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Automatic transmission with Steptronic
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D Drive (automatic shift program)This position is designed for driving
under all normal operating conditions.
All forward gears are available and the
ATC is fully operational."Kickdown"You will get maximum vehicle perfor-
mance in the "kickdown" mode.
To activate this mode, depress the
accelerator pedal beyond the full-
throttle position, at which a resistance
point must be overcome.
M/S Manual mode and Sport
ProgramShifting from D into M/S activates the
Sport Program. This is indicated by
"SD" in the gear selection display. This
position is recommended for a perfor-
mance-oriented driving style.
With the first brief touch, the automatic
transmission shifts from the Sport
Program to the manual mode.
Whenever you tap the selector lever
forward in the "+" direction, the trans-
mission shifts up. Whenever the lever is
moved back in the "Ð" direction, the
transmission shifts down. M1 to M5
appear in the gear indicator.463de062
Upshifts or downshifts will only be
carried out by the ATC at appropriate
engine speeds and road speeds. If the
engine speed is too high, for instance,
a downshift will not be executed. The
gear selected will appear briefly in the
instrument cluster followed by the
current gear.
To accelerate quickly in the
manual mode (to pass another
vehicle), shift down manually or employ
the "kickdown" mode.<
Shifting from M/S to the selector lever
positions P, R and N is possible only by
going through D.
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Everything from A to ZRemote control35
Removal from service of the
vehicle147
Removing condensation
from the windows94
Reporting safety defects7
Restraint system54
Retaining straps40
Reverse17,64
Roll-up cover107
Roof load capacity186
Roof luggage rack111
Rubber parts121 S
Safety belt height
adjustment53
Safety belt tensioners175
Safety belts53
height adjustment53
Safety defects, reporting7
Safety feature43
Safety lock buttons38
Seat
electric power48
mechanical46
Seat adjustment46
Seat heating100
Seat memory49
Securing cargo110
Securing loads110 Selector lever, automatic
transmission65
Self-defrosting mirrors51
Self-diagnostics179
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
(US models)140
Service Interval Display74
Setting the temperature98
Shiftlock65
Side airbags58
Side impact Head Protection
System58
Side lamps87
bulb replacement154
Ski bag106
Skid control122
Sliding/tilt sunroof44
close in the event of an
electrical short166
convenience operation34
Slippery roads122
Snow chains121
Socket104
for electrical
appliances104
for flashlights104
for vacuum cleaner104
refer also to power
outlet105
Space-saver spare tire159 Spare key32,35
with radio remote
control32,35
Spare tire159
Spark plugs188
Speaker103
Speed control71
Speedometer18
Sports seat48
Sports steering wheel25
Starting assistance167
Starting
problems115,167
Starting the engine61
Steel wheels129
Steering123
Steering wheel lock61
Steering wheel,
adjusting50
Steptronic65
Stereo system Ð harman
kardon101
Stopping the vehicle62
Storage compartments102
Storing the vehicle147
Stroke184
Summer tires127
Sun visors51
Sunroof44
Switching off the engine62
Symbols4,163 Synthetic oils136
T
Tachometer73
Tail lamps156
bulb replacement156
Tailgate
emergency release166
Tailgate lamp, bulb
replacement157
Tank capacity187
Technical data184
Technical
modifications6,148
Telephone
refer to the separate
Owner's Manual
Telephone hookup103
Temperature adjustment98
Temperature display,
outside temperature76
Temperature gauge, engine
coolant74
Temperature
layering93,100
Thigh support area,
adjusting48
Third brake lamp157
Tilt alarm42
Tilt sensor alarm system36
remote control36
Tire changing159
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Everything from A to Z
197n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Tire codes127
Tire damages124
Tire inflation
pressure28,124
Tire Pressure Control
(RDC)85,178
Tire pressure
monitoring85,178
Tire Quality Grading125
Tire replacement125,126
Tire specifications129
Tire tread124
Tools152
Torque184
Tow fittings168
Tow starting168
Towing168
Track185
Traction Control System,
refer to DSC79
Transmission64
Transporting children
safely58
Tread depth, tires124
Trip odometer73
Trunk38
Turn signal
indicator23,68,154
bulb replacement154
Turning radius185
Two-way radios123
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading125
Used batteries164 V
Vacuum cleaner,
connecting104
Vanity mirror51
bulb replacement158
Vehicle battery162,188
Vehicle care
exterior142
interior144
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)139
Vehicle immobilizer33
Vehicle painting142
Vehicle removal from
service147
Vehicle storage147
Vehicle weight186
Ventilation90,93,96
draft-free93,100
Vinyl upholstery, care144
Voice recognition24,25 W
Warning lamps20
Warning messages75
Warranty and Service Guide
(Canadian models)140 Washer fluids134
Washer nozzles134
Washer reservoir, filling134
Washing your car141
Water on roadways
deep water115
Waxing, paintwork143
Weights186
Wheel changing159
Wheel lug wrench159
Wheel rims127
Wheel stud wrench159
Wheelbase185
Wheels and tires127,129
Width185
Windows, convenience
operation34
Windshield washer nozzle
adjustment134
Windshield washer reservoir,
filling134,187
Windshield wiper68
blade replacement152
Winter operation121
Winter tires127,128
Wiper blade
replacement152
Wiper system68
Work in the engine
compartment130
X
Xenon lamp154,180