
Technical data
104
Dimensions 
All measurements in inches/millimeters. Smallest turning circle dia. 32 ft 2 in/9.8 m. 

Everything from A to Z
108 Clock47,48
– 12- or 24-hour mode48
– refer to Owner's Manual for 
Radio/Onboard Computer
– setting47
Clothes hooks25
Clutch, break-in 
procedures68
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to 
Starting the engine36
Compact disc operation, refer 
to Owner's Manual for 
Radio/Onboard Computer
Compartments64
Computer48
– clock, 12- or 24-hour 
mode48
– refer to Owner's Manual for 
Onboard Computer
Computer, refer to Onboard 
Computer48
Condensation, refer to Air 
conditioning mode59,62
Condensation, removing from 
windows
– air conditioning60
– automatic climate control62
Configuring settings, refer to 
Vehicle Memory, 
Key Memory31
Connecting a vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Power socket65
Consumption, refer to 
Average consumption49
Consumption display, refer to 
Fuel gauge46
Contents3
Control elements, refer to 
Cockpit10
Controls, lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting57
Convenience operation
– convertible top18
– from outside18
– windows18Convertible top20,21
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– convenience operation18
– electrical fault23
– emergency closing23
– fully automatic21
– malfunction23
– manual20
– mechanical20
Convertible top compartment 
panel19
Coolant87
– indicator lamp13
– level88
– thermometer46
Coolant water, refer to 
Coolant87
Cooling
– maximum62
– refer to Air conditioning 
mode59,62
Cooling system, refer to 
Capacities105
Copyright2
Correct tires82
Cruise control44
Cruising range49
Cup holders, refer to 
Beverage holders64
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights103
Cylinders, refer to Engine 
data102
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Data, technical102
– capacities105
– dimensions104
– engine data102
– weights103
Daytime driving lamps56
DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control50
– warning lamp13,51
Defective bulb56Defrosting rear window
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control63
Defrosting windows60,62
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation
– air conditioning60
– automatic climate control62
Defrosting windshield, refer to 
Defrosting windows60,62
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows60,62
Digital clock47
Dimensions104
Dimming mirrors70
Dipstick, engine oil86
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signal indicators42
Disc brakes69
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data102
Display elements12
Display lighting, 
refer to Instrument 
lighting57
Displays, refer to Instrument 
cluster12
Disposal
– of engine oil87
– vehicle battery95
Distance remaining, refer to 
Range49
Door key16
Door lock17
Doors, unlocking and locking
– from inside18
– from outside16,17
DOT quality grades80
Draft-free ventilation59,63
Driving Dynamic Control41
Driving light, refer to Parking 
lamps/Low beams56
Driving notes68
– break-in procedures68
– driving tips68
Driving stability control50
Driving stability control 
systems50 

Everything from A to Z
110 Floor mats, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Fluid reservoir, washer 
systems86
Fog lamps57
– indicator lamp13
Follow me home lamps56
Footbrake, refer to Driving 
notes69
Front airbags53
Fuel
– average
consumption49
– display46
– quality76
– volume, refer to 
Capacities105
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge46
Fuel filler door76
– unlocking in case of 
electrical fault76
Fuel reserve indicator, refer to 
Fuel gauge46
Fuel tank capacity, refer to 
Capacities105
Fuses95
G
Gasoline, refer to Fuel 
quality76
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel 
gauge46
Gear indicator
– for automatic transmission 
with Steptronic38
– for sequential manual 
gearbox SMG40
Gear lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic38
– manual transmission38
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG40Gear shifts
– via automatic transmission 
with Steptronic38
– via sequential manual 
gearbox SMG41
Glove compartment64
Gross weight, refer to 
Weights103
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake37
Hands-free microphone, 
refer to Preparations for the 
cellular phone65
Hands-free system65
Hardtop, refer to the separate 
Owner's Manual
Hardtop preparation72
Hazard warning flashers10
Headlamp cover, care, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Headlamp flasher42
– indicator lamp13
Headlamps
– bulb replacement91
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– cleaning43
Headlamps, automatic 
control56
Headlamp washer 
reservoir86
– volume, refer to 
Capacities105
Headlamp washer
system
– cleaning the headlamps43
– washing fluids86
Head restraints28
Heated mirrors31
Heated seats30
Heating58
– exterior mirrors31
– rear window59,63
– seats30Heavy loads, refer to Stowing 
cargo71
Height, refer to 
Dimensions104
Height adjustment
– seats28
– steering wheel31
High beams57
– bulb replacement92
– headlamp flasher42
– indicator lamp13
High Performance
Synthetic Oil87
– alternative oils87
– approved oils87
Holders for beverages64
Hood84
Horn10
Hot exhaust system69
Hydraulic Brake Assistant, 
refer to Dynamic Brake 
Control DBC50
Hydraulics, brake88
Hydroplaning69
I
Ice warning48
Identification mark
– Run Flat tires82
– tire coding80
Ignition36
Ignition key16
Ignition lock36
Imprint2
Inclines69
Index106 

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
 111
Indicator/warning lamp
– airbags54
– alarm system26
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic39
– brakes13
– coolant temperature47
– DSC51
– engine temperature46
– Flat Tire Monitor53
– fog lamps57
– passenger airbags34
– please fasten safety belts30
– reserve46
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG41
Indicator and warning lamps, 
overview12
Individual air 
distribution59,62
Individual settings, refer to 
Vehicle Memory, 
Key Memory31
Inflation pressure, tires78
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to
– Flat Tire Monitor52
Inspection47
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting57
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Interior lamps57
– remote control17
Interior motion sensor26
– deactivating26
Interior rearview mirror31
– automatic dimming 
feature70
Interior temperature
adjusting59,62
Interlock, refer to 
Steering lock36
Intermittent
– operation, wipers43
Interval
– display, service47J
Jack94
Jacking points94
Jets, refer to 
Ventilation59,63
Jump-starting97
K
Key Memory31
Keys16
Key switch for passenger 
airbags33
Kickdown39
Knock control76
L
Lamps and bulbs91
LATCH, child-restraint 
mounting system35
Leather care, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
LEDs Light-emitting 
diodes94
Length, refer to 
Dimensions104
License plate lamps, bulb 
replacement94
Light-alloy wheels, care, refer 
to the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs94
Lighter65
Lighting
of the instruments57
Lights, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams56
LIGHTS ON warning56
Light switch56
Load, vehicle70
Loads, refer to Cargo 
loading70
Loads, securing71
Lock buttons on doors, 
refer to Locking18Locking the doors
– from inside18
– from outside17
Locking the vehicle
– from inside18
– from outside16
Low beams56
– automatic56
– bulb replacement92
– indicator lamp, defective 
lamp13
Lug bolts, wrench91
Luggage compartment19
– capacity103
– floor panel91
– increasing capacity19
– opening/closing, 
refer to Luggage 
compartment lid18
– opening from inside the 
vehicle19
– opening from the outside18
– opening with remote 
control17
Luggage compartment lid18
– emergency operation19
– opening from inside the 
vehicle19
– opening from the outside18
– remote control17
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires82
Maintenance, refer to Service 
interval display47,89
Maintenance System89
Making telephone calls, refer 
to Owner's Manual for 
Telephone
Malfunction
– convertible top23
– door lock18
– fuel filler door76
– storage compartments64
Malfunction of electrical 
accessory95
Manual convertible top20 

Everything from A to Z
112 Manual mode, refer to 
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic39
Manual operation
– automatic transmission 
interlock38
– door lock18
– driver's door18
– fuel filler door76
– luggage compartment lid18
– power convertible top23
– storage compartments64
Manual transmission38
Manufacturer5
Master key16
– with remote control16
Maximum cooling62
Maximum speed, winter 
tires82
MD operation, refer to 
Owner's Manual for Radio/
Onboard Computer
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions104
Mechanical seat28
Memory, refer to
– Seat Memory29
– Vehicle Memory, Key 
Memory31
Microfilter
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control63
Microphone, refer to 
Preparations for the cellular 
phone65
Minidisc operation, refer to 
Owner's Manual for Radio/
Onboard Computer
Mirrors31
– heated31
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual5
Mobile Service96
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety6
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to
– Tire inflation pressure78
M Sports seat29Multifunction steering wheel, 
refer to Buttons in the 
steering wheel10
Multifunction switch
– turn signal indicators/
headlamp flasher42
– washer/wiper system43
N
Neck supports, refer to Head 
restraints28
Nets64
Nylon rope, refer to Towing 
and tow-starting99
O
OBD interface socket90
Octane numbers, refer to Fuel 
specifications76
Odometer46
Oil, refer to Engine oil
– additives, refer to Approved 
oils87
– alternative oils87
– approved oils87
– capacity105
– dipstick86
– indicator/warning lamp13
Oil change intervals, 
refer to the Service and 
Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models, 
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models
Oil consumption86
Oil filter change105
Oil level86
– checking86
– indicator lamp13
Oil pressure86
– indicator/warning lamp13
Oil sensor86
– indicator lamp13
Oil service47
Oil types87Onboard computer
– button BC48
Onboard computer, refer to 
Computer or to the Owner's 
Manual for Onboard 
Computer
Onboard monitor, refer to 
Computer or to the Owner's 
Manual for Onboard 
Computer
Onboard tool kit91
Opening and closing the 
vehicle
– at the door lock17
– from inside18
– from outside16,17
– with the remote 
control16,17
Operating elements10
Outlets, refer to 
Ventilation59,63
Outside air mode59
– air conditioning59
Outside air mode, automatic 
climate control62
Outside temperature
display47
– changing units of 
measure48
– in the onboard computer48
P
Paintwork, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Parking brake37
– indicator lamp13
Parking lamps/Low beams56
Parking lock, refer to 
Parking39
Parts and accessories, 
refer to Your individual 
vehicle5
Passenger airbags
– deactivation33
– reactivation33
Placing the vehicle in storage, 
refer to the Caring for your 
vehicle brochure 

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
 115
Tire inflation pressure
– checking78
– restoring78
Tire pressure monitoring, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor52
Tires
– age80
– break-in procedures68
– changing82
– condition81
– damage81
– DOT quality grades80
– flat53
– inflation pressure78
– replacement82
– Run Flat tires82
– size78
– storage83
– temperature81
– traction80
– tread81
– tread wear80
– tread wear indicators, refer 
to Tire tread, Wheel/tire 
damage81
– Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading80
– winter tires82
Tire storage83
Tool kit, refer to Onboard tool 
kit91
Torque, refer to Engine 
data102
Tow bar99
Towing98
– with sequential manual 
gearbox SMG99
Towing eyelets98
Towing the vehicle98
– with automatic 
transmission99
– with the front axle raised99
Tow rope99
Tow sockets for towing 
eyelet98
Tow-starting98,99
Track width, refer to 
Dimensions104Traction control, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC50
Transmission
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic38
– manual transmission38
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG40
Transmission detent, refer to 
Range selection38
Transmission malfunction, 
refer to Malfunction39
Transporting children 
safely33
Transport securing device, 
refer to Cargo loading71
Tread depth, refer to Tire 
tread81
Tread wear indicators 
in the tires, refer to 
Tire tread, Wheel/tire 
damage81
Trip distance recorder, refer to 
Trip odometer46
Trip meter, refer to Trip 
odometer46
Trip odometer46
Trunk
– refer to Luggage 
compartment19
Trunk lid
– opening via remote 
control17
– refer to Luggage 
compartment lid18
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage 
compartment lid18
Trunk volume, refer to 
Luggage compartment 
capacity103
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions104
Turn signal indicators42
– indicator lamp13Turn signal indicators, bulb 
replacement
– front93
– rear93
– side93
TV function, refer to Owner's 
Manual for Onboard 
Computer
U
Undercoating, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Units
– average
consumption48
– average
speed48
– temperature48
Unlocking
– from inside18
– from outside16
Used batteries, refer to 
Battery disposal95
V
Vehicle
– battery94
– breaking in68
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– cargo loading70
– cleaning the rear window, 
refer to the Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– engine37
– leaving the vehicle37
– measurements, refer to 
Dimensions104
– parked70
– storage, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
– washing, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
– weight103
Vehicle battery94
Vehicle Memory31 

Everything from A to Z
116 Ventilation59,63
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control63
Vents, refer to 
Ventilation59,63
Volume
– fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities105
W
Warning and indicator 
lamps12
Warning triangle96
Warranty, refer to Service and 
Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models, 
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models89
Warranty and service7
Washer/wiper system43
Washer fluid reservoir, refer to
– Capacities105
– Headlamp washer system 
and Windshield washer 
system86
Washer jets, refer to 
Windshield washer 
nozzles44
Washing fluids86
Washing systems86
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray65
Water on roads, flooding69
Weights103
Wheel/tire combinations82
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions104
Wheels and tires78
Width, refer to 
Dimensions104
Wind deflector24
Window defrosting, refer to 
Defrosting windows
– air conditioning60
– automatic climate control62
Windows
– convenience operation18
Windshield washer nozzles44Windshield washer 
reservoir86
– volume, refer to 
Capacities105
Windshield washer system
– washer/wiper system43
– washing fluids86
Windshield wiper blades
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– changing91
Windshield wipers
– changing91
– refer to Washer/wiper 
system43
Winter tires82
– changing94
– condition81
– storage83
Wood decoration, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Work in the engine 
compartment84
Wrench, refer to Onboard tool 
kit91
X
Xenon lamps, bulb 
replacement92