
375 Consumer information
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Tempera t u re
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire‘s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
Wa r n i n g !
The temperature grade for this tire is established
for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause excessive heat build up
and possible tire failure.
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379 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 306
Flat tire
See Changing wheels ...............................................324
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 132
Front airbags .................................................................... 67
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation ......................................... 159
Front seat adjustment ..................................................... 46
Fuel filler flap, manual release ...................................349
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................282
Fuse box .......................................................................... 308
Fuses ................................................................................ 307GGarage door opener ....................................................... 221
Global locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 31
Glove box ......................................................................... 195
HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 147
Head restraints
Rear seat ....................................................................... 53
Head restraints, front seats
Removal and installation ...........................................50
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 141
Headlamp mode .............................................................. 138
Heated seats ......................................................................52
High beams
See Combination switch .......................................... 142IIdentification labels ...................................................... 363
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ................ 278
Individual settings ......................................................... 115
"CONVENIENCE" ......................................................128
"INSTRUMENT CLUSTER" ....................................... 118
"LIGHTING" ................................................................ 122
"VEHICLE" ................................................................. 125
Infant and child restraint systems ................................77
Child seat mounts ....................................................... 81
Installation ................................................................... 79
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381 Index
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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383 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Storage compartment under trunk floor ....................209
Storage compartments and armrests .......................... 194
Storing mirror positions ................................................. 85
Storing seat positions ...................................................... 48
Stowing things in the vehicle ...................................... 307
Sun visors ....................................................................... 193
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ......................... 65
TTailgate .............................................................................. 40
Technical data ................................................................ 365
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 228
Emergency calls ........................................................ 229
Information ................................................................ 233
Initiating an emergency call ................................... 231
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 232
Telephone ........................................................................ 105
Incoming call ............................................................. 109
Redialing .................................................................... 107
Telephone book ......................................................... 105Telephone, general ........................................................ 220
Telephones and two-way radios .................................. 226
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ............................... 227
Tire inflation pressure ................................................. 329
Tool kit ............................................................................. 319
Tow-away alarm ................................................................44
Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 335
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................................................. 338
Trip computer ..................................................................111
UUnlocking the vehicle with remote control .................33VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 193
Vehicle keys ......................................................................28
Vehicle tools .................................................................... 319
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