
132
Washer fluidsHeadlamp* and windshield 
washer systemCapacity approx. 
5.6 US quarts/5.3 liters
Fill with water and, if required, with a 
washer antifreeze additive according to 
manufacturer's recommendations.
We recommend that you mix the 
washer fluid before adding it to 
the reservoir.<
Antifreeze agents for the washer 
fluid are highly flammable. For this 
reason, keep them away from sources 
of flame and store them only in their 
closed original containers. Store them 
inaccessible to children. Comply with 
the instructions on the containers.<
Engine oilChecking the oil level1. Park the vehicle on a level surface
2. Switch the engine off after it has 
reached normal operating tempera-
ture
3. After approx. 5 minutes, pull the dip-
stick out and wipe it off with a clean 
lint-free cloth, paper towel, or similar 
material
4. Carefully push the dipstick all the 
way into the guide tube and pull it 
out again
5. The oil level should be between the 
two marks on the dipstick.
As with fuel economy, oil consumption 
is directly influenced by your driving 
style and vehicle operating conditions.
The oil volume between the two marks 
on the dipstick corresponds to approx. 
1.1 US quarts/1 liter. Do not fill beyond 
the upper mark on the dipstick. Excess 
oil will damage the engine. 

Everything from A to Z
169
DSC Dynamic Stability Con-
trol 87
indicator lamp 19, 87
DTC Dynamic Traction Con-
trol 87
indicator lamp 19, 87
Dynamic Brake Control 
(DBC) 19, 121
Dynamic Brake Control DBC
indicator lamp 19
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC) 19, 87
Dynamic Traction Control 
(DTC) 87
indicator lamp 19, 87
E
Electric glass sunroof 44
Electric power windows 43
Electrical accessories, fail-
ure 151
Electrical malfunction
automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 75
door lock 36
driver's door 36
fuel filler door 24
glass sunroof 46
luggage compartment
lid 38Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to Dynamic Sta-
bility Control DSC 87
Emergency call 152
Emergency operation
doors 36
driver's door 36
fuel filler door 24
glass sunroof 46
Emergency release
luggage compartment lid 
38, 40
Emissions, minimum, refer 
to Energy control 80
Energy control 80
Engine
breaking in 120
data 160
electronics 19
indicator lamp 19
speed 80, 160
starting 65
switching off 67
Engine compartment 130
Engine coolant 134
adding 134Engine oil
adding 133
additives, refer to Adding 
engine oil 133
capacity 163
consumption 132
indicator/warning lamp 19
quality 133
types 133
viscosity 133
Engine oil level 19
check 132
indicator/warning lamp 18
Engine oil pressure
indicator/warning lamp 18
Engine output, refer to 
Engine data 160
Engine speed 80, 160
Environmentally-friendly 
driving, refer to Energy 
control 80
ESP Electronic Stability Pro-
gram, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control (DSC) 87
Exterior mirrors 55
Eyeglasses 
compartment 109
Eyelet, towing 155F
False alarm, refer to 
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms 42
Fastening the safety belts 51
Fault displays 82
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit 23
First-aid kit 23
Flashlight 108
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable 
flashlight 108
Flat tire 147
Flat Tire Monitor 92
space-saver spare tire 147
Flat Tire Monitor 92
indicator lamp 18, 19, 93
Flat tire, refer to Tire condi-
tion 124
Fluid reservoir for washer 
systems 132
Fog lamps 96
indicator lamp 20
Folding rear backrest 112
Follow me home lamps 94
Footbrake, refer to General 
driving notes 121
Front airbags 57
Front center armrest 108
Front fog lamps 96
indicator lamp 20
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Everything from A to ZLuggage compartment lid 38
emergency operation 38
emergency release 40
indicator lamp 82
opening from inside the 
vehicle 38, 39
opening from outside 38
remote control 34
securing separately 38
unlocking manually 38
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 117
Lumbar support 50
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires 127
Maintenance 82, 136
Maintenance system 136
Making telephone calls, 
refer to the telephone 
Owner's Manual
Malfunction
door lock 36
fuel filler door 24
Malfunction displays 82Manual operation
door lock 36
driver's door 36
fuel filler door 24
glass sunroof 46
luggage compartment
lid 38
Manual transmission 68
Master keys
with remote control 32
MC operation, refer to the 
Owner's Manual for 
Radio/Onboard Computer
MD operation, refer to the 
Owner's Manual for 
Radio/Onboard Computer
Mechanical seats 48
Memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory 53
Memory, refer to Vehicle 
Memory, Key Memory 64
Microfilter
air conditioning 101
automatic climate
control 106
Microphone, refer to Cellular 
phone 110
Mini disc operation, refer to 
the Owner's Manual for 
Radio/Onboard ComputerMirrors 55
automatic curb monitor 54
heated 55
memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory 53
Mobile Service 152
Modifications, technical, 
refer to For your own 
safety 5
Multifunction steering
wheel 22
Multifunction switch
turn signal indicator/head-
lamp flasher 76
washer/wiper system 77
N
Navigation system, refer to 
the Owner's Manual for 
Radio/Onboard Computer
Neck restraints, refer to 
Head restraints 51
Nets 108
Nozzles, refer to Ventilation 
98, 102
O
OBD interface socket 138
Odometer 80Oil
additives, refer to Adding 
engine oil 133
capacity 163
dipstick 132
quality 133
viscosity 133
Oil change interval, refer
to Service interval 
display 136
Oil change intervals, refer to 
the Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for US 
models/Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models
Oil consumption 132
Oil dipstick 132
Oil filter change 163
Oil level
checking 132
indicator lamp 18
Oil pressure
indicator lamp 18
OIL SERVICE 82
Oil types 133
Old batteries, refer to Dis-
posal 151
Onboard computer 84
Onboard computer, refer to 
the Owner's Manual for 
Onboard Computer 

Everything from A to Z
175
Storing seat positions, 
refer to Seat and mirror 
memory 53
Storing tires 127
Stroke, refer to Engine 
data 160
Sun blind, refer to Roller sun 
blind 106
Surface ice, refer to Ice 
warning 84
Switches, refer to 
Cockpit 14
Switching off
engine 67
vehicle 67
Symbols 4
Synthetic oils 133
T
Tachometer 80
Tail lamps
bulb replacement 145
Tail lamps, refer to Rear 
lamps 145
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel 
tank capacity 163
Tank indicator, refer to Fuel 
gauge 81
Technical data 160
Technical modifications 5Technical modifications, 
refer to For your own 
safety 5
Telephone hookup 110
Telephone, refer to the sep-
arate Owner's Manual
Television, refer to the 
Owner's Manual for 
Onboard Computer
Temperature
air conditioning 100
automatic climate 
control 104
Temperature adjustment 
100, 104
Temperature display
engine coolant 81
ice warning 84
outside temperature 84
setting units 84
Temperature layering
101, 105
Tempomat, refer to Cruise 
control 78
Thigh support area, adjust-
ing 49
Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center high-mount brake 
lamp 146
Three-point safety belt 51
Through-loading system 112Tilt alarm
deactivate 42
Tilt alarm sensor 34
remote control 34
Tilting passenger-side exte-
rior mirror 54
Time 83
Tire pressure monitoring, 
refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor 92
Tire replacement 125, 147
Tires
age 126
breaking in 120
changing 147
condition 128
damage 124
flat 147
inflation pressure 25, 124
replacing 125
size, refer to Wheel and 
tire combinations 127
storing 127
tread 124
treadwear indicator, 
refer to Tire tread – tire 
damage 124
winter tires 127
Tools, refer to Onboard tool 
kit 142Torque
engine 160
lug bolts 148
Tow sockets for towing eye-
let 155
Towing eyelet 155
Towing the vehicle 154
Track width, refer to Dimen-
sions 161
Transmission
automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 73
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 69
Transmission lock, refer to P 
Park 73
Transmission malfunction
automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 75
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 71
Transport securing devices, 
refer to Securing cargo 
116
Transporting children 
safely 60
Trap protection
electric power windows 43
Tread depth, refer to Tire 
tread 124
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