07 During your trip
Emergency towing
07
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Towing eyelet
G021500
Attaching the towing eyelet
Attaching the towing eyeletThe towing eyelet is located under the floor of the trunk, with the spare tire. Thiseyelet must be screwed into the positionsprovided on the right sides of either thefront or rear bumper (see illustration).
There are two different types of covers over the openings for the towing eyeletand they have to be opened differently.
• If the cover has a notch, insert a coin, etc., into the notch and pry open theedge of the cover. Open the covercompletely and remove it.
• If the cover has a mark along one edgeor in a corner, press the mark whileprying out the opposite side/cornerusing a coin, etc. Open the cover andremove it.
Screw the towing eyelet in place, first by hand and then using the tire iron until it issecurely in place. After the vehicle has been towed, the eyelet should be removed and returned to its stor-age location. Press the cover for the attachment point back into position.WARNING
• When the vehicle is being towed, the ignition should be in mode
II (in mode
I , all of the vehicle's airbags are deac-
tivated). See page 85 for more infor-mation about ignition modes.
• Never remove the remote key from theignition slot when the vehicle is beingtowed. For vehicles with keyless drive,the remote key must remain inside thevehicle.
• The power brakes and power steeringwill not function when the engine is notrunning. Approximately 5 times morepressure will be required on the brakepedal and the steering wheel will beconsiderably harder to turn.
• The towing eyelets must not be usedfor pulling the vehicle out of a ditch orfor any similar purpose involvingsevere strain.
09 Maintenance and specifications
Fuses 09
344* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
PosFunctionA
Keyless drive*20
Power driver's seat*20
Power front passenger's seat*20
-
Infotainment control module5
Infotainment system, Sir- iusXM ™ satellite radio*10
Infotainment system15
Bluetooth hands-free system5
Rear Seat Entertainment sys- tem (RSE)*7.5
Power moonroof* Courtesy lighting, climate sys- tem sensor5
12-volt sockets15
Heated rear seat* (passeng- er'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 con- trol module*, park assist cam-era*5
All Wheel Drive* control mod- ule5
Active chassis system*10
Positions: fuse box B
PosFunctionA
-
-
Front courtesy lighting, driv- er's door power window con-trols, power seat(s)*, Home- LInk ®
Wireless Control Sys-
tem*7.5
Instrument panel5
PosFunctionA
Adaptive cruise control/colli- sion warning*10
Courtesy lighting, rain sensor*7.5
Steering wheel module7.5
Cental locking: fuel filler door10
-
Windshield washers15
Trunk open10
Electrical folding rear seat outboard head restraints*10
Fuel pump20
Climate system control panel5
-
Alarm, On-board diagnostic system5
-
Airbag system, occupant weight sensor10
10 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols
10
364* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays are divided into three main categories:
• Warning symbols
• Indicator symbols
• Information symbols
The following tables list the most commonsymbols, their meaning and the pages in thismanual that provide more detailed informa-tion.
NOTE
Not all of the symbols shown in the follow- ing tables are available in all models or onall markets. Local variations may occur.
Warning symbol
: The red warning symbol illuminates to
indicate a problem related to safety and/or drivability. A message will also appear in themain instruments panel's display.
Information symbol
: The information symbol illuminates
and a text message is displayed to provide the driver with necessary information aboutone of the vehicle's systems.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Warning symbols in the instrument
panel
SymbolDescriptionPg. no.
Low oil pressure80
Parking brake80
SRS airbags80
Seat belt reminder80
Generator not charging80
Fault in the brake system80
Warning symbol81
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolDescriptionPg. no.
Fault in the Active Bend- ing Light (ABL)*system78
Malfunction indicator light78
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)79
Rear fog lights on79
Stability system (DSTC), Hill Descent Control,Trailer Stability Assist*79
Tire pressure monitoring sensor (TPMS)79
Low fuel level79
Information symbol, see text in information dis-play79
High beam indicator76
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 219
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 128
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system............................. 216
Active high beams..................................... 95Active yaw control................................... 136
Adaptive brake lights............................... 127
Adaptive cruise control.................... 142, 144 queue assist........................................ 147
Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side................................................. 26, 27
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 32
side impact........................................... 30
Air conditioning........................................ 204
Air distribution.......................................... 200
Air distribution table................................. 207
Air vents................................................... 201 All Wheel Drive......................................... 124
Ambient temperature sensor..................... 82
Anti-freeze....................................... 270, 324Anti-lock brake system
warning light................................... 77, 79
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 128
Approach lighting.............................. 57, 101Audio system AUX/USB sockets............................... 248 Bluetooth ®
devices............................. 251
Bluetooth ®
hands-free system........... 253
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 251
getting started.................................... 225
HD digital radio................................... 236
introduction......................................... 224
media player....................................... 243
overview.............................................. 224
radio functions.................................... 234SiriusXM ™ satellite radio.................... 238
sound settings.................................... 229
steering wheel keypad........................ 225
voice control....................................... 262
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 107
Automatic locking retractor....................... 38 Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 122
general description..................... 121, 122
oil........................................................ 362
shiftlock override................................ 124
Axle weight.............................................. 297
B
Battery changing..................................... 336, 337
maintenance....................................... 336
remote key, replacing........................... 61
specifications...................................... 363
warning symbols................................. 335
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) 184, 185, 186
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 253
Booster cushions....................................... 46
Brake lights.............................................. 127Brake system ABS..................................................... 128
Brake pad inspection.......................... 127
checking fluid level............................. 324
emergency brake assistance.............. 128
fluid..................................................... 362
general information............................. 127
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E
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
HomeLink ®
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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Seat beltsAutomatic locking retractor/Emer-
gency locking retractor......................... 38
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 18
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 18
reminder warning light.......................... 80securing child restraint
systems.................................... 42, 44, 46
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 20
using..................................................... 18
Seats, front.......................................... 86, 87
Sensus..................................................... 190
Shiftlock....................................................... 9 override............................................... 124
Side door mirrors..................................... 106
Side impact airbags................................... 30
Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 329
Sign information (RSI).............................. 138SiriusXM ™ satellite radio......................... 238
Snow chains............................................ 300
Snow tires................................................ 300
Spare tire................................................. 301 Speed-dependent steering...................... 216
Spin control............................................. 136
SRS............................................................ 21
Stability system............................... 136, 137
indicator light........................................ 79
Starting the engine.................................. 116 remote start........................................ 118
with keyless drive............................... 116
Starting the vehicle after a crash (crash mode).................... 35
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 56 Steering wheel adjusting............................................... 92
heated................................................... 93
horn....................................................... 92
keypad.................................. 92, 193, 225
Steering wheel paddles............................. 92
Stone chips, touching up......................... 351
Storage spaces........................................ 217
Studded tires........................................... 300
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 111
Sun shade........................................ 104, 105
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21 warning light......................................... 80 Symbols, overview................................... 364
T
Temperature sensor
ambient................................................. 82
Temporary spare tire............................... 301
Three-way catalytic converter................. 274
Tire designations..................................... 294
Tire inflation pressure.............................. 293
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 311, 312 indicator light........................................ 79
Tires......................................................... 288 age...................................................... 288
changing from summer to winter........ 289
glossary of terms................................ 296
improving economy............................ 289
inflation pressure................................ 291
inflation pressure table....................... 293
load ratings......................................... 292
rotation............................................... 288
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 313
snow................................................... 300
spare................................................... 301
specifications...................................... 292
speed ratings...................................... 292