62n
Transporting children safelyThe figure shows the fastening of the
tether strap in the center seating posi-
tion.
Routing of the tether strap:
Route the tether strap through the cen-
ter between the head restraint and the
rear backrest.
When using the cargo area roll-up
cover, also route the tether strap
between the rear backrest and the cas-
ing of the roll-up cover.
Adjust the tether strap according
to the child-restraint manufac-
turer's instructions.<530ue256
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for
CHildren.
The rear outer seating positions are
provided with anchors for a LATCH
child-restraint fixing system.
The figure shows the left rear seat as an
example. The mounts for attachment of
the LATCH child-restraint fixing system
are located behind the cover panels:
Remove cover panels by pulling them
toward the front.
To remount, simply slide into place.
Follow the manufacturer's operat-
ing and safety instructions for
attachment of the LATCH child-restraint
fixing system.<530us255
Child-safety locks of rear doorsSlide the safety lever on the rear doors
downward:
The door can now be opened from the
outside only. Safety switch for power windowsPress the safety switch for the power
windows, refer to page40, when chil-
dren ride on the back seat530de226
Everything from A to ZCargo loading131
Cargo-area partition net127
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cassette operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio/
Onboard Computer
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system137
CD changer, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
CD operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio/
Onboard Computer
Center armrest, refer to
Storage
compartments120
Center brake lamp, replacing
bulbs162
Central locking system30
interior34
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety9
Changing a wheel163
Changing gears with
automatic transmission
with Steptronic68Changing tires143
Charge-current indicator
lamp19
Charging battery168
CHECK button80
Check Control80
Checking oil level150
Child's seat, refer to Child-
restraint systems59
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH62
Child-restraint systems59
Child-safety locks62
Chocks164
Chrome parts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Chrome parts, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cigarette lighter122,123
Cigarette lighter socket, refer
to Power socket122
Circulation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode108,113
Cleaning rear window73
Cleaning, vehicle, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Climate control in the rear
passenger area114Clock85
12 or 24-hour mode85
hour signal86
setting85
setting time and date85
setting, also refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio/
Onboard Computer
Closing
from inside34
from outside31
Clothes hooks121
Clutch136
breaking-in136
Cockpit14
Code
activating91
deactivating92
establishing91
Cold starting, refer to
Starting engine65
Combination of wheels/
tires146
Comfort seat46
Comfort starting, refer to
Starting engine65
Compact Disc operation,
refer to Owner's Manual
for Radio/Onboard
ComputerCompartments, refer to
Storage
compartments120
Compass interior rearview
mirror55
Computer82,88
also refer to Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer
Condensation, refer to
Air conditioning108,113
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Power sockets129
Consumption display, refer
to Energy control77
Consumption indicator, refer
to Fuel gage78
Consumption, refer to
Average consumption83
Fuel consumption90
Contents4
Controls, refer to Cockpit14
Convenience opening mode
panorama glass
sunroof31
windows31
Convenience operation
from outside33
panorama glass
sunroof33
windows33
Everything from A to Z
193n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Rear backrests, power48
Rear climate control114
air supply114
temperature115
Rear lamps
refer to Tail lamps161
replacing bulbs161
Rear seat back, folding126
Rear seat backrest,
electric48
Rear seats, heating52
Rear window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds115
Rear window defroster
air conditioner108
automatic climate
control113
Rear window safety
switch40
Rear window wiper73
replacing bulbs158
Rear-seat backrest, folding
down126
Rearview mirror54
Recirculated-air mode
air conditioner108
automatic climate
control113
Refueling24
fuel filler door24Remaining distance for
service, refer to Service
Interval Display79
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range83,90
Remote control31
garage door opener, refer
to Integrated universal
remote control117
liftgate31
malfunction32
Removal aid for spare
wheel165
Removing condensation,
windows
air conditioner109
automatic climate
control112
Replacement fuses169
Replacement keys30
Replacement of tires, wheel
changes163
Replacement tire165
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs159
Replacing tires, tire
replacement143
Reporting safety defects11
Residual heat113
Restraint systems for
children59Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts49
Reverse gear
automatic transmission
with Steptronic68
manual transmission67
Roadside Assistance170
Roadside parking lamps104
replacing bulbs160
Roller sun blinds115
Roll-up cover126
Roof-mounted luggage
rack133
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing174
Rotating coin holder, refer to
Storage
compartments120
S
Safe braking140
Safety belt height
adjustment49
Safety belt tensioners, refer
to Safety belts50
Safety belts49
adjusting belt height49
care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
sitting safely43
warning lamp21,49Safety Defects11
Safety feature, power
windows40
Safety systems, refer to
Airbags57
Antilock Brake System94
Brake system140
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control95
xDrive97
Screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit158
Seat heating52
Seat memory, refer to Seat,
mirror and steering wheel
memory50
Seats44
adjusting comfort seat46
adjusting electrically46
adjusting sports seat45
heating52
memory, refer to Seat,
mirror and steering wheel
memory50
sitting safely43
storing adjustment50
Securing cargo, refer to
Cargo loading131
Securing load132
Selector lever interlock, refer
to Changing selector lever
positions68
Everything from A to Z
195n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Telephone119
Telephone provisions, refer
to Hands-free telephone
operation119
Telephone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Temperature
air conditioner108
automatic climate
control112
Temperature display
ice warning76
interior temperature112
outside
temperature76,83
setting the units76,83
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control.74
Thigh support adjustment45
Third brake lamp
refer to Center brake
lamp162
replacing bulbs162
Three-point seat belt, refer to
Safety belts49
Tightening torque of lug
bolts168
Tilt alarm sensor
remote control31
switching off39Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror51
Time of arrival90
Timer, refer to Stopwatch86
Tire Identification
Number143
Tire inflation pressure,
producing141
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire
Monitor101
Tire Quality Grading143
Tires
age143
breaking-in136
changing146,163
condition144
damage144
DOT Quality Grades143
flat163
inflation pressure141
size143
storage147
traction144
tread145
tread wear143
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading143
wear indicators, refer to
Tire tread145
winter tires146Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit158
Torque
engine178
lug bolts168
Tow bar173
Tow fitting172
Tow sockets for tow
fitting173
Towing the vehicle172,173
with automatic
transmission173
Tow-rope174
Tow-starting172
Track width, refer to
Dimensions179
Traction144
Traction aid, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control95
Traction control, refer to
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control95
Transmission
automatic transmission
with Steptronic67
manual transmission66
Transmission fault, refer to
Malfunction69
Transmission lockout, refer
to P Park68Transport securing device,
refer to Securing
cargo132
Transporting children
safely59
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread145
Tread wear143
Trip odometer76
Trip-distance counter, refer
to Trip odometer76
Trunk
opening from the inside35
opening from the
outside35
opening, with remote
control31
Trunk lamps, refer to Cargo
area lamps106
Trunk lid, refer to
Liftgate35
Tailgate36
Turn signals70
indicator lamp22
replacing bulbs160,161
Turn signals, side
replacing bulbs160
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions179
TV function, refer to Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer