Page 459 of 509
458 Practical hints
Fuses
Fuse box in the trunk
1Release
2Cover
Opening
Open the trunk.
Turn release1 clockwise.
Pull cover2 downward in direction of
arrow.
Closing
Press cover2 backward.
Turn release1 counterclockwise.
Page 495 of 509
494 Index
Fuel cap
Message in display 406
Fuel consumption statistics
From start 156
Resetting 157
Since last reset 157
Fuel filler flap 322
Locking/Unlocking 322
Fuel tank
Capacity 478
Filler flap 322
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 476
Fuses 456
Fuse box in engine compartment 457
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 457
Fuse box in trunk 458
Replacing 456G
Garage door opener 303
Gasoline also see Fuel
GAWR 357
Gear range
Automatic transmission 143
Limiting 143
Shifting into optimal 145
Gear selector lever 126, 137
Messages in display 392
Position, Automatic
transmission* 139, 151
Shifting procedure 139
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting
Automatic transmission* 145
Gear selector lever* 138
Gearshift pattern 138
Lock 127
Position, Automatic
transmission* 140
Unlocking in an emergency 426
Glove box 284
Aux socket 220
Power outlet 293
Gloves, Vehicle tool kit 420GPS
Tele Aid* 295
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 357
GVWR 357
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496 Index
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 97
Auto-dimming 99, 100
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
J
Jack 421
Jump starting 451K
Key, Mechanical 424
Loss of 79
Key, SmartKey 70
Battery check lamp 70, 72
Factory setting 71
Global locking and unlocking 71
Lock button 70
Locking and unlocking 70
Loss of 79
Messages in display 408
Opening button for trunk 70
Panic button 58
Remote control 70
Restoring to factory setting 73
Selective setting 72
Starting the engine 127
Steering wheel lock 82
Switching on ignition with 82
Turning off engine 135
Unlock button 70Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 73
Battery check lamp 73, 77
Closing, Trunk 269
Factory setting 76
Global locking and unlocking 77
Important notes on using
KEYLESS-GO* 75
Locking and unlocking 73
Opening button for trunk 73
Panic button 58
Restoring to factory setting 78
Selective setting 77
Starting the engine 128
Switching on ignition with 84
Unlock button 73
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
(Canada only)
Lock button 73
Loss of 79
Messages in display 407
Remote control 73
Turning off engine 135
Kickdown 142
Kilopascal 357
Page 500 of 509
499 Index
Restraint systems 416
Run Flat Indicator 390
Side marker lamps 412
SRS 416
Tele Aid* 418
TPMS* (Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem), (USA only) 392, 418
Trunk 419
Turn signals 413
Windshield washer fluid 419
Multifunction steering wheel 28, 152
Button operation 152
N
Navigation system* 158
See separate COMAND* operating
instructions
Neutral gear position,
Automatic transmission* 138, 140
Neutral gear position,
Manual transmission 137
New vehicle break-in 310
Normal occupant weight 357
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 463O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 357
Occupant safety 34
Air bags 36
Children and air bags 51
Children in the vehicle 51
Fastening the seat belt 105
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 45
Infant and child restraint systems 51
LATCH-type child seat anchors 55
Seat belts 38, 105
OCS 41
Self-test 45
Oil
Filler neck 328
One-touch gearshifting
Gear selector lever* 145
Operating safety 15
Operating safety (Audio system) 177
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 367
Outside temperature indicator 27, 149
Outside temperature see Displays
Overhead control panel 31
Override switch 57P
Paintwork, Cleaning 365
Panic alarm
Audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps 58
Panic button 58
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 276
Cleaning 369
Opening/closing 277
Synchronizing 278
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 285
Parking 133, 314
Parking brake 129, 134
Message in display 401
Parking lamps
Messages in display 411
Replacing bulbs 431, 434, 436
Parking position* (Canada only)
Exterior rear view mirrors 101
Parts service 460
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp
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500 Index
Passenger compartment 318
Electrical outlet, glove box 293
Electrical outlet, rear seat
ashtray 293
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 311
Performance
Cold weather 483
Hot weather 483
Phone* see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 370
Poly-V-belt drive 464
Layout 464
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 347
Power assistance 311
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors* 98
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 273
Opening/closing 273
Synchronizing 275
Power washer 365
Power windows 120
Blocking of rear window operation 57
Cleaning 368
Opening/closing 120Practical hints 420
Premium unleaded gasoline 478, 481
Problems
While driving 132
With vehicle 16
Product information 9
Production options weight 357
Program mode 151
Program mode see Automatic transmis-
sion*, Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch*
Automatic shift program 144
Proper use of the vehicle 15
PSI 358
Push-start see Tow-start
R
Radio
Operation 188, 189, 192, 193, 194,
222
Satellite radio*, operation 200
Selecting stations
(Control system) 159
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 319
Range (distance to empty) 157
Reading lamps in the front 115, 116Reading lamps in the rear 116
Rear bench seat, foldable* 281
Rear climate control 268
Rear door window
Blocking operation 57
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear seats
Adjustment 85
Head restraints 89
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 256, 265
Recommended inflation pressure 358
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid*) 302
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 478, 480
Refueling 322
Regular checks 324
Remote
Door lock with Tele Aid* 302
Door unlock with Tele Aid* 301
Trunk opening/closing* switch 269
Remote control, SmartKey 70
Remote control, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) 73
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505 Index
Tools 420
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 54
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) 420,
455
Towing the vehicle 453
Tow-start 451, 453
TPMS, Tire Pressure Monitoring System*
(USA only) 344
Traction 316, 355, 358
Transmission gear selector lever see
Gear selector lever*
Transmission see Automatic
transmission*
Traveling abroad 318
Tread 358
Tread depth, Tires 333
Tread depth, Winter tires 360
Treadwear indicators 358
Trip computer 156
Trip odometer
Resetting 157Trunk
Closing 269, 424
Closing trunk from inside 269
Closing trunk from outside 269
Emergency release 271
Lighting 116
Message in display 419
Opening from inside 269
Opening from outside 269
Unlocking in an emergency 424
Valet locking 272
Tumbler holder see Cup holder
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 367
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 436
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 434
Replacing bulbs (rear) 436
Turn signals 131
Additional in mirrors 431
Bulbs 431
Bulbs (Bi-Xenon) 436
Bulbs (Halogen) 434
Indicator lamp 27
Messages in display 413U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 359
Units, Setting
Speedometer 168
Uphill driving
Cruise control 243
Upholstery
Cleaning 372
Useful features 289
V
Valet locking 272
Vanity mirrors
In the sun visor 289
Vehicle
Battery 446
Breaking-in period 310
Care 364
Dimensions 474
Individual settings 165, 166
Locking/unlocking 70, 73
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 424
Lowering 445
Service battery 446
Towing 453
