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Fuse box under rear bench sea
t.... 404
Important safety notes .................. 402 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 368
General notes ................................ 365
Important safety notes .................. 366
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 68
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 366
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .289
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box .......................................... .343
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 427 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................132
Headlamps Fogging up ..................................... 135
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 108
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 109
Adjusting (manually) ..................... .109
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 110
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 110
Luxury ............................................ 109
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 134
Changing bulbs .............................. 139
Display message ............................ 306
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Hill start assist .................................. 171
HOLD function Deactivating ................................... 219
Display message ............................ 315
Function/notes ............................ .218 Hood
Closing .......................................... .373
Display message ............................ 324
Important safety notes .................. 372
Opening ......................................... 372
Horn ...................................................... 34
Hydroplaning ..................................... 198 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 78
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 373
Inspection see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 35
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 36
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 274
Interior lighting Automatic control .......................... 136
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 287
Emergency lighting ........................ 137
Manual control ............................... 136
Overview ........................................ 135
Reading lamp ................................. 135
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 286
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 286 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 388
Using ............................................. 431
Jump starting (engine) ......................397 12
Index
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K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............ 98
Display message ............................ 326
Locking ............................................ 83
Removing the Start/Stop butto n... 169
Start/Stop button .......................... 167
Starting the engine ........................ 170
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 167
SmartKey ....................................... 167
Kickdown
Driving tip s.................................... 179
Manual drive progra m.................... 183
Knee bag .............................................. 52 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 284
Display message ............................ 315
Function/information .................... 247
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 290
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
Level control (display message) ...... 312
Level control (vehicles with AIR-
MATIC package)
Basic settings ................................ 222
Function/note s............................. 221
Important safety notes .................. 221
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package)
Basic settings ................................ 215
Function/note s............................. 214
Important safety notes .................. 214
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 306
Light function, active Display message ............................ 307
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 287 Active light function ....................... 133
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 134
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 128
Cornering light function ................. 133
Driving abroad ............................... 128
Hazard warning lamps ................... 132
High beam flasher .......................... 132
High-beam headlamp s................... 132
Light switch ................................... 128
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 129
Parking lamps ................................ 130
Rear fog lamp ................................ 130
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 286
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 286
Standing lamps .............................. 131
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 285
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 286
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 286
Turn signals ................................... 131
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 308
Loading guidelines ............................ 342
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 90
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 287
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulb s.............................. 138
Display message ............................ 305 Index
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Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 128
Switching on/of f........................... 129
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 314
Off-road gear ................................. 261
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 261
Lumbar support Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 116
Luxury head restraints ..................... 109M
M+S tires ............................................ 408
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 380
mbrace Call priority .................................... 361
Display message ............................ 299
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 361
Downloading routes ....................... 364
Emergency call .............................. 358
General notes ................................ 357
Geo fencing ................................... 365
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 363
MB info call button ........................ 360
Remote vehicle locking .................. 363
Roadside Assistance button .......... 359
Search & Send ............................... 362
Self-test ......................................... 358
Speed alert .................................... 365
System .......................................... 358
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 365
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 364
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 363
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 84
Inserting .......................................... 85
Locking vehicle ................................ 90
Removing ......................................... 84
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 281 Memory function
............................... 124
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 292
Mirrors see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 281
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 83
MOExtended tires .............................. 389
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ...................... 434
Mounting a new whee l................... 433
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 430
Raising the vehicl e......................... 431
Removing a whee l.......................... 433
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 430
MP3
Operation ....................................... 281
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 276
Permanent display ......................... 285
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 75
Overview .......................................... 37 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 279
see separate operating instructions
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 243
Cleaning ......................................... 383
Problem (malfunction) ................... 245
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 166 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 53
Faults ............................................... 57 14
Index
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Operation ......................................... 54
System self-test ...............................56
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent .................................................60
Children in the vehicle .................... .61
Important safety notes .................... 45
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 67
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 60
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 53
Faults ............................................... 57
Operation .........................................54
System self-test ............................... 56
Odometer ........................................... 277
Off-road driving Approach/departure angle ............ 457
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 201
Checklist before driving off-road .... 200
Fording depth ................................ 456
General information ....................... 200
Important safety notes .................. 199
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 457
Traveling uphill ............................... 202
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package)
Displays in the COMAND display ... 263
Function/note s............................. 259
Off-road program 1 ........................ 260
Off-road program 2 ........................ 260
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 257
DSR ............................................... 258
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 261
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 73
Off-road ABS .................................... 69
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 75
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 259
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 289 On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 289
Assistance menu ........................... 283
Audio menu ................................... 280
Convenience submenu .................. 287
Displaying a service message ........ 377
Display messages .......................... 292
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 213
Factory settings submenu ............. 289
Important safety notes .................. 274
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 285
Lighting submenu .......................... 285
Menu overview .............................. 277
Message memory .......................... 292
Navigation menu ............................ 279
On and Offroad menu .................... 289
Operation ....................................... 275
RACETIMER ................................... 290
Service menu ................................. 284
Settings menu ............................... 285
Standard display ............................ 277
Telephone menu ............................ 281
Trip menu ...................................... 277
Vehicle submenu ........................... 287
Video DVD operation ..................... 281
On-road programs
AUTO program ............................... 255
Function/note s............................. 255
Snow program ............................... 256
SPORT program ............................. 256
Trailer program .............................. 257
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 139
Operating safety Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Important safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 275
Overhead control panel ...................... 41
Override feature Rear side window s........................... 67 Index
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P
Paint code number ............................446
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 379
Panic alarm .......................................... 44
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 99
Opening/closing ............................ 101
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ............................................... 102
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 102
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 190
Parking brake ................................ 192
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 124
Rear view camera .......................... 232
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 228
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 296
Electric parking brake .................... 192
Warning lamp ................................. 334
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 130
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 227
Driving system ............................... 225
Function/notes ............................ .225
Important safety notes .................. 225
Problem (malfunction) ................... 228
Range of the sensors ..................... 225
Trailer towing ................................. 227
Warning displa y............................. 226
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 45
Problems (malfunction) .................. 303
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 67
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 384 Power closing feature
......................... 90
Power washers .................................. 379
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 299
Operation ......................................... 60
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 284
Display message ............................ 301
Function/note s................................ 76
Warning lamp ................................. 338
Program selector button .................. 180
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
Trailer ............................................ 171
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 170 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29 R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 290
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating ................. 287
Display message ............................ 315
Radiator cover ................................... 373
Radio Selecting a station ......................... 280
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled devices (instal-
ling) ..................................................... 369
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Reading lamp ..................................... 135
Rear compartment Exit/entry position (3rd row of
seats) ............................................. 112
Setting the air vents ...................... 163
Rear fog lamp
Switching on/of f........................... 130 16
Index
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Rear seats
Adjusting ....................................... 111
Display messag e............................ 324
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 382
Function/note s............................. 232
Switching on/of f........................... 233
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 122
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 123
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Switching on/of f........................... 160
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blad e.............. 142
Switching on/of f........................... 141
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 454
Refueling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 35
Important safety notes .................. 185
Refueling process .......................... 186
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 366
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 137
Overview of bulb types .................. 138
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 138
Reporting safety defects .................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 310
Warning lamp ................................. 335
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 161
Restraint system Display message ............................ 301
Introduction ..................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 334
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45 Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 100
Roller sunblind s............................. 101
Side windows ................................... 95
Sliding sunroof ............................... 100
Tailgate ............................................ 91
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 307
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 26
Roller sunblind Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 101
Rear side window s......................... 353
Roof carrier ........................................ 350
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 385
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 455
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 279 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 61
Child restraint systems .................... 62
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 53
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 49
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Cleaning ......................................... 385
Correct usage .................................. 47
Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Introduction ..................................... 46
Releasing ......................................... 49
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 288
Warning lamp ................................. 327
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 108
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 108
Cleaning the cover ......................... 384 Index
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Correct driver's seat position ........ 106
Entry position (3rd row of seats) .... 113
Exit position (3rd row of seats) ...... 114
Folding down/up (third row of
seats) ............................................ .111
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward electrically ........................ 115
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward manually ........................... 112
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ................................... 346
Important safety notes .................. 107
Overview ........................................ 107
Seat heating problem .................... 118
Seat ventilation problem ................ 119
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 124
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 116
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 118
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 384
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 381
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .284
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 452
Coolant (engine) ............................ 452
DEF special additives ..................... 450
Engine oil ....................................... 451
Fuel ................................................ 448
Important safety notes .................. 447
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 454
Washer fluid ................................... 453
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 289
On-board computer ....................... 285
Setting the air distribution ...............158
Setting the airflow ............................ 158
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 289
Side impact air bag .............................52
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 307
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 381
Convenience closing feature ............ 97
Convenience opening feature ..........97 Hinged side window
s....................... 96
Important safety information ........... 95
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Overview .......................................... 95
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99
Resetting ......................................... 98
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 99
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 100
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 85
Changing the programming ............. 83
Checking the battery ....................... 85
Convenience closing feature ............ 98
Convenience opening feature .......... 97
Display message ............................ 325
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 82
Important safety notes .................... 82
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 167
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 170
Snow chains
Information .................................... 409
Snow drive program ....................... 256
Sockets
Center console .............................. 355
General notes ................................ 354
Luggage compartment ................... 355
Rear compartment ......................... 355
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Special seat belt retractor .................. 61
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 278
In the Instrument cluster ................. 35
Segments ...................................... 275
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 285
see Instrument cluster 18
Index
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Standing lamps
Display message ............................3 07
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 169
STEER CONTROL .................................. 77
Steering (display message) .............. 325
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ................... 120
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 119
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 275
Cleaning ......................................... 384
Important safety notes .................. 119
Paddle shifters ............................... 180
Steering wheel heating .................. 120
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 124
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Switching on/of f........................... 120
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 180
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 290
Stowage areas ................................... 342
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 344
Center console .............................. 344
Center console (rear) ..................... 344
Cup holders ................................... 350
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 344
Glove box ....................................... 343
Important safety information ......... 343
Stowage net ................................... 345
Stowage net ....................................... 345
Summer tires ..................................... 408
Sun visor ............................................ 352
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 286
Suspension tuning AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 224
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 289
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 27
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 161 T
Tachometer ........................................ 275
Tailgate Display message ............................ 324
Emergency unlocking ....................... 95
Important safety notes .................... 91
Limiting the opening angle ............... 94
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 94
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 92
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 92
Opening dimensions ...................... 455
Power closing .................................. 90
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 306
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 447
Emergency spare wheel ................. 443
Information .................................... 446
Tires/wheels ................................. 434
Trailer load s................................... 459
Vehicle data ................................... 455
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 361
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 361
Downloading routes ....................... 364
Emergency call .............................. 358
General notes ................................ 357
Geo fencing ................................... 365
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 363
MB info call button ........................ 360
Remote vehicle locking .................. 363
Roadside Assistance button .......... 359
Search & Send ............................... 362
Self-test ......................................... 358
Speed alert .................................... 365
System .......................................... 358
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 365
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 364
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 363 Index
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Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 282
Display message ............................ 325
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 281
Number from the phone book ........ 282
Redialing ........................................ 282
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 282
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 274
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 289
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 289
Outside temperature ...................... 275
Setting (climate control) ................ 157
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 78
Immobilizer ...................................... 78
Through-loading ................................ 345
Time see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 290
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 390
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 414
Checking manually ........................ 413
Display message ............................ 320
Important safety notes .................. 414
Maximum ....................................... 412
Notes ............................................. 411
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 392
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 392
Recommended ............................... 410
Tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem
General notes ................................ 413
Important safety notes .................. 413
Restarting ...................................... 414
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 416
Function/note s............................. 414
General notes ................................ 414
Important safety notes .................. 415
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 417
Restarting ...................................... 417
Warning lamp ................................. 339
Warning message .......................... 416 Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 428
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 427
Bar (definition) ............................... 426
Changing a whee l.......................... 429
Characteristics .............................. 426
Checking ........................................ 407
Curb weight (definition) ................. 428
Definition of terms ......................... 426
Direction of rotation ...................... 429
Display message ............................ 320
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 429
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 426
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 427
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 427
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 427
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 427
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 427
Important safety notes .................. 406
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 427
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 427
Labeling (overview) ........................ 423
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 428
Load index ..................................... 425
Load index (definition) ................... 427
M+S tire s....................................... 408
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 427
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 428
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 428
Maximum tire load ......................... 425
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 428
MOExtended tire s.......................... 408
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 428
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 428 20
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Replacin
g ...................................... .429
Service life ..................................... 408
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 428
Speed rating (definition) ................ 427
Storing .......................................... .430
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 426
Temperature .................................. 422
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 428
Tire bead (definition) ..................... .428
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 428
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 427
Tire size (data) ............................... 434
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 423
Tire tread ....................................... 407
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 428
Total load limit (definition) ............. 429
Traction ......................................... 422
Traction (definition) ....................... 428
Tread wea r..................................... 422
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 428
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 421
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 427
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 429
Wheel and tire combination ........... 436
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 427
see Flat tire
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Top Tether ............................................ 64
Towing a trailer Active Parking Assist ..................... 232
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 459
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 382
Coupling up a traile r...................... 267
Decoupling a traile r....................... 269
Driving tips .................................... 265
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 75
Important safety notes .................. 264
Installing the ball coupling ............. 266
Mounting dimensions .................... 458 Power supply ................................. 271
Pulling away with a traile
r.............. 171
Removing the ball coupling ............ 270
Storing the ball coupling ................ 270
Trailer drive progra m..................... 257
Trailer load s................................... 459
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 399
Installing the towing eye ................ 400
Removing the towing eye ............... 401
With both axles on the ground ....... 401
With the rear axle raised ................ 401
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 402
Important safety notes .................. 399
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 270
Trailer towing Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 252
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 255
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 247
PARKTRONIC ................................. 227
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 270
Transfer case ..................................... 185
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 176
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 176
Transporting the vehicle .................. 401
Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 203
Driving downhill ............................. 203
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 203
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 384
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 277
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 277
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 278
Trunk
see Tailgate Index
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