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465 Index
Interior lighting 133
Delayed shut-off 162
Interior rear view mirror 47, 183
Auto dimming 183
Interior storage space see Storage com-
partments
J
Jack 396
Jacking up the vehicle 414
Jump starting 423
K
Key, Mechanical 398
Loss of 108
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 103
Checking batteries 108
Factory setting 101
Global locking 102, 103
Global unlocking 102
Locking/unlocking 100, 103
Loss of 108
Messages in display 380
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof 208Opening and closing the
windows 208
Remote control 100
Replacing batteries 402
Restoring to factory setting 103
Selective setting 102
Starter switch positions 38
Starting the engine 51, 52
Turning off the engine 60
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Battery check lamp 103
Checking batteries 108
Factory setting 106
Global locking 106, 107
Global unlocking 106, 107
Locking/unlocking 103
Locking/unlocking, Selective
setting 107
Loss of 108
Messages in display 380, 381, 385
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof 208
Opening and closing the
windows 208
Opening the trunk 109
Remote control 103Replacing batteries 402
Restoring to factory setting 107
Selective setting 107
Starter switch positions 39
Starting the engine 52
Turning off the engine 61
KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*
Kickdown 173
Kilopascal 324
Knee bag 70
L
Labels
Certification 434
Emission control information 435
Lamp bulbs, exterior 404
Lamps, exterior
Front 405
Messages in display 382
Rear 406
Replacing bulbs 404
Switching on/off 126
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Parktronic* 234
Activating/deactivating 237
Cleaning system sensors 337
Malfunctioning 237
Minimum distance 235
Range 234
System sensors 337
Warning indicators 25, 236
Warning sounds 237
Parts service 432
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp
Passenger compartment
Interior lighting 133
Interior rear view mirror 47
Main fuse box 429
Parcel net in the front passenger
footwell 245
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 271
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 339
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 395
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 436Positions (Memory function) see Seats
Power assistance 272
Power outlet 250
Power seat see Seats 43
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 210
Opening/closing 210
Stopping 212
Synchronizing 212
Power washer 334
Power windows 205
Cleaning 338
Operating 205
Rear door window, blocking
operation 87
Side windows 205
Synchronizing 207
Practical hints 344
PRE-SAFE
®
Messages in display 360, 368
Problems
While driving 58
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 325
Program mode see Automatic transmis-
sion, Automatic shift programProgram mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 175
PSI 325
Push-start see Tow-start
R
RACETIMER 146
Radio
Selecting stations 149
Selecting stations (satellite*) 149
Radio transmitters 280
Reading lamp
Front 133
Rear 134
Rear door ashtray see Ashtrays 249
Rear door window
Blocking operation 87
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamp 406
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
Rear storage compartment in the rear cen-
ter console 244
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 186
Rear window sunshade* 185
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Recommended tire inflation
pressure 325
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele
Aid) 262
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 450
Refueling 283
Regular checks 285
Reminder, seat belts see Seat belts, Tell-
tale
Remote control see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 261
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signals 407
Brake lamps 407
Front lamps 407
Headlamps 405
High beam headlamps 408
High mounted brake lamp 407
License plate lamps 409
Low beam headlamps 408
Parking lamps 409
Side marker lamps 407
Tail lamps 409
Turn signal lamps 408
Reporting safety defects 18
Research octane number see RONReserve fuel
Message in display 380
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 136, 153
Reset tool (Active head restraints) 401
Restraint system see Children in the vehi-
cle
Retaining hook 242
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 169, 171
Rims 325, 438
Roadside assistance 12
Button 259
RON 284
Roof rack* 238
Rotating tires 326
Rubber parts, cleaning 339
Run Flat Indicator* 304
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 89
Occupant 64
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 149
Seat belt force limiter 79Seat belts 76
Children in the vehicle 82
Cleaning 340
Fastening 48
Height adjustment 50
Proper use of 50, 78
Safety guidelines 68
Telltale 27, 351, 352
Warning lamp 351, 352
Seating capacity 297
Seats 41, 118
Adjusting 41
Easy entry/exit feature* 45
Heater* 121
Memory function 123
Multicontour seat* 120
Ventilation* 122
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down hooks 242
Selecting display 156
Selective setting see Key, SmartKey or
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 76
Tele Aid 257
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Storing
Positions into memory (Memory
function*) 124
Tires 295
Submenus see Control system submenus
Substitute bulbs see Auxiliary bulbs
Sun visors 184
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade*, rear window 185
Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 230
For sporty driving style 230
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 15
T
Tachometer 27, 138
Overspeed range 138
Tail lamps
Messages in display 386, 387
Replacing bulbs 409
Tar stains 334Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 450
Brake fluid 450
Capacities fuels, lubricants etc. 448
Coolant 452
Dimensions 447
Electrical system 446
Engine 437
Engine oil additives 450
Engine oils 450
Fuel requirements 451
Gasoline additives 452
Premium unleaded gasoline 451
Rims and tires 438
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system 449
Weights 447Tele Aid 256
Emergency calls 257
Information 260
Initiating an emergency call
manually 258
Messages in display 388
Remote door unlock 261
Roadside assistance 259
SOS button 258
Stolen vehicle Recovery services 262
System self-check 257
Telephone cradle
Changing 255
Telephone* 28, 253
Answering/ending a call 167
Changing mobile phone cradle 255
Compartment 243
Hands-free microphone 31
Inserting in cradle 254
Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 255
Messages in the display 391
Operation 166
Phone book 167
Redialing 168
Removing from cradle 255
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Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down hooks 242
Instructions 238
Load limit 296
Roof rack* 238
Ski bag* 239
Terminology 323
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 326
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele
Aid) 262
Vehicle status message memory 151
Vehicle tool kit 395
Vehicle washing 333
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 226
Distronic* 220
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 79
Parking brake 53
Parktronic* 234
Seat belt telltale 352
Warranty coverage 433Washer fluid 292
Refilling 292
Wiping 57
Washer reservoir level 292
Washer system 57
Washing the vehicle 333
Wear pattern, Tires 327
Weights, Vehicle 447
Wheel
Change 412
Removing 415
Spare 393
Tightening torque 418
Wheels, Sizes 439
Wheels, Tires and 293
Window curtain air bags 70
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning 338
Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades 338
Defogging 197
Windshield washer fluid
Messages in display 391
Windshield washer fluid see Washer fluidWindshield wipers 56
Cleaning wiper blades 338
Replacing wiper blades 410, 411
Wiping with washer fluid 57
Winter driving
Block heater* (Canada only) 329
Snow chains 329
Tires 328
Winter driving instructions 278
Winter tires 328
Wood trims, cleaning 341
X
Xenon headlamps see Headlamps, Bi-Xe-
non