engine MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class 2017 W218 Owner's Manual
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Features .............................................. 248
Maintenance and care......................265
Engine compartment ........................... 265
Maintenance ........................................ 269
Care ..................................................... 270
Breakdown assistance .....................277
Where will I find...? .............................. 277
Flat tire ................................................ 278
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 282
Jump-starting ....................................... 285
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 287
Fuses ................................................... 290
Wheels and tires ............................... 292
Important safety notes ........................ 292
Operation ............................................ 292
Winter operation .................................. 294
Tire pressure ....................................... 295
Loading the vehicle .............................. 302
All about wheels and tires ................... 305
Changing a wheel ................................ 312
Wheel and tire combinations ............... 317
Emergency spare wheel ....................... 317
Technical data ................................... 321
Information regarding technical data ... 321
Vehicle electronics .............................. 321
Identification plates ............................. 322
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 323
Vehicle data ......................................... 328
Contents3
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1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel
drive)
Function/notes ............................ .163
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 274
Display in the multimedia system .. 175
Function/notes .............................1 73
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 204
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety notes .................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 229
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 241
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 116
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 196
Display message ............................ 217
Function/information .................... 182
Active Driving Assistance package .. 182
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 197
Display message ............................ 217
Function/information .................... 184
Active multicontour seat
Adjusting (on the seat) ..................... 97
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 166
Display message ............................ 217
Exiting a parking space .................. 168
Function/notes ............................. 165
Important safety notes .................. 165 Parking .......................................... 167
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 68
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 160
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes ............................. 107
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 326
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Adjusting the volume
Audio 20 ........................................ 237
COMAND ....................................... 237
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 53
Display message ............................ 210
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Important safety notes .................... 46
Introduction ..................................... 46
Knee bag .......................................... 47
Occupant Cla
ssification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 42
Pelvis air bag ................................... 48
Side impact air bag .......................... 47
Window curtain air bag .................... 49
AIR FLOW ........................................... 117
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 121
Important safety notes .................. 121
Rear ............................................... 121
Setting ........................................... 121
Setting the center air vents ........... 121
Setting the side air vents ............... 121
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes ............................. 159
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 75
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Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 75
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 198
Setting the color (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 161
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 252
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 195
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 195
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 270
Hiding a service message .............. 269
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 270
Service message ............................ 269
Special service requirements ......... 270
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function ........................................... 75
Switching off the alarm .................... 75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 196
Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes ............................. 177
Audio 20
Switching on/off ........................... 237
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 212
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 270Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function)
.................................... 127
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 126
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 105
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 133
Automatic drive program ............... 135
Cha
nging gear ............................... 133
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 130
Display message ............................ 223
Drive program display .................... 130
Driving tips .................................... 133
Emergency running mode .............. 138
Engaging drive position .................. 132
Engaging neutral ............................ 131
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 130
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 131
Engaging reverse gear ................... 131
Engaging the park position ............ 131
Kickdown ....................................... 133
Manual drive program .................... 135
Manual drive program (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 136
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 136
Overview ........................................ 129
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Program selector button ................ 133
Pulling away ................................... 125
Selector lever ................................ 129
Starting the engine ........................ 125
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 135
Transmission position display ........ 129
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 130
Transmission positions .................. 132
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 138
B
Back button ....................................... 237
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
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Controller.......................................... .237
Convenience box ............................... 246
Convenience closing feature .............. 88
Convenience opening feature ............ 88
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 268
Display message ............................ 213
Filling capacity ............................... 327
Important safety notes .................. 326
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 01
Temperature gauge ........................ 188
Warning lamp ................................. 232
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes .............................1 07
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 148
Cruise control lever ....................... 148
Deactivating ................................... 149
Display message ............................ 220
Driving system ............................... 148
Function/notes .............................1 48
Important safety notes .................. 148
Setting a speed .............................. 149
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 148
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 249
Center console in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 249
Important safety notes .................. 248
Rear compartment ......................... 249
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 193 Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes .............................1 05
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Interior lighting .............................. 199
Diagnostics connection ......................29
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .24
Introduction .....................................2 4
Digital speedomete r........................ .191
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 130
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 269
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 203
Driving systems .............................2 15
Engine ............................................ 213
General notes ................................ 203
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 203
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 225
Lights ............................................. 212
Safety systems .............................. 204
SmartKey ....................................... 225
Tires ............................................... 221
Vehicle ...........................................2 23
Distance recorder .............................1 90
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 234
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 68
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 151
Activation conditions ..................... 151
Deactivating ................................... 155
Display message ............................ 218
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 154
Function/note s ............................. 149
Imp
ortant safety notes .................. 150
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 153
Stopping ........................................ 153
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see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
E
EASY-ENTRY featureActivating/deactivating ................. 199
Function/notes ............................. 100
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 100
Function/notes ............................. 100
Switching on/off ........................... 199
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 246
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................2 05
Function/notes ................................ 72
ECO display
Function/notes .............................1 44
On-board computer ....................... 191
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 127
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 126
Deactivating/activating ................. 127
General information ....................... 126
Important safety notes .................. 126
Introduction ................................... 126
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................8 3
Fuel filler flap ................................. 140
Trunk ............................................... 86
Vehicle ............................................. 83
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 318
Important safety notes .................. 317
Removing ....................................... 318
Storage location ............................ 318
Stowing .......................................... 319
Technical data ............................... 318
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 53
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 26 Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 232
Display message ............................ 213
ECO start/stop function ................ 126
Engine number ............................... 323
Irregular running ............................ 128
Jump-starting ................................. 285
Starting problems .......................... 128
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 125
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 125
Sw
itching off .................................. 141
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 290
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 128
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 267
Additives ........................................ 326
Checking the oil level ..................... 267
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 267
Display message ............................ 214
Filling capacity ............................... 326
Notes about oil grades ................... 325
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 267
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 201
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 201
Characteristics ................................. 70
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 71
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) ................. 70
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 195
Display message ............................ 204
Function/notes ................................ 69
General notes .................................. 69
Important safety information ........... 69
Trailer stabilization ........................... 72
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Warning lamp ................................. 229
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 69
Exhaust check ................................... 144
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 274
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 105
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 101
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 102
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 200
Folding in/out (automatically) .......1 02
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 101
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 102
Setting ...........................................1 01
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 104
Storing the parking position .......... 102
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 243
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 238
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 278
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 278
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 279
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ...........................................2 64
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 321
Two-way radio ................................ 321
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 325
Consumption statistics .................. 191
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 191
Displaying the range ......................1 91
Driving tips ....................................1 43
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 324
Important safety notes .................. 324 Notes for CLS 400, CLS 400
4MATIC .......................................... 325
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Refueling ........................................ 138
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 324
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 140
Opening ......................................... 139
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 191
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 324
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 277
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................2 90
Before changing .............................2 90
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 291
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 291
Important safety notes .................. 290G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 263
General notes ................................ 261
Important safety notes .................. 261
Opening/closing the garage door .. 263
Problems when programming ........2 63
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 261
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 262
Gasoline ............................................. 324
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 201
Genuine parts ...................................... 25
Glove box ...........................................2 43
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 36
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
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Hazard warning lamps...................... 107
Head bags
Display message ............................ 209
Head restraints
Adjusting .........................................9 5
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 95
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 96
Luxury .............................................. 95
see NECK-PRO head restraints
see NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Headlamps
Fogging up .....................................1 08
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 06
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 107
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Hill start assist .................................. 125
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 158
Deactivating ................................... 158
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes .............................1 57
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 36
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 66
Display message ............................ 224
Important safety notes .................. 265
Opening ......................................... 265
Horn ...................................................... 33
Hydroplaning ..................................... 147
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 74
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 234
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 266
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Settings ......................................... 197
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 198
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 109
Control ...........................................1 09
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 199
Overview ........................................ 108
Reading lamp ................................. 108
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 198
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 198
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 36
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 277
Using ............................................. 313
Jump starting (engine) ......................285
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 123
SmartKey ....................................... 123
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 76
Convenience closing feature ............ 89
Deactivation ..................................... 76
Display message ............................ 225
Locking ............................................ 76
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 124
Start/Stop button .......................... 123
Starting the engine ........................ 125
Unlocking ......................................... 76
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NECK-PRO luxury head restraintsImportant safety notes .................... 55
Operation ......................................... 55
Resetting when triggered ................. 56
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 122
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 46
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Important safety notes .................... 41
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 41
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 63
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 42
Seat belt .......................................... 42
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 190
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 201
Assistance menu ........................... 195
Audio menu ................................... 193
Convenience submenu .................. 199
Display messages .......................... 203 Displaying a service message ........ 270
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 154
Factory settings submenu ............. 200
Important safety notes .................. 188
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 197
Lighting submenu .......................... 198
Menu overview .............................. 190
Message memory .......................... 203
Navigation menu ............................ 192
Operation ....................................... 189
RACETIMER ................................... 201
Service menu ................................. 197
Settings menu ............................... 197
Standard display ............................ 190
Telephone menu ............................ 194
Trip menu ...................................... 190
Vehicle submenu ........................... 199
Video DVD operation ..................... 193
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Important safety notes .................... 28
Operating system
see On-board compu
ter
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 24
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 26
Outside temperature display ........... 188
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 63
P
Paint code number ............................ 322
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 272
Panic alarm .......................................... 41
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 141
Parking brake ................................ 142
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 102
Rear view camera .......................... 169
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 165
see Exterior mirrors
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Seat heating .................................... 97
Seat heating problem ...................... 98
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 104
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 97
Switching seat ventilation on/
off .................................................... 98
Section
Trunk ............................................... 83
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 246
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 275
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 274
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 197
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 326
Coolant (engine) ............................ 326
Engine oil ....................................... 325
Fuel ................................................ 324
Important safety notes .................. 323
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 327
Washer fluid ................................... 327
Setting the air distribution ............... 118
Setting the airflow ............................ 118
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 200
On-board computer ....................... 197
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 201
Side impact air bag ............................. 47
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 212 Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 273
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature .......... 88
Important safety information ........... 87
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Resetting ......................................... 89
Reversing feature ............................. 87
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 90
Openi
ng/closing .............................. 91
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 91
Resetting ......................................... 91
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 79
Changing the programming ............. 77
Checking the battery ....................... 79
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature .......... 88
Display message ............................ 225
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 76
Important safety notes .................... 76
Loss ................................................. 80
Mechanical key ................................ 78
Overview .......................................... 76
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 123
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 80
Starting the engine ........................ 125
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Snow chains ...................................... 294
Sockets
Center console .............................. 253
General notes ................................ 253
Rear compartment ......................... 254
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 237
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 319
Special seat belt retractor .................. 58
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
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SpeedometerDigital ............................................ 191
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 188
Selecting the display unit ............... 197
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................7 1
Warning lamp ................................. 231
Standing lamps
Display message ............................2 12
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 124
Steering
Display message ............................ 225
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 196
Display message ............................ 220
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 99
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 189
Cleaning ......................................... 275
Important safety notes .................... 98
Paddle shifters ............................... 135
Steering wheel heating .................... 99
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 104
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........135
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 201
Stowage areas ................................... 242
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................2 44
Center console .............................. 243
Center console (rear) ..................... 244
Cup holders ................................... 248
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 43
Glove box ....................................... 243
Important safety information ......... 242
Rear ............................................... 244
Stowage net ................................... 245 Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 244
Stowage n
et ....................................... 245
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 247
Summer tires ..................................... 294
Sun visor ............................................ 250
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 198
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 160
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 161
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 201
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 120
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 241
T
Tachometer ........................................ 188
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 212
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 323
Emergency spare wheel ................. 318
Information .................................... 321
Tires/wheels ................................. 317
Vehicle data ................................... 328
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 194
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 240
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 239
Display message ............................ 225
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 194
Number from the phone book ........ 194
Redialing ........................................ 195
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 194
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