03 Your driving environmentStarting the engine
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WARNING
•
Always remove the remote key from the
ignition slot when leaving the vehicle,
especially if there are children in the
vehicle.
•
Never remove the remote key from the
ignition slot while driving or when the
vehicle is being towed. The steering
lock could otherwise be activated, mak-
ing it impossible to steer the vehicle.
Never remove the remote key with key-
less drive function (option) from the
vehicle while driving or during towing.
•
Always place the gear selector in Park
and apply the parking brake before
leaving the vehicle. Never leave the
vehicle unattended with the engine run-
ning.
•
Always open garage doors fully before
starting the engine inside a garage to
ensure adequate ventilation. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monox-
ide, which is invisible and odorless but
very poisonous.
NOTE
•
The idling speed can be noticeably
higher than normal during cold starts.
This is to enable emission control sys-
tem can reach normal operating tem-
perature as quickly as possible, which
helps reduce exhaust emissions
3.
•
Keylock: Your vehicle is equipped with
a keylock system. When the engine is
switched off, the gear selector must be
in the Park position before the key can
be removed
4 from the ignition slot.
CAUTION
•
When starting in cold weather, the auto-
matic transmission may shift up at
slightly higher engine speeds than nor-
mal until the automatic transmission
fluid reaches normal operating tem-
perature.
•
Do not race a cold engine immediately
after starting. Oil flow may not reach
some lubrication points fast enough to
prevent engine damage.
•
The engine should be idling when you
move the gear selector. Never acceler-
ate until after you feel the transmission
engage. Accelerating immediately after
selecting a gear will cause harsh
engagement and premature transmis-
sion wear.
•
SelectingP or N when idling at a stand-
still for prolonged periods of time will
help prevent overheating of the auto-
matic transmission fluid.
Keyless drive (option)Follow steps 3 – 4 for starting the engine.
3If the gear selector is in the D or R positions and the car is not moving, engine speed (rpm) will be lower and it will take longer for the engine to reach normal operating temperature.4Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
06 Maintenance and specificationsSpecifications
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Oil volumeEngine model
Oil volume between MIN and
MAX
Volume (incl. filter)
3.2 (6-cyl.)
B6324S
0.85 US qts (0.8 liters)
7.7 US qts (7.3 liters)
3.0T (6 cyl.)
B6304T2
1.1 US qts (1.2 liters)
7.8 US qts (7.4 liters)
V8
B8444S
1.0 US qts (1.1 liters)
7.4 US qts (7.0 liters)
Other fluids and lubricantsFluid
System
Volume
Specification
Transmission oil
A
Automatic (TF-80SC)
7.4 US qts (7.0 liters)
Transmission fluid JWS 3309
Coolant
3.2 (6-cyl.)
9.4 US qts. (8.9 liters)
Coolant with corrosion inhibitor
mixed with water (50/50 mix), see
packaging.
3.0T
9.4 US qts. (8.9 liters)
V8
10.7 US qts. (10.2 liters)
Air conditioning
3.2 6-cyl.
1.4 lbs (620 g)
Refrigerant: R134a (HFC134a),
PAG oil
V8
1.5 lbs (700 g)
Brake fluid
0.63 US qts (0.6 liters)
DOT 4+
Power steering
1.26 US qts (1.2 liters)
Power steering fluid WSS
M2C204-A2 or equivalent product.
07 Index
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279
1, 2, 3 ...12-volt sockets........................................ 189AAccessory installation warning.................... 9
Active Bi-Xenon headlights........................ 89
Active chassis system.............................156
Active yaw control................................... 154
Adaptive cruise control....165, 166, 167, 168
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................23, 24
front..........................................19, 20, 21
inflatable curtain................................... 29
side impact........................................... 27
Air conditioning........................................ 128
Air distribution.......................................... 125
Air distribution table................................. 130
Air vents................................................... 126
All Wheel Drive......................................... 111
Anti-freeze.......................................196, 218Anti-lock brake system............................ 112
warning light......................................... 72
Approach lighting................................. 52, 92
Audio system
audio functions................................... 134
CD player/changer...................... 135, 136
menu control....................................... 132
overview.............................................. 131
radio functions.................................... 137
Rear seat entertainment (option)........ 148
Sirius satellite radio............138, 140, 141
sound settings.................................... 134
steering wheel keypad........................ 131
USB/iPOD connector.......................... 132
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 99
Automatic locking retractor....................... 34
Automatic transmission
Geartronic................................... 109, 110
general description..................... 109, 110
oil........................................................ 276
shiftlock override................................ 110
Axle weight.............................................. 250
BBattery
changing..................................... 230, 231
maintenance....................................... 230
remote control, replacing..................... 55
specifications...................................... 277
warning symbols................................. 230
Black box.............................................8, 212
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS).......................................183, 184, 185
Booster cushions....................................... 41
Brake lights................................................ 89
emergency brake lights........................ 89
Brake system
checking fluid level.............................218
emergency brake assistance.............. 113
fluid.....................................................276
general information............................. 112
warning light......................................... 74
Bulbs
cargo area lighting.............................. 225
footwell lighting................................... 225
headlights...........................220, 221, 222
introduction......................................... 220
license plate lights.............................. 225
07 Index
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281
Interior Air Quality System.................. 129
ventilated seats................................... 127
Emergency brake lights............................. 89
Emergency locking retractor...................... 34
Emergency starting.................................. 107
Emergency towing...........................207, 208
Emission inspection readiness................ 213
Engine
overheating........................................... 75
specifications...................................... 273
starting................................................ 105
starting with keyless drive.................. 106
Engine compartment overview................ 215
Engine oil
checking............................................. 216
low pressure warning light.................... 73
specifications...................................... 274
volumes.............................................. 276
Environment............................................... 10
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 202
FFederal Clean Air Act............................... 212
Fluid specifications.................................. 276
Fog lights
front...................................................... 73
front/rear...............................................89
Four C (active chassis system)................156
Front airbags.................................. 19, 20, 21
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 23, 24
Front fog lights..................................... 73, 89
Front park assist..............................180, 182
Front seats..................................... 80, 81, 85
heated................................................. 127
lumbar support (S80 Executive only).... 85
massage function (S80 Executive only) 85
moving passenger's seat (S80 Execu-
tive only)................................................ 86
Fuel filler cap............................................ 200
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 200
Fuel level warning light.............................. 73
Fuel requirements............................198, 199
Fuel tank volume...................................... 276
Fuses...............................233, 234, 237, 240
GGasoline requirements............................. 199
Gas tank volume...................................... 276
Gauges...................................................... 71
Geartronic................................................ 110
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 109, 110
Generator warning light............................. 74
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 249
Grocery bag holder.................................. 203
Gross vehicle weight............................... 250HHands-free connection (cell phone) (Cell
phone, hands-free connection)................ 142
Hazard warning flashers............................ 90
Headlights
active bi-xenon lights........................... 89
changing bulbs...........................221, 222
high/low beams.................................... 88
high beam flash.................................... 88
switch................................................... 88
Headlight washers..................................... 95