
387 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Coolant temperature gauge ..........................................  137
Cruise control ................................................................. 268
Cup holder ......................................................................  210
DDashboard .........................................................................  22
Door control panel ...........................................................  20
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 257EEasy-entry/exit feature ...................................................  47
Electronic key ...................................................................  29
Electronic main key
Changing batteries ...................................................  351
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 353
Electronic stability program (ESP)..............................  274
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 228
Emergency engine shut-down ..................................... 353
Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ............ 354
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR).........................  71
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................  40
Engine oil consumption ................................................  142Engine oil level indicator ..............................................  141
Express opening and closing (power windows) ........  197
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 143
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 145
Exterior lamps ...............................................................  345
Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror ...  350
Bulbs for high and low beam .................................  347
Headlamp assembly .................................................  346
High mounted stop lamp .........................................  350
License plate lamps .................................................  349
Parking and standing lamp ....................................  347
Replacing bulbs ........................................................  345
Side marker lamp, front ..........................................  350
Taillamp assemblies ................................................  348
Turn signal lamp ......................................................  347
Exterior mirror adjustment ............................................ 90
Exterior mirror, front passenger side, 
parking position ..........................................................  91
FFirst aid kit ......................................................................  310
Flat tire
See Changing wheels ..............................................  327
Flexible service system (FSS) ......................................  138 

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data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Center console .............................................................  24
Dashboard ....................................................................  22
Door control panel ......................................................  20
Overhead control panel..............................................  21
Interior............................................................................. 206
Interior lighting.............................................................. 203
JJack................................................................................... 323
Jump starting .................................................................. 338KKeys, changing battery..................................................  351LLamps, exterior
Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 350
Layout of poly-V-belt drive............................................  371
Lighter .............................................................................  213
Loading instructions 
(Vehicle with enlarged cargo area) ........................  218
Locator lighting ..............................................................  147Locking the vehicle with remote control...................... 33
Low beams
See Exterior lamp switch ......................................... 143
Luggage cover – removal and installation .................  217
MMaintenance ..................................................................  227
Malfunction/warning message memory ....................  119
Manual seat................................................................. 51, 55
Manual transmission....................................................  244
Mechanical key................................................................. 35
Memory function.............................................................. 93
Mirror, exterior, parking position, 
front passenger side ...................................................  91
Multifunction display .................................................... 102
Coolant temperature ................................................. 106
Engine oil level indicator ......................................... 106
FSS............................................................................... 106
Individual settings ....................................................  121
Tire inflation pressure monitor .............................. 106
Trip and main odometer .......................................... 106
Vehicle speed ............................................................. 106
Multifunction steering wheel ....................................... 102 

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Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Unfastening ..................................................................  66
Warning lamp ............................................................ 288
Seat belts and integrated restraint system ..................  62
Seats
Front seat adjustment ................................................  48
Heated seat ..................................................................  58
Manual seat .................................................................  51
Memory ........................................................................  93
Selective locking
See Central locking system .......................................  31
Self-test BabySmart
TM without special child seat 
installed ........................................................................  69
Setting the audio volume..............................................  136
Side impact airbags .........................................................  75
Side marker lamp........................................................... 350
Sliding/pop-up roof
Opening and closing...................................................  34
Synchronizing ........................................................... 202
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 228
Spare wheel, storage compartment.............................  321
Split folding rear seat bench ........................................  215
Standby bulb function ................................................... 350
Start lock-out.....................................................................  30
Starter switch ................................................................. 240
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 242Steering lock
See starter switch .....................................................  240
Steering wheel
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 47
STEERING WHEEL ADJUST. - 
malfunction and warning messages .....................  308
Steering wheel adjustment
electrical ....................................................................... 88
manual .......................................................................... 87
Storage compartments and armrests .......................... 206
Storing mirror positions.................................................. 90
Storing seat positions ...................................................... 50
Stowing things in the vehicle.......................................  311
Sun visors.......................................................................  205
Sunshade for panorama sliding/pop-up roof.............  199
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .......................... 70
TTechnical data ................................................................  373
Electrical system .......................................................  376
Main Dimensions ......................................................  376
Rims – Tires ...............................................................  374
Weights .......................................................................  376
Tele Aid ...........................................................................  228 

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Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Emergency calls ........................................................ 229
Information ................................................................ 233
Initiating an emergency call ...................................  231
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 232
Telephone .........................................................................  111
Incoming call .............................................................. 115
Redialing ..................................................................... 113
Telephone book ..........................................................  111
Telephone, general ........................................................ 220
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 226
Telescoping steering column - 
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 308
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 227
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 335
Tires
Rims and tires ...........................................................  374
Tool kit
See Vehicle tools and air pump .............................. 322
Tow-away alarm ................................................................  46
Towing the vehicle .........................................................  341
Transmission selector lever, 
manually unlocking .................................................. 344
Trip computer .................................................................. 117
Trunk .................................................................................  41
Trunk lid emergency release  ......................................... 43
UUnlocking the vehicle with remote control ................. 33VVanity mirrors ...............................................................  205
VEHICLE (audio and central locking system) ...........  132
Vehicle keys ...................................................................... 28
Vehicle tools and air pump ..........................................  322WWa r n i n g  l a m p s
See Malfunction and indicator lamps in the 
instrument cluster...............................................  282
What you should know at the gas station .................  278
Wheel bolts ....................................................................  332
Wheels ............................................................................  324
Rims and tires ........................................................... 374
Where to find it ................................................................  13
Window curtain airbag....................................................  76
Windows
See Power windows...................................................  197
Windshield washer system ..........................................  320