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Automatic transmission The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, dependent upon • Selector lever position, see page 232 • Program mode selector, see page 236 • Accelerator position • Vehicle speed The gear shifting process is continuously adapted, dependent on the driving style, the driving situation and the road characteristics. Important! When parking the vehicle or before working on the vehicle with the engine running, firmly depress the parking brake pedal and shift the selector lever into "P". Automatic transmission Instruments and controls Operation Driving 229 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index

Section	Page
Introduction	10
Operator’s manual	11
Introduction	16
Problems with your vehicle	17
Reporting Safety Defects	18
Instruments and controls	21
P72.10-2072-27	23
P82.00-2030-27	24
P68.10-2257-29	25
P68.20-2303-27	27
Operation	31
Electronic main key	32
Reserve key	33
KEYLESS-GO-card	34
Replacement keys:Obtaining	34
Start lock-out	35
General notes on the central locking system	36
Central locking system	37
Radio frequency and infrared remote control	37
Central locking system:Locking and unlocking	39
Central locking system:Choosing global or selective mode	40
Trunk:Opening	40
KEYLESS-GO	41
Central locking system:Locking and unlocking with KEYLESS-GO-card	43
Central locking system:Choosing global or selective mode	46
Central locking system:Simultaneous use of electronic main key and KEYLESS-GO-card	47
Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside	48
Panic button	50
Mechanical keys	50
Doors	51
P80.30-2119-26	51
Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid	53
Central locking switch	53
Automatic central locking	55
Emergency unlocking in case of accident	55
Trunk	56
Trunk lid release switch	60
Trunk lid release/close switch	61
Opening height restriction of trunk lid	63
Trunk lid emergency release	64
Antitheft alarm system	65
Tow-away alarm	67
Easy-entry/exit feature	69
Front seat adjustment	70
Storing seat positions	72
Removal and installation of front seat head restraints	74
Backrest	75
Lumbar support	77
Multicontour backrest	77
Seat heater	79
Vehicles without seat ventilation function:	80
Vehicles with seat ventilation function:	81
Seat ventilation system	82
Power head restraints, rear	84
Seat belts and integrated restraint system	85
Seat belts	85
Seat belt nonusage warning system	86
Seat belts:Fastening	88
Seat belts:Unfastening	89
BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system	91
Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed	92
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)	93
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR)	94
Airbags	95
Airbags:Front airbags	95
Airbags:Side impact airbags	98
Side impact airbags	98
Window curtain airbags	99
Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag	103
Infant and child restraint systems	105
Infant and child restraint systems:Installation	107
Steering wheel adjustment	108
Rear view mirrors	109
Rear view mirrors:Interior	109
Rear view mirrors:Storing mirror positions	109
Rear view mirror, automatic antiglare	109
Exterior rear view mirrors	110
Exterior mirror adjustment	110
Storing mirror positions in memory	110
Exterior rear view mirrors:Parking position	111
Exterior rear view mirrors:Electrically folding	112
Driver’s side exterior mirror, antiglare mode	113
Memory function	114
Storing positions into memory	115
Recalling positions from memory	115
Instrument cluster	117
Instrument cluster:Activating	118
Display illumination	119
Coolant temperature gauge	120
Outside temperature indicator	120
Speedometer (9)	121
Trip odometer	122
Tachometer	122
Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display	123
Trip and main odometer, FSS, tire inflation pressure monitor and engine oil level indicator	127
Audio systems	128
Radio	128
CD player	129
Cassette player	130
Telephone	131
Telephone book	131
Redialing	133
Incoming call	134
Navigation system	135
Distronic (DTR)	136
Trip computer	137
Transferring values from the previous journey to the	138
To reset the short	138
Malfunction/warning message memory	139
Individual settings	141
To return menu	142
Individual settings:"INSTRUMENT CLUSTER"	143
To return menu	144
Individual settings:"LIGHTING"	145
To return menu	146
Individual settings:"VEHICLE"	147
To return menu	148
Setting the audio volume	149
Flexible service system (FSS)	150
Tire inflation pressure monitor	153
Inquiry of present tire inflation pressure	153
Activation of tire inflation pressure monitor	154
Engine oil level indicator	157
Engine oil consumption	158
Exterior lamp switch	159
Headlamp mode	160
Exterior lamp switch:Daytime running lamp mode	161
Night security illumination	161
Locator lighting	162
Headlamp cleaning system	162
Combination switch	163
Blocked windshield wipers	165
Emergency operation of windshield wipers	165
Windshield wipers smear	165
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio	165
Hazard warning flasher switch	166
Automatic climate control	167
Display and controls	169
Automatic climate control	170
Dust filter	170
Basic setting	171
Special settings	172
Automatic climate control:Air volume, manual	172
Automatic climate control:Defrosting	173
Automatic climate control:Windows fogged on the inside	173
Automatic climate control:Windows fogged on the outside	174
Air recirculation	174
Activated charcoal filter	175
Economy mode	176
Residual engine heat utilization	177
Switching the automatic climate control on and off	178
Front center console storage compartment ventilation	178
Rear window defroster	179
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets	180
Power windows	181
Power windows:Express opening and closing	182
Power windows:Blocking of rear side window operation	183
Power windows:Synchronizing	183
Sliding/pop-up roof	184
Express opening and closing of sliding/pop-up roof	185
Sliding/pop-up roof:Synchronizing	186
Interior lighting	187
Courtesy lighting	188
Entrance lamps, exit lamps	188
Footwell lighting	188
Center console lighting	188
Door entry lamps	188
Rear window sunshade	189
Sun visors	190
Vanity mirrors	190
Interior	191
Storage compartments and armrests	191
Glove box	192
P68.10-2104-26	192
P68.20-2159-26	193
P68.20-2160-26	193
Storage tray in the armrest	193
Storage space below the armrest	194
P91.00-xxxx-26	194
P68.00-xxxx-26	195
Coat hooks	195
Cup holder	196
P80.20-2251-26	196
Ashtrays	199
Lighter	201
Parcel net in trunk	202
Cargo tie-down hooks	203
Parcel net in front passenger footwell	203
Telephone, general	204
Garage door opener	205
Infrared reflecting windshield	209
Driving	213
COMAND, radio and telephone	213
Telephones and two-way radios	213
Telephones and two-way radio	213
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)	214
Maintenance	214
Tele Aid	215
System self-check	215
Tele Aid:Emergency calls	216
Tele Aid:Initiating an emergency call manually	218
P82.95-2187-26	218
Tele Aid:Roadside Assistance	219
Tele Aid:Information	220
Remote door unlock	223
Stolen vehicle tracking services	224
Info Services	224
Catalytic converter	225
Emission control	226
Starter switch	227
Starter switch – KEYLESS-GO	229
Starting and turning off the engine	232
Before starting	232
Starting the engine:Electronic main key	232
Turning off the engine:Electronic main key	233
Automatic transmission	234
Driving	235
Accelerator position	235
Stopping	236
Maneuvering	236
P54.30-2521-26	237
Gear selection for special circumstances	238
P27.19-2044-26	241
Automatic transmission:Emergency operation	242
Parking brake	243
Driving instructions	244
Drive sensibly – save fuel	244
Drinking and driving	244
Pedals	245
Power assistance	245
Brakes	245
Driving off	246
Parking	247
Tires	248
Snow chains	250
Winter driving instructions	251
Winter driving	252
Deep water	253
Passenger compartment	253
Block heater	254
Traveling abroad	254
Cruise control	255
Distronic (DTR)	258
Distronic (DTR):Activation of Distronic	261
Distronic (DTR):Invalid attempts to activate	262
Distronic (DTR):Driving with Distronic activated	264
Distronic (DTR):Additional driving hints	266
Distronic (DTR):Distance warning function	269
P54.70-xxxx-26	270
P54.25-2289-27	271
P54.70-2105-26	272
P54.70-2108-26	272
Brake assist system (BAS)	273
Antilock brake system (ABS)	274
Electronic stability program (ESP)	276
ESP (Electronic stability program):Synchronizing	277
P42.45-0287-26	278
Active body control (ABC)	280
Level control system	281
Parking assist (Parktronic)	284
P54.65-2183-26	285
P54.65-2043-26	286
P54.65-2184-26	287
P54.65-2185-26	287
Parktronic malfunction	288
P54.65-0317-26	288
What you should know at the gas station	289
Check regularly and before a long trip	292
Instrument cluster display	296
On-board diagnostic system	296
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp	296
Brake warning lamp	298
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp	299
Fuel reserve warning	299
ABS malfunction indicator lamp	300
Electronic stability program (ESP) — warning lamp	301
Distronic (DTR) — warning lamp	301
Seat belt nonusage warning lamp	302
Malfunction and indicator lamp in the center console	302
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp	302
Malfunction and warning messages in the multifunction display	303
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit)	304
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems)	304
BATTERY /ALTERNATOR	305
ENTRANCE POSITION	306
BRAKE ASSIST	306
BRAKE LINING WEAR	307
BRAKE FLUID	307
PARKING BRAKE	308
TRUNK OPEN	308
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic stability program)	309
COOLANT (coolant level)	310
COOLANT (coolant temperature)	311
LIGHTING SYSTEM	312
LIGHT SENSOR	314
SEAT BELT SYSTEM	314
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION	315
CRUISE CONTROL	315
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (ABC)	316
TIRE PRESSURE	318
ENGINE OIL LEVEL	320
SEAT BACKREST	321
KEY	322
DOOR	322
HOOD	323
TELE AID	323
P54.30-xxxx-21	324
P54.30-xxxx-21	325
WASHER FLUID	326
DISTRONIC (DTR)	327
Practical hints	330
P91.27-2012-26	330
Fuses	331
P54.15-2064-26	331
P54.15-2076-26	333
Shelf below rear window	333
Engine compartment	334
Checking engine oil level	337
P18.40-xxxx-26	337
Automatic transmission fluid level	338
Active body control (ABC) fluid level	338
Coolant level	339
Adding coolant	339
Windshield and headlamp washer system	340
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio	340
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment	341
Jack	342
Wheels	343
Tire Replacement	343
Rotating wheels	344
Spare wheel	344
Spare wheel CL500 and CL600	344
Spare wheel	345
Changing wheels	346
Tire inflation pressure	351
Battery	352
Battery:Battery recycling	354
Jump starting	355
Towing the vehicle	357
Exterior lamps	360
Headlamp adjustment	360
Exterior lamps:Replacing bulbs	360
Headlamp assembly	361
P82.10-2198-26	361
Bulbs for high beam	362
Turn signal lamp	363
Exterior lamps:Parking lamps	363
Taillamp assemblies	364
P82.10-2200-26	366
Exterior lamps:Side marker lamp, front	366
Stop lamp, High mounted stop lamp, Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror	367
Standby bulb function	367
P82.10-2478-26	368
Changing batteries in the electronic main key	369
Checking batteries	369
P80.xx-xxxx-26	369
Synchronizing remote control	371
Changing batteries in the	372
P81.60-2004-26	373
Emergency engine shut-down	374
Fuel filler flap, manual release	374
Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof	375
P77.00-2023-26	375
Replacing wiper blades	376
Trunk lamp	377
Roof rack	378
Vehicle care	380
Power washer	381
Tar stains	382
Paintwork, painted body components	382
Engine cleaning	382
Vehicle washing	382
Ornamental moldings	383
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses	383
Cleaning the Distronic system sensor	384
Cleaning the parktronic system sensors	384
Wiper blades	385
Window cleaning	386
Light alloy wheels	386
Instrument cluster	387
Steering wheel and gear selector lever	387
Cup holder	387
Seat belts	388
Headliner and shelf below rear window	388
Leather upholstery	388
Hard plastic trim items	388
Plastic and rubber parts	388
Technical data	390
Warranty coverage	390
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet	390
Identification labels	391
Layout of poly-V-belt drive	393
P13.22-2023-26	393
Technical data	394
Tires:Rims and tires	395
Rims – Winter tires	396
Technical data:Electrical system	397
Technical data:Main dimensions	398
Technical data:Weights	398
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities	399
Engine oils	401
Engine oil additives	401
Air conditioner refrigerant	401
Brake fluid	401
Premium unleaded gasoline	402
Fuel requirements	402
Gasoline additives	403
Coolants	403