
2 Contents
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
Individual settings.........................  121
Setting the audio volume..............  136
Coolant temperature gauge ..........  137
Flexible service system (FSS) ......  138
Engine oil level indicator ..............  141
Engine oil consumption ................  142
Exterior lamp switch .....................  143
Headlamp mode .............................  144Night security illumination .........  146
Locator lighting ..........................  147
Headlamp cleaning system ..........  147
Combination switch ......................  148
Hazard warning flasher switch .... 151
Climate control ..............................  152
Automatic climate control............  160
Front center console storage 
compartment ventilation ..........  171
Rear passenger compartment 
adjustable air outlets ...............  172
Operation Audio and 
telephone ...................................  173
Operating safety ............................  173
Operating and display elements ..  174
Button and soft key operation ......  176
Component malfunctions .............  195
Power windows ..............................  197
Sunshade for panorama 
sliding/pop-up roof ..................  199
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof ....  200
Interior lighting .............................  203
Sun visors .......................................  205
Vanity mirrors................................  205Interior............................................. 206
Storage compartments 
and armrests  ..............................206
Glove box ..................................... 207
Cup holder ......................................  210
Ashtrays ..........................................  211
Lighter .............................................  213
Parcel net in front passenger 
footwell .......................................  214
Split folding rear seat bench ........  215
Luggage cover – removal 
and installation .........................  217
Loading instructions (vehicle 
with enlarged cargo area) ........  218
Cellular telephone .........................  219
Telephone, general ........................ 220
Garage door opener .......................  221
DrivingControl and operation of 
radio transmitters ..................... 226
The first 1 000 miles 
(1 500 km) ................................. 227 

20 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Door control panel1Door handle, pull to open, see page 36
2Memory function (optional), for storing seat, 
steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror 
settings, see page 93
3Front seat adjustment switch (optional), see page 48
4Steering wheel adjustment switch (optional), 
see page 88
5Power window switch, see page 197 

26 Contents - Operation
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and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
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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 

47 Easy-entry/exit feature
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Easy-entry / exit feature 
(only vehicles with memory function)
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated the steering 
wheel tilts upwards and the driver’s seat moves 
rearwards, when removing the electronic key from the 
starter switch or when opening the driver’s door and the 
electronic key in starter switch position 0 or 1.
This allows easier entry into and exit from the vehicle 
when the driver’s door is opened.
The easy-entry /exit feature can be switched on or off in 
the individual setting menu “CONVENIENCE” –
“EASY-ENTRY FEATURE ACTIVATE”, see page 134.
When the electronic key is inserted in the starter switch 
and the driver’s door is closed, the steering wheel and 
the driver’s seat return to the last position set for it.
Wa r n i n g !
You must ensure that no one can become trapped 
or injured by the moving steering wheel when the 
easy-entry / exit feature is activated and the 
driver’s door is being opened or the electronic key 
removed from the starter switch. Do not leave 
children unattended in the vehicle, or with access 
to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle 
equipment may cause serious personal injury. 

50 Seats
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and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Adjust the head restraint angle by hand. Push or pull 
the head restraint in direction of arrow.Storing seat positions:
(only vehicles with memory function)
The steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror 
position are stored together with the seat position.
See page 93 for notes on the memory function. For 
recalling a stored seat / head restraint / steering wheel /
and exterior rear view mirror position see page 94. 

88 Steering wheel adjustment
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and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Steering wheel adjustment (electrical)
(optional)
To adjust the steering wheel position, turn the electronic 
key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. With the driver’s 
door open, the steering wheel can also be operated with 
the electronic key removed or in starter switch 
position 0.The switch is located on the driver’s door.
1Steering column, lengthen or shorten column
Move the switch to the front or rear.
2Steering column, height
Move the switch up or down.
Note:
The steering wheel adjustment can be stored together 
with the seat and exterior mirror adjustment.
See page 93 for notes on the memory function.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could 
cause the driver to lose the control of the vehicle.When leaving the vehicle always remove the 
electronic key from the starter switch and lock your 
vehicle.The steering wheel adjustment feature can also be 
operated with the driver’s door open. Do not leave 
children unattended in the vehicle, or with access 
to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle 
equipment may cause serious personal injury. 

90 Rear view mirrors
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and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Exterior rear view mirrors
The buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch. 
The memory button (4) is located on the driver’s door.Exterior rear view mirror adjustment
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 
or 2.
Push button to select mirror to be adjusted:
Driver’s side – Push button (1).
Passenger side – Push button (2).
Push the adjustment button (3) up, down, left or right 
according to the setting desired.
Notes:
The exterior rear view mirrors have electrically heated 
glass. The heater switches on automatically, depending 
on outside temperature.
If an exterior mirror housing is forcibly pivoted from its 
normal position, it must be repositioned by applying 
firm pressure until it snaps into place.
Storing rear view mirror positions in memory
(only vehicles with memory function)
The exterior rear view mirror positions are stored in 
memory with the seat / steering wheel adjustment and 
can be recalled when necessary. See page 93 for notes 
on the memory function.
Wa r n i n g !
Exercise care when using the passenger side 
exterior mirror. The mirror surface is convex 
(outwardly curved surface for a wider field of 
view). Objects in mirror are closer than they 
appear. Check your inside rear view mirror or 
glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
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93 Memory function
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Memory function (optional)
The memory and stored position buttons are located on 
the doors.
1Memory button, used to store selected positions 
which can be retrieved by pressing
2Stored position button
Turn to position “1”, “2”, or “3”Together with the driver’s seat position you can store 
the positions for steering wheel and exterior rear view 
mirrors.
For the front passenger you can store the seat position.
Three stored positions for the driver’s seat are available 
for each of the two electronic keys.
This is only possible if you select “ON” in the menu, 
“SETTINGS KEY-DEPENDENT”, see under individual 
setting menu “CONVENIENCE” – “SETTINGS KEY-
DEPENDENT”, see page 134.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not activate the memory function while driving. 
Activating the memory function while driving 
could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.