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carefully. Solvents or stain removers should not be used.
CAUTION
Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rubber components
Polishing chromed strips can wear away or damage the surface
Polishes containing abrasive substances should not be used
Automatic car wash
We do NOT recommend washing your car in an automatic wash during the first six months (because the paint will
not have hardened sufficiently).
An automatic wash is a simple and quick way to clean your car, but it is worth remembering that it may not be as
thorough as when you yourself go over the car with sponge and water. Keeping the underbody clean is most important,
especially in the winter. Some automatic washers do not have facilities for washing the underbody.
CAUTION
Before driving into an automatic car wash, turn off the optional rain sensor to avoid damaging the windshield
wipers.
Make sure that side view mirrors, auxiliary lamps, etc, are secure, and that any antenna(s) are retracted or
removed. Otherwise there is risk of the machine dislodging them.
Chromed wheels : Clean chrome-plated wheels using the same detergents used for the body of the vehicle.
Aggressive wheel-cleaning agents can permanently stain chrome-plated wheels.
WARNING
When the vehicle is driven immediately after being washed, apply the brakes, including the parking brake, several
times in order to remove any moisture from the brake linings.
Engine cleaning agents should not be used when the engine is warm. This constitutes a fire risk.
Exterior lighting
Condensation may form temporarily on the inside of the lenses of exterior lights such as headlights, fog lights, or
taillights. This is normal and the lights are designed to withstand moisture. Normally, condensation will dissipate after
the lights have been on for a short time.
267 06 Maintenance and specifications
Vehicle care
Polishing and waxing
Normally, polishing is not required during the first year after delivery, however, waxing may be beneficial.
Before applying polish or wax the vehicle must be washed and dried. Tar spots can be removed with kerosene or tar
remover. Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing compound.
After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
Several commercially available products contain both polish and wax.
Waxing alone does not substitute for polishing a dull surface.
A wide range of polymer-based waxes can be purchased today. These waxes are easy to use and produce a long-
lasting, high-gloss finish that protects the bodywork against oxidation, road dirt and fading.
Do not polish or wax your vehicle in direct sunlight (the surface of the vehicle should not be warmer than 113° F
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Heartbeat sensor (alarm system)56
Heated front seats131
Heated oxygen sensors201
Heated rear seats132
High beams89
indicator light76
Hill Descent Control 117, 118
Home safe lighting94
HomeLink universal transceiver105-108
Hood223
Horn88
I
Ignition modes80
Immobilizer53
Important information6
Indicator lights74-77
Infant seats36-37
Inflatable curtain27
Inflation pressure247-248
Inflation pressure tables250-251
Information lights74-77
Information symbol76
Inspection readiness222
Instrument lighting89
Instrument overview72-74
Instrument panel126-127
Integrated booster cushion46-47
Integrated two-stage booster cushion45
Interior Air Quality System129
Interior lighting93-94
ISOFIX anchors42
J
Jack
attaching 263
location of262
Jump starting 111
K
Key blade52
, 57-58
private locking58
Keyless drive
location of antennas (pacemaker warning) 63
locking and unlocking the vehicle61- 62
starting the engine110
L
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Net in cargo area210
O
Occupant safety14
Occupant weight sensor22-24
Octane recommendations197
Odometer, trip78
Oil
checking 224
low pressure warning light76
specifications276
volumes278
On Call Roadside Assistance 281
Overhead courtesy lighting93-94
Overheating, engine77
Oxygen sensors, heated201
P
Pacemaker (keyless drive warning)63
Paint, touching up269
Panic alarm55
Park assist178-180
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing 119
warning light76
Parking lights 90
changing bulbs230
Personal Car Communicator, unique functions 55-56
Polishing the vehicle267
Power front seat
memory function 83
with keyless drive84
Power mirrors 101
defroster102
Power moonroof 103-104
Power steering
fluid 227
, 279
speed-dependent155
Power tailgate (option) 203
Power windows99-100
laminated glass100
Pregnancy, using seat belts during 17
Private locking58
Proposition 65 warning9, 111, 239, 280
R
Radio
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functions143
Sirius satellite radio145- 148
Rails, floor205
Rain sensor96
READ button126
Rear fog light92
Rear park assist178-180
Rear seats
center head restraint 86
folding85
head restraint86
heated132
Rear window defroster 102
Rearview mirror
auto-dim function 102
compass151
Recall, child restraints 44
Refrigerant128, 279
Refueling196-197
fuel filler cap200
fuel filler door198
fuel tank volume279
octane recommendations197
Registering child restraints 44
Remote control52
approach lighting54
common functions54
immobilizer53
key blade52, 57-58
key memory53
locking the vehicle54
panic alarm55
Personal Car Communicator54- 56
private locking58
replacing battery60
unlocking the tailgate55
unlocking the vehicle54
Reporting safety defects 15
Roadside Assistance281
Roof loads211
S
Safety defects, reporting15
Safety, occupant14
Seat belts
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Wheels
changing262- 263
storing245
Wheels and tires, introduction 245
Whiplash protection system28-29
Windows
laminated glass 100
power99- 100
Windshield
rain sensor 96
washer fluid236, 279
washers97
wipers/washers96
Windshield wipers, replacing blades 235
Wiper blades
replacing tailgate wiper 236
replacing windshield wipers235
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