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Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
DDashboard ......................................................................... 22
Door control panel ........................................................... 20
Door entry lamps ........................................................... 192
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 253EEasy-entry/exit feature ................................................... 45
Electrical outlet .............................................................. 209
Electronic key ................................................................... 29
Changing batteries ................................................... 346
Electronic main key
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 348
Electronic stability program (ESP) .............................. 270
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 228
Emergency engine shut-down ..................................... 348
Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ............ 349
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 66
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 39Emergency unlocking the tailgate ................................. 41
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 136
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 135
Express opening and closing
(power windows) ....................................................... 186
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 137
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 139
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 339
Additional turn signals
on the exterior mirror ........................................ 345
Bulbs for high and low beam .................................. 341
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 340
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 345
License plate lamps ................................................. 344
Parking and standing lamp ..................................... 341
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 339
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 344
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 342
Turn signal lamp ....................................................... 341
Exterior mirror adjustment ............................................85
Exterior mirror, front passenger side,
parking position ..........................................................86
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Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Multifunction display ...................................................... 96
Coolant temperature ................................................. 100
Engine oil level indicator ......................................... 100
FSS .............................................................................. 100
Individual settings .....................................................115
Tire inflation pressure monitor .............................. 100
Trip and main odometer .......................................... 100
Vehicle speed ............................................................. 100
Multifunction steering wheel ........................................ 96
NNavigation system ...........................................................110
Night security illumination ......................................... 140OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................278
Opening the tailgate ........................................................ 40
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21
PPanic button ......................................................................35
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 203
Parcel net in trunk ........................................................ 208
Parking brake ................................................................ 252
Power windows ............................................................... 185
Blocking of rear door window operation ............... 187
Express opening and closing .................................. 186
Opening and closing ...................................................34
Synchronizing power windows ............................... 187
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7RRadio
See Radio mode ......................................................... 167
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 143
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................................................ 160
Rear window defroster .................................................. 158
Rear window wiper/washer ......................................... 146
Removal and installation
of front seat head restraints ......................................50
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Replacement keys
Obtaining ..................................................................... 29
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 339
Replacing wiper blade insert ....................................... 351
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
REST ................................................................................. 157
Retractable luggage cover and partition net ............. 210
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 228
Roof rack .........................................................................352
SSeat belt nonusage warning system ............................. 57
Seat belts ........................................................................... 56
Fastening ...................................................................... 59
Operation ..................................................................... 61
Unfastening .................................................................. 61
Warning lamp ............................................................284
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 56
Seats
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 46
Heated seat .................................................................. 52
Multicontour seat ........................................................ 51
Power seat .................................................................... 47Selective locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 31
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 130
Side impact airbags .........................................................70
Side marker lamp .......................................................... 344
Ski sack .......................................................................... 203
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................ 188
Opening and closing ...................................................34
Synchronizing ........................................................... 190
SOS-call
See Tele Aid .............................................................. 228
Spare wheel
bolts ............................................................................ 323
Spare wheel, storage compartment ............................. 318
Split rear bench seat ...................................................... 213
Standby bulb function .................................................. 345
Start lock-out .....................................................................30
Starter switch ................................................................. 240
Starting and turning off the engine ........................... 242
STEERING GEAR OIL - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 296
Steering lock
See starter switch ..................................................... 240
Steering wheel
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 45
Steering wheel adjustment (electrical) .........................83
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