking level with the control
See separate COMAND operating
system 301
instructions 160
Night security illumination 144
Normal occupant weight 334
Occupant Classification System 76
Self-test 81
Occupant distribution 334
Occupant safety 62
Airbags 63
Children and airbags 64
Children in the vehicle 73
Fastening the seat belt 44
Infant and child restraint systems 73
LATCH child seat anchors 83
Seat belts 44, 66
Oil
Adding 302
Checking level with the control
system 301
Consumption 300
Filler neck 302
Viscosity 460
One-touch gearshifting 185
Canceling gear range limit 185
Downshifting 185
Upshifting 185
Opening 407
Ashtray 265
Doors from the inside 114
Front doors from the inside 115
Fuel filler flap 296
Fuel filler flap manually 405
Glove box 259
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* in an
emergency 407
Power tilt /sliding sunroof* 225
Rear doors from the inside 115
Side windows 222
Sliding/pop-up roof* in an
emergency 407
Tailgate 115
Windows 221
Opening the tailgate from the inside
automatically* 116
477
Index
Opening the tailgate from the inside with
Parcel net in front passenger
handle 116
Operating
CD player 159
Radio 158
Safety 16
Telephone* 179
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operating safety 16
Operation
Garage door opener 282
Integrated remote control 282
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 347
Outer seats
Rear seat head restraints 129
Outside temperature indicator 152
Overhead control panel 29
Garage door opener 277
Overspeed range 462
Paintwork 346
Panic alarm 86
Panic button on SmartKey 86
478
footwell 259
Parking 56
Parking brake 49, 56
Engaging 56
Message in display 376
Releasing 49
Parking lamps 411
Switching on 141
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 140, 176,
192
Parts service 438
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp 360
Passenger compartment
Fuse box 435
Interior lighting 147
Interior rear view mirror 42
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 62
Pedals 285
Phone book*
Loading 181
Quick search 181
Phone number*
Dialing 181
Redialing 181
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 350
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 403
Poly-V-belt drive 462
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 139
Positions (Memory function*)
Storing in memory 139
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 322
Power assistance 286
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 39
Adjusting head restraint height 40
Adjusting head restraint tilt 40
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 39
Adjusting seat height 39
Memory function 138
Removing/installing head
restraints 126
Seat fore and aft adjustment 39
Index
Power tilt /sliding sunroof* 225
Closing 225
Opening 225
Stopping 227
Power tilt /sliding sunroof**
Synchronizing 227
Power train 463
Power washer 345
Power windows 221
Blocking of rear window operation 84
Convenience closing feature 224
Summer opening feature 223
Synchronizing 223
Practical hints
Collapsible wheel chock 403
First aid kit 401
Jump starting 428
Lamp in center console 360
Lamps in instrument cluster 352
Spare wheel 402
Vehicle status messages in the multi-
function display 362
Vehicle tool kit 403
Problems
While driving 55
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 334
Program mode selector switch 463
Automatic transmission 188
Rear lamp bulbs 411
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 128
PSI 334
PULSE function (Massage function) 131
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 219
Quick search
Phone book* 181
Radio
Selecting stations 158
Selecting stations (satellite*) 159
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 293
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 179
Rear bench seat
Foldable 247
Rear doors
Opening from inside vehicle 115
Rear fog lamp
Bulb 410
Switching on 145
Rear interior lighting 148
Rear reading lamps 149
Rear seat head restraints
Adjusting manually 129
Folding back manually 127
Folding back with switch in the center
console 127
Installing 130
Outer seats 129
Removing 129
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors 191
Rear window
Blocking operation 84
Rear window defroster 195
Activating 195
Deactivating 195
Rear window sunshade* 194
Recommended inflation pressure 334
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 427
479
Index
Recovery services
For stolen vehicle 277
Regular checks 297
Reinstalling the battery 427
Remote control
Rear lamp bulbs 411, 415
Side marker lamp bulb 415
Wiper blades 416
Reporting
Safety defects 18
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 107
Reprogramming
Remote controls
Integrated 279
SmartKey 102, 107
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 276
Removing
Vehicle battery 426
Wheel 421
Wiper blades 417
Removing and installing
Front seat head restraints 126
Removing and installing seat
cushions 136
Removing the storage box 256
Removing the twin roller blind 258
Replacing
Bulbs 410
Front lamp bulbs 413
Fuses 434
License plate lamp bulbs 415
480
integrated remote control 282
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 162
Resetting
All functions (control system) 162
All functions of a submenu 163
Fuel consumption 178
Maintenance service indicator 341
Service indicator (FSS) 342
Trip odometer 151
Residual heat utilization 207, 219
Residual ventilation 219
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 219
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 73
Rim 334
Rims and Tires 443
Roadside Assistance
Tele Aid* 269
Roadside assistance 12
Rolling code programming 280
Rolling up the cargo compartment
cover 257
RON 297
RON (Research Octane Number) 463
Rubber parts
Cleaning 350
Safety
Occupant 62
Safety belts see Seat belts 44
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 87
Saving current speed 229
SBC 92
SBC brake system 463
Activation 93
Deactivation 94
Driving hints 95
Messages in display 375, 376
Self-check 94
Warning lamp 92
Seat belt force limiter 72
Seat belts 69
Cleaning 349
Fastening 44
Proper use of 46, 71
Safety guidelines 66
Warning lamp 357
Seat heater*
Switching off 132
Switching on 132
Seat ventilation*
Switching off 133
Switching on 133
Seating capacity 312
Seats 124
Adjusting 38
Drive-dynamic seat* with multicontour
features 130
Easy entry/exit feature* 124
Heater* 132
Split rear bench seat* 247
Ventilation 133
Selecting display 166, 167
Selector lever
Lock 47, 183
Message in the display 368
Position (automatic
transmission) 183
Self-test
Occupant Classification System 81
Tele Aid* 270
Service
Batteries 424
Calling up the maintenance service
indicator 341
Service and warranty information 10
Service life (tires) 308
Service memory
Messages in display 397
Setting
Convenience functions 164, 175
Cruise control 229
Daytime running lamp mode 170
Distronic* time interval 239
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 140
Higher speed in cruise control 231
Higher speed in Distronic* 237
Hours (clock) 168
Individual vehicle settings 162
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 173
Index
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 170
Language, multifunction display 166
Locator lighting 171
Lower speed in cruise control 231
Lower speed in Distronic* 238
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 165
Minutes (clock) 168, 169
Parking position for exterior rear view
mirrors 176
Slower speed in cruise control 231
Slower speed in Distronic* 238
SmartKey dependent memory 176
Speed in cruise control 231
Speed in Distronic* 237
Speedometer display mode 165
Suspension tuning 244
Temperature (interior) 201, 214
Temperature indicator 165
Tire inflation pressure 167
Units
Speedometer 165
Temperature 165
Tire inflation pressure 167
Vehicle level control 245
481
Index
Settings
Calling up Distronic* 160, 235
Convenience functions 175
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 110
Factory, SmartKey 104
Individual 176
Lighting (control system) 170
Menus and submenus 155
Resetting all (control system) 162
Resetting in the submenu 163
Selective 104, 111
Settings menu
Functions in 162
Individual vehicle settings 162
Submenus 163
Shift lock 463
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 187
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 185
Side impact airbags 68
Side marker lamps 411, 415
Side windows
Automatic opening 222
Cleaning 348
Closing 221, 222
482
Opening 221
Opening fully (Express-open) 222
Stopping 223
Synchronizing power windows 223
Sidewall 334
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 53
Single wipe 53
Sliding/pop-up roof*
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 107
Checking the batteries 112
Global locking and unlocking 110
Loss of 114
Messages in display 384
Remote control 107
Restoring to factory setting 111
Turning off the engine 59
Unlocking with 33
Emergency operations 407
SmartKey-dependency memory
SmartKey 102
Battery check lamp 104, 111
Checking the batteries 106
Factory setting 104
Global locking 104
Global unlocking 104
Locking and unlocking 102
Loss of 106
positions in starter switch 34
Remote controls 102, 107
Restoring to factory setting 105
Selective setting 104, 111
Starting the engine 47
Turning off the engine 57
Unlocking with 32
Settings 176
Snow chains 338
Spare fuses 434
Spare wheel 402
Speed
Saving current 229
Speed settings
Cruise control 231
Distronic* 237, 238
Speedometer
Displays 234
Settings units 165
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 165
Split rear bench seat* 247
Sporty driving style 244
Index
Storage space under center armrest (Vehi-
cles with cup holder in the center
console) 260
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions in memory 139
Engine 57
ESP 91
Hazard warning flasher 146
Headlamps 57
Seat heating* 132
SRS 464
SRS indicator lamp 25, 359
Standing lamps 141
Standing water 292
Starter switch 34
Positions 34
Starting difficulties 49
Starting position 34
Starting the engine 47
Steering column
Height adjustment 41
Length adjustment 41
Steering wheel
Adjusting 40
Cleaning 350
Electrical adjustment 41
Stolen vehicle
Recovery services 277
Stopping
Storing tires 309
Submenus
Convenience 175
For settings 155
In control system 157
Instrument cluster 165, 167
Lighting 170
Resetting functions in Control
system 163
Selecting 163
Settings menu 163
Vehicle 174
Sun visors 193
Supplemental Restraint System
Power tilt /sliding sunroof* 227
Windows 223
(SRS) 464
Suspension tuning
Storage box in cargo compartment 255
Storage compartment with cup holder in
For comfortable driving style 244
For sporty driving style 244
the center armrest 263
Storage compartments 259
Glove box 259
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 174
Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 174
ESP 92
Hazard warning flasher 146
Headlamps 51
Parking lamps 141
Seat heating* 132
Windshield wipers 52
Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 160
Synchronizing
ESP 367
Power tilt /sliding sunroof* 227
Power windows 223
Synchronizing the time 168
Tachometer 152
Displaying gear range 186
Overspeed range 152
Tail lamps 411, 415
483
Index
Tailgate
Message in display 399
Opening 115
opening with KEYLESS-GO* 112
Opening with SmartKey 106
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 112
Unlocking with SmartKey 106
Tar stains 346
Tele Aid
Messages in display 397, 398
Tele Aid System 464
Tele Aid* 269
Emergency calls 271
Information 274
Initiating an emergency call
manually 272
Remote door unlock 276
Roadside Assistance 273
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 277
System self-check 270
Tele Aid System 270
Upgrade scenario 275
Telematics* 464
Telephone* 26, 268
Answering a call 180
484
Dialing a number from the phone
book 181
Ending a call 181
Loading phone book* 181
Messages in display 399
Messages in the display 399
Operating 179
Redialing 181
Telescoping rod 254
Temperature
Display mode 165
Setting interior temperature 201
Setting units in display 165
Tires 317
The coolant level is correct if the
level 304
Tightening torque 422, 464
Time
Setting hours 168
Setting minutes 168, 169
TIN 334
Tire
Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure
Checking 316
Setting units 167
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire inspection 308
Tire load rating 334
Tire ply composition and material
used 334
Tire speed rating 325, 335
Tire terminology 332
Tire traction 290
Tires
Direction of rotation 310
Driving instructions 288
Messages in display 390, 391, 392
Retreads 307
Rotating 335
Service life 308
Temperature 317, 331
Tire pressure monitor warning
Vehicle maximum load on 335
Tire and Loading Information 311
Tire and loading terminology 332
Tire care and maintenance 308
lamp* 358
Tread depth 309, 337
Wear pattern 336
Winter 337
Tires and wheels
Tire inflation pressure 318
Tools 403
Tow-away alarm 99
Arming 99
Disarming 99
Disarming for transport 99
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 433
Towing the vehicle 430
Traction 189, 335
Transmission fluid level 303
Tread 335
Tread depth 309
Tread depth (tires 337
Treadwear indicators 335
Trip computer 178
Trip odometer
Resetting 151
Trunk
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 113
Turn signals 51
Additional in mirrors 411
Front bulbs 411
Turning off
Engine 57
Twin roller blind 256
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 335
Units
Setting speedometer units 165
Setting temperature units 165
Setting tire inflation pressure
units 167
Unlocking 32, 102, 404
Driver’s door in an emergency 404
Fuel filler flap 296
Global 104
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 110
Selective setting 104, 111
Vehicle in an emergency 276
With KEYLESS-GO* 33
With the SmartKey 32
Upgrade scenario
Tele Aid* 275
Uphill driving
Cruise control 229
Upshifting 185
Useful features 259
Ashtrays 265
Cigarette lighter 266
Index
Garage door opener 277
Heated steering wheel* 267
Tele Aid* 269
Telephone* 268
Vehicle
Individual settings 162, 164
Locking in an emergency 405
Lowering 422
Towing 430
Unlocking in an emergency 404
Vehicle capacity weight 335
Vehicle care
Cup holder 349
Distronic* system sensor cover 347
Engine cleaning 346
Gear selector lever 349
Hard plastic trim items 349
Leather upholstery 350
Light alloy wheels 348
Ornamental moldings 347
Paintwork 346
Plastic and rubber parts 350
Power washer 345
Seat belts 349
Steering wheel 349
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Index
Tar stains 346
Vehicle washing 346
Window cleaning 348
Wood trims 350
Vehicle level
Changing 246
Setting 246
Automatic 246
Manual 246
Vehicle level control system*
Airmatic DC* 244
Vehicle loading terminology 332
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 335
Vehicle status message memory
Calling up 161
Vehicle tool kit 403
Alignment bolt 403
Fuse extractor 403
Hex-socket wrench 403
Open-end wrench 403
Screwdriver 403
Spare fuses 403
Towing eye bolt 403
Universal pliers 403
Wheel wrench 403
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Vehicle tool kit, jack and spare
wheel 401
Vehicle washing 346
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 464
Voice control system* 464
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 240
Distronic* 234
Drivers seat belts 69
Parking brake 50
Warranty coverage 439
Washing the vehicle 344
Wear pattern (tires) 336
Weights 449
Wheel change 419
Tightening torque 422
Wheels
Tires and wheels 307
Window curtain airbags 68
Windshield
Defogging 202, 203, 215
Refilling washer fluid 306
Replacing wiper blades 417
Washer fluid 306
Windshield washer fluid
Message in display 399
Refilling 306
Wiping with 53
Windshield wipers 52
Fast wiper speed 52
Intermittent wiping 52
Replacing wiper blades 416, 417
Single wipe 53
Switching on 52
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 53
Winter driving
Block heater* 338
Snow chains 338
Tires 337
Winter tires 337
Winter driving instructions 291
Winter tires 337
Wiper blades 347
Installing 417
Removing 417
Replacing 417
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 53
Interval 52
With windshield washer fluid 53
Wiping with window washer fluid 54
Wood trims
Cleaning 350
Xenon headlamps*
Bi-Xenon* 459
Index
487
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly.
For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
Warning!
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual.
Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
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Press time July 20, 2004
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Operator’s Manual E-Class Wagon
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