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96n
Through-loading system
*
Pull the corresponding lever to release
(arrow).
The backrest moves forward slightly
when released. Reach into the gap and
fold it down.
When folding the backrest back
into its original position always
ensure that the detent engages
securely. A loose backrest might fail to
prevent cargo from entering the
passenger compartment during sudden
braking or evasive maneuvers, posing a
potential hazard to occupants.<
To secure your luggage, use the
luggage nets
* or flexible straps that you
can attach to the fittings at the inner
corners of the luggage compartment.
Refer also to Cargo loading on page 99.
Rear center 3-point belt
*
You can roll up the rear 3-point belt
before folding back the through-loading
system:
>Release the belt and insert its latch in
the recess provided for this purpose
in the rear tray (arrow).
Always use the outer safety belts
to install child-restraint systems.
The center seat belt should only be
used when it is necessary to secure
three child-restraint systems.
Do not attempt to modify child-restraint
systems. If you do this, the protection
provided by these systems could be
impaired.<
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Everything from A to Z
147n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
C
California Proposition
65 Warning120
Capacities143
Car care, refer to the "Caring
for your vehicle" manual
Car key28
Car phone94
refer also to the separate
"Owner's Manual"
Car wash systems, refer to
the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Care of upholstery materials,
refer to the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Cargo loading99
Cassette operation, refer to
the "Radio Owner's
Manual"
CBC (Cornering Brake
Control)18, 73
CD operation, refer to the
"Radio Owner's Manual"
Cellular phone94
refer also to the separate
"Owner's Manual"94 Center (high-mount) brake
lamp128
Center armrest92
Central locking system28
button32
Changing a wheel/tire129
Check Control68
Checking coolant level117
Checking engine oil
level115
Child-restraint systems52
Clean the headlamps63
Cleaning windshield63
Clock68
refer to the "Radio Owner's
Manual"
Cockpit14
Coin box93
Compartments92
Compression ratio140
Computer69
refer also to the "Onboard
Computer Owner's
Manual"69
Configuring individual
settings via Vehicle and
Key Memory55 Consumption70
display67
Convenience operation via
the door lock
sliding/tilt sunroof31
windows31
Coolant117
add117
capacity143
checking level117
Coolant temperature
gauge67
Cooling system including
heater circuit,
capacity143
Copyright4
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)18, 73
Correct sitting posture41
Cover, sun blinds91
Cruise control64
Cruising range70
Cup holder, refer to
beverage holder93
Curb monitor47
Curb weight142
Current check indicator17
D
Data
dimensions141
engine140
weights142
Daytime driving lamps82
DBC (Dynamic Brake
Control)73, 74
Deep water105
Defrost windows and
remove
condensation87, 89
Defroster, rear
window86, 90
Digital clock68
Dimensions141
Dipstick, engine oil115
Displacement140
Display lighting83
Displays15
Distance warning71
Divided rear-seat
backrest96
Door key28
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Everything from A to Z
149n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
I
Ice warning69
Icy roads69
Ignition key28
Ignition lock56
Imprint4
Indicator lamps17
Inflation pressures,
tires24, 107
Inside rearview mirror
automatic dimming
feature49
INSPECTION67
Instrument cluster15
Instrument lighting83
Instruments15
Interface socket for onboard
diagnostics (OBD)121
Interior lamps30, 84
remote control30
Interior motion sensor37
avoiding unintentional
alarms37
deactivate by remote
control30
Interior rearview mirror48
Interlock56
J
Jack129
Jump-starting134 K
Key Memory55
Keys28
with remote control28 L
Lamps and bulbs,
replacement124
Lashing eyes99
LATCH child-restraint
mounting system52
Length141
License plate lamp
bulb replacement128
LIGHTS ON warning82
Litter bag holder93
Load-securing devices99
Lock buttons32
Louvers85
Low beams82
bulb replacement125
Lug wrench129 Luggage compartment35
bulb replacement127
capacity142
floor mat35
floor panel35
Luggage compartment
lid33
bulb replacement127
disconnect from central
locking system33
electrical malfunction33
manual operation33
operate via remote
control30
secure separately33
Luggage compartment
lighting33
Luggage compartment's
interior, emergency
release35
Luggage rack100
Lumbar support43
M
M+S tires111
Maintenance67, 119
Malfunction displays68
Manual operation
doors31
fuel filler door22
luggage compartment
lid33
sliding/tilt sunroof40
Manual seat adjustment42
Manual transmission58
Manually controlled recircu-
lated-air90
MFL (Multifunction steering
wheel)21
Microfilter87, 91
Microphone94
Mirror defrosting48
Mirror memory46
Mirrors48
Modifications,
technical10, 120
Motion sensor, refer to
interior motion sensor
Multifunction steering wheel
(MFL)21
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Everything from A to ZN
Navigation system, refer to
the Radio or Onboard
Computer "Owner's
Manual" O
OBD interface socket121
Odometer66
Oil
additives115
capacity143
consumption115
level, checking115
Oil change intervals, refer to
the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet/
Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet
Oil dipstick115
Oil filter change143
OIL SERVICE67
Onboard Computer, refer to
the "Onboard Computer
Owner's Manual"
Onboard tool kit124 Opening and closing
from the inside32
via the door lock31
via the remote control29
Outlets, ventilation88
Outside temperature
display69
P
Paintwork, refer to the
"Caring for your vehicle"
manual
Park assistant71
Park Distance Control
(PDC)71
Parking aid71
Parking brake58
Parking lamps82
bulb replacement125
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function47
PDC (Park Distance
Control)71
Phone, refer to cellular
phone
Power140
Power windows37
safety switch38
Premium sound system91
Q
Quality Grades, tires108 R
Radiator143
Rain sensor62
RDC (Tire Pressure
Monitor)78
warning lamp17
Reading lamps
front84
rear84
Rear center 3-point belt96
Rear lamps127
Rear reading lamps84
Rear window
defroster86, 90
Rear-seat backrest,
removable96
Rearview mirror48
Recirculated-air mode86
Reclining seat41
Refueling22
Remote control29
Removable rear-seat
backrest96
Reporting safety defects11
Roller sun blind91
Roof weight142
Roof-mounted luggage
rack100
S
Safe with safety belts41
Safety belts45
height adjustment45
Safety defects, reporting11
Safety tires109, 132
Seat adjustment41
Seat heating47
Seat memory46
Seat, manually adjusted42
Seats41
Securing cargo99
Securing child-restraint
system54
Selector lever, automatic
transmission59
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet (US
models)119
Service Interval
Display67, 119
Setting temperature86
Shiftlock59
Side airbags49
Side Impact Head Protection
System49
Sitting correctly with
airbags41
Ski bag97