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299 Malfunction and warning messages
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index LAMP SENSOR
* C = Category, see page 285The headlamps will be switched on automatically if the
light sensor malfunctions.
The individual setting menu “LIGHTING”,
“LIGHT CIRCUIT HEADLAMP MODE” can be set to
“MANUAL”. See page 122. It will then be possible to
s witch t he he ad lamp s on and of f us ing t he ex te rior lamp
switch. See page 137 for notes on the exterior lamp
switch. DOOR
* C = Category, see page 285. Line 1 Line 2 C*
LAMP SENSOR VISIT WORKSHOP! 2Line 1 Line 2 C*
DOOR OPEN! 1
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303 Malfunction and warning messages
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index RESTRAINT SYSTEM
* C = Category, see page 285.See page 56 for notes on the seat belts, and page 67 for
notes on the airbags.KEY
* C = Category, see page 285.
1 Key needs possibly to be replaced. Line 1 Line 2 C*
RESTRAINT SYSTEM VISIT WORKSHOP! 1Line 1 Line 2 C*
REPLACE KEY
1
VISIT WORKSHOP! 2
AUTOM. LIGHT ON REMOVE KEY! 1
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333 Jump starting
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index 1Negative (–) under hood terminal
2Positive (+) under hood terminalProceed as follows:
1. Position the vehicle with the charged battery so that
the jumper cables will reach, but never let the
vehicles touch. Make sure the jumper cables do not
have loose or missing insulation.
2. On both vehicles:
•Turn off engine and all lights and accessories,
except hazard warning flashers or work lights.
•Apply parking brake and shift selector lever to
position “P”.
Important!
3. Clamp one end of the first jumper cable to the
positive (+) under hood terminal of the discharged
b atter y and the ot her end to t he positive (+) te rm in al
of the charged battery. Make sure the cable clamps
do not touch any other metal parts.
4. Clamp one end of the second jumper cable to the
grounded negative (–) terminal of the charged
battery and the final connection to the negative (–)
under hood terminal of the disabled vehicle.
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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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380 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 228
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 92
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Center console ............................................................. 24
Dashboard .................................................................... 22
Door control panel ...................................................... 20
Overhead control panel .............................................. 21
Interior ............................................................................ 194
Interior lighting ............................................................. 191
JJack ................................................................................... 320
Jump starting ..................................................................332KKeys, changing battery ................................................. 346
Keys, vehicle ..................................................................... 28
LLamps, exterior
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 344
Lighter ............................................................................ 202
Loading instructions ...................................................... 217
Locator lighting .............................................................. 141
Locking the vehicle with remote control ..................... 33
Low beams
See Exterior lamps ................................................... 339MMaintenance .................................................................. 227
Malfunction and warning messages
STEERING GEAR OIL ............................................... 296
Malfunction/warning message memory .................... 113
Mechanical key .......................................................... 28, 35
Memory function ............................................................. 89
Mirror, exterior, parking position,
front passenger side ...................................................86
Multicontour seat ............................................................. 51
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