
2 Contents
Multifunction steering wheel, 
multifunction display  ................. 88
Trip and main odometer 
and sub menu  .............................. 92
Audio systems  .................................. 93
Radio  .............................................. 93
CD player  ....................................... 94
Cassette player  ............................. 95
Telephone  .......................................... 96
Telephone book  ............................ 96
Redialing  ....................................... 98
Incoming call  .............................. 100
Navigation system .......................... 101
Trip computer  ................................. 102
Malfunction/warning 
message memory  ...................... 104
Individual settings ......................... 106
Setting the audio volume .............. 108
Flexible service system 
(FSS) ............................................ 109
Engine oil level indicator .............. 112
Engine oil consumption  .................113
Exterior lamp switch  ......................114
Night security illumination  ..........115Headlamp cleaning system  ........... 116
Combination switch  ....................... 117
Hazard warning flasher 
switch  .......................................... 119
Automatic climate control ............ 120
Display and controls  ................. 122
Basic setting  ............................... 122
Economy ...................................... 123
Special settings  .......................... 123
Rear window defroster  .............. 124
Air recirculation  ........................ 125
Residual engine heat 
utilization .................................... 125
Dust filter  .................................... 126
Audio and telephone, 
operation  .................................... 127
Power windows  .............................. 146
Interior lighting  ............................. 149
Sun visors  ........................................150
Illuminated vanity mirrors  ...........150
Interior  ............................................. 151
Storage compartments, armrest 
and cup holder  ........................... 151
Glove box ...................................... 151Ashtray  ............................................ 154
Lighter  ............................................. 155
Cargo tie down rings  ..................... 156
Parcel net in front 
passenger footwell  .................... 156
Armrest, rear bench  ...................... 156
Telephone, general  ........................ 157
Cellular telephone  ......................... 157
Garage door opener  ....................... 158
Soft top  ............................................ 162
Wind screen .................................... 170
DrivingControl and operation of 
radio transmitters  ..................... 178
The first 1 000 miles 
(1 500 km)  ................................. 179
Maintenance  ................................... 179
Catalytic converter  ........................ 180
Emission control  ............................ 181
Tele Aid  ........................................... 182
Steering lock  ................................... 192
Starting and turning off 
the engine  .................................. 194
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23 Contents – Operation
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Telephone  .......................................... 96
Telephone book  ............................ 96
Redialing  ....................................... 98
Incoming call  .............................. 100
Navigation system .......................... 101
Trip computer  ................................. 102
Malfunction/warning 
message memory  ...................... 104
Individual settings ......................... 106
Setting the audio volume .............. 108
Flexible service system 
(FSS) ............................................ 109
Engine oil level indicator .............. 112
Engine oil consumption  .................113
Exterior lamp switch  ......................114
Night security illumination  ..........115
Headlamp cleaning system  ...........116
Combination switch  .......................117
Hazard warning flasher 
switch ...........................................119Automatic climate control ............ 120
Display and controls  ................. 122
Basic setting  ............................... 122
Economy ...................................... 123
Special settings  .......................... 123
Rear window defroster  .............. 124
Air recirculation  ........................ 125
Residual engine heat 
utilization .................................... 125
Dust filter  .................................... 126
Audio and telephone, 
operation  .................................... 127
Power windows  .............................. 146
Interior lighting  ............................. 149
Sun visors  ........................................150
Illuminated vanity mirrors  ...........150
Interior  ............................................. 151
Storage compartments, armrest 
and cup holder  ........................... 151
Glove box ...................................... 151Ashtray  ............................................ 154
Lighter  ............................................. 155
Cargo tie down rings  ..................... 156
Parcel net in front 
passenger footwell  .................... 156
Armrest, rear bench  ...................... 156
Telephone, general  ........................ 157
Cellular telephone  ......................... 157
Garage door opener  ....................... 158
Soft top  ............................................ 162
Wind screen .................................... 170
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126 Automatic climate control
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Dust filter
Nearly all dust particles and pollen are filtered out 
before outside air enters the passenger compartment 
through the air distribution system.
Note:
Keep the air intake grille in front of windshield free of 
snow and debris.Important!
This vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner system 
that uses R–134a (HFC: hydrofluorocarbon) as a 
refrigerant. Repairs should always be performed by a 
qualified technician, and refrigerant should be collected 
in a recovery system for recycling.
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327 Index
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Defrosting ................................................................... 123
Display and controls  ................................................. 122
Dust filter  ................................................................... 126
Economy  ..................................................................... 123
Rear window defroster  ............................................. 124
Residual engine heat utilization (REST)  ............... 125
Special settings  ......................................................... 123
Automatic transmission  ............................................... 195
Emergency operation  ...............................................203
Fluid level ...................................................................257
Program mode selector switch  ............................... 202
Selector lever position .............................................. 198
Transmission selector lever, 
manually unlocking ............................................. 279
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 64
Self-test  ......................................................................... 65
Backrest, front seat .......................................................... 54
BAS (Brake assist system)  ............................................ 216
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231
Battery  .............................................................................272
Battery recycling  ....................................................... 273BATTERY/ALTERNATOR - 
malfunction and warning messages  ..................... 236
Block heater  .................................................................... 213
BRAKE ASSIST - malfunction 
and warning messages  ............................................ 237
Brake assist system (BAS)  ............................................ 216
Malfunction indicator lamp  ..................................... 231
Brake fluid  .................................................... 229, 318, 320
Capacity  ...................................................................... 318
BRAKE FLUID - malfunction 
and warning messages  ............................................ 238
BRAKE LINING WEAR - malfunction 
and warning messages  ............................................ 238
Brake pad wear .............................................................. 238
Brake warning lamp  ..................................................... 229
Brake fluid low  ......................................................... 229
Brakes  ................................................... 204, 206, 216, 220
Bulbs
See Replacing bulbs ................................................. 280
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.  ............................... 318
Cargo tie-down rings  ..................................................... 156
Catalytic converter  ......................................................... 180
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