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Reference
Control Center 19
Ð assistance window 23
Ð automatic climate
control 109
Ð changing menu page 20
Ð changing settings 91
Ð confirm selection or
entry 20
Ð display, menus 22
Ð display help texts 23
Ð language selection 91
Ð lists 20
Ð menu entry selection 20
Ð rear 24
Ð selecting units of measure
and display format 91
Ð setting time and date 91
Ð status lines 24
Ð symbols 21
Ð symbols and lists 20
Control Center, setting
brightness 92
Control Display 19
Ð rear 24
Controller, refer to Control
Center 19
Controls 12, 16
Convenience operation of
windows and sliding/tilt
sunroof 36, 37
Convenience starting
feature 62
Coolant 190, 191
Cooler, refer to Rear
cooler 116
Cooling adjustment
Ð rear air conditioner 111
Copyright 2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC 96
Country of destination 133
Courtesy lamps 104
Creating voice address
book 141
Cruise control
Ð active cruise control 75
Cruise control, refer to
Programmable cruise
control 73Cruising range 87
Cup holders, refer to
Beverage holders 118
Curb lamp
Ð bulb replacement 196
Curb weight 210
Current fuel
consumption 88
"Customer Relations" 178
D
Dashboard 12, 16
Data 208
"Date" 91
Daytime driving lamps 102
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control 96
Deactivating
Ð interior motion
sensor 36, 41
Ð tilt alarm sensor 36, 41
Default settings 147
Defrosting windows and
removing
condensation 107
Defrosting windshield, refer
to Defrosting windows
and removing
condensation 107
Defrost setting 107
"DELETE" for
navigation 136, 137
Destination 132
Destination during
navigation
Ð selecting with
"Information" 135
Ð select using voice 141
Destination entry 132
Destination list for
navigation system 136
"Destinations" 132
"Dest. input" 132
"Detour" 139
Dialed numbers 176
Digital coverage area for
navigation 130
Dimensions 209Dimming mirrors 52
Dipstick, engine oil 190
Direction
Ð arrow 138
Ð to destination 137
Ð voice instructions 140
Directional indicators, refer
to Turn signal
indicators 71
Disc brakes 125
Displacement 208
Display
Ð computer 22
Ð Control Center 22
Display, refer to Control
Display 19
Display format and units of
measure in Control
Display, changing 91
Display illumination 103
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 103
Displays 14
Distance 88
Distance tempomat
Ð refer to Active cruise
control 75
Distance to destination 88
Distance warning 93
"Dolby..." for audio
operation 159
Door keys 34
Door mirrors
Ð automatic dimming 52
Doors
Ð child-safety lock 59
Ð locking and unlocking 35
Ð manual operation 37
Ð remote control 35
DOT Quality Grades 186
Draft-free ventilation 108
Drink holders, refer to
Beverage holders 118
Driving stability
control 94, 96
Driving tips 124
"DSC" 95
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 94
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216 "DTC" 95
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control 15, 95
"DVD" 146, 164
DVD changer 162
Ð adjusting picture 166
Ð adjusting the tone 147
Ð chapter search 166
Ð controls 146
Ð copy protection 162
Ð country codes 163
Ð DVD controller 164
Ð fast forward 165
Ð fast reverse 165
Ð freezing frame 166
Ð humidity 163
Ð media formats 162
Ð operating
temperatures 163
Ð safety 162
Ð searching for chapter 166
Ð selecting a track 165
Ð selecting camera
angle 167
Ð selecting DVD 165
Ð selecting language 167
Ð selecting picture
format 166
Ð selecting subtitles 167
Ð specific menu 167
Ð switching on 164
Ð temperature range 163
Ð volume 147
DVD Multimedia changer,
refer to DVD changer 162
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC 96
Dynamic Drive 97
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 94
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 15, 95
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution 96
"EDC" 97
Ð "Comfort" 97
Ð "Sport" 97EDC Electronic Damping
Control 97
Electrical malfunction
Ð automatic transmission
lockout 70
Ð fuel filler door 182
Ð parking brake, emergency
use 65
Ð sliding/tilt sunroof 44
Electric power seats 46
Electric power windows 42
Electric seats 46
Electric steering wheel
adjustment 53
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV 96
Electronic Damping Control
EDC 97
Electronic toll collection
device, refer to Entry/
pass tags 127
Emergency operation
Ð automatic transmission
lockout 70
Ð doors 37
Ð fuel filler door 182
Ð luggage compartment
lid 40
Ð parking brake 65
Ð sliding/tilt sunroof 44
Emergency SOS call 173
"Emissions inspection" 84
Energy Control 88
Engine compartment 190
"Engine coolant" 193
Engine coolant 190
"Engine oil" 193
Engine oil
Ð consumption 190
Ð grades 191
Engine oils 191
Engine output 208
Engine specifications 208
"Entertainment"
19, 22, 146
Entry/pass tags 127
Equalizer 147, 148
ESP, refer to DSC 94
Estimated time of arrival 88Extended vehicle storage,
refer to separate Care
manual
Exterior mirrors 52
Ð automatic dimming 52
"Extra"
Ð with rear air
conditioner 112
Ð with rear cooler 116
"Extra" in "Climate"
menu 109
F
Fader 147
"Fader" in sound system
operation 148
Failure of an electrical
accessory 201
"Fastest route" 137
Fastest route 137
Fault displays 85
Filler door 182
Filling the washer
reservoir 73
First-aid kit 202
Fittings, tow-starting and
towing 204
Flashlight 117
Flat Tire Monitor 98
Flat tires 186
"FM..." 146, 149, 151
FM waveband 149
Fog lamps 103
"Footwell" 110
Footwell lamps 104
Forward lamps 104
Front armrest 117
Front seat adjustment 45
Fuel 183
Fuel capacity 182
Fuel consumption
display 88
Fuel economy 88
Fuel filler door 182
Ð releasing in the event of
electrical defect 182
Fuel gauge 87
Fuel level display 87, 88
"Fuel reserve" 87
Fuel specifications 183
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Fuel tank capacity 182
"FULL MENU" 165, 166
"Full Release" 25
Fuses 201
G
Garage door opener, refer
to Integrated universal
remote control 114
Gasoline 183
General driving
instructions 124
Glasses compartment 118
Glove compartment 117
GPS, refer to Navigation
system 130
GPS navigation system
Ð selecting destination in
"Information" 135
Ground lamps 104
Guidance system
Ð interrupting 140
Ð starting 137
Ð terminating 140
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 62
Hand lamp 117
Hands-free
microphone 173
Hands-free system 173
Hazard warning flashers 16
Headlamp cleaning
system 73
Headlamp control,
automatic 102
Headlamp flasher 71
Headlamps
Ð automatic control 102
Ð cleaning 73
Ð high beams 103
Ð low beams 102
Headlamp washers 72
Head restraints 47
Ð front head restraints,
active 48
Ð rear head restraints 48
Heated seats 51Heated steering wheel 53
Heating and ventilation 105
Heating while stopped 108
Height 209
Height adjustment
Ð seats 46
Ð steering wheel 53
"Help" 19, 22
Help texts in Control
Display 23
High beams 103
Ð bulb replacement 196
Home address 141
Hood release 189
Horn 13
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC 96
Hydroplaning 124, 186
I
Ice warning 82
idrive, refer to Control
Center 19
Ignition key 34
Ignition lock 61
"Indep. heater" 112
"Indep. ventil." 109, 112
Indicator lamps 15
"Individual" 110
Individual button
assignments on steering
wheel 53
Inflation pressure 184
Info Display 14
"Information" for
navigation 135, 136
Information on the
navigation system, refer
to Voice guidance for
navigation 139
Infrared windshield, refer to
Entry/pass tags 127
Instrument cluster, refer to
Info Display 14
Instrument illumination 103
Instrument panel 12, 16
Integrated universal remote
control 114
Interior lamps 103
Ð remote control 36Interior mirrors 52
Ð automatic dimming 52
Interior motion sensor 42
Interior protection
Ð deactivation 36, 42
Interior rearview mirror 52
Ð automatic dimming 52
Intermittent wipe 72
J
Jack 198
Joystick, refer to Control
Center 19
Jump-starting 202
K
Key Memory 60
Keys 34
Ð adapter for spare key 34
Kickdown 68
L
Lamps 102
Ð fog lamps 103
Ð high beams/standing
lamps 103
Ð interior lamps 103
Ð parking lamps/low
beams 102
Language control 18, 26
"Last" 176
"Last dest." 136
"Last exit" 139
Latch, refer to
LATCH child-restraint
system 59
LATCH child-restraint
system 59
LEDs light-emitting
diodes 104
"Left"
Ð for automatic climate
control 109
Ð for heated seats 51
Length 209
Level control system 101
License plate lamp,
bulb replacement 197
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218 Light-emitting diodes
LEDs 104
Lighter 119
Lighting of instruments 103
Lights on warning 102
Light switch 102
"Limit" 89
"Limited Release" 25
Limit selection,
adjustment 89
Litter container 117
L mode on automatic
transmission 67
Loading the vehicle 126
"Location" 135, 141, 142
Lock code 174
Locking
Ð from inside 37
Ð from outside 35
"LOGIC7" for audio
operation 148
Louvers 105
Low beams 102
Ð automatic 102
Lower back support, refer
to Lumbar support 46
Lug bolts 199
Luggage compartment lid
Ð emergency release 40
Ð manual operation 40
Ð opening and locking
separately 39
Ð opening from the
inside 39
Ð opening from the
outside 38
Ð operating via remote
control 36
Luggage compartment lid
control, automatic 36, 40
Luggage compartment
net 40
Luggage compartment
volume 210Luggage rack, refer to
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 127
Lug wrench 198
Lumbar support 46
M
M+S tires 188
Maintenance 193
Malfunction displays 85
"M AM" 150
Manually controlled
recirculated air 107
Manually switch air
conditioner mode on and
off 107
Manual operation
Ð doors 37
Ð sliding/tilt sunroof 44
Manual release
Ð automatic transmission
lockout 70
Ð fuel filler door 182
Ð luggage compartment
lid 40
Manual station
search 150
Map CD 130
"Map dir. travel" for
navigation 138
"Map facing N." for
navigation 138
Maximum axle loads 210
Maximum cooling
Ð automatic climate
control 107
Ð rear air conditioner 111
Maximum roof weight 210
Maximum speed
Ð winter tires 188
Maximum speed, refer to
Limit 89
"Memo" 91"Memorize", automatic
climate control 110
Ð "Individual" 111
"Memorized Stations",
radio 151
"Memorize" for audio
operation 151
Memory, refer to Seat,
mirror and steering wheel
memory 54
"Memory" for audio
operation 146, 148, 150
"MENU" in DVD mode 167
"Menu name" 23
Menus
Ð computer 22
Ð Control Center 22
"MFL" 54
"M FM" 150
"Microfilter" 193
Microphone for hands-free
system 173
Mirrors 52
Ð automatic dimming 52
Ð mirror heaters 52
Ð mirror memory 54
"Missed" 177
Missed calls 176
Mobile phone, refer to
separate Portable phone
manual 170
Modifications, technical 8
Monitor, refer to Control
Center 19
Most frequently called
numbers 176
Music search
Ð cassette deck 159
N
"Name" for navigation 133
"Navigation" 19, 22, 131
Ð "NO" 131
Ð "YES" 131
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Navigation computer
Ð installation location 130
Navigation destination
Ð manual entry 132
Ð selecting from the
directory 134
Ð selecting with map 134
Navigation system 130
Ð "ACCEPT" command 142
Ð current location 142
Ð destination entry 132
Ð destination guidance in
assistance window 131
Ð destination list 136
Ð digital coverage area 130
Ð directory 134
Ð "Hotel / Motel" 135
Ð "Information"
feature 135, 136
Ð manual entry of
destination address 132
Ð map CD 130
Ð map-guided destination
selection 134
Ð new route 139
Ð "On location" 135
Ð recent destinations 136
Ð route display 138
Ð route list 139
Ð route selection 137
Ð safety 130
Ð selecting points of
interest 135
Ð selection options 131
Ð start active guidance 137
Ð starting 131
Ð switching off, refer to
Terminating/interrupting
active guidance 140
Ð terminating/interrupting
active guidance 140
Ð town and city centers 143
Ð "View" function 138, 139
Ð voice guidance 139
Ð volume adjustment 140
Ð what to do if ... 143
Ð wordmatch principle 142
Navigation system GPS,
refer to Navigation
system 130Navigation target
cursor 134, 135
Navigation "With
map" 134, 135
"Navi info" 54
"New route" 139
"Next"
Ð map-guided destination
selection 135
Ð searching for points of
interest 136
"None Release" 25
Notebook of voice
command system 28
Nozzles 105
NTSC during TV
operation 161
O
OBD interface socket 194
Occupant-restraint
systems 50, 55
Odometer 82
Oil additives 191
Oil change intervals, refer
to Service Interval
Display 83
Oil consumption 190
Oil dipstick 190
Oil specifications 191
"OK" for DVD
operation 167
"ON / OFF" speed limit 89
Onboard computer, refer to
Computer 92
Onboard Diagnostic OBD
Ð interface socket 194
Onboard tool kit 195
"On country" 136
"1,2,3" 175
"On location" 135
"On town/city" 136
Opening and closing
Ð from inside 37
Ð from outside 35Operating temperatures
Ð in cassette deck
mode 158
Ð in CD changer mode 156
Ð in CD player mode 153
Ð in DVD mode 163
Ð in radio mode 149
Oral note 28
Orientation
Ð changing the display 138
Orientation menu 19
Orientation to north 138
Outside temperature
display 82
P
Paint and finish care, refer
to Care manual
PAL during TV
operation 161
Panic mode 36
Park detent, refer to
Transmission
lockout 68, 70
Park Distance Control
PDC 93
Parked-car ventilation 112
Ð "Indep. ventil." 112
Ð "Set time 1" 113
Ð "Set time 2" 113
Ð "Switch. time 1" 113
Ð "Switch. time 2" 113
Parking aid 93
Parking brake 62
Ð Automatic Hold 63
Ð manual operation 65
Parking lamp
Ð bulb replacement 196
Parking lamps 102
Parking with
Automatic Hold 64
Particle filter 111
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function 55
PDC Park Distance
Control 93
"PDC pic." 94
Personal Calling 171
Phone directory, refer to
Telephone directory 175
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Portable phone 174
"Pict. format" 166
"Picture" 146
Ð DVD changer 166
Ð TV 161
Please fasten safety belts
warning lamp 50
Pollen 111
Portable phone
Ð adjusting volume 173
Ð calling 174
Ð call termination 175
Ð controlling with the
buttons on the steering
wheel 18
Ð emergency calls 173
Ð hands-free system 173
Ð missed calls 176
Ð operating using the
Control Display 171
Ð redialing 176
Ð refer to separate Portable
phone manual 170
Ð selecting phone
numbers 174
Ð switching on and off 174
Ð Top 8 list 176
Portable phone battery 171
Portable phone codes 174
Power electric seat 47
Power rating 208
Power socket 119
Pressure, tires 184
Pressure monitor, tires 98
Programmable cruise
control 73
Programming settings,
refer to Vehicle Memory,
Key Memory 60
Publishers 2
Puncture
Ð Flat Tire Monitor 98
R
Radio
Ð adjusting the tone 147
Ð autostore 150
Ð controls 146
Ð frequency band
selection 149
Ð memory locations 150
Ð operating
temperatures 149
Ð sample 150
Ð scan 150
Ð station search 150
Ð station selection 151
Ð store station 150
Ð switching on 149
Ð volume 147
Ð Weather Band 151
Radio mode 61
Radio waveband
selection 149
Rain sensor 72
Reading lamps 104
"Rear" 25
Rear air conditioner 111
Ð air supply 111
Ð cooling adjustment 111
Ð "Extra" 112
Ð maximum cooling 111
Ð "Rear air cond." 112
Ð switching off 111
Ð switching on/off in the
Control Display 112
Rear armrest, refer to
Center armrest 120
Rear cooler 116
Ð "Extra" 116
Ð "Rear refr. box" 116
Rear monitor, refer to
Control Center in rear 24
Rear screen 24
Rear seat heaters 51Rear seats
Ð adjusting passenger seat
from the rear 47
Ð comfort seat
adjustments 47
Ð head restraint
adjustment 48
Rearview mirror 52
Rear window blind, refer to
Sun blinds 115
Rear window defroster 16
Rear window safety
switch 12, 43
"Recirc. air" 54
Reclining seat 45
Redialing list 176
Redialing with portable
phone 176
Refueling 182
Releasing the hood 189
Remaining distance 88
Remote control 34, 35
Remote control unit 34
Removing condensation
from windows 107
Replacement fuses 201
Replacement keys 35
Replacing tires 186
Reserve warning 87
Reservoir, washer
system 73
Reset 147
"RESET" for
audio operation 148
Residual heat mode 108
"Right"
Ð for automatic climate
control 109
Ð for heated seats 51
"RND"
Ð CD changer 157
Ð CD player 154
"Roadside Assistance" 178
Roadside assistance calls
Ð manual activation 173
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 127
"Route" 139
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Route
Ð display 138
Ð list 139
Ð map cancellation 138
Ð map display 138
Ð selection 137
"Route guid." 137, 140
Route map 138
"Route selec." 137
Route selection 137
"RPA" 98
Run-flat tires 186, 200
S
S 154
Safety belts 50
Safety belt tensioners 50
Safety lock buttons 38
Safety precautions to
observe when using your
phone 170
Safety switch for rear
windows 43
"Save dest." 135
"SCAN"
Ð CD changer 157
Ð CD player 154
Ð radio 150
Scan
Ð CD changer 157
Ð CD player 154
Ð radio 150
Scan sampling
Ð CD changer 157
Ð CD player 154
Ð radio 150
Screen
Ð rear 24
Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory 54
Seat heating 51
Seat memory 54
Seats
Ð adjusting 45
Ð sitting safely 45
"Seat temp." 51, 109
Seat ventilation, refer to
Active seat ventilation 51
SECAM during
TV operation 161Securing cargo, refer to
Cargo loading 126
Securing the load, ski
bag 121
Selecting new route with
navigation system 139
Selecting new scale for
navigation system
display 138
Selecting stored radio
stations 151
Selection options for
navigation 131
Selector lever, automatic
transmission 67
Self-defrosting mirrors 52
Self-leveling
suspension 101
"Service" 83, 193
Ð "Emissions inspection" 84
Ð "Spark plugs" 83
Ð Vehicle inspection 84
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models 193
Service brakes 125
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models 193
Service Interval
Display 83, 193
Service Requirement
Display, refer to Service
Interval Display 83, 193
"SET", refer to Setting
speed limit 89
Set time 113
"Set time 1" 113
"Set time 2" 113
"Settings" 19, 22, 25
Setting the brightness 92
Setting the speed limit 89
Setting time and date 91
Setting timer 113
Shifting, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 69
Shiftlock 67
Short commands for voice
command system 29
Shortest distance 137
"Shortest route" 137Shoulder support 46
"Side" in sound system
operation 158
Side window blind, refer to
Sun blinds 115
Sitting safely 45
Ski bag 120
Sliding/tilt sunroof 43
Ð closing in the event of an
electrical defect 44
Ð convenience mode 37
Ð convenience operation 36
Snow chains 188, 188
Soft Close Automatic
Ð doors 38
Ð luggage compartment
lid 39
SOS call
Ð using SOS button 173
Sound system
Ð "MANUAL" selection
mode 151
Sound system adjustments
Ð "Balance" 148
Ð balance left/right 147
Ð "Bass" 148
Ð equalizer 147
Ð "Fader" 148
Ð fader front/rear 147
Ð "LOGIC7" 148
Ð LOGIC7 147
Ð midrange setting 148
Ð "RESET" 148
Ð speed-sensitive
volume 147
Ð "Speed Vol." 148
Ð "Treble" 148
Spare fuses 201
Spare key 34
Ð adapter 34
Spare tire 198
"Spark plugs" 83, 193
Specifications for engine
oil 191
Speed limit
Ð "Limit" 89
Speed limit selection,
revision 89
Speedometer 14
"Speed Vol." in audio
mode 148
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222 "Sport"
Ð "EDC" 97
Stability control,
refer to Driving stability
control 94
Standard during TV
operation 161
Standing lamps 103
Start/stop button 61
Starting 62
Starting and stopping
Ð cassette deck 158
Ð CD changer 156
Ð CD player 153
Ð DVD changer 164
Ð radio 149
Ð TV 160
Starting
problems 62, 203, 204
Starting the engine 62
"State inspection" 84
Station, refer to Radio 150
Status lines in Control
Center 24
Steering wheel 18
Ð adjustment 53
Ð individual button
assignment options 53
Steering wheel adjustment,
automatic 53
Steering wheel heater 53
Steering wheel memory 54
Steptronic 69
Stopwatch 90
Ð "INTERM. TIME" 90
Storage, refer to Care
manual
Storage compartments 117
Storing desired speeds,
refer to Programmable
cruise control 75
Storing destination per
voice 141
Storing seating position,
refer to Seat, mirror and
steering wheel
memory 54
Straps, refer to Cargo
loading 126
"Street" for navigation 134"SUBTITLE" in DVD
mode 167
Summer tires 187
Sun blinds 115
Switch for battery 201
Switching audio sources
on/off 147
Switching off the engine 62
Switching on and off
portable phone 174
"Switch. time1" 113
"Switch. time 2" 113
Symbols 6
Ð Control Center 20
System failure reports, refer
to Check Control 85
T
Tachometer 82
Tail lamps 197
Ð bulb replacement 197
"Tape" 146, 158, 159
Target cursor for
navigation 134, 135
Technical data 208
Technical modifications 8
Telephone 170
Ð operation with the
telephone keypad,
folding 172
Telephone directory 175
Ð creating voice command
telephone directory 175
Ð deleting all entries 176
Ð dialing numbers 175
Ð dialing numbers
using voice command
system 175
Ð entering numbers in voice
command directory 175
Ð entry deletion 176
Ð updating voice command
telephone directory 175
Ð viewing entries 176
Telephone keypad,
folding 172
Television, refer to TV 160
"Temp. distribution" 51
Temperature
adjustment 107Temperature display,
outside temperature 82
Tilt function, passenger-
side mirror 55
Time of arrival,
estimated 88
Timing 90
"Tint" during
TV operation 161
Tire change 197
Tire inflation pressures 184
Ð checking 184
Tire-pressure
monitoring 98, 99
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 99
Tire Quality Grading 187
Tires
Ð flat tire 197
Ð tire changes 197
Ð tire damage 186
Ð tire inflation
pressures 184
Ð tire pressure control 99
Ð tire replacement 186
Ð tire size, refer to Wheel
and tire
combinations 187
Ð tire tread 186
Ð treadwear indicators 186
"TITLE" 165
Title search
Ð cassette deck 159
"Tone" for audio
operation 146
Tone for audio operation
Ð adjusting 147
"Tone" in sound system
operation 148
Tools 195
"TOP 8" 176
"TOP" in DVD mode 167
Torque 208
Tow fittings 203
Towing 203, 204
Tow-starting 204
"TPM" 99
Ð "INITIALIZE" 99
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor 99
Ð "INITIALIZE" 99