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Dual-zone automatic climate
control 250
Front defroster 255
Rear climate control 268
Rear window defroster 256, 265
Residual engine heat and
ventilation 266
Setting the temperature 262
Temperature 253
Windshield, defogging 255
Clock 151
Setting time 170
Cockpit 24
Cold weather performance 483
COMAND* see separate COMAND
operating instructions
Combination switch 112
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 112
High beam flasher 112
Turn signals 131
Windshield wipers 117
Control system 151
Multifunction display 151
Multifunction steering wheel 152
Resetting to factory default 165Control system menu 151
AUDIO 158
Menus overview 154
Navi* 158
Service menu 164
Settings menu 165
Standard display 156
TEL* 160
Trip computer 156
Vehicle status message
memory 164
Control system submenus 153, 155
Convenience 174
Instrument cluster 168
Lighting 171
Time/Date 170
Vehicle 173
Coolant 329
Adding 329
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 484
Checking level 329
Messages in display 405
Temperature 321
Temperature gauge 27, 148Coolant level
Checking 329
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 112
Replacing bulbs 431
Cruise control 241
Activating 242
Canceling 243
Driving downhill 243
Driving uphill 243
Setting current speed 242
Setting to last stored speed
(“Resume” function) 245
Cruising range, fuel 483
Cup holder
In front seat armrest 287
In rear seat armrest 287
Curb weight 356
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Dual-zone automatic climate control
Maximum cooling MAX COOL 256
Dual-zone automatic climate control see
Climate control system
E
Easy-entry/exit feature*
(Canada only) 95, 174
EBP 61
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical outlet
Glove box 293
Rear passenger compartment 293
Electrical system, Technical Data 473
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Electronic traction system 63
Emergency call system 295
Emergency calls, Tele Aid* 296
Emergency operation (Limp-Home
Mode) 146Emergency operations
Gear selector lever*, Unlocking 426
Locking the vehicle 424
Releasing from inside 271
Remote door lock* 302
Remote door unlock* 301
Unlocking the trunk 425
Unlocking the vehicle 424
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 451
First aid kit 420
Flat tire 440
Fuses 456
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 374–383
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance* (Tele
Aid*) 299
Towing the vehicle 453
Emission control 320
Emission control information label 463
Emission control system warranties 10Engine
Adding engine oil 328
Belt layout 464
Cleaning 366
Compartment 325
Coolant 329, 478, 484
Malfunction indicator lamp 27, 378
Number 462, 463
Oil 327, 476, 480
Residual heat and ventilation 266
Starting 127
Technical data 465
Turning off 134
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 327
Adding 328
Additives 480
Checking level (Dipstick) 327
Consumption 327
Dipstick 327
Filler neck 327, 328
Recommended engine oils and oil
filters 476
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H
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 31
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 370
Hazard warning flasher 114
Head restraints 89
Active head restraints 50
Adjustment 89
Front seat 89
Rear seat, Removing and
installing 90
Resetting activated active head
restraints 427
Headlamp cleaning system 112, 330
Washer fluid 479, 486
Headlamps
Automatic control 109
Automatic headlamp mode 172
Cleaning lenses 367
Cleaning system 330
Halogen 432
Manual headlamp mode 172
Messages in display 411
Refilling washer fluid 330
Replacing bulbs 431, 432Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 371
High beam flasher 112
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 431,
435
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 431, 433
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 27
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 431
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 431, 433
Replacing bulbs for high beam flasher
(Bi-Xenon*) 435
High mounted brake lamp 431
Hood 325
Message in display 406
Opening 325
Horn 25
Hot weather performance 483
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning 315I
Identification labels 462
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 463
Ignition 82, 84, 127
Switching on 82
Switching on, KEYLESS-GO* 84
Immobilizer 66
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
Inside door handle 79
Instrument cluster 26, 147
Coolant temperature gauge 27, 148
Fuel gauge 27, 150
Illumination 148
Lamps 374
Multifunction display 151
Outside temperature indicator 149
Setting the language (Audio
system) 193
Interior lighting 114
Activating automatic control 115
Deactivating automatic control 115
Delayed shut-off 173
In the rear 116
Reading lamps in the front 115, 116
Reading lamps in the rear 116
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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