Radio MERCEDES-BENZ R350 2008 W251 Owner's Guide

545 Index
A
ABS 99
Indicator lamp 414, 415
Messages in the multifunction
display 429
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 197
Accessory weight 393
Accident 63
Active head restraint 86, 133, 477
Air bags 72
Children 73, 89
Front, Driver 75
Front, Passenger 75
Messages in the multifunction
display 438–441
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 77
Safety guidelines 74
Side impact 76
Window curtain 76
Air conditioning, Cooling 219, 233
Air conditioning refrigerant 538Air conditioning system see
Climate control or Automatic climate
control (3-zone)*
Air distribution 213, 228
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure, Tires 393
Air pump, Electric 499
Air recirculation mode 216, 231
Air vents, Front 208, 214, 222, 228
Air vents, Rear 220, 236, 239, 240
Air volume 214, 229
AIRMATIC* 276
Messages in the multifunction
display 464, 465
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 467, 497
All-wheel drive see Permanent four-wheel
drive 281
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 541, 544
Antiglare, Interior rear view mirror 203
Antiglare, Auto-dimming rear view
mirrors* 203Anti-theft systems 106
Anti-theft alarm system 106
Immobilizer 106
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Arm rests, Second-row 137
Armrest storage compartments
Front 306
Rear* 306
Telephone* tray 306
Ashtrays 311
Aspect ratio 393
ATF 360
AUDIO menu 165
CD operation 167
Radio operation 166
Satellite radio* operation 166
Audio search function 182
Auto-dimming*, Rear view mirrors 203
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirrors* 203
Automatic central locking, Control
system 183

548 Index
Climate control 208
Air conditioning, Cooling 219
Air conditioning refrigerant 538
Air distribution 213
Air recirculation mode 216
Air vents, Front 208, 214
Air vents, Rear 220
Air volume 214
Control panel, Front 210
Control panel, Rear 220
Deactivating system 212
Defogging 216
Defrosting 214
Rear passenger compartment 220
Residual heat utilization (REST) 219
Clock 26, 176
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 394
Collapsible tire 471, 532
Collapsible wheel chock 471
Combination switch 58, 59, 61, 147
Compass 334
Control system 180Control and operation of radio
transmitters 348
Control system 157
Multifunction display 157
Multifunction steering wheel 158
Resetting to factory default 171
Control system menus 160
AIRMATIC*/Compass 168
AUDIO 165
Distance warning function* 185
Distronic* (Canada only) 168
NAV* 167
Settings 170
Standard display 164
TEL* 187
Trip computer 185
Vehicle status message memory 169
Control system submenus 161, 163
Comfort* 183
Instrument cluster 174
Lighting 177
Time/Date 176
Vehicle 180Coolant 360, 537, 541
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 541
Capacities 537
Checking coolant level 360
Messages in the multifunction
display 448–450
Temperature 350
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 148
Messages in the multifunction
display 456
Replacing bulbs 480, 481
Cruise control 257
Activating 258
Messages in the multifunction
display 430
Cup holders 308
Front center console 308
Rear center console* 310
Curb weight 394
Customer Assistance Center see CAC

559 Index
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

560 Index
Replacing bulbs 480
Backup lamps 480, 481, 487
Brake lamps 480, 481, 487
Fog lamps, Front 480, 481, 483, 485
Fog lamp, Rear 480, 481, 487, 488
Headlamps 480, 481, 483
License plate lamps 480, 481, 487,
488
Low beam headlamps 480, 481, 483
Parking lamps 480, 481, 483, 485,
487, 488
Side marker lamps, Front 480, 487
Side marker lamps, Rear 480, 481,
487, 488
Standing lamps 480, 481, 483, 485,
487, 488
Tail lamps 480, 481, 487
Turn signal lamps 480, 481, 483,
485, 487
Reporting safety defects 18
Reset button, In instrument cluster 154Reset tool
Active head restraints,
Depository 478
Residual heat utilization 235
Restraint system
See Children in the vehicle
See SRS
See Infant and child restraint systems
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 190, 194
Rims 395, 529
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance button see Tele Aid*
Roller sunblinds, Panorama roof* 252
RON 540
Roof rack* 288
Rubber parts, Cleaning 410
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 374S
Safety
Driving safety systems 99
Occupant safety 70
Reporting safety defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 166
Scissors-type vehicle jack 470
Seat belt force limiter 85
Seat belt height adjustment 52
Seat belts 82
Children in the vehicle 87
Cleaning 411
Fastening 50
Height adjustment 52
Proper use of 52, 84
Safety guidelines 74
Telltale 29, 82, 420
Seat heating* see Seats 140
Seat ventilation* see Seats
Seating capacity 367