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CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ............................... 305
Cargo area ....................................................................... 160
Loading instructions ................................................ 162
Cargo tie-down rings ..................................................... 163
Catalytic converter ........................................................ 178
CD changer
See Audio system ...................................................... 141
Cellular telephone ......................................................... 165
Center console .................................................................. 20
Central locking switch .................................................... 35
Central locking system ................................................... 27
Automatic central locking ......................................... 36
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 30
Electronic key .............................................................. 25
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 29
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 32
Remote control ............................................................ 27
Changing wheels ...........................................................262
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............ 226
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................224
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator ...................................114
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................253Child restraint .............................................. 50, 58, 64, 76
Child seat
See Infant and child restraint systems .................... 76
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................ 292
COMAND, radio and telephone ................................... 176
Combination switch ....................................................... 119
Consumer information .................................................. 311
Control and operation of radio transmitters .............. 176
COOLANT (coolant level) - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 238
Coolant level
Adding coolant .......................................................... 255
Checking .................................................................... 254
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 239
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................88
Coolants .......................................................................... 309
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 309
Cruise control ................................................................. 212
Cup holder
Center console, front ................................................ 155
Rear bench armrest ................................................... 156
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DDaytime running lamps .................................................117
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 210
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................233
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................233
Display illumination ........................................................ 87
Doors .................................................................................. 33
Drinking and driving ....................................................203
Drive sensibly - save fuel ..............................................203
Driving instructions ......................................................203
Driving off .......................................................................205EELEC. STABIL. PROGR. - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 243
Electronic key ................................................................... 25
Changing batteries ................................................... 283
Electronic main key
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 285Electronic stability program (ESP) .....................209, 273
Control switch .......................................................... 220
Malfunction and warning message ....................... 243
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 229
Synchronizing ........................................................... 219
Warning lamp ........................................................... 229
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 181
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) .........................67
Emergency trunk lid release button ....................... 41, 42
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................36
Emission control ............................................................ 179
Emission control label .................................................. 300
Engine compartment ..................................................... 251
ENGINE FAN - malfunction and
warning messages ................................................... 237
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ...... 226
Engine oil additives ...................................................... 307
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 115
Engine oil level
Checking ............................................................ 114, 253
Warning ..................................................................... 242
ENGINE OIL LEVEL - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 242
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GGarage door opener ....................................................... 166
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 309
Fuel requirements ....................................................308
Premium unleaded ................................................... 308
General notes on the central locking system .............. 26
Global locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 29
Glove box ......................................................................... 154HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 121
Head restraints
Front ............................................................................. 51
Rear ............................................................................... 52
Removal ........................................................................ 51
Headlamp cleaning system ...........................................118
Headlights ........................................................................116
Heated seats ..................................................................... 56
High beams
See Combination switch ...........................................119
Hood ................................................................................. 251
IIdentification labels ...................................................... 299
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 153
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...................86
Individual settings ......................................................... 108
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 76
Installation ................................................................... 78
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 185
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 84
Activating .....................................................................87
Indicator lamps ............................................................ 86
Instrument lamps ............................................................. 87
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 153
Interior lighting .............................................................. 151JJump starting ................................................................. 270
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KKeys, changing battery ................................................. 283
Keys, vehicle ..................................................................... 24LLamps, exterior .............................................................. 275
Fog lamps ....................................................................116
Headlamp, adjusting ................................................280
Headlamps ...................... 116, 240, 241, 276, 280, 294
Low and high beam .......................................... 119, 277
Parking lamp ..................................................... 116, 277
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 275
Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 279
Standing lamp ................................................... 116, 277
Taillamp assemblies ......................................... 116, 278
Turn signal lamp ............................................... 119, 277
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 300
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 241
Lighter ............................................................................. 159
LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 240
Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) ............. 201
Loading instructions ..................................................... 162Locking and unlocking .................................................... 29
Low engine coolant level warning .............................. 238
MMaintenance ................................................................... 177
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster ........................................ 226
Malfunction and warning messages .......................... 232
ABS-SYSTEM ............................................................. 235
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ......................................... 234
BRAKE ASSIST ......................................................... 235
BRAKE FLUID ........................................................... 236
BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................ 236
COOLANT (coolant level) ........................................ 238
COOLANT TEMP.
(coolant temperature) ......................................... 239
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ........................................... 233
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ................................................. 233
ELEC. STABIL. PROGR. ............................................ 243
ENGINE FAN ............................................................. 237
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................. 242
LIGHT SENSOR .......................................................... 241
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................................................. 240
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Selective locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 29
Service indicator
See flexible service system (FSS) ............................ 111
Setting the audio volume ...............................................110
Shelf below rear window ..............................................248
Side marker lamp ..........................................................279
Ski sack ........................................................................... 170
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................................................... 149
Emergency operation ...............................................286
Express opening ....................................................... 150
Opening and closing .................................................. 31
Synchronizing ........................................................... 150
Snow chains .................................................................... 209
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 180
Spare parts service ........................................................ 298
Spare wheel ............................................................257, 261
Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............ 125
SRS indicator lamp ........................................................ 228
SRS malfunction .............................................................. 69
Start lock-out .................................................................... 26
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 192
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 241
Steering column, adjustable ........................................... 79Steering lock ................................................................... 190
Storage compartment
Trunk floor ................................................................ 257
Storage compartments
Center console ........................................................... 154
Glove box .................................................................... 154
Storage compartments, armrest and cup holder ....... 153
Stowing things in the vehicle ..................................... 248
Sun visors ........................................................................ 152
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 66
Synchronizing remote control .................................... 285
TTachometer ........................................................................ 89
Technical data .................................................................301
Electrical system ...................................................... 303
Main dimensions ..................................................... 304
Rims and tires .......................................................... 302
Weights ...................................................................... 304
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 180
Emergency calls ........................................................ 181
Information ................................................................ 185
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 183
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 184
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Telephone .......................................................................... 98
General notes ............................................................. 164
Incoming call ............................................................. 102
Redialing .................................................................... 100
Telephone book ........................................................... 98
Telephones and two-way radios ....................................176
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ...................................................................... 79
Indicator lamp ...........................................................230
Telescoping steering column - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 241
The first 1 000 miles ..................................................... 177
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 267
Tire traction .................................................................... 208
Tires ..................................................................................311
Driving instructions ................................................. 206
Rims and tires ...........................................................302
Rotating wheels ......................................................... 260
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 267
Tire replacement ....................................................... 259
Winter driving instructions .................................... 209
Tool kit
See Vehicle tools ....................................................... 257Tow-away alarm ................................................................44
Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 272
Transmission .................................................................. 193
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................................................. 274
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 211
Trip computer ................................................................. 104
Trip odometer ................................................................... 89
Trunk .................................................................................37
Opening ........................................................................ 30
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Trunk lamp ....................................................................... 39
Trunk lid
Emergency release ................................................ 41, 42
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 119
Turn signals .................................................................... 119
VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 153
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 258
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 257
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