193 Steering lock
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Important!
If the el ectronic key is lef t in th e steering lock position 0
for an extended period of time, it can no longer be
turned in the lock. In this case, remove electronic key
from steering lock and reinsert.
Caution!
To prevent accelerated battery discharge and a possible
dead battery, always remove the electronic key from the
steering lock. Do not leave th e ele ctronic key in steering
lock position 0.Notes:
A warning sounds when the driver’s door is opened
while the electronic key is in steering lock position 1
or 0.
With the engine at idle speed, the charging rate of the
alternator (output) is limited.
It is therefore recommended that you turn off
unnecessary electrical consumers while driving in stop-
and-go tra f f ic. Th is pre cau tion h elps to avoid draining of
the battery.
Unnecessary strain on the battery and charging system
may be minimized by turning off the following power
consumers, for example: Heated seats, rear window
defroster. In addition, the automatic climate air volume
control should be set to the lowest position.
The steering lock can only be unlocked with the vehicle
battery properly charged and connected.
332 Index
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................228
Operator’s Manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 86
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ...................................................................... 33
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 156
Parking ............................................................................207
Parking brake ..................... 154, 194, 204, 207, 229, 266
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 ............................................239
Power assistance ............................................................206
Power seats, front ............................................................ 45
Backrest ........................................................................ 54
Power windows ............................................................... 146
Express opening and closing .................................. 147
Opening and closing .................................................. 32
Operated with soft top switch ................................. 148
Synchronizing ........................................................... 147
Problems with your vehicle ........................................... 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio transmitters ......................................................... 178
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 118
Rear view mirrors
Exterior ......................................................................... 78
Inside ............................................................................77
Rear window defroster .................................................. 124
Remote control .................................................................28
Battery replacement ................................................ 288
REMOVE KEY - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 245
Replacing bulbs ............................................................. 280
Replacing wiper blade insert ...................................... 299
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................. 15
Reserve key ....................................................................... 26
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ....................125
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 182
Roll bar
Switch ........................................................................... 52
Warning lamp ........................................................... 233
Roller blind
Horizontal ................................................................... 174
Vertical ........................................................................175
