Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG User manual

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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
Before you drive off, familiarise yourself with
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 18
At aglance ........................................... 21
Safety ................................................... 33
COMAND APS ...................................... 53
Controls ............................................. 199
Operation ........................................... 265
Practical advice ................................ 287
Technical data ................................... 345
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A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ......... 46
Warning lamp ................................. 308
Accident
Notes ............................................. 313
Acoustic warning signal
see Warning tone
Active partition (USBdevices only)
Selecting ........................................ 189
Active Service System PLUS
see ASSYSTPLUS service interval
display ........................................... 279
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 49
Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 46
Address book
Calling up ....................................... 149
Changing an entry .......................... 154
Connecting acall ........................... 154
Creating an entry ........................... 151
Deleting an entry ........................... 153
Detailsabout an entry ................... 153
Importing data ............................... 155
Menu overview .............................. 151
Searching for an entry ................... 152
Selecting an entry .......................... 151
Starting route guidance ................. 155
Voice entry .................................... 155
Address input menu
Calling up .........................................93
Airbag
Frontpassenger kneebag ................ 39
Headbag .......................................... 40
Airbags
Activation ......................................... 35
Control unit ...................................... 35
Driver's ............................................ 38
Driver's knee airbag......................... 39
Front ................................................ 38
Front passenger ............................... 38
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp .............................................. 307
Sidebag ............................................ 39
System ............................................. 37
Airconditioning
Activating/deactivating ................. 253
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................ 256
Controlling automatically ............... 253
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculationmode) ................. 256
Cooling with airdehumidification .. 253
Demisting the windscreen ............. 255
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 307
Misted-up windows ........................ 255
Rearwindow heating..................... 256
Setting the airdistribution ............. 254
Setting the airflow ......................... 255
Setting the airvents...................... 254
Setting the temperature ................ 254
THERMOTRONIC 2-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 252
Air-conditioning system
see Air conditioning
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Alphabetical track selection ............ 188
Alternative route ............................... 117
AMG
Button ............................................ 225
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 241
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .. 241
SETUP ............................................ 241
Anti-lockBraking System
seeABS ........................................... 46
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA ............................................ 49
Anti-theft systems ............................... 49
Area
Avoiding ........................................... 86
Ashtray ............................................... 259
ASSYST PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display........................................... 279
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play ..................................................... 279
Calling up the date (on-board
computer) ...................................... 280
Display message ............................ 279
ATA (anti-theft alarm system) ............ 49
Switching off the alarm .................... 49
Audio
On-board computer ....................... 235
Audio AUX mode ............................... 189
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Audio DVD
Stop function ................................. 174
Audio format
Setting (audio DVD mode)............. 178
Audio menu ........................................ 157
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 300
Automatic car wash .......................... 281
Autostore ........................................... 163
B
Back button ......................................... 60
Bang &Olufsen sound system ........... 68
BAS (Brake Assist) ............................... 46
Battery
Charging ........................................ 336
Checking (key)............................... 323
Check lamp (key)........................... 323
Disconnecting ................................ 336
Display message .................... 295, 303
Jump-starting ................................. 338
Maintenance (vehicle) .................... 334
Reconnecting ................................. 337
Removing/fitting ........................... 336
Vehicle battery .............................. 334
Belt force limiters
Activation ......................................... 35
Belt tensioners
Activation ......................................... 35
Belt warning ....................................... 212
Bird's-eye view .................................... 84
Bluetooth®
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Authorising devices ......................... 76
Revoking authorisation.................... 77
Settings ........................................... 75
Bluetooth®telephones list ................. 76
Bonnet
Bonnet catch ................................. 268
Display message ............................ 294
Opening/closing ............................ 267
Releaselever ................................. 268
Boot
Emergency release ........................ 322
Locking separately......................... 202
Opening ......................................... 202
Boot lid
Display message ............................ 294
Opening/closing ............................ 201
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 352
Brake Assist
see BAS ........................................... 46
Brake fluid .......................................... 351
Display message ............................ 299
Brake lamps
Adaptive ...........................................46
Display message ............................ 301
Brake system
Display message ............................ 295
Bulbs
Licence plate lamp ......................... 324
see Lamp
C
Call
Accepting or rejecting ................... 146
Ending ............................................ 146
Call (telephone)
Placing ........................................... 144
Calling up a fault
see Display message ..................... 289
Call lists ............................................. 142
Displaying details ........................... 143
Storing an entry which has not yet
beenstored................................... 143
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 281
Care products ................................ 280
Cleaning agents ............................. 280
Dashboard ..................................... 284
Display ........................................... 284
Exterior .......................................... 281
Headlamps ..................................... 283
High-pressure cleaners .................. 282
Interior ........................................... 284
Matt paintwork .............................. 282
Paintwork ...................................... 283
Plastic trim .................................... 285
Reversing camera .......................... 284
Seat covers .................................... 285
Sensors ......................................... 284
Steering wheel boss ...................... 284
Tailpipes ....................................... 284
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Trim strips ..................................... 285
Windows ........................................ 283
Wiper blades .................................. 283
Care products .................................... 280
CD
Copyprotection ............................. 167
Disc ............................................... 167
General information ....................... 167
Multisession .................................. 166
Playback options ........................... 178
Selecting amedium ....................... 175
Selecting atrack ............................ 176
CD/DVD
Ejecting .......................................... 170
Loading .......................................... 168
CD player/CD changer
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 235
Central locking
Key ................................................ 200
Central unlocking
Key ................................................ 200
Centre
Entering ........................................... 98
Centre console
Lowersection .................................. 30
Uppersection .................................. 29
Changing awheel
see Flat tyre
Changing bulbs
Headlamps .....................................323
Taillamp ........................................ 324
Changing direction ............................ 112
Announcement phase .................... 112
Change of direction phase ............. 112
Preparation phase ......................... 112
Character entry ................................... 64
Charge maintenance socket ............ 264
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 40
Restraint system .............................. 41
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 42
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion) ............................................... 307
Child seatlock ................................. 45
Display message ............................ 291
Recommendations ........................... 45
Suitable positions ............................ 44
Child seat lock ..................................... 45
Cigarette lighter ................................ 260
Cleaning agents ................................. 280
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 23
COMAND
Basicfunctions................................ 67
Components .................................... 55
Switching on/off .............................. 67
COMAND controller ............................. 59
COMAND control panel ....................... 57
COMAND display ................................. 55
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Cleaning instructions ....................... 57
Setting ............................................. 72
COMAND operating system ................ 55
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime driving lights .............. 238
Control menu
Showing/hiding ............................. 193
Convenience closing feature ............ 219
Convenience opening feature .......... 219
Coolant
Checking the level......................... 269
Display message ............................ 299
Mixture ratio .................................. 351
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 167
Country
Selecting .......................................... 93
Crosshair
Hiding .............................................. 84
Crosshair position
Saving ...................................... 84, 127
Cruise control .................................... 243
Display message ............................ 293
Cup holder ......................................... 258
Current fuel consumption (on-
board computer) ............................... 233
D
DAB
Sub-programme ............................. 165
DAB radio mode
Switching to ................................... 158
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Dashboard
Cleaning .........................................284
see Cockpit
see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument lighting .................. 239
Date format
Setting ............................................. 72
Daytime driving lights ...................... 215
Display message ............................ 302
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 238
Delayedswitch-off
Exteriorlighting (on-board com-
puter)............................................. 239
Interior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
Delete button ....................................... 61
Deleting
Call lists ......................................... 142
Destination
Deleting ................................. 126, 127
Entering from the destination
memory ......................................... 101
Entering from the list of last des-
tinations ......................................... 103
Entering using the map .................. 103
Saving ............................................ 125
Destination entry
Specialdestination ........................ 106
Destination information ................... 118
Destination input ................................. 92
destination memory .......................... 123
Destination memory
Deleting an entry ........................... 126
My address .................................... 123
Storing adestination ..................... 125
Digital speedometer ......................... 233
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 300
Symmetrical ................................... 279
Disc
CD/DVD ........................................ 167
MP3 ............................................... 166
Display
Adjusting the brightness .................. 72
see Multifunctiondisplay ............... 231
Display design
Setting ............................................. 72
Display messages ............................. 289
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play................................................ 279
Symbolmessages .......................... 293
Text messages ............................... 291
Distance recorder
Total distance recorder.................. 233
Trip meter ...................................... 233
Door
Display message .................... 294, 303
Emergency unlocking ..................... 322
Not unlocking the front-
passenger door .............................. 200
Opening (from the inside) .............. 201
Unlocking all (factory setting) ........ 200
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 32
Drinks holder
see Cupholder
Drive program .................................... 224
Manual ...........................................229
Driver's airbag ..................................... 38
Driver's knee airbag ............................ 39
Driver's seat position ........................ 213
Driving abroad ................................... 279
Driving safety systems ....................... 45
ABS .................................................. 46
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 49
Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 46
BAS .................................................. 46
EBV .................................................. 49
ESP®................................................ 47
Driving systems ................................ 243
Cruise control ................................ 243
Parktronic...................................... 248
Reversing camera .......................... 250
Speedtronic ................................... 245
Driving tips
Braking .......................................... 277
Driving abroad ............................... 279
Driving on wet roads...................... 278
Fording .......................................... 278
Winter ............................................ 276
DTMF tones
Sending ......................................... 146
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DVD
Copy protection ............................. 167
Disc ............................................... 167
Selecting atrack ............................ 176
DVD audio
Operation (on-board computer) ..... 235
DVD playbackconditions ................. 191
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 236
Dynamic route guidance ................... 119
Switching on/off ........................... 119
TMC/TMCPro ................................ 119
E
EASY-ENTRY feature ......................... 207
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 240
EASY-EXIT feature ............................. 207
Crash-responsive ........................... 207
EBD
Display message ............................ 299
EBV (electronic brake force distri-
bution) .................................................. 49
Electronic brake force distribution
See EBV ........................................... 49
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®
Electronic Traction Support
see ETS
Emergency call 999 or 112 .............. 129
Emergency key element ................... 321
Lost ............................................... 320
Emergency spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 333
Stowing .......................................... 334
Technical data ............................... 355
Emergency unlocking
Boot ............................................... 322
Vehicle ...........................................322
Engine
Running irregularly......................... 315
Starting .................................. 202, 220
Starting problems .......................... 315
Starting the engine with the key .... 220
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 220
Starting with the key ......................220
Stopping ........................................ 222
Engine diagnostics warning lamp .... 310
Engine electronics .............................346
Malfunction ....................................315
Engine number .................................. 349
Engine oil ........................................... 350
Capacities ...................................... 269
Checking the oil level (dipstick) ..... 269
Consumption ................................. 269
Display mes-
sage....................................... 302, 303
Filler neck ...................................... 269
Temperature display (on-board
computer) ...................................... 241
Temperature gauge ........................ 229
Topping up ..................................... 269
Ensemble ........................................... 161
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) .................................................... 47
Activating/deactivating ............. 47, 48
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 241
Warning lamp .................. 47, 308, 309
ETS (Electronic Traction Support) ...... 48
Example of operation .......................... 66
Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 208
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 209
Folding in/out(automatically) ....... 209
Folding in/out(electrically) ........... 208
Folding in whenlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240
Malfunction ....................................318
Parking position ............................. 209
Resetting ....................................... 209
Storing settings ............................. 210
Exterior view
Overview .......................................... 22
External authorisation ........................ 77
External data
Deleting (convenience telephone) .137
Importing (convenience tele-
phone)................................... 136, 155
External devices (Media Interface)
Connecting .................................... 184
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F
Fast forward/rewind ................ 176, 194
Faultmessage
see Display message ..................... 289
Fire extinguisher ............................... 289
First-aid kit ......................................... 289
Flat tyre
Equipment ..................................... 325
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 325
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 326
Floormat .............................................264
Folders
Selecting (MP3 mode)................... 176
Fording ............................................... 278
Frequencies
Telephone ...................................... 347
Frequency entry
Manual ...........................................162
Front airbag ......................................... 38
Front-passenger airbag ....................... 38
Frontpassengerkneebag ................... 39
Fuel ..................................................... 349
Loss ............................................... 314
Petrol ............................................. 267
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) ......... 233
Notes ............................................. 349
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 266
Fuel gauge ............................................ 25
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
Gauge .............................................. 25
Fuel line
Malfunction ....................................314
Fuel tank
Defect ............................................ 314
Function restrictions
Addressbook ........................ 151, 154
Music Register ............................... 183
Using the telephone ....................... 128
Video DVD mode ........................... 191
Fuse allocation chart ........................ 342
Fuse box
Front-passenger footwell ............... 342
Rear............................................... 342
Fuses .................................................. 342
G
Garage door
Opening/closing (with the remote
control) .......................................... 263
Garage door opener .......................... 262
Clearing the memory ..................... 264
Programming the remote control ... 262
Gear indicator .................................... 227
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 241
Genuine parts .................................... 346
Glove compartment .......................... 257
Locking and unlocking (sepa-
rately) ............................................ 257
Gracenote®Media Database ............ 177
H
Hands-free microphone
Switching on/off ........................... 146
Headbag ............................................... 40
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 270
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Cleaning system ............................ 217
Misting up ...................................... 317
Heating
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners .................... 282
Hill start assist .................................. 221
Home address
see My address
HomeLink®
see Garage door opener
House number
Entering ........................................... 99
I
Ignition lock ............................... 203, 258
Immobiliser .......................................... 49
Indicator and warning lamps ........... 308
Air conditioning (malfunction) ........ 307
Automatic child seatrecognition
(malfunction) ................................. 307
Engine diagnostics ......................... 310
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PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ........ 42, 307
Reserve fuel ................................... 312
Seat belt........................................ 311
SRS .......................................... 35, 309
THERMOTRONIC (malfunction) ...... 307
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps ... 308
Input restriction
Navigation ........................................ 80
Instrument cluster ............................ 229
On-board computer ....................... 238
Overview .......................................... 25
Instrument lighting ........................... 239
Interior lighting
Automatic control system .............. 217
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Emergency lighting ........................ 217
Manual control ............................... 217
Reading lamp ................................. 217
Interior motion sensor ........................ 50
Intermediate stop
Deleting ......................................... 105
Entering ......................................... 104
iPod®
Alphabetic track selection ............. 188
Connecting to Media Interface ...... 185
Device variants .............................. 184
Selecting a category/playlist......... 187
J
Jack .....................................................288
Operation ....................................... 329
Jump-starting ..................................... 338
Jump leads ..................................... 338
Junction
Entering ......................................... 100
K
Key ...................................................... 200
Changing the battery ..................... 323
Checking the battery ..................... 323
Convenience closing feature .......... 219
Convenience opening feature ........ 219
Display message ............................ 303
Emergency key element ................. 321
Loss ............................................... 320
Malfunction ....................................319
Modifying the programming ........... 200
Unlocking/locking vehicle ............. 200
KEYLESS-GO
Changing the battery ..................... 323
Display message ............................ 303
Malfunction ....................................319
Starting the engine ........................ 220
Keypositions
Key ................................................ 203
KEYLESS GO .................................. 202
Kickdown ........................................... 224
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps ... 308
Lane recommendations .................... 113
Explanation .................................... 114
Licence plate lighting
Display message ............................ 301
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 215
Combination switch ....................... 214
Daytime driving lights .................... 215
Dipped-beamheadlamps ............... 215
Hazard warning lamps ................... 216
Headlamp flasher ........................... 215
Lightswitch................................... 214
Main-beam headlamps ................... 216
Parking lamps ................................ 215
Rearfoglamp ................................. 216
Side lamps ..................................... 215
Switching surround lighting on/
off (on-board computer) ................. 239
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) .238
Switching the exteriorlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer)............................ 239
Turn signals ................................... 216
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 244
VariableSPEEDTRONIC ................. 246
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LINGUATRONIC
Individualisation............................... 74
Settings ........................................... 73
Luggage net
Front-passenger footwell ............... 259
M
Main-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 301
Maintenance
Battery ........................................... 334
Manual drive program ...................... 229
Map
Adjusting the map scale.................. 83
Arrival time/distance to destina-
tion .................................................. 88
Calling up ....................................... 103
Centring on vehicle or destination
position ............................................ 84
Information on map ......................... 88
Map display..................................... 84
Moving ............................................. 83
RDS-TMC displays ......................... 120
Showing geo-coordinates ................ 89
Showing road names ....................... 89
Map orientation ................................... 84
Setting ............................................. 84
Map scale
Setting ............................................. 83
Matt paintwork
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Media Interface
Metadata ....................................... 187
MP3 player.................................... 184
Media Interface mode ....................... 183
Connectionoptions....................... 183
Media Interface operation
Basicmenu .................................... 186
Select file ....................................... 186
Switching ....................................... 185
Media list ........................................... 175
Memory card (on-board computer) .235
Memory function ............................... 210
Menu
Menu overview .............................. 232
Menu (on-board computer) ...............232
AMG ............................................... 241
Audio............................................. 235
Navigation ..................................... 234
Service ...........................................237
Settings ......................................... 238
Telephone ...................................... 236
Trip ................................................ 232
Menu item
Selecting .......................................... 64
Menu overview
Address book ................................. 151
Bluetooth®telephony .................... 133
CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 172
Convenience telephony ................. 135
DAB radio mode .............................160
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 180
Navigation ........................................ 81
Radio mode ................................... 160
Video DVD ..................................... 193
Menu system
Showing/hiding ....................... 83, 194
Mercedes-Benz Contact .................... 156
Message
see Display message ..................... 289
see Warning and indicator lamps ... 308
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 259
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone ..................................... 260
Authorisation ................................. 129
Connecting (Bluetooth®interface) .129
Connecting (convenience teleph-
ony) ............................................... 133
De-authorisation ............................ 131
External authorisation .................... 131
Installation..................................... 347
Telephone menu (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 236
Modifying the programming
Key ................................................ 200
Motorway information ........................ 89
MP3
Bit/sampling rates ......................... 166
Copyright ....................................... 167
Disc ............................................... 166
File systems ................................... 166
Formats ......................................... 166
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Operating (on-board computer) ..... 235
Selecting amedium ....................... 175
Multifunction display .......................... 62
Multifunction steering wheel ..... 62, 230
Overview .......................................... 28
Multisession CDs ............................... 166
Music Register ...................................178
Copying musicdata ....................... 181
MUSIC REGISTER
Deleting allmusic files................... 182
My address ........................................ 123
N
Navigation
Basicsettings .................................. 84
On-board computer ....................... 234
Navigation announcements ............. 116
Switching off .................................. 116
Switching on .................................. 116
North up orientation ........................... 84
Notes on running in anew vehicle .. 266
O
Odometer
see Total distance recorder........... 233
see Trip meter ....................... 233, 234
Off-map .............................................. 115
Off-road .............................................. 115
Oil
Consumption ................................. 269
Topping up ..................................... 269
Oil level
Checking (dipstick) ........................ 269
On-board computer ........................... 230
AMG menu ..................................... 241
Audiomenu ................................... 235
Convenience submenu .................. 240
Display messages .......................... 289
Factory settings ............................. 240
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 238
Lightsubmenu ............................... 238
Navigation menu ............................ 234
Overview ........................................ 232
Service menu ................................. 237
Settings menu ............................... 238
Standard display submenu ............ 233
Telephone menu ............................ 236
Trip menu ...................................... 232
Vehicle submenu ........................... 240
Opening and closing ......................... 200
Acoustic confirmation .................... 240
Operating system
see On-board computer
Orientation in direction of travel ....... 84
Outside temperature indicator ........ 230
P
Paintcode .......................................... 348
Paintwork
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Parking ............................................... 221
Parking aid
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ............................... 209
PARKTRONIC................................. 248
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 296
Electric parking brake .................... 221
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ............................... 209
PARKTRONIC ...................................... 248
Activating/deactivating ................. 250
Malfunction ....................................316
Range of the sensors ..................... 248
Warning display............................. 249
PASSENGERAIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ............................................. 42, 307
PCMCIA memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 171
Loading .......................................... 169
Permanent Speedtronic .................... 247
Petrol
Minimum grade .............................. 267
see Fuel
Phone book
Adding a numberto an address
book entry..................................... 141
Calling up ....................................... 137
Creating anew entry ..................... 140
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Deleting an entry ........................... 139
Importing an entry from the
mobile phone to the address
book .............................................. 141
PIN
Entering ......................................... 133
Plastic trim
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Playback options .............. 178, 183, 189
Postcode
Entering ........................................... 95
Power windows
see Side windows
Previous destinations ....................... 126
Pulling away ...................................... 220
R
RACE START ....................................... 226
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 241
Radio
Selecting a station(on-board
computer) ...................................... 235
Radio mode
Radio Data System ........................ 164
Switching to ................................... 158
Range
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 233
RDS
Switching on/off ........................... 164
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 164
Interrupting an announcement ...... 164
RDS-TMC traffic reports
Displaying ...................................... 120
Read-aloud function .......................... 122
Automatic ...................................... 123
Read-aloud speed
Setting ............................................. 73
Rear aerofoil ...................................... 261
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 301
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting ....................................... 207
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 209
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 208
Dipping (manual) ........................... 208
Rear window heating ........................ 256
Rear wing
Display message .................... 305, 306
Redials ................................................ 145
Refuelling ........................................... 266
Remote control
Garage door opener....................... 262
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 262
Reserve fuel ....................................... 349
Display message ............................ 305
Fuel tank ........................................ 349
Warning lamp ................................. 312
Resetting
Factory settings ............................... 78
Restraint system
For children ..................................... 41
See SRS ........................................... 35
Rev counter ........................................ 230
Reversing camera ............................. 250
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Showing/hiding the image ...............70
Switching on .................................. 250
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 301
Road
Entering ........................................... 97
Route
see Route guidance ....................... 234
Route browser ................................... 118
Route calculation .............................. 101
Route guidance .................................. 111
Cancel ........................................... 119
Continue........................................ 119
Destination reached ...................... 115
Following a vehicle transportation ... 79
Lane recommendations ................. 113
Off-road ......................................... 115
On-board computer ....................... 234
Route mode
Setting ............................................. 85
Route options
Setting ............................................. 86
Route type
Setting ............................................. 85
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S
Safety notes
Using the telephone ....................... 128
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........ 213
Storing settings ............................. 210
Seat adjustment ................................ 203
Seat belt
Fastening ....................................... 210
Seat belts
Warning lamp ........................ 212, 311
Seat covers
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Seat heating ....................................... 205
Seats
Adjusting (bucket seat) .................. 205
Adjusting (electrically)................... 204
Adjusting (manually)...................... 204
Seat adjustment ............................ 205
Seat ventilation
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 307
Selector lever
Display message ............................ 291
Sensors
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Service indicator
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display........................................... 279
Service products ............................... 349
Brake fluid ..................................... 351
Coolant .......................................... 351
Engine oil ....................................... 350
Fuel ................................................ 349
Windscreen washer fluid ................ 352
Settings
Calling up a stored setting ............. 210
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 240
On-board computer ....................... 238
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 241
Sidebag ................................................ 39
Side windows
Convenience closing ...................... 219
Convenience opening .................... 219
Fault .............................................. 318
Opening/closing ............................ 218
Snow chains ...................................... 276
Socket ................................................ 260
Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 67
Sound Modus ....................................... 68
Soundsettings .....................................67
Balance ............................................ 68
Special destination
Category ........................................ 106
Entering ......................................... 106
Entering using the map .................. 110
Special destination icon
Setting ............................................. 85
Special destination list ..................... 109
Speedlimiter
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 245
Speedometer
Digital speedometer (on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
Selecting the display unit (on-
board computer) ............................ 238
Speedtronic ....................................... 245
Display message ............................ 293
Permanent ..................................... 247
Variable......................................... 246
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 35
Display message ............................ 304
Warning lamp ........................... 35, 309
Standard display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................233
Station list ......................................... 161
Station pre-sets ................................. 162
Stations
Saving ............................................ 163
Tuning in ........................................ 161
Station search ................................... 162
Steering wheel
Adjusting ....................................... 206
Adjusting (electrically)................... 207
Adjusting (manually)...................... 206
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 230
Storing settings ............................. 210
Steering wheel boss
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 227
Stowage compartment
Rear stowage compartment ........... 258
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Stowage compartments ................... 257
Armrest (under) ............................. 258
Cupholder ..................................... 258
Glove compartment ....................... 257
Telephone compartment ................ 258
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 240
Factory setting ............................... 240
Instrument cluster ......................... 238
Lights .............................................238
Standard display............................ 233
Vehicle ...........................................240
Sub-programmes (DAB) .................... 165
Summer and standard time
Switching ......................................... 73
Summer opening
see Convenience opening
Sun visor ............................................ 259
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS ........................................... 35
See SRS ........................................... 35
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
Switching off the alarm
ATA .................................................. 49
Systemlanguage
Setting ............................................. 78
Systemmenu ....................................... 71
Systemsettings
Menu overview .................................71
T
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 301
Tail pipes
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank capacity .................................... 349
Technical data ................................... 352
Emergency spare wheel ................. 355
Telephone
Accepting/ending call ................... 144
Accepting or rejecting a waiting
call ................................................. 146
Ending an active call ...................... 146
Entering phone numbers ................ 145
Incoming call ................................. 144
Outgoing call ................................. 144
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ............................................... 135
see Mobile phone .......................... 236
Sending DTMF tones ......................146
Single call ...................................... 145
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 146
Telephone basic menu
Bluetooth interface ........................ 132
Convenience telephony ................. 134
Telephone compartment .................. 258
Telephone mode
Redialling ....................................... 145
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 144
Temperature
Engine oil ....................................... 229
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 241
Outside temperature ......................230
Transmissionoil (on-board com-
puter)............................................. 241
Text message (SMS) (convenience
telephone)
Calling the sender.......................... 148
Deleting ......................................... 149
Incoming ........................................ 147
Read-aloud function ....................... 148
Reading .......................................... 148
Storing the senderinthe address
book ...................................... 148, 149
THERMOTRONIC
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 307
Tightening torque .............................. 332
Time
Lap time (on-board computer) ....... 241
Setting ............................................. 72
Time format
Setting ............................................. 72
Timer (on-board computer) .............. 241
Time zone
Setting ............................................. 73
TIREFIT kit
Using ............................................. 326
TMCPro ............................................... 119
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Tone settings
Trebleand bass ............................... 68
Total distance recorder .................... 233
Tow-away protection .......................... 49
Towing ........................................ 339, 341
Towing eye
Fitting ............................................ 341
Removing ....................................... 341
Town
Entering ........................................... 94
Traffic announcements on ............... 164
Traffic jam function ........................... 117
Traffic Programme
Switching traffic announcements
on/off ............................................ 164
Transferring acall (convenience
telephone) .......................................... 146
Transmission oil
Temperature gauge (on-board
computer) ...................................... 241
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio .............. 347
Transport (vehicle) ............................ 341
Trim strips
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Trip computer
On-board computer ....................... 232
Trip meter .......................................... 233
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 234
True Image™ ........................................ 68
Turn signal
Display message ............................ 300
Two-way radio
Installation..................................... 347
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate ...... 348
Tyre grip ............................................. 278
Tyre pressure ..................................... 272
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 273
Display message ............................ 304
Tyre pressure monitor
Warning lamp ................................. 311
Tyres
Direction of rotation...................... 272
General notes ................................ 270
Technical data ............................... 354
Tyre tread ...........................................272
U
Unladen weight ................................. 352
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ..................... 322
Updating
Map software ................................... 89
Upshift indicator ............................... 229
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 184
Folders and playlists ...................... 187
Using the telephone .......................... 144
Multi-function steering wheel .......... 62
V
Variable Speedtronic ........................ 246
vCards
Receiving ....................................... 137
Vehicle
Emergency unlocking ..................... 322
Individual settings (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 238
Leaving parked up ......................... 321
Towing ........................................... 341
Transporting .................................. 341
Unlocking (key).............................. 200
Vehicle battery .................................. 334
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 352
Vehicle electronics ........................... 346
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) ................................................... 348
Vehicle identification plate .............. 348
Vehicle position
Saving ...................................... 83, 127
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 288
Vehicle weights ................................. 352
Video DVD
Fast forward/rewind ......................194
Operation ....................................... 190
Pause function ............................... 195
Picture settings .............................. 195
Selecting a film/title ......................195
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 195
Stop function ................................. 194
Video mode
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 190
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Volume
Adjusting ......................................... 67
Phone calls...................................... 67
Trafficannouncements .................... 67
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS (yellow) ................................... 308
ESP®........................................ 47, 308
ESP®OFF ....................................... 309
ESP®Sport .................................... 309
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 244
LIM (variable Speedtronic) ............. 246
Tyrepressure monitor ................... 311
Warning tone ..................................... 312
Warning triangle ................................ 288
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 305
Washer fluid reservoir .............. 270, 352
Filling capacity ............................... 352
Waveband
Switching (radio)............................ 160
Wearing seat belts ............................ 210
Wheel bolts
Tightening torque ........................... 332
Wheel chock
Use ................................................ 329
Wheels
General notes ................................ 270
Interchanging ................................. 275
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 283
see Side windows
Windscreen washerfluid .................. 352
Topping up ..................................... 270
Windscreen washer system ..... 270, 352
Windscreen wipers ........................... 217
Malfunction ....................................317
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 325
Winterdriving ............................ 275, 276
Winter tyres ....................................... 275
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 248
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Replacing ....................................... 325
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