
 
Contents
 
Overview
Controls and features
 
Cockpit 16
Instrument cluster 18
Indicator and warning lamps 20
Multi-function steering wheel 24
Hazard warning system 25
Warning triangle 25
First-aid kit 25
Refueling 26
Fuel specifications 26
Tire inflation pressure 27
 
Locks and security systems:
 
Keys32
Electronic vehicle  immobilizer 33
Central locking system 34
Door locks – from outside 34
Using the key 34
Using the remote control 35
Door locks – from inside 38
Luggage compartment lid 39
Luggage compartment 41
Alarm system 42
Electric power windows 44
Sliding/tilt sunroof 45
 
Adjustments:
 
Seats47
Seat and mirror memory 50
Steering wheel 51
Mirrors 52
Car Memory, Key Memory 54
 
Passenger safety systems:
 
Safety belts55
Child restraint systems 56
Airbags 57
 
Driving:
 
Steering/ignition lock 62
Starting the engine 62
Switching off the engine 63
Parking brake 64 Manual transmission
65
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 66
Turn signal/Headlamp flasher 69
Wiper/washer system/Rain  sensor 69
Rear window defroster 71
Cruise control 72
 
Everything under control:
 
Odometer74
Tachometer 74
Energy control 74
Fuel gauge 75
Temperature gauge 75
Service Interval Display 76
Check Control 77
Clock 77
Onboard computer 77
 
Technology for safety and  
convenience:
 
Park Distance Control (PDC) 80
Dynamic Stability Control  (DSC) 81
Tire Pressure Control (RDC) 82 

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Seat and mirror memory
*
Adjusting steering wheel 
To select a stored setting:Automatic:
1 Open driver's door after unlocking or 
ignition key in position 1
2 Briefly press memory button 1, 2 or 3 
as desired.
The adjustment cycle is canceled im-
mediately if you press a seat adjust-
ment switch or one of the memory 
buttons.
Manual:
1 With driver's door closed and ignition 
key either removed or in position 
0 or 2
2 Maintain pressure on desired mem-
ory button 1, 2 or 3 until the adjust-
ment process is completed.
If you press the 
M
EMORY button acci-
dentally: Press the button a second 
time, the indicator lamp goes out.
Do not select a memory position 
while the vehicle is moving. There 
is a risk of accident from unexpected 
seat movement.<
You can adapt the vehicle settings 
so that your own personalized 
seat setting is initiated when you unlock 
the car using your personalized remote 
control key.<
When this setting is used, be sure 
that the footwell behind the driver's 
seat is clear before unlocking the vehi-
cle. Otherwise, persons or objects could 
be injured or damaged should the seat 
move backward.<
1 Push the locking lever downward
2 Adjust the steering wheel (fore/aft 
and up/down) to the desired position
3 Pull the lever back in to clamp the 
steering wheel in the new position.
Do not adjust the steering wheel 
while the vehicle is moving. There 
is a risk of accident from unexpected 
movement. See pages 48 and 58 for in-
formation on correct seating/steering 
wheel position.<460de073 

53n
RepairsIndexOverview Controls Car care Technology Data
MirrorsInside rearview mirror with 
automatic dimming feature
*
This mirror automatically dims with infi-
nitely-variable settings, depending on 
light intensity due to ambient lighting 
and headlamp glare from the rear.
The mirror switches to its clear, un-
dimmed mode whenever the transmis-
sion is placed in reverse gear (selector 
lever in "Reverse"). 
To ensure that the mirror continues to 
operate properly, keep the two photo-
cells clean and unobstructed. One pho-
tocell (arrow) is in the mirror glass, while 
the other is offset somewhat on the 
other side of the mirror.
For an explanation of the electrochro-
mic technology used in this mirror, refer 
to page 163.460de020 

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
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RepairsIndexOverview Controls Car care Technology Data
Adaptive Transmission Control 
(ATC)160
Airbags161
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC)161
Radio reception162
Safety belt tensioner162
Rearview mirror with automatic 
dimmer163
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)164
Rain sensor165
Self-diagnostics166
Xenon lamp167 

163n
RepairsIndexOverview Controls Car care Technology Data
Inside rearview mirror with automatic dimmer
*
The interior rearview mirror with auto-
matic dimming feature reduces glare 
from following traffic by adapting the in-
tensity of the reflected images to corre-
spond to levels of light registered by the 
unit's sensors. The mirror reverts to its 
undimmed setting as soon as the light 
source disappears. One light sensor is 
mounted on the front of the mirror 
housing. This sensor, that is directed 
forward, measures light intensity in the 
area ahead of the vehicle. The second 
sensor is integrated within the mirror's 
glass. The electronic control system 
compares the light intensity from front 
and rear. The difference provides the 
basic parameter used to modulate an 
electrical current and induce chemical 
changes in a semisolid layer incorpo-
rated in the lens.390de113
The semisolid reacts chemically to this 
electrical current, thus providing infi-
nitely-variable dimming of the mirror 
(electrochromic technology).
As a result, it is no longer necessary to 
dim the mirror manually, and the driver 
can maintain full concentration on traf-
fic. 

Everything from A to Z
179n
RepairsIndexOverview Controls Car care Technology Data
Code, refer to the radio 
operating instructions
Coin holder, cup holder 95
Combination switch 69
Compression 170
Computer 77
Configure settings 54
Consumption 78
Consumption display 75
Coolant 110, 126, 173
Coolant thermometer 75
Coolant, antifreeze 110
Cooling system 173
Cornering Brake Control 
(CBC) 21, 107
Cruise control 72
Cruising range 79
Curb weight 172
Current check indicator 20DDashboard 16
Data
dimensions 171
engine 170
technical 170
weights 172
Daytime-driving light 
switch 84
Defrost setting 91
Defrost windows 91
Defroster, rear window 92Digital clock 77
Dimensions 171
Dipstick 123
Disc brakes 108
Displacement 170
Display lighting 84
Displays 18
Distance warning 80
Diversity, antenna 162
Divided rear backrest 98
Door key 32
Door locks, care 110
Doors
emergency actuation 34
remote control 35
unlocking and locking 34
Drawbar load 172
Drive belts 174
Driving hints 104
Driving lamps 84
DSC (Dynamic Stability 
Control) 22, 81, 161
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC) 22, 81, 161
EElectric power seat 50
Electric power windows 44
Electrical accessories, 
failure 153
Electrical system 174Electronic vehicle 
immobilizer 33
Elements of operation 16
Emergency actuation
doors 34
tank cover 155
Energy Control 74
Engage 62
Engine
engage 62
Engine compartment 120
Engine coolant 126, 173
Engine data 170
Engine oil
filling capacity 173
quality 124
viscosity 124
Engine oil consumption 123
Engine oil level 21
check 123
Engine oil pressure 20
Engine oil 
specifications 124
Engine speed 170
Entry from the rear 49
Exterior mirrors 52
FFailure messages 77
Fault
ABS 107
Fault displays 77Filler cap cover 26
Filling capacities 173
Filling the washer 
reservoir 173
First aid 25
First aid kit 25
Fittings, towing 157
Flashlight 94
Flat tire 113, 148
Fog lamps 85
bulb replacement 143
Fog lights 85
Folding rear backrest 98
Follow-Me-Home lamps 84
Footbrake 108
Footwell lamps 85
bulb replacement 146
Front seat adjustment 47
Frost protection, 
radiator 126
Fuel 26
preparation 170
Fuel consumption 78
Fuel consumption 
display 75
Fuel gauge 75
Fuel quality 26
Fuel tank capacity 173
Fuel tank gauge 75
Functional status 166
Fuses 153 

Everything from A to Z
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RepairsIndexOverview Controls Car care Technology Data
NNavigation system, refer to 
the radio operating 
instructions
Neckrest 48
New transmitter, radio 
remote control 147
Non-smokers package 96
Nozzles 122OOBD connector 137
Obstruction protection 44
Odometer 74
Oil
filling capacity 173
quality 124
viscosity 124
Oil additives 123
Oil change intervals, see the 
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet
Oil consumption 123
Oil dipstick 123
Oil filter change 173
Oil level
check 123
indicator lamp 21
Oil pressure, indicator 
lamp 20
Oil specifications 124
OILSERVICE 76Onboard computer 77
Onboard computer, refer to 
the radio operating 
instructions
Onboard tool kit 140
Opening and closing
from inside 38
from outside 34
Outlets, ventilation 88
Outside temperature 
display 78
PPaint blemishes 131
Paint, care 131
Paintwork
minor repairs 132
waxing 132
Park Distance Control 
(PDC) 80
Parking brake 64
Parking help 80
Parking lamps 84, 85
bulb replacement 142
Parking, winter 111
PDC (Park Distance 
Control) 80
Performance 170
Pocket lamp 94
Pollen 93
Power steering 112
Power windows 44Preheat 62
Pressure monitoring, 
tires 82, 164
Pressure, tires 27, 113
RRadiator 173
Radio Data System 
(RDS) 162
Radio reception 112, 162
Radio remote control, new 
transmitter 147
Radio, refer also to the radio 
operating instructions
Rain sensor 70, 165
RDC (Tire Pressure 
Control) 82, 164
RDS (Radio Data 
System) 162
Reading lamps 86
Rear backrest, folding 98
Rear lamps 143
Rear window 
defroster 71, 92
Rear-view mirror 52
Reclining seat 47
Refueling 26
Remote control 35
Removal of the vehicle from 
service 136
Remove condensation, 
windows 91Replenish washer fluid 122
Reporting safety defects 7
Reserve control lamp 75
Restraint system 56, 60
Reverse 17, 65
Roller blind, sun 
protection 93
Roof load 172
Roof luggage rack 101
Rubber parts 110
SSafety belt height 
adjustment 55
Safety belt tensioner 162
Safety belts 55
safety belt height 
adjustment 55
Safety buttons 38
Safety feature 44
Seat
electric power 50
mechanical 47
Seat adjustment 47
Seat heating 93
Seat memory 51
Securing cargo 100
Securing loads 100
Selector lever, automatic 
transmission 66
Self-diagnostics 166 

Owner service procedures from A to Z
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PParking lamps
bulb replacement 142
Pressure, tires 27RRadio remote control
new transmitter 147
Release the hood 119
Remove condensation from 
windshields 91
Replace bulbs 140
Replace windshield wiper 
blades 140
Replenish washer 
reservoir 122
Replenish windshield 
washer 122
Return used batteries 153SSliding/tilt sunroof
closing after electrical 
fault 155
Space-saver tire 148
Spare tire 148
Starting problems 63, 105
Switching off the interior 
motion sensor 43
Switching off the tilt sensor 
alarm system 43
TTail lamps
bulb replacement 143
Tire damage 113
Tools 140
Tow fittings 157
Tow starting 157
Towing 157
Turn signal
bulb replacement 142UUse anti-freeze 126
radiator 126VVanity mirror
bulb replacement 146WWarning lamps 20
Warning messages 77
Washer fluid
replenish 122
Wheel lug wrench 148
Working in the engine 
compartment 119