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A
ABS 27, 88
Malfunction indicator lamp 356
Messages in display 370
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission 172
Accessory weight 337
Accident 58
Active head restraints 79
Resetting 403
Air bags 65
Children 80
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 74
Front side impact air bags 70
Front, Driver 69
Front, Passenger 69
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 70
Rear side impact air bags* 70
Safety guidelines 68
Window curtain 70
Air conditioning refrigerant 450
Air conditioning system
see Climate control systemAir conditioning, Cooling 192, 204
Air distribution 188, 199
Air pressure see Tires, Inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 190, 201
Air vents 193, 206
Air volume 188, 200
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 394, 418
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 453, 454
Antiglare, Rear view mirror 179, 180
Anti-theft systems 94
Anti-theft alarm system 94
Immobilizer 94
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 270, 271
Ashtrays 272, 273
Aspect ratio 337
ATF 309
AUDIO menu 147
CD player (CD, MP3-CD) 148
Radio station 147
Radio station (satellite*) 147
Search function 161Audio system 207
Button and soft key operation 210
CD changer* 226
CD operation 223
Emergency calls "911" 243
MP3 224
Operating and display elements 208
Operating audio system 207
Operating safety 207
Radio operation 214
Sound system* 211
Switching on/off 210
Telephone* operation 207, 230
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirror 180
Automatic central locking,
Control system 118, 162
Automatic climate control see
Climate control system
Automatic headlamp mode see Headlamps
Automatic lighting control,
Interior lighting 136
Automatic locking when driving 118
Automatic shift program 174
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Automatic transmission
Accelerator position 172
Automatic shift program 174
Emergency operation
(limp-home mode) 178
Gear ranges 173
Gear selector lever 50, 168
Gear selector lever control
one-touch gearshifting 175
Gear selector lever positions 170
Gear shifting malfunctions 178
Kickdown 172
Program mode selector switch 174
Shifting procedure 169
Starting engine 50
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting* 177
Transmission fluid level 309
Automatic Transmission Fluid see ATFB
Backrest 264
Seat, Multicontour* 123
Seat, Power 40
Backup lamps
Messages in display 389
Replacing bulbs 406, 407
Bar 337
BAS 90
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 404
Checking battery condition 107
Battery, Vehicle 311, 421
Charging 423
Connecting 424
Disconnecting 422
Installing 423
Jump starting 425
Messages in display 378
Removing 423Bead 337
Beverage holder see Cup holder
Block heater (Canada only) 342
Bolts, Spare wheel 398
Brake fluid 450
Checking 305
Message in display 379
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 350
High mounted 407
Replacing bulbs 407, 411
Brake pads
Message in display 379
Brakes 294
Warning lamp 358
Break-in period 292
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs
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C
California retail buyers and
lessees, Important notice for 11
Call priority (Tele Aid) 284
Can holder see Cup holder
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants 448
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down rings 267
Carpets, cleaning 353
Catalytic converter 301
CD changer* 223
MP3 224
CD player 223
Control system 148
Center console 29
Lower part 30
Upper part 29
Central locking
Automatic 118, 162
Locking/unlocking from inside 118
Central locking switch 118
Certification label 438
Certification label, examples 438
Charcoal filter 203Children in the vehicle 80
Air bags 80
Blocking rear
side window operation 86
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 74
Infant and child
restraint systems 75, 80, 84
LATCH-type child seat anchors 85
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 70
Cigarette lighter 274
Climate control see
Climate control system
Climate control system
Air conditioning refrigerant 450
Air conditioning, Cooling 192, 204
Air distribution 188, 199
Air recirculation mode 190, 201
Air vents 193, 206
Air volume 188, 189, 200
Charcoal filter 203
Control panel,
Automatic climate control 195
Control panel,
Climate control 185Deactivating/Reactivating 187, 197
Defogging 200
Defrosting 200
Defrosting, rear window 183
Front defroster 189
MAXCOOL 201
Residual engine heat
and ventilation* (REST*) 205
Temperature 188, 198
Clock 27, 140, 156
Setting time 156
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 337
Collapsible wheel chock 394, 396
COMAND* see separate
COMAND operating instructions
Combination switch 55, 132
Control system 141
Functions 143
Multifunction display 141
Multifunction steering wheel 142
Resetting to factory default 151
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Control system menus 144
AUDIO 147
NAV* 149
Settings 151
Settings, Submenus 151
Standard display 146
Submenus 143
TEL* 165
Trip computer 163
Vehicle status message memory 149
Control system submenus 143, 145, 153
Convenience 162
Instrument cluster 154
Lighting 158
Time/Date 156
Vehicle 161
Coolant 310, 453
Adding 310
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
mixing ratio and quantity 453
Capacities 449
Checking coolant level 310
Messages in display 380–382
Temperature 302
Temperature indicator 139
Warning lamp 361Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 133
Replacing bulbs 407
Cruise control 253
Canceling 255
Cruise control lever 253
Current speed 254
Fine adjustment 256
Higher speed 256
Last stored speed
("Resume" function) 256
Slower speed 256
Cup holder 271
Curb weight 337D
Date 156
Date, Setting 157, 158
Daytime running lamp mode 130
Setting 158
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield 190, 200
Defrosting, Front 189, 200
Defrosting, Rear 183
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 160
Interior lighting 161
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
With starting 52
Digital speedometer 146
Dimensions, Vehicle 447
Direction of rotation (tires) 316
Displays
Digital speedometer 146
Maintenance service indicator 343
Messages in display 368
Multifunction display 141
Outside temperature 140
Symbol messages 378–393
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Text messages 370–376
Vehicle status message memory 149
Vehicle status messages see
Multifunction display messages
Distance to empty (Range),
Trip computer 164
Door
Entry lamps 137
Handle (inside) 32
Locking/unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 35, 104
Locking/unlocking,
SmartKey 34, 100
Opening from inside/outside 108
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 284
Unlocking, Mechanical key 399
Door control panel 32
Door handle 108
DOT 337
Drinking and driving 293Driving
Abroad 300
Hydroplaning 297
In winter 299
Instructions 47, 293
Problems 58
Safety systems 88
Systems 253
Through standing water 300
Driving off 295
Driving safety systems
ABS 88
BAS 90
Electronic traction system 92
ESP
®91
Driving systems
Cruise control 253
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 257
Driving tips 172
Accelerator position 172
Kickdown 172E
Easy-entry/exit feature 44, 162
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical outlet 275
Electrical system, Technical data 446
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency call system* 279
Emergency calls
911 calls 243
Tele Aid calls 280, 281
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 178
Emergency operations
Active head restraints, Resetting 403
Center console,
Indicator lamps 366–367
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 401
Instrument cluster,
Indicator lamps 356–365
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*,
Manual operation 402
Remote door unlock 284
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 116
Trunk lid, Unlocking 400
Unlocking/locking
the vehicle 399, 400
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Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 425
First aid kit 394
Flat tire, Changing 415
Fuses 431
Hazard warning flasher 135
Roadside Assistance 12, 282
Towing the vehicle 427
Emission control 302
Emission control information label 439
Emission control vacuum line
routing diagram label 439
Emission system warranties 10
Engine
Belt layout 440
Block heater (Canada only) 342
Break-in recommendations 292
Cleaning 348
Compartment 306
Malfunction indicator lamp 27, 359
Maximum engine speed 441
Message in display 380
Number 439
Starting 50
Starting difficulties 52Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 51
Starting with SmartKey 51
Technical data 441
Turning off 60
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 61
Turning off with SmartKey 61
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 308, 450
Adding 309, 450
Additives 450
Changing 309, 450
Checking level 305, 308
Consumption 308
Filler cap 309
Filler neck 309
Engine oil level 305
ESP
®91
Messages in display 370–371
Warning lamp 362
ETD 78
Safety guidelines 68
Exterior rear view mirrors 45, 180
Exterior view 22F
Filler cap, Engine oil 309
Filler neck, Engine oil 309
First aid kit 394
Flat tire 415
Jacking up the vehicle 416
Lowering the vehicle 419
Minispare wheel 397
Mounting the spare wheel 416
Preparing the vehicle 415
Flexible Service System
see FSS (Canada vehicles)
Floormats* 275
Fluids
Brake fluid 305, 450
Engine coolant 305
Engine oil 305, 450
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 305, 449
Fog lamps 132, 407
Messages in display 387
Replacing bulbs 407, 408, 411
Front air bags 69
Front lamps see Headlamps
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Front passenger front air bag 65, 69
Messages in display 372–375
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 29, 74, 366
Front seat head restraints
see Head restraints
FSS (Canada vehicles) 343
Fuel 304, 449
Additives 452
Automatic transmission fluid 448
Brake fluid 448
Capacities 448
Capacities, Fuel tank 449
Engine coolant 449
Engine oil 448
Filling the tank 303
Fuel display 27
Fuel filler flap and cap 303
Fuel filler flap and cap, Multifunction
display messages 383
Fuel reserve warning lamp 363
Power steering fluid 448
Premium unleaded
gasoline 304, 449, 451
Requirements, Octane rating 451
Technical data 449Fuel cap
Message in display 360
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 163
Resetting 164
Since last reset 164
Fuel filler flap 303
Locking/unlocking 303
Opening 304
Fuel reserve warning lamp 27
Fuel tank
Capacity 449
Filler flap 303
Message in display 385
Fuel, Premium unleaded
gasoline 304, 449, 451
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 448
Fuses 431
Fuse box (main)
in passenger compartment 432
Fuse box
in engine compartment 433
Fuse box
in trunk 434
Replacing 431G
Garage door opener 31, 285
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 337
Gear range
Automatic transmission 173
Limiting 173
Shifting into optimal 176, 178
Gear selector lever 50, 168
Cleaning 353
Gearshift pattern 168
Lock 51
Message in display 376
Position 169, 170
Position indicator 141
Shifting procedure 169
Unlocking in an emergency 401
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting
Automatic transmission 175
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*