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Driving recommendations
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load. See the "Tire pressure" section. Loads should be distributed so that capacity weightor maximum permissible axle loads are notexceeded.
Driving through water
•
The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of approximately 10 in.(25 cm), at a maximum speed of 6 mph(10 km/h).
• Take particular care when driving throughflowing water.
• Clean the electrical connections for trailerwiring after driving in mud or water.
• When driving through water, maintain lowspeed and do not stop in the water.
WARNING
•Avoid driving through standing or rushing water. Doing so can be dan-gerous and it may also be difficult todetermine the actual depth of thewater.
• If water cannot be avoided, after driv-ing through the water, press lightly onthe brake pedal to ensure that thebrakes are functioning normally. Wateror mud can make the brake liningsslippery, resulting in delayed brakingeffect.
CAUTION
•Engine damage will occur if water is drawn into the air cleaner.
• If the vehicle is driven through waterdeeper than 10 in (25 cm), water mayenter the differential and the transmis-sion. This reduces the oil's lubricatingcapacity and may shorten the servicelife of these components.
• Do not allow the vehicle to stand inwater up to the door sills longer thanabsolutely necessary. This could resultin electrical malfunctions.
• If the engine has been stopped whilethe vehicle is in water, do not attemptto restart it. Have the vehicle towedout of the water.
Engine and cooling systemUnder special conditions, for example when driving in hilly terrain, extreme heat or withheavy loads, there is a risk that the engineand cooling system will overheat. Proceed asfollows to avoid overheating the engine. •
Maintain a low speed when driving with a trailer up long, steep hills.
• Do not turn the engine off immediatelywhen stopping after a hard drive.
WARNING
The cooling fan may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes) after theengine has been switched off.
• Remove any auxiliary lights from in front of the grille when driving in hot weatherconditions.
• Do not exceed engine speeds of4500 rpm if driving with a trailer in hillyterrain. The oil temperature could becometoo high.
Conserving electrical currentKeep the following in mind to help minimize battery drain:
• When the engine is not running, avoid using ignition mode
II. Many electrical
systems (the audio system, the optionalnavigation system, power windows, etc)will function in ignition modes 0 and I.
These modes reduce drain on the battery.
• Please keep in mind that using systems,accessories, etc., that consume a greatdeal of current when the engine is notrunning could result in the battery beingcompletely drained. Driving or having theengine running for approximately15 minutes will help keep the batterycharged.

10 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols
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376* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
SymbolDescriptionPg. no.
Left turn signal indicator76
Right turn signal indica- tor76
Stability system , Sport mode144
Information symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolDescriptionPg. no.
Adaptive Cruise Control *150
Adaptive Cruise Control *150
Adaptive Cruise Control *150
Adaptive Cruise Control * (Distancealert)150
Radar sensor*157
SymbolDescriptionPg. no.
Camera sensor, laser sensor174167
Collision Warning with Full Auto-brakeand PedestrianDetection*178
Active Bending Lights (ABL)*97
Driver Alert System*180
Driver Alert System*180
Parking brake138
Rain sensor*102
Active High Beams (AHB)*95
Windshield sensor*95
SymbolDescriptionPg. no.
Driver Alert System* (Lane DepartureWarning)182
Driver Alert System* (Lane DepartureWarning)182
Driver Alert System* (Lane DepartureWarning)182
Fuel tank on pas- senger's side of thevehicle281
Information symbols in the center console display
SymbolDescriptionPg. no.
Audio files252
CD folder252
Video files252
Bluetooth-connected cell phone262

11 Index
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380
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 227
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 136
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system............................. 224
Active high beams..................................... 95Active yaw control................................... 144
Adaptive brake lights............................... 135
Adaptive cruise control.................... 150, 152 queue assist........................................ 155
Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side................................................. 26, 27
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 32
side impact........................................... 30
Air conditioning........................................ 212
Air distribution.......................................... 208
Air distribution table................................. 216
Air vents................................................... 209 All Wheel Drive......................................... 124
Ambient temperature sensor..................... 81
Anti-freeze....................................... 278, 332Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 79
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 136
Approach lighting.............................. 57, 101Audio system AUX/USB sockets............................... 256 Bluetooth ®
devices............................. 259
Bluetooth ®
hands-free system........... 261
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 259
getting started.................................... 233
HD digital radio................................... 244
introduction......................................... 232
media player....................................... 251
overview.............................................. 232
radio functions.................................... 242SiriusXM ™ satellite radio.................... 246
sound settings.................................... 237
steering wheel keypad........................ 233
voice control....................................... 270
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 107
Automatic locking retractor....................... 38 Automatic transmission
Eco (driving function).......................... 128
Geartronic........................................... 122
general description..................... 121, 122
oil........................................................ 373
shiftlock override................................ 124
Axle weight.............................................. 304
B
Battery maintenance....................................... 344
remote key, replacing........................... 61
replacing..................................... 344, 345
specifications...................................... 373
warning symbols................................. 343
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 192
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 261
Booster cushions....................................... 47
Brake lights.............................................. 135Brake system ABS..................................................... 136
Brake pad inspection.......................... 135
checking fluid level............................. 332
emergency brake assistance.............. 136

11 Index
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383
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 303
Grocery bag holder.................................. 285
Gross vehicle weight............................... 304
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 99
HD digital radio........................................ 244Headlights Active Bending Lights........................... 97
active high beams................................. 95
changing bulbs........................... 335, 336
daytime running lights.......................... 94
high/low beams.................................... 95
high beam flash.................................... 95
tunnel detection.................................... 97
Headlight washers................................... 103
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 89
Heated front seats................................... 210
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 283
Heated rear seats.................................... 211
Heated steering wheel............................... 93
Heated windshield........................... 107, 213 High beams................................................ 95
active.................................................... 95
Hill Start Assist (HSA).............................. 121
Hoisting the vehicle................................. 326 HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System...... 113
Home safe lighting................................... 100
Hood, opening/closing............................ 328
Horn........................................................... 92
I
Ignition modes........................................... 84
Immobilizer................................................ 56
Important information.................................. 6
Indicator lights............................... 75, 77, 79
Infant seats................................................ 42
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 32
Inflation pressure..................................... 297
Inflation pressure table............................ 300Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 375
Information lights........................... 75, 77, 79 Infotainment
Menu navigation................................. 235
Infotainment system................................ 232 AUX/USB sockets............................... 256 Bluetooth ®
devices............................. 259
Bluetooth ®
hands-free system........... 261
getting started.................................... 233
media player....................................... 251
menus......................................... 233, 235
radio functions.................................... 242
sound settings.................................... 237
voice control....................................... 270
Inspection readiness................................ 326
Instrument lighting..................................... 97 "theater" lighting................................... 97
Instrument overview............................ 74, 75
Instrument panel................................ 75, 199
Interior Air Quality System....................... 208
Interior lighting................................... 99, 100iPod ® connector (audio system)............. 256
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 48