08 Maintenance and specifications
Wiper blades and washer fluid
08
321 Wiper blades
The windshield wiper blades are different
lengths. The blade on the driver’s side is longer
than the one on the passenger side.
Service position
Wiper blades in service position
The wiper blades must be in the vertical (serv-
ice) position for replacement, washing or to lift
them away from the windshield when e.g.,
removing ice or snow. To put them in this posi-
tion:
1.
Switch off the ignition (ignition mode 0, see
page 80) and keep the remote key in the
ignition slot
1.2. Move the right steering wheel lever up and
hold it for at least 1 second. The wipers will
then move to the vertical position on the
windshield.
The wipers can be returned to the normal posi-
tion by briefly switching on the ignition (or by
starting the engine).
Replacing the windshield wiper blades
With the wipers in the service position, fold
out the wiper arm from the windshield.
Press the button on the wiper blade attach-
ment and pull the wiper blade straight out,
parallel with the wiper arm.
Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicks
into place.
Check that the blade is securely in place.
CleaningKeeping the windshield and wiper blades clean
helps improve visibility and prolongs the serv-
ice life of the wiper blades. Clean the wiper
blades with a stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm
soap solution or car washing detergent.
1Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
08 Maintenance and specifications
Fuses
08
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.331
PosFunctionA
Power front passenger's
seat*20
Folding rear seat head
restraints15
Infotainment control mod-
ule5
Infotainment system, Sirius
satellite radio*10
Infotainment system15
Bluetooth hands-free sys-
tem5
Rear Seat Entertainment
system (RSE)*7.5
Power moonroof*
Courtesy lighting, climate
system sensor5
12-volt sockets15
Heated rear seat* (pas-
senger's side)15
Heated rear seat* (driver's
side)15
PosFunctionA
-
Heated front passenger's
seat*15
Heated driver's seat*15
Park assist*, trailer hitch
control module*, park
assist camera*5
All Wheel Drive* control
module5
Active chassis system*10
Positions-fuse box B
PosFunctionA
-
-
Front courtesy lighting,
driver's door power win-
dow controls, power
seat(s)*, HomeLInk
® Wire-
less Control System*
7.5
Instrument panel informa-
tion display5
PosFunctionA
Adaptive cruise control/
collision warning*10
Courtesy lighting, rain sen-
sor*7.5
Steering wheel module7.5
Cental locking: fuel filler
door10
-
Windshield washer15
Trunk open10
-10
Fuel pump20
Climate system control
panel5
-
Alarm, On-board diagnos-
tic system5
-
10 Index
10
356
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 195
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 117
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system.............................146
Active yaw control................................... 144
Adaptive brake lights............................... 116
Adaptive cruise control.................... 149, 151
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................26, 27
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 32
side impact........................................... 30
Air conditioning........................................ 138
Air distribution.......................................... 134
Air distribution table................................. 140
Air vents................................................... 135
All Wheel Drive......................................... 115
Anti-freeze.......................................260, 312Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 74
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 117
Approach lighting................................54, 95
Audio system
AUX/USB sockets............................... 223
Bluetooth Ÿ devices............................. 226
Bluetooth Ÿ hands-free system........... 229
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 226
general functions................................ 207
getting started.................................... 202
HD digital radio................................... 212
introduction......................................... 200
media player....................................... 219
menus................................................. 252
overview.............................................. 200
radio functions.................................... 210
Rear seat entertainment..................... 241
Sirius satellite radio............................214
sound settings.................................... 208
steering wheel keypad........................ 205
voice control....................................... 237
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 102
Automatic locking retractor....................... 37
Automatic transmission
Geartronic................................... 113, 114
general description.....................113, 114oil........................................................ 349
shiftlock override................................ 114
Axle weight.............................................. 287
B
Battery
changing..................................... 324, 325
maintenance....................................... 324
remote key, replacing........................... 57
specifications...................................... 350
warning symbols................................. 323
Black box................................................... 11
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 189, 190, 191
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 229
Booster cushions....................................... 45
Brake lights.............................................. 116
Brake system
ABS..................................................... 117
Brake pad inspection.......................... 116
checking fluid level............................. 312
emergency brake assistance.............. 117
fluid..................................................... 349
10 Index
10
362
maintenance......................................... 18
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 18
reminder warning light.......................... 76
securing child restraint sys-
tems.......................................... 41, 43, 45
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 20
using.....................................................18
Seats, front..........................................82, 83
Sensus.....................................................124
Shiftlock.....................................................11
Side door mirrors..................................... 101
Side impact airbags................................... 30
Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 317
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 214
Snow chains............................................ 290
Snow tires................................................ 290
Spare tire................................................. 291
Speed-dependent steering...................... 146
Spin control............................................. 144
SRS............................................................ 21
Stability system...............................144, 145
indicator light........................................ 75Starting the engine..................................109
with keyless drive...............................109
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................35
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 53
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 88
horn....................................................... 89
keypad.................................. 88, 127, 205
Locking/unlocking................................ 88
Stone chips, touching up......................... 337
Storage spaces........................................ 193
Studded tires........................................... 290
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 104
Sun shade................................................ 100
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
warning light......................................... 76
Symbols, overview................................... 351
T
Temporary spare tire............................... 291
Three-way catalytic converter................. 265
Tire designations.....................................284Tire inflation pressure..............................283
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....301, 302
indicator light........................................ 75
Tires.........................................................278
age...................................................... 278
changing from summer to winter........ 279
glossary of terms................................ 286
improving economy............................ 278
inflation pressure................................ 281
inflation pressure table.......................283
load ratings......................................... 282
rotation............................................... 279
snow...................................................290
spare................................................... 291
specifications...................................... 282
speed ratings...................................... 282
storing................................................. 279
studded............................................... 290
tire pressure monitoring system......... 301
tread wear indicator............................ 280
uniform tire quality grading................. 289
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 47
Touching up paint.................................... 337
Towing a trailer................................270, 271
trailer hitch.......................................... 271
Towing the vehicle........................... 273, 274