Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 7)

Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 232
ASSYST PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 68
Function ........................................... 68
Switching off the alarm .................... 68
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 232
Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ............................. 194
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 229
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 253
see Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 110
Automatic transmission
Changing gear ............................... 146
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 144
Display message ............................ 265
Driving tips .................................... 147
Emergency running mode .............. 149
Kickdown ....................................... 147
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Pulling away ................................... 141
Shift ranges ................................... 147
Starting the engine ........................ 140
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 147
Trailer towing ................................. 147
Transmission position display ........ 145
Transmission positions .................. 146
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 149
B
Back support
see Lumbar support
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 252
Bag hook ............................................ 288
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 214
Removing ....................................... 218
Storing ........................................... 218
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
Basic settings
see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 62
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 76
Important safety notes .................... 75
Replacing ......................................... 76
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 340
Display message ............................ 256
Important safety notes .................. 338
Jump starting ................................. 341
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 232
Notes/function .............................. 198
Trailer towing ................................. 200
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 387
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 244
Notes ............................................. 389
Brake fluid level ................................ 316
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 117
Display message ............................ 251
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
BAS .................................................. 61
BAS PLUS ........................................ 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 389
Display message ............................ 239
Driving tips .................................... 159
Important safety notes .................. 159
Maintenance .................................. 160
Warning lamp ................................. 271
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