11 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols
11
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.281
SymbolDescriptionPage
Generator warn-
ing light61
Brake failure
warning light62
High beam indica-
tor56
Left turn signal56
Right turn signal56
Other information symbols
SymbolDescriptionPage
Rain sensor*76
Cruise control*73
Information symbols in the center
console display
SymbolDescriptionPage
G021216
Surround sound
(Premium Sound
only)246
HD radio250
Audio files256
CD folder256
Bluetooth-con-
nected cell phone260
BluetoothTM
hands-free
260
Information symbols in the ceiling
console
SymbolDescriptionPage
Seat belt reminder61
Occupant weight
sensor28
12 Index
12
284
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets.......................................... 65
A
A/C (air conditioning)................................. 94
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 155
Accessory installation warning.................. 15
Adaptive brake lights............................... 154
Airbags
front...................................................... 24
inflatable curtain................................... 33
side impact........................................... 31
Airbag system............................................ 24
Air conditioning.......................................... 94
Air distribution table................................. 103
Air vents..................................................... 96
Alarm system........................................... 134
turning off sensors.............................. 135
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 155
Approach lighting...................................... 86
Audio files................................................ 256Audio system
audio functions................................... 243
automatic sound control..................... 247
AUX port............................................. 243
compact disc care.............................. 257
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 246
equalizer............................................. 247
HD digital radio................................... 250
menu settings..................................... 259
radio functions.................................... 248
selecting a sound source.................... 243
Sirius satellite radio............................252
sound settings.................................... 246
steering wheel keypad........................ 244
storing radio stations.......................... 248
subwoofer........................................... 246
USB/iPod Ÿ connector........................ 244
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 80
Autolock..................................................... 85
Automatic locking retractor....................... 39
Automatic sound control.........................247
Automatic transmission........................... 151
kickdown............................................ 152
oil........................................................ 273
shiftlock override................................ 153
Automatic transmission - Geartronic....... 152AUX port.................................................. 243
Axle weight......................................186, 271
B
Backrest, rear seat, folding...................... 115
Bass......................................................... 246
Battery
maintenance....................................... 224
remote key, replacing......................... 124
specifications...................................... 277
warning symbols................................. 224
Battery – replacing................................... 225
Black box................................................... 13
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 167
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 260
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 46
Brake fluid........................................ 222, 273
Brake lights........................................ 67, 154
Brake system
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........................ 155
emergency brake assistance.............. 155
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12
286
E
Economical driving.................................. 140
Electrical current – conserving................ 142
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 83
Electrical system...................................... 277
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 155
Electronic Climate Control......................... 95
air distribution table............................ 103
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)............. 100
Emergency brake..................................... 157
Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emergency starting.................................. 162
Emergency towing................................... 160
Emission inspection readiness................ 215
Engine
specifications...................................... 275
starting................................................ 148
starting with keyless drive.................. 150
Engine compartment overview................218
Engine oil................................................. 219
changing............................................. 219
checking............................................. 219specifications...................................... 274
volumes.............................................. 273
Environment............................................... 14
Equalizer, audio system........................... 247
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 118
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 214
Flat tires
changing..................................... 192, 198
repairing with tire sealing system....... 193
Fluids and oils.......................................... 273
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 248
Fog lights
front...................................................... 67
rear........................................................ 67
Front airbags.............................................. 24
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 28
Front fog lights........................................... 67
Front seats............................................... 106
adjusting the head restraints.............. 108
manually operated.............................. 106
power.................................................. 106Fuel filler door
unlocking.............................................. 68
Fuel gauge................................................. 56
Fuel requirements.................................... 144
Fuel tank volume.....................................273
Fuses, replacing......................................233G
Gasoline requirements............................. 144
Geartronic................................................ 152
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 185
Glove compartment................................. 113
locking................................................ 132
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............186, 271
H
Hand brake (parking brake)..................... 157
Hazard warning flashers............................ 77
HD digital radio........................................ 250
Headlights.................................................. 66
Active Bending Lights........................... 66
12 Index
12
288
Locks, child safety................................... 133
Long distance trips.................................. 142
Lug nuts (wheel nuts)............................... 191
M
Maintenance............................................ 214
hoisting the vehicle............................. 215
performed by the owner.....................215
Manual climate control.............................. 97
Mirrors....................................................... 80
Model plate.............................................. 269
Moonroof................................................... 83
Motor oil........................................... 219, 274
checking............................................. 219
O
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Occupant weight sensor............................ 28
Octane recommendations.......................144Oil............................................................. 219
changing............................................. 219
checking............................................. 219
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 282
Opening the hood.................................... 217
Opening the trunk from the inside........... 131
Owner maintenance................................. 215
P
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 67
Park assist............................................... 171
Parking brake........................................... 157
Parking lights............................................. 66
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 28
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 215
Permissible axle weight........................... 186
Personal settings....................................... 85
Power door mirrors.................................... 81
Power front seat...................................... 106
memory function................................. 107
Power moonroof........................................ 83
Power steering fluid................................. 222Power windows......................................... 78
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 21
Private locking......................................... 126
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................252
Radio functions........................................ 248
HD digital radio................................... 250
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 76
Rear fog light............................................. 67
Rear park assist....................................... 171
Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 115
Rear seats
center head restraint........................... 115
Rearview mirror.......................................... 80
auto-dim function................................. 80
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 80
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 50
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 94, 273
Refueling.................................................. 146
fuel tank volume.................................273
Registering child restraints........................ 50