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Opening and closing the hood
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Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock.
Lift the hood slightly. Press the release control (located under the right front edgeof the hood) to the left, and lift the hood.
WARNING
Check that the hood locks properly when closed.
Engine compartment, overview
Coolant expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Dipstick-engine oil
Filler cap-engine oil
Cover over brake fluid reservoir
Battery
Relay/fuse box
Washer fluid reservoir
The appearance of the engine compartment may vary depending on engine model.
WARNING
The cooling fan (located at the front of the engine compartment, behind the radiator)may start or continue to operate (for up to6 minutes) after the engine has beenswitched off.
WARNING
Before performing any operations in the engine compartment, the ignition shouldalways be completely switched off (inmode 0, see page 85) and there should be
no remote keys in the passenger compart-ment. The gear selector should be in the P
(park) position. If the engine has been run-ning, wait until it has cooled before touch-ing any components in the engine com-partment. The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precau-tions must be followed to prevent injury.Always turn the ignition off when:
• Replacing distributor ignition compo- nents e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
• Do not touch any part of the distributorignition system while the engine is run-ning. This may result in unintendedmovements and body injury.
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With the wipers in the service position, fold out the wiper arm from the wind-shield. Press the button on the wiperblade attachment and pull the wiperblade straight out, parallel with the wiperarm.
Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicks into place.
Check that the blade is securely in place.4. Press the wipers back against the wind-
shield.
To return the wipers from the service position to the normal position, fold the wipers backagainst the windshield and press the START/
STOP ENGINE button briefly to put the igni-
tion in mode I (or start the engine).
CleaningKeeping the windshield and wiper bladesclean helps improve visibility and prolongsthe service life of the wiper blades. Clean thewiper blades with a stiff-bristle brush andlukewarm soap solution or car washing deter-gent.
Filling washer fluid
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Location of the washer fluid reservoir The windshield and headlight washers share a common reservoir. The washer fluid reservoir is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment. Dur-ing cold weather, the reservoir should befilled with windshield washer solvent contain-ing antifreeze. For capacities, see page 362.
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Battery 09
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WARNING
•Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark.
• Do not smoke near the battery.
• Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Donot allow battery fluid to contact eyes,skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. Ifcontact occurs, flush the affected areaimmediately with water. Obtain medi-cal help immediately if eyes are affec-ted.
NOTE
The life of the battery is shortened if it becomes discharged repeatedly.
Maintenance
•
Use a screw driver to open the caps or cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
• If necessary, add distilled water. The levelshould never be above the indicator.
• The fluid level should be checked if thebattery has been recharged.
• After inspection, be sure the cap overeach battery cell or the cover is securelyin place.
• Check that the battery cables are cor-rectly connected and properly tightened. •
Never disconnect the battery when theengine is running, or when the key is inthe ignition. This could damage the vehi-cle's electrical system.
• The battery should be disconnected fromthe vehicle when a battery charger isused directly on the battery.
• To help keep the battery in good condi-tion, the vehicle should be driven for atleast 15 minutes a week or connected toa charger with an automatic chargingfunction.
• If the battery is fully discharged a numberof times, this may shorten its service life.Keeping the battery fully charged helpsprolong its service life.
• The service life of a battery is affected byfactors such as driving conditions and cli-mate. Extreme cold may also furtherdecrease the battery’s starting capacity.
• Because the battery’s starting capacitydecreases with time, it may be necessaryto recharge it if the vehicle is not drivenfor an extended period of time or if thevehicle is usually only driven short dis-tances.
CAUTION
•Always use distilled or deionized water (battery water).
• Never fill above the level mark in thecell.
Changing
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Bulbs
headlights........................... 326, 327, 328
introduction......................................... 326
license plate lights.............................. 331
side marker lights............................... 329
specifications...................................... 332
trunk lighting....................................... 331
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 180
Capacity weight....................................... 297
Catalytic converter................................... 274
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 253
Cell phone voice control.......................... 262
Central locking system, introduction......... 54
Chains...................................................... 300
Check engine light..................................... 77
Check Engine warning light....................... 78Child restraintsrecalls and registration......................... 39
Child restraint systems.............................. 40 booster cushions.................................. 46
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42 ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 47
top tether anchors................................ 49
Child safety................................................ 37 booster cushions.................................. 46
child restraint systems.......................... 40
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42
Child safety locks...................................... 50
City Safety™............................................ 156
Climate system........................................ 205 air distribution............................. 200, 207
air vents.............................................. 201
Interior Air Quality System.................. 200
introduction......................................... 199
passenger compartment filter............ 200
refrigerant........................................... 199
Clock, setting............................................. 83
Cold weather driving................................ 270
Collision warning system................. 162, 163
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 109
Conserving electrical current................... 269
Controls, center console.......................... 225
Convertible seats....................................... 44
Coolant............................................ 324, 362
Cooling system, general information....... 269 Courtesy lighting................................ 99, 100
Crash event data......................................... 9
Crash mode............................................... 35
Cruise control.................................. 140, 141
adaptive.............................................. 142
Curb weight............................................. 297
Current, conserving................................. 269D
Daytime running lights............................... 94
Defroster.................................................. 205
Detachable key blade.......................... 60, 63Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 26, 27
Dome lighting..................................... 99, 100
Door mirrors............................................. 106
Driver alert............................................... 170
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 268
Driving in cold weather............................ 270
Driving through water.............................. 269
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ECC......................................... 202, 204, 206
Eco guide................................................. 125
Economical driving.................................. 268
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 93
Electric parking brake.............................. 130
Electronic Climate Control....... 202, 204, 206air distribution table............................ 207
Interior Air Quality System.................. 206
ventilated seats................................... 202
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 119
Emergency towing................................... 282
Emission inspection readiness................ 319Engine overheating........................................... 80
specifications...................................... 360
starting................................................ 116
switching off....................................... 119
Engine compartment overview................ 321
Engine oil................................................. 361 checking............................................. 322
low pressure warning light.................... 79
volumes.............................................. 362 Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 118
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 276
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 318 Flat tires
repairing with tire sealing system....... 302
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 351
placing correctly................................. 116
Fluid specifications.................................. 362
Fog lights................................................... 79 rear........................................................ 98
Four C (active chassis system)................ 216
Front airbags.............................................. 22 disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front park assist.............................. 176, 178
Front seats........................................... 86, 88 heated................................................. 202
Fuel filler cap........................................... 274
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 273 Fuel level warning light.............................. 79
Fuel requirements............................ 271, 272
Fuel tank volume..................................... 362
Fuses....................... 339, 340, 343, 346, 347G
Garage door opener
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Wireless Control System. 113
Gasoline requirements............................. 272
Gas tank volume...................................... 362
Gauges...................................................... 75
Geartronic................................................ 122
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 122
Generator warning light............................. 80
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 296
Grocery bag holder.................................. 277
Gross vehicle weight............................... 297
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 99
HD digital radio........................................ 236
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K
Key blade................................. 54, 60, 63, 64private locking...................................... 63
valet locking.......................................... 63
Keyless drive general description............................... 64
starting the vehicle............................. 116
L
Labelslist of................................................... 357
location of........................................... 356
LATCH anchors......................................... 47
Leather care............................................. 350
Lighting panel............................................ 94
Load anchoring eyelets........................... 276
Loading the vehicle.......................... 276, 297 roof loads............................................ 278
Locking...................................................... 67
Locking the vehicle.................................... 57
Locks, child safety..................................... 50
Low beams................................................ 95 Low oil pressure warning light................... 79
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Main instrument panel............................. 191
Maintenance............................................ 318
hoisting the vehicle............................. 319
performed by the owner..................... 319
Malfunction indicator light......................... 78
Media player (infotainment system)......... 243
Menu........................................................ 193
Messages in the instrument panel........... 191Mirrors defroster............................................. 107
power door......................................... 106
rearview, auto-dim function................ 107
retractable........................................... 106
vanity.................................................. 219
Moonroof................................................. 111 Motor oil checking............................................. 322
volumes.............................................. 362
MY CAR................................................... 193
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Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor...................... 26, 27
Octane recommendations....................... 272
Odometer, trip........................................... 82Oil checking............................................. 322
volumes.............................................. 362
Oil quality................................................. 361
OK button................................................ 191
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 367
Outside temperature sensor...................... 82
Overhead courtesy lighting................ 99, 100
Overheating, engine................................... 80
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 275
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 351
Park assist....................................... 176, 178
Park Assist Camera................................. 180