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 |