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265 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Front sensors
Rear sensorsMinimum distance
If the system detects an obstacle in this 
range, all the distance warning segments 
illuminate and you hear a warning signal. If 
the obstacle is closer than the minimum 
distance, the actual distance might no 
longer be indicated by the system.Warning indicators
Visual signals indicate to the driver the rel-
ative distance between the sensors and an 
obstacle. The warning indicator for the 
front area is located above the center air 
vents in the dashboard. The warning indi-
cator for the rear area is integrated in the 
rear trim.
Front area warning indicator1Left side of the vehicle
2Right side of the vehicle
3Readiness indicators
Center
approx. 40 in (100 cm)
Corners
approx. 24 in (60 cm)
Center
approx. 48 in (120 cm)
Corners
approx. 32 in (80 cm)
!During parking maneuvers, pay special 
attention to objects located above or 
below the height of the sensors (e.g. 
planters or trailer hitches). The 
Parktronic system will not detect such 
objects at close range and damage to 
your vehicle or the object may result.
Ultrasonic signals from outside sourc-
es (e.g. truck air brakes, car wash or 
jackhammers) may impair the opera-
tion of the Parktronic system.
Center
approx. 8 in (20 cm)
Corners
approx. 6 in (15 cm) 
     
        
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443 Practical hints
Flat tire
On whee l to b e c hang ed, l oose n but d o 
not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap-
proximately one full turn with wrench). The jack take-up brackets are located di-
rectly behind the front wheel housings and 
in front of the rear wheel housings. 
1Jack take-up bracket
2Jack
Place jack2 on firm ground.
Position jack2 under take-up 
bracket1 so that it is always vertical 
(plumb-line) as seen from the side, 
even if the vehicle is parked on an 
incline.
Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a 
maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the 
ground. Never start engine while 
vehicle is raised.Warning!
G
Position the jack only on the jack take-up 
brackets designed for this purpose.
If the jack is not properly positioned, the ve-
hicle may slip off of the jack.
 
     
        
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508 IndexHead restraints 131
Folding back 132
Front seat, Adjusting 42
Rear seat, Removing and installing
Removing and installing 132
Headlamp cleaning system* 197
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed 
shut-off, Exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 142
Bi-Xenon*
Cleaning lenses 367
Cleaning system* 197
Halogen 436
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 142
Messages in display 412, 413, 414, 
415
Replacing bulbs 436
Switch 54
Headliner and shelf below rear window, 
Cleaning and care of 371
Heated seats* 135
Heated steering wheel* 283Height adjustment
Vehicle level control 260
High beam flasher 145
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 414
Replacing bulbs 434
Switching on
High mounted brake lamp 434
Hood 319
Message in display 410
Horn 23
Hydroplaning 307
I
Identification labels 468
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 468
Ignition 36, 50, 51
Switching on 51
Immobilizer 101
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and 
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pres-
sure
Inside door handle 119Instrument cluster 24, 150, 495
Cleaning 370
Illumination brightness 150
Lamps 374
Messages in display see Multifunction 
display messages
Multifunction display 153
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster, 
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off 173
Interior rear view mirror 45
Auto-dimming mirrors 197
Interior storage spaces see Storage com-
partments
J
Jack 422
Jump starting 454 
     
        
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517 Index
Trunk
Cargo area
Closing the lid 121
Fuse box 462
Lamp 149
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 117
Message in display 419
Opening 110, 120
Tie-down rings 275
Trunk lid emergency release 127
Unlocking in an emergency 427
Valet locking 128
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 367
Messages in display 415
Replacing bulbs 437
Turn signals 55
Additional in mirrors 434
Bulbs 434
Cleaning lenses 367
Indicator lamps 25
Turning off engine 62U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 
Standards 356
Units, Settings
Speedometer 166
Temperature 166
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 488
Uphill driving
Cruise control 244
Upholstery
Cleaning 371
Useful features 276
V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 468
Valet locking 128
Vehicle
Battery 450
Care 364
Control system, settings menu 153
Dimensions 482
Individual settings 163, 165
Locking/unlocking 34, 60, 106
Locking/unlocking in an 
emergency 426, 427
Lowering 447Modifications and alterations, Operat-
ing safety 16
Towing 457
Washing 364
Weights 483
Vehicle capacity weight 356
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 422, 424
Vehicle level control see Airmatic DC (Dual 
Control)*
Vehicle lighting 318
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 275
Instructions 274
Load limit 334
Roof rack* 268
Ski sack* 268
Split rear bench seat* 271
Terminology 353
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 356
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele 
Aid) 293
Vehicle status message memory 162
Vehicle tool kit 424
Vehicle washing 366
VIN 499