03 Climate
General information
03
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.93
For information about how to make these set-
tings, see the Personal settings section on
page 84.
Models equipped with ECC*
Sensors
•The sunlight sensor is on the upper side of
the dashboard
•The passenger compartment temperature
sensor is located behind the climate sys-
tem control panel.
•The ambient temperature sensor is in the
driver's side door mirror.
•The humidity sensor is in the rearview mir-
ror.
These sensors should never be obstructed.
NOTE
The sunlight sensor monitors the side of the
vehicle from which the sun shines into the
passenger compartment. This means that
the temperature may differ slightly between
the left and right air vents, even if the climate
system temperature is set to be the same
for both sides of the passenger compart-
ment.
Side windows and optional moonroofThe electronic climate control system will func-
tion best if the windows and moonroof areclosed. If you drive with the windows or moon-
roof open, it may be preferable to manually
adjust the temperature and blower control (the
LED in the AUTO switch should be off).
AccelerationThe air conditioning system is temporarily
switched off during full throttle acceleration.
12 Index
12
282
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets.......................................... 62
A
A/C (air conditioning)................................. 92
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 155
Airbags
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 30
side impact........................................... 29
Airbag system............................................ 22
Air conditioning.......................................... 92
Air distribution table................................. 101
Air vents..................................................... 94
Alarm system........................................... 133
turning off sensors.............................. 134
All Wheel Drive......................................... 154
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 155
Approach lighting...................................... 85
Audio files................................................ 256Audio system
audio functions................................... 242
automatic sound control..................... 246
AUX port............................................. 242
CD changer......................................... 255
CD player/changer.............................. 255
compact disc care.............................. 257
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 245
equalizer............................................. 245
HD digital radio................................... 249
menu settings..................................... 259
radio functions.................................... 247
selecting a sound source.................... 242
Sirius satellite radio............................251
sound settings.................................... 244
steering wheel keypad........................ 243
storing radio stations.......................... 247
subwoofer........................................... 245
USB/iPod Ÿ connector........................ 243
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 79
Autolock..................................................... 84
Automatic locking retractor....................... 35
Automatic sound control.........................246
Automatic transmission........................... 151
kickdown............................................ 152
oil........................................................ 273
shiftlock override................................ 153Automatic transmission - Geartronic....... 152
AUX port.................................................. 242
Axle weight......................................186, 271
B
Backrest, rear seat, folding...................... 115
Bass......................................................... 244
Battery
maintenance....................................... 223
remote key, replacing......................... 123
specifications...................................... 278
warning symbols................................. 223
Battery – replacing................................... 224
Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)............... 212
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 166
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 260
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 42
Brake fluid........................................ 221, 273
Brake lights................................................ 64
Brake system
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........................ 155
emergency brake assistance.............. 156
12 Index
12
283
fluid..................................................... 221
general information............................. 155
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 225
list of................................................... 278
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 225
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 273
Capacity weight............................... 186, 271
Cargo area
steel grid............................................. 117
Cargo area cover..................................... 117
Cargo area net................................. 118, 119
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 280
CD changer.............................................. 255
CD player................................................. 255
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 260
Central locking system - remote key....... 122
Chains...................................................... 189
Changing a wheel.................................... 192
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 46Child restraint systems.............................. 36
booster cushions.................................. 42
convertible seats.................................. 40
infant seats........................................... 38
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 43
top tether anchors................................ 45
Child safety................................................ 34
booster cushions.................................. 42
child restraint systems.......................... 36
convertible seats.................................. 40
infant seats........................................... 38
Child safety locks....................................132
Climate system
air distribution..................................... 101
air vents................................................ 94
Electronic Climate Control.................... 98
manual climate control......................... 95
passenger compartment filter.............. 92
refrigerant.....................................92, 273
Climate system, general information......... 92
Clock
setting................................................... 84
Coat hanger............................................. 112
Cold weather precautions........................ 139
Compact disc care..................................257
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 79Conserving electrical current................... 140
Convertible seats....................................... 40
Coolant.................................................... 273
changing............................................. 220
checking level of................................. 220
Courtesy lighting...................................... 109
Crash mode............................................... 33
Cruise control............................................ 70
Cup holders.....................................111, 113
Curb weight.....................................186, 271
D
Detachable key blade.............................. 124
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 164
Dimensions.............................................. 270
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 26
Display.......................................................60
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 245
Door mirrors............................................... 80
Driving economically................................ 138
Driving through water..............................139
12 Index
12
286
Locks, child safety................................... 132
Long distance trips.................................. 140
Lug nuts (wheel nuts)............................... 191
M
Maintenance............................................ 212
hoisting the vehicle............................. 214
performed by the owner.....................214
Manual climate control.............................. 95
Manual transmission........................ 149, 150
Mirrors....................................................... 79
Model plate.............................................. 269
Moonroof................................................... 82
Motor oil........................................... 218, 275
checking............................................. 218
N
Net in cargo area.............................118, 119
O
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor............................ 26
Octane recommendations.......................142
Oil............................................................. 218
changing............................................. 218
checking............................................. 218
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 281
Opening the hood.................................... 216
Owner maintenance................................. 214
P
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 64
Park assist............................................... 170
Parking brake............................................. 76
Parking lights............................................. 63
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 26
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 214
Permissible axle weight........................... 186
Personal settings....................................... 84
Power door mirrors.................................... 80Power front seat...................................... 105
memory function................................. 106
Power moonroof........................................ 82
Power steering fluid................................. 221
Power windows......................................... 77
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 19
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................251
Radio functions........................................ 247
HD digital radio................................... 249
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 73
Rear fog light............................................. 64
Rear park assist....................................... 170
Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 115
Rear seats
center head restraint........................... 115
Rearview mirror.......................................... 79
auto-dim function................................. 79
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 79
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 46
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 92, 273