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Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
If a tire constantly loses air, it should be inspected for
damage.
The spare tire should be checked periodically for
condition and inflation. Spare tire will age and become
worn over time even if never used, and thus should be
inspected and replaced when necessary.Battery
Important!
Battery replacement information:
The maintenance-free battery is located in the trunk
under the trunk floor.
The service life of the battery is dependent on its
condition of charge. The battery should always be kept
sufficiently charged, in order to last an optimum length
of time.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires can
result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they
are more likely to become punctured or damaged
by road debris, potholes etc.. Follow recommended
inflation pressures.Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified
vehicle capacity weight (as indicated by the label
on the driver’s door latch post). Overloading the
tires can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout.
Wa r n i n g !
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
severe injury or death.Never lean over batteries while connecting, you
might get injured.Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow
this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clot hin g. In cas e i t d oes , i mm ed ia tely f lus h a f fected
area with water and seek medical help if necessary.A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is
flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks
away from battery, avoid improper connection of
jumper cables, smoking etc..
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Technical
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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