Climate control windshield*
The marked area is not covered with heat re‐
flective coating.
Use this area for garage door openers, devices
for electronic toll collection, etc.
Climate 
control laminated tinted safety
glass*
The vehicle glass provides full protection
against the harmful effects of UV radiation on the
skin.
Mobile communication devices in the
vehicle
Mobile communication devices in the ve‐
hicle
It is advised that you do not use mobile commu‐
nication devices, e.g., mobile phones, inside the
vehicle without connecting them directly to the
external antenna. Otherwise, the vehicle elec‐
tronics and mobile communication devices can
interfere with each other. In addition, there is no
assurance that the radiation generated during
transmission will be discharged from the vehicle
interior.◀
Hydroplaning
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐
ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete
loss of contact between the tires and the road
surface, ultimately undermining your ability to
steer and brake the vehicle. Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads, re‐
duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning.
◀
Driving through water
Drive though calm water only if it is not deeper
than 9.8 inches/25 cm and at this height, no
faster than walking speed, up to 6 mph/10 km/h. Adhere to water depth and speed limita‐
tions
Do not exceed this water depth and walking
speed; otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the elec‐
trical systems and the transmission may be
damaged.◀
Braking safely
Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard
feature.
Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations when this is neces‐
sary.
The vehicle maintains steering responsiveness.
You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum
of steering effort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
active mode.
Objects in the area around the pedals
No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved for
the vehicle and can be properly fixed in place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
again after they were removed for cleaning, for
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Engine start, refer to Starting
the engine 65 
Engine start, Starting aid  267 
Engine stop  66 
Engine temperature  76 
Entering/exiting 
vehicle, assis‐
tance, steering wheel 60 
Equalizer 170 
Equipment, interior  132 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  98 
Exchanging wheels/tires 250 
Exhaust system 144 
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature, dimmable exte‐
rior mirrors 59 
Exterior mirrors 58 
External devices 190 
External start 267 
External temperature dis‐ play  76 
External temperature warn‐ ing 76 
Eyes for securing cargo 147 
F
Fader 170 
Failure message, refer to Check Control 82 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  44 
Fan, refer to Air volume  126 
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 82 
Filler neck for engine oil  255 
Fine wood, care 273 
First aid kit  267 
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting  269 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 91 
Flat tire, warning lamp  92 
Flat tire, wheel change  264 
Flooding  145 
Floor carpet, care 273 
Floor mats, care 273 
FM/AM station  172  Folding table in the rear 
136 
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 72 
Foot brake  145 
Front airbags  88 
Front fog lamps  87 
Front 
fog lamps, front, bulb re‐
placement 262 
Front lamps 261 
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation  89 
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp  90 
Front passenger seat, adjust‐ ing 50 
Front seats, adjusting  48 
Fuel cap 242 
Fuel consumption, current 76 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 78 
Fuel filler flap  242 
Fuel gauge  75 
Fuel quality  243 
Fuel, tank capacity  279 
Fuse 265 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 132 
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 161 
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 73 
General driving notes 144 
Gentleman function 50 
Glass sunroof, powered 46 
Glove compartment 138 
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system  152 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 278 
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing  278  H
Hand brake, refer to Parking
brake 66 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  133 
Hazard warning flashers 266 
HDC Hill Descent Control  99 
HD Radio  173 
Head airbags  88 
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 85 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 84 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 37 
Headlamp flasher  70 
Headlamp glass  261 
Headlamps  261 
Headlamps, care  272 
Headlamp washer system 70 
Headliner 18 
Headphones, rear entertain‐ ment 202, 207 
Head restraints 48 
Head restraints, front 54 
Head restraints, rear 55 
Head-up Display  123 
Head-up Display, care  273 
Heavy cargo, stowing 147 
Height, seats  48 
Height 
with roof-mounted aer‐
ial, vehicle 276 
High-beam Assistant  86 
High beams  70 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  86 
Hill Descent Control HDC  99 
Hills 146 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 98 
Hints 6 
Holder for beverages 140 
Homepage  6 
Hood 253 
Horn 12 
Hotel function, trunk lid  41 
Hot exhaust system 144 
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