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Instruments and controls
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Reminder – doors not closedIf one of the doors, the hood or tailgate is not
closed properly, the information or warning
symbol comes on together with an explanatory
text message in the instrument panel. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and
close the door, hood or tailgate.
If the vehicle is driven at a speed
lower than approximately 5 mph
(7 km/h), the information symbol comes on.
If the vehicle is driven at a speed
higher than approximately 5 mph
(7 km/h), the warning symbol comes on.
Road Sign Information (RSI)Road Sign Information (RSI) is a feature that
helps the driver see road signs with information
such as current speed. See page 134 for
detailed information.
Trip odometers
Trip odometers and reset button
Odometer display
Button for toggling between T1 and T2,
and for resetting the odometer
The trip odometers are used to measure short
distances. The distance is shown in the dis-
play. A short press the button toggles between
the two trip odometers
T1 and T2. A long press
(more than 2 seconds) resets the currently dis-
played trip odometer to zero.
Clock
Clock and setting control
Display
Control for setting the clock
Turn the control clockwise/counterclockwise
to set the time. The set time is shown in the
information display.
The clock may be temporarily replaced by a
symbol in conjunction with a message, see
page 187.
Setting the clock in MY CARIn addition to setting the clock manually as
described above, it can also be set in the MY
CAR menu system. See page 189 for addi-
tional information about these menus.
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Ignition modes
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82* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Inserting and removing the remote key
Ignition slot with remote key and START/STOP
ENGINE button.
Inserting the remote key1
Holding the end of the remote key with the
base of the key blade, insert the remote key
into the ignition slot as shown in the illustration
and press it in as far as possible.
CAUTION
Foreign objects in the ignition slot can
impair function or cause damage.
Removing the remote keyThe remote key can be removed from the igni-
tion slot by pulling it out.
Functions
The remote key has 3 modes: 0, I, and II that
can be used without starting the engine. The
following table shows examples of which func-
tions are available in the respective modes.
NOTE
To access ignition modes I or II without star-
ting the engine, the brake pedal must not be
depressed.
ModeFunction
0The odometer, clock and tem-
perature gauge are illuminated.
Power seats* can be adjusted
and the infotainment system can
be used for a limited time (to min-
imize battery drain see
page 214).
IThe Moonroof*, power windows,
12-volt sockets in the passenger
compartment, navigation sys-
tem*, climate system blower,
windshield wipers can be used.
IIThe headlights/taillights illumi-
nate. Warning/indicator lights
illuminate for 5 seconds. Other
systems are activated. However,
the heated seats* and heated
rear window function can only be
activated when the engine is run-
ning. Mode II should only be
used for very short periods to
help avoid draining the battery.
1Not necessary in vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
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Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor...................... 26, 27
Octane recommendations.......................272
Odometer, trip........................................... 80
Oil
checking............................................. 326
volumes.............................................. 364
Oil quality................................................. 363
OK button................................................ 187
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 369
Overhead courtesy lighting.................. 98, 99
Overheating, engine................................... 79
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 275
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 353
Park assist.......................................172, 174
Park Assist Camera................................. 176
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 124
warning light......................................... 78Parking lights............................................. 96
changing bulbs................................... 333
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 58
Polishing.................................................. 351
Power front seat
memory function................................... 85
with keyless drive................................. 86
Power mirrors.......................................... 105
defroster............................................. 106
Power moonroof...................................... 108
Power steering
fluid..................................................... 329
speed-dependent............................... 206
Power steering fluid................................. 364
Power tailgate.......................................... 276
Power windows....................................... 103
laminated glass................................... 104
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 20
Private locking........................................... 62
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING. . 116, 341, 365
R
Radio
SiriusXM
E satellite radio.................... 229
Radio functions........................................ 225
HD digital radio................................... 227
Rails, floor................................................ 278
Rain sensor.............................................. 100
Rear fog light............................................. 97
Rear park assist............................... 172, 174
Rear seat entertainment..........................255
Rear seat entertainment (option)
headphones........................................256
menus................................................. 261
remote control.................................... 264
Rear seat head restraints........................... 88
Rear seats
center head restraint............................. 87
folding................................................... 87
heated................................................. 199
Rearview mirror
auto-dim function............................... 106
compass............................................. 107
Rear window defroster............................106
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 38
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Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
warning light......................................... 78
Symbols, overview................................... 366
T
Tailgate
driving with it open.............................268
locking/unlocking.................................. 67
power operated.................................. 276
wiper/washer...................................... 101
Tailgate wipers......................................... 338
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 334
Temporary spare tire............................... 307
Three-way catalytic converter................. 274
Tire designations.....................................300
Tire inflation pressure..............................299
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....317, 318
indicator light........................................ 77
Tires.........................................................294
age...................................................... 294
changing from summer to winter........ 295
glossary of terms................................ 302
improving economy............................ 295
inflation pressure................................ 297inflation pressure table.......................299
load ratings......................................... 298
rotation............................................... 294
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 319
snow...................................................306
spare................................................... 307
specifications...................................... 298
speed ratings...................................... 298
storing................................................. 296
studded............................................... 306
tire pressure monitoring system......... 317
tire sealing system.............................. 308
tread wear indicator............................ 295
uniform tire quality grading................. 305
Tire sealing system.................................. 308
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 47
Touching up paint.................................... 353
Towing a trailer................................285, 286
trailer hitch.......................................... 286
Towing the vehicle................................... 288
Traction control........................................ 132
Trailer towing...................................285, 286
trailer hitch.......................................... 286Transmission
general description.....................118, 119
oil........................................................ 364
shiftlock override................................ 120
Tread wear indicator................................ 295
Trip computer.......................................... 204
Trip odometers.......................................... 80
Trips, long distance................................. 270
Tunnel detection........................................ 95
Turn signals............................................... 97
changing bulbs................................... 333
indicator lights...................................... 77
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 48
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................305
Unlocking the tailgate................................ 67
Unlocking the vehicle..........................57, 66
Upholstery care....................................... 351