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Practical interior accessories
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Practical interior accessories
Glove compartment
To open
Press the two push buttons together.
To close
Swing the door up.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-
dent while the vehicle is being driven, 
close the glove compartment immediately after 
use.<
Connection for external audio 
device*
You can connect an external audio device such 
as a CD or MP3 player and play it over the vehi-
cle loudspeakers. Volume and tone are set on 
the car radio, refer to the Owner's Manual for 
Radio/Onboard Computer.
Connecting the device
1Power supply for your auxiliary device
2Connection for audio playback:
Audio jack 3.5 mm
For playback on the vehicle loudspeakers, con-
nect the device's headphone or line-out con-
nection to jack 2.
Storage compartments
Storage compartment between 
backrests
To open
1.Press button1.
2.Swing the cover down.
To close
Swing the cover up. 
     
        
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Everything from A to Z
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake 
System51
– indicator lamp12
Accident, refer to Emergency 
call103
Acknowledgment signal for 
locking/unlocking vehicle19
Activated-charcoal filter for 
automatic climate control67
Additives
– coolant94
– engine oil94
Adjusting
– seats30
Adjusting the thigh support32
Airbags56
– deactivating37
– indicator/warning lamp13
– passenger airbags indicator 
lamp37
– reactivation37
– safe seating position30
Airbag switch, refer to Key 
switch for passenger 
airbags36
Air conditioning62
Air-conditioning operation, 
refer to Cooling 
function63,66
Air distribution
– air conditioning63
– automatic66
– automatic climate control66
– individual63,66
– manual66
Air flow rate
– air conditioning63
– automatic climate control66
Airing out, refer to 
Ventilation63,67Air outlets, refer to 
Ventilation63,67
Air pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure84
Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated-air 
mode63,67
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications83
Alarm system23
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms24
– interior motion sensor24
– switching off an alarm24
– tilt alarm sensor24
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires87,89
Ambient air, refer to 
Recirculated-air 
mode63,67
Ambient temperature 
display48
Antenna, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Antifreeze46,94
– coolant94
– washer fluids46
Antilock Brake System 
ABS51
– indicator/warning lamp12
– indicator lamp13
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system23
Anti-theft protection19,23
Approved engine oils94
Artificial leather, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Ashtray69
Assistance systems, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems51AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control67
Audio device, external68
Automatic
– air distribution66
– air flow rate66
– cruise control46
– headlamp control59
– luggage compartment lid 
operation22
– recirculated-air control 
AUC67
– tailgate operation21
Automatic car wash, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Automatic climate control65
Automatic convertible top27
Automatic lamps59
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic42
– indicator lamp13
– interlock40,42
– selector lever43
– selector lever lock42
– shiftlock42
– shift paddles on steering 
wheel43
– towing the vehicle106
– tow-starting106
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control66
AUX-In jack68
Average fuel consumption50
– setting unit of measure50
Average speed50
– setting unit of measure50
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms24
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights113 
     
        
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Everything from A to Z
120 Equipment scope, refer to the 
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for US 
models, Warranty and 
Service Guide Booklet
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control51
Event Data Recorders97
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system75
Exterior mirrors34
– adjusting34
– automatic dimming 
feature34
– automatic heating34
– folding in and out34
External audio device68
Eyeglasses compartment69
Eyes, tow-starting and towing 
away105
F
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms24
– refer to Switching off an 
alarm24
Fasten safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts33
Filter
– refer to Microfilter64
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter67
Fine wood, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid 
kit104
First-aid kit104
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor53
– refer to Changing a 
wheel101
– refer to Tire condition87
– Run-Flat Tires88
– Tire Pressure Monitor54Flat Tire Monitor FTM53
– flat tire warning53
– indicator/warning lamp53
– initializing the system53
– snow chains90
– system limits53
Floods, refer to Driving 
through water76
Floor covers, carpets, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Floor mats, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Fog lamps60
– indicator lamp13
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely76
For your own safety5
Front airbags56
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor53
Fuel
– average consumption50
– capacity, refer to 
Capacities114
– display48
– quality83
– refer to Average fuel 
consumption50
– refer to Fuel 
specifications83
– tank capacity83
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge48
Fuel filler door, refer to Gas 
cap82
Fuel level
– refer to Fuel tank capacity83
Fuel tank capacity, refer to 
Capacities114
Fully automatic convertible 
top
27
Fuses102
G
Gas cap82
Gasoline, refer to Fuel 
specifications83Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel 
gauge48
Gear indicator, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic42
Gear lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic42
– manual transmission42
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic42
– manual transmission42
Glove compartment68
Gross weight, refer to 
Weights113
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs99
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake41
Hands-free microphone71
Hardtop, refer to the separate 
Owner's Manual
Hardtop preparation78
Hazard warning flashers14
Headlamp control, 
automatic59
Headlamp flasher44
– indicator lamp12
Headlamps
– bulb replacement99
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– cleaning45
– cleaning system, washer 
fluid46
– cover99
– glass, care, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
– washer reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir46
– washer reservoir volume, 
refer to Capacities114