Page 546 of 569
545 Index
A
ABS 99
Indicator lamp 414, 415
Messages in the multifunction
display 429
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 197
Accessory weight 393
Accident 63
Active head restraint 86, 133, 477
Air bags 72
Children 73, 89
Front, Driver 75
Front, Passenger 75
Messages in the multifunction
display 438–441
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 77
Safety guidelines 74
Side impact 76
Window curtain 76
Air conditioning, Cooling 219, 233
Air conditioning refrigerant 538Air conditioning system see
Climate control or Automatic climate
control (3-zone)*
Air distribution 213, 228
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure, Tires 393
Air pump, Electric 499
Air recirculation mode 216, 231
Air vents, Front 208, 214, 222, 228
Air vents, Rear 220, 236, 239, 240
Air volume 214, 229
AIRMATIC* 276
Messages in the multifunction
display 464, 465
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 467, 497
All-wheel drive see Permanent four-wheel
drive 281
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 541, 544
Antiglare, Interior rear view mirror 203
Antiglare, Auto-dimming rear view
mirrors* 203Anti-theft systems 106
Anti-theft alarm system 106
Immobilizer 106
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Arm rests, Second-row 137
Armrest storage compartments
Front 306
Rear* 306
Telephone* tray 306
Ashtrays 311
Aspect ratio 393
ATF 360
AUDIO menu 165
CD operation 167
Radio operation 166
Satellite radio* operation 166
Audio search function 182
Auto-dimming*, Rear view mirrors 203
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirrors* 203
Automatic central locking, Control
system 183
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Automatic climate control (3-zone)* 222
Air conditioning, Cooling 233
Air conditioning refrigerant 538
Air distribution 228
Air recirculation mode 231
Air vents, Front 222, 228
Air vents, Rear 236, 239, 240
Air volume 229
Control panel, Front 224
Control panel, Rear 236
Deactivating system 226
Defogging 230
Defrosting 229
Maximum cooling, MAXCOOL 231
Rear passenger compartment 236
Residual heat utilization (REST) 235
Automatic headlamp mode 144
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 151
Automatic locking when driving 126
Automatic shift program 200Automatic transmission 190
Accelerator position 197
Automatic shift program 200
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) 202
Gear ranges 199
Gear selector lever 53, 190
Gear shifting malfunctions 202
Hill start assist system 198
Kickdown 197
Program mode selector switch 200
Shifting procedure 193
Starting the engine 53
Steering wheel gearshift control 201
Transmission fluid level 360
Transmission positions 194
Automatic transmission fluid see ATF
AUX-socket 304B
Backrest
Seat 44
Seat, Lumbar support 132
Seat, Multicontour* 132
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 455–460
Replacing bulbs 480
Bar 394
BAS 101
Lamps in instrument cluster 414
Messages in the multifunction
display 429
Batteries, SmartKey
Check lamp 110, 113
Checking battery condition 118
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 118
Battery, Vehicle 503
Charging 510
Disconnecting and connecting 505
Jump starting 511
Removing and installing 505
Bead 394
Beverage holder see Cup holder
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548 Index
Climate control 208
Air conditioning, Cooling 219
Air conditioning refrigerant 538
Air distribution 213
Air recirculation mode 216
Air vents, Front 208, 214
Air vents, Rear 220
Air volume 214
Control panel, Front 210
Control panel, Rear 220
Deactivating system 212
Defogging 216
Defrosting 214
Rear passenger compartment 220
Residual heat utilization (REST) 219
Clock 26, 176
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 394
Collapsible tire 471, 532
Collapsible wheel chock 471
Combination switch 58, 59, 61, 147
Compass 334
Control system 180Control and operation of radio
transmitters 348
Control system 157
Multifunction display 157
Multifunction steering wheel 158
Resetting to factory default 171
Control system menus 160
AIRMATIC*/Compass 168
AUDIO 165
Distance warning function* 185
Distronic* (Canada only) 168
NAV* 167
Settings 170
Standard display 164
TEL* 187
Trip computer 185
Vehicle status message memory 169
Control system submenus 161, 163
Comfort* 183
Instrument cluster 174
Lighting 177
Time/Date 176
Vehicle 180Coolant 360, 537, 541
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 541
Capacities 537
Checking coolant level 360
Messages in the multifunction
display 448–450
Temperature 350
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 148
Messages in the multifunction
display 456
Replacing bulbs 480, 481
Cruise control 257
Activating 258
Messages in the multifunction
display 430
Cup holders 308
Front center console 308
Rear center console* 310
Curb weight 394
Customer Assistance Center see CAC
Page 560 of 569
559 Index
Power windows
Cleaning 409
Convenience closing feature 245
Door windows 241
Hinged quarter windows* 243
Opening/closing 241
Rear door windows, Blocking
operation 97
Summer opening feature 244
Synchronizing, Door windows 244
Practical hints 413
Premium unleaded gasoline 539
Problems
While driving 62
With starting see Starting difficulties
With the vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 395
Program mode see Automatic transmis-
sion, Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 200
PSI 395
Push-starting see Tow-startingQ
Quarter windows see Power windows
R
Radio
AUDIO menu, Control system 166
Selecting station 166
Selecting station (satellite*) 166
Radio transmitters 348
Range (distance to empty) 187
Reading lamp 151, 152
Rear automatic climate control* 236
Rear center console* 315
Rear climate control* 220
Rear door window sunshade* 207
Rear door windows
Blocking operation 97
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtrays 311
Rear seat head restraints see Head
restraints 135
Rear towing eye 516Rear view camera* 285
Cleaning 408
Lens, Cleaning 408
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear view mirrors, Automatic
antiglare* 203
Rear window defroster 207
Rear window wiper/washer 61
Rear windows see Power windows
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 395
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele
Aid*) 329
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 538
Refueling 352
Regular checks 354
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
SmartKey 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 113
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 328
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563 Index
Technical data 538
Air conditioning refrigerant 538
Brake fluid 537, 539
Coolant 537, 541
Dimensions, Vehicle 534
Electrical system 533
Engine 527
Engine oil 536, 538
Engine oil additives 538
Fuel requirements 540
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 536
Gasoline additives 540
Premium unleaded gasoline 539
Rims 529
Tires 529
Weights 535
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 538, 544
Tele Aid* 322
Call priority 328
Emergency calls 323
Hands-free microphone 33
Information 326
Initiating an emergency call
manually 324Messages in the multifunction
display 461
Remote door unlock 328
Roadside Assistance 325
SOS button 324
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 329
System self-check 323
Telephone* 319
Answering a call 188
Changing mobile phone cradle 321
Dialing a number from the phone
book 188
Ending a call 188
Hands-free microphone 33
Inserting in cradle 320
Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 321
Messages in the multifunction
display 461
Operation 187
Phone book* 188
Redialing 189
Rejecting an incoming call 188
Removing from cradle 321Temperature
Coolant 164
Display mode, Status indicator 175
Interior temperature, setting see Cli-
mate control or Automatic climate
control (3-zone)*
Outside temperature 165
Sensor, Interior temperature 225
Sensor, Outside temperature 155
Tether attachment points
Children in the vehicle 87
3-zone automatic climate control* 222
Ticket holder 309
Tie-down rings 290
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 501
Tilt/sliding panel* see Panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel*
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding
sunroof*
Time 176
TIN 388, 395
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 367
Terminology 393
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure