475 Index
High beam headlamps 135
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 392
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 412
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 412, 414
Replacing bulbs for
high beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 416
Switching on 52, 132
High mounted brake lamp 413
Hood 308
Message in display 390
Horn 23
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning 299
I
Identification labels 442
Identification number, Vehicle (VIN) 442
Ignition
with KEYLESS-GO* 36
with SmartKey 34
Immobilizer 93
Indicator lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicleInflation pressure see
Tires,Inflation pressure
Inside door handle 30, 110
Instrument cluster 24, 140, 463
Cleaning 357
Illumination brightness 140
Lamps in 360–367
Messages in display see
Multifunction display messages
Multifunction display 144
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 138
Delayed shut-off 163
Interior rear view mirror 43, 181
Antiglare position 180
Auto-dimming 181
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
J
Jack 398
Jacking up the vehicle 421
Jump starting 430K
Key, Mechanical 404
Key, SmartKey 98
Batteries 102, 108
Battery check lamp 101, 107
Changing batteries 410
Factory setting 100, 101
Ignition 34
Locking/unlocking 32, 60, 98
Locking/unlocking,
Global setting 100
Locking/unlocking,
Selective setting 101
Loss of 102, 110
Message in display 390
Opening and closing the
power tilt/sliding sunroof* 252
Opening and closing the
power windows 249
Positions in starter switch 34
Remote control 98
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 103
Starting the engine 49
Turning off the engine 58
Unlocking/opening trunk lid 102
476 IndexKey, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing batteries 411
KEYLESS-GO* 103, 463
Batteries in SmartKey 108
Battery check lamp, SmartKey 107
Factory setting 106, 108
Ignition 36
Important notes 104
Lock button 60
Locking/unlocking 33, 60, 103
Locking/unlocking,
Global setting 106
Locking/unlocking, Global
with lock button on trunk lid 109
Locking/unlocking,
Selective setting 107
Loss of key 110
Messages in display 390
Remote control 103
Start / stop button 35
Starting the engine 49
Turning off the engine 58
Unlocking/opening trunk lid 109
Kickdown 174, 463
Kilopascal 343L
Labels 442
Certification 442
Emission control information 442
Vacuum line routing diagram 442
Lamp sensor see Light sensor
Lamps, exterior 412
Light sensor 392
Messages in display 391–395
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 25, 360
Battery (SmartKey) 101, 107
Brakes 25, 361
Center console 368–369
CHECK ENGINE 362, 363
Coolant 364
Coolant temperature 25, 141
Distance warning 25
Engine diagnostics 362, 363
Engine malfunction 25, 362, 363
ESP
®
25, 365
Fog lamps 134
Front passenger front air bag off 68
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 368
Fuel reserve 25, 365High beam headlamp 25
Instrument cluster 360–367
Low beam headlamps 25
Parktronic system* warning
indicators (Canada only) 260
Seat belt telltale 25, 71, 366
SRS 25, 63, 367
Turn signals 25
Language, Setting 155
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in display 392
Replacing bulbs 413, 417
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 356
Light sensor
Messages in display 392
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting, Exterior and interior 131
Limp-Home Mode 179
Loading
Ski sack* (Canada only) 263
Loading see Vehicle loading
Loading the vehicle 320
Locator lighting 133, 161
477 Index
Lock buttons
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 60, 107
Trunk lid (KEYLESS-GO*) 109
Lock knob 463
Loss of keys 102, 110
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 441
Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 393
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 412
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 412, 414
Switching on 25, 52
Lubricants 452M
Maintenance 12, 348
Calling up service indicator 349
Clearing service indicator 349
FSS (Canada vehicles) 348
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 348
Resetting service indicator 350
Service indicator 348
Service term exceeded 349
Maintenance system
(U.S. vehicles) 348, 463
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 202
Maximum load rating, Tires 343
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tire inflation pressure 343
Maximum tire inflation pressure 343
Mechanical key 404
Memory function see Seats, Power
Menus see Control system menus
Microphone, Hands-free 29
Minispare wheel see Spare wheelMirrors
Adjusting 43
Antiglare position 180
Auto-dimming 181
Exterior rear view mirror,
Parking position 130, 164, 182
Exterior rear view mirrors 43
Interior rear view mirror 43
MOE see MOExtended
MOE tires see MOExtended system*
MOExtended463
MOExtended system* 425
MON 306, 463
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multicontour seat* see
Seats, Multicontour*
Multifunction display 144, 464
Changing settings see
Control system menus and
Control system submenus
Displaying gear range 175
Selecting language 155
Symbol messages 382–397
Text messages 372–380
478 IndexMultifunction display messages 370
ABS 372
Battery 382
Brake fluid 383
Brake lamp 391
Brake pads 383
Check engine 384
Coolant 384–386
Display 387
Doors 387
Engine 384
Engine coolant 384–386
Engine oil 310, 388
ESP
®
374, 375
Fog lamps 392
Front passenger
front air bag 376–379
Fuel cap 387
Fuel reserve tank 390
Gear selector lever 380
Headlamps 391–395
Hood 390
Key, SmartKey 390
KEYLESS-GO* 390
Lamps 393
Lamps, exterior 391–395License plate lamp 392
Light sensor 392
Parking brake 383
Parking lamps 393
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 397
Seat belts 396
SRS 395
Steering gear oil 396
Tele Aid 397
Telephone* 397
Trunk 397
Turn signals 394
Windshield washer fluid 397
Multifunction
steering wheel 26, 144, 464
Button operation 144
N
Navigation system* 150
See separate
COMAND* operating instructions
Net, Parcel 270
Neutral gear position 172
New vehicle break-in 294
Night security illumination 133
Normal occupant weight 343
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 442O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 343
Occupant safety 62
Active head restraints 73
Air bags 63
Children and air bags 74
Children in the vehicle 74
ETD 72
Fastening the seat belts 45
Front air bags 67
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 81, 368
Front side impact air bags 68
Infant and child restraint systems 74
LATCH-type child seat anchors 83
OCS 77
Rear side impact air bags* 68
Seat belts 45, 69
Seat belts, safety guidelines 66
SRS 62
Window curtain air bags 68
OCS 77, 464
Self-test 81
Odometer 25
Oil level see Engine oil, checking level
484 IndexTelephone* 26, 167, 278
Answering/ending a call 168
Hands-free microphone 29
Messages in display 397
Operation 167, 231
Phone book 168
Redialing 169
TEL menu* 167
Temperature
Interior temperature 190, 200
Tie-down rings, Trunk 268
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 424, 466
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Time 157
Time, Setting 157, 158
TIN 344
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 321
Terminology 342
Tire inflation pressure see
the placard on the fuel filler flapTires 317, 445
Air pressure 342
Care and maintenance 318
Chains 347
Cleaning 319
Direction of rotation, Spinning 320
Driving instructions 298
Important notes,
Tire inflation pressure 327
Inflation pressure 307, 326, 328
Inflation pressure,
Information placard 326
Inspection 318
Load rating 344
MOExtended system* 425
Ply composition
and material used 344
Problems under-/overinflated 331
Retreads 317
Rims and tires 445
Rotation 345
Run Flat Indicator 329
Service life 318
Sizes 447
Snow 346
Spare wheel 401, 421, 449Speed rating 300, 335, 344
Storing 319
Temperature 327, 341
Terminology 342
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Traction 299, 344
Tread 344
Tread depth 319, 346
Treadwear indicators 344
Wear pattern 345
Winter 346
Tools 398
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 82
Tether attachment points 82
Tow-away alarm 27
Tow-away alarm* 95
Towing eye bolt 398, 434, 435
Towing the vehicle 432
Tow-start 430, 432
Traction 176, 299, 344
Transmission gear selector lever see
Gear selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 302
Tread 344
485 Index
Tread depth 319, 346
Treadwear indicators 344
Trip computer 165
Trip odometer 141
Trunk
Closing from inside 113
Fuse box 438
Lamp 139
Lid 111
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 109
Message in display 397
Opening 111
Opening, from inside 112
Tie-down rings 268
Trunk lid 113
Trunk lid emergency release 118
Unlocking in an emergency 405
Unlocking/opening,
KEYLESS-GO* 109
Unlocking/opening,
SmartKey 102
Valet locking 119Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 355
Messages in display 394
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 416
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 415
Replacing bulbs (rear) 417
Turn signals 53
Additional in mirrors 412
Bulbs 412, 413
Bulbs (Bi-Xenon)) 416
Cleaning lenses 355
Indicator lamps 25
Turning off engine 58
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards 344
Units, Settings
Speedometer 155
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 455
Upholstery, Cleaning 358
Useful features 269V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 442
Vehicle
Battery 315, 426
Break-in period 294
Care 351
Control system, Settings menu 152
Dimensions 451
Jump starting 430
Locking/Unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 33, 60, 103
Locking/Unlocking,
SmartKey 32, 60, 98
Lowering 424
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety 16
Towing 432
Unlocking/locking
in an emergency 404, 405
Washing 353
Weights 451
Vehicle capacity weight 344
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 398, 400, 421
Vehicle lighting 307