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compartment ventilation .................................... 175
Rear window defroster ............................................. 180
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ............... 174
Special settings ......................................................... 169
Switching on and off ................................................ 175
Automatic climate control, rear
Air volume, manual .................................................. 178
Basic setting .............................................................. 178
Automatic transmission ...............................................233
Emergency operation ............................................... 241
Fluid level ...................................................................335
Program mode selector switch ...............................240
Selector lever position ..............................................236
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 91
Self-test ......................................................................... 91
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 271
Battery .............................................................................349
Battery recycling .......................................................350
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR -
malfunction and warning messages ......................305
Block heater .................................................................... 251BRAKE ASSIST -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 306
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 271
Brake fluid ..................................244, 293, 298, 394, 396
BRAKE FLUID -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 307
BRAKE LINING WEAR -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 307
Brake pad wear .............................................................. 307
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 298
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 298
Brakes ........................................... 242, 244, 271, 272, 274
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .............................. 394
Card, KEYLESS-GO ..........................................................28
Catalytic converter ........................................................ 224
Center console .................................................................. 24
Center console lighting ................................................. 189
Central locking switch .................................................... 50
Central locking system .................................................... 34
Automatic central locking .........................................52
Choosing global or selective mode .....................37, 43
Electronic main key .................................................... 29
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Electronic reserve key ................................................ 30
KEYLESS-GO-card ....................................................... 31
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 36
Locking and unlocking
with KEYLESS-GO-card ......................................... 40
Mechanical keys ................................................... 30, 47
Remote control ..................................................... 28, 34
Simultaneous use of
electronic main key
and KEYLESS-GO-card .......................................... 44
Summer opening/convenience feature ................... 45
Changing batteries in the
KEYLESS-GO-card .....................................................366
Changing wheels ...........................................................343
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp .....................................296
Check regulary and before a long trip .......................293
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator .................................. 154
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................334
Child restraint ...........................................84, 91, 102, 104
CHIP-CARD (KEYLESS-GO) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................322
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................. 374
COMAND, radio and telephone ................................... 212
Combination switch ...................................................... 160Consumer information ................................................. 400
Control and operation
of radio transmitters ................................................. 212
COOLANT (coolant level) -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 310
COOLANT (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 311
Coolant level
Adding ........................................................................ 336
Checking .................................................................... 336
Coolant temperature gauge .......................................... 117
Coolants .......................................................................... 398
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 399
Courtesy lighting ........................................................... 189
Cruise control ................................................................ 253
CRUISE CONTROL -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 319
Cup holder
In front seat armrest ................................................. 199
In rear seat armrest ................................................. 200
DDashboard ......................................................................... 22
Daytime running lamp .................................................. 158
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Driving instructions .................................................252
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................304
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................304
Display illumination .......................................................116
Distronic (DTR) ...................................................... 134, 256
Activation of Distronic .............................................259
Additional driving hints ..........................................264
Cleaning sensor ........................................................378
Deactivation of Distronic ......................................... 261
Displays in the speedometer dial ...........................270
Distance warning function ......................................267
Distronic settings ......................................................268
Driving with Distronic activated ............................262
Invalid attempts to activate .....................................260
Multifunction display ...............................................269
Warning lamp ............................................................ 301
DISTRONIC (DTR) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................326
DOOR -
malfunction and warning messages ......................320
Door control panel ........................................................... 20
Door entry lamps ........................................................... 189Doors
Power closing assist .................................................... 50
Drinking and driving .................................................... 243
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 243
Driving instructions ..................................................... 243
Driving off ...................................................................... 245
EEasy-entry/exit feature ...................................................66
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 309
Electronic main key .........................................................29
Changing batteries .................................................. 363
Synchronizing remote control ............................... 365
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..............................274
ESP control switch .................................................... 276
Malfunction and warning messages ..................... 309
Synchronizing .......................................................... 275
Warning lamp ............................................................301
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 214
Emergency engine shut-down ..................................... 368
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof .................................................. 369
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Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 93
SRS indicator lamp ...................................................299
Emergency trunk lid release button ............................. 61
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 52
Emission control ............................................................225
Emission control label ..................................................386
Engine compartment ..................................................... 331
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ................................296
Engine oil additives .......................................................396
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 155
Engine oil level
Checking ........................................................... 154, 334
Warning ...................................................................... 318
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 318
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 154
Engine oils ......................................................................396
Entrance lamps, exit lamps .......................................... 189
ENTRANCE POSITION -
malfunction and warning messages ......................306
ESP (Electronic stability program) .............................. 274
ESP control switch .................................................... 276
Malfunction and warning messages ......................309
Synchronizing ...........................................................275Warning lamp ............................................................301
ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) .........................93
SRS indicator lamp .................................................. 299
Exterior lamp
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 312
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 156
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 158
Headlamp cleaning system ...................................... 159
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 356
Fog lamps ..........................................................359, 360
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 357
High mounted stop lamp .......................................... 361
License plate lamps .................................................. 361
Low and high beam .................................................. 358
Parking lamps ...................................................359, 360
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 356
Side marker lamps ................................................... 360
Standby bulb function ............................................. 362
Standing lamps .................................................359, 360
Stop lamp ....................................................................361
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 360
Turn signal lamps ................................... 358, 360, 361
Exterior mirror adjustment .......................................... 107
Exterior mirror, front passenger side,
parking position ........................................................108
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Electrically folding .................................................... 109
Parking position ........................................................ 108
FFirst aid kit .....................................................................328
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 147
Footwell lighting ............................................................ 189
Front airbags .................................................................... 94
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation ......................................... 175
Front seat adjustment ..................................................... 67
Fuel
Gasoline additives ....................................................398
Premium unleaded gasoline ................. 291, 395, 397
Fuel cap placement warning
See CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ................................296
Fuel filler flap, manual release ...................................368
Fuel requirements .........................................................397
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................299
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ...............394
Fuses, electrical .............................................................329
GGarage door opener ...................................................... 206
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 398
Fuel requirements ................................................... 397
Premium unleaded .................................................. 397
General notes on the
central locking system ............................................... 33
Glove box ......................................................................... 194HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 163
Head restraints, front seats
Removal and installation ...........................................72
Head restraints, rear seat ............................................... 80
Power head restraints ................................................. 81
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 159
Headlamp mode (HEADLAMPS) .................................. 157
Headlights ....................................................................... 156
Heated seats ......................................................................75
Hood .................................................................................331
HOOD -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 320
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IIdentification labels .......................................................385
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 192
Individual settings ......................................................... 138
"INSTRUMENT CLUSTER" ...................................... 140
"LIGHTING" ............................................................... 142
"VEHICLE" ................................................................. 144
Infant and child restraint systems .............................. 102
Installation ................................................................. 104
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 214
Infrared reflecting windshield .................................... 210
Inside rear view mirror ................................................. 106
Instrument cluster ..........................................................114
Activating ....................................................................116
Illumination ................................................................116
Indicator lamps .................................................114, 296
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 193
Interior lighting ............................................................. 187
Rear reading lamp .................................................... 188
JJack .................................................................................. 339
Jump starting .................................................................. 351KKEY -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 319
KEYLESS-GO .....................................................................38
Changing batteries .................................................. 366
Checking last KEYLESS-GO-card
locking mode ........................................................... 43
Choosing global or selective mode ...........................43
KEYLESS-GO-card ..................................................... 28, 31
Keys, vehicle .....................................................................28LLamps, exterior
Fog lamps ................................................. 156, 359, 360
Headlamps ........................................ 156, 312, 357, 377
License plate lamps .................................................. 361
Parking lamps .......................................... 156, 359, 360
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 356
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Standing lamps ........................................ 156, 359, 360
Stop lamps .................................................................. 361
Taillamps .......................................... 156, 312, 360, 377
Turn signal lamps ................................... 358, 360, 361
Level control system
Vehicles with Active Body Control
(ABC) ......................................................................280
Vehicles with Airmatic system ...............................279
LIGHT SENSOR -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 314
Lighter .............................................................................203
LIGHTING SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 312
Limp home mode
(Automatic transmission) ........................................ 241
Locking and unlocking ............................................ 36, 40
Lumbar support ............................................................... 73
MMaintenance ................................................................... 213
Malfunction and indicator lamps
In the center console ................................................302
In the instrument cluster .........................................296
Malfunction and warning message memory ............. 136
Malfunction and warning messagesACTIVE BODY CONTROL (ABC) ............................. 314
AIR SPRING (AirMatic) ........................................... 325
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ......................................... 305
BRAKE ASSIST ......................................................... 306
BRAKE FLUID ........................................................... 307
BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................ 307
CHIP-CARD (KEYLESS-GO) .................................... 322
COOLANT (coolant level) ......................................... 310
COOLANT (coolant temperature) ........................... 311
CRUISE CONTROL .................................................... 319
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ........................................... 304
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ................................................. 304
DISTRONIC (DTR) .................................................... 326
DOOR .......................................................................... 320
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. .............................................. 309
ENGINE OIL LEVEL .................................................. 318
ENTRANCE POSITION ............................................ 306
HOOD ......................................................................... 320
KEY .............................................................................. 319
LIGHT SENSOR .......................................................... 314
LIGHTING SYSTEM ................................................... 312
OIL TEMP. (engine oil temperature) ......................321
PARKING BRAKE ..................................................... 308
SELECTOR LEVER .................................................... 323
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TELE AID .................................................................... 321
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION ......................................323
TIRE PRESSURE ........................................................ 316
TRUNK OPEN ............................................................308
WASHER FLUID ........................................................324
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof ...................369
Manual release for fuel filler flap ...............................368
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 47
Memory ...................................................105, 106, 107, 111
Recalling ......................................................................112
Storing .........................................................................112
Mirror, exterior
Adjusting .................................................................... 107
Parking position ........................................................ 108
Mirror, exterior, rear view ............................................ 107
Mirror, inside, rear view ............................................... 106
Multicontour backrest ..................................................... 73
Multifunction display .................................................... 120
Audio systems ........................................................... 125
Cassette player .......................................................... 127
CD player .................................................................... 126
Distronic (DTR) .......................................................... 134
Engine oil level indicator ......................................... 124
FSS .............................................................................. 124
Individual settings .................................................... 138
Malfunction/warning message memory ............... 136Navigation system ..................................................... 133
Radio ...........................................................................125
Telephone ...................................................................128
Telephone – Incoming call ...................................... 132
Telephone – Redialing .............................................. 130
Telephone book ......................................................... 128
Tire inflation pressure monitor ..............................124
Trip and main odometer .......................................... 124
Trip computer ............................................................ 135
Multifunction steering wheel .......................................120
Setting the audio volume .........................................146
NNavigation system .......................................................... 133
Night security illumination .......................................... 158OOIL TEMP. (engine oil temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................321
On-board diagnostic system ........................................ 296
Operator’s manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ..................................... 117
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21
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PPanic button ...................................................................... 47
Parcel net in front passenger footwell .......................204
Parcel net in trunk ........................................................204
Parking ............................................................................246
Parking assist (Parktronic) ..........................................285
Malfunction ...............................................................289
Parktronic switch ......................................................289
Sensors .......................................................................286
Warning indicators ...................................................287
Parking brake ............................. 242, 244, 246, 275, 298
PA R K I N G B R A K E -
malfunction and warning messages ......................308
Power assistance ............................................................244
Power closing assist
Doors and trunk lid .................................................... 50
Power head restraints, rear ............................................ 81
Power seats, front ............................................................ 67
Adjustment .................................................................. 67
Lumbar support .......................................................... 73
Multicontour backrest ................................................ 73
Seat heater ................................................................... 75
Seat ventilation system .............................................. 78
Power seats, rear .............................................................. 82
Power windows ............................................................... 181Blocking of rear door window operation ............... 183
Express opening and closing .................................. 182
Opening and closing ...................................................45
Synchronizing power windows ............................... 183
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio transmitters ......................................................... 212
Rain sensor
See Intermittent wiping ........................................... 161
Rear door window sunshade ........................................ 191
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................................................ 176
Rear passenger compartment
climate control ........................................................... 177
Rear view mirrors ..........................................................106
Automatic antiglare .................................................. 106
Exterior ....................................................................... 107
Interior ........................................................................106
Parking position ........................................................108
Storing mirror positions .................................. 106, 107
Rear window defroster .................................................. 180
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 190
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Remote control .......................................................... 28, 34
Battery replacement .................................................363
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......................................... 72
Replacing bulbs ..............................................................356
Replacing wiper blades .................................................370
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Reserve key ....................................................................... 30
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 174
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 214
Roof rack ......................................................................... 371
SSeat belts ........................................................................... 84
Fastening ...................................................................... 87
Operation ..................................................................... 88
Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................ 85
Unfastening .................................................................. 88
Warning lamp ............................................................302
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 84
Seat heater ........................................................................ 75
Seat ventilation system ................................................... 78Seats
Front seat adjustment ................................................67
Lumbar support ........................................................... 73
Multicontour backrest ................................................73
Seat heater ...................................................................75
Ventilation system ...................................................... 78
SELECTOR LEVER -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 323
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 147
Setting the audio volume ..............................................146
Side impact airbags .........................................................96
Simultaneous .................................................................... 44
Simultaneous use of
electronic main key and
KEYLESS-GO-card .......................................................44
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................ 184
Emergency operation .............................................. 369
Express opening ........................................................ 185
Opening and closing ...................................................45
Synchronizing ........................................................... 186
Snow chains ................................................................... 249
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 214
Spare parts service ....................................................... 384
Spare wheel ....................................................................341