
2 Contents
Telephone book  .......................... 100
Redialing ..................................... 102
Incoming call  .............................. 104
Navigation system .......................... 105
Trip computer  ................................. 106
Malfunction message memory  .... 108
Individual settings ..........................110
Setting the audio volume ...............113
Flexible service system (FSS)  .......114
Engine oil level indicator ...............117
Engine oil consumption  .................118
Exterior lamp switch  ......................119
Night security Illumination  ......... 120
Headlamp cleaning system  .......... 121
Combination switch  ...................... 122
Rear window wiper / washer  ....... 124
Hazard warning flasher switch  ... 125
Automatic climate control  ............ 126
Display and controls  .................. 128
Basic setting ................................ 129
Special settings  .......................... 129
Defogging windows .................... 129
Defrosting .................................... 129
Rear window defroster  .............. 130Air distribution  ...........................130
Air volume  ...................................130
Air recirculation  ......................... 131
Dust filter  ..................................... 131
Activated charcoal filter  ............132
Residual engine heat
utilization .....................................132
Front center console compartment 
ventilation ....................................133
Rear passenger compartment 
adjustable air outlet  ...................134
Audio and telephone, operation  ..135
Power windows  ...............................154
Sliding / pop-up roof ......................157
Interior lighting  ..............................159
Entrance lamps, exit lamps 
in doors  .......................................159
Reading lamps rear 
compartment ..............................160
Sun visors ........................................ 161
Illuminated vanity mirrors  ........... 161
Interior .............................................162
Armrest, rear bench .......................162Cup holder in rear bench
armrest ....................................... 162
Glove box ......................................... 163
Cup holder and coin holder in 
glove box lid  ................................ 163
Storage compartment above ashtray 
in center console  ....................... 164
Storage compartments in center 
console ........................................ 164
Cup holder in center console  ....... 165
Ashtrays .......................................... 166
Lighter ............................................. 168
Split rear bench seat  ..................... 169
Rear-facing bench seat  .................. 175
Loading instructions  ..................... 177
Cargo tie-down rings  ..................... 178
Parcel net in front passenger 
footwell ....................................... 179
Cellular telephone  ......................... 179
Garage door opener  ....................... 180 

23 Contents – Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Headlamp cleaning system  .......... 121
Combination switch  ...................... 122
Rear window wiper / washer  ....... 124
Hazard warning flasher switch  ... 125
Automatic climate control  ............ 126
Display and controls  .................. 128
Basic setting ................................ 129
Special settings  .......................... 129
Defogging windows .................... 129
Defrosting .................................... 129
Rear window defroster  .............. 130
Air distribution  ........................... 130
Air volume ................................... 130
Air recirculation  ......................... 131
Dust filter  .................................... 131
Activated charcoal filter  ............ 132
Residual engine heat 
utilization .................................... 132
Front center console compartment 
ventilation ................................... 133
Rear passenger compartment 
adjustable air outlet  ................... 134Audio and telephone,
operation  ....................................135
Power windows  ...............................154
Sliding / pop-up roof ......................157
Interior lighting  ..............................159
Entrance lamps, exit lamps
in doors  .......................................159
Reading lamps rear 
compartment ..............................160
Sun visors ........................................ 161
Illuminated vanity mirrors  ........... 161
Interior .............................................162
Armrest, rear bench .......................162
Cup holder in rear
bench armrest  ............................162
Glove box  .........................................163
Cup holder and coin holder in 
glove box lid .................................163
Storage compartment above ashtray 
in center console  .......................164
Storage compartments in center 
console ........................................164Cup holder in center console  ....... 165
Ashtrays .......................................... 166
Lighter ............................................. 168
Split rear bench seat  ..................... 169
Rear-facing bench seat  .................. 175
Loading instructions  ..................... 177
Cargo tie-down rings  ..................... 178
Parcel net in front passenger 
footwell ....................................... 178
Cellular telephone  ......................... 179
Garage door opener  ....................... 180 

129 Automatic climate control
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Basic setting - Automatic mode
Press left and right U button for automatic mode.
Simultaneously press both f and g buttons for 
temperature setting of 72
°F.
Air volume and distribution are controlled 
automatically.
This setting can be used all year around.
Economy
The function of this setting corresponds to the 
automatic mode. However, because the air conditioning 
compressor will not engage (fuel savings), it is not 
possible to air condition in this setting.
Press S button to activate.
Press S button once again to return to previous 
setting.Special settings
(use only for short duration)
Defogging windows
Switch off O button.
Press left and right U buttons.
Press b button repeatedly until air is directed 
upward.
Turn wheels (2) to position to open left and right 
defroster outlets (5).
Defrosting
Turn wheels (2) to position l to open left and right 
defroster outlets (5).
Press P button. Maximum heated and automatically 
controlled amount of air is directed to the windshield 
and side windows.Press P button once again to return to previous 
setting. 

345 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Selective locking
Central locking system  .............................................. 27
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS)  ...........................114
Setting the audio volume ...............................................113
Side marker lamp  ..........................................................303
Sliding/pop-up roof  ....................................................... 157
Emergency operation  ...............................................307
Express opening  ....................................................... 158
Opening and closing  .................................................. 30
Synchronizing ........................................................... 158
Snow chains .................................................................... 219
SOS-call
See Tele Aid  ............................................................... 188
Spare parts service  ........................................................ 322
Spare wheel  .................................................................... 277
Special settings (Automatic climate control)  ............ 129
Split rear bench seat  ..................................................... 169
SRS (Supplemental restraint system) ........................... 66
Indicator lamp  ...........................................................246
SRS malfunction  ......................................................... 68
Start lock-out  .................................................................... 26
Starting and turning off the engine  ............................202
STEERING GEAR OIL - malfunction and warning 
messages .................................................................... 260
Steering lock  ...................................................................200Steering wheel adjustment  ............................................. 81
Storage compartments
Above ashtray in center console  ............................. 164
Glove box  .................................................................... 163
In center console  ....................................................... 164
Stowing things in the vehicle  ...................................... 177
Sun visors ........................................................................ 161
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)  ........................... 66
Indicator lamp  .......................................................... 246
SRS malfunction ..........................................................68
TTachometer ........................................................................ 91
Tailgate .............................................................................. 36
Technical data ................................................................ 325
Electrical system  ...................................................... 326
Main dimensions  ..................................................... 327
Rims and Tires  ......................................................... 326
Weights ...................................................................... 326
Tele Aid  ............................................................................ 188
Emergency calls  ........................................................ 189
Information ................................................................ 193
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 191
Roadside Assistance  ................................................. 192