air MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN 2016 W222 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 213
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 337
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .363
Function/notes .............................2 24
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 278
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 316
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 61
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 146
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 232
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 271
Display message ............................ 301
Function/information .................... 234
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 300
Function/notes ............................. 210
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 271
Display message ............................ 301
Function/information .................... 237
Active multicontour seat .................. 117
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 217
Display message ............................ 302
Exiting a parking space .................. 219
Function/notes ............................. 216
Important safety notes .................. 216 Parking .......................................... 218
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 72
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 212
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 293
Function/notes ............................. 133
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Additional speedometer ................... 274
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 430
Air bags
Belt bags .......................................... 48
Cushion air bags .............................. 53
Deployment ..................................... 57
Display message ............................ 289
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 52
Important safety notes .................... 50
Introduction ..................................... 50
Knee bag .......................................... 52
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 53
PASSENGER AIR BAG i
ndicator
lamps ............................................... 46
Side impact air bag .......................... 52
Window curtain air bag .................... 53
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 159
Important safety notes .................. 158
Rear ............................................... 160
Setting ........................................... 158
Setting the center air vents ........... 159
Setting the side air vents ............... 159
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 299
Function/notes ............................. 212
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 78
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 78
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 78
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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Removing...................................... .185
Storing ...........................................1 83
Warming up ................................... 182
Charging the high-voltage battery
(important safety notes) ................... 180
Chauffeur mode
Display message ............................ 310
Fully reclined position .................... 114
General notes ................................ 111
Installing the head restraint ........... 113
Moving front-passenger seat into
the chauffeur position .................... 112
Moving the front-passenger seat
into the normal position ................. 113
Removing the head restraint .......... 113
Child
Restraint system .............................. 62
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 66
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
On the front-passenger seat ............ 65
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 66
Top Tether ....................................... 64
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 66
Rear doors ....................................... 67
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 62
Cigarette lighter ................................ 335
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 362
Climate control
Automatic climate control ............. 141
Controlling automatically ............... 147
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 146
Defrosting the windows ................. 151
Defrosting the windshield .............. 151
ECO start/stop function ................ 145
General notes ................................ 140
Immediate pre-entry climate con-
trol ................................................. 158
Indicator lamp ................................ 147
Ionization ....................................... 155
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 145
Overview of systems ...................... 140
Perfume atomizer .......................... 153 Pre-entry climate control at
departure time ............................... 157
Pre-entry climate control via
key ... 155
P

roblem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 152
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 147
Rear control panel ......................... 141
Refrigerant ..................................... 432
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 432
Setting the air distribution ............. 149
Setting the air vents ...................... 158
Setting the airflow ......................... 150
Setting the climate mode ............... 148
Setting the temperature ................ 148
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 152
Switching on/off ........................... 145
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 152
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 151
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 150
Climate control system
Climate control .............................. 145
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 270
Display message ............................ 284
Operation/notes .............................. 71
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 364
Combination switch .......................... 131
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 262
Convenience closing feature .............. 96
Convenience opening feature ............ 95
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 356
Display message ............................ 294
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) ............................ 269
Filling capacity ............................... 431
Important safety notes .................. 431
Temperature gauge ........................ 257
Warning lamp ................................. 320
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Coolbox.............................................. 339
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................ .31
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 291
Function/notes ............................ .132
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 135
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ................... 210
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ...............75
Cruise control
Calling up the speed last stored .... 198
Cruise control lever ....................... 197
Deactivating ................................... 199
Display message ............................ 305
Driving system ............................... 197
Function/notes ............................. 197
General notes ................................ 197
Important safety notes .................. 197
Setting a speed .............................. 198
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 198
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 331
Important safety notes .................. 330
Rear compartment ......................... 331
Temperature controlled ................. 332
Cushion air bags .................................. 53
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 266
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 293
Function/notes ............................. 130
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 274
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
Diagnostics connection ...................... 28Digital speedometer
......................... 263
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 170
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
Hybrid drive system ....................... 297
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 357
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 277
Driving systems ............................. 299
Engine ............................................ 294
General notes ................................ 277
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 277
Introduction ................................... 277
Lights ............................................. 291
Safety systems .............................. 278
SmartKey ....................................... 312
Tires ............................................... 306
Vehicle ........................................... 308
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 322
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 71
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 201
Activation conditions ..................... 201
Cruise control lever ....................... 201
Deactivating ................................... 205
Display message ............................ 303
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 204
Driving tips .................................... 205
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 202
Function/notes ............................. 199
Important safety notes .................. 200
Setting a speed .............................. 203
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 204
Stopping ........................................ 203
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ............................................... 207
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 87
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 79
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Control panel ...................................40
Display message ............................ 310
Emergency locking ........................... 88
Emergency unlocking ....................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 85
Opening (from inside) ...................... 86
Power closing .................................. 87
Drinking and driving ......................... 193
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 174
Manual ........................................... 174
Manual (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 175
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 276
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 358
Driving Assistance package ............. 234
Driving on flooded roads .................. 196
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 68
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 69
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 69
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 71
Distance warning function ............... 71
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 75
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 73
Important safety information ........... 68
Overview .......................................... 68
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 75
Recuperative Brake System ............. 44
STEER CONTROL ............................. 77
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 224
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 234
Active Body Control ABC ............... 210
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 237
Active Parking Assist ..................... 216
AIRMATIC ...................................... 212
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 228 Cruise control ................................ 197
Display message ............................ 299
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 199
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 207
Driving Assistance package
........... 234
HOLD fu

nction ............................... 208
Night View Assist Plus ................... 230
PARKTRONIC ................................. 214
Rear view camera .......................... 220
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 229
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 196
Automatic transmission ................. 173
Brakes ........................................... 194
Break-in period .............................. 161
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 205
Downhill gradient ........................... 194
Drinking and driving ....................... 193
Driving in winter ............................. 196
Driving on flooded roads ................ 196
Driving on wet roads ...................... 196
Exhaust check ............................... 193
Fuel ................................................ 192
General .......................................... 192
Hydroplaning ................................. 196
Icy road surfaces ........................... 196
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 195
Snow chains .................................. 386
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 194
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 161
Wet road surface ........................... 194
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 267
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/notes ............................. 122
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 123
Function/notes ............................. 122
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 280
Function/notes ................................ 75
8Index

Operation ......................................... 54
System self-test ...............................56
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................5 0
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 61
Children in the vehicle ..................... 61
Important safety notes .................... 45
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 44
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 53
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 46
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 67
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 60
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 45
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 53
Faults ............................................... 57
Operation ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 56
Odometer ........................................... 261
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 275
Assistance graphic menu ............... 268
Assistance menu ........................... 269
Display messages .......................... 277
Displaying a service message ........ 358
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 204
Factory settings ............................. 275
Head-up display ............................. 259
HYBRID menu ................................ 272
Important safety notes .................. 256
Instrument cluster menu ............... 274
Lights menu ................................... 274
Media menu ................................... 265
Menu overview .............................. 261
Message memory .......................... 277
Navigation menu ............................ 263
Operation ....................................... 257
Radio menu ................................... 265 Service menu ................................. 269
Settings menu ............................... 269
Standard display ............................ 261
Telephone menu ............................ 267
Trip menu ...................................... 261
Video DVD operation ..................... 267
Online access to the vehicle
Data protection .............................. 188
Functions ....................................... 189
General informa tion ....................... 188
Inte

rnet .......................................... 189
Opening the fuel filler flap
(PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles) ............ 179
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Important safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 25
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 257
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 67
P
Paint code number ............................ 426
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 361
Panic alarm .......................................... 44
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 97
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ............................................... 100
Operating ......................................... 98
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 99
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Rain closing feature ......................... 99
Resetting ....................................... 102
Reversing feature ............................. 98
Parcel net hooks ............................... 329
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 189
Parking brake ................................ 190
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Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ...............................125
Rear view camera .......................... 220
Switching off the engine ................ 190
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 191
Applying or releasing manually ...... 191
Display message ............................ 281
Electric parking brake .................... 190
Emergency braking ........................ 192
General notes ................................ 190
Releasing automatically ................. 191
Warning lamp ................................. 319
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 131
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 215
Driving system ............................... 214
Function/notes .............................2 14
Important safety notes .................. 214
Problem (malfunction) ................... 216
Range of the sensors ..................... 214
Warning display ............................. 215
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 289
Indicator lamps ................................ 46
Problem (malfunction) ................... 289
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 153
Problem (malfunction) ................... 155
Vial ................................................ 153
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 67
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 364
PLUG-IN HYBRID operating
Electrical energy generated ........... 249
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation
Automatic engine start (ECO
start/stop function) ....................... 253 Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ....................... 252
Charge level of the high-voltage
battery ........................................... 245
Charging the high-voltage battery .. 246
Displaying the total range and
electric range ................................. 248
Driving tip
s .................................... 251
EC

O start/stop function ................ 252
Electric motor (power display) ....... 242
Electrical energy generated
(COMAND) ..................................... 249
Energy flow display ........................ 245
Fuel consumption .......................... 249
Fuel consumption (COMAND) ........ 249
General notes ................................ 240
Haptic accelerator pedal ................ 251
High-voltage battery (condition of
charge) .......................................... 245
Hybrid drive system overview ........ 241
HYBRID menu ................................ 272
Important safety notes .................. 240
Instrument cluster (power dis-
play) ............................................... 242
Instrument cluster overview .......... 242
Manual drive program .................... 250
Noiseless start ............................... 249
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 245
Operating mode ............................. 243
Overrun mode ................................ 253
Parking .......................................... 253
Power display ................................ 244
Power display (electric motor) ....... 242
Problems ....................................... 254
Problems with SRS (supplemental
restraint system) ............................ 255
Problems with the combustion
engine ............................................ 254
Problems with the hybrid drive
system ........................................... 255
Problems with the Recuperative
Brake System ................................ 254
Program selector button ................ 250
Pulling away ................................... 250
READY display ............................... 249
Recuperative Brake System ........... 240
Resetting the values (COMAND) .... 249
Route-based operating strategy ..... 253
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Starting .......................................... 249
When the vehicle is stationary ....... 251
Power locks ......................................... 87
Power washers .................................. 360
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-entry climate control (via
SmartKey)
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 157
Pre-entry climate control at depar-
ture time
General notes ................................ 157
Pre-entry climate control at time of
departure
Setting departure time ................... 158
Pre-entry climate control via key
General notes ................................ 155
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 284
Operation ......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE
®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 271
Display message ............................ 284
Function/notes ................................ 75
Important safety notes .................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 322
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 284
Operation ......................................... 60
Program selector button .................. 173
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 78
Immobilizer ...................................... 78
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 165
General notes ................................ 165
Hill start assist ............................... 165
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28
R
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 265
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Rain closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 99
RBS (Recuperative Brake System)
Warning lamp ................................. 315
Reading lamp ..................................... 134
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 145
Setting the air distribution ............. 149
Setting the air vents ...................... 160
Setting the airflow ......................... 150
Setting the temperature ................ 148
Stowage compartment .................. 327
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Adjusting ....................................... 107
Adjusting a rear reclining seat ....... 107
Overview .......................................... 41
Setting the reclined position .......... 107
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 363
Displays in the COMAND display ... 221
Function/notes ............................. 220
Rear window blind ............................ 334
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Switching on/off ........................... 151
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 123
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 124
Recuperative Brake System
Driving safety systems ..................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 44
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 432
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 177
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Cleaning the cover .........................365
Correct driver's seat position ........1 04
Display message ............................ 310
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system ............. 122
Important safety notes .................. 105
Multicontour seat .......................... 117
Seat heating .................................. 118
Seat heating problem .................... 119
Seat ventilation .............................. 119
Seat ventilation problem ................ 120
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 126
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 118
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 119
Section
Wheels and tires ............................ 384
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 329
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 365
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 362
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 69
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 430
Coolant (engine) ............................ 431
Engine oil ....................................... 429
Fuel ................................................ 428
Important safety notes .................. 427
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 432
Washer fluid ................................... 431
Setting the charge current (on-
board computer) ............................... 272
Setting the departure time (on-
board computer) ............................... 272
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 275
On-board computer ....................... 269
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 276
Side impact air bag .............................5 2
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 292 Side windows
Cleaning ........................... .............. 362
Convenience closing feature ............ 96
Convenience opening feature ..........9 5
Importa

nt safety information ........... 94
Opening/closing .............................. 95
Problem (malfunction) .....................9 7
Resettin g........................................ .96
Reversin gfeature ............................ .94
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 82
Changing the programming .............8 1
Checking the battery ...................... .82
Convenience closing feature ............ 96
Convenience opening feature .......... 95
Display message ............................ 312
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .79
Important safety notes .................... 79
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 81
Loss .................................................8 4
Mechanical key ................................ 81
Overview .......................................... 79
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 162
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 84
Starting the engine ........................ 164
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 164
Snow chains ...................................... 386
Sockets
Center console .............................. 336
General notes ................................ 336
Rear compartment .........................3 37
Trunk ............................................. 337
Special seat be
lt retractor
.................. 62
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 274
Digital ............................................ 263
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Selecting the display unit ...............2 74
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 292
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Switching on/off ........................... 131
Start/Stop button
General notes ................................ 162
Key positions ................................. 163
Removing ....................................... 163
Starting the engine ........................ 164
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 164
STEER CONTROL .................................. 77
Steering
Display message ............................ 311
Warning lamps ............................... 324
Steering Assist
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 305
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 120
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 257
Cleaning ......................................... 365
EASY ENTRY/EXIT feature ............. 122
Important safety notes .................. 120
Paddle shifters ............................... 174
Steering wheel heating .................. 120
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 126
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 122
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 174
Stop&Go Pilot
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Stowage areas ................................... 325
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 327
Center console .............................. 326
Center console in rear compart-
ment .............................................. 327
Cup holders ................................... 330
Door ............................................... 327
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 326
Glove box ....................................... 326 Important safety information ......... 325
Rear ............................................... 327
Rear seat backrest ......................... 328
Stowage net ................................... 329
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 329
Stowage space
Folding table .................................. 328
Parcel net retainers ....................... 329
Securing a load .............................. 329
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 329
Summer tires
In w

inter ........................................ 386
Sun visor ............................................ 333
Suspension mode
Active Body Control ABC ............... 210
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 212
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 276
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 152
T
Tachometer ........................................ 256
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 292
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 427
Information .................................... 425
Tires/wheels ................................. 410
Vehicle data ................................... 433
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 267
Display message ............................ 311
Introduction ................................... 267
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 267
Number from the phone book ........ 268
Redialing ........................................ 268
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 268
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 257
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V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........ 333
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 29
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 308
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individual settings .......................... 269
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Loading .......................................... 394
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 88
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 79
Lowering ........................................ 409
Maintenance .................................... 26
Operating safety .............................. 27
Parking .......................................... 189
Parking for a long period ................ 192
Pulling away ................................... 165
Raising ........................................... 406
Reporting problems ......................... 29
Securing from rolling away ............ 406
Towing away .................................. 379
Transporting .................................. 381
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 87
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 79
Vehicle data ................................... 433
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 433
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 88
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 426
Vehicle level
Active Body Control ABC ............... 210
AIRMATIC ...................................... 212
Display message ............................ 300
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 367
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 267
VIN
Type plate ...................................... 426
W
WarningStickers ........................................... 42
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 316 Brakes ........................................... 315
Check Engine ................................. 320
Coolant .......................................... 320
Distance warning ........................... 322
ESP
®.............................................. 317
ESP®OFF ....................................... 319
Fuel tank ........................................ 320
General notes ................................ 313
Hybrid drive system ....................... 315
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 319
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 46
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ............................................... 315
Reserve fuel ................................... 320
Restraint system ............................ 319
Seat belt ........................................ 313
Steering ......................................... 324
Tire pressure monitor .................... 323
Warranty .............................................. 25
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 311
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 412
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 409
Wheel chock ...................................... 406
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 405
Checking ........................................ 385
Cleaning ......................................... 361
General notes ................................ 410
Important safety notes .................. 384
Information on driving .................... 384
Interchanging/changing ................ 405
Mounting a new wheel ................... 409
Mounting a wheel .......................... 406
Removing a wheel .......................... 408
Snow chains .................................. 386
Storing ........................................... 405
Tightening torque ........................... 409
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 410
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 288
Operation ......................................... 53
Windows
see Side windows
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