MERCEDES-BENZ R320 2008 W251 Owner's Manual

550 Index
Drinking and driving 339
Driving 50
Abroad 348
Hydroplaning 344
In winter 346, 398
Instructions 50, 339
Problems 62
Safety systems 99
Systems 257
Through standing water 347
With Distronic* 273
Driving off 56
Driving safety systems
ABS 99
BAS 101
EBP 105
ESP
®101
ETS/4-ETS 103
Driving systems 257
AIRMATIC* 276
Cruise control 257
Distronic* (Canada only) 262
Parktronic* 281
Rear view camera* 285
Driving tips 197
Kickdown 197E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 128
Control system 184
EBP 105
Indicator and warning lamps 416
Electric air pump 499
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 533
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Electronic Traction System see ETS/4-ETS
Emergency calls
Tele Aid* 323
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 511
First aid kit 467
Flat tire 492
Fuses 518
Hazard warning flasher 150
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 414–422
Roadside Assistance 12, 325
Towing the vehicle 513Emergency operation
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 474
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 328
Tailgate, Opening from the
inside 120
Emergency operation (Limp-Home
Mode) 202
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 350
Information label 525
System warranties 10
Engine
Belt layout 526
Break-in recommendations 338
Cleaning 405
Compartment 356
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 417
Maximum engine speed 155, 527
Number 525
Starting 53
Tachometer 29, 155
Technical data 527
Turning off 66

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Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 358, 538
Adding 359, 538
Additives 538
Changing 359, 538
Checking level 358
Consumption 358
Filler neck 359
Recommended engine oils and
filters 538
ESP
®101
Messages in the multifunction
display 435–436
Warning lamp 27, 419
ETD 85
Safety guidelines 74
ETS/4-ETS 103
Extending cargo compartment 292
Exterior rear view mirrors 48, 203
Power folding* 204
Synchronizing 204F
Fastening the seat belts 50
Filler neck, Engine oil 359
First aid kit 467
Flat tire 492
Collapsible tire 471, 498, 532
Jacking up the vehicle 493
Lowering the vehicle 501
Mounting the spare wheel 498
Preparing the vehicle 493
Spare wheel 471, 498, 532
Floormats 335
Fluids
Automatic transmission
fluid 360, 536
Brake fluid 355, 536, 539
Capacities 536
Engine coolant 355, 360, 537, 541
Engine oil 358, 536, 538
Power steering fluid 536
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 362, 538Fog lamp, Front see Corner-illuminating
front fog lamps*
Fog lamp, Rear 147
Messages in the multifunction
display 458
Replacing bulbs 480
Fog lamps 146
4MATIC see Permanent four-wheel
drive 281
Front air bags 75
Front defroster 214, 229
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front
air bag 75, 77, 82, 425
Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp 31, 75, 77, 82, 425
Front seat head restraints see
Head restraints
Front towing eye 515

552 Index
Fuel 352, 537, 539
Additives 540
Capacities, Fuel tank 537
Consumption statistics 185
Filling the tank 352
Fuel filler flap and cap 352
Fuel gauge 29
Fuel reserve warning lamp 29, 424
Premium unleaded
gasoline 352, 539, 540
Requirements, Octane rating 540
Fuel cap
Messages in the multifunction
display 452
Fuel filler flap 352
Locking/unlocking 352
Opening 352
Opening in an emergency 475
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 536Fuses 518
Fuse box, Cargo compartment 519
Fuse box, Engine compartment 519
Fuse box, Passenger
compartment 520
Fuse chart 467, 518
Fuse extractor 467, 518
Replacing 518
Spare fuses 467, 518
G
Garage door opener 329
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 394
Gear range
Automatic transmission 199
Limiting 199
Shifting into optimal 202Gear selector lever 25, 53, 190
Gearshift pattern 53, 190
Message in the display 437
Messages in the multifunction
display 437
Position 193
Shifting procedure 193
Transmission position 194
Global locking/unlocking see
Key, SmartKey
Glove box 304
Good visibility 203
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GTW 394
GVW 394
GVWR 394

553 Index
H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 33
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 411
Hazard warning flasher 150
Head restraints
Active head restraint 86, 133
Front seats 45
Rear seats 135, 136
Headlamp cleaning system* 203, 362
Reservoir capacity 538
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 144
Bi-Xenon* 481
Cleaning lenses 407
Cleaning system* 203, 362
Halogen 481
Light sensor, Messages in the
multifunction display 455
Manual headlamp mode 144
Messages in the multifunction
display 455–460
Replacing bulbs 480, 481
Switch 58, 143Headliner, Cleaning 411
Heated seats see Seats
Heated steering wheel* 318
High beam flasher 58, 148
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 29
Messages in the multifunction
display 456
Replacing 480
Switching on 58, 147
High mounted brake lamp 481
Hinged quarter windows* see
Power windows
Hood 356
Messages in the multifunction
display 452
Opening 356
Hooks
Loading 291
Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control or
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*
Hydroplaning 344I
Identification label see Labels
Ignition 40, 53, 66
Immobilizer 106
Indicator lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation
pressure
Information button see Tele Aid*
Infrared reflecting windshield* 336
Inside door handle 118
Instrument cluster 26, 154
Illumination brightness 154
Lamps 414
Messages in the multifunction
display 427–466
Multifunction display 157
Selecting language 174

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Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 150
Delayed switch-off 180
Interior rear view mirror 48
Antiglare position 203
Auto-dimming* 203
Interior storage spaces see Storage com-
partments
Intermittent wiping
Windshield wipers 60
J
Jack 467, 469, 470
Jacking up the vehicle 493
Jump starting 511K
Key, Mechanical 474
Key, SmartKey 110
Batteries 118, 479
Battery check lamp 110
Checking battery condition 118
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 245
Closing the tilt/sliding panel*
(Convenience closing feature) 245
Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 245
Closing, Power tailgate* 124
Factory settings 112
Locking/unlocking 38, 67, 110
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 112
Loss of 118
Messages in the multifunction
display 453–454
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 244
Opening the tilt/sliding panel*
(Summer opening feature) 244
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 244Remote control 110
Replacing batteries 479
Selective settings 112
Starter switch positions 39
Starting the engine 53
Turning off the engine 66
Unlocking and opening, Power
tailgate* 121
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Batteries 118, 479
Battery check lamp 113
Checking battery condition 118
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 245
Closing the tilt/sliding panel*
(Convenience closing feature) 245
Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 245
Closing/locking, Power
tailgate* 124
Factory settings 116
Important notes 115
Locking/unlocking 39, 67, 113
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 117
Loss of 118

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Messages in the multifunction
display 453–454
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 244
Opening the tilt/sliding panel*
(Summer opening feature) 244
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 244
Remote control 113
Replacing batteries 479
Selective settings 117
Start/stop button 41
Starter switch positions 39, 41
Starting the engine 54
Turning off engine 66
Unlocking and opening, Power
tailgate* 121
Kickdown 197
Kilopascal 394L
Labels 524
Certification label 524
Emission control information 525
Engine number 525
Paint code 524
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) 525
Lamps, exterior 481
Front 481
Light sensor, Messages in the multi-
function display 455
Messages in the multifunction
display 455–460
Rear 481
Lamps, Indicator and warning
ABS 27, 414, 415
Brakes 27, 415
Center console 31, 425
CHECK ENGINE 29, 417, 418
Distance warning lamp* 266
Engine diagnostics 29, 417, 418
ESP
®27, 419
Front passenger front
air bag off 76, 77, 81, 82, 425Fuel reserve 29, 424
High beam headlamps 29
Instrument cluster 26, 414
Parktronic* 283, 284
Preglow indicator, Diesel engine 29
Seat belt telltale 29, 82, 420
Seat heating* 139
Seat ventilation* 140
SRS 29, 70, 85, 424
Turn signals 27
Language, Setting 174
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
Leather upholstery, Cleaning and
care of 412
License plate lamps 481
Messages in the multifunction
display 457
Replacing bulbs 481, 488
Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 410
Light sensor
Messages in the multifunction
display 455
Lighter see Cigarette lighter

556 Index
Lighting
Parking lamps 143
Lighting, Exterior and interior 143
Limp-home mode 202, 417, 418
Loading see Vehicle loading
Loading terminology 393
Locator lighting 146, 178
Lock buttons, KEYLESS-GO*
Outside door handle 68
Loss of keys, Mechanical key 118
Loss of keys, SmartKey 118
Loss of keys, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 118
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 523
Low beam headlamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 455–460
Replacing bulbs 483
switching on 58, 143
Lubricants 536M
Maintenance 12, 400
Calling up service indicator
display 402
Clearing service indicator
message 401
Maintenance System 400
Resetting service indicator 402
Service indicator message 400
Service term exceeded 401
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Maximum cooling, MAXCOOL see Auto-
matic climate control (3-zone)*
Maximum inflation pressure, Tires 395
Maximum load rating, Tires 395
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tires 395
Mechanical key 474
Memory function* 141Menus see Control system menus
Messages in display see Multifunction dis-
play messages
Microphone, Hands-free 33
Mirrors
Adjusting 48
Auto-dimming* 203
Exterior rear view mirrors 48
Interior rear view mirror 48, 203
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MON 540
Multicontour seats* 132
Multifunction display 157
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system
submenus
Selecting language 174
Standard display 161

557 Index
Multifunction display
messages 427–466
ABS 429, 436
AIRMATIC* 465
Brake fluid 447
Brake pads 445
Coolant 448–450
Cruise control 430
Doors 452
EBP 446
Engine coolant 448–450
ESP
®435, 436
Fog lamps, Front 456
Fog lamps, Rear 458
Front passenger front air
bag 438–441
Fuel cap 452
Gear selector lever 437
Headlamps 455–460
Hood 452
Key, SmartKey 454
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 453, 454Lamps 457
Lamps, exterior 455
Low tire pressure 442, 462, 463
Parking brake 446
Parking lamps 458
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 453
SRS 437
Tele Aid* 461
Telephone* 461
Windshield washer fluid 461
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 158
Button operation 158
N
Navigation system* 167
See separate COMAND system
operating instructions
Net, Cargo* 301
Net, Parcel 307
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 190, 194
New vehicle, Break-in period 338
Night security illumination 146, 179
Normal occupant weight 395
Number, Vehicle Identification
(VIN) 524, 525O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 395
Occupant safety 70
Active head restraint 86
Air bags 72
Children and air bags 73, 89
Children in the vehicle 87
Fastening the seat belts 50
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 77, 81, 82
Infant and child restraint systems 88
LATCH-type child seat anchors 91
OCS 77
OCS, Messages in the multifunction
display 438–441
Seat belts 50, 74
OCS 77
Messages in the multifunction
display 438
Self-test 82

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Odometer 155, 157
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 201
Operating safety 16
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 407
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service term 401
Overhead control panel 33
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) 349
P
Paintwork code 524
Paintwork, Cleaning 404
Panic alarm 98
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 252
Cleaning 410
Convenience closing feature 245
Opening/closing 253
Roller sunblinds 252
Stopping 253
Summer opening feature 244
Synchronizing 255Parcel nets 307
Parking 64, 343
Parking brake 56, 65
Lamps, Indicator and warning 415
Messages in the multifunction
display 446
Releasing 56
Parking lamps 481
Messages in the multifunction
display 458
Replacing bulbs 480
Parktronic* (Parking assist) 281
Cleaning system sensors 408
Minimum distance 283
Range 282
Sensor cover 408
Switching on/off 284
System malfunction 285
System sensors 282
Warning indicators 283
Parts service 522
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lampPassenger compartment 347
Fuse box 520
Interior lighting 150
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 339
Permanent four-wheel drive 281
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic and rubber parts, Cleaning 410
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 526
Positions (Memory function*) see
Seats 142
Power assistance 340
Power outlets 314
Power seats see Seats
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 248
Convenience closing feature 245
Opening/closing 248
Stopping 245
Summer opening feature 244
Synchronizing 250
Power washer 404

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Power windows
Cleaning 409
Convenience closing feature 245
Door windows 241
Hinged quarter windows* 243
Opening/closing 241
Rear door windows, Blocking
operation 97
Summer opening feature 244
Synchronizing, Door windows 244
Practical hints 413
Premium unleaded gasoline 539
Problems
While driving 62
With starting see Starting difficulties
With the vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 395
Program mode see Automatic transmis-
sion, Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 200
PSI 395
Push-starting see Tow-startingQ
Quarter windows see Power windows
R
Radio
AUDIO menu, Control system 166
Selecting station 166
Selecting station (satellite*) 166
Radio transmitters 348
Range (distance to empty) 187
Reading lamp 151, 152
Rear automatic climate control* 236
Rear center console* 315
Rear climate control* 220
Rear door window sunshade* 207
Rear door windows
Blocking operation 97
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtrays 311
Rear seat head restraints see Head
restraints 135
Rear towing eye 516Rear view camera* 285
Cleaning 408
Lens, Cleaning 408
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear view mirrors, Automatic
antiglare* 203
Rear window defroster 207
Rear window wiper/washer 61
Rear windows see Power windows
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 395
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele
Aid*) 329
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 538
Refueling 352
Regular checks 354
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
SmartKey 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 113
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 328