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J
Jack Storage location ............................ 312
Using ............................................. 354
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 318K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Display message ............................ 256
Locking ............................................ 75
Start/Stop button .......................... 141
Starting the engine
........................143
Unlocking ......................................... 75
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 141
SmartKey ....................................... 141
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 151
Knee bag .............................................. 44L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................
225
Display message ............................ 248
Function/information
....................200
Lane Tracking package .....................198
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 241
Light function, active Display message ............................ 242
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 228
Active light function .......................113
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 111
Cornering light function .................114
Display message ............................ 239
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Fog lamps ...................................... 111
Hazard warning lamps ................... 113
High beam flasher .......................... 113 High-beam headlamps
...................113
Light switch ................................... 110
Low-beam headlamps ....................111
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rear fog lamp ................................ 112
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Standing lamps
.............................. 112
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 227
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) .................... 111
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 227
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........227
Turn signals ................................... 112
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
see Lights
Light sensor (display message) .......242
Loading guidelines ............................270
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 80
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 228
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 239
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Lumbar support
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 10112
Index
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M
M+S tires ............................................ 330
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 305
mbrace Call priority .................................... 287
Display message ............................ 234
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 287
Downloading routes .......................290
Emergency call .............................. 284
Geo fencing ................................... 290
Important safety notes .................. 283
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 289
MB info call button ........................ 286
Remote vehicle locking .................. 288
Roadside Assistance button .......... 286
Search & Send ............................... 288
Self-test ......................................... 284
Speed alert .................................... 290
System .......................................... 284
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 291
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 289
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 288
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 76
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Unlocking the driver's door ..............81
Memory card (audio) ......................... 222
Memory function ............................... 106
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 231
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 223
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 75MOExtended run-flat system
...........313
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................356
Mounting a new wheel ................... 355
Preparing the vehicle .....................353
Raising the vehicle .........................354
Removing a wheel
.......................... 355
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 353
MP3
Operation ....................................... 222
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 218
Permanent display ......................... 227
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 217
Overview .......................................... 33 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 221
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 52
Resetting after being triggered ........ 53
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ......................................... 52
Resetting after being triggered ........ 53
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 140 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 50
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................58
System overview .............................. 40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation
......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 50 Index
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Odometer ...........................................
219
see Trip odometer
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 167
Checklist before driving off-road .... 167
General information ....................... 167
Important safety notes .................. 167
Traveling uphill ............................... 168
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 224
Audio menu ................................... 222
Convenience submenu .................. 229
Displaying a service message ........ 298
Display messages ..........................231
Factory settings submenu ............. 230
Important safety notes .................. 216
Instrument cluster submenu ..........226
Lighting submenu .......................... 227
Menu overview .............................. 219
Message memory .......................... 231
Navigation menu ............................ 221
Operation ....................................... 217
Service menu ................................. 226
Settings menu ............................... 226
Standard display ............................ 219
Telephone menu ............................ 223
Trip menu ...................................... 219
Vehicle submenu ........................... 228
Video DVD operation ..................... 223
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 119
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........217
Overhead control panel ......................36
Override feature Rear side windows ........................... 63P
Paint code number ............................ 364
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...305
Panic alarm .......................................... 40Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 92
Problem (malfunction) .....................92
Resetting ......................................... 92
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 89
Parking ............................................... 160
Important safety notes
..................160
Parking brake ................................ 161
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
Rear view camera .......................... 188
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................184
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 233
Notes/function .............................. 161
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Switching on/off ........................... 112
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 182
Driving system ............................... 180
Function/notes ............................. 180
Important safety notes .................. 180
Problem (malfunction) ...................184
Range of the sensors ..................... 181
Trailer towing ................................. 183
Warning display ............................. 182
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
Problems (malfunction) .................. 238
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 47
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 308
Power washers .................................. 304
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 234
Operation ......................................... 5214
Index
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PRE-SAFE
®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 225
Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ................................
69
Warning lamp ................................. 267
Program selector button .................. 151
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 143Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........27 R
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating
................. 229
Display message
............................ 247
Radio
Selecting a station .........................222
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 115
Rear compartment Setting the airflow ......................... 134
Setting the air vents ......................138
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 307
Function/notes ............................. 188
Switching on/off ........................... 189
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................103
Dipping (automatic) .......................105
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................136
Switching on/off ........................... 135
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 122
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes .................. 372
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31Important safety notes ..................
154
Refueling process .......................... 155
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener .......................291
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 291
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 245
Warning lamp ................................. 264
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........136
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 90
Roller sunblinds ............................... 91
Side windows ................................... 86
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....24
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 91
Roof carrier ........................................ 277
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 310
Roof load (maximum) ........................373
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............221 S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................58
Child restraint systems ....................58
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 40
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Index
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Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................56
Adjusting the height ......................... 56
Belt force limiters ............................ 58
center rear-compartment seat .........57
Cleaning .........................................
309
Correct usage .................................. 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 58
Fastening ......................................... 56
Important safety guidelines .............54
Releasing ......................................... 57
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 229
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Warning lamp (function) ................... 57
see Seat belts
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................98
Adjusting lumbar support ..............100
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 101
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 99
Cleaning the cover ......................... 309
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Folding the backrest (rear
compartment) forwards/back .......272
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back ............................... 272
Important safety notes .................... 97
Seat heating problem .................... 101
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 106
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 101
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......307
Service menu (on-board computer) . 226
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 370
Coolant (engine) ............................ 371
DEF special additives .....................369
Engine oil ....................................... 369
Fuel ................................................ 365
Important safety notes .................. 365
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 372
Washer fluid ................................... 372Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 230
On-board computer ....................... 226
Setting the air distribution ...............133
Setting the airflow ............................ 134
Side impact air bag ............................. 45
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 241
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 306
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature .......... 87
Important safety information
...........86
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Problem (malfunction) .....................89
Resetting ......................................... 89
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 77
Changing the programming ............. 75
Checking the battery ....................... 77
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature .......... 87
Display message ............................ 256
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 74
Important safety notes .................... 74
Loss ................................................. 78
Mechanical key ................................ 76
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 141
Problem (malfunction) .....................78
Starting the engine ........................ 143
Snow chains ...................................... 331
Sockets Center console .............................. 280
General notes ................................ 280
Luggage compartment ................... 281
Rear compartment ......................... 281
Spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 360
Stowing .......................................... 361
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Special seat belt retractor .................. 61
Speed, controlling see Cruise control 16
Index
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Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 220
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 217
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 226
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 235
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 142
Steering (display message) ..............255
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................102
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 102
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 217
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Important safety notes .................. 102
Paddle shifters ............................... 152
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 106
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........152
Stowage areas ................................... 271
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 271
Cup holders ................................... 278
Glove box ....................................... 271
Important safety information ......... 271
Rear ............................................... 272
Stowage net ................................... 272
Stowage net ....................................... 272Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 330
Sun visor ............................................ 278
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 227
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................25
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 136
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............71 T
Tachometer ........................................ 216
Tailgate Display message ............................ 254
Emergency unlocking .......................85
Important safety notes .................... 82
Limiting the opening angle ...............85
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ......................................
84
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 83
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 82
Opening dimensions ...................... 373
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 240
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 365
Emergency spare wheel ................. 362
Information .................................... 364
Tires/wheels ................................. 357
Trailer loads ................................... 374
Vehicle data ................................... 373
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 287
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 287
Downloading routes .......................290
Emergency call .............................. 284
Geo fencing ................................... 290
Important safety notes .................. 283
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 289
MB info call button ........................ 286
Remote vehicle locking .................. 288 Index
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Roadside Assistance button ..........
286
Search & Send ............................... 288
Self-test ......................................... 284
Speed alert .................................... 290
System .......................................... 284
Triggering the vehicle alarm ...........
291
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 289
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 288
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 223
Display message ............................ 255
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 223
Number from the phone book ........ 224
Redialing ........................................ 224
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 223
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 216
Outside temperature ...................... 217
Setting (climate control) ................ 133
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........71
Immobilizer ...................................... 71
Time
see separate operating instructions
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 336
Checking manually ........................335
Display message ............................ 252
Maximum ....................................... 334
Notes ............................................. 333
Pressure loss warning .................... 335
Recommended ............................... 331
see Tire pressure
Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes .................. 335
Restarting ...................................... 336
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 338
Function/notes ............................. 336
Restarting ...................................... 338
Warning lamp ................................. 268
Warning message .......................... 338
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 351
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 349Bar (definition) ...............................
349
Changing a wheel .......................... 352
Characteristics .............................. 349
Checking ........................................ 329 Definition of terms
.........................349
Direction of rotation ......................352
Display message ............................ 252
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 352
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 348
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 349
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 350
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 350
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 350
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................350
Important safety notes .................. 328
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 349
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 350
Labeling (overview) ........................ 345
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 351
Load index ..................................... 348
Load index (definition) ...................350
M+S tires ....................................... 330
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 350
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 351
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 350
Maximum tire load ......................... 343
Maximum tire load (definition) .......350
MOExtended tires .......................... 313
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 351
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 351
Replacing ....................................... 352
Service life ..................................... 330
Sidewall (definition) .......................351
Speed rating (definition) ................ 350
Storing ........................................... 35218
Index
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Structure and characteristics
(definition) .....................................
349
Summer tires ................................. 330
Temperature .................................. 345
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 351
Tire bead (definition) ......................351
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 351
Tire pressures (recommended)
......349
Tire size (data) ............................... 357
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 346
Tire tread ....................................... 329
Tire tread (definition) .....................351
Total load limit (definition) ............. 352
Traction ......................................... 344
Traction (definition) ....................... 351
Tread wear ..................................... 344
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) .................351
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 349
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 350
Wear indicator (definition) .............352
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 349
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........320
Installing the towing eye ................ 321
Removing the towing eye ...............321
With the rear axle raised ................ 322
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist .....................188
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 308
Coupling up a trailer ......................210
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 212
Driving tips .................................... 208
Important safety notes .................. 208
Installing the ball coupling .............210
Lights display message .................. 239
Mounting dimensions .................... 374
Power supply ................................. 213
Removing the ball coupling ............213
Shift range ..................................... 151Storing the ball coupling
................213
Trailer loads ................................... 374
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 322
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 323
Important safety notes
..................320
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 212
Trailer towing Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 205
Active Lane Keeping Assist .... 202, 208
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200
PARKTRONIC ................................. 183
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights .....................212
Transfer case ..................................... 154
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display .........149
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................149
Transporting the vehicle .................. 322
Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 169
Driving downhill ............................. 169
Maximum gradient-climbing
capability ....................................... 169
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 309
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 219
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 219
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 220
see Trip odometer
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 119
Display message ............................ 240
Switching on/off ........................... 112
see Turn signals
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 351
Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate Index
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U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................81
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 279
Vehicle Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 254
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking .......................81
Equipment
....................................... 23
Individual settings ..........................226
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 339
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 74
Lowering ........................................ 356
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 161
Pulling away ................................... 143
Raising ........................................... 354
Reporting problems .........................27
Securing from rolling away ............353
Towing away .................................. 320
Transporting .................................. 322
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 81
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................74
Vehicle data ................................... 373
Vehicle data ....................................... 373
Vehicle dimensions ...........................373
Vehicle emergency locking ................81
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............364
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 312
Video (DVD) ........................................ 223
VIN ...................................................... 364W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 259
Brakes ........................................... 259
Check Engine ................................. 264Coolant
.......................................... 265
Distance warning ........................... 267
DISTRONIC PLUS
...........................
267
ESP ®
.............................................. 261
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 262
Fuel tank ........................................ 264
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 47
Reserve fuel
................................... 264
Seat belt ........................................ 257
SRS ................................................ 263
Tire pressure monitor .................... 268
Warranty ............................................ 364
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 255
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........356
Wheel chock ...................................... 353
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 352
Checking ........................................ 329
Cleaning ......................................... 305
Cleaning (warning) .........................353
Emergency spare wheel ................. 359
Important safety notes .................. 328
Interchanging/changing ................352
Mounting a new wheel ................... 355
Mounting a wheel .......................... 353
Removing a wheel ..........................355
Storing ........................................... 352
Tightening torque ........................... 356
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 357
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 236
Operation ......................................... 46
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 134
see Windshield
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system .............. 303
Notes ............................................. 372
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................124
Rear window wiper ........................12120
Index
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Dashboard
Function Page
0043
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
152
0044
Combination switch 112
0087
Instrument cluster 31
0085
Horn
0083
PARKTRONIC warning
display
180
0084
Overhead control panel 36
006B
Operating the climate
control systems
126
006C
Ignition lock 141
Start/Stop button
141 Function Page
006D
Adjusting the steering
wheel manually
102
006E
Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically
102
006F
Cruise control lever 170
0070
Parking brake 161
0071
Diagnostics connection 26
0072
Opening the hood 300
0073
Releasing the parking brake 161
0074
Light switch 11030
DashboardAt a glance