2004-2011 Mercedes A Class 4 Door Index User Manual
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Index for Your Mercedes A Class 4 Door Second Generation (2004-2011)

IndexAir conditioningArmrestAActivating/deactivating.................. 135Front seat (adjusting)........................ 67ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).......... 55Activating/deactivating air-recir-Rear seat (adjusting)......................... 68Display message............ 204, 205, 206culation mode................................. 141Removing/fitting............................ 148Warning lamp.................................. 224Ashtray................................................ 162Air-conditioning system.................. 132AccelerationControlling automatically................ 136ASSYST PLUSTechnical data................................ 281Convenience opening/closingsee Service interval displayAccident(air-recirculation mode).................. 141ASSYST PLUS service indicator........ 191Notes.............................................. 231Cooling with air dehumidification. . . 136ATA (anti-theft alarm system)............. 57Active head restraint........................... 42Demisting the windscreen.............. 139Switching off the alarm..................... 57Active Park AssistHeatmatic....................................... 131Audible warning signal...................... 230Display messages........................... 210Malfunction indicator lamp............. 222AUTO lightsActive parking assist......................... 123Misted-up windows......................... 140Display message............................. 216Trailer towing.................................. 127Rear window heating...................... 140Automatic car wash........................... 193Active Service System PLUSSetting the air distribution.............. 138Automatic engine startsee Service indicatorSetting the airflow.......................... 139Using the ECO Start-Stop function. . . 91Adaptive brake lamps.......................... 56Setting the air vents....................... 137With ECO start/stop function........... 89AirbagSetting the temperature................. 136Autom
Index
Air conditioning
Armrest
A
Activating/deactivating.................. 135
Front seat (adjusting)........................ 67
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).......... 55
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
Rear seat (adjusting)......................... 68
Display message............ 204, 205, 206
culation mode................................. 141
Removing/fitting............................ 148
Warning lamp.................................. 224
Ashtray................................................ 162
Air-conditioning system.................. 132
Acceleration
Controlling automatically................ 136
ASSYST PLUS
Technical data................................ 281
Convenience opening/closing
see Service interval display
Accident
(air-recirculation mode).................. 141
ASSYST PLUS service indicator........ 191
Notes.............................................. 231
Cooling with air dehumidification. . . 136
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)............. 57
Active head restraint........................... 42
Demisting the windscreen.............. 139
Switching off the alarm..................... 57
Active Park Assist
Heatmatic....................................... 131
Audible warning signal...................... 230
Display messages........................... 210
Malfunction indicator lamp............. 222
AUTO lights
Active parking assist......................... 123
Misted-up windows......................... 140
Display message............................. 216
Trailer towing.................................. 127
Rear window heating...................... 140
Automatic car wash........................... 193
Active Service System PLUS
Setting the air distribution.............. 138
Automatic engine start
see Service indicator
Setting the airflow.......................... 139
Using the ECO Start-Stop function. . . 91
Adaptive brake lamps.......................... 56
Setting the air vents....................... 137
With ECO start/stop function........... 89
Airbag
Setting the temperature................. 136
Automatic transmission
Activation.......................................... 37
Switching the residual heat func-
Changing gear yourself..................... 95
Control unit....................................... 37
tion on/off...................................... 142
Display message............................. 209
Driver's............................................. 40
Thermotronic.................................. 134
Driving tips....................................... 96
Front................................................. 40
Air-conditioning system
Emergency running mode............... 235
Front passenger................................ 40
see Air conditioning
Malfunction..................................... 235
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
Antifreeze concentration................... 299
One-touch gearshifting..................... 95
lamp .............................................. 223
Anti-lock braking system
Program selector button................... 96
Sidebags........................................... 41
see ABS
Trailer towing.................................... 96
System.............................................. 39
Anti-theft alarm system
Working on the vehicle..................... 96
Windowbags..................................... 42
see ATA
AUTOTRONIC
Airbags
Anti-theft systems................................ 57
Releasing the parking lock man-
Head/thorax airbags........................ 41
ually................................................ 243
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IndexAxle load, maximum permissibleBonnetTail lamp......................................... 250..................................................... 287, 289Bonnet catch.................................. 172Turn signal lamp..................... 249, 250Opening/closing ............................ 171BBonnet release leverCRelease lever.................................. 171BackrestCalling up a malfunctionBrake AssistRemoving/fitting............................ 152see Message memory menusee BASBag hook............................................. 158Care..................................................... 192Brake fluid.......................................... 300Ball couplingAutomatic car wash........................ 193Display message............................. 214Fitting............................................. 186Exhaust tail pipes............................ 196Brake lampsRemoving........................................ 190Headlamps..................................... 194Adaptive............................................ 56BAS (Brake Assist)............................... 55High-pressure cleaners................... 193Display message............................. 217BatteryParktronic....................................... 196BrakesChanging (key)................................ 244Plastic trim..................................... 195Parking brake.................................... 90Charging......................................... 265Rear window................................... 194Warning lamp.................................. 226Checking (key)................................ 244Side windows.................................. 194Brake systemCheck lamp (key)............................ 244Trailer tow hitch.............................. 196Display message............................. 213CD player/CD changerDisconnecting................................. 265BulbsDisplay message............................. 213Operating (on-board computer)Brake lamp........
Index
Axle load, maximum permissible
Bonnet
Tail lamp......................................... 250
..................................................... 287, 289
Bonnet catch.................................. 172
Turn signal lamp..................... 249, 250
Opening/closing ............................ 171
B
Bonnet release lever
C
Release lever.................................. 171
Backrest
Calling up a malfunction
Brake Assist
Removing/fitting............................ 152
see Message memory menu
see BAS
Bag hook............................................. 158
Care..................................................... 192
Brake fluid.......................................... 300
Ball coupling
Automatic car wash........................ 193
Display message............................. 214
Fitting............................................. 186
Exhaust tail pipes............................ 196
Brake lamps
Removing........................................ 190
Headlamps..................................... 194
Adaptive............................................ 56
BAS (Brake Assist)............................... 55
High-pressure cleaners................... 193
Display message............................. 217
Battery
Parktronic....................................... 196
Brakes
Changing (key)................................ 244
Plastic trim..................................... 195
Parking brake.................................... 90
Charging......................................... 265
Rear window................................... 194
Warning lamp.................................. 226
Checking (key)................................ 244
Side windows.................................. 194
Brake system
Check lamp (key)............................ 244
Trailer tow hitch.............................. 196
Display message............................. 213
CD player/CD changer
Disconnecting................................. 265
Bulbs
Display message............................. 213
Operating (on-board computer)
Brake lamp..................................... 250
Jump starting.................................. 266
....................................................... 104
Cornering light................................ 248
Central locking
Maintenance (vehicle)..................... 263
Dipped-beam headlamps................ 247
Reconnecting.................................. 266
Automatic locking (on-board com-
Display messages........................... 216
Removing/fitting............................ 265
puter).............................................. 111
Licence plate lamp.......................... 250
Vehicle battery............................... 263
Key................................................... 60
Main-beam headlamps................... 248
Belt force limiters
Central locking/unlocking button...... 61
Overview......................................... 245
Central unlocking
Activation.......................................... 37
Parking lamp................................... 248
Belt height adjustment........................ 75
Key................................................... 60
Rear foglamp.................................. 250
Belt tensioners
Centre console
Replacing................................ 247, 249
Activation.......................................... 37
Lower section................................... 32
Reversing lamp............................... 250
Belt warning.......................................... 75
Upper section................................... 31
Side lamp........................................ 248
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IndexChanging a wheelDisplay message................................ 202Display message............ 213, 214, 215see Flat tyreMixture ratio................................... 297Service interval display................... 191Child-proof locksTemperature gauge........................... 97Display messagesCornering lightRear doors........................................ 54Symbol messages........................... 212ChildrenDisplay message............................. 216Text messages................................ 203Cruise control..................................... 115Distance recorderFastening seat belts.......................... 51Cup holder.......................................... 144In the vehicle.................................... 42see Total distance recorderRestraint systems............................. 43see Trip meterChild seatDDistance RecorderAutomatic recognition...................... 45see Trip meterDashboardDoorAutomatic recognition (malfunc-see Instrument clustertion)................................................ 223Automatic locking............................. 61DateIntegrated......................................... 50Display message............................. 212Setting (on-board computer)........... 109ISOFIX............................................... 48Emergency locking......................... 242Daytime driving lightsRecommendations............................ 47Emergency unlocking...................... 241see Constant headlamp modeSuitable positions............................. 46Opening (from the inside)................. 61Delayed switch-offCigarette lighter................................. 163Door control panelExterior lighting (on-board com-CockpitOverview........................................... 34puter).............................................. 110Drinks holderOverview........................................... 22Interior lighting (on-board com-COMAND............................................. 101see Cup holderputer
Index
Changing a wheel
Display message................................ 202
Display message............ 213, 214, 215
see Flat tyre
Mixture ratio................................... 297
Service interval display................... 191
Child-proof locks
Temperature gauge........................... 97
Display messages
Cornering light
Rear doors........................................ 54
Symbol messages........................... 212
Children
Display message............................. 216
Text messages................................ 203
Cruise control..................................... 115
Distance recorder
Fastening seat belts.......................... 51
Cup holder.......................................... 144
In the vehicle.................................... 42
see Total distance recorder
Restraint systems............................. 43
see Trip meter
Child seat
D
Distance Recorder
Automatic recognition...................... 45
see Trip meter
Dashboard
Door
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
see Instrument cluster
tion)................................................ 223
Automatic locking............................. 61
Date
Integrated......................................... 50
Display message............................. 212
Setting (on-board computer)........... 109
ISOFIX............................................... 48
Emergency locking......................... 242
Daytime driving lights
Recommendations............................ 47
Emergency unlocking...................... 241
see Constant headlamp mode
Suitable positions............................. 46
Opening (from the inside)................. 61
Delayed switch-off
Cigarette lighter................................. 163
Door control panel
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
Cockpit
Overview........................................... 34
puter).............................................. 110
Drinks holder
Overview........................................... 22
Interior lighting (on-board com-
COMAND............................................. 101
see Cup holder
puter).............................................. 110
Driver's airbag...................................... 40
On-board computer........................ 101
Diesel
see separate operating instructions
Driver's seat position........................... 76
Low outside temperatures.............. 170
Constant headlamp mode
Driving abroad.................................... 185
Diesel engine
Setting (on-board computer)........... 109
Driving safety system.......................... 55
Winter driving................................. 170
Consumption statistics (on-board
ABS................................................... 55
Digital speedometer.......................... 103
computer)........................................... 112
Adaptive brake lamps....................... 56
Dipped-beam headlamps
Convenience closing............................ 86
BAS................................................... 55
Display message............................. 216
Convenience opening........................... 86
Steering assistant STEER CON-
Symmetrical................................... 185
Coolant................................................ 175
TROL................................................. 56
Checking the level.......................... 175
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IndexDriving safety systemsElectronic Stability ProgramEngine oil ........................................... 296Capacities....................................... 174ESP ® ................................................ 56see ESP ®Driving system................................... 115e mark................................................. 275Checking the oil level (dipstick)...... 174Emergency key elementChecking the oil level (on-boardActive parking assist....................... 123computer)....................................... 173Cruise control................................. 115Lost................................................ 239Consumption ................................. 172ECO start/stop function................. 127Emergency lockingDisplay messageParktronic....................................... 120Vehicle............................................ 242....................................... 173, 219, 220Speedtronic.................................... 117Emergency releaseDriving tipFiller neck....................................... 174Fuel filler flap.................................. 242Topping up...................................... 174Braking........................................... 183Emergency running modeESP ® (Electronic Stability Program)... 56Trailer towing.................................. 188Automatic transmission.................. 235Winter............................................. 182Emergency starting............................ 270Display messages........... 207, 208, 209Driving tipsEmergency unlockingWarning lamp........................... 56, 226Exterior lightingDriving abroad ............................... 185Vehicle............................................ 241Driving on wet roads ...................... 185EngineDelayed switch-off (on-boardFording .......................................... 185computer)....................................... 110Display message............................. 212DVD audioExterior mirrorsRunning
Index
Driving safety systems
Electronic Stability Program
Engine oil ........................................... 296
Capacities....................................... 174
ESP ® ................................................ 56
see ESP ®
Driving system................................... 115
e mark................................................. 275
Checking the oil level (dipstick)...... 174
Emergency key element
Checking the oil level (on-board
Active parking assist....................... 123
computer)....................................... 173
Cruise control................................. 115
Lost................................................ 239
Consumption ................................. 172
ECO start/stop function................. 127
Emergency locking
Display message
Parktronic....................................... 120
Vehicle............................................ 242
....................................... 173, 219, 220
Speedtronic.................................... 117
Emergency release
Driving tip
Filler neck....................................... 174
Fuel filler flap.................................. 242
Topping up...................................... 174
Braking........................................... 183
Emergency running mode
ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program)... 56
Trailer towing.................................. 188
Automatic transmission.................. 235
Winter............................................. 182
Emergency starting............................ 270
Display messages........... 207, 208, 209
Driving tips
Emergency unlocking
Warning lamp........................... 56, 226
Exterior lighting
Driving abroad ............................... 185
Vehicle............................................ 241
Driving on wet roads ...................... 185
Engine
Delayed switch-off (on-board
Fording .......................................... 185
computer)....................................... 110
Display message............................. 212
DVD audio
Exterior mirrors
Running irregularly.......................... 234
Operating (on-board computer)...... 104
Adjusting.......................................... 71
Starting problems........................... 233
DVD video
Folding in/out (automatically).......... 72
Starting with ECO start/stop
Operating (on-board computer)...... 105
Folding in/out (electrically).............. 72
function............................................ 89
Folding in when locking (on-board
Starting with the key......................... 87
E
computer)....................................... 111
Switching off..................................... 91
Malfunction..................................... 238
Switching off using the ECO Start-
Easy-entry feature................................ 67
Resetting.......................................... 72
Stop function.................................... 91
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system................. 149
Exterior view
Technical data................................ 278
EASY-VARIO system........................... 149
Engine diagnostics warning lamp
Overview........................................... 20
ECO start/stop function.................... 127
............................................................. 227
Electrical/electronic equipment
Engine electronics.............................. 275
Retrofitting..................................... 275
Malfunction..................................... 233
Engine number................................... 277
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IndexFuel filler flapHeadlampsFEmergency release......................... 242Cleaning......................................... 194Fastening seat beltsOpening/closing ............................ 168Cleaning system............................... 81Children............................................ 51Fuel filterMisting up....................................... 237Fire extinguisher................................ 201Headlamps delayed switch-offDisplay message............................. 214First-aid kit......................................... 200Fuel levelsee Exterior lighting delayed switch-offFlat tyreHead restraintCalling up the range (on-boardEquipment...................................... 253computer)....................................... 113Active head restraint......................... 42MOExtended run-flat system.......... 262Fuel lineAdjusting (front).......................... 64, 65Preparing the vehicle...................... 253Malfunction..................................... 232Adjusting (rear)................................. 66TIREFIT kit....................................... 253Fuel tankRemoving (rear)................................ 66Floormat.............................................. 165HeatingDefect............................................. 232FoglampsFuse allocation chart......................... 271see Air conditioningDisplay message............................. 218Fuse box.............................................. 271High-pressure cleaners..................... 193Fording................................................ 185Fuses................................................... 271Hill start assist..................................... 90FrequenciesTelephone....................................... 276GIFront airbag.......................................... 40Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.......... 274Immobiliser........................................... 57Front-passenger airbag........................ 40Glove compartment................
Index
Fuel filler flap
Headlamps
F
Emergency release......................... 242
Cleaning......................................... 194
Fastening seat belts
Opening/closing ............................ 168
Cleaning system............................... 81
Children............................................ 51
Fuel filter
Misting up....................................... 237
Fire extinguisher................................ 201
Headlamps delayed switch-off
Display message............................. 214
First-aid kit......................................... 200
Fuel level
see Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
Flat tyre
Head restraint
Calling up the range (on-board
Equipment...................................... 253
computer)....................................... 113
Active head restraint......................... 42
MOExtended run-flat system.......... 262
Fuel line
Adjusting (front).......................... 64, 65
Preparing the vehicle...................... 253
Malfunction..................................... 232
Adjusting (rear)................................. 66
TIREFIT kit....................................... 253
Fuel tank
Removing (rear)................................ 66
Floormat.............................................. 165
Heating
Defect............................................. 232
Foglamps
Fuse allocation chart......................... 271
see Air conditioning
Display message............................. 218
Fuse box.............................................. 271
High-pressure cleaners..................... 193
Fording................................................ 185
Fuses................................................... 271
Hill start assist..................................... 90
Frequencies
Telephone....................................... 276
G
I
Front airbag.......................................... 40
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.......... 274
Immobiliser........................................... 57
Front-passenger airbag........................ 40
Glove compartment........................... 160
Indicator and warning lamp
Front-passenger seat
Gross vehicle weight, maximum
Air conditioning (malfunction)......... 222
Folding the backrest forward/
permissible................................. 287, 288
Automatic child seat recognition
back................................................ 158
(malfunction).................................. 223
Removing/fitting............................ 156
H
Brakes (red).................................... 226
Fuel...................................................... 292
Engine diagnostics.......................... 227
Diesel............................................. 170
Handbrake
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF......... 45, 223
Gauge............................................... 26
Display message............................. 214
Reserve fuel.................................... 229
Loss................................................ 232
Head/thorax airbags........................... 41
Seat belt......................................... 228
Petrol.............................................. 169
SRS........................................... 37, 226
Fuel consumption...................... 293, 294
Thermotronic (malfunction)............ 222
Indicator and warning lamps............ 224
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IndexIndicator lampsLoss................................................ 239Switching off (display message)...... 218see Warning and indicator lampsMalfunction..................................... 239Turn signals...................................... 79Instrument cluster............................... 97LIM indicator lampModifying the programming.............. 60Key positionsOverview........................................... 26Cruise control................................. 116Selecting the language (on-boardKey................................................... 62Variable Speedtronic...................... 118Kickdown.............................................. 96Load compartment load, maximumcomputer)....................................... 108Instrument lighting.............................. 97..................................................... 288, 289Integrated child seat............................ 50LLoading guidelines............................. 145Interior lightingLockingLampsAutomatic control system................. 82Automatic......................................... 61see Warning and indicator lampsDelayed switch-off (on-boardEmergency locking......................... 242Lashing eyelets.................................. 146computer)....................................... 110From the inside (central lockingLicence plate lightingEmergency lighting........................... 83button).............................................. 61Display message............................. 218Luggage compartment enlarge-Manual control.................................. 82Light bulbsment.................................................... 150Reading lamp.................................... 82see BulbsInterior motion sensor......................... 58Luggage compartment floorLightingISOFIX child seat securing system..... 48Adjusting the height....................... 155see Lightsstowage well, under........................ 154LightsLuggage cover..........................
Index
Indicator lamps
Loss................................................ 239
Switching off (display message)...... 218
see Warning and indicator lamps
Malfunction..................................... 239
Turn signals...................................... 79
Instrument cluster............................... 97
LIM indicator lamp
Modifying the programming.............. 60
Key positions
Overview........................................... 26
Cruise control................................. 116
Selecting the language (on-board
Key................................................... 62
Variable Speedtronic...................... 118
Kickdown.............................................. 96
Load compartment load, maximum
computer)....................................... 108
Instrument lighting.............................. 97
..................................................... 288, 289
Integrated child seat............................ 50
L
Loading guidelines............................. 145
Interior lighting
Locking
Lamps
Automatic control system................. 82
Automatic......................................... 61
see Warning and indicator lamps
Delayed switch-off (on-board
Emergency locking......................... 242
Lashing eyelets.................................. 146
computer)....................................... 110
From the inside (central locking
Licence plate lighting
Emergency lighting........................... 83
button).............................................. 61
Display message............................. 218
Luggage compartment enlarge-
Manual control.................................. 82
Light bulbs
ment.................................................... 150
Reading lamp.................................... 82
see Bulbs
Interior motion sensor......................... 58
Luggage compartment floor
Lighting
ISOFIX child seat securing system..... 48
Adjusting the height....................... 155
see Lights
stowage well, under........................ 154
Lights
Luggage cover.................................... 159
J
Automatic headlamp mode............... 78
Luggage net........................................ 145
Jack...................................................... 200
Constant headlamp mode................. 78
Lumbar support.................................... 68
Operation........................................ 259
Cornering light function.................... 81
Jump-starting...................................... 266
Dipped-beam headlamps.................. 78
M
Jump leads...................................... 266
Display messages........................... 216
Main-beam headlamps
Foglamps.......................................... 79
K
Hazard warning lamps...................... 80
Display message............................. 218
Headlamp flasher.............................. 80
Main fuse box..................................... 271
Key......................................................... 60
Headlamp range............................... 80
Maintenance
Changing the battery...................... 244
Light switch...................................... 77
Battery............................................ 263
Checking the battery...................... 244
Main-beam headlamps...................... 80
Display message............................. 220
Rear fog lamp................................... 79
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IndexMalfunction memoryOil levelInstallation...................................... 275see Message memory menuTelephone menu (on-board com-Checking (dipstick)......................... 174Manual transmission........................... 92puter).............................................. 113Checking (on-board computer)....... 173Maximum speedModifying the programmingOn-board computer.............................. 98Technical data................................ 280Key................................................... 60Audio menu.................................... 103Memory card...................................... 104MOExtended run-flat system*. . 178, 262Convenience submenu................... 108MP3..................................................... 104Operating (on-board computer)...... 104Display messages........................... 202see separate operating instructionsOperating (on-board computer)DVD menu...................................... 105Menu (on-board computer)................ 101....................................................... 104Factory settings.............................. 106Audio.............................................. 103see separate operating instructionsInstrument cluster submenu........... 107Multi-contour backrest........................ 69DVD................................................ 105Lighting submenu........................... 108Multi-function display.................. 97, 100Message memory........................... 106Message memory menu.................. 106Multi-function steering wheel............. 98Navigation...................................... 105Navigation menu............................. 105Operating........................................ 102Operation menu.............................. 102Overview........................................... 30Resetting to factory settings........... 106Settings menu................................ 106Settings.......................................... 106NStandard displ
Index
Malfunction memory
Oil level
Installation...................................... 275
see Message memory menu
Telephone menu (on-board com-
Checking (dipstick)......................... 174
Manual transmission........................... 92
puter).............................................. 113
Checking (on-board computer)....... 173
Maximum speed
Modifying the programming
On-board computer.............................. 98
Technical data................................ 280
Key................................................... 60
Audio menu.................................... 103
Memory card...................................... 104
MOExtended run-flat system*. . 178, 262
Convenience submenu................... 108
MP3..................................................... 104
Operating (on-board computer)...... 104
Display messages........................... 202
see separate operating instructions
Operating (on-board computer)
DVD menu...................................... 105
Menu (on-board computer)................ 101
....................................................... 104
Factory settings.............................. 106
Audio.............................................. 103
see separate operating instructions
Instrument cluster submenu........... 107
Multi-contour backrest........................ 69
DVD................................................ 105
Lighting submenu........................... 108
Multi-function display.................. 97, 100
Message memory........................... 106
Message memory menu.................. 106
Multi-function steering wheel............. 98
Navigation...................................... 105
Navigation menu............................. 105
Operating........................................ 102
Operation menu.............................. 102
Overview........................................... 30
Resetting to factory settings........... 106
Settings menu................................ 106
Settings.......................................... 106
N
Standard display menu................... 103
Submenu overview......................... 107
Telephone menu............................. 113
Navigation........................................... 105
Telephone....................................... 113
Time/date submenu....................... 107
Navigation menu (on-board com-
Trip computer................................. 112
Trip computer menu....................... 112
puter).............................................. 105
Messages
Vehicle submenu............................ 108
see separate operating instructions
On-board computer language........... 108
see Display messages
One-touch gearshifting........................ 95
see Message memory menu
O
Operating system
see Warning and indicator lamps
Minispare emergency spare wheel
see On-board computer
Odometer
Outside temperature display ............. 98
Technical data................................ 285
Total distance recorder..................... 26
Mirrors
On-board computer........................ 103
Trip meter......................................... 26
Override feature
Sun visor......................................... 162
Oil
Mobile phone...................................... 164
Rear side windows............................ 54
Consumption.................................. 172
Display message..................... 210, 220
Topping up...................................... 174
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IndexPetrolRear windowPMinimum grade............................... 169Cleaning......................................... 194Padded tablePlastic trimRear window heating......................... 140Integrated child seat......................... 51Cleaning......................................... 195Malfunction indicator lamp............. 223Paint code number............................. 276Power supply (trailer)........................ 190Rear window wiper.............................. 83Park AssistPower window switchReplacing the wiper blade............... 251Display messages........................... 210Refuelling............................................ 168see Side windowsParking.................................................. 90Program selector buttonReplacing the wiper blades............... 251Parking aidReserveAutomatic transmission.................... 96Active parking assist....................... 123Pulling away.......................................... 89Warning lamp.................................. 229Display message............................. 210Reserve fuel........................................ 292Parktronic....................................... 120RDisplay message............................. 220Parking brake....................................... 90Fuel tank......................................... 292RadioDisplay message............................. 214Warning lamp........................... 26, 229Parking lampsChanging a station (on-boardReset button......................................... 97computer)....................................... 103Display message............................. 218Restraint systemParking lockSetting for station selection (on-see SRSboard computer)............................. 111Releasing manually (AUTO-see SRS (Supplemental Restraintsee separate operating instructionsTRONIC).......................................... 243System)Range (on-board computer).............. 113Parktronic...................................
Index
Petrol
Rear window
P
Minimum grade............................... 169
Cleaning......................................... 194
Padded table
Plastic trim
Rear window heating......................... 140
Integrated child seat......................... 51
Cleaning......................................... 195
Malfunction indicator lamp............. 223
Paint code number............................. 276
Power supply (trailer)........................ 190
Rear window wiper.............................. 83
Park Assist
Power window switch
Replacing the wiper blade............... 251
Display messages........................... 210
Refuelling............................................ 168
see Side windows
Parking.................................................. 90
Program selector button
Replacing the wiper blades............... 251
Parking aid
Reserve
Automatic transmission.................... 96
Active parking assist....................... 123
Pulling away.......................................... 89
Warning lamp.................................. 229
Display message............................. 210
Reserve fuel........................................ 292
Parktronic....................................... 120
R
Display message............................. 220
Parking brake....................................... 90
Fuel tank......................................... 292
Radio
Display message............................. 214
Warning lamp........................... 26, 229
Parking lamps
Changing a station (on-board
Reset button......................................... 97
computer)....................................... 103
Display message............................. 218
Restraint system
Parking lock
Setting for station selection (on-
see SRS
board computer)............................. 111
Releasing manually (AUTO-
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
see separate operating instructions
TRONIC).......................................... 243
System)
Range (on-board computer).............. 113
Parktronic........................................... 120
Restraint systems
Rear bench seat
Activating/deactivating.................. 122
For children...................................... 43
Folding forward............................... 150
Malfunction..................................... 236
Rev counter........................................... 98
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
Range of the sensors...................... 121
Reverse gear
tus indicator......................................... 76
Trailer towing.................................. 123
Engaging (automatic transmission)... 94
Rear foglamp
Warning display.............................. 121
Engaging (manual transmission)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
Display message............................. 218
................................................... 92, 93
Rear-view mirror
lamp.............................................. 45, 223
Reversing lamp
Performance....................................... 280
Adjusting.......................................... 70
Display message............................. 219
Permanent Speedtronic..................... 120
Anti-dazzle (manual)......................... 70
Roof load, maximum.................. 288, 289
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic)........... 70
Roof rack............................................. 144
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IndexSpeedometerCoolant........................................... 297SWindscreen washer fluid................. 300Digital speedometer (on-boardSeatSettingscomputer)....................................... 103Adjusting.................................... 63, 65Factory (on-board computer).......... 106Setting the unit (on-board com-Correct driver's seat position........... 76Setting the unit (on-board computer)puter).............................................. 108Folding the rear bench seatSpeedtronic........................................ 117Speedometer.................................. 108forward........................................... 150Sidebags................................................ 41Display message............................. 220Removing/fitting the front-Side windowPermanent...................................... 120passenger seat............................... 156Fault............................................... 238Variable.......................................... 118Removing/fitting the rear seatSide windowsSRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-backrest......................................... 152tem)....................................................... 37Cleaning......................................... 194Removing/fitting the rear seatOpening/closing............................... 84Display message............................. 211cushion........................................... 151resetting........................................... 85Warning lamp........................... 37, 226Seat beltSki rack............................................... 144Standard display (on-board com-Adjusting the height.......................... 75Snow chains....................................... 182puter)................................................... 103Display message....................... 76, 212SocketStationFastening.......................................... 73Cockpit........................................... 163see RadioWarning lamp................
Index
Speedometer
Coolant........................................... 297
S
Windscreen washer fluid................. 300
Digital speedometer (on-board
Seat
Settings
computer)....................................... 103
Adjusting.................................... 63, 65
Factory (on-board computer).......... 106
Setting the unit (on-board com-
Correct driver's seat position........... 76
Setting the unit (on-board computer)
puter).............................................. 108
Folding the rear bench seat
Speedtronic........................................ 117
Speedometer.................................. 108
forward........................................... 150
Sidebags................................................ 41
Display message............................. 220
Removing/fitting the front-
Side window
Permanent...................................... 120
passenger seat............................... 156
Fault............................................... 238
Variable.......................................... 118
Removing/fitting the rear seat
Side windows
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
backrest......................................... 152
tem)....................................................... 37
Cleaning......................................... 194
Removing/fitting the rear seat
Opening/closing............................... 84
Display message............................. 211
cushion........................................... 151
resetting........................................... 85
Warning lamp........................... 37, 226
Seat belt
Ski rack............................................... 144
Standard display (on-board com-
Adjusting the height.......................... 75
Snow chains....................................... 182
puter)................................................... 103
Display message....................... 76, 212
Socket
Station
Fastening.......................................... 73
Cockpit........................................... 163
see Radio
Warning lamp........................... 75, 228
Status line (on-board computer)....... 100
Luggage compartment.................... 164
Seat cushion
Spare wheel
Selecting the display....................... 108
Removing (rear bench seat)............ 151
Steering
Fitting............................................. 259
Seat heating.......................................... 69
Storage location............................. 200
Display message............................. 215
Seat ventilation
Steering assistant STEER CONTROL... 56
Technical data................................ 285
Malfunction indicator lamp............. 222
Speed
Steering wheel
Securing a load................................... 146
Technical data................................ 280
Adjusting.......................................... 70
Selector lever
Speed limiter
Buttons (on-board computer)............ 98
Positions........................................... 94
Stowage compartment...................... 159
Speedtronic.................................... 117
Service indicator................................ 191
Armrest (front)................................ 160
Service products................................ 292
Armrest (under).............................. 161
Brake fluid...................................... 300
Boxes under the driver's seat/
front-passenger seat....................... 161
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IndexTankTopTether.............................................. 49Centre console............................... 160Glove compartment........................ 160Total distance recorder............... 26, 100see Fuel tankLuggage compartment.................... 161Tank capacity..................................... 292Tow-away protection........................... 58Stowage spaceTechnical dataTowing................................................. 269Cup holder...................................... 144Acceleration................................... 281Towing eyeSubmenu (on-board computer)......... 107Engine............................................. 278Fitting............................................. 269Convenience................................... 108Speed............................................. 280Removing........................................ 270Instrument cluster.......................... 107Trailer loads.................................... 291Tow-starting........................................ 270Lighting........................................... 108Tyres............................................... 283TrailerTime/date...................................... 107Vehicle dimensions......................... 2867-pin connector.............................. 191Vehicle............................................ 108Vehicle weights............................... 286Display message............................. 216Summer openingWheels............................................ 283Power supply.................................. 190Telephonesee Convenience openingTrailer loadsSun visor............................................. 162see Mobile phoneTechnical data................................ 291Supplemental Restraint SystemTelephone compartment................... 160Trailer tow hitchTemperaturesee SRSNotes on care................................. 196Surround lightingCoolant............................................. 97Trailer towingSwitching on/off (on-b
Index
Tank
TopTether.............................................. 49
Centre console............................... 160
Glove compartment........................ 160
Total distance recorder............... 26, 100
see Fuel tank
Luggage compartment.................... 161
Tank capacity..................................... 292
Tow-away protection........................... 58
Stowage space
Technical data
Towing................................................. 269
Cup holder...................................... 144
Acceleration................................... 281
Towing eye
Submenu (on-board computer)......... 107
Engine............................................. 278
Fitting............................................. 269
Convenience................................... 108
Speed............................................. 280
Removing........................................ 270
Instrument cluster.......................... 107
Trailer loads.................................... 291
Tow-starting........................................ 270
Lighting........................................... 108
Tyres............................................... 283
Trailer
Time/date...................................... 107
Vehicle dimensions......................... 286
7-pin connector.............................. 191
Vehicle............................................ 108
Vehicle weights............................... 286
Display message............................. 216
Summer opening
Wheels............................................ 283
Power supply.................................. 190
Telephone
see Convenience opening
Trailer loads
Sun visor............................................. 162
see Mobile phone
Technical data................................ 291
Supplemental Restraint System
Telephone compartment................... 160
Trailer tow hitch
Temperature
see SRS
Notes on care................................. 196
Surround lighting
Coolant............................................. 97
Trailer towing
Switching on/off (on-board com-
Outside temperature......................... 98
Active parking assist....................... 127
Thermotronic
puter).............................................. 110
Driving tips..................................... 188
Switching off the alarm
Malfunction indicator lamp............. 222
Malfunction..................................... 240
Third brake lamp
ATA................................................... 57
Mounting dimensions..................... 290
Display message............................. 217
Parktronic....................................... 123
T
Through-loading................................. 147
Transmission
Tightening torque............................... 262
Display message............................. 209
Tailgate
Time
Transmission output (maximum)
Display message............................. 212
Setting (on-board computer)........... 109
Telephone/two-way radio............... 275
Opening/closing............................... 62
Setting the time (on-board com-
Transport (vehicle)............................. 270
Tail lamps
puter).............................................. 109
Trip computer
changing......................................... 250
TIREFIT kit
Menu (on-board computer)............. 112
Using.............................................. 253
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IndexTrip meter............................. 26, 100, 102Washer fluidVResetting.......................................... 98Display message............................. 221Variable Speedtronic......................... 118Turn signal lampsWasher fluid reservoir....................... 300VehicleDisplay message............................. 217Filling capacity................................ 300Emergency unlocking............. 241, 242Two-way radioWearing seat belts............................... 73Individual settings (on-board com-Wheel boltsInstallation...................................... 275puter).............................................. 106Tyre grip.............................................. 184Tightening torque............................ 262Leaving parked up.......................... 240Tyre pressure ..................................... 178Wheel chockTowing............................................ 269Display message............................. 211Use................................................. 201Tow-starting.................................... 270Wheelssee Tyre pressureTransporting................................... 270Tyre pressure loss warning system. 179General notes................................. 176Vehicle battery................................... 263TyresInterchanging.................................. 181Vehicle dimensions............................ 286Direction of rotation....................... 177Technical data................................ 283Vehicle electronics............................ 275Windowbags......................................... 42General notes................................. 176Vehicle identification number (VIN). 277WindowsTechnical data................................ 283Vehicle identification plates............. 276Tyre tread............................................ 178Cleaning......................................... 194Vehicle tool kit................................... 200Cleaning the windscreen ......
Index
Trip meter............................. 26, 100, 102
Washer fluid
V
Resetting.......................................... 98
Display message............................. 221
Variable Speedtronic......................... 118
Turn signal lamps
Washer fluid reservoir....................... 300
Vehicle
Display message............................. 217
Filling capacity................................ 300
Emergency unlocking............. 241, 242
Two-way radio
Wearing seat belts............................... 73
Individual settings (on-board com-
Wheel bolts
Installation...................................... 275
puter).............................................. 106
Tyre grip.............................................. 184
Tightening torque............................ 262
Leaving parked up.......................... 240
Tyre pressure ..................................... 178
Wheel chock
Towing............................................ 269
Display message............................. 211
Use................................................. 201
Tow-starting.................................... 270
Wheels
see Tyre pressure
Transporting................................... 270
Tyre pressure loss warning system. 179
General notes................................. 176
Vehicle battery................................... 263
Tyres
Interchanging.................................. 181
Vehicle dimensions............................ 286
Direction of rotation....................... 177
Technical data................................ 283
Vehicle electronics............................ 275
Windowbags......................................... 42
General notes................................. 176
Vehicle identification number (VIN). 277
Windows
Technical data................................ 283
Vehicle identification plates............. 276
Tyre tread............................................ 178
Cleaning......................................... 194
Vehicle tool kit................................... 200
Cleaning the windscreen ............... 194
Vehicle weights.................................. 286
U
see Side windows
Windscreen
Unladen weight.......................... 287, 288
W
Cleaning ......................................... 194
Unlocking
Windscreen washer fluid................... 300
Warning and indicator lamp
Emergency unlocking...................... 241
Topping up...................................... 175
ABS (yellow).................................... 224
From the inside (central unlocking
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir. . 175
LIM (cruise control)......................... 116
button).............................................. 61
Windscreen washer system.............. 300
LIM (variable Speedtronic).............. 118
Windscreen wipers.............................. 83
Warning and indicator lamps
Cleaning......................................... 194
ESP ® ......................................... 56, 226
Malfunction..................................... 237
Warning signal
Replacing the wiper blades............. 251
Audible........................................... 230
Winter diesel...................................... 170
Warning triangle................................. 200
Winter driving............................. 181, 182
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IndexWinter tyres........................................ 181Limiting the speed (on-board com-puter).............................................. 12014
Index
Winter tyres........................................ 181
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter).............................................. 120
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