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Releasing the electric parking brake
Parking brake control
Manual release1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Insert the remote key in the ignition slotand press the START/STOP ENGINE
button (or press the START/STOP
ENGINE button with a valid remote key in the passenger compartment on vehicles with the optional keyless drive).
3. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
4. Pull the parking brake control.
Automatic release1. Start the engine.
NOTE
• For safety reasons, the parking brake is only released automatically if the engineis running and the driver is wearing aseat belt.
• The electric parking brake will bereleased immediately when the acceler-ator pedal is pressed and the gearselector is in position
D or R.
2. Fasten the seat belt.
3. Move the gear selector to position D or R
and press the accelerator pedal. The parking brake will release when the vehi cle begins to move.
Heavy load uphillA heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the vehicle to roll backward when the parkingbrake is released automatically on a steepincline. To help avoid this:
1. Keep the electric parking brake lever
pushed in with the left hand while shifting into Drive with the right.
2. While pressing the accelerator pedal to pull away, release the parking brake leveronly after the vehicle begins to move.
Symbol and messages in the instrument panel
See page 197 for information about display- ing or erasing messages.
SymbolMessageDescription/action
"Message"Read the message in the information display
A flashing symbol indicates that the parking brake is being applied. If the symbol flashes in any other situation then this means that a fault has arisen. Read the message on the information display.
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the keypad on the center console to switch to manual tuning (or to switch back from manualtuning to the "list of stations" function).
Manual tuningBy default, the list of stations of the strongest stations in the area will be displayed whenyou turn
TUNE (see the preceding section,
"List of stations"). While the list of stations is displayed, press
on the center console
keypad to switch to manual tuning, which enables you to select a frequency from thecomplete list of all radio frequencies availa-
ble on the currently selected waveband. Inother words, in manual tuning mode, turningTUNE one step will change from e.g., 93.3 to
93.5, etc.). To manually tune a station:
1. Press RADIO. Turn TUNE to scroll to the
desired waveband (
AM, FM1, etc.) and
press OK/MENU or the thumb wheel on
the steering wheel keypad to confirm.
2. Turn TUNE or the thumb wheel to select
a frequency.
NOTE
The radio is initially set to automatically search for stations in the area in which youare driving (see the preceding section,"List of stations"). However, if you have switched to manual tuning (by pressing
on the keypad
on the center console while the list of sta- tions is displayed), the radio will remain inmanual tuning mode the next time it isswitched on. To switch back to "list of sta-tions" mode, turn TUNE one step (to dis-
play the full list of stations) and press
.
Please note that if you press
when
the list of stations is not displayed, this will activate the INFO function.
Storing preset stationsTen preset stations can be stored for each waveband (AM, FM1, etc.).
Stored preset stations are selected using the buttons on the keypad on the center console.
Manually storing preset stations1. Tune to a station (see "Selecting a sta- tion" on page 240).
2. Press and hold one of the number key buttons. > The sound will be muted for several
seconds and when it returns, the sta- tion has been stored on the numberkey button used.
A list of preset stations can be displayed. Thisfunction can be activated/deactivated in AM/FM mode in
FM menuShow presets
or in AM menuShow presets
ScanThe function automatically searches the cur- rent waveband for radio stations. When a sta-tion is found, it is played for several secondsbefore scanning is resumed. While the stationis playing it can be stored as a preset in theusual way (see "Manually storing preset sta-tions").
–To start scanning in AM/FM mode, go to
FM menuScan or in AM menuScan.
Stop station scanning by pressing EXIT.
NOTE
Storing a station interrupts the SCAN func- tion.
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Media player
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250* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Navigating a disc and playing tracks
CD audio discsTurn TUNE to access the disc's playlist and
to navigate in this list. Press OK/MENU to
confirm a choice and begin listening. Press EXIT to cancel. Press and hold EXIT to return
to the playlist's root level. The
/ buttons on the center console
or steering wheel keypad can also be used to change tracks.
Home-burned CD/DVD audio/video filesTurn TUNE to access the disc's playlist and
to navigate in this list. Press OK/MENU to
confirm a choice and begin listening. Use EXIT to stop or to go back in the disc's folder
structure. Press and hold EXIT to return to
the playlist's root level. The
/ buttons on the center console
or steering wheel keypad* can also be used to change audio/video files. The following symbols are used in the dis- play: •
- audio files
•
- video files
•
- folders When a file has been played, the player will continue to play the rest of the files (of thesame type) in the current folder. When all ofthe files in the folder have been played, theplayer will automatically go to the next folder and play the files in it (unless
Repeat folderis activated). The system automatically detects and changes settings if a disc containing onlyaudio or only video files is inserted in theplayer and will play these files. However, thesystem will not change settings if a disc con-taining both audio and video files is insertedand the player will continue to play the cur-rent type of file.
NOTE
Video images will only be visible when the vehicle is not moving. When the vehicle istraveling faster than approximately 4 mph (6 km/h),
No visual media available
while driving will be displayed. Sound
from the film will still be audible and video images will be shown again when the vehi-cle stops.
NOTE
Some copy protected audio files or home- burned audio files may not be read by theplayer.
DVD videosFor information, see page 249.
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the / buttons to fast
forward/reverse. This is done at one speed for audio files but several speeds can be chosen for video files. Press the
/ but-
tons several times to increase the speed. Release the button to return to normal view-ing speed.
Scan 3This function plays the first ten seconds ofeach track/audio file. To start scanning:
1. Press
OK/MENU .
2. Scroll to
Scan.
> The first ten seconds of each track/ audio file will be played.
3. Stop scanning by pressing EXIT. The cur-
rent track/audio file will continue playing.
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CAUTION
Be sure that there is adequate space above and behind the vehicle before open-ing the tailgate automatically. The vehicle should not be driven or moved with the tailgate in the open position. How-ever, if the vehicle is moved with the tail-gate in the open position, the automaticclosing function will be inoperative untilone of the following occurs:• The tailgate is closed manually
• The ignition is switched off and the key is removed for approximately 10minutes (the tailgate will function againafter restart).
NOTE
If the tailgate has been opened and closed continuously too long, the automatic func-tion will be deactivated to avoid overload-ing the electrical system. The automaticfunction can be used again after approxi-mately 2 minutes. If the vehicle's battery has been dis- charged or disconnected, the tailgate mustbe opened and closed once manually toreset the system.
Programming the tailgate opening angle
The tailgate's maximum opening angle can be programmed, which can be useful, forexample, if the tailgate has to be opened in agarage with a low ceiling. To do so:
• Open the tailgate manually, hold it at the desired maximum opening angle andpress the tailgate's closing button for atleast 3 seconds. When the tailgate isreleased, programming is complete.
• To remove this programming, open thetailgate manually to a higher openingangle.
Automatic closingThe power tailgate can be closed by pressing the
button on the tailgate (see the
illustration) or by pressing it down.
NOTE
If the tailgate is pressed down e.g., by the weight of snow or strong wind, it will closeautomatically.
WARNING
Be sure that no one is near the tailgate when it is opened or closed automatically.The tailgate should never be obstructed inany way when it is operated.
Interrupting automatic opening/closingAutomatic opening or closing the tailgate can be interrupted in four ways:
• By pressing the
button on the
lighting panel.
• By pressing the
button on the
remote key.
• By pressing the button on the lower edge of the tailgate.
• By pressing the rubber-covered buttonunder the outer handle on the tailgate.
If one of these actions is taken, the tailgate will stop moving.
Pinch protectionIf the tailgate is obstructed while it is being operated, the pinch protection function isactivated.
• If the tailgate is being
opened, the electri-
cal function will be switched off and the
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Wiper blades
Service position
Wiper blades in service positionThe wiper blades must be in the vertical (service) position for replacement, washing orto lift them away from the windshield whene.g., removing ice or snow. To put them inthis position:
CAUTION
Be sure the wiper blades are not frozen in position before attempting to move themto 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 87 for detailed infor-
mation 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 second.
> The wipers will then move to the verti-cal (service) position on the windshield.
The wipers can be returned to the normal position by pressing the START/STOP
ENGINE button 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 serviceposition, fold them back against the wind-shield before returning the wipers to thenormal position to help avoid scratchingthe paint on the hood.
Replacing the windshield wiper blades
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NOTE
The windshield wiper blades are different lengths. The blade on the driver’s side islonger than the one on the passenger side.
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Not necessary on vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
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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.
Replacing the tailgate wiper blade
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1. Fold the wiper arm outward. 2. Grasp the inner section of wiper blade (at
the arrow).
3. Pull out the blade to release it from the wiper arm.
4. Press the new wiper blade into place and check that it seats securely.
5. Fold the wiper arm back toward the tail- gate window.
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 be