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1, 2, 3 ...
115V AC Socket .................................
206
3-zone automatic climate control see Climate control system
4-ETS (Electronic Traction System) ...65
4MATIC see All-wheel drive (4MATIC) A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) .............63
Indicator lamp ................................
300
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 275, 286
Accessory weight .............................. 248
Accidents ........................................... 113
Air bags ........................................... 37
Distance warning function .............152
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) ............. 209
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ........................................ 53
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 295
see Headlamps
Adaptive Damping System
see ADS
AdBlue ®
...................................... 331, 354
Capacity, AdBlue ®
tank ................. 351
Refilling ......................................... 332
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 352
Gasoline ......................................... 354
Address change ................................... 22
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 153
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 232
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 283, 298
Air bags ................................................ 37
Emergency call upon deployment ..209
Front, driver and passenger ............. 40
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only) ........................................ 45, 307Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only)
........42, 307
Messages in the multifunction
display
........................................... 277
OCS (Occupant Classification
System ............................................. 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact ...................................... 40
Window curtain ................................ 41
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 352
Air distribution .......................... 168, 177
Air filter .............................................. 294
AIRMATIC
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ...153
Introduction ................................... 153
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 287
Vehicle level control ...................... 154
AIRMATIC/Compass menu ...............129
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 249
Air pump (electric) ............................ 328
Air recirculation mode ..............169, 179
Air volume ................................. 168, 178
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool
kit) .............................................. 270, 327
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ..................156
Alternator Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 282, 292
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ..................356
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 67
Anti-theft alarm system ................... 67
Immobilizer ...................................... 67
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest, front
Storage compartment ....................198
Telephone tray ............................... 1984
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Changing the set speed
.................144
Last stored speed .......................... 144
Lever ..............................................
143
Messages in the mutlifunction
display ........................................... 280
Resume function ............................ 144
Setting current speed .................... 143
Cup holders ........................................ 201
Curb weight ....................................... 249
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...23
Customer Relations Department .......23 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data recording ..................................... 23
Date, Setting ...................................... 134
Daytime running lamp mode ..............99
Switching on or off ......................... 134
Deep water
see Standing water
Defroster
Rear window .................................. 180
Windshield ............................. 168, 178
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps ................................ 135
Interior lighting .............................. 136
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Diesel engine
Preglow indicator lamp ....................29
Diesel fuel
see Fuel
Difficulties
While driving .................................. 113
With starting .................................. 111
Digital clock
see Clock
Digital speedometer .........................127
Dimensions (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires) ..............240
Displays
Digital speedometer ......................127
Distronic ........................................ 146
Maintenance service indicator .......261 Messages in the multifunction
display
........................................... 274
Multifunction display .....................125
Outside temperature .............127, 133
Symbol messages .......................... 285
Text messages ............................... 275
Trip computer ................................ 139
Vehicle status message memory ...130
Vehicle system settings ................. 130
Distronic ............................................ 145
Cleaning system sensor cover ....... 265
Control system .............................. 129
Distance warning function .............152
Distance warning
lamp ...................................... 147, 304
Driving with .................................... 151
Menu ............................................. 147
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 280
Resume function ............................ 150
Sensor cover .................................. 265
Speed settings ............................... 149
Door control panel .............................. 33
Door handles ........................................ 33
Doors
Child safety locks ............................ 61
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) ...71
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 70
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 289
Opening from inside ......................... 74
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 212
Unlocking (Mechanical key) ........... 308
DOT (Department of
Transportation) .................................. 249
Drinking and driving .........................253
Driving
Abroad ........................................... 259
Hydroplaning ................................. 255
Instructions ........................... 110, 253
In winter ........................................ 252
Problems ....................................... 113
Safety systems ................................ 63
Systems ......................................... 142
Through standing water .................256
With Distronic ................................ 151
Driving and parking
Safety notes .................................. 110 Index
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Driving off
.................................. 112, 255
Driving safety systems ....................... 63
4-ETS
............................................... 65
ABS .................................................. 63
BAS .................................................. 64
EBP .................................................. 64
ESP ®
................................................ 65
Driving systems
AIRMATIC ...................................... 153
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 156
Cruise control ................................ 142
Distronic ........................................ 145
Hill-start assist system .................. 153
Parktronic system ..........................156
Rear view camera .......................... 159
Driving tips, automatic
transmission ...................................... 119E
Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 92, 137
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) ......................................
64
Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications ................................... 22
Power outlets ................................. 206
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
Electronic Traction System
see 4-ETS
Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 270
Flat tire .......................................... 319
Hazard warning flasher ..................101
Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 210
Towing the vehicle .........................338
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 209
Emergency engine shutdown ...........342
Emergency operations
Limp-home mode ........................... 121
Remote door unlock ...................... 212
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD Emission control
............................... 260
Information label ............................
345
System warranties ........................... 20
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............220
Cleaning ......................................... 264
Compartment ................................ 222
Malfunction indicator
lamp ........................................ 29, 305
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 290
Number .......................................... 345
Starting .......................................... 110
Turning off ..................................... 114
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine compartment
Radiator ......................................... 224
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 225
Additives ........................................ 352
Checking level ............................... 224
Consumption ................................. 224
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 293
Oil dipstick ..................................... 224
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 352
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .............................................. 65
4-ETS ............................................... 65
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 275, 286
Trailer stabilization ........................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 303
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 52
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Express operation
Panorama roof ............................... 184
Power windows .............................. 106
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................181
Exterior lamp switch ........................... 97
Exterior rear view mirrors ..................94
Fold-in function .............................. 1388
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Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) ..............249
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............249
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................ 249H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning ....267
Hazard warning flasher ....................101
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 101
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps ............. 97
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 98
Bi-Xenon .................................. 97, 313
Cleaning lenses ............................. 265
Cleaning system ............................ 101
Daytime running lamp mode ............99
Delayed shut-off ............................ 135
Halogen ......................................... 313
High-beam flasher .........................101
High-beam headlamps ...................100
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 98
Replacing bulbs ............................. 312
Switch .............................................. 97
Headliner, cleaning and care of .......267
Head restraints .................................... 81
Adjustment ................................ 81, 83
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ......................................... 53
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints, resetting ....................... 310
Heated steering wheel ........................93
Height adjustment
Seat belt outlet ................................ 50
Seats ............................................... 81
Vehicle level control ...................... 154
High-beam flasher ............................. 101
High-beam headlamps ..............100, 313
Indicator lamp .................................. 29
Hill-start assist system ..................... 153
Hinged quarter windows .................. 107Hood ...................................................
222
Messages in the multifunction
display
........................................... 288
Hooks ................................................. 189
Horn ...................................................... 27
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning ..................................... 255 I
Identification labels ..........................344
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 345
Ignition ................................... 79, 80, 111
Immobilizer .......................................... 67
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Infrared reflecting windshield .........217
Inside door handle .............................. 74
Instrument cluster ......................28, 122
Illumination .................................... 123
Lamps ............................................ 299
Multifunction display .....................125
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off ............................ 136
Emergency lighting ........................ 103
Front .............................................. 102
Front reading lamps ....................... 102
Rear ............................................... 103
Rear reading lamps ........................ 103
Interior rear view mirror .....................94
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 94
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Rain sensor .................................... 10410
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J
Jack ..................................................... 272
Jump starting ..................................... 336K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of ............................................. 73
Unlocking/locking manually .......... 308
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp .......................... 73
Checking batteries ........................... 73
Factory setting
........................... 71, 72
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 73
Global locking (SmartKey) ................ 71
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO) ............................................ 72, 73
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 71
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO .....72
Locking/unlocking ........................... 70
Loss of ............................................. 73
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 289
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof ............................... 108
Opening and closing the windows . 108
Remote control ................................ 70
Replacing batteries ........................ 310
Restoring to factory setting ....... 71, 73
Selective setting ........................ 71, 73
Starter switch positions ................... 79
KEYLESS-GO
Starter switch positions ................... 80
Kickdown ........................................... 119
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ...........249 L
Labels
Certification ................................... 344
Emission control information
......... 345 Tire and Loading Information
placard
........................................... 236
Tire inflation pressure ....................230
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ........................ 97
Front .............................................. 313
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 295
Rear ............................................... 313
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 28, 300
Brakes ..................................... 28, 301
Distance warning
lamp ........................ 28, 147, 152, 304
Engine malfunction .................. 29, 305
ESP ®
........................................ 28, 303
Fog lamps ........................................ 99
Front passenger front air bag off
(Canada only) .......................... 45, 307
Front passenger front air bag off
(USA only) ................................ 42, 307
Fuel tank reserve ..................... 29, 305
High-beam headlamps .............29, 100
Instrument cluster ...................28, 299
Low-beam headlamps ................ 29, 98
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale .................. 28, 306
Seat belt telltale ................29, 51, 302
SRS .................................... 29, 36, 303
Turn signals ..................................... 28
Language, selecting ..........................133
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 296
Replacing bulbs ............................. 314
Light alloy wheels, cleaning .............267
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ................................................ 97
Daytime running lamp mode ............99
Exterior ............................................ 97
Interior ........................................... 102
Limp-home mode .............................. 121
Load index (tires) ......................245, 249 Index
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Parktronic system
Cleaning system sensors ...............265
Malfunction ....................................
159
Minimum distance ......................... 158
Sensor range ................................. 157
Switching on/off ........................... 159
System sensors ............................. 157
Warning indicators ................... 27, 158
Parts service ...................................... 344
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(Canada only)
see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (Canada only)
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(USA only)
see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (USA only)
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Pedals ................................................. 253
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 267
Power assistance .............................. 253
Power outlets .................................... 206
Power seats see Seats
Power tailgate
Closing ............................................. 76
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 288
Opening ........................................... 76
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Operation ....................................... 181
Synchronizing ................................ 183
Power washer .................................... 263
Power windows ................................. 106
Cleaning ......................................... 266
Door windows ................................ 107
Hinged quarter windows ................ 107
Operation ....................................... 106
Rear door window, override
switch .............................................. 62
Synchronizing ................................ 107
Practical hints ................................... 270
Preglow indicator lamp ..............29, 111PRE-SAFE
®
............................................ 52
Messages in the multifunction
display
........................................... 276
Problems
While driving .................................. 113
With vehicle ..................................... 23
Product information ............................20
Production options weight ...............250
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program ................120
Proximity key
see Key, SmartKey
PSI (air pressure unit) ....................... 250 R
Radiator ..................................... 224, 251
Radio Selecting stations
..........................128
Radio transmitters ............................260
Rain sensor see Intermittent wiping
Rear axle oil ....................................... 351
Rear center console ..........................200
Rear doors
Child safety locks ............................ 61
Rear door window
Override switch ................................ 62
Rear fog lamp
see Fog lamps
Rear lamps
see Tail lamps
Rear seat ashtray
see Ashtrays
Rear seats
see Seats
Rear view camera .............................. 159
Cleaning the camera lens .............. 266
Rear window defroster ..................... 180
Rear window wiper/washer .............105
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ..................................... 228, 250
Refilling
AdBlue ®
......................................... 332
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............ 352
Refueling ............................................ 220
Regular checks .................................. 22214
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Reminder, Seat belt
see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .........212
Replacing bulbs ................................. 312
Reporting safety defects .................... 23
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 293
Warning lamp ................................... 29
Reset button ................................ 28, 122
Reset tool (NECK-PRO active front
head restraints) ................................. 310
Restraint systems see Occupant safety
Rims ........................................... 250, 347
Roadside Assistance ...................21, 210
Roller sunblinds ................................. 184
RON (Research Octane Number) ..... 353
Roof rack ............................................ 187
Rubber parts, cleaning ...................... 267
Run-flat tires see MOExtended tires S
Safety Driving safety systems ..................... 63
Occupant safety ...............................
36
Reporting defects ............................ 23
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter ......................... 52
Seat belts ............................................. 47
Adjustment function ........................51
Children in the vehicle .....................55
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Fastening ......................................... 49
Height adjustment ...........................50
Proper use of ................................... 48
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Safety notes ..................................... 47
Telltale ..................................... 29, 302
Seat heating ......................................... 91
Seating capacity ................................ 237Seats .....................................................
81
Adjustment ...................................... 81
Easy-entry/exit feature ....................92
Folding (expanding cargo volume) . 189
Heating ............................................ 91
Memory function .............................. 96
Multicontour seat ............................ 90
Rear seats ........................................ 86
Ventilation ....................................... 90
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 188
Selective setting
see Key, SmartKey
Selector lever
see Gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmart™ .................................... 47
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 45
Tele Aid .......................................... 208
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .................................... 344
Service and warranty information .....20
Service intervals see Maintenance System, Service
indicator message
Service life (tires) .............................. 241
Settings Factory setting (KEYLESS-GO) ......... 72
Factory setting (SmartKey) ..............71
Memory function .............................. 96
Menu ............................................. 130
Selective setting (KEYLESS-GO) ....... 73
Selective setting (SmartKey) ............71
Side impact air bags ...........................40
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 265
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 295
Sidewall (tires) .................................. 250
Side windows see Power windows
SmartKey
see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
see Key, SmartKey Index
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Snow chains
...................................... 252
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare wheel ....................................... 347
Mounting ....................................... 324
Storage location ............................ 272
Speedometer ............................... 28, 146
Speed settings Cruise control ................................ 143
Distronic ........................................ 149
Resume function ................... 144, 150
SRS
Indicator lamp ................... 29, 36, 303
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 287
Standing water, driving through ......256
Starter switch positions KEYLESS-GO .................................... 80
SmartKey ......................................... 79
Starting difficulties (engine) ............111
Starting the engine ........................... 110
Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment
Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel gearshift control .....121
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ...212
Storage compartments .....................197
Storing tires ....................................... 242
Stranded vehicle ............................... 340
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade
Rear door window ..........................204
Sun visors .......................................... 203
Suspension tuning see AIRMATIC T
Tachometer ..................................
29, 123
Overspeed range ........................... 123
Tailgate
Closing ............................................. 75
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 288Opening ...........................................
75
Power tailgate
.................................. 76
Tail lamps ........................................... 313
Cleaning lenses ............................. 265
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 297
Tar stains ........................................... 263
Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 352
Brake fluid ..................................... 352
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 350
Coolant .......................................... 355
Engine oil additives ........................352
Engine oils ..................................... 352
Fuel requirements .......................... 353
Gasoline additives .......................... 354
Identification labels .......................344
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........353
Rims and tires ................................ 347
Spare wheel ................................... 350
Vehicle specification R 350 ........... 346
Vehicle specification
R 350 BlueTEC ............................... 346
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 351, 357
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Tele Aid ............................................... 207
Emergency calls ............................. 209
Information button .........................210
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................ 209
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 287
Remote door unlock ...................... 212
Roadside Assistance button .......... 210
Search & Send ............................... 212
SOS button .................................... 209
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services .. 212
System self-test ............................. 20816
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Parking brake ................................
286
Parktronic system ..........................159
Seat belt telltale ............................ 302
Warranty coverage ............................
344
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................................ 357
Washer fluid
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 290
Mixing ratio .................................... 357
Refilling .......................................... 226
Washing the vehicle .......................... 262
Wear pattern (tires) ..........................243
Weights (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Wheel
Changing ....................................... 319
Removing ....................................... 327
Spare ............................................. 319
Tightening torque ........................... 330
Wheels, sizes ..................................... 347
Wheels, Tires and .............................. 227
Window curtain air bags ..................... 41
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning ............................266
Windshield Cleaning wiper blades .................... 266
Infrared reflecting ..........................217
Washer fluid ................................... 357
Wipers ........................................... 104
Windshield wipers
Replacing wiper blades .................. 317
Winter cover .............................. 224, 251
Winter driving Instructions .................................... 252
Radiator cover ............................... 251
Snow chains .................................. 252
Tires ............................................... 251
Winter tires ................................ 251, 347
Wood trims, cleaning ........................ 268 Index
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Exterior view
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This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available
for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be
equipped with all features described in this manual. Function Page
:
Rear lamps 312
;
Fuel filler flap 220
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Exterior rear view mirrors 94
?
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 181
Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
184
A
Windshield:
Wiping with washer fluid 105
Cleaning 266
B
Doors:
Locking and unlocking 70
Locking and unlocking
manually
308
C
Wipers 103
Wiper blades, replacing 317 Function Page
Wiper blades, cleaning 266
D
Hood 222
E
Front lamps 312
F
Headlamp cleaning system 101
G
Front towing eye 338
H
Tires and wheels 227
Rims and tires 347
I
Rear towing eye 338
J
Rear window wiper/washer 105
Wiper blade, replacing 317
Wiper blade, cleaning 266
K
Tailgate 75
Power tailgate 76
L
Rear window defroster 18026
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