09 Maintenance and specifications
Wiper blades and washer fluid09
337 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:
CAUTION
Be sure the wiper blades are not frozen in
position before attempting to move them to
the service position.
1. Insert the remote key into the ignition
slot1 and press the START/STOP
ENGINE button briefly to put the ignition in
mode I (see page 85 for detailed informa-
tion about the ignition modes).
2.
Press the START/STOP ENGINE button
again briefly to switch the ignition off.
3. Within 3 seconds, move the right steering
wheel lever up and hold it for at least 1 sec-
ond.
> The wipers will then move to the vertical
(service) position on the windshield.
NOTE
After the wiper arms have been in the serv-
ice position, the wipers must be switched on
and off at least once before the service posi-
tion can be used again.
The wipers can be returned to the normal posi-
tion by pressing the START/STOP ENGINEbutton briefly to put the ignition in mode I (or
by starting the engine).
CAUTION
If the wiper arms have been folded out from
the windshield while in the service position,
fold them back against the windshield
before returning the wipers to the normal
position to help avoid scratching the paint
on the hood.
Replacing the windshield wiper blades
1Not necessary on vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 210
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 125
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system.............................207
Active high beams..................................... 96
Active yaw control................................... 134
Adaptive brake lights............................... 124
Adaptive cruise control.................... 140, 142
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................26, 27
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 32
side impact........................................... 30
Air conditioning........................................ 202
Air distribution.......................................... 198
Air distribution table................................. 204
Air vents................................................... 199
All Wheel Drive......................................... 123Anti-freeze.......................................270, 328
Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 78
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 125
Approach lighting..............................59, 101
Audio system
AUX/USB sockets............................... 238
Bluetooth Ÿ devices............................. 241
Bluetooth Ÿ hands-free system........... 243
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 241
getting started.................................... 215
HD digital radio................................... 227
introduction......................................... 214
media player....................................... 234
overview.............................................. 214
radio functions.................................... 225
Rear seat entertainment..................... 255
SiriusXM
E satellite radio.................... 229
sound settings.................................... 220
steering wheel keypad........................ 216
voice control....................................... 251
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 108
Automatic locking retractor....................... 38
Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 122
general description.....................121, 122oil........................................................ 364
shiftlock override................................ 123
Axle weight.............................................. 301
B
Battery
changing..................................... 340, 341
maintenance....................................... 340
remote key, replacing........................... 62
specifications...................................... 365
warning symbols................................. 339
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 182, 183, 184
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 243
Booster cushion, integrated...................... 49
Booster cushions....................................... 46
Brake lights.............................................. 124
Brake system
ABS..................................................... 125
Brake pad inspection.......................... 124
checking fluid level............................. 328
emergency brake assistance.............. 125
fluid..................................................... 364
general information............................. 124
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Door mirrors............................................. 107
Driver alert............................................... 168
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 268
Driving in cold weather............................ 270
Driving through water..............................269
E
ECC.................................................202, 203
Economical driving.................................. 268
Electric parking brake.............................. 127
Electronic Climate Control.......200, 202, 203
air distribution table............................ 204
Interior Air Quality System.................. 203
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 119
Emergency towing................................... 286
Emission inspection readiness................ 323
Engine
overheating........................................... 81
specifications...................................... 362
starting................................................ 116
switching off....................................... 119Engine compartment overview................325
Engine Drag Control (EDC)......................134
Engine oil................................................. 363
checking............................................. 326
low pressure warning light.............. 79, 80
volumes.............................................. 363
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 118
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 278
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 322
Flat tires
repairing with tire sealing system....... 306
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 353
placing correctly................................. 116
Fluid specifications.................................. 364
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 98
rear...................................................... 334
Four C (active chassis system)................207Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front park assist.............................. 174, 176
Front seats...........................................86, 88
Fuel filler cap........................................... 274
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 273
Fuel level warning light.............................. 79
Fuel requirements............................ 271, 272
Fuel tank volume.....................................364
Fuses............................... 342, 343, 346, 349
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. 113
Gasoline requirements............................. 272
Gas tank volume...................................... 364
Gauges...................................................... 77
Geartronic................................................ 122
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 122
Generator warning light............................. 80
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 300
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Grocery bag holder.................................. 278
Gross vehicle weight...............................301
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 99
HD digital radio........................................ 227
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 97
active high beams................................. 96
changing bulbs...........................331, 332
high/low beams.................................... 94
high beam flash.................................... 95
tunnel detection.................................... 97
Headlight washers................................... 103
Headphones............................................ 256
Head restraints, rear seat....................89, 90
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 275
Heated rear seats.................................... 201
High beams................................................ 94
active.................................................... 96
indicator light........................................ 79
Hill Descent Control................................. 130
Hoisting the vehicle.................................323HomeLink
® Wireless Control System...... 113
Home safe lighting........................... 100, 101
Hood, opening/closing............................325
Horn........................................................... 93
I
Ignition modes........................................... 84
Immobilizer................................................ 58
Important information.................................. 6
Indicator lights.........................77, 78, 79, 80
Infant seats................................................ 42
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 32
Inflation pressure..................................... 295
Inflation pressure table............................297
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 366
Information lights.....................77, 78, 79, 80
Information symbol.................................... 79
Infotainment
Menu navigation................................. 218
Infotainment system................................ 214
AUX/USB sockets............................... 238Bluetooth
Ÿ devices............................. 241
Bluetooth® hands-free system........... 243
getting started.................................... 215
media player....................................... 234
menus.........................................215, 218
radio functions.................................... 225
rear seat entertainment....................... 255
rear seat entertainment system, remote
control................................................. 264
sound settings.................................... 220
voice control....................................... 251
Inspection readiness................................ 323
Instrument lighting..................................... 94
Instrument overview............................76, 77
Instrument panel...................................... 189
Integrated two-stage booster cushion...... 49
Interior Air Quality System....................... 198
Interior lighting......................................... 100
iPod Ÿ connector (audio system)............. 238
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 47
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Remote key/PCC
common functions................................ 59
Reporting safety defects............................ 17
Roadside Assistance............................... 369
Road sign information (RSI)..................... 136
Rollover Protection System (ROPS).......... 35
Roll Stability Control (RSC)........................ 35
Roof loads............................................... 279
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting........................... 17
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 19
Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 38
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 18
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 18
reminder warning light.......................... 80
securing child restraint systems 42, 44, 46
unbuckling............................................ 18use during pregnancy........................... 20
using.....................................................18
Seats, front.......................................... 86, 87
Sensus.....................................................188
Shiftlock....................................................... 9
override............................................... 123
Side door mirrors..................................... 107
Side impact airbags................................... 30
Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 333
Sign information (RSI).............................. 136
SiriusXM
E satellite radio......................... 229
Snow chains............................................ 304
Snow tires................................................ 304
Spare tire................................................. 305
Speed-dependent steering...................... 207
Spin control............................................. 134
SRS............................................................ 21
Stability system...............................134, 135
Engine Drag Control (EDC).................134
indicator light........................................ 79
Starting the engine..................................116
remote start........................................ 118
with keyless drive...............................116Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................36
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 58
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 280
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 93
horn....................................................... 93
keypad.................................. 93, 191, 216
Stone chips, touching up......................... 354
Storage spaces........................................ 208
Studded tires........................................... 304
Sunroof
laminated panoramic roof................... 110
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
warning light......................................... 80
Symbols, overview................................... 366
T
Tailgate
driving with it open.............................268
locking/unlocking.................................. 68
opening manually................................. 69