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A
ABS 25, 80, 383
LOW RANGE mode 81
Malfunction indicator lamp 290, 291
Messages in display 300
Warning lamp 290, 291
Accelerator position (Automatic
transmission) 153
Accessory weight 273
Accident
In case of 56
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 174
Air recirculation mode 172
Anti-theft alarm system 88
Central locking (control system) 142
Defrost 172
Easy-entry/exit feature 143
ESP 87
Exterior headlamps 51
Exterior lamps 111
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 164
Headlamps 51
Rear window defroster 166
Windshield wipers 53Adding
Coolant 249
Engine oil 247
Additional turn signals 336
Adjusting 37
Air distribution 171
Air volume 171
Backrest tilt 39
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Head restraint height 39
Head restraint height, rear seats 103
Head restraint tilt 39
Instrument cluster illumination 120
Interior rear view mirror 41
Mirrors 41
Multicontour seat* 104
Seat cushion length 104
Seat cushion tilt 39
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Seat height 39
Seats 37
Steering column in/out 40
Steering column up/down 40
Steering wheel 40Air conditioning (cooling)
Turning off 174
Turning on 174
Air conditioning refrigerant 378
Air distribution
Adjusting 171
Air pressure 273
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 172
Activating 172
Deactivating 172
Air volume
Adjusting 171
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 297
Airbags 63
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 74, 383
Front 67
Safety guidelines 66
Window curtain airbags 68
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COMAND see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 23, 114
High beam flasher 52, 114
High beam headlamps 114
Turn signals 52
Windshield wipers 53
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 235
Control system 123, 384
AUDIO menu 128
Convenience submenu 143
Display digital speedometer 128
Functions 125, 127
Instrument cluster submenu 136
Lighting submenu 138
Menus 126, 127
Multifunction display 123
Multifunction steering wheel 124
NAVI menu 130
Satellite radio (USA only) 129
Selecting radio system 129Settings menu 132
Standard display menu 128
Submenus 125, 127
TEL menu 146
Trip computer menu 145
Vehicle status message memory
menu 131
Vehicle submenu 142
Convenience feature 177
Convenience submenu 143
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature 143
Setting key-dependency 144
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 144
Coolant 248, 380
Adding 249
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 380
Capacities 376
Checking level 248
Messages in display 307, 308, 309
Temperature 238
Temperature display 120
Warning lamp 307Coolant level
Checking 241, 248
Crossing obstacles 232
Cruise control 181, 384
Canceling 182
Driving downhill 182
Driving uphill 182
Fine adjustment 183
Messages in display 310
Setting current speed 182
Setting speed 183
Cruise control lever 181
Cup holder
In rear passenger footwell 197
Cup holders 196
Cleaning 287
In front passenger footwell 197
In glove box lid 196
Next to the armrest 196
Curb weight 273
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 383
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities 376
Functions (control system) 125, 127
Resetting 133
Fuse box 362, 363, 364
Fuses 362
Fuse box in battery box 362
Fuse box in front passenger
footwell 363
Fuse box in middle tunnel 364
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 362
G
Garage door opener 30, 210
Gasoline see Fuel
Gasoline additives 379
GAWR 274
Gear range 385
Automatic transmission 154
Limiting 154
Shifting into optimal 155
Transfer case 157
Gear range limit
Canceling 155Gear selector lever
Cleaning 287
Position 151
Position (automatic
transmission) 149
Global
Locking 94
Unlocking 94
Global Positioning System (GPS) 385
Glove box 23, 194
Closing 194
Opening 194
Good visibility 163
GPS 385
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GTW 274
GVW 274
GVWR 274H
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 287
Hazard warning flasher 115
Head restraints 101
Power seats 39
Synchronizing 102
Headlamp cleaning system 249
Headlamps
Automatic control 111
Cleaning 285
Cleaning system 165, 249
Switching off 58
Switching on 51
Washer fluid 382
Washer system 382
Headlight switch-off delay see Delayed
switch-off, exterior lamps
Headliner
Cleaning 287
Heated seats 104
Heated steering wheel 215
Height adjustment
Head restraints 39
Seat belts 48
Steering wheel 40
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Sun visors 165
Sunroof
Messages in display 321
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 387
Switching
Transfer case 157
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 142
Delayed (exterior lamps) 140
Differential locks 162
Engine 58
ESP 86
Headlamps 58
Heated steering wheel 216Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 142
Differential locks 161
ESP 87
Front axle differential lock 162
Headlamps 51
Heated steering wheel 216
Rear axle differential lock 162
Transfer case differential lock 161
Windshield wipers 53
Symbol messages
Multifunction display 304
Synchronizing
ESP 302
Head restraints 102
Seat adjustment 102
T
Tachometer 25, 121
Displaying gear range 154
Overspeed range 121
Tail lamps 343
Cleaning 285
Replacing bulbs 336Tailgate
Closing 98
Message in display 322
Opening 97, 98
Tailgate lock 324
Unlocking in an emergency 327
Tar stains 284
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 378
Brake fluid 378
Coolant 376
Coolants 380
Electrical system 374
Engine 370
Engine oil 377
Engine oil additives 378
Fuel requirements 379
Fuels 376
Gasoline additives 379
Lubricants 376
Main dimensions 375
Premium unleaded gasoline 378
Rims and tires 371
Weights and ratings 375
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 377, 382