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Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Opening/closing 242
Opening/closing in an
emergency 439
Stopping 244
Synchronizing 244
Power washer 370
Power windows 237
Cleaning 374
Operating 237
Rear door window, Blocking
operation 95
Synchronizing 239
Practical hints 380
PRE-SAFE
®
Messages in display 398, 407
Problems
While driving 60
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 361
Program mode see Automatic transmis-
sion, Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 190
PSI 361Push-start see Tow-start
R
Radio
Selecting stations 161
Selecting stations (satellite*) 161
Radio transmitters 318
Reading lamp, front 146
Reading lamp, rear 147
Rear bench seat*, foldable 276
Rear door ashtray see Ashtray
Rear door window
Blocking operation 95
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps 141
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 203
Rear window sunshade* 202
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 361
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid) 301
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 495
Refueling 321
Regular checks 323Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts,
Telltale 388
Remote control see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 300
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signals 448
Brake lamps 446
Headlamps 446
High beam headlamps 444
High mounted brake lamp 445
License plate lamps 445, 449
Low beam headlamps 444, 446
Parking lamps 445, 448
Side marker lamps 443
Side marker lamps, front 448
Tail lamps 445, 448
Turn signal lamps 443, 444, 447
Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel
Message in display 419
Reset button, In instrument cluster 148,
166
Reset tool
Depository 440
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cle
Retaining hooks 281
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 184, 186
Rims 361, 481
Roadside Assistance 12
Roller sunblind* 202
RON 322
Roof rack* 273
Rubber parts, cleaning 375
Run Flat Indicator 343
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 97
Occupant 68
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts 49
Satellite radio* 161
Seat belt force limiter 85Seat belts 82
Children in the vehicle 88
Cleaning 376
Fastening 49
Height adjustment 51
Proper use of 51, 84
Safety guidelines 72
Telltale 27, 388
Warning lamp 388
Seating capacity 337
Seats 41, 129
Easy-entry/exit feature 46
Heater* 132
Memory function 134
Multicontour seat* 131
Ventilation* 133
Seats, Rear bench seat* 276
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 280
Selective setting see SmartKey
Selector lever
Message in the display 407
Selector lever see Gear selector leverSelf-test
BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system 81
OCS 80
Tele Aid 295
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life, Tires 334
Service see Maintenance
Service system see FSS (Canada vehicles)
or Maintenance System (US vehicles)
Service, Parts 474
Settings 116
Control system menus and
submenus 153
Date 172, 173
Individual, Vehicle 166
Memory function 135
Resetting all, Control system 166
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 117
Time 172
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 376
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 190
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Shifting, Automatic transmission 184
Side impact air bags 75
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 372
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 361
Ski bag* (Canada only) 274
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 113
Snow chains 365
Snow tires 364
Spare fuses 469
Spare wheel 432
Mounting 452
Speed settings
Cruise control 251
Distronic* 259
Speedometer 27, 255
SRS 68
Indicator lamp 27, 390
Message in display 429
Standing water, Driving through 317
Starter switch 37
Positions 37
Starting difficulties, Engine 54Starting, Engine 52
Steering column 45
Steering wheel 45
Buttons 28
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch
gearshifting*
Automatic transmission 192
Steering wheel, Cleaning 376
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 301
Storage compartments 32
Cup holder 285
Glove box 282
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 282
Rear armrest 283
Rear center console 282
Ruffled storage bags 283
Storing
Tires 335
Submenus
In control system
Submenus see Control system menus and
submenus
Sun visors 201
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade* 202Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 265
For sporty driving style 265
Suspension tuning see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 15
T
Tachometer 27, 149
Overspeed range 149
Tail lamps 448
Cleaning lenses 372
Messages in display 425
Replacing bulbs 448
Taillamps
Messages in display 425
Tar stains 370
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 362
Units, Settings
Speedometer 169
Temperature 169
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 496
Unlocking the vehicle 36
In an emergency 436
Uphill driving
Cruise control 250
Upholstery
Cleaning 376
Useful features 282V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 477
Valet locking 126
Vehicle
Battery 460
Care 369
Control system, settings menu 151
Dimensions 489
Individual settings 166, 168
Locking/unlocking 36, 61, 110
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 436, 437
Lowering 458
Modifications and alterations, Operat-
ing safety 16
Towing 466
Washing 369
Weight 490
Vehicle jack 432, 434
Vehicle level control see Airmatic DC
(Dual Control)
Vehicle lighting 324Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 280
Instructions 279
Load limit 338
Roof rack* 273
Ski bag* (Canada only) 274
Split rear bench seat* 276
Terminology 359
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 362
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid) 301
Vehicle status message memory 164
Vehicle tool kit 434
Vehicle washing 371
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 261
Distronic* 256
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 85
Parking brake 56
Parktronic system* 272
Seat belt telltale 388, 389
Warranty coverage 475
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid