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Instrument Panel USA ModelsWarning and indicator lights on the 
tachometer
Indicator lights in central instrument 
panelWarning and indicator lights on the 
speedometer
A Oil temperature gauge
BTachometer
CClock
D Clock reset button
E Cooling system temperature gauge
F Multi-purpose display
G Fuel gauge
H Reset button for trip counter display
I Speedometer
J Mileage displays
KVoltmeter Emission Control warning light
(Check Engine)
Airbag warning light
Safety belt warning light
PSM warning light
ABS warning light
Cruise control readiness
Hydraulically disengageable anti-roll bars
Turn signal indicator light, left
Turn signal indicator light, right
Trailer turn signal
Indicator light
Rear fog light indicator light
Tire pressure warning light
Differential locking indicator light
Brake warning light
Fog light indicator light
General warning 
Observe warning message on the multi-
purpose display!
High beam indicator light 

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Instrument Panel Canada ModelsWarning and indicator lights on the 
tachometer
Indicator lights in central instrument 
panelWarning and indicator lights on the 
speedometer
A Oil temperature gauge
BTachometer
CClock
D Clock reset button
E Cooling system temperature gauge
F Multi-purpose display
G Fuel gauge
H Reset button for trip counter display
I Speedometer
J Mileage displays
KVoltmeter Emission Control warning light
(Check Engine)
Airbag warning light
Safety belt warning light
PSM warning light
ABS warning light
Cruise control readiness
Hydraulically disengageable anti-roll bars
Turn signal indicator light, left
Turn signal indicator light, right
Trailer turn signal
Indicator light
Rear fog light indicator light
Tire pressure warning light
Differential locking indicator light
Brake warning light
Fog light indicator light
General warning 
Observe warning message on the multi-
purpose display!
High beam indicator light 

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Clock
 Danger!
Risk of an accident and loss of control.
fDo not reach through the steering-wheel 
spokes while driving.
fIn the event of a sudden turn or airbag deploy-
ment, serious personal injury could result if 
hand is positioned through steering wheel spokes.Clock A is adjusted on the multi-purpose display in 
the instrument panel:
fPress button B.
The SETTINGS > CLOCK menu is automatical-
ly opened on the multi-purpose display.
fPlease observe the chapter “CLOCK” on 
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SettingsMAIN MENU > SETTINGS
The following functions can be selected in the 
main menu SETTINGS:
–Clock
–Compass
– Comfort (only with vehicle stationary)
– Lights (only with vehicle stationary)
– Units (only with vehicle stationary)
– Language (only with vehicle stationary)
– Factory settings (only with vehicle stationary)
ClockMAIN MENU > SETTINGS > CLOCK
To set the clock:
fSelect time with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
fSelect the hours or minutes display with the 
rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
fSet the time in increments of 1 h or 1 min.
fPress RESET switch.To select 12 h mode:
fSelect 12 h MODE with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
Note on operation
There is also a button on the instrument panel to 
call the CLOCK menu.
fPlease observe the chapter “CLOCK” on 
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Factory settingsMAIN MENU > SETTINGS > FACTORY SETTINGS
All settings made (Clock, Comfort, Lights, Units, 
Language) can be reset to the factory settings.Resetting
fSelect RESET with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
Note
This will delete all personal settings selected up to 
this point. 

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A- SET (Store speed) 
1- RESUME - Switch on/resume cruise control readiness 
(pull toward driver)
2- OFF - Interrupt (push away from driver)
3-+ SPEED - Accelerate (raise clockwise)
4-– SPEED - Decelerate (lower counter-clockwise)Cruise ControlCruise control maintains any selected speed be-
tween 25 and 124 mph (40 and 200 km/h) with-
out your having to use the accelerator.
The cruise control is operated with the operating 
lever on the steering wheel.
 Warning!
Risk of accident while using cruise control in 
heavy traffic and consequent personal injury, 
on twisting roads or under unfavorable road 
conditions (e.g. wintry or wet conditions, 
varying road surfaces).
fDo not use the cruise control under such 
conditions.
fObserve all local and national speed limits.
Risk of an accident, personal injury and loss 
of control.
fDo not reach through the steering-wheel spokes while driving.
Switching cruise control readiness onfPull back the operating lever to position 1 until 
it clicks audibly into place.Maintaining and storing speedfBring the car to the desired speed with the ac-
celerator.
fPress button A.
The desired speed has now been stored.
Cruise control readiness
The green indicator light on the tacho-
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Programming ON times
1. Switch ignition off.
2. Press TIMER button.
3. Select function (parking heating or parking 
ventilation).
4. Select the memory using TIMER button B.
The desired memory can be selected by 
pressing button B several times.
5. Set ON time using the “+” and “–” buttons A 
und D.
Pressing the buttons adjusts the time on a 
minute-by-minute basis. If the button is kept 
depressed, the time is adjusted faster.
ON times are only valid for 24 hours.
6. Press ON/OFF button C.
Displays F and G flash for approx. 10 seconds.
The button C can be pressed again to switch 
off the displays before this time has elapsed.
ON time I, clock symbol F and memory G are 
displayed for 2 minutes after ON/OFF button C 
has been pressed.
The display then goes out.
The parking heater has now been programed 
and the selected memory is active (symbol G 
is lit).
Note on operation
Only one memory can be active at any one time.Activating the memory
The parking heater runs for 30 minutes. It then 
switches itself off automatically. 
The program must be reactivated for every subse-
quent run.
To do this:
1. Switch ignition off.
2. Press TIMER button B.
3. Select function (parking heating or parking 
ventilation).
4. Select the memory using TIMER button B. The 
ON time that was last saved is displayed.
5. Press ON/OFF button C.
The program is reactivated.
Displays F and G flash for approx. 10 seconds.
The ON/OFF button can be pressed again to 
switch off the displays before this time has 
elapsed.
After the ON/OFF button has been pressed, 
the ON time I, clock symbol F and memory G 
are displayed for 2 minutes. 
The display then goes out.
The parking heater has now been programed 
and the selected memory is active (symbol G 
is lit).
Note on operation
Only one memory can be active at any one time.Example:
The parking heater is to activate the parking 
heating function at 9:48 a.m. 
To do this:
1. Switch ignition off.
2. Press TIMER button B on the front air-condi-
tioning control panel.
The symbols for the parking heating or parking 
ventilation function flash on the display.
3. Press “+” button D.
This selects the parking heating function.
4. Select the memory using TIMER button B
.
5. Set ON time to 9:48 a.m. using the “+” and 
“–” buttons (A and D).
6. Press ON/OFF button C.
The parking heater has now been programed 
and the selected memory is active.
Note on operation
If the parking heater is switched on manually prior 
to program start of an active memory, this will 
delete the programming. 
The memory must be reactivated if it is needed.
If the memory is not reactivated, the parking 
heater will not switch on. 

Index
393
Brake fluid
Changing............................................ 270
Brake light.................................................. 370
Brake tests ................................................ 244
Brake wear
Warning light ........................................ 79
Brake-fluid level
Checking ............................................ 269
Brakes ................................................ 75
, 244
Fluid.......................................... 269, 386
Fluid warning light...................... 128, 270
Pads ............................................. 14, 80
Test stand .......................................... 244
Warning light ........................................ 76
Wear .................................................. 128
Bulbs
Changing............................................ 370
Chart ................................................. 359
CCapacities .................................................. 386
Car care..................................................... 284
Car key
Battery ............................................... 358
Car Telephone ............................................ 190
Care ................................................. 288
, 290
cargo area ................................................. 202
Carpet ....................................................... 291
Catalytic converter...................................... 283
Center differential lock ................................ 231
Central locking system ......................... 24, 334
Button .................................................. 25
Button (rear) .................................. 25, 35
Central vents ..................................... 150
, 156Changing a wheel........................................323
Changing wheels ................................315
, 322
Check engine................................................91
Checking hydraulic fluid (power steering) ......271
Child restraint anchorages .............................61
Child restraint systems ..................................55
Child seat bracket .........................................60
Child seats ...................................................60
Installing ...............................................60
Childproof locks
Rear doors ...........................................27
Cigarette lighter ..........................................188
Circulating-air mode...........................150, 155
Circulating-air mode, automatic ...........150, 155
Cleaner
Air......................................................272
Particle...............................................272
Clock ..................................................89, 116
Closing mechanism, power ..........................200
Clutch ........................................................220
Collapsible spare wheel .. 107
, 126
, 240
, 325
, 
351
, ...............................................382
, 383
Comfort function
Panorama roof system ........................175
Sliding/lifting roof................................170
Comfort lighting ..........................................168
Coming Home function .......................121, 168
Compass....................................................117
Compressor ......................................313, 328
Coolant
Checking ............................................267
Cooling system .............................................87
Engine coolant level warning ..................87
Temperature gauge...............................87
Warning ................................................87Cornering light .................................. 133
, 366
Crankcase ventilation................................. 283
Crossing obstacles..................................... 252
Cruise control
Accelerating....................................... 141
Decelerating ...................................... 141
Interrupting ........................................ 141
Speed limit ........................................ 140
Storing speed .................................... 140
Switching off ...................................... 142
Switching on ...................................... 140
Cupholder.................................................. 197
Closing rear ....................................... 198
Opening front ..................................... 197
opening rear ...................................... 198
Removing insert front ......................... 197
DData bank .................................................. 378
Diagnostic Socket ........................................ 15
Dimensions ................................................ 389
Dimming .................................................... 168
Door lock
Deicing .............................................. 286
Door locking, automatic ....... 26
, 27, 119
, 120
Door mirrors .............................. 67
, 168
, 216
Automatic anti-dazzle operation ............. 69
Driving with a trailer ............................ 216
Extending ............................................ 67
Folding in ............................................. 67
Heating................................................ 68
Setting ................................................ 67
Door opening . 20
, 21, 24, 26, 27, 119
, 120