MERCEDES-BENZ CL550 2010 W216 User Guide

Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 371
Additives ........................................ 493
Checking level ............................... 369
Consumption ................................. 369
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 444
Oil dipstick .....................................
369
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 492
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ......59
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 60
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................... 429, 430, 435
Warning lamp ................................. 456
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 48
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
ETS/4-ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 60
Express operation Power windows .............................. 282
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................345
Exterior lamp switch ......................... 275
Exterior rear view mirrors ................271
Fold-in function .............................. 273
Parking position ............................. 272
Power folding ................................. 273
Exterior view of vehicle ......................26 F
Fastening the seat belts .....................47
First aid kit .........................................
412
Flat tire

............................................... 465
Lowering the vehicle ......................469
Mounting the spare wheel ............. 466
Preparing the vehicle .....................465
Spare wheel ........................... 465, 490
Floormats ........................................... 363
Fluids
ABC fluid ................................ 371, 491
Automatic transmission fluid ......... 491
Brake fluid ..................................... 491
Capacities ...................................... 490
Engine coolant ............................... 491
Engine oil ....................................... 490Power steering fluid .......................
491
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 492
Fog lamps ........................................... 277
Messages in the multifunction
display

................................... 446, 448
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ...................................... 273
Four-wheel drive see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front passenger front air bag ............ 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 417
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ............................. 41, 459
Fuel ..................................................... 366
Additives ........................................ 494
Capacity, fuel tank ......................... 491
Drive sensibly–safe fuel .................397
Fuel consumption statistics ...........204
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 367
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp .....457
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........493
Refueling ........................................ 366
Requirements ................................ 494
Fuel filler flap ..................................... 367
Fuel gauge ......................................... 301
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ........490
Fuel tank Capacity ........................................ 491
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 367
Refueling ........................................ 366
Fuses .................................................. 476 G
Garage door opener .......................... 360
Gasoline see Fuel


GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...394
Gear range ......................................... 295
Indicator ........................................ 295
Limiting .......................................... 297
Shifting into optimal ......................298
Gear selector lever ............................291
Cleaning ......................................... 409 Index
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Gearshift pattern ...........................
291
Shifting procedure ......................... 293
Transmission position indicator ..... 294
Transmission positions .................. 294
Generator
see Alternator

Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
Glove box ........................................... 348
Gracenote ®
Media Database ............ 171
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............394
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................ 394H
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning ....409
Hazard warning flasher ....................278
HD Radio™ ......................................... 154
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 278
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps ........... 274
Automatic headlamp mode

............275
Bi-Xenon ........................................ 274
Cleaning lenses ............................. 406
Cleaning system ............................ 278
Daytime running lamp mode ..........276
High-beam flasher .........................278
High-beam headlamps ...................278
Low-beam headlamps .................... 275
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 446
Replacing bulbs ............................. 463
Switch ............................................ 275
Headliner and shelf below rear
window, cleaning and care of ..........409
Head restraints ................................. 264
Adjustment ............................ 264, 267
Folding back .................................. 268
Rear seat head restraints ............... 268
Heated steering wheel ...................... 270Height adjustment

Seats ............................................. 264
Vehicle level control ...................... 318
High-beam flasher ............................. 278
High-beam headlamps ......................278
Indicator lamp .................................. 29
High-performance brake system

.....400
Hill-start assist system ..................... 315
HOLD function ................................... 316
Hood ................................................... 368
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 439
Horn ...................................................... 27
Hydroplaning ..................................... 400 I
Identification labels ..........................480
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 481
Ignition ....................................... 262, 285
Immobilizer .......................................... 65
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning


Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Infrared reflecting windshield .........364
Inside door handle ......................34, 256
Instrument cluster ......................29, 300
Illumination .................................... 300
Lamps ............................................ 450
Multifunction display .....................203
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Emergency lighting ........................ 280
Front .............................................. 279
Front reading lamps ....................... 279
Rear ............................................... 279
Interior rear view mirror ................... 271
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors .... 27210
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Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
...........................281
Rain sensor .................................... 281
iPod ®
(media interface) ....................183
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type)
see Children in the vehicle J
Jack ..................................................... 413
Jump starting ..................................... 471K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of ........................................... 256
Replacing

....................................... 256
Unlocking/locking manually .......... 460
Valet locking .................................. 261
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp ........................ 255
Checking batteries ......................... 255
Factory setting ...................... 253, 255
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO) ................................................ 255
Global locking (SmartKey) .............253
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO) ................................................ 255
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ..................................... 253
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO ...254
Locking/unlocking ........................252
Loss of ........................................... 256
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 440
Opening, trunk ............................... 258
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof ......................... 283
Opening and closing the windows . 283
Remote control .............................. 252
Replacing ....................................... 256
Replacing batteries ........................ 461
Restoring to factory setting ... 253, 255
Selective setting .................... 253, 255
Starter switch positions ................. 262KEYLESS-GO

Starter switch positions

.................262
Keypad (COMAND) .............................. 70
Kickdown ........................................... 295
Kickdown (manual shift program) ... 299
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ...........394
Knee bag .............................................. 40 L
Labels
Certification ................................... 480
Emission control information ......... 481
Tire and Loading Information
placard

........................................... 381
Tire inflation pressure ....................376
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ...................... 275
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 446
Switching on/off ........................... 275
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 29, 451
Brakes ........................................... 451
Distance warning lamp .......... 307, 457
Engine malfunction ........................ 457
ESC .......................................... 29, 456
ESC OFF ........................................ 456
Fog lamps ...................................... 277
Front passenger front air bag
off ............................................ 41, 459
Fuel tank reserve ........................... 457
High-beam headlamps .............29, 278
Instrument cluster .........................450
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ........................ 458
Seat belt telltale ................29, 48, 454
SRS .......................................... 36, 455
Turn signals ..................................... 29
Language settings ............................... 81
LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 447
Light alloy wheels, cleaning .............408
Lighter see Cigarette lighter Index
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Lighting
.............................................. 274
Daytime running lamp mode ..........276
Exterior
.......................................... 275
Interior ........................................... 279
Limp-home mode .............................. 299
Load index (tires) ......................389, 394
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 253
Manually ........................................ 461
SmartKey ....................................... 252
Loss of
Key ................................................ 256
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 480
Low-beam headlamps ....................... 275
Exterior lamp switch ...................... 275
Switching on .................................. 275
Lubricants .......................................... 490M
Maintenance ........................................ 21
Maintenance Call, automatic (Tele
Aid) ..................................................... 359
Maintenance System Service indicator display

................402
Service indicator message ............. 402
Service term exceeded ..................402
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) .............................. 275
Manual shift program .......................298
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight .....394
Maximum load rating (tires) .............394
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 394
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 183
Memory function ............................... 273
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel Mirrors
............................................... 271
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors .... 272
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position .......................................... 272
Exterior rear view mirrors

..............271
Interior rear view mirror ................. 271
Memory function ........................... 273
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors ........................................... 273
Vanity mirror .................................. 351
MON (Motor Octane Number) ..........494
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 .................................................... 162
Multifunction display ........................ 203
Symbol messages .......................... 428
Text messages ............................... 416
Vehicle status messages ............... 414
Multifunction display messages
ABC (Active Body Control) ............. 419
ABS ....................................... 429, 430
Active headlamps .......................... 446
Advanced Parking Guidance ..........423
Advanced TPMS ............................. 426
Air bags ......................................... 417
AIRMATIC ...................................... 437
Alternator .............................. 425, 444
Automatic
transmission .......................... 424, 425
Backrests ....................................... 439
Battery ................................... 425, 444
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 423
Brake fluid ..................................... 434
Brake pads ..................................... 428
Coolant .......................................... 442
Corner-illuminating lamps .............. 449
Cruise control ................................ 420
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 421
Doors ............................................. 439
EBP ................................................ 430
Engine oil ....................................... 444
ESC ............................... 429, 430, 435
Fog lamps .............................. 446, 448
Front passenger front air bag ........417
Gas cap .......................................... 445
High-beam lamps ........................... 447
Hood .............................................. 439
License plate lamps ....................... 44712
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Light sensor ...................................
448
Low-beam lamps ............................
448
Night View Assist ........................... 438
Park Assist ..................................... 422
Parking lamps ................................ 447
PRE-SAFE ®
.................................... 416
Radar sensors ................................ 424
Reserve fuel ................................... 445
Reverse lamp ................................. 446
Side marker lamps .........................446
SmartKey ....................................... 440
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO .......... 440
SRS ................................................ 436
Tele Aid .......................................... 436
Tire inflation pressure ............426, 450
Tire pressure monitor .................... 426
Tires ...................................... 426, 450
Trunk ............................................. 439
Turn signals ................................... 449
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment .................................... 270
Buttons .......................................... 202
Cleaning ......................................... 409
Gearshift control ............................ 297
Heating .......................................... 270
Memory function ........................... 273
Music Register ................................... 180N
Navigation ............................................ 83
Alternative route ............................ 125
Compass ........................................

124
Destination memory ......................132
Entering a destination ...................... 93
Entering a stopover ........................ 109
Introduction ..................................... 83
Lane recommendation ...................118
Last destinations ........................... 134
Map software version ......................83
Points of interest (POI) ................... 111
Route guidance .............................. 116
Traffic messages ............................ 125
Zagat ®
Rating Service .................... 115
“Where am I?” function .................. 123
Navi menu .......................................... 206
Nets, parcel ....................................... 348
Night security illumination .............. 191Night View Assist
.............................. 333
Cleaning the

windshield in front of
the camera .................................... 407
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 438
Normal occupant weight .................. 394
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 481 O
Occupant Classification System see OCS

(Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 394
Occupant safety Air bags ........................................... 37
Children and air bags ....................... 37
Children in the vehicle .....................51
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 54
Fastening the seat belts ................... 47
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 41, 459
Infant and child restraint systems .... 51
Introduction ..................................... 36
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 54
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 41
PRE-SAFE ®
....................................... 49
Seat belts .................................. 39, 45
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................ 41
Self-test ........................................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 204
Oil, oil level see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting .....................297
Operating safety .................................. 22
Ornamental moldings, cleaning .......406
Overhead control panel ......................34 Index
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Paintwork, cleaning ..........................404
Paintwork code ................................. 481
Panic alarm .......................................... 55
Parcel nets ......................................... 348
Park Assist ......................................... 324
Cleaning system sensors ...............406
Collision warning ........................... 327
Messages in the multifunction
display
........................................... 422
Range ............................................ 325
Switching on/off ........................... 327
System sensors ............................. 406
Warning indicators ......................... 326
Parking ............................................... 288
Advanced Parking Guidance ..........327
Park Assist ..................................... 324
Parktronic system ..........................321
Parking Guidance, Advanced ........... 327
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors .............. 272
Transmission position .................... 294
Parktronic system
Cleaning system sensors ...............406
Malfunction .................................... 324
Minimum distance ......................... 322
Sensor range ................................. 322
Switching on/off ........................... 323
System sensors ............................. 322
Warning indicators ......................... 323
Parts service ...................................... 480
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Pedals ................................................. 397
Phone see Telephone
Phone book ........................................ 146
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 409
Power assistance .............................. 398
Power closing assist for doors and
trunk lid .............................................. 261
Power outlets .................................... 353
Power seats see Seats Power tilt/sliding sunroof

Operation ....................................... 345
Synchronizing
................................ 347
Power washer .................................... 404
Power windows ................................. 282
Cleaning ......................................... 408
Operation ....................................... 282
Rear side window, override switch ... 55
Synchronizing ................................ 283
Practical hints ................................... 412
PRE-SAFE ®
............................................ 49
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 416
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ................................. 62
Activating/deactivating ................. 213
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 416
Problems
While driving .................................. 288
With vehicle ..................................... 23
With wipers .................................... 281
Product information ............................20
Production options weight ...............394
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program ................296
Manual shift program ..................... 298
Proximity key
see Key, SmartKey
PSI (air pressure unit) ....................... 394 R
RACETIMER ........................................ 209
Radar sensors
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 424
Switching on or off

......................... 216
Radio .................................................. 152
HD Radio™ .................................... 154
Satellite radio ................................ 157
Selecting stations .......................... 207
Radio transmitters ............................401
Rain sensor see Intermittent wiping
Rear axle oil ....................................... 491
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps 14
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Rear seat head restraints
see Head restraints

Rear side window
Override switch ................................ 55
Rear view camera .............................. 332
Cleaning the camera lens .............. 407
Rear window defroster ..................... 344
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ..................................... 374, 394
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............ 493
Refueling ............................................ 366
Regular checks .................................. 367
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) .............359
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .........359
Replacing
Key ................................................ 256
Replacing bulbs ................................. 463
Reporting safety defects .................... 23
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 445
Restraint systems
see Occupant safety
Retaining hook .................................. 348
Rims ........................................... 394, 486
Roadside Assistance ...................21, 356
RON (Research Octane Number) ..... 494
Rubber parts, cleaning ...................... 409 S
Safety Driving safety systems ..................... 56
Occupant safety ............................... 36
Reporting defects

............................23
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Satellite radio .................................... 157
SD card ............................................... 166
Seat belt force limiter ......................... 48
Seat belts ............................................. 45
Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 49Children in the vehicle
.....................51
Cleaning ......................................... 409
Fastening ......................................... 47
Proper use of ................................... 46
Safety guidelines

............................. 39
Safety notes ..................................... 45
Telltale ..................................... 29, 454
Seat heating ....................................... 269
Seating capacity ................................ 382
Seats .................................................. 264
Adjustment .................................... 264
Drive-dynamic ................................ 199
Heating .......................................... 269
Memory function ........................... 273
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 439
Ventilation ..................................... 269
Selective setting
see Key, SmartKey
Selector lever
see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 45
Tele Aid .......................................... 354
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .................................... 480
Service and warranty information .....20
Service intervals see Maintenance System, Service
indicator message
Service life (tires) .............................. 386
Service menu ..................................... 214
Settings Automatic locking .......................... 193
Automatic mirror folding ................ 192
Display settings (COMAND) ............. 79
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 190
Factory setting (KEYLESS-GO) ....... 255
Factory setting (SmartKey) ............253
Individual (vehicle) ......................... 214
Interior ambient lighting ................ 192
Language ......................................... 81
Locator lighting .............................. 192
Memory function ........................... 273
Night security illumination ............. 191
Rear window sunshade ..................190 Index
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Selective setting (KEYLESS-GO) ..... 255
Selective setting (SmartKey) ..........
253
Time
................................................. 79
Trunk opening-height restriction ....193
Voice Control System ...................... 80
Shelf below rear window, cleaning .. 409
Shortcut buttons ................................. 69
Side impact air bags ...........................40
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 406
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 446
Sidewall (tires) .................................. 395
Side windows see Power windows
SmartKey
see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains ...................................... 396
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare wheel ....................................... 486
Mounting ....................................... 466
Storage location ............................ 413
Speedometer ....................................... 29
Speed settings Cruise control ................................ 303
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 311
Resume function ................... 304, 312
SRS
Indicator lamp .................................. 29
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Indicator lamp ......................... 36, 455
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 436
Standing water, driving through ......400
Starter switch positions KEYLESS-GO .................................. 262
SmartKey ....................................... 262
Starting difficulties (engine) ............286
Starting the engine ........................... 285
Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment
Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel gearshift control
.....297
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ...360
Storage compartments .....................348
Storing tires ....................................... 387
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof

Sunshade
Rear window .................................. 352
Sun visors .......................................... 351
Suspension tuning see AIRMATIC T
Tachometer .................................. 30, 301
Overspeed range ........................... 301
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses

............................. 406
Tar stains ........................................... 404
Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant .... 492, 493
Brake fluid ............................. 491, 493
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 490
Coolant .................................. 491, 494
Engine oil additives ........................493
Engine oils ............................. 490, 492
Fuel requirements .......................... 494
Gasoline additives .......................... 494
Identification labels .......................480
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........493
Rims and tires ................................ 486
Spare wheel ................................... 490
Vehicle specification
CL 550 4MATIC ............................. 483
Vehicle specification CL 600 ......... 483
Vehicle specification CL 63 AMG ...484
Vehicle specification CL 65 AMG ...485
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 492, 496
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification 16
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Tele Aid
............................................... 353
Automatic Maintenance Call ..........359
Emergency calls ............................. 354
Information button .........................357
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................ 355
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 436
Remote door lock .......................... 359
Remote door unlock ...................... 359
Roadside Assistance button .......... 356
Search & Send ............................... 358
SOS button .................................... 355
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services .. 360
System self-test ............................. 354
Telephone .......................................... 135
Answering/ending a call ................ 211
Bluetooth ®
interface ...................... 138
Call lists ......................................... 150
Call waiting, call holding, and
conference ..................................... 145
Emergency call “911” .................... 137
Functions during a single party
call ................................................. 144
Making calls ................................... 143
Menu ............................................. 211
Operation ....................................... 211
Phone book ........................... 146, 212
Redialing ........................................ 212
Telephone keypad ............................... 70
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 300
Interior temperature ......................341
Outside .......................................... 301
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Tightening torque
Wheels ........................................... 469
Time settings ....................................... 79
TIN (Tire Identification Number) ...... 395
Tire and Loading Information
placard ............................................... 381
Tire and loading terminology ...........393
Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure
Checking ........................................ 377
Important notes on
........................375
Label on the inside of fuel filler
flap ................................................ 376
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar ..... 381
Tire labeling ....................................... 389
Tire load rating .................................. 394
Tire ply composition and material
used .................................................... 395
Tires ........................................... 373, 486
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ............................................ 377
Air pressure ................................... 374
Care and maintenance ................... 386
Cleaning ......................................... 387
Direction of rotation, spinning .......385
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure ........................................ 375
Inflation pressure .................. 376, 377
Information placard ....................... 381
Inspection ...................................... 386
Labeling ......................................... 389
Load index ............................. 389, 394
Load rating .................................... 394
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 426, 450
Ply composition and material
used ............................................... 395
Problems under-/overinflation ...... 376
Retreads ........................................ 373
Rims and tires (technical data) ...... 486
Rotation ......................................... 388
Service life ..................................... 386
Sizes .............................................. 486
Snow chains .................................. 396
Speed rating .......................... 390, 395
Storing ........................................... 387
Temperature .......................... 375, 388
Terminology ................................... 393
Tire Identification Number ............. 395
TPMS low tire pressure/
malfunction telltale ........................ 458
Traction ................................. 387, 395
Tread ............................................. 395
Tread depth ........................... 386, 395
Treadwear ...................................... 387 Index
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Treadwear indicators .............
386, 395
Vehicle maximum load on .............. 395
Wear pattern
.................................. 388
Winter tires ............................ 395, 486
Tire speed rating .......................390, 395
Top tether see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ................................... 395
Towing
Towing eye bolt .............................. 474
Vehicle ........................................... 473
Towing eye bolt ................................. 474
Traction ...................................... 387, 395
Traffic messages ............................... 125
Transfer case ..................................... 299
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission fluid level .................... 371
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever
Transmission positions ....................294
Traveling abroad ............................... 401
Tread (tires) ....................................... 395
Tread depth (tires) ....................386, 395
Treadwear .......................................... 387
Treadwear indicators (tires) .... 386, 395
Trip menu ........................................... 204
Trunk
Closing ........................................... 258
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 439
Opening ......................................... 258
Opening/closing system ............... 259
Opening-height restriction ............. 193
Trunk lid emergency release .......... 260
Unlocking manually .......................461
Valet locking .................................. 261
Turning off the engine ......................290
Turn signals ....................................... 277
Cleaning lenses ............................. 406
Indicator lamps ................................ 29
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 449 U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .................................. 387, 395
Units Selecting speedometer display
mode ............................................. 215
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 493
Unlocking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 253
Manually
........................................ 460
SmartKey ....................................... 252
Upholstery, cleaning .........................409
USB devices (media interface) .........183
USB socket ........................................... 72
Useful features .................................. 350 V
Valet locking ...................................... 261
Vehicle
Battery ........................................... 469
Care ............................................... 403
Control system .............................. 201
Identification Number (VIN) ........... 480
Individual settings ..........................214
Locking/unlocking ........................ 252
Lowering (wheel change)

............... 469
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety .............................. 22
Towing ........................................... 473
Unlocking/locking manually .......... 460
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ................................................... 480
Vehicle jack see Jack
Vehicle level control
see AIRMATIC
Vehicle lighting .................................. 274
Vehicle loading
Instructions .................................... 347
Load limit ....................................... 382
Terminology ................................... 393
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ... 395 18
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