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180n
Microfilter/Activated-charcoal filter  Fuel filler door1 Open the hood.
2 Loosen the three fasteners (arrows) 
with a f-turn.
3 Remove the filter cover. 460de156
4 Remove the filter by pulling toward 
the front and install a new one.
5 Position the filter cover and secure it 
with the three fasteners.460de157
Manual release Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol 
(arrow) on the right trim panel of the 
luggage compartment. 46cde041 
     
        
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Everything from A to Z
205n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
upholstery155 
vinyl upholstery154 
wool velour155 
Cargo 
loading114 
securing114 
Caring for the vehicle's 
finish153 
Cassette operation, refer 
also to the Radio Owner's 
Manual 
Catalytic converter121 
CBC (Cornering Brake 
Control)21,123 
CD operation, refer also to 
the Radio Owner's Manual 
Cellular phone111,129 
refer to also the separate 
Owner's Manual 
Center (high-mount) brake 
lamp171 
Center armrest110 
Central locking system34 
button38 
Changing a tire173 
Changing a wheel173 
Check Control83 
Child restraints64 
Child restraint
systems61,64 
Child seat security65 
Child's seat61,64 
Cigarette lighter112 Cleaning headlamps78 
Cleaning windshield77 
Clock84 
Cockpit16 
Code, refer to the radio 
Owner's Manual 
Coin box, cup holder111 
Combination switch76 
Compression196 
Computer83 
refer also to the separate 
Owner's Manual 
Configure settings59 
Consumption85 
Contents10 
Convertible top45 
cleaning and care157 
closing following an 
electrical malfunction181 
compartment panel41 
convenience operation34 
electrical fault181 
emergency closure181 
Coolant127,147,199 
antifreeze127 
Cooling system199 
Copyright4 
Cornering Brake Control 
(CBC)21,123 
Cruise control79 
Cruising range85 
Curb weight198 
Current check indicator20 
D 
Data 
dimensions197 
engine196 
technical196 
weights198 
Daytime-driving lamp 
switch93 
DBC (Dynamic Brake 
Control)124 
Deep water121 
Defrost setting100,105 
Defrostable rear 
window98,106 
Defrosting the 
windows100,105 
Digital clock84 
Dimensions197 
Dipstick145 
Disc brakes125 
Displacement196 
Display lighting93 
Displays18 
Disposal 
batteries178 
engine oil147 
Distance warning87 
Diversity Antenna190 
Door key32 
Door locks, care127 Doors 
emergency operation34 
remote control35 
unlocking and locking34 
DOT Quality Grades133 
Draft-free 
ventilation99,106 
Drive belts200 
Driving hints121 
Driving in winter127 
Driving lamps93 
DSC (Dynamic Stability 
Control)22,88,189 
Dynamic Brake Control 
(DBC)124 
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC)22,88,189 
E 
Electric power windows44 
Electrical accessories, 
failure179 
Electrical system200 
Electronic vehicle 
immobilizer33 
Elements of operation16 
Emergency closure181 
Emergency operation 
convertible top181 
doors34 
fuel filler door180 
Energy Control81  
     
        
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Everything from A to Z
207n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Interlock69 
Intermittent mode, wiper 
system76 J 
Jack173 
Jump-starting183 K 
Key Memory59 
Keys32 
with remote control32 L 
Lamps and bulbs166 
LAMPS ON warning93 
Lashing eyes115 
LATCH attachment of the 
child seat64 
Leather care155 
Length197 
License plate lamp, bulb 
replacement171 
Light-alloy wheels137 
Lighter112 
Loads, securing114 
Load-securing devices115 
Low beam headlamps93 
bulb replacement167 
Lug bolts174 Luggage 
compartment40,41 
capacity198 
emergency release39 
floor panel40 
lid39 
lighting39 
lock separately39 
remote control36 
Luggage compartment 
lamps, bulb 
replacement172 
Luggage rack116 
Lumbar support55 
M 
M+S tires136 
Maintenance82,150 
Malfunction displays83 
Manual convertible top, 
operating45 
Manual transmission72 
Manually controlled 
recirculated-air105 
Memory57 
MFL (Multi-function steering 
wheel)24 
Microfilter99,180 
Mirror memory57 
Mirrors57 
Mobile phones129 Modifications, 
technical6,161 
Motion sensor, interior43 
Mounting child safety 
seat64 
Mounting the roof 
carrier130 
Multi-function steering 
wheel (MFL)24 
N 
Navigation system, refer to 
the radio Owner's Manual O 
OBD interface socket162 
Odometer81 
Oil 
additives145 
capacity199 
consumption145 
dipstick145 
quality146 
specifications146 
viscosity146 
Oil change intervals, see the 
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet (US 
models)/Warranty and 
Service Guide Booklet 
(Canadian models) Oil filter change199 
Oil level 
check145 
indicator lamp20 
Oil pressure, indicator 
lamp20 
OILSERVICE82 
Onboard tool kit166 
Opening and closing 
from the inside38 
from the outside34 
Operating the convertible
top manually in the event 
of an electrical 
malfunction181 
Outside temperature 
display84 
P 
Paint blemishes152 
Paint, care152 
Paintwork 
minor repairs153 
waxing153 
Park Distance Control 
(PDC)87 
Parking brake71 
Parking help87 
Parking lamps94 
Parking, winter128  
     
        
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Everything from A to ZPDC (Park Distance 
Control)87 
Performance196 
Phone, mobile129 
Pocket flashlight107 
Pollen99,106 
Power steering129 
Power windows44 
convenience operation34 
Pressure monitoring, 
tires91,192 
Pressure, tires27,132 Q 
Quality Grades133 R 
Radiator199 
Radio 
reception129,190 
refer also to the separate 
Owner's Manual 
Radio Data System 
(RDS)190 
Rain sensor77,191 
RDC (Tire Pressure 
Control)91,192 
RDS (Radio Data 
System)190 
Rear lamps169 
Rear window 
defroster78,98,106 
Rear-entry assist55 Rearview mirror57 
Recirculated air mode98 
Reclining seat52 
Refueling26 
Remote control35 
Remove condensation, 
windows105 
Replacement keys32 
Reporting safety defects7 
Restraint system61,64 
Reverse17,72 
Rollover protection
system67,68,193 
Roof load capacity198 
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack116 
Rubber seals and 
components127 
S 
Safety belt tensioner190 
Safety belts60 
Safety buttons38 
Safety defects, reporting7 
Seat adjustment52 
Seat heating107 
Seat memory57 
Seat-integrated safety 
belts55 
Seats52 
Securing cargo114 
Securing loads114 Selector lever, automatic 
transmission73 
Self-defrosting mirrors57 
Self-diagnostics192 
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet150 
Service Interval 
Display82,150 
Shiftlock73 
Side airbags61 
Side impact Head Protection 
System61 
Side lamps93 
bulb replacement168 
Sitting properly with 
airbag62 
Ski bag113 
Skid control128 
Slippery roads127 
Snow 
chains127,136,137 
Socket112 
for flashlight112 
for power supplies112 
for vacuum cleaner112 
Spare key32 
Spare tire173 
Spark plugs200 
Speaker111 
Specifications, fuel27 
Speed, average86 
Speedometer18 
Sports seat54 Starting 
problems121,183 
Starting the engine69 
Steel wheels137 
Steering129 
Steering lock69 
Steering wheel57 
adjusting57 
Steptronic73 
Stopping the vehicle70 
Storage compartments110 
Storage facilities110 
Storing your vehicle160 
Stroke196 
Summer tires135 
Sun visors58 
Switching off the engine70 
Symbols4,177 
Synthetic oils146 
T 
Tachometer81 
Tail lamp assembly, bulb 
replacement169 
Tank capacity199 
Tank cover 
unlock in case of electrical 
fault180 
Technical data196 
Technical 
modifications6,161 
Telephone hookup111