
326 Index
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Index
AABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 218
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231
ABS-SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 237
Adjusting headlamp aim ...............................................285
Adjusting telescoping steering column ........................ 77
Air conditioner refrigerant ........................................... 320
Air distribution .............................................................. 124
Air volume ...................................................................... 124
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 64
Airbag OFF indicator lamp ........................................... 232
Airbags .............................................................................. 67
Alarm system ............................................................. 43, 44
Antenna
Removal ...................................................................... 298
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................... 212, 258, 318, 323
Antiglare night position ................................................. 78
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 218
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 43
Aquaplaning ...................................................................209Armrest, rear bench ....................................................... 156
Ashtray
Center console, front ................................................ 154
Audio system ..................................................................127
Anti-theft system .......................................................129
Button and soft key operation ................................. 130
Cassette mode ............................................................ 135
CD changer ................................................................. 140
CD mode ..................................................................... 139
Operating and display elements .............................128
Operating safety ........................................................127
Operation .................................................................... 131
Operation – audio and telephone ........................... 127
Radio mode ................................................................ 133
Telephone operation ................................................. 143
Audio systems ................................................................... 93
Cassette player ............................................................ 95
CD player ......................................................................94
Radio .............................................................................93
Automatic central locking .............................................. 36
Automatic climate control ............................................ 120
Air distribution .......................................................... 124
Air recirculation ........................................................125
Air volume ..................................................................124
Basic setting ............................................................... 122
Defogging windows ................................................... 123
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 79
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 78
Multicontour seat ............................................................ 55
Multifunction display ...................................................... 88
Engine oil level indicator ........................................... 92
FSS (Flexible service system) ................................... 92
Setting the audio volume ......................................... 108
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 92
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 92
Multifunction steering wheel ........................................ 88
NNavigation system - Multifunction display ................ 101
Night security illumination ..........................................115OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................228
Operator’s Manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 86
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21
PPanic button ......................................................................32
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ........................ 156
Parking ........................................................................... 208
Parking brake .....................154, 194, 204, 208, 229, 266
PARKING BRAKE - malfunction and warning messages
239
Power assistance ........................................................... 206
Power seats, front ............................................................. 45
Backrest ........................................................................ 54
Power windows ............................................................... 146
Express opening and closing .................................. 147
Opening and closing ................................................... 31
Operated with soft top switch ................................. 148
Synchronizing ........................................................... 147
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7RRadio
See Audio .................................................................... 133
Radio transmitters ......................................................... 178
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 118
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Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Setting the audio volume .............................................. 108
Shelf below rear window ..............................................250
Side marker lamp ..........................................................284
Snow chains .................................................................... 211
Soft top ............................................................................ 162
Emergency operation ............................................... 291
Lowering ..................................................................... 164
Raising ........................................................................ 166
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 182
Spare parts service ........................................................ 310
Spare wheel ........................................................... 260, 264
Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............ 123
SRS indicator lamp ........................................................ 230
SRS malfunction .............................................................. 68
Start lock-out .................................................................... 26
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 194
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 243
Steering column, adjustable ........................................... 77
Steering lock ................................................................... 192
Storage compartment
Trunk floor .................................................................260Storage compartments
Center console ........................................................... 152
Glove box .................................................................... 151
Storage compartments, armrest
and cup holder ........................................................... 151
Stowing things in the vehicle ..................................... 250
Sun visors ........................................................................ 150
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 65
Synchronizing remote control .................................... 290
TTachometer ........................................................................ 87
Technical data ................................................................. 313
Electrical system ....................................................... 316
Main dimensions ...................................................... 317
Rims and tires ........................................................... 314
Weights ....................................................................... 317
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 182
Emergency calls ........................................................ 183
Information ................................................................ 187
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 185
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 186
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
TELE AID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 247
Telephone .......................................................................... 96
General notes ............................................................. 157
Incoming call ............................................................. 100
Redialing ...................................................................... 98
Telephone book ........................................................... 96
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 178
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ...................................................................... 77
Indicator lamp ...........................................................232
Telescoping steering column -
malfunction and warning messages ......................243
The first 1 000 miles ..................................................... 179
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 271
Tire speed rating ............................................................ 210
Tire traction .................................................................... 210
Tires ................................................................................. 324
Driving instructions ................................................. 208
Rims and tires ........................................................... 314
Rotating wheels ......................................................... 263
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 271
Tire replacement ....................................................... 262
Winter driving instructions .................................... 211
Tool kit
See Vehicle tools ....................................................... 260Tow-away alarm ................................................................44
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 276
Transmission .................................................................. 195
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................................................. 279
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 213
Trip and main odometer and sub menu ....................... 92
Trip computer ................................................................. 102
Trip odometer ................................................................... 87
Trunk .................................................................................37
Opening ........................................................................ 30
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Separately locked ........................................................37
Trunk lamp ....................................................................... 39
Trunk lid
Emergency release ................................................ 41, 42
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 117
Turn signals .................................................................... 117
VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 150
Vehicle jack ..................................................................... 261
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 260
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