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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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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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Glove box 268
Gloves 394
Good visibility 179
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 337
GVWR 338H
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 31
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 353
Hazard warning flasher 135
Head restraints 40, 120
Active head restraints 79
Front seat 120
Power seat, Adjusting 40
Rear seat 120
Rear seat, Folding back 121
Rear seat, Placing upright 122
Rear seat, Removing/installing 122
Headlamp
cleaning system* 179, 312, 449
Headlamp delayed shut-off
see Delayed shut-off, Exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 129
Cleaning lenses 350
Daytime running lamp mode 130
Halogen 409
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Light sensor 386
Locator lighting 131Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 129
Messages in display 387–390
Night security illumination 131
Replacing bulbs 407, 409
Switch 55, 128
Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 353
Heated seats* 124
High beam flasher 55, 133
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 407
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 407
High beam headlamps 133
Indicator lamp 27
Messages in display 387
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 407
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 407, 409
Replacing bulbs for
high beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 410
Switching on 55, 129
High mounted brake lamp 407
Hood 306
Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning 297