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Choosing global or selective mode on remote control
Press and hold transmit buttons ‹ and Œ
simultaneously for five seconds to reprogram the
remote control. Battery check lamp will blink two times
indicating the completed mode change.Opening the trunk
Press the transmit button Š until the trunk lid is
open.
Important!
Do not place remote control in trunk since trunk is
locked when the lid is closed if the vehicle is centrally
locked.
Note:
If the trunk was previously locked separately, it will
remain locked. See page 39.
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36 Central locking system
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When you lock the vehicle, both door lock buttons
should move down. If any one stays up, the respective
door is not properly closed.
You should then unlock the vehicle, open and reclose
this door, and lock the vehicle again. Each individual
door can be locked with door lock button – the driver’s
door can only be locked when it is closed.
If the vehicle has previously been locked from the
outside, only the door being opened from the inside will
unlock, and the alarm will come on. The other door, the
trunk, the interior storage compartments, and fuel filler
flap remain locked.Notes:
In case of a malfunction in the central locking system
the doors can be locked and unlocked individually.
To lock, turn key in driver’s door lock to position 3 or
push down lock buttons.
To unlock, turn key in driver’s door lock to position 2 or
pull inside door handles.
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46 Seats
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Storing position in memory
6Memory button
7Position buttons “1”, “2” and “3”
After the seat and head restraint are positioned, push
memory button (6), release, and within 3 seconds push
position button “1”. Two additional sets of positions
may be stored into memory using position buttons “2”
and “3”.Using the same position button, the steering wheel
position and exterior rear view mirror positions will
also be stored together with the seat position. For
adjusting steering wheel and mirrors see page 70.
Recalling stored positions
Press position button “1”, “2” or “3” and hold until seat/
head restraint/steering wheel/exterior rear view mirror
movement has stopped.
Note:
For safety reasons, the seat/head restraint/steering
wheel/exterior rear view mirror movement stops after
releasing the position button.
3
2
1
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1
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91 Automatic climate control
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Air volume control for left air outlet, turn left to
open.
2Air volume control for center air outlets, turn left to
open.
3Air volume control for right air outlet, turn left to
open.
4Center air outlets, adjustable
5Side air outlet, left and right, adjustable
Push-buttons for center air outlets
6Heated air supply
7Non-heated/cooled air supply
Basic mode:
None of the push-buttons (6 or 7) is pressed.
8Display and controls, see page 92The system is always at operational readiness, except
when manually switched off.
The automatic climate control only operates with the
engine running.
The temperature selector should be left at the desired
temperature setting. The temperature selected is
reached as quickly as possible.
The system will not h eat or cool a ny quicker by setting a
higher or lower temperature.
The automatic climate control removes considerable
moisture from the air during operation in the cooling
mode. It is normal for water to drip on the ground
through ducts in the underbody.
Important!
This vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner system
that uses R-134a (HFC: hydrofluorocarbon) as a
refrigerant. Repairs should always be performed by a
qualified technician, and refrigerant should be collected
in a recovery system for recycling.
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93 Automatic climate control
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Basic setting - automatic mode
Press U button for automatic mode.
Simultaneously press both f and gbuttons for
temperature setting of 72°F.
Air volume and distribution are controlled
automatically.
This setting can be used all year around.Economy
The function of this setting corresponds to the
automatic mode. However, because the air conditioning
compressor will not engage (fuel savings), it is not
possible to air condition in this setting.
Press S button to activate.
Press S button once again to return to previous
setting.
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100 Audio system
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10Soft keys for
radio band selection, see page 104
tone controls, see page 102
scan, see page 105
11Tape mode selector, see page 106
Anti-theft system
If the power supply to the
radio has been
interrupted,“CODE” will
appear on the display when it
is next switched on. The radio
will only work after the five-digit code has been entered
using the buttons on the right-hand control panel.The code number is shown on the Radio code card,
supplied with the radio.
Important!
Never leave the Radio code card in the vehicle. Keep it in
a safe place.
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101 Audio system
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Entering the code number
Switch on the radio.“CODE” will appear on the display.
Using the buttons on the alpha-numeric keypad, enter
the five digit code. Confirm by pressing the “OK” key.
If an incorrect code has been entered and confirmed,
“CODE” will reappear on the display. The correct code
must be entered once again.
If an incorrect code is entered
three times, “WAIT” will
appear on the display and the
radio will be locked out for
about 10 minutes.
Note:
Th e lock out time w il l only cou nt d own if th e ra dio is le ft
switched on.Button and soft key operation
In these instructions, the alpha-numeric keypad (right
side of radio face) and the function buttons (left side of
the radio face) are referred to as “buttons” and the four
keys under the display are referred to as “soft keys”
Note:
Do not press directly on the radio display face.
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105 Audio system
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Scan tuning
Press the SC key. Each strong
receivable station on the band
selected will be tuned in for
8 seconds. The first scan will
tune only the stations with a
high signal strength. The second scan will tune every
receivable station. By pressing either the , ,
or buttons, or the “SC” key the scan mode
can be cancelled.
Station memory
Ten stations can be stored in
the AM and FM bands via the
alpha-numeric keypad. The
“0” button corresponds to
location 10. Weatherband
(WB) channels 1 to 7 can be retrieved via the alpha-
numeric keypad and are preset at the factory.Storing stations
Hold the number button down for approximately
2 seconds. The currently displayed frequency is stored
on the selected station button. The storage procedure is
confirmed by a short signal tone.
Retrieving a station from memory
Press the desired station button.
Direct frequency input (AM and FM only)
Select the band. Press the
“ button and enter the
desired frequency using the
alpha-numeric keypad.
Frequencies outside of the
frequency ranges (frequencies specified on page 104)
will not be accepted. The frequency input mode is
cancelled if no button is pressed within 4 seconds.
