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1, 2, 3 ...12-volt sockets.......................................... 60AA/C (air conditioning)................................. 90
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 153
Active Bi-Xenon headlights........................ 61
Airbags
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 30
side impact........................................... 29
Airbag system............................................ 22
Air conditioning.......................................... 90
Air distribution table................................... 99
Air vents..................................................... 92
Alarm system........................................... 130
turning off sensors.............................. 131
All Wheel Drive......................................... 152
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 153
Approach lighting....................................... 83
Audio files................................................ 250Audio system
audio functions................................... 240
automatic sound control..................... 243
AUX port............................................. 240
CD changer......................................... 249
CD player/changer.............................. 249
compact disc care.............................. 251
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 243
equalizer............................................. 243
menu settings..................................... 253
radio functions.................................... 244
selecting a sound source.................... 240
Sirius satellite radio............................ 245
sound settings.................................... 242
steering wheel keypad........................ 241
storing radio stations.......................... 244
subwoofer...........................................242
USB/iPOD connector.......................... 241
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 77
Autolock..................................................... 82
Automatic locking retractor....................... 35
Automatic sound control.........................243
Automatic transmission........................... 149
kickdown............................................ 150
oil........................................................ 267
shiftlock override................................ 151
Automatic transmission - Geartronic....... 150AUX port.................................................. 240
Axle weight......................................183, 265
BBackrest, rear seat, folding...................... 111
Bass......................................................... 242
Battery
maintenance....................................... 221
remote control, replacing................... 120
specifications...................................... 272
warning symbols................................. 221
Battery – replacing................................... 221
Bi-Xenon headlights.................................. 61
Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)............... 210
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 164
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 41
Brake fluid........................................ 219, 267
Brake lights................................................ 62
Brake system
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........................ 153
emergency brake assistance.............. 154
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Driving economically................................ 136
Driving through water..............................137
DSTC, stability system............................. 155EEconomical driving..................................136
Electrical current – conserving................ 138
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 80
Electrical system...................................... 272
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 154
Electronic Climate Control......................... 91
air distribution table.............................. 99
Electronic Climate Control (ECC) - option. 96
Emergency brake....................................... 74
Emergency locking retractor...................... 35
Emergency starting.................................. 159
Emergency towing................................... 157
Emission inspection readiness................ 212
Engine
specifications...................................... 270
starting................................................ 144
starting with keyless drive.................. 146Engine compartment overview................ 215
Engine oil................................................. 216
changing............................................. 216
checking............................................. 216
specifications...................................... 269
volumes.............................................. 267
Equalizer, audio system........................... 243
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 115
FFederal Clean Air Act............................... 210
Flat tires
changing............................................. 190
repairing with tire sealing system....... 192
Fluids and oils.......................................... 267
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 244
Fog lights
front...................................................... 62
rear........................................................ 62
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 26
Front fog lights........................................... 62
Front park assist...................................... 168Front seats............................................... 102
folding backrests................................ 102
manually operated.............................. 102
power.................................................. 103
Fuel filler door
unlocking.............................................. 63
Fuel gauge................................................. 51
Fuel requirements.................................... 140
Fuel tank volume...................................... 267
Fuses, replacing....................................... 230
GGasoline requirements............................. 140
Geartronic................................................ 150
Generator................................................. 272
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 182
Glove compartment................................. 108
locking................................................ 127
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............183, 265
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Long distance trips.................................. 138
Lug nuts (wheel nuts)............................... 188MMaintenance............................................ 210
performed by the owner.....................212
Manual climate control.............................. 93
Manual transmission........................ 147, 148
Mirrors.................................................. 77, 78
Model plate.............................................. 263
Moonroof................................................... 80
Motor oil........................................... 216, 269
checking............................................. 216NNet in cargo area.............................114, 115OOccupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor............................ 26Octane recommendations.......................140
Oil............................................................. 216
changing............................................. 216
checking............................................. 216
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 275
Opening the hood.................................... 214
Owner maintenance................................. 212
PPanel lighting, instrument.......................... 62
Park assist............................................... 168
Parking brake............................................. 74
Parking lights............................................. 61
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 26
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 212
Permissible axle weight........................... 183
Personal settings....................................... 82
Power door mirrors.................................... 78
Power front seat...................................... 103
memory function................................. 103
Power moonroof........................................ 80
Power steering fluid................................. 219Power windows......................................... 75
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 19
RRadio
Sirius satellite radio............................ 245
Radio functions........................................ 244
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 71
Rear fog light............................................. 62
Rear park assist....................................... 168
Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 111
Rear seats
center head restraint........................... 111
Rearview mirror.......................................... 77
auto-dim function................................. 77
Rearview mirror with compass (option)..... 77
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 45
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 90, 267
Refueling.................................................. 142
fuel tank volume.................................267
Registering child restraints........................ 45
Remote control........................................ 118
battery replacement............................ 120