display MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2015 W205 User Guide

Overview ........................................1
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Reading lamp ................................. 129 J
Jack Using ............................................. 382
Jump starting (engine) ......................349 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Deactivation ..................................... 81
Locking ............................................ 81
Unlocking ......................................... 81
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 157
Start/Stop button .......................... 157
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .167
Knee bag .............................................. 50 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 246
Display message ............................ 272
Function/informatio n.................... 219
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Tracking package ..................... 217
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 62
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 265
Light function, active Display message ............................ 266
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 127
Automatic headlamp mod e............ 124
Cornering light function ................. 127
Driving abroad ............................... 124
Fogged up headlamp s.................... 128
Hazard warning lamps ................... 127
High beam flashe r.......................... 126 High-beam headlamp
s................... 126
Light switch ................................... 124
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 125
Parking lamps ................................ 126
Rear fog lamp ................................ 125
Setting exterior lighting ................. 124
Standing lamps .............................. 126
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 247
Turn signals ................................... 126
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 266
Loading guidelines ............................ 298
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 88
Emergency locking ........................... 89
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 87
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulb s.............................. 131
Display message ............................ 264
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 124
Switching on/of f........................... 125
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112 M
M+S tires ............................................ 360
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 332
mbrace Call priority .................................... 314
Display message ............................ 258
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 315 12
Index

Downloading routes ....................... 318
Emergency call .............................. 312
General notes ................................ 310
Geo fencing ................................... 318
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 317
MB info call button ........................ 314
Remote vehicle locking .................. 316
Roadside Assistance button .......... 313
Search & Send ............................... 315
Self-test ......................................... 311
Speed alert .................................... 318
System .......................................... 311
Triggering the vehicle alar m........... 318
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 317
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 316
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 83
Inserting .......................................... 83
Locking vehicle ................................ 89
Removing ......................................... 83
Unlocking the driver's doo r.............. 88
Memory card (audio) ......................... 241
Memory function Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 120
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 211
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 221
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 224
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 216
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 217
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 185
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 194
General notes ................................ 183
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 219
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 58
Rear view camera .......................... 207
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 250 Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 334
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 242
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 82
MOExtended tires .............................. 341
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ...................... 386
Mounting a new wheel ................... 385
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 381
Raising the vehicle ......................... 382
Removing a whee l.......................... 385
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 382
MP3
Operation ....................................... 241
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 233
Permanent display ......................... 248
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 31
Overview .......................................... 35 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 238
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 156 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55 Index
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Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ...............................54
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent .................................................59
Children in the vehicle .................... .59
Important safety notes .................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
Seat belt .......................................... 44
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation .........................................52
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 236
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 243
Assistance menu ........................... 244
Displaying a service message ........ 329
Display messages .......................... 250
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 191
Factory settings ............................. 249
Head-up display ............................. 233
Important safety notes .................. 230
Instrument cluster menu ............... 248
Lights menu ................................... 247
Media menu ................................... 240
Menu overview .............................. 235
Message memory .......................... 250
Navigation menu ............................ 238
Operation ....................................... 231
Radio menu ................................... 240
Service menu ................................. 244
Settings menu ............................... 244
Standard display ............................ 236
Telephone menu ............................ 242
Trip menu ...................................... 236
Video DVD operation ..................... 241
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 132
Operating safety Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 25 Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 23
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Outside temperature display ........... 231
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Override feature Rear side window s........................... 65 P
Paint code number ............................ 396
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 332
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................. 101
Opening/closing ............................ 103
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Resetting ....................................... 105
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 174
Parking brake ................................ 176
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 119
Rear view camera .......................... 207
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 254
Electric parking brake .................... 176
Warning lamp ................................. 290
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 126
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 201
Driving system ............................... 199
Function/note s............................. 199
Important safety notes .................. 199
Problem (malfunction) ................... 202 14
Index

Range of the sensors ....................
.199
Warning displa y............................. 200
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamp
Problem (malfunction) ................... 263
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 150
Perfume vial ................................... 150
Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 65
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 336
Power washers .................................. 331
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 259
Operation ......................................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 259
Function/note s................................ 74
Important safety notes .................... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 293
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) Operation ......................................... 58
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 76
Immobilizer ...................................... 76
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 160
Hill start assist ............................... 160 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26R
Radiator cover ................................... 325
Radio Selecting a station ......................... 240 Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Reading lamp ..................................... 129
Rear compartment Setting the airflow ......................... 146
Setting the air vents ...................... 153
Setting the temperature ................ 145
Rear fog lamp
Switching on/of f........................... 125
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 302
Rear seats Display message ............................ 281
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 334
Function/note s............................. 207
Switching on/of f........................... 208
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 117
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 119
Rear window blind ............................ 308
Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Switching on/of f........................... 148
Recuperation display ........................ 236
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) Important safety notes .................. 402
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 171
Refueling process .......................... 172
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 318
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 319
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 130
Important safety notes .................. 130
Overview of bulb types .................. 130
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 131
Reporting safety defects .................... 27 Index
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Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display messag e............................ 270
Warning lamp ................................. 291
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 149
Restraint system Display message ............................ 260
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 290
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 102
Roller sunblind s............................. 104
Side windows ................................... 97
Sliding sunroof ............................... 102
Trunk lid ........................................... 91
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 266
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
Roller sunblind Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 104
Rear side window s......................... 308
Rear window .................................. 308
Roller sunblinds (panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel)
Operating ....................................... 105
Roof carrier ........................................ 306
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 337
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 403S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Child restraint systems .................... 61
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Adjusting the height ......................... 46 center rear-compartment sea
t......... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 337
Correct usage .................................. 45
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 284
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) .............................................. 110
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 111
Cleaning the cover ......................... 337
Correct driver's seat position ........ 108
Important safety notes .................. 109
Seat heating .................................. 112
Seat heating problem .................... 114
Seat ventilation .............................. 114
Seat ventilation problem ................ 115
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 121
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 112
Switching seat ventilation on/of f.. 114
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 336
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 334
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 244
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 401
Coolant (engine) ............................ 401
Engine oil ....................................... 400
Fuel ................................................ 397
Important safety notes .................. 397
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 402
Washer fluid ................................... 402
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 249
On-board computer ....................... 244
Side impact air bag ............................. 5016
Index

Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage)
................................................... 266
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 333
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature ..........98
Important safety information ........... 97
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Resetting .........................................99
Sliding sunroof
Opening/closing ............................1 02
Resetting ....................................... 103
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 84
Changing the programming ............. 82
Checking the battery ....................... 84
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 98
Display message ............................ 282
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 81
Important safety notes .................... 80
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 82
Loss ................................................. 85
Mechanical key ................................ 83
Overview .......................................... 80
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 157
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Starting the engine ........................ 159
Snow chains ...................................... 361
Sockets Center console .............................. 310
General notes ................................ 310
Rear compartment ......................... 310
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Special seat belt retractor .................. 60
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 248
Digital ............................................ 237
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33 Segments ...................................... 231
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 248
see Instrument cluster
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 266
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 159
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 159
STEER CONTROL .................................. 76
Steering Warning lamps ............................... 295
Steering (display message) .............. 281
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS) Display message ............................ 276
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 116
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 115
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 231
Cleaning ......................................... 336
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 116
Important safety notes .................. 115
Paddle shifters ............................... 169
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 121
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 169
Stowage areas ................................... 298
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 300
Center console .............................. 299
Cup holders ................................... 306
Door ............................................... 300
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 299
Glove box ....................................... 299
Important safety information ......... 298
Map pockets .................................. 300
Rear ............................................... 300
Stowage net ................................... 300
Stowage net ....................................... 300 Index
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Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor
....................................................3 05
Summer tires In winter ........................................ 360
Sun visor ............................................ 307
Suspension tuning AIRMATIC ...................................... 198
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 149 T
Tachometer ........................................ 231
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 265
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 397
Information ................................... .396
Tires/wheels ................................. 386
Vehicle data ................................... 403
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 242
Display message ............................ 282
Introduction ................................... 242
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 242
Number from the phone book ....... .243
Redialing ........................................ 243
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 242
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrumentcluster) .......................................... 231
Coolant (display in the on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Outside temperature ..................... .231
Setting (climate control) ................ 145
Through-loading feature ................... 301
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 342
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 365
Checking manually ........................ 365
Display message ............................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 365
Maximum ....................................... 364 Notes ............................................. 363
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 344
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 344
Recommended ............................... 361
Tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem
General notes ................................ 368
Important safety notes .................. 368
Restarting ...................................... 369
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 367
Function/notes ............................ .365
General notes ................................ 365
Important safety notes .................. 365
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 368
Restarting ...................................... 367
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Warning message .......................... 367
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 380
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 379
Bar (definition) ............................... 378
Changing a wheel .......................... 381
Characteristics .............................. 378
Checking ........................................ 359
Curb weight (definition) ................. 380
Definition of terms ......................... 378
Direction of rotatio n...................... 381
Display message ............................ 277
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 381
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 378
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 379
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 379
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 379
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 379
Important safety notes .................. 358
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 379
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 379 18
Index

Labeling (overview) ........................ 375
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 380
Load index .....................................3
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Load index (definition) ................... 379
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 379
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 380
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................ .380
Maximum tire load ......................... 377
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 380
MOExtended tires .......................... 360
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 380
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) .......................................... .380
Replacing ....................................... 381
Service life ..................................... 360
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 380
Speed rating (definition) ................ 379
Storing .......................................... .381
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 378
Summer tires in winter .................. 360
Temperature .................................. 374
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 380
Tire bead (definition) ..................... .380
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 380
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 379
Tire size (data) ............................... 386
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 375
Tire tread ....................................... 359
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 380
Total load limit (definition) ............. 381
Traction ......................................... 374
Traction (definition) ....................... 380
Tread wea r..................................... 374
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 373
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 379
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 380
Wheel and tire combination ........... 388
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 379
see Flat tire Top Tether
............................................ 62
Towing away Important safety guidelines ........... 351
Installing the towing eye ................ 352
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 354
Removing the towing eye ............... 353
With both axles on the ground ....... 353
With the rear axle raised ................ 353
Towing eye ......................................... 340
Tow-starting Emergency engine starting ............ 354
Important safety notes .................. 351
Transfer case ..................................... 171
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 166
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 166
Transporting the vehicle .................. 353
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 336
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 237
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 236
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 237
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 96
Important safety notes .................... 90
Locking separately ........................... 96
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 92
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 93
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 91
Opening (automatically from
inside) .............................................. 95
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 93
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 280
Obstacle recognition ........................ 91
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Opening dimensions ...................... 403 Index
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Trunk load (maximum)
...................... 403
Turn signals Changing bulbs (front) ................... 132
Changing bulbs (rear ).................... 132
Display message ............................ 264
Switching on/of f........................... 126
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 88
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 87 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 308
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 280
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings .......................... 244
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 369
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 89
Locking (SmartKey ).......................... 81
Lowering ........................................ 386
Maintenance .................................... 24
Operating safety .............................. 25
Parking for a long period ................ 177
Pulling away ................................... 160
Raising ........................................... 382
Reporting problems ......................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 382
Towing away .................................. 351
Transporting .................................. 353
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 88
Unlocking (SmartKey )...................... 81
Vehicle data ................................... 403
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 403
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 403
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 403
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 89Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 396
Vehicle level AIRMATIC ...................................... 198
Display message ............................ 271
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 340
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 241
VIN ...................................................... 396 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 286
Brakes ........................................... 285
Check Engine ................................. 291
Coolant .......................................... 291
Distance warning ........................... 293
ESP ®
.............................................. 288
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 289
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 290
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 43
Reserve fue l................................... 291
Restraint system ............................ 290
Seat belt ........................................ 284
Steering ......................................... 295
Tire pressure monitor .................... 294
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 282
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 386
Wheel chock ...................................... 382
Wheels Changing a whee l.......................... 381
Checking ........................................ 359
Cleaning ......................................... 333
Important safety notes .................. 358
Interchanging/changing ................ 381
Mounting a new whee l................... 385
Mounting a whee l.......................... 381
Removing a whee l.......................... 385 20
Index

Storing ........................................... 381
Tightening torque ........................... 386
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 386
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 261
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 147
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 327
Notes ............................................. 402
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 136
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 134
Switching on/of f........................... 133
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 360
Slippery road surfaces ................... 182
Snow chains .................................. 361
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 325
Summer tires ................................. 360
Winter tires
M+S tire s....................................... 360
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 333
Important safety notes .................. 134
Replacing ....................................... 134
Replacing (windshield) ................... 134
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 336
Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Index
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