
26 Contents - Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
OperationVehicle keys ......................................  28
Start lock-out.....................................  30
General notes on the 
central locking system ...............  30
Central locking system ...................  31
Radio frequency and 
infrared remote control ...............  31
Locking and unlocking ................  33
Choosing global or selective 
mode on remote control ..............  33
Opening and closing windows 
and sliding / pop-up roof 
from outside ..................................  34
Panic button ..................................  35
Mechanical keys ...........................  35
Doors ..................................................  36
Central locking switch ....................  38
Automatic central locking ..............  40
Emergency unlocking 
in case of accident ......................  40
Trunk .................................................  41
Trunk lid emergency release  ........  43
Antitheft alarm system ...................  44Tow-away alarm ...............................  46
Easy-entry/exit feature ..................  47
Front seat adjustment.....................  48
Removal and installation of 
front seat head restraints ..........  54
Front seat backrest 
- locking and unlocking .............  56
Heated seats .....................................  58
Rear seat head restraints ...............  60
Seat belts and integrated 
restraint system ..........................  62
Seat belts ..........................................  62
Seat belt nonusage 
warning system...........................  63
BabySmart
TM airbag 
deactivation system....................  69
Self-test BabySmart
TM without 
special child seat installed ........  69
Supplemental Restraint 
System (SRS) ...............................  70
Emergency tensioning 
retractor (ETR) ............................. 71
Airbags..............................................  72Safety guidelines for the seat 
belt, emergency tensioning 
retractor and airbag....................  80
Infant and child 
restraint systems.........................  82
Steering wheel adjustment 
(manual) .......................................  87
Steering wheel adjustment 
(electrical) ....................................  88
Rear view mirrors ............................  89
Instrument cluster ...........................  96
Multifunction steering wheel, 
multifunction display ...............  102
Trip and main odometer and
sub menu ...................................  106
Audio systems ................................  108
Radio ............................................  108
CD player .....................................  109
Cassette player ...........................  110
Telephone ......................................... 111
Navigation system........................... 116
Trip computer .................................  117
Malfunction/warning
message memory ....................... 119 

183 Audio system
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index The system will switch to 
cassette mode. Track 1 will be 
played and “SIDE 1” 
displayed. Track 1 is the side 
of the cassette which is facing 
upwards. The cassette deck will automatically detect the 
type of tape and switch the equalization automatically. 
A cassette symbol on the display indicates that a tape is 
in the mechanism. This symbol appears in all modes 
except cassette mode.
The cassette will not be ejected when the system is 
switched off or another mode is selected.
If a cassette is in the mechanism, cassette mode can be 
selected by using the   button. 
If no cassette has been inserted, the display will show 
“NO TAPE”.Cassette eject
Press the   button. The display will fold down and 
the cassette will be ejected. Remove the cassette, then 
fold the display back up manually. The system will 
switch back to radio mode automatically.
Notes:
The cassette will not be ejected when the system is 
switched off. If a cassette is not ejected, continue to hold 
the   button for at least 5 seconds to eject the 
cassette.
Important!
If the display is in the down position for more than 
20 seconds, 2 successive beeps will be heard. This will 
continue at 5 second intervals until the display is 
returned to its normal position.
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385 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Index
AAdding engine oil...........................................................  318
Air pump ......................................................................... 322
Airbags ..............................................................................  72
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
Malfunction and warning message........................ 293
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 272
Antitheft alarm system ...................................................  44
Ashtrays...........................................................................  211
Audio system
Button and soft key operation.................................  176
Cassette mode ...........................................................  182
CD changer ................................................................  187
CD mode .....................................................................  186
Operating and display elements.............................  174
Operating safety ........................................................  173
Operation....................................................................  176
Operation Audio and telephone ..............................  173
Radio mode ................................................................  179
Telephone operation .................................................  190Audio systems................................................................. 108
Cassette player ..........................................................  110
CD Player .................................................................... 109
Radio ........................................................................... 108
Automatic central locking .............................................. 40
Automatic climate control ............................................  160
Activated charcoal filter ...........................................  168
Adjustable air outlets, rear passenger 
compartment ......................................................... 172
Air recirculation ........................................................  167
Air volume, manual ..................................................  165
Basic setting...............................................................  164
Defrosting ...................................................................  166
Display and controls .................................................  162
Dust filter....................................................................  164
Economy mode ..........................................................  169
Front center console storage 
compartment ventilation.....................................  171
Residual engine heat utilization .............................  169
Special settings .........................................................  165
Windows fogged up on the outside ........................  166
Automatic transmission ...............................................  246
Fluid level ...................................................................  317
Transmission selector lever, 
manually unlocking ............................................  344