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In this Operator's Manual you will find the fol-
lowing symbols: G
WARNING
Warning notes make you aware of dangers
which could pose a threat to your health or
life, or to the health and life of others. H
Environmental note
Environmental notes provide you with infor-
mation on environmentally aware actions or
disposal.
! Notes on material damage alert you to
dangers that could lead to damage to your
vehicle.
i Practical tips or further information that
could be helpful to you. X
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that must be followed.
X Several of these symbols in succes-
sion indicate an instruction with sev-
eral steps.
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page) This symbol tells you where you can
find more information about a topic.
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instruction that is continued on the
next page.
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Dis‐
play play This font indicates a display in the
multifunction display/COMAND dis-
play.
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The FreeType Project
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reserved.
As at 09.09.2013
Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 24 At a glance
........................................... 33 Safety
................................................... 43 Opening and closing
...........................79 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..103 Lights and windshield wipers
..........119 Climate control
................................. 137 Driving and parking
..........................155 On-board computer and displays
....265 Stowage and features
......................333 Maintenance and care
......................365 Breakdown assistance
.....................381 Wheels and tires
............................... 399 Technical data
................................... 445 Contents
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Useful information
............................138
Overview of climate control sys-
tems ................................................... 138
Operating the climate control sys-
tems ................................................... 144
Setting the air vents .........................152 137Climate control
