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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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277
fluid.....................................................219
general information............................. 153
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 223
list of................................................... 272
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 223
CCapacities, fluids..................................... 267
Capacity weight............................... 183, 265
Cargo area
steel grid............................................. 113
Cargo area cover..................................... 113
Cargo area net................................. 114, 115
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 274
CD changer.............................................. 249
CD player................................................. 249
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 254
Central locking system - remote control. 118
Chains...................................................... 186
Changing a wheel.................................... 190
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 45Child restraint systems.............................. 36
booster cushions.................................. 41
convertible seats.................................. 39
infant seats........................................... 37
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 42
top tether anchors................................ 44
Child safety................................................ 34
booster cushions.................................. 41
child restraint systems.......................... 36
convertible seats.................................. 39
infant seats........................................... 37
Child safety locks....................................129
Climate system
air distribution....................................... 99
air vents................................................ 92
Electronic Climate Control.................... 96
manual climate control......................... 93
passenger compartment filter.............. 90
refrigerant.....................................90, 267
Climate system, general information......... 90
Clock
setting...................................................82
Coat hanger............................................. 108
Cold weather precautions........................ 137
Compact disc care..................................251
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 77Conserving electrical current................... 138
Convertible seats....................................... 39
Coolant.................................................... 267
changing............................................. 218
checking level of................................. 218
Courtesy lighting...................................... 105
Crash mode............................................... 33
Cruise control............................................ 68
Cup holders.....................................107, 109
Curb weight.....................................183, 265
DDetachable key blade.............................. 120
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 162
Dimensions.............................................. 264
Disabling the passenger's side front air-
bag............................................................. 26
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 26
Display....................................................... 58
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 243
Door mirrors............................................... 78
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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