Page 406 of 426
404 IndexInstalling
Infant and child restraint systems 74
Parcel net in cargo compartment 227
Towing eye bolt 355
Twin-reel roller blind 229
Wiper blades 341
Instrument cluster 24, 116, 387
Cleaning 290
Coolant temperature gauge 117
Illumination 116
Lamps in 294–299
Multifunction display 119
Outside temperature indicator 118
Selecting language 134
Instrument lighting 116
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 114
Activating automatic control 114
Deactivating automatic control 114
Delayed shut-off 143
Manual operation 114Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41
Antiglare 161
Interior storage spaces 234
Armrest 235
Cup holder in rear seat armrest 237
Cup holders in front of
seat armrest 236
Glove box 234
Parcel net in front
passenger footwell 238
Intermittent wiping
Rear window wiper 53
Windshield wipers 52
J
Jack 321, 322
Jump starting 350K
Key 183
Key dependency memory
Settings 145
Key positions in starter switch 33
Key, mechanical 326
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 91
Checking the batteries 93
Factory setting 91
Global locking 91
Global unlocking 91
Loss of 93
Messages in display 314
Positions in starter switch 33
Remote control 90
Restoring to factory setting 92
Selective setting 91
Starting the engine 47
Turning off the engine 57
Unlocking with 32
Kickdown 159, 387
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 133
Km/h or mph in speedometer 133
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406 IndexLoading 226
Cargo tie-down rings 233
Instructions 232
Roof rack* 226
Split rear bench seat 230
Locator lighting 111
Setting 141
Lock button 387
Locking 55, 90
Automatic while driving 95
Centrally from inside 96
Fuel filler flap 267
Global, SmartKey 91
Glove box 234
Vehicle in an emergency 327
Loss of keys 93
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet 363
Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 316–317
Replacing bulbs 333, 335
Switching on 49Lowering
Vehicle 346
Lubricants
Technical data 373
Luggage cover 229
Retractable 229
M
Main dimensions 371
Main fuse box
In passenger compartment 357
Mainodometer 119
Maintenance 12, 284
Vehicles with E85 fuel 378
Maintenance service
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator 285
Major service (Service B) 284
Minor service (Service A) 284
Overdue 285
Types 285
When due 284Maintenance service indicator 284
Calling up 285, 286
Clearing 285, 286
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 284, 387
Manual headlamp mode 109
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 328
Interior lighting control 114
Locking the vehicle 327
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 329
Unlocking the driver’s door 326
Unlocking the tailgate 326
Unlocking transmission
gear selector lever 328
Manual seat
Adjusting 36
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 37
Adjusting head restraint tilt 37
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Front seat head restraints 99
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36
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410 IndexPlaying
CDs 196
Poly-V-belt drive 387
Layout 365
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 106
Storing into memory 106
Power assistance 257
Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Adjusting head restraint height 38
Adjusting head restraint tilt 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38
Adjusting seat height 38
Memory function* 105
Removing/installing front
head restraints 100
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 219
Power train 388
Power washer 288Power windows 215
Blocking of rear door
window operation 77
Side windows 215
Synchronizing 218
Practical hints
Collapsible wheel chock 323
First aid kit 321
Fuses 356
Lamp in center console 300
Lamps in instrument cluster 294
Minispare wheel 324
Symbol messages 306
Text messages 302
Towing the vehicle 352
Vehicle jack 321, 322
Vehicle status messages
in the display 301
Vehicle tool kit 321
Premium unleaded gasoline 376
Problems
While driving 54
With vehicle 17Product information 9
Program mode 119
Program mode selector switch 388
Automatic shift program,
automatic transmission 158
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 151
R
Radio
Selecting stations 126
Radio operation 183
Radio see Radio operation
Radio transmitter,
control and operation 264
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 148
Reading lamp 114
Rear bench seat
Foldable 230
Rear door window
Blocking operation 77
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411 Index
Rear fog lamp 333
Bulb 333
Indicator lamp 108
Switching on 112
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 339
Rear lamps
Messages in display 315–318
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 100
Rear passenger compartment,
adjustable air vents 174
Rear seat ashtray 239
Rear seat head restraints 100
Adjusting 100
Adjusting tilt 102
Folding back 101
Installing 102
Outer seats 102
Placing upright 101
Removing 102Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 165
Rear window wiper 53
Intermittent wiping 53
Wiping rear window
with washer fluid 53
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 349
Recovery services
For stolen vehicle 249
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 375
Refueling 267
Regular checks 269
Reinstalling vehicle battery 348
Remote control
SmartKey 90
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 248Removing
Parcel net in cargo compartment 227
Twin-reel roller blind 229
Vehicle battery 348
Wheel 344
Wiper blades 341
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 340
Brake lamp bulbs 340
Bulbs 332
Fog lamp bulb, rear 340
Front lamp bulbs 333, 335
Fuses 357
High beam bulbs 336
High beam bulbs
(xenon-type* headlamps) 337
License plate lamp bulbs 340
Low beam bulbs 335
Parking lamp bulbs, front 336, 338
Parking lamp bulbs, rear 340
Rear lamp bulbs 333, 339
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413 Index
Seats 97
Adjusting 35
Easy entry/exit feature* 97
Heating* 104
Manual seat 36
Multicontour seat* 103
Power seat* 38
Split rear bench seat 230
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 233
Selecting
Automatic time change
(Daylight Saving Time
(DST) summer/winter) 137
Display for status indicator 134
station (satellite radio) 190
Selecting radio mode 183
Selector lever see gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmart
TM air bag
deactivation system 72
Tele Aid* 243Service
Parts 362
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 363
Service and warranty information 10
Service life (tires) 279
Service see Maintenance
Service System see FSS
Setting
Convenience functions 132, 144
Cruise control 224
Date (day) 138
Date (month) 137
Date (year) 139
Daytime running lamp mode 140
Exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 107
Higher speed in cruise control 225
Hours (clock) 135
Individual vehicle settings 130
Instrument lighting 116
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 143Key dependent memory 145
Lamps and lighting
(control system) 139
Language, multifunction display 134
Locator lighting 141
Lower speed in cruise control 225
Miles/kilometers
in speedometer 133
Minutes (clock) 136
Night security illumination 141
Parking position* for exterior
rear view mirrors 146
Radio station 190
Slower speed in cruise control 225
Speed in cruise control 225
Speedometer display mode 133
Temperature (interior) 169
Temperature indicator 133
Time display mode (Clock) 137
Units
Speedometer 133
Temperature 133
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414 IndexSetting current speed 224
Setting the temperature 169
Settings
Convenience functions 144
Factory, SmartKey 91
Individual, SmartKey 145
Lighting (control system) 139
Menus and submenus 121
Resetting all (control system) 130
Resetting in the submenu 131
Selective, SmartKey 91
Settings menu
Functions in 130
Individual vehicle settings 130
Submenus 131
Shift lock 388
Shift program mode 119
Shifting
Gear selector lever 46, 152
Gear selector lever positions 156
Into optimal gear range
(automatic transmission) 154Side impact air bags 66
Side marker lamps, front
Messages in display 315
Replacing bulbs 333
Side marker lamps, rear
Replacing bulbs 333
Side markers
Cleaning 289
Side windows
Automatic opening 216
Cleaning 290
Closing 215, 216, 217
Closing fully 216
Closing with SmartKey 217
Opening 215, 216, 217
Opening fully 216
Opening with SmartKey 217
Stopping 217
Synchronizing power windows 218
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Rear window wiper 53
Windshield wipers 52Single CD mode selector 177
Single wipe 52
Sliding in
Swiveling cup holder,
in front of seat armrest 237
Sliding out
Swiveling cup holder,
in front of seat armrest 236
SmartKey 90
Changing batteries 331
Locking and unlocking 90
Opening and closing the
tilt/sliding sunroof* with 221
Opening and closing
windows with 217
Unlocking with 32
Snow chains 283
Soft keys
Audio system 178
Sound system* 180
Spare fuses 357
Spare wheel 369
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416 Index
Lighting 139
Resetting functions in
Control system 131
Selecting 131
Settings menu 131
Time/Date 135
Vehicle 143
Substitute lamps
Bulbs 332
Sun visors 164
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching
Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 378
Switching off
Audio system 178
Automatic central locking
(control system) 143
Delayed (exterior lamps) 141
Engine 57
ESP 82
Hazard warning flasher 113
Headlamps 56
Seat heating* 104Switching on
Audio system 178
Automatic central locking
(control system) 143
ESP 83
Front fog lamps 111
Hazard warning flasher 113
Headlamps 49
High beam headlamps 49
High beams 112
Low beam headlamps 49
Rear fog lamp 112
Seat heating* 104
Windshield wipers 51
Symbols 15
Synchronizing
Power windows 218
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 222T
Tachometer 25, 118
Overspeed range 118
Tail lamps
Cleaning 289
Messages in display 317
Replacing bulbs 333, 339
Tailgate
Closing 94
Message in display 320
Opening 94
Tar stains 288
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 375
Brake fluid 375
Coolant 373
Coolants 379
Electrical system 370
Engine 366
Engine oil additives 375
Engine oils 375
Flexible fuel vehicles 377
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417 Index
Fuel requirements 376
Fuels 373, 374
Gasoline additives 377
Lubricants 373
Main dimensions 371
Premium unleaded gasoline 376
Rims and tires 367
Weights 372
Windshield washer 374
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 374, 381
Tele Aid* 242
Emergency calls 243
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 246
Initiating an emergency
call manually 244
Message in display 320
Remote door unlock 248
Roadside Assistance 245SOS button 244
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 249
System self-check 243
Tele Aid System 242, 389
Upgrade scenario 247
Telematics* 389
Telephone* 26, 241
Answering a call 149
Dialing a number from
the phone book 150
Ending a call 150
Hands-free microphone 29
Loading phone book 150
Message in display 320
Operation 148, 200
Redialing 151
Temperature
Display mode 133
Grades of tires 383
Setting interior temperature 169
Setting units in display 133
Tires 280Tie-down rings
(Cargo compartment) 233
Tightening torque
(Wheel bolts) 346, 389
Tilt
Head restraint, manual seat 37
Head restraint, power seat* 39
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
Closing 219, 329
Closing with SmartKey 221
Messages in display 320
Opening 219, 329
Opening with SmartKey 221
Stopping 221
Synchronizing 222
Time
Setting hours 135
Setting minutes 136
Time display
Setting 137
Time synchronization*
With head unit 135