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407 Index
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex See individual settings ............................................ 140
Instrument cluster ..........................................................114
Activating ....................................................................116
Instrument cluster illumination ...................................116
Instrument lamps ...........................................................116
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 188
Interior lighting ............................................................. 184
JJack ...................................................................................336
Jump starting ..................................................................349KKEYLESS-GO ..................................................................... 38
Changing batteries in the card ...............................366
Checking last KEYLESS-GO-card locking mode ..... 43
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 43
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 66
Starting the engine ...................................................227
Turning off the engine .............................................228
KEYLESS-GO-card ......................................................28, 31Convenience feature ...................................................45
Keys, vehicle .....................................................................28
LLamps, exterior .............................................................. 354
Headlamps ................................................ 156, 306, 377
License plate lamp ................................................... 360
Low and high beam .................................................. 355
Parking lamps ........................................................... 357
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 354
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 360
Standing lamps ......................................................... 357
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 358
Turn signal lamp ...................................................... 357
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ........................................... 387
Level control system ...................................................... 276
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction
and warning messages ....................................308, 320
Lighter ............................................................................. 198
LIGHTING
See individual settings ............................................. 142
LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 306
Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) ............ 237
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Locking and unlocking ............................................ 36, 40
Low engine coolant level warning ..............................304
Lumbar support ............................................................... 74
MMaintenance ...................................................................209
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........................................290
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................297
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL ......................................... 310
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ..........................................299
BRAKE ASSIST ..........................................................300
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 301
BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................. 301
COOLANT (coolant level) .........................................304
COOLANT (coolant temperature) ...........................305
CRUISE CONTROL ....................................................309
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) .........298
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ...............298
DISTRONIC (DTR) ..................................................... 321
DOOR .......................................................................... 316
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. ...............................................303
ENGINE OIL LEVEL .......................................... 314, 318
ENTRANCE POSITION .............................................300HOOD .......................................................................... 317
KEY .............................................................................. 316
LIGHT SENSOR .................................................308, 320
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................................................. 306
PARKING BRAKE ..................................................... 302
SEAT BACKREST ....................................................... 315
SEAT BELT SYSTEM ................................................. 308
TELE AID .................................................................... 317
TELEPHONE - FUNCTION ....................................... 309
TIRE PRESSURE ........................................................ 312
TRUNK OPEN ........................................................... 302
WASHER FLUID ......................................................... 319
Malfunction/warning message memory .................... 136
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof .................. 369
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 47
Memory function ............................................................111
Mirror, exterior
Parking position ........................................................108
Mirror, exterior, adjusting ............................................107
Mirror, exterior, parking position,
front passenger side .................................................108
Mirror, exterior, rear view ............................................107
Mirror, inside, rear view ............................................... 106
Multicontour backrest ..................................................... 74
Multifunction display .................................................... 120
Audio systems ............................................................125
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Cassette player .......................................................... 127
CD Player .................................................................... 126
Distronic (DTR) .......................................................... 133
Engine oil level indicator ......................................... 124
FSS .............................................................................. 124
Individual settings .................................................... 138
Malfunction/warning message memory ............... 136
Radio ........................................................................... 125
Telephone ................................................................... 128
Telephone — Incoming call ...................................... 131
Telephone — Redialing ............................................. 130
Telephone book ......................................................... 128
Tire inflation pressure monitor .............................. 124
Trip and main odometer .......................................... 124
Trip computer ............................................................ 134
Multifunction steering wheel ...................................... 120
NNavigation system .......................................................... 132
Night security illumination ......................................... 158
OOn-board diagnostic system ........................................ 290
Operator’s Manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ..................................... 117
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ......................................................................47
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 200
Parcel net in trunk ......................................................... 199
Parking ........................................................................... 242
Parking assist (Parktronic) .......................................... 279
Parking brake .....................196, 227, 238, 242, 292, 340
PA R K I N G B R A K E - m a l f u n c t i o n
and warning messages ............................................ 302
Power assistance ........................................................... 240
Power closing assist
Doors and trunk lid .................................................... 50
Power head restraints, rear ............................................ 81
Power seats, front
Backrest ........................................................................72
Seat ventilation system ..............................................79
Power windows ...............................................................178
Blocking of rear side window operation ................ 180
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Express opening and closing .................................. 179
Opening and closing .................................................. 45
Synchronizing ........................................................... 180
Problems with your vehicle ........................................... 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio transmitters .........................................................208
Rain sensor
See intermittent wiping ........................................... 161
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................................................ 177
Rear view mirror
Inside, automatic antiglare ..................................... 106
Rear view mirrors .......................................................... 106
Exterior ....................................................................... 107
Interior ........................................................................ 106
Storing mirror positions .......................................... 106
Rear window defroster ...................................................176
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 186
Remote control ................................................................. 28
Battery replacement .................................................363
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......................................... 71Replacement keys
Obtaining ...................................................................... 31
Replacing bulbs ............................................................. 354
Replacing wiper blades ................................................ 370
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................. 15
Reserve key ....................................................................... 30
Reserve warning lamp
Fuel reserve warning ............................................... 293
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 174
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 210
Roof rack ......................................................................... 372
SSEAT BACKREST -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 315
SEAT BELT SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 308
Seat belts ........................................................................... 82
Fastening ......................................................................85
Operation ......................................................................86
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................83
Unfastening .................................................................. 86
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Warning lamp ............................................................296
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 82
Seat heater ........................................................................ 76
Seat ventilation system ................................................... 79
Seats
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 67
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 147
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 146
Shelf below rear window ..............................................327
Side impact airbags ......................................................... 95
Side marker lamp ..........................................................360
Simultaneous use of electronic main key
and KEYLESS-GO-card ............................................... 44
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................................................... 181
Emergency operation ...............................................369
Opening and closing .................................................. 45
Synchronizing ........................................................... 183
Snow chains ....................................................................245
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 210
Spare wheel ....................................................................338
Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ................................................335
Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............ 169
SRS indicator lamp ........................................................293SRS malfunction ............................................................... 92
Standby bulb function ...................................................361
Start lock-out .....................................................................32
Electronic main key .................................................... 32
KEYLESS-GO-card .......................................................32
Starter switch .........................................................222, 224
Starting and turning off the engine ........................... 227
Starting the engine
Electronic main key ................................................. 227
KEYLESS-GO ............................................................. 227
Steering lock
See Starter switch ............................................222, 224
Steering wheel
Easy-entry/exit feature ..............................................66
Storage compartment
Trunk floor ................................................................ 335
Storage compartment in the
rear passenger compartment .................................. 192
Storage compartments and armrests .......................... 188
Center console ........................................................... 190
Glove box .................................................................... 189
Storing mirror positions ............................................... 107
Sun visors ........................................................................ 187
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ...........................90
Synchronizing remote control .................................... 365
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
TTachometer ......................................................................119
Technical data ................................................................388
Electrical system ....................................................... 391
Main dimensions ......................................................392
Rims and tires ...........................................................389
Weights .......................................................................392
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 210
Emergency calls ........................................................ 211
Information ................................................................ 215
Initiating an emergency call manually ................. 213
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 214
TELE AID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 317
Telephone ........................................................................ 128
General notes ............................................................. 201
Incoming call ............................................................. 131
Redialing .................................................................... 130
Telephone book ......................................................... 128
TELEPHONE - FUNCTION -
malfunction and warning messages ......................309
Telephones and two-way radios ...................................208
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................209
Tire inflation pressure ..................................................345Tire inflation pressure monitor ................................... 150
Inquiry of present tire inflation pressure ............. 150
TIRE PRESSURE -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 312
Tire traction ................................................................... 244
Tires ................................................................................ 399
Driving instructions ................................................ 243
Rims and tires .......................................................... 389
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 338
Tire inflation pressure ............................................ 345
Tire replacement ...................................................... 337
Winter driving instructions .................................... 247
Tow-away alarm ................................................................64
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 351
Transmission ................................................................. 229
Traveling abroad ........................................................... 249
Trip computer ................................................................. 134
Trip odometer ................................................................. 119
Trunk .................................................................................53
Opening ........................................................................37
Power closing assist .................................................... 50
Release switch ............................................................. 57
Release/close system ..................................................58
Trunk lid closing feature ...........................................55
Trunk lamp ..................................................................... 371
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Trunk lid
Emergency release ..................................................... 61
Trunk lid release switch ................................................. 57
TRUNK OPEN -
malfunction and warning messages ......................302
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 160
Turn signals .................................................................... 160
Turning off the engine
Electronic main key ..................................................228
KEYLESS-GO ..............................................................228
UUnlocking the vehicle with remote control ................. 36
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO-card ............................... 40VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 187
VEHICLE
See individual settings ............................................ 144
Vehicle jack .....................................................................336
Vehicle keys ...................................................................... 28
Vehicle tools ....................................................................335
Ventilated seats ................................................................ 79
WWarranty coverage ........................................................ 384
WA S H E R F L U I D -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 319
Washing the vehicle ...................................................... 376
What you should know at the gas station ................. 284
Wheels ............................................................................ 337
Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Window curtain airbags ..................................................96
Windshield washer system .......................................... 334
Winter driving ............................................................... 247
Winter driving instructions ......................................... 246
Wiper blades, replacing ............................................... 370
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