
309 Index
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Index
AABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 215
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................229
ABS-SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................234
Adjusting headlamp aim ...............................................278
Adjusting telescoping steering column ........................ 77
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........................................303
Air distribution .............................................................. 124
Air volume ...................................................................... 124
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 64
Airbag OFF indicator lamp ...........................................230
Airbags .............................................................................. 66
Alarm system ............................................................. 42, 44
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ................... 208, 253, 302, 305
Antiglare night position ................................................. 78
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 215
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................229
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 42
Aquaplaning ...................................................................205
Armrest, rear bench ...................................................... 155Ashtray
Center console, front ................................................ 156
Rear seats ................................................................... 157
Aud io system
Anti-theft system .......................................................129
Button and soft key operation ................................. 130
Cassette mode ............................................................ 135
CD changer .................................................................140
CD mode ..................................................................... 139
Operating and display elements .............................128
Operating safety ........................................................127
Operation .................................................................... 131
Operation – audio and telephone ...........................127
Radio mode ................................................................ 133
Telephone operation .................................................143
Audio systems ...................................................................93
Cassette player ............................................................95
CD player ......................................................................94
Radio .............................................................................93
Automatic central locking ..............................................37
Automatic climate control ............................................120
Air distribution ..........................................................124
Air recirculation ........................................................125
Air volume .................................................................. 124

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Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 164
Gasoline
Additives ....................................................................305
Fuel requirements ....................................................304
Premium unleaded ...................................................304
General notes on the central locking system .............. 27
Glove box ......................................................................... 153HHazard warning flasher switch ....................................119
Head restraints
Front ............................................................................. 51
Rear ............................................................................... 52
Removal ........................................................................ 51
Headlamp cleaning system ...........................................116
Headlights ........................................................................114
Heated seats ..................................................................... 55
Hood .................................................................................249
IIdentification labels ...................................................... 297
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 152
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...................84
Individual settings ......................................................... 106
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 74
Installation ................................................................... 76
Information call
See Tele Aid ...............................................................178
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 82
Activating display .......................................................85
Indicator lamps ............................................................84
Instrument lamps ............................................................. 85
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 152
Interior lighting .............................................................. 150JJump starting ................................................................. 268

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Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
PARKING BRAKE ......................................................236
REMOVE KEY ............................................................242
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. .........................................240
TELE AID ....................................................................244
WASHER FLUID ........................................................243
Malfunction message memory .................................... 104
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof ...................284
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 33
Memory
Recalling ................................................................ 49, 80
Storing .......................................................................... 48
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 79
Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 79
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 78
Multicontour seat ............................................................ 54
Multifunction display ...................................................... 88
Engine oil level indicator ........................................... 92
FSS (Flexible service system) ................................... 92
Setting the audio volume ......................................... 108
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 92
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 92
Multifunction steering wheel ........................................ 88
NNavigation system - Multifunction display ................ 101
Night security illumination .......................................... 115OOn-board diagnostic system ........................................ 226
Operator’s Manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator .......................................86
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ......................................................................33
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ........................ 162
Parking ........................................................................... 203
Parking brake ..................... 156, 190, 200, 203, 227, 260
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 ............................................ 236
Power assistance ........................................................... 202
Power seats, front ............................................................. 45
Backrest ........................................................................53

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Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Power windows ............................................................... 146
Express opening and closing .................................. 147
Opening and closing .................................................. 32
Synchronizing ........................................................... 147
Problems with your vehicle ........................................... 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio transmitters ......................................................... 174
Rain sensor ......................................................................118
Rear seats
Split folding backrest ............................................... 159
Rear view mirrors
Exterior ......................................................................... 79
Inside ............................................................................ 78
Rear window defroster .................................................. 124
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 151
Remote control ................................................................. 28
Battery replacement ................................................. 281
REMOVE KEY - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................242
Replacing bulbs ..............................................................273
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................285Reporting Safety Defects ................................................. 15
Reserve key ....................................................................... 26
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ....................125
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ...............................................................178
Roof rack ......................................................................... 287
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................72
Seat belts ........................................................................... 57
Fastening ......................................................................59
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................58
Unfastening .................................................................. 61
Warning lamp ........................................................... 230
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 57
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 109
Setting the audio volume ..............................................108
Shelf below rear window ............................................. 246
Side marker lamp .......................................................... 277
Ski sack ........................................................................... 168