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Differential locks The switch is located in the center console. 1 Transfer case (center) differential lock 2 Rear axle differential lock 3 Front differential lock 4 Engagement indicator lamps (yellow) 5 Function indicator lamp (red) 6 The ESP, BAS and ABS are switched off The differential locks can only be switched on in the following sequence. • Transfer case differential lock • Rear axle differential lock • Front differential lock Driving systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving 253 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index

Section	Page
Introduction	10
Roadside assistance	13
Where to find it	17
Instruments and controls	21
Center console	23
Door control panel	25
Overhead control panel	26
Operation	29
Electronic key	30
Start lock-out	31
General notes on the central locking system	31
Central locking system	32
Radio frequency and infrared remote control	32
Locking and unlocking	34
Choosing global or selective mode on remote control	34
Central locking system:Summer opening/convenience feature	35
Panic button	36
Central locking system:Mechanical keys	36
Doors	37
P72.10-2247-26	37
Locking and unlocking driver’s door manually	39
Tailgate	40
Locking and unlocking the tailgate manually	41
Locking the tailgate separately	42
Central locking switch	43
Central locking system:Automatic central locking	44
Emergency unlocking in case of accident	44
Antitheft alarm system	45
Tow-away alarm	46
Easy-entry/exit feature	47
Front seat adjustment	48
Synchronizing head restraints and seat adjustment fore, aft	50
Seats:Memory function	51
Storing positions into memory:	52
Recalling positions from memory:	52
Removal and installation of front seat head restraints	54
Seat heater, front	55
Seat heater, rear	57
Seat belts and integrated restraint system	59
Seat belts	59
Seat belt nonusage warning system	60
Seat belts:Fastening	61
BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system	66
Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed	66
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)	67
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR)	68
Airbags	69
P91.60-2178-26 (4c)	69
Front airbags	71
Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag	74
Infant and child restraint systems	76
Infant and child restraint system:Installation	78
Infant and child restraint systems:Child seat mounts - LATCH type	79
Steering wheel adjustment	81
Inside rear view mirror	82
Antiglare night position	82
Exterior rear view mirrors	83
Instrument cluster	87
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster	89
Activating instrument cluster display	90
Instrument cluster illumination	90
Tachometer (2)	91
Trip odometer (8)	91
Outside temperature indicator (12)	92
Multifunction steering wheel	93
Trip and main odometer and sub menu	97
Audio systems	99
Audio systems:Radio	99
Audio systems:CD Player	100
Telephone	101
Telephone:Telephone book	101
Telephone:Redialing	103
Telephone:Incoming call	105
Navigation system	106
Trip computer	107
To reset the short	108
Malfunction/warning message memory	109
Individual settings	111
To return menu	112
Individual settings:"INSTRUMENT CLUSTER"	113
To return menu	116
Individual settings:"LIGHTING"	117
To return menu	120
VEHICLE	121
To return menu	122
Individual settings:"CONVENIENCE"	123
To return menu	125
Setting the audio volume	125
Coolant temperature gauge	126
Flexible service system (FSS)	127
Engine oil level indicator	130
Exterior lamp switch	132
Headlamp mode (HEADLAMPS)	133
Manual headlamp mode	133
Automatic headlamp mode	133
Exterior lamp switch:Daytime running lamp mode	134
Night security illumination	135
Locator lighting	136
Headlamp cleaning system	136
Combination switch	137
Blocked windshield wipers	139
Emergency operation of windshield wipers	139
Windshield wipers smear	140
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio	140
Rear window wiper/washer	141
Hazard warning flasher	142
Climate control	143
Climate control:Display and controls	145
Climate control	146
Climate control:Dust filter	146
Climate control:Basic setting	147
Climate control:Special settings	147
Climate control:Defrosting	148
Climate control:Windows fogged up on the inside	148
Climate control:Windows fogged up on the outside	149
Climate control:Air recirculation	149
Climate control OFF/ON	150
Climate control:Economy mode	150
Climate control:Residual engine heat utilization	151
Rear window defroster	152
Automatic climate control:Adjustable air outlets, rear passenger compartment	153
Power windows	154
Power windows:Express opening	155
Power windows:Blocking of rear door window operation	156
Sliding/pop-up roof	157
Sliding/pop-up roof:Express opening	158
Interior lighting	159
Door entry lamps	160
Rear interior lamps	161
Cargo compartment lamps	162
Sun visors	164
Illuminated vanity mirrors	164
Interior	165
Storage compartments, armrest and cup holder	165
Glove box	166
Storage compartment:Below the armrest	167
Storage compartment:In front of armrest	168
Cup holder:Next to the armrest	169
Cup holder:In passenger footwell	170
Cup holder:Rear passenger footwell	170
Ashtrays	171
Ashtray:Rear passenger compartment	172
Lighter	173
Floor mat	173
Split rear seat bench	174
Folding backrest forward	175
Folding seat bench	175
Returning seat bench and backrest to sitting position	175
Rear seat head restraints	176
Enlarged cargo area	177
Cargo tie-down rings	177
Partition net	178
Loading instructions	181
Parcel net in front passenger footwell	183
Cargo area cover blind	183
Roof racks	184
Brush guard	185
Telephone, general	187
Cellular telephone	187
Garage door opener	188
Driving	193
COMAND, radio and telephone	193
Telephones and two-way radios	193
Telephones and two-way radio	193
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)	194
Maintenance	194
Tele Aid	195
System self-check	195
Tele Aid:Emergency calls	196
Tele Aid:Initiating an emergency call manually	198
P82.95-2216-26	198
Tele Aid:Roadside Assistance	199
Tele Aid:Information	200
Remote door unlock	203
Stolen vehicle tracking services	204
Info Services	204
Catalytic converter	205
Emission control	206
Starter switch	207
Starting and turning off the engine	209
Before starting	209
Starting	209
Turning off	209
Automatic transmission	210
Driving	211
Accelerator position	211
Stopping	211
Maneuvering	212
Automatic transmission:Selector lever position	213
Gear selection for special circumstances	215
Automatic transmission:Emergency Operation	217
Parking brake	218
Driving instructions	219
Drive sensibly – save fuel	219
Drinking and driving	219
Pedals	219
Power assistance	220
Brakes	220
Driving off	221
Parking	222
Tires	222
Snow chains	225
Winter driving instructions	225
Winter driving	226
Deep water	227
Passenger compartment	228
Block heater	228
Traveling abroad	228
Off-Road driving	229
Checklist before offroad driving	230
P00.00-3186-26	231
P00.00-2922-26	233
Returning from off-road driving	236
Cruise control	237
Transmission in position	239
Brake assist system (BAS)	240
Antilock brake system (ABS)	242
ABS control	242
LOW range–ABS	243
Four-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS)	244
Electronic Brake Booster (EBB)	245
Electronic stability program (ESP)	246
ESP (Electronic stability program):Synchronizing	247
ESP (Electronic stability program):Control switch	248
Transfer case	250
Switching transfer case	251
A few words about differentials and differential locks	254
Differential locks	256
What you should know at the gas station	261
Fuel supply	261
Fuel	261
Check regularly and before a long trip	264
Instrument cluster display	267
On-board diagnostic system	268
Check engine malfunction indicator lamp	268
Brake warning lamp	269
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp	270
Fuel reserve warning	271
ABS malfunction indicator lamp	272
Electronic stability program (ESP) — warning lamp	273
Seat belts:Warning lamp	273
Malfunction and indicator lamp in the center console	274
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp	274
Malfunction and warning messages	275
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit)	276
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems)	276
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR	277
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	278
BRAKE ASSIST	279
BRAKE PAD WEAR	280
BRAKE FLUID	280
PARKING BRAKE	281
SEAT BELT SYSTEM	281
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic stability program)	282
COOLANT (coolant level)	283
COOLANT (coolant temperature)	284
ENGINE OIL LEVEL	285
LIGHTING SYSTEM	286
LIGHT SENSOR	288
DOOR	288
TRUNK OPEN	289
HOOD	289
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION	290
TELE AID	290
WASHER FLUID	291
RESTRAINT SYSTEM	292
KEY	292
FUEL RESERVE	293
UNDERVOLTAGE	293
ELECTRONIC BRAKE BOOSTER (EBB)	294
ENGINE AIR FILTER	294
TC SHIFT	295
TC SHIFT CONDITIONS	295
TC IN NEUTRAL	296
TRANSFER CASE	296
Practical hints	299
CD-changer	299
Fuses	300
Fuse box in the passenger compartment	300
Fuse box in front passenger footwell	301
Fuse box in middle tunnel	302
Fuse box in battery box	303
Electrical outlet	304
Stowing items in the vehicle	304
Hood	305
P88.40-2050-26 (4c)	305
Checking engine oil level	307
Automatic transmission fluid level	308
Engine oil consumption	308
Coolant level	309
Adding coolant	309
Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system	310
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio	310
Vehicle jack	311
Wheels	313
Tire replacement	313
Rotating wheels	314
Spare wheel cover	315
Spare wheel	316
Changing wheels	317
Tire inflation pressure	321
Battery	322
Battery:Battery recycling	323
Jump starting	324
Towing the vehicle	327
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking	330
Stranded vehicle	330
Exterior lamps	331
Headlamp adjustment	331
Exterior lamps:Replacing bulbs	331
Headlamp assembly:Halogen	332
P82.10-2878-26	332
Exterior lamps:Bulbs for low and high beam	334
Exterior lamps:Fog lamp, front	335
Exterior lamps:Turn signal lamp, front	337
Exterior lamps:Turn signal lamp, side	338
Exterior lamps:Front and rear side marker lamps	340
Exterior lamps:Taillamp assemblies	342
P82.10-2655-26	342
License plate lamp	343
Rear fog lamp / Backup lamp	344
Exterior lamps:High mounted stop lamp	345
Electronic main key:Changing batteries	346
Checking batteries	346
P80.35-2028-26	346
Electronic main key:Synchronizing remote control	348
Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof	349
Manual release for fuel filler flap	350
P80.20-2206-26	350
Replacing wiper blades	351
P82.30-0338-26 (W220)	351
Vehicle care	353
Power washer	354
Tar stains	354
Paintwork, painted body components	354
Engine cleaning	355
Vehicle washing	355
Ornamental moldings	355
Exterior lamps:Headlamps	355
Window cleaning	356
Wiper blades	356
Light alloy wheels	356
Instrument cluster	356
Steering wheel and gear selector lever	356
Cup holder	357
Seat belts	357
Headliner	357
Upholstery	357
Hard plastic trim items	357
Plastic and rubber parts	357
Technical data	359
Warranty coverage	359
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet	359
Identification labels	360
P63.20-2376-26 (4c)	360
Layout of poly-V-belt drive	361
Technical data	362
Technical data:Rims and tires	362
Technical data:Electrical system	363
Technical data:Vehicle weights and ratings	363
Technical data:Main dimensions	363
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities	364
Engine oils	366
Engine oil additives	366
Air conditioner refrigerant	366
Brake fluid	366
Premium unleaded gasoline	367
Fuel requirements	367
Gasoline additives	368
Coolants	368
Consumer information	370