Mercedes-Benz 2005 M-Class Operator's Manual page 7

Automatic climate control ................. 136
Automatic mode........................... 139
Adjusting air volume and
air distribution manually............... 139
Defrosting .................................... 140
Air recirculation mode.................. 140
Air conditioning............................ 141
Residual heat and ventilation ....... 142
Rear passenger compartment
ventilation and rear
automatic climate control ............ 143
Front and rear air vents................ 144
Power windows.................................. 146
Opening and closing
the side windows ......................... 146
Synchronizing power windows ..... 148
Rear quarter windows* ................ 148
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ............... 150
Opening and closing the
power tilt/sliding sunroof............ 150
Synchronizing the
power tilt/sliding sunroof............ 152
Driving systems .................................. 153
Cruise control ............................... 153
Parktronic* system
(Parking assist) ............................. 156
Loading............................................... 160
Loading instructions ..................... 160
Partition net* ................................ 162
Cargo compartment cover blind* . 164
Cargo floor plates ......................... 165
Roof rack* .................................... 166
Useful features ................................... 167
Storage compartments ................. 167
Cup holders .................................. 169
Armrest in rear seat bench ........... 170
Ashtrays and cigarette lighter....... 171
Electrical outlet............................. 173
Telephone* ................................... 173
Tele Aid*....................................... 174
Garage door opener...................... 183
Trip computer* ............................. 189
Contents
Operation.......................................... 195
The first 1000 miles (1500 km).......... 196
Driving instructions ............................ 197
Drive sensibly - save fuel ............. 197
Drinking and driving...................... 197
Pedals........................................... 197
Power assistance.......................... 197
Brakes .......................................... 198
Driving off ..................................... 199
Parking ......................................... 200
Tires.............................................. 200
Hydroplaning ................................ 201
Tire traction .................................. 201
Tire speed rating........................... 202
Winter driving instructions............ 202
Standing water ............................. 204
Off-road driving............................. 204
Trailer towing................................ 211
Passenger compartment............... 215
Driving abroad .............................. 216
Control and operation
of radio transmitters..................... 216
Catalytic converter ....................... 217
Emission control ........................... 217
Coolant temperature .................... 218