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Contents
Automatic transmission ..................... 152
One-touch gearshifting................. 154
Gear ranges ................................. 155
Gear selector lever position ......... 156
Automatic shift program .............. 158
Driving tips ................................... 159
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 160
Good visibility .................................... 161
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 161
Rear view mirrors ......................... 161
Sun visors .................................... 164
Rear window defroster ................. 165
Climate control .................................. 166
Deactivating the climate control
system ......................................... 169
Setting the temperature ............... 169
Adjusting air distribution and
volume ......................................... 170
Defrosting .................................... 171
Air recirculation mode.................. 171
Air conditioning ............................ 173
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents...................... 174Audio system ...................................... 175
Audio and telephone, operation .... 175
Operating safety ........................... 175
Operating and display elements.... 176
Button and soft key operation....... 178
Operation ...................................... 178
Radio operation ............................ 183
Introduction to satellite radio*
(USA only) ..................................... 188
CD mode ....................................... 193
GSM network phones ................... 200
TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 206
Emergency calls “911”.................. 213
Power windows .................................. 215
Opening and closing the
windows........................................ 215
Synchronizing power windows ...... 218
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*................. 219
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof ........................ 219
Synchronizing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof ........................ 222
Driving systems .................................. 223
Cruise control ............................... 223Loading .............................................. 226
Roof rack* .................................... 226
Parcel net in cargo
compartment ................................ 226
Storage compartment under
cargo compartment floor .............. 227
Retractable luggage cover and
partition net .................................. 228
Split rear bench seat .................... 230
Loading instructions ..................... 232
Cargo tie-down rings..................... 233
Useful features ................................... 234
Storage compartments ................. 234
Ashtrays........................................ 238
Cigarette lighter ............................ 239
Electrical outlet............................. 240
Telephone* ................................... 241
Tele Aid* ....................................... 242
Garage door opener* .................... 249
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27 At a glance
Center console
Center console
Upper part
Item
Page
1
Seat heating*, driver’s side
104
2
ESP control switch
81
3
Hazard warning flasher
switch – switching on/off
113
4
Central locking switch
96
Central unlocking switch
96
5
Tow-away alarm switch*
87
Anti-theft alarm system
indicator lamp*
86
6
Seat heating*, passenger
side
104
Item
Page
7
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp
72,
300
8
Audio system,
175
orCOMAND* (see separate
operating instructions)
9
Climate control
166
Rear window defroster
165
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89 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Seats
Memory function*
Lighting
Instrument cluster
Control system
Automatic transmission
Good visibility
Climate control
Audio system
Power windows
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Driving systems
Loading
Useful features
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165 Controls in detail
Good visibility
Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep the battery
drain to a minimum, switch off the
defroster as soon as the rear window is
clear. The defroster is automatically
deactivated after approximately
6 to 17 minutes of operation depending on
the outside temperature.Activating
Press buttonF in the climate
control panel (
page 167).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
Deactivating
Press buttonF again.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
Warning!
G
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before
driving. Visibility could otherwise be
impaired, endangering you and others.!If the rear window defroster switches
off too soon and the indicator lamp
starts flashing, this means that too
many electrical consumers are
operating simultaneously and there is
insufficient voltage in the battery. The
system responds automatically by
deactivating the rear window defroster.
As soon as the battery has sufficient
voltage, the rear window defroster
automatically turns itself back on.
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166 Controls in detailClimate control
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167 Controls in detail
Climate control
Climate control panel
Item
1
Left side defroster vent, fixed
2
Left side air vent, adjustable
3
Thumbwheel for air volume control
for left side air vent
4
Thumbwheel for air volume control
for left center air vent
5
Left center air vent, adjustable
6
Right center air vent, adjustable
7
Thumbwheel for air volume control
for right center air vent
8
Thumbwheel for air volume control
for right side air vent
9
Right side air vent, adjustable
a
Right side defroster vent, fixed
b
Climate control panel
iFor draft-free ventilation, move the
sliders for the side air vents2 and9
and center air vents5 and 6 to the
middle position.
Item
1
Air volume control
2
Left side temperature control
3
Right side temperature control
4
Air distribution control
5
Rear window defroster
6
AC cooling on/off (AC
OFF
)
7
Air distribution and air volume
(automatic mode)
8
Air recirculation
9
Defrosting
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168 Controls in detailClimate controlThe climate control is operational when-
ever the engine is running. You can oper-
ate the climate control system in either the
automatic or manual mode. The system
cools or heats the interior depending on
the selected interior temperature and the
current outside temperature.Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and
odors are filtered out before outside air en-
ters the passenger compartment through
the air distribution system.
The air conditioning will not engage (no
cooling) if the modeAC
OFF
is selected
(
page 173).
Warning!
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When operating the climate control, the air
that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents in the footwell can be
very hot or very cold (depending on the set
temperature). This may cause burns or frost-
bite on unprotected skin in the immediate
area of the air vents. Always keep sufficient
distance between unprotected parts of the
body and the footwell air vents. If necessary,
change the air flow using the air distribution
controls to direct the air away from the foot-
well air vents (
page 170).
Warning!
G
Follow the recommended settings for heat-
ing and cooling given on the following pag-
es. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.
iSevere conditions (e.g. strong air
pollution) may require replacement of
the filter before its scheduled interval.
A clogged filter will reduce the air
volume to the interior.
If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate
the interior before driving off, see
“Opening (Summer opening feature)”
(page 221).
Keep the air intake grille in front of the
windshield free of snow and debris.
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169 Controls in detail
Climate control
Deactivating the climate control system
Deactivating
Set air volume control1 (
page 167)
to position0.
Reactivating
Set air volume control1 (
page 167)
to any speed.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls2 and3
(page 167) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).Increasing
Turn the temperature control2 or3
slightly to the right.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
Decreasing
Turn the temperature control2 or3
slightly to the left.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
iWhen the air conditioning is switched
off, the outside air supply and circula-
tion are also switched off. Only choose
this setting for a short time. Otherwise
the windows could fog up.
iWhen operating the climate control
system in automatic mode, you will
only rarely need to adjust the tempera-
ture, air volume and air distribution.
