All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
The recommended minimum filling quantity is
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Fill with a mixture of window washing concen‐
trate and water; if needed, add antifreeze ac‐
cording to the manufacturer instructions.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Do not fill in undiluted window washing con‐
centrate and do not fill in pure water; this could
damage the washer system.
Do not mix window washing concentrate from
different manufacturers; this could cause the
washer nozzles to clog.
Manual transmission
Pay attention to the shift plane
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐
vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could
lead to engine damage. ◀
Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When
the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight
resistance needs to be overcome.
Steptronic transmission In addition to the fully automatic mode, gears
can also be shifted manually using Steptronic,
refer to page 56.
Parking the vehicle Secure the vehicle
Before leaving the vehicle with the en‐
gine running, move the selector lever to posi‐
tion P and set the handbrake; otherwise, the
vehicle will begin moving. ◀
Disengaging the remote control
To remove the remote control from the ignition
lock, first move the selector lever to position P
and switch off the engine: interlock. Remove
the remote control from the ignition lock, refer
to page 48.
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the tachometer
The selector lever position is displayed and the
engaged gear, such as M4, is displayed in
manual mode.
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ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 81
Exchanging wheels/tires 159
Exterior mirrors 40
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 40
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 41
Exterior sensors, care 189
External temperature dis‐ play 58
External temperature display, changing the units 61
External temperature warn‐ ing 58
F Failure messages, refer to Check Control 64
False alarm, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms 31
Fan, refer to Air flow rate for air conditioner 89
Fan, refer to Air flow rate with automatic climate con‐
trol 91
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 37
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 64
Filling capacities 209
Filter, refer to Activated-char‐ coal filter 90
Filter, refer to Microfilter 90
Filter, refer to Microfilter/acti‐ vated-charcoal filter with au‐
tomatic climate control 92
First aid kit 181
First aid, refer to First aid kit 181
Flashing when locking/unlock‐ ing 23
Flat tire, Flat Tire Monitor 75
Flat tire, indicator/warning lamp 75 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 74
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, flat tire message 75
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, initializ‐ ing the system 74
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, snow chains 74
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, system limits 74
Flat tire, run-flat tire 75
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 76
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 76
Flat tire, wheel change 178
Floor mats, care 189
Fog lights 69
Foot brake 111
Footwell lights, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 69
Four-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 83
Front airbags 71
Front fog light, bulb replace‐ ment 174
Front fog lights 69
Front lights, bulb replace‐ ment 173
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating 72
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 74
Fuel 150
Fuel, additives 150
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 60
Fuel cap, closing 148
Fuel consumption display, average fuel consump‐
tion 60
Fuel filler flap, closing 148
Fuel filler flap, opening 148
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical malfunc‐
tion 148
Fuel gauge 59 Fuel, refer to Average fuel
consumption 60
Fuel, saving 118
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 209
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 209
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 209
Fuse 179
G Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 94
Gasoline 150
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 59
Gear change, manual trans‐ mission 55
Gear change, Steptronic trans‐ mission 56
Gear display, Steptronic trans‐ mission 55
Glare protection 96
Glass sunroof, electrical 31
Glass sunroof, electrical, open‐ ing/closing 32
Glass sunroof, electrical, rais‐ ing 32
Glass sunroof, electric, con‐ venient operation 23
Glass sunroof, electric, remote control 23
H Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 173
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 50
Hand car wash, care 187
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 95
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