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Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.262
Programming the remote control . .144
Gear indicator (on-board computer) .96
Gearshift program Manua l.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts . . . ..240
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . ..138
Golf bag Storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Gross vehicle weight, maximum
permissible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253 H
Handbrake Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Head/thorax airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . ..43
Headlamp Misting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Headlamp mode (automatic ). . . . . . .74
Headlamps Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Headlamps delayed switch-off
see Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
Head restraint
Adjusting (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . .60, 61
Heatin g
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . . ..167 HomeLink
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see Garage door opener I
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Indicator and warning lam p
Brakes (red) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Engine diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
ESP ®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51, 194
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF . . . .46, 191
Reserve fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39, 194
Indicator and warning lamps . . . . ..193
Indicator lamp see Indicator and warning lamp
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..90
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Selecting the language (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Instrument lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..90
Interior lightin g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Automatic contro l.. . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Delayed switch-off (on-boar d
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Emergency lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Manual control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Reading lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Interior motion sensor . . . . . . . . . . ..54 Intermittent wipe
Windscreen wiper s.. . . . . . . . . . . . .79 J
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Jump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233 K
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . .212
Checking the battery . . . . . . . . . . .212
Closing the roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Display message . . . . . . . . . .184, 187
Factory setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56, 57
Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Modifying the programming . . . . . . .56
Opening the roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Key position s
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Kickdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87, 89 Index
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1 step out of the vehicle first and touch the
bodywork.
R Do not wipe the battery using a cloth. Th e
battery may explode as a result of elec-
trostatic charge or through the creation
of sparks .
! Switch the engine off and remove the key
before unscrewing or disconnecting the
terminal clamps from the battery. You may
otherwise destroy electronic components
such as the alternator.
Have the battery checked and, if neces-
sary, replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre, every two years or at least every
20,000 km.
i Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
have all work involving the battery, e.g.
removing, charging and replacing, carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g.
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Installation location of the battery Your vehicle is equipped with a battery in the
engine compartment. It is located on the front
bulkhead under the water tank on the right- hand side of the vehicle when viewed in the
direction of travel.
1
Battery
2 Negative terminal
3 Positive terminal Disconnecting the battery
! Always disconnect the battery in
the order described below. Never swap the
terminal clamps. You may otherwise dam-
age the vehicle electronics. 1
Water tank
2 Fastener
X Apply the handbrake and shift the selecto r
lever to position Pon vehicles with auto-
matic transmission*.
X Switch off all electrical consumers .
X Turn the key to position 0in the ignition
lock and remove it.
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn fasteners 2a quarter of a turn. Practical advice
* optional
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