2004 Mercedes-benz M Class Owners Manual

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changer, telephone, etc.). Technical terms Memory function* Used to store three individual seat, steering wheel and mirror positions. MON (Motor Octane Number) The Motor Octane Number for gasoline as determined by a standardized meth- od. It is an indication of a gasoline's ability to resist undesired detonation (knocking). The average of both the MON (Motor Octane Number) and ->RON (Research Octane Number) is posted at the pump, also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX. Multifunction display A display field in the instrument cluster used to present information provided by the control system. Parktronic system* (Parking assist) System which uses visual and acoustic signals to assist the driver during park- ing maneuvers. 313 Technical terms Poly-V-belt drive Remote Vehicle Diagnostics RON Drives engine-components (alternator, AC compressor, etc.) from the engine. Power train Collective term designating all compo- nents used to generate and transmit motive power to the drive axles, includ- ing 앫 engine 앫 clutch/torque converter 앫 transmission 앫 transfer case 앫 drive shaft 앫 differential 앫 axle shafts/axles Transmission of vehicle data and cur- rent location to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center for sub- scribers to Tele Aid service. REST (Residual engine heat utilization) Feature that uses the engine heat stored in the coolant to heat the vehi- cle interior for a short time after the en- gine has been turned off. Restraint system Seat belts, belt tensioner, airbags and child seat restraint systems. As inde- pendent systems, their protective func- tions complement one another. (Research Octane Number) The Research Octane Number for gaso- line as determined by a standardized method. It is an indication of a gaso- line's ability to resist undesired detona- tion (knocking). The average of both the ->MON (Motor Octane Number) and RON (Research Octane Number) is posted at the pump, also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX. Shift lock When the vehicle is parked, this lock prevents the transmission selector le- ver from being moved out of position P without key turned and brake pedal de- pressed. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Seat belts, emergency tensioning de- vice and airbags. Though independent systems, they are closely interfaced to provide effective occupant protection. 314 Technical terms Tele Aid System* (Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and man- ual emergency, roadside assistance and information. Tele Aid is initially ac- tivated by completing a subscriber agreement and placing an acquain- tance call. The Tele Aid system is operational pro- vided that the vehicle’s battery is charged, properly connected, not dam- aged and cellular and GPS coverage is available. Telematics* A combination of the terms “telecom- munications” and “informatics”. Tightening torque Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug wrench) with which threaded fasteners such as wheel bolts are tightened. Tire speed rating TWR Part of tire designation; indicates the speed range for which a tire is ap- proved. (Tongue Weight Rating) The TWR is the maximum permissible weight on the trailer tongue. Traction VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the body to uniquely identify each vehicle produced. Voice control system* Voice control system for car phones, portable cell phones and audio sys- tems (radio, CD, etc.). Force exerted by the vehicle on the road via the tires. Transfer case Speed of rotation/torque converter that works together with the ->auto- matic transmission. In the LOW mode off-road position, the transfer case de- creases the output rotational speed of the ->automatic transmission by ap- proximately half. This results in a corre- sponding increase of torque on the drive axles. The vehicle then has nearly double the driving force but drives only approxi- mately half as fast. 315 316 Index ABS 25, 76, 311 ABS control 76 LOW RANGE mode 77 Malfunction indicator lamp 242 Warning lamp 242 Accelerator position, automatic transmission 123 Accident In case of 52 Activating Air circulation mode 139 Air recirculation mode 139 Anti-theft alarm system 83 Automatic climate control 135 ESP 82 Exterior headlamps 48 Hazard warning flasher 112 Headlamps 48 High beams 110 Ignition 33 Immobilizer 54, 83 Rear passenger compartment ventila- tion and climate control 141 Rear window defroster 133 Rear window wiper 51 Residual heat 140 Seat heater* 98 Tow-away alarm 85 Warning indicators (Parktronic*) 155 Windshield wipers 50 Activating automatic central locking 93 Adding Coolant 223 Engine oil 221 Additional turn signals 266 Adjustable steering column Indicator lamp 253 Adjusting 34 Backrest tilt 36, 38 Exterior rear view mirror 40 Head restraint height 36, 38 Head restraint tilt 37, 39 Headlamp aim 272 Instrument cluster illumination 116 Manual seat 35 Mirrors 40 Power seats* 37 Seat cushion tilt 38 Seat fore and aft 35 Seat fore and aft adjustment 37 Seat height 36, 38 Seats 34 Steering wheel 39 Adjusting air distribution Automatic climate control 137 Adjusting air volume Automatic climate control 137 Air conditioner (cooling) Turning on 139 Air conditioning Cooling 139 317 Index Air conditioning refrigerant 302 Air outlets Automatic climate control 142 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure 227 Air recirculation mode 138 Activating 139 Deactivating 139 AIRBAG OFF Warning lamp 243 Airbags 59 BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system 311 BabySmartTM deactivation system 70 Children 60 Front 63 Passenger 63 Safety guidelines 62 Side impact 64 Window curtain 64 318 Alarm Audible 75, 84, 86 Canceling 84, 86 Visual 83 Alarm system Anti-theft 83 Anticorrosion/antifreeze 305 Antiglare Automatic 126 Antilock brake system (ABS) 311 Anti-theft alarm system Arming 83 Canceling alarm 84, 86 Disarming 84 Anti-theft systems Anti-theft alarm system 83 Immobilizer 83 Tow-away alarm, glass breakage sensor 84 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 197 Armrest Storage compartment in front of 165 Storage spaces 165 Armrest in rear seat bench 167 Ashtray Front center console 168 Rear center console 169 ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 222 Attaching a trailer 208 Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror 126 Automatic central locking Activating 93 Deactivating 93 Automatic climate control 134 Adjusting air distribution 137 Adjusting air volume 137 Air conditioning 139 Air outlets 142 Air recirculation mode 138 Basic setting 137 Changing basic setting 137 Defrosting 138 Economy mode 135 Index Rear passenger compartment 141 Rear window defroster 133 Residual heat utilization 140 Residual ventilation 140 Switching off 137 Switching on 137 Automatic headlamp mode 108 Automatic interior lighting control Activating 113 Deactivating 113 Automatic locking when driving 93 Automatic transmission 119 Accelerator position 123 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 124 Gear ranges 121 Gear selector lever position 122 Gear shifting malfunctions 124 Kickdown 123 Manual shifting 120 One-touch gearshifting 120 Selector lever position 119 Towing a trailer 124 Transmission fluid 222 BabySmartTM Airbag deactivation system 70 Compatible child seats 70, 311 Self-test 70 BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system 311 Backrest tilt 35 Backup lamps 267, 270 Bulbs 267 BAS 78, 311 Malfunction indicator lamp 245, 246, 247 Warning lamp 245, 246, 247 Batteries, remote control Changing 262 Batteries, vehicle 223 Battery discharged Jump starting 281 Battery indicator lamp Indicator lamp 254 Battery, vehicle 223, 278 Charging 279 Disconnecting 279 Reconnecting 279 Reinstalling 279 Removing 279 Bi-Xenon headlamps* 311 Blocking Rear door window operation 73 Brake assist system (BAS) 311 Brake fluid 302 Brake lamp bulbs 267 Brake lamp, high mounted 267 Brake pad wear Indicator lamp 254 Brakes 194 Warning lamp 244 Break-in period 192 319 Index Bulbs, replacing 266 Additional turn signals 266 Backup lamps 267 Brake lamps 267 Fog lamps 266 Front fog lamp 270 Front lamps 266 High beam 266 High mounted brake lamp 267, 271 License plate lamps 267, 271 Low beam 266 Parking lamps 266, 267, 269 Rear fog lamp 267 Rear fog lamps 270 Rear side marker lamp bulbs 270 Side marker lamps 266, 267, 269 Standing lamps 266, 267 Tail lamp assemblies 267, 270 Turn signal lamps 266, 267, 269 CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 311 Calibrating compass 188 California Important notice 11 Calling up Service indicator 233 CAN system 311 Capacities Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 300 Cargo area cover blind* 161 Cargo floor plates 162 Installing 163 Removing 162 Storing 162 Cargo tie-down rings 158 Catalytic converter 212 CD-changer* 258 Center console 27 Lower part 28 Upper part 27 Central locking Closing 161 Installing 162 Opening 161 Removing 161 Cargo area see Cargo compartment 89 Cargo compartment Liftgate 89 Lighting 114 Tie-down rings 158 Automatic 93 From inside 93 Switch 94 Unlocking from inside 93, 94 Central locking switch 94 Certification label 292 Charge indicator lamp 254 Charging Vehicle battery 279 320 Index Chart Fuses 287 Cigarette lighter Front center console 168 CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator Cleaning lamp 248 Checking Coolant level 215, 222 Oil level 218 Tire inflate pressure 216 Vehicle lighting 216 Checking weights Trailer and vehicle 208 Checklist Off-road driving 201 Returning from off-road driving 206 Child safety 67 Airbags 60 Infant and child restraint systems 64, 68 Cup holder 238 Gear selector lever 238 Hard plastic trim items 238 Headlamps 131 Headliner 238 Instrument cluster 238 Leather upholstery 239 Light alloy wheels 238 MB Tex upholstery 239 Plastic and rubber parts 239 Seat belts 238 Steering wheel 238 Windows 237 Windshield 50 Wiper blades 237 LATCH child seat mounts 72 Clock 26, 118 Child safety switch see Blocking of rear door window operation 73 Closing Glove box 164 Hood 218 Liftgate 92 Rear quarter windows* 147 Side windows 145 Sliding/pop-up roof* 148, 265 Closing sliding/pop-up roof* In an emergency 265 Cockpit 22, 311 Combination switch High beam flasher 49, 110 Turn signals 49 Windshield wipers 49 Compass 187 Calibrating 188 Setting compass zone 188 Compass zone 188 Consumer information 308 Control and operation of radio transmitters 211 321 Index Coolant 222, 304 Adding 223 Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity 304 Checking level 222 Indicator lamp 249 Temperature 213 Temperature gauge 117 Coolant level Checking 215, 222 Crossing obstacles 204 Cruise control 150, 311 Canceling 151 Driving downhill 151 Driving uphill 151 Fine adjustment 152 LOW RANGE mode 152 Saving current speed 151 Setting speeds 152 Cruise control lever 150 322 Cup holder 166 Cleaning 238 In front seat armrest 167 In instrument panel 166 In rear centerconsole 167 Residual heat 140 Seat heater* 98 Tow-away alarm 85 Tow-away alarm (vehicles with trip computer*) 85 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 311 Tow-away alarm (vehicles without trip Daytime running lamp mode 109 Deactivating Air conditioning (cooling) 139 Air recirculation mode 139 Alarm 84 Anti-theft alarm system 84 Automatic climate control 135, 137 Cruise control 151 Defrost 138 Engine 54 ESP 81 Front fog lamps, rear fog lamp 111 Hazard warning flasher 112 Headlamps 54 Immobilizer 83 Rear passenger compartment ventila- tion and climate control 141 Rear window defroster 133 computer*) 86 Deactivating automatic central locking 93 Deep water see Standing water 200 Defogging Windshield 138 Defrosting 138 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving 51 With starting 47 Direction of rotation (tires) 227 Discharged battery Jump starting 281 Disconnecting Vehicle battery 279 Display in the speedometer 117 Display messages Error 256 Service indicator (FSS) 256 StArt 256 Displays Messages 219 Service indicator 232 Distance remaining 189 Door entry lamps 113 Door unlock With Tele Aid* 179 Doors Opening from inside vehicle 90 Opening from outside 89 Downhill driving Cruise control 151 Downshifting 120 Drink holder see Cup holder 167 Drinking and driving 193 Driving 42, 47 Abroad 211 In winter 198 Problems 51 Safety systems 76 Through standing water 200 Driving abroad 211 Driving instructions Towing a trailer 209 Driving off 195 Driving safety systems 4-ETS 79 ABS 76 BAS 78 ESP 80 Driving systems 150 Cruise control 150 Driving safety systems 76 EBP 80 Parktronic* 153 Driving through water 203 Index Easy entry/exit feature* 101 EBP 80 Indicator lamp 245 Economy mode Automatic climate control 135 Electrical connections Trailer 207 Electrical fuses 287 Electrical outlet 170 Electrical system Technical data 297 Electrically folding exterior rear view mirrors 128 Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP Electronic Stability Program see ESP 25, 80 Electronic stability program see ESP 312 Electronic Traction System see 4-ETS 25 Emergency call system Requirements 172 Emergency call system* 172 323 Index Emergency calls Initiating an emergency call 175 With Tele Aid* 173 Engine compartment Fuse box in 287 Hood 217 ESP 25, 80, 312 LOW RANGE mode 81 Malfunction indicator lamp 245, 246, Emergency operation (Limp Home Engine malfunction indicator lamp 25, 247 Mode) 124 Emergency operations Closing sliding/pop-up roof* 265 Locking the vehicle 262 Opening sliding/pop-up roof* 265 Remote door unlock 179 Unlocking the vehicle 261 Emergency tensioning device see ETD 67, 312 Emission control 212 Emission control label 292 Engine Starting 46 Technical data 294 Turning off 54 Engine cleaning 236 248 Engine number 311 Engine oil 218, 302 Adding 221 Additives 302 Checking level 218 Consumption 218 Messages in display 219 Oil dipstick 221 Viscosity 312 Enlarged cargo area 99 Error Display messages 256 Switching off 81 Switching on 82 Synchronizing 246 Warning lamp 245, 246, 247, 251 ETD 312 Safety guidelines 62 ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 67 Exterior mirrors Folding 128 Exterior rear view mirrors 40 Adjusting 40 Folding electrically 128 324 F Fastening the seat belts 42 Fine adjustment Cruise control 152 First aid kit 257 Flat tire 274 Lowering the vehicle 276 Mounting the spare wheel 274 Preparing the vehicle 274 Spare wheel 259 4-ETS 25, 79 Indicator lamp 252 LOW RANGE mode 80 Malfunction indicator lamp 252 Warning lamp 251 Front airbags 63 Front fog lamps Indicator lamp 253 Front lamps Replacing bulbs 266, 268 Flexible Service System (FSS) 232, 312 Fluid level Automatic transmission 222 Front towing eyes 285 FSS (Flexible Service System) 232, 312 Fuel 215 Fog lamp, rear 267 Fog lamps 111 Replacing bulbs 266 Fog lamps, front Replacing bulbs 267 Switching on 111 Folding Exterior mirrors 128 Folding electrically Exterior rear view mirrors 128 Additives 303 Fuel reserve warning lamp 252 Gasoline additives 303 Premium unleaded gasoline 215, 303 Requirements 303 Reserve warning 25 Fuel additives 303 Fuel filler flap 214 Locking 214 Opening 263 Unlocking 214 Fuel requirements 303 Index Fuel tank Filler flap 214 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 300 Functions Trip computer* 186 Fuse box 287, 288 Fuse chart 287 Fuses 287 Fuse box in engine compartment 287 Fuse box in passenger footwell 288 Fuse chart 287 Fuse extractor 287 Spare fuses 287 Garage door opener 29, 180 Erasing in remote control 185 Gasoline see Fuel 215 Gasoline additives 303 Gauge for Coolant temperature 25 Fuel 25 Outside temperature 25 325 Index Gear range 312 Automatic transmission 121 Limiting 121 Shifting into optimal 120 Gear range limit Canceling 120 Gear selector lever Cleaning 238 Position 122 Glass breakage sensor 84 Global Positioning System (GPS) 312 Glossary 311 Glove box 23, 164 Closing 164 Opening 164 Good visibility 126 GPS 312 326 Hard plastic trim items Cleaning 238 Hazard warning flasher 112 Switching off 112 Switching on 112 Head restraints Manual seats 36 Power seats* 38 Headlamp aim Adjusting 272 Headlamp cleaning system* 224 Headlamps Automatic control 108 Bi-Xenon* 311 Cleaning 236 Cleaning system* 131, 224 Refilling washer fluid 224 Switching off 54 Switching on 48 Washer fluid 307 Washer system 307 Headliner Cleaning 238 Heated seats* 98 Height adjustment Head restraints 36, 38 Seat belts 45 Steering wheel 39 High beam flasher 49, 110 High beam headlamps Replacing bulbs 266, 269 Switching on 110 High mounted brake lamp 267 Replacing bulbs 271 Hood 217 Closing 218 Opening 217 Hooks Loading 159 Hydroplaning 197 I Identification labels 292 Certification label 292 Vehicle identification number (VIN) 292 Ignition 33 Immobilizer 83 Activating 54, 83 Deactivating 83 Indicator lamp Adjustable steering column 253 Brake pad wear 254 Coolant 249 Front fog lamps 253 Low engine oil level 253 Indicators, additional Speedometer display 256 Infant and child restraint systems 68 Installing 71 LATCH child seat mounts 72 Information About service and warranty 10 Button for Tele Aid* 177 Inside rear view mirror Antiglare 126 Installing Infant and child restraint systems 71 Wiper blades 273 Instrument cluster 24, 116, 313 Cleaning 238 Coolant temperature gauge 117 Display in the speedometer 117 Illumination 116 Lamps in 252 Outside temperature indicator 118 Instruments and controls see Cockpit 22 Integrated remote control Erasing memory 185 Operating 185 Interior lighting 112 Index Activating automatic control 113 Deactivating automatic control 113 Manual operation 113 Reading lamps 114 Interior storage spaces 164 Armrest 165 Cup holder 167 Glove box 164 Storage compartment in front of armrest 165 Storage compartment under front pas- senger seat* 164 Intermittent wiping 130 Jack 258 Jump starting 281 327 Index Key Global locking 89 Global unlocking 89 Loss of 90 Positions in steering lock 33 Remote control with folding key 88 Unlocking liftgate 89 Unlocking the driver’s door, fuel filler flap 89 Key positions in steering lock 33 Key, Mechanical 261 Key, Remote control Unlocking with 32 Kickdown 123, 313 Labels, identification 292 Lamp bulbs, exterior 266 Lamps, exterior Front 266 Rear 267 328 Lamps, indicator and warning 4-ETS 251, 252 ABS 242 Adjustable steering column 253 AIRBAG OFF 63, 243 BAS 78, 245, 246, 247 Battery indicator lamp 254 Brake pad wear 254 Brakes 244 CHECK ENGINE 248 Coolant 249 EBP 245 Engine diagnostics 248 ESP 245, 246, 247, 251 Front fog lamps 253 Fuel reserve 252 Low engine oil level 253 LOW RANGE 252 Low washer system fluid level 253 Seat belts 253 Service indicator 232 SRS 255 Turn signals 25 LATCH child seat anchors 72 LATCH child seat mounts 72 Layout of poly-V-belt drive 293 Leather upholstery Cleaning 239 Lever For cruise control 150 License plate lamps Replacing bulbs 267, 271 Liftgate Closing 92 Opening 89, 91 Opening from inside 91 Opening from outside 91 Light alloy wheels Cleaning 238 Lighter Rear center console 169 Lighter see cigarette lighter 168 Index Lighting 107 Automatic headlamp mode 108 Cargo compartment 114 Combination switch 110 Daytime running lamp mode 109 Door entry lamps 113 Front fog lamps 111 High beam flasher 110 High beams 110 Instrument cluster illumination 116 Interior 112 Locator lighting 110 Night security illumination 109 Limiting the gear range 121 Limp Home Mode 124 Line of fall 313 Loading 157 Cargo area cover blind* 161 Cargo floor plates 162 Cargo tie-down rings 158 Hooks 159 Instructions 157, 158 Partition net* 159 Roof rack 163 Split rear bench seat 99 Trailer 208 Locator lighting 110 Lock button 313 Locking 88 Automatic while driving 93 Centrally from inside 94 Fuel filler flap 214 Global 89 Vehicle in an emergency 262 Locking knobs 32 Loss of keys 90 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 291 Low beam headlamps Replacing bulbs 266, 268 Switching on 48 Low engine oil level Indicator lamp 253 LOW RANGE - 4-ETS 80 LOW RANGE - ABS 77 LOW RANGE - ESP 81 LOW RANGE mode 125 Low washer system fluid level Indicator lamp 253 Lowering Vehicle 276 Main dimensions 298 Maintenance 12 Display messages 256 Manual operations Fuel filler flap 263 Interior lighting control 113 Locking the vehicle 262 Sliding/pop-up roof* 265 Unlocking the driver’s door 261 Unlocking transmission selector lever 264 329 Index Manual seat Mirrors Adjusting 35 Adjusting backrest tilt 36 Adjusting head restraint height 36 Adjusting head restraint tilt 37, 39 Seat fore and aft adjustment 35 Seat height 36 MB Tex upholstery Cleaning 239 MCS Modular Control System 313 Mechanical key 261 Memory function 105, 313 Memory function* 106 Recalling positions from memory 106 Mirror Inside rear view mirror 40 Activating exterior mirror parking position 127 Adjusting 40 Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror 126 Exterior rear view mirror 40 Storing exterior rear view mirror park- ing position 106 MON 215 MON (Motor Octane Number) 313 Monitoring reach Parktronic* 154 Multifunction display 313 Night security illumination 109 Deactivation temporarily 109 Setting time 109 Occupant safety 58 Children and airbags 60 Children in the vehicle 67 Fastening the seat belt 42 Infant and child restraint systems 68 LATCH child seat mounts 72 Seat belts 42, 62 Odometer display 117 Odometer, main 25 Off-road driving Checklist 201, 206 Crossing obstacles 204 Driving instructions off-road driving 200 Driving through water 203 Returning 205 Rules 201 Special driving features 201 Steep terrain 202 330 Index Sliding/pop-up roof* 148, 265 Sliding/pop-up roof* in an emergency 265 Paintwork 235 Panic alarm 75 Storage compartment in front of Panic button on remote control 75 armrest 166 Storage compartment under passenger Oil Adding 221 Consumption 218 Dipstick 218 Oil dipstick 221 Viscosity 312 One-touch gearshifting 120 Canceling gear range limit 120 Downshifting 120 Upshifting 120 Opening seat 165 Windows 145 Opening and closing Side windows 144 Operating Doors from the inside 90 Fuel filler flap 214 Fuel filler flap manually 263 Glove box 164 Hood 217 Liftgate 89, 91 Liftgate from inside 91 Liftgate from outside 91 Rear quarter windows 146 Side windows 145 Garage door opener 185 Integrated remote control 185 Radio transmitters 211 Vehicle outside the USA and Canada 13 Operating safety 17 Operator’s Manual 10 Ornamental moldings 236 Outside temperature indicator 118 Overdue service 233 Overhead control panel 29 Parking and locking 53 Parking brake 47, 53 Engaging 53 Releasing 47 Parking lamps Replacing bulbs 266, 267, 269 Replacing the bulbs 269 Switching on 107 Parktronic* 153, 313 Cleaning system sensor 237 Monitoring reach 154 Sensor cover 237 Switching off 156 Switching on 156 Warning indicators 155 331 Index Partition net* 159 Engaging 159 Removing 161 Tightening 160 Parts see Spare parts service Passenger compartment 211 Interior lighting 112 Passenger footwell Fuse box in 288 Passenger safety see Occupant safety 58 Pedals 193 Plastic and rubber parts Cleaning 239 Poly-V-belt drive 314 Layout 293 Positions (Memory function*) Recalling from memory 106 Storing into memory 106 Power assistance 193 332 Premium unleaded gasoline 303 Problems While driving 51 With vehicle 18 Product information 9 Programming or reprogramming the inte- grated remote control 182 Radio transmitters, control and operation 211 Rain sensor* 130, 131 Rapid seat heating Switching off 99 Rapid seat heating* Switching on 98 Reading lamp 29 Power seat* Adjusting backrest tilt 38 Adjusting head restraint height 38 Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38 Adjusting seat height 38 Seat fore and aft adjustment 37 Power seats* 37 Power train 314 Power washer 235 Power windows Blocking of rear door window operation 73 Side windows 144 Synchronizing 146 Practical hints First aid kit 257 Fuses 287 Lamps in instrument cluster 242 Spare wheel 259 Towing the vehicle 283 Vehicle jack 258 Vehicle tool kit 257 Index Reading lamps 114 Rear automatic climate control 141 Adjusting air volume and air distribu- tion manually 141 Automatic mode 141 Rear bench seat Foldable 99 Rear door window Blocking operation 73 Rear fog lamp 267 Bulb 267 Switching on 111 Rear lamp bulbs Replacing 270 Rear parking lamp Replacing bulbs 270 Rear passenger compartment ventilation and climate control Activating 141 Deactivating 141 Rear passenger compartment ventilation and rear automatic climate control 141 Rear quarter windows* 146 Opening 146 Closing 147 Rear seats 99 Easy entry/exit feature* 101 Enlarging cargo area 99 Folding down backrest 100 Folding up 101 Folding up backrest 100 Fore and aft 99 Lowering 100 Third row* 102 Rear standing lamp Replacing bulbs 270 Rear towing eyes 285 Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 126 Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 133 Activating 133 Deactivating 133 Rear window wiper 131 Rain sensor* 131 Rear window wiper/washer 51 Reconnecting Vehicle battery 279 Refrigerant Air conditioning 302 Refueling 214 Regular checks 215 Reinstalling vehicle battery 279 Remote control Changing battery 262 Global locking 89 Global unlocking 89 Synchronizing 263 Unlocking liftgate 89 Unlocking the driver’s door, fuel filler flap 89 Unlocking with 32 Remote control with folding key 88 333 Replacing front fog lamp bulb 270 Reporting Safety defects 19 Resetting Service indicator (FSS) 233 Trip odometer 118 Residual heat utilization 140, 314 Residual ventilation 140 REST (Residual engine heat utilization) 314 Restraint system 314 Restraint system see Infant and child re- straint systems 68, 71 Returning from off-road driving 205 Rims 295 Roadside assistance 12 Tele Aid* 175 RON 215 RON (Research Octane Number) 314 Roof rack 163 Rotating wheels 228 Rubber parts Cleaning 239 Safety Occupant 58 Safety belts see Seat belts 42 Safety defects Reporting 19 Safety systems Driving 76 Saving current speed 151 Seat belt force limiter 67 Seat belt height adjustment 45 Index Remote door unlock With Tele Aid* 179 Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 314 Removing Vehicle battery 279 Wheel 276 Wiper blades 273 Removing spare wheel 259 Replacing Backup lamp bulbs 270 Brake lamp bulbs 270 Bulbs 266 Front lamp bulbs 268 Front turn signal bulbs 268 Fuses 287 High beam bulbs 269 High mounted brake lamp 271 License plate lamp bulbs 271 Low beam bulbs 268 Rear fog lamp bulbs 270 Rear lamp bulbs 267, 270 Rear parking lamp bulbs 270 Rear side marker lamp bulbs 270 Rear standing lamp bulbs 270 Rear turn signal bulbs 270 Wiper blades 273 334 Seat belts 64 Cleaning 238 Fastening 42 Height adjustment 45 Proper use of 44, 66 Safety guidelines 62 Warning lamp 253 Seat heater* Switching off 98 Switching on 98 Seats 95 Adjusting 34 Heater* 98 Manual 35 Power 37 Rapid seat heating* 98 Rear 99 Split rear bench seat 99 Securing cargo Cargo tie-down rings 158 Selector lever 26 Lock 46 Position 26, 119 Index Self-test BabySmartTM airbag deactivation Service System see FSS Setting system 70 Tele Aid* 172 Service Calling up the service indicator 233 Major service (Service B) 232 Minor service (Service A) 232 Overdue 233 Spare parts Types 233 When due 232 Service and Warranty Booklet Loss of 291 Service and warranty information 10 Service indicator 232 Calling up 233 Clearing 232, 233 Service indicator (FSS) Display messages 256 Service life (tires) 227 Cruise control 151 Higher speed in cruise control 152 Hours (clock) 118 Lower speed in cruise control 152 Minutes (clock) 118 Slower speed in cruise control 152 Speed in cruise control 152 Setting date Trip computer* 186 Setting language Trip computer* 190 Shift lock 314 Shifting Gear selector lever positions 122 Into optimal gear range (automatic transmission) 120 Side impact airbags 64 Side marker lamps Replacing bulbs 266, 267, 269 335 Index Side windows 144 Automatic closing 145 Automatic opening 145 Cleaning 237 Closing 145 Closing fully (Express-close) 145 Opening 145 Opening and closing 144 Opening fully (Express-open) 145 Rear quarter window 146 Stopping 145 Synchronizing power windows 146 Simultaneous wiping and washing Rear window wiper/washer 51 Windshield wipers 50 Single wipe 50 Sliding/pop-up roof* 148 Closing 148, 265 Opening 148, 265 Synchronizing 149 Snow chains 231 Spare fuses 287 Spare parts service 290 Spare wheel 259 Mounting 274 Removing 259 Speed Saving current 151 Speed settings Cruise control 152 Speedometer 25 Speedometer display Additional indicators 256 Split rear bench seat 99 SRS 66, 314 Indicator lamp 255 Standing lamps 107 Replacing bulbs 266, 267 Standing water Driving instructions 200 StArt Display messages 256 Starting difficulties 47 Starting position 33 Starting the engine 46 336 Steep terrain Driving 202 Steering column Height adjustment 39 Length adjustment 39 Steering lock 23, 33 Positions 33 Steering wheel Adjusting 39 Adjustment 39 Cleaning 238 Stolen vehicle Tracking services 180 Stop watch 189 Stopping Windows 145 Storage compartments Glove box 164 Under front passenger seat* 164 Storing (Memory function*) Positions into memory 106 Stranded vehicle 286 Synchronizing ESP 246 Power windows 146 Remote control 263 Sliding/pop-up roof* 149 Tachometer 26, 118 Displaying gear range 121 Tail lamps 270 Cleaning 236 Replacing bulbs 267 Sun visor 132 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 314 Switching off Automatic climate control 137 ESP 81 Hazard warning flasher 112 Headlamps 54 Rapid seat heating 99 Transmission control – LOW RANGE mode 125 Switching on Automatic climate control 137 ESP 82 Front fog lamps 111 Front fog lamps, rear fog lamp 111 Hazard warning flasher 112 Headlamps 48 High beams 110 Rapid seat heating* 98 Seat heating* 98 Transmission control – LOW RANGE mode 125 Trip computer* 186 Windshield wipers 49 Index Tar stains 235 Technical data 302 Brake fluid 302 Coolants 304 Electrical system 297 Engine 294 Engine oil 302 Engine oil additives 302 Fuel requirements 303 Gasoline additives 303 Main dimensions 298 Premium unleaded gasoline 303 Rims and tires 295 Weights 299 Windshield and headlamp washer system 307 Tele Aid System* 315 337 Index Tele Aid* 171 Emergency calls 173 Information 177 Initiating an emergency call manually 175 Remote door unlock 179 Roadside assistance 175 Stolen vehicle tracking services 180 System self-check 172 Upgrade signals 178 Telematics* 315 Telephone* 170 Temperature Grades of tires 309 Tires 228 Third row seats* 102 Folding down single seat 102 Installing single seat 104 Removing single seat 104 Storing single seat 103 Tie-down rings (Cargo compartment) 158 Tightening torque 315 Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 277 Tilt Head restraint 37, 39 Time Setting hours 118 Setting minutes 118 Tire inflation pressure Checking 216, 227 Tire speed rating 198, 315 Tire traction 197 Tires 295, 308 Direction of rotation 227 Driving instructions 196 Retreads 226 Rims and tires 295 Rotating 228 Service life 227 Temperature 228 Temperature grades 309 Tread depth 230 Wear pattern 228 Winter 230 Tools 257 Vehicle jack 258 Vehicles with CD-changer* 258 Wheel bolt wrench 258 Tow-away alarm 29, 84 Arming 84 Disarming 84 Disarming for transport 84 Towing Trailer 206 Towing a trailer 209 Automatic transmission 124 Towing eyes Front 285 Rear 285 Towing the vehicle 283 Stranded vehicle 286 Tracking services For stolen vehicle 180 338 Traction 308, 315 Trailer Attaching 208 Loading 208 Towing 209 Trailer hitches 207 Trailer towing 206 Attaching a trailer 208 Checking weights 208 Electrical connections 207 Hitches 207 Loading 208 Weights and ratings 207 Trailer weights and ratings 207 Transfer case 315 Transmission control – LOW RANGE mode 125 Switching off 125 Switching on 125 Transmission selector lever 264 Unlocking manually 264 Tread depth (tires) 230 Treadwear 308 Trip computer* 29, 186 Average fuel consumption 189 Compass 187 Country 190 Distance remaining 189 Language 190 Selecting functions 186 Setting date 186 Stop watch 189 Switching on 186 Trip odometer Resetting 118 Trip odometer display 117 Trunk see Cargo compartment 89 Turn signal lamps Replacing bulbs 266, 267, 269 Turn signals 49 Additional in mirrors 266 Cleaning lenses 236 Front bulbs 266 Indicator lamps 25 Rear bulbs 267, 270 Turning off Engine 54 Index Unlocking 32, 88 Centrally from inside 94 Driver’s door in an emergency 261 Driver’s door, fuel filler flap 89 Fuel filler flap 214 In an emergency 261 Transmission selector lever manually 264 Vehicle in an emergency 179 With the remote control 32 Upgrade signals Tele Aid* 178 Uphill driving Cruise control 151 Upholstery Cleaning 239 Upshifting 120 339 Index Useful features 164 Vehicle care Ashtrays and cigarette lighter 168 Cup holder 166 Electrical outlet 170 Garage door opener 180 Interior storage spaces 164 Programming or reprogramming the in- tegrated remote control 182 Tele Aid* 171 Telephone* 170 Trip computer* 186 Vehicle Locking 28 Locking in an emergency 262 Lowering 276 Proper use of 17 Service battery 278 Towing 283 Unlocking 28 Unlocking in an emergency 261 Vehicle and trailer weights and ratings 207 Vehicle battery 278 340 Cup holder 238 Engine cleaning 236 Gear selector lever 238 Hard plastic trim items 238 Headlamps 236 Instrument cluster 238 Leather upholstery 239 Light alloy wheels 238 MB Tex upholstery 239 Ornamental moldings 236 Paintwork 235 Parktronic* system sensor 237 Plastic and rubber parts 239 Power washer 235 Seat belts 238 Steering wheel 238 Tail lamps 236 Tar stains 235 Turn signals 236 Upholstery 239 Vehicle washing 236 Window cleaning 237 Wiper blades 237 Vehicle identification number (VIN) 292 Vehicle jack 258 Vehicle lighting Checking 216 Vehicle tool kit 257 Vehicle with CD-changer* 258 Vehicle washing 236 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 292, 315 Voice control system* 315 Warning indicators Parktronic* 155 Warning sounds Drivers seat belts 64 Parking brake 48 Warranty coverage 291 Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washing the vehicle 234 Index Wear pattern (tires) 228 Weights 299 Wheel bolt wrench 258 Wheel change Tightening torque 277 Wheels Rotating 228 Window curtain airbags 64 Windows see Side windows Windshield Defogging 138 Refilling washer fluid 224 Replacing wiper blades 273 Washer fluid 224, 307 Washer system 307 Windshield washer fluid 307 Filler neck 224 Mixing ratio 307 Refilling 224 Wiping with 50 Windshield washer system 307 Windshield wipers 49, 129 Intermittent 49 Interval wiping 130 Normal wiper speed 49 Rain sensor* 130 Rear window wiper/washer 51 Replacing wiper blades 273 Simultaneous wiping and washing 51 Single wipe 50 Switching on 49 Wiping with windshield washer fluid 50 Winter driving Snow chains 231 Tires 230 Winter driving instructions 198 Winter tires 230

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2004 Mercedes-benz M Class Owners Manual