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Adaptive Transmission Control 
(ATC)174
Airbags175
Automatic Stability Control plus 
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic 
Stability Control (DSC)175
Radio reception176
Safety belt tensioner176
Interior rearview mirror 
with automatic dimming 
feature177
Rain sensor178
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)179
Self-diagnostics180
Xenon lamps181
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Engine data184
Dimensions185
Weights186
Capacities187
Electrical system188
V-belts188 
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Everything from A to Z192
Owner service procedures199
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Cargo 
loading108 
securing108 
Caring for the vehicle's 
finish143 
Cassette operation, refer to 
the Radio Owner's Manual 
Catalytic converter113 
CBC (Cornering Brake 
Control)21,116 
CD operation, refer to the 
Radio Owner's Manual 
Cellular phone104,121 
refer also to the separate 
Owner's Manual 
Center (high-mount) brake 
lamp157 
Center 3-point-safety belt in 
the rear106 
Center armrest102 
Central locking system34 
button38 
Changing a wheel159 
Changing tires159 
Check Control77 
Child restraint systems56 
Child seat56 
Child seat security62 
Cigarette lighter105 
Cleaning headlamps72 
Cleaning windshield71 
Clock78 Clock, refer also to the Radio 
or Onboard Monitor 
Owner's Manual 
Clothes hooks105 
Cockpit16 
Code, refer to the Radio 
Owner's Manual 
Coin box, cup holder103 
Combination switch70 
Compression184 
Computer77 
Computer, refer also to the 
Onboard Monitor Owner's 
Manual 
Configure settings54 
Consumption79 
Consumption display76 
Contents10 
Convenience operation 
sliding/tilt sunroof34 
windows34 
Coolant119,137,187 
antifreeze119 
Coolant temperature 
gauge76 
Cooling system187 
Copyright4 
Cornering Brake Control 
(CBC)21,116 
Cruise control73 
Cruising range79 
Curb weight186 
Current, check indicator20 
D 
Data 
dimensions185 
engine184 
technical184 
weights186 
Daytime-driving lamp87 
DBC (Dynamic Brake 
Control)116 
Deep water113 
Defroster, rear 
window92,100 
Defrosting the 
windows94,99 
Digital clock78 
Dimensions185 
Dipstick135 
Disc brakes117 
Displacement184 
Display lighting87 
Displays18 
Distance warning81 
Diversity Antenna 
system176 
Divided rear backrest106 
Door key32 
Door locks, care119 
Doors 
emergency operation34 
remote control35 
unlocking and locking34 
DOT Quality Grades123 Draft-free 
ventilation93,100 
Drive belts188 
Driving hints113 
Driving in winter119 
Driving lamps87 
DSC (Dynamic Stability 
Control)22,82,175 
Dynamic Brake Control 
(DBC)116 
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC)22,82,175 
E 
Electric power seat50 
Electric power windows44 
Electrical accessories, 
failure166 
Electrical system188 
Electronic vehicle 
immobilizer33 
Elements of operation16 
Emergency operation 
doors34 
fuel filler door167 
slidling/tilt sunrrof167 
Energy Control75 
Engine compartment132 
Engine coolant137,187 
Engine data184  
         
        
        
     
        
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Interior motion 
sensor36,43 
Interior rearview mirror53 
automatic dimming 
feature53,177 
Interlock63 
Intermittent wipe70 J 
Jack159 
Jump-starting168 K 
Key Memory54 
Keys32 
with remote control32 L 
Lamp switch87 
Lamps152 
LAMPS ON warning87 
Lashing eyes108 
LATCH attachment of the 
child seat60 
Leather care145 
Length185 
License plate lamp, bulb 
replacement157 
Lift the floor panel up and 
hook it41 Light switch87 
Light-alloy wheel127 
Lighter105 
Loads, securing108 
Load-securing devices108 
Louvers90,96 
Low beams87 
bulb replacement153 
Lug bolts161 
Lug wrench160 
Luggage compartment41 
capacity186 
floor mat41 
remote control37 
secure separately39 
Luggage compartment 
lamps, bulb 
replacement158 
Luggage compartment 
lid39 
emergency release39 
Luggage compartment 
lighting39 
Luggage rack109 
Lumbar support49 
M 
M+S tires126 
Maintenance76 
Malfunction displays77 
Manual transmission66 Manually controlled 
recirculated-air99 
Memory51 
MFL (Multi-function steering 
wheel)24 
Microfilter93,166 
Mirror memory51 
Mirrors52 
Mobile phones121 
Modifications, 
technical6,148 
Multi-function steering 
wheel (MFL)24 
N 
Navigation system, refer to 
the Onboard Monitor 
Owner's Manual 
Neckrest48 O 
OBD interface socket149 
Obstruction protection44 
Odometer75 
Oil 
additives135 
capacity187 
consumption135 
dipstick135 
quality136 
specifications136 
viscosity136 Oil change intervals, refer to 
the Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet/
Warranty and Service 
Guide Booklet 
Oil filter change187 
Oil level 
check135 
indicator lamp20 
Oil pressure, indicator 
lamp20 
OILSERVICE76 
Onboard tool kit152 
Opening and closing 
from the inside38 
from the outside34 
Outside temperature 
display78 
P 
Paint blemishes142 
Paint, care142 
Paintwork 
minor repairs143 
waxing143 
Park Distance Control 
(PDC)81 
Parking aid81 
Parking brake65 
Parking lamps88 
Parking, winter120  
         
        
        
     
        
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Switching off the engine64 
Symbols4,164 
Synthetic oils136 T 
Tachometer75 
Tail lamp assembly, bulb 
replacement155 
Tail lamps155 
Tank capacity187 
Technical data184 
Technical 
modifications6,148 
Telephone hookup104 
Telephone, refer also to the 
separate Owner's Manual 
Temperature display 
outside temperature78 
Temperature gauge 
engine coolant76 
Temperature 
layering93,100 
Temperature, 
adjusting92,98 
Thigh support 
adjustment49 
Third brake lamp157 
Three-point-safety belt in the 
rear106 
Through-loading 
system106 Tilt sensor alarm 
system36,43 
remote control36 
Tire 
codes125,127 
condition122 
damage122 
inflation 
pressure27,122 
replacement123 
rotation124 
tread122 
Tire pressure 
checking27 
monitoring85,179 
Tire Pressure Control 
(RDC)85,179 
Tire Quality Grading123 
Tools152 
Torque184 
Towing eyelets169 
Towing the vehicle169 
Track185 
Traction Control System, 
refer to DSC82 
Transmission66 
Transmitter key32 
Transporting children 
safely60 
Tread depth, tires122 
Tread wear indicator122 Trip odometer75 
Trunk lid, refer to luggage 
compartment lid 
Turn signal indicator23,70 
bulb replacement154 
Turning radius185 
Two-way radios121 
U 
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading123 
Used batteries165 V 
Vacuum cleaner105 
Vanity mirror, bulb 
replacement158 
V-belts188 
Vehicle battery163,188 
Vehicle care 
exterior142 
interior144 
Vehicle Identification 
Number (VIN)139 
Vehicle immobilizer33 
Vehicle painting142 
Vehicle starting63 
Vehicle storage147 
Vehicle vacuum cleaner, 
attaching105 
Vehicle weight186 Ventilation90,93,96 
draft-free93,100 
Vinyl upholstery, care144 
Voice recognition24 
W
 
Warning flashers25 
Warning lamp "Please fasten 
safety belts"21 
Warning lamps20 
Warning messages77 
Warning triangle25 
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet140 
Washer fluids134,187 
Washer nozzles, 
adjusting134 
Washer reservoir, filling134 
Washer system70 
Washing your vehicle141 
Water on roadways113 
Waxing, paintwork143 
Wear indicator in the 
tires122 
Weights186 
Wheel lug wrench159 
Wheel rims125,127 
Wheel, changing159 
Wheelbase185 
Wheels and tires125,127 
Width185