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Level control system The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered automatically according to the selected setting and to the vehicle speed. This helps to increase vehicle handling safety and lowers fuel consumption. The selected setting is stored in memory, even with the electronic key removed from the starter switch. Warning! To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and feet away from wheel housing area, and stay away from under the vehicle when lowering the vehicle chassis. Note: The switch is located on the center console. Press the switch when the engine is running: 1 Raise vehicle chassis 2 Lower vehicle chassis 3 Indicator lamp 4 Indicator lamp See "ACTIVE BODY CONTROL" on page 316 for malfunction and warning messages. Driving systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving 283 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index

Section	Page
Introduction	10
Introduction (null) Operator’s manual	11
Introduction	16
Instruments and controls	21
Instruments and controls (null) Door control panel	23
Overhead control panel	24
Dashboard	25
Center console	27
Operation	31
Operation (null) Electronic key	32
KEYLESS-GO-card	33
Replacement keys:Obtaining	33
Start lock-out	34
General notes on the central locking system	35
Central locking system	36
Radio frequency and infrared remote control	36
Central locking system:Locking and unlocking	38
Central locking system:Choosing global or selective mode	39
Trunk:Opening	39
KEYLESS-GO	40
Central locking system:Locking and unlocking with KEYLESS-GO-card	42
Central locking system:Choosing global or selective mode	45
Central locking system:Simultaneous use of electronic main key and KEYLESS-GO-card	46
Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside	47
Panic button	49
Mechanical keys	49
Doors	50
Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid	52
Central locking switch	52
Automatic central locking	54
Emergency unlocking in case of accident	54
Trunk	55
Trunk lamp	58
Trunk lid release switch	59
Trunk lid release/close switch	60
Opening height restriction of trunk lid	62
Trunk lid emergency release (vehicles built prior to September 2001)	63
Trunk lid emergency release (vehicles built September 2001 and later)	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 rear view mirror adjustment	110
Storing exterior rear view mirror positions	110
Exterior rear view mirrors:Parking position	111
Exterior rear view mirrors:Electrically folding	112
Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror, antiglare mode	113
Memory function	114
Storing positions into memory	115
Recalling positions from memory	115
Key dependent memory settings	116
Instrument cluster	117
Instrument cluster:Activating	119
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 and sub menu	127
Audio systems	129
Radio	129
CD player	130
Cassette player	131
Telephone	132
Telephone book	132
Redialing	134
Incoming call	136
Navigation system	137
Distronic (DTR)	138
Trip computer	139
Transferring values from the previous journey to the	140
To reset the short	140
Malfunction/warning message memory	141
Individual settings	143
To return menu	144
Individual settings:"INST. CLUSTER" (Instrument Cluster)	145
To return menu	146
Individual settings:"LIGHTING"	147
To return menu	149
Individual settings:"VEHICLE"	150
To return menu	151
Setting the audio volume	152
Flexible service system (FSS)	153
Tire inflation pressure monitor	156
Inquiry of present tire inflation pressure	156
Activation of tire inflation pressure monitor	157
Engine oil level indicator	160
Engine oil consumption	161
Exterior lamp switch	162
Headlamp mode	163
Manual headlamp mode	163
Automatic headlamp mode	163
Exterior lamp switch:Daytime running lamp mode	164
Night security illumination	165
Locator lighting	166
Headlamp cleaning system	166
Combination switch	167
Blocked windshield wipers	169
Emergency operation of windshield wipers	169
Windshield wipers smear	169
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio	169
Hazard warning flasher switch	170
Automatic climate control	171
Display and controls	173
Automatic climate control	174
Dust filter	175
Automatic maximum cooling	175
Basic setting	176
Special settings	177
Automatic climate control:Air volume, manual	177
Automatic climate control:Defrosting	178
Automatic climate control:Windows fogged on the inside	178
Automatic climate control:Windows fogged on the outside	179
Air recirculation	179
Activated charcoal filter	180
Economy mode	181
Residual engine heat utilization	182
Switching the automatic climate control on and off	183
Front center console storage compartment ventilation	183
Rear window defroster	184
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets	185
Power windows	186
Power windows:Express opening and closing	187
Power windows:Blocking of rear side window operation	188
Power windows:Synchronizing	188
Sliding/pop-up roof	189
Express opening and closing of sliding/pop-up roof	190
Sliding/pop-up roof:Synchronizing	191
Interior lighting	192
Courtesy lighting	193
Entrance lamps, exit lamps	193
Footwell lighting	193
Center console lighting	193
Door entry lamps	193
Rear window sunshade	194
Sun visors	195
Vanity mirrors	195
Interior	196
Storage compartments and armrests	196
Glove box	197
Storage compartment in front of armrest	198
Storage compartment below the front armrest	199
Storage tray in the armrest	199
Storage space below the armrest	200
Storage compartment under the front seats	200
Storage compartments in the rear passenger compartment	201
Coat hooks	201
Cup holder	202
Ashtrays	205
Lighter	207
Parcel net in trunk	208
Cargo tie-down hooks	209
Parcel net in front passenger footwell	209
Telephone, general	210
Garage door opener	211
Infrared reflecting windshield	215
Driving	217
Driving (null) COMAND, radio and telephone	217
Telephones and two-way radios	217
Telephones and two-way radio	217
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)	218
Maintenance	218
Tele Aid	219
System self-check	219
Tele Aid:Emergency calls	220
Initiating an emergency call manually	222
Tele Aid:Roadside Assistance	223
Tele Aid:Information	224
Remote door unlock	227
Stolen vehicle tracking services	228
Info Services	228
Catalytic converter	229
Emission control	230
Starter switch	231
Starter switch – KEYLESS-GO	233
Starting and turning off the engine	236
Before starting	236
Starting the engine:Electronic key	236
Turning off the engine:Electronic key	236
Starting the engine:KEYLESS-GO	237
Turning off the engine:KEYLESS-GO	237
Automatic transmission	238
Driving	239
Accelerator position	239
Stopping	240
Maneuvering	240
Selector lever position	241
Gear selection for special circumstances	242
Program mode selector switch	245
Automatic transmission:Emergency operation	246
Parking brake	247
Driving instructions	248
Drive sensibly – save fuel	248
Drinking and driving	248
Pedals	248
Power assistance	249
Brakes	249
Driving off	250
Parking	251
Tires	252
Snow chains	254
Winter driving instructions	255
Winter driving	256
Block heater	256
Deep water	257
Passenger compartment	257
Traveling abroad	258
Cruise control	259
Distronic (DTR)	262
Distronic (DTR):Activation of Distronic	265
Distronic (DTR):Invalid attempts to activate	266
Distronic (DTR):Driving with Distronic activated	268
Distronic (DTR):Additional driving hints	270
Distronic (DTR):Distance warning function	273
Distronic settings	274
Multifunction displays	276
Displays in the speedometer dial	277
Brake assist system (BAS)	278
Antilock brake system (ABS)	279
Electronic stability program (ESP)	281
ESP (Electronic stability program):Synchronizing	282
ESP control switch	283
Active body control (ABC)	285
Level control system	286
Parking assist (Parktronic)	289
Sensors	290
Warning indicators	291
Monitoring reach of sensors	292
Parktronic malfunction	293
Parktronic switch	293
What you should know at the gas station	294
Check regularly and before a long trip	297
Instrument cluster display	299
Instrument cluster display (null) On-board diagnostic system	299
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp	299
Brake warning lamp	301
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp	302
Fuel reserve warning	302
ABS malfunction indicator lamp	303
Electronic stability program (ESP) — warning lamp	304
Distronic (DTR) — warning lamp	304
Seat belt nonusage warning lamp	305
Malfunction and indicator lamp in the center console	305
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp	305
Malfunction and warning messages in the multifunction display	306
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit)	307
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems)	307
BATTERY /ALTERNATOR	308
ENTRY POSITION	309
BRAKE ASSIST	309
BRAKE PAD WEAR	310
BRAKE FLUID	310
PARKING BRAKE	311
TRUNK OPEN	311
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic stability program)	312
COOLANT (coolant level)	313
COOLANT (coolant temperature)	314
LIGHTING SYSTEM	315
LAMP SENSOR	317
SEAT BELT SYSTEM	317
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION	318
CRUISE CONTROL	318
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (ABC)	319
TIRE PRESSURE	321
ENGINE OIL LEVEL	323
SEAT BACKREST	324
KEY	325
DOOR	325
HOOD	326
TELE AID	326
CHIP-CARD (KEYLESS-GO)	327
SELECTOR LEVER (Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO only)	328
AIR CLEANER - malfunction and warning messages	328
WASHER FLUID	329
DISTRONIC (DTR)	330
Practical hints	333
First aid kit (null) Fuses	334
Fuse boxes in the engine compartment	334
Auxiliary fuse box below rear seat	336
Shelf below rear window	336
Engine compartment	337
Checking engine oil level	340
Automatic transmission fluid level	341
Active body control (ABC) fluid level	341
Coolant level	342
Adding coolant	342
Windshield and headlamp washer system	343
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio	343
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment	344
Jack	345
Wheels	346
Tire Replacement	346
Rotating wheels	347
Spare wheel	347
Spare wheel CL500 and CL600	347
Spare wheel	348
Changing wheels	349
Tire inflation pressure	354
Battery	355
Battery:Battery recycling	357
Jump starting	358
Towing the vehicle	360
Exterior lamps	363
Headlamp adjustment	363
Exterior lamps:Replacing bulbs	363
Headlamp assembly	364
Bulbs for high beam	365
Turn signal lamp	366
Exterior lamps:Parking lamps	366
Taillamp assemblies	367
License plate lamp	369
Exterior lamps:Side marker lamp, front	369
Stop lamp, High mounted stop lamp, Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror	370
Standby bulb function	370
Low beam, switchable for left- or right-hand drive	371
Changing batteries in the electronic key	372
Checking batteries	372
Synchronizing remote control	374
Changing batteries in the	375
Emergency engine shut-down	377
Fuel filler flap, manual release	377
Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof	378
Replacing wiper blades	379
Roof rack	381
Vehicle care	383
Vehicle care (null) Power washer	384
Tar stains	385
Paintwork, painted body components	385
Engine cleaning	385
Vehicle washing	385
Ornamental moldings	386
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses	386
Cleaning the Distronic system sensor	387
Cleaning the parktronic system sensors	387
Wiper blades	388
Window cleaning	389
Light alloy wheels	389
Instrument cluster	390
Steering wheel and gear selector lever	390
Cup holder	390
Seat belts	391
Headliner and shelf below rear window	391
Leather upholstery	391
Hard plastic trim items	391
Plastic and rubber parts	391
Technical data	393
Technical data (null) Warranty coverage	393
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet	393
Identification labels	394
Layout of poly-V-belt drive	396
Technical data	397
Tires:Rims and tires	398
Rims – Winter tires	399
Technical data:Electrical system	400
Technical data:Main dimensions	401
Technical data:Weights	401
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities	402
Engine oils	404
Engine oil additives	404
Air conditioner refrigerant	404
Brake fluid	404
Premium unleaded gasoline	405
Fuel requirements	405
Gasoline additives	406
Coolants	406
Consumer information	408