
09 Maintenance and specifications
 Replacing bulbs09
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335
Headlight housing
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out when replacing all front bulbs.
Removing the headlight housing
Pull out the headlight housing's locking pins.
Pull the headlight housing straight out.
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CAUTION
When disconnecting the connector, pull on the connector itself and not on the wiring.
Unplug the wiring connector by holding down the clip with your thumb.
Pull the connector out with the other hand.
5. Lift out the headlight housing and place it on a soft surface to avoid scratching thelens.
6. Replace the defective bulb(s).
Reinserting the headlight housing1. Plug in the connector until it clicks into place.
2. Reinstall the headlight housing and lock- ing pins. Check that they are correctlyinserted. The headlight housing must be properly in place and the wiring connector cor-rectly reconnected before the lighting isswitched on or the remote key is insertedinto the ignition slot.
3. Check that the lights function properly.
Removing the cover to access the bulbs
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NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see page 334.
1. Open the retaining clamp by pressing it upward/outward.
2. Press down the clips on the cover and remove it.
Reinstall the cover in the reverse order.    

09 Maintenance and specifications
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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 85 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.
1
Not necessary on vehicles with the optional keyless drive.    

11 Index
11
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 

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11
382
Driving economically................................ 276 
Driving in cold weather............................ 278
Driving through water.............................. 277
E
ECC......................................... 210, 212, 214 
Eco (driving function)............................... 128
Eco coast................................................. 128
Eco guide................................................. 126
Economical driving.................................. 276
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 93
Electric parking brake.............................. 138
Electronic Climate Control....... 210, 212, 214air distribution table............................ 216 
Interior Air Quality System.................. 214
ventilated seats................................... 210
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38 
Emergency starting.................................. 119
Emergency towing................................... 289
Emission inspection readiness................ 326Engine overheating........................................... 80 
specifications...................................... 370 Start/Stop........................................... 131
starting................................................ 116
switching off....................................... 119
Engine compartment overview................ 328 
Engine oil................................................. 371 checking............................................. 330 
low pressure warning light.................... 79
volumes.............................................. 372
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 118 
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 284
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 324 Flat tires repairing with tire sealing system....... 309
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 361 
placing correctly................................. 116
Fluid specifications.................................. 373 
Fog lights................................................... 79 rear........................................................ 98
Four C (active chassis system)................ 224 Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air- 
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front park assist.............................. 185, 187 
Front seats........................................... 86, 88 heated................................................. 210
Fuel filler cap........................................... 282
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 281
Fuel level warning light.............................. 79
Fuel requirements............................ 279, 280
Fuel tank volume..................................... 373
Fuses............................... 347, 348, 352, 355G
Garage door opener HomeLink ®
 Wireless Control System. 113
Gasoline requirements............................. 280 
Gas tank volume...................................... 373
Gauges...................................................... 75
Geartronic................................................ 122
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 122
Generator warning light............................. 80 

11 Index
11
386
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 16 
Safety defects, reporting........................... 17Seat beltreminder................................................ 19
Seat belts Automatic locking retractor/Emer- 
gency locking retractor......................... 38
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 18
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 18
reminder warning light.......................... 80
securing child restraint systems 42,44,  47
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 20
using..................................................... 18
Seats, front.......................................... 86, 87 
Sensus..................................................... 198
Shiftlock....................................................... 9 override............................................... 124
Side door mirrors..................................... 106
Side impact airbags................................... 30
Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 337 Sign information (RSI).............................. 146SiriusXM
™ satellite radio......................... 246
Snow chains............................................ 307
Snow tires................................................ 307
Spare tire................................................. 308
Spin control............................................. 144
SRS............................................................ 21
Stability system............................... 144, 145 indicator light........................................ 79
Start/Stop (engine function)..................... 131
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, 201, 233
Steering wheel paddles............................. 92 
Stone chips, touching up......................... 361
Storage spaces........................................ 225 Studded tires........................................... 307
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 111
Sun shade........................................ 104, 105
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
warning light......................................... 80
Symbols, overview................................... 375
T
Temperature sensor ambient................................................. 81
Temporary spare tire............................... 308 
Three-way catalytic converter................. 282
Tire designations..................................... 301
Tire inflation pressure.............................. 300
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 318, 319 indicator light........................................ 79
Tires......................................................... 294 age...................................................... 294 
changing from summer to winter........ 295
glossary of terms................................ 303
improving economy............................ 295
inflation pressure................................ 297
inflation pressure table....................... 300
load ratings......................................... 299