
03 Your driving environment
Seats
03
96
Release and lower the center head restraint (see page 94) if the center and/orright section of the backrest is to be low-ered. The outboard head restraints folddown automatically.
Pull up the backrest release control on the respective section(s) (
) and fold the
section(s) down. A red indicator (
)
shows that the backrest is not locked in the upright position.
NOTE
It may be necessary to move the front seats forward or put their backrests in amore upright position before folding downthe rear seat backrests.
WARNING
• When one or more sections of the backrest is returned to the uprightposition, check that it is properlylocked in place by pushing and pullingit. The red indicators should also notbe visible.
• Return the outboard head restraints tothe upright position.
• Long loads should always be securelyanchored to help avoid injury in theevent of a sudden stop.
• Always turn the engine off and applythe parking brake when loading/unloading the vehicle.
• Place the transmission in the Park (
P)
position to help prevent inadvertentmovement of the gear selector.
• On hot days, the temperature in thevehicle interior can rise very quickly.Exposure of people to these high tem-peratures for even a short period oftime can cause heat-related injury ordeath. Small children are particularly atrisk.

03 Your driving environment
Windows
03
110* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Power windows
Driver's door control panel
Switch for power child safety locks* and disengaging rear power window buttons,see page 55
Rear window controls
Front window controls.
WARNING
• Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended to put theignition in mode
0 (see page 89 for
information about the ignition modes).
• Never leave children unattended in thevehicle.
• Make sure that the windows are com-pletely unobstructed before they areoperated.
Operating
Operating the power windows
Manual up/down
Auto up/down. All power windows can be operated using the control panel in the driver's door. The controlpanels in the other doors only operate thewindow in the respective doors. For the power windows to function, the igni- tion must be in at least mode
I. When the
vehicle has been running, the power windowscan be operated for several minutes after theremote key has been removed from the igni-tion slot, or until a door has been opened.
NOTE
• Movement of the windows will stop if they are obstructed in any way.
• To reduce buffeting wind noise if therear windows are opened, also openthe front windows slightly.
Manual up/down–Move one of the controls up/down slightly.
> The power windows move up/down as
long as the control is held in position.
Auto up/down–Move one of the controls up/down as far as possible and release it.
> The window will open or close com-pletely.

07 During your trip
Cargo area
07
296* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
NOTE
On models equipped with this cover, it should be removed before a child seat isattached to the child restraint anchors.
Cargo net*
The cargo net is available in two versions.
G034213
Version 1
Version 2
Your vehicle can be equipped with a cargo net made of strong nylon fabric that helpsprevent objects in the cargo area from mov-ing forward into the passenger compartment. The net can be attached in two different pla- ces:
• Rear position: behind the rear seat back- rest
• Front position: behind the front seatbackrests
WARNING
• Be sure that the cargo net's upper attachment hooks are properlyinserted in the brackets and that thelower straps are correctly attachedand pulled taut.
• A damaged cargo net should never beused.
• Objects in the cargo area should besecurely anchored, even if the cargonet is correctly installed and in use.
Mounting the cargo net (version 1)The cargo net is easiest to put in place through one of the rear doors.
1. Fold out the cargo net and be sure that
the upper hinged rod is straight and locked in position.
2. Insert one end of the rod into the front or rear bracket (near the ceiling). Be surethat the lock on the lower strap is facingtoward you.

08 Wheels and tires
Tire Sealing System*
08
326* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Inflating tires
The tire sealing system can be used to inflate the tires. To do so:
1. Park the car in a safe place.
2. The compressor should be switched off.
Ensure that the on/off switch is in position0 (the 0 side of the switch should be
pressed down).
3. Take out the electrical wire and hose.
4. Remove the valve cap from the tire’s inflation valve and screw the hose con- nector onto the valve as tightly as possi-ble by hand.
5. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest 12-volt socket in the vehicle.
6. Start the vehicle’s engine.WARNING
• The vehicle’s engine should be running when the tire sealing system is used toavoid battery drain. Therefore, be surethe vehicle is parked in a well ventilatedplace, or outdoors, before using thesystem. The parking brake should besecurely applied and the gear selectorshould be in the
P (park) position.
• Children should never be left unatten-ded in the vehicle when the engine isrunning.
7. Check the tire’s inflation pressure on the
gauge. Switch off the compressor briefly to get a clear reading from the pressuregauge.
8. Refer to the tire inflation table in this chapter for the correct inflation pressure.If the tire needs to be inflated, start thetire sealing system’s compressor (pressthe on/off switch to position I). If neces-sary, release air from the tire by turningthe air release knob counterclockwise.
CAUTION
The compressor should not be used for more than 10 minutes at a time to avoidoverheating.
9. Turn off the compressor (press the on/off switch to position 0) when the correct
inflation pressure has been reached.
10. Unscrew the hose from the tire’s inflation valve and reinstall the valve cap.
CAUTION
•After pumping the tires, always reinstall the valve cap to help avoid damage tothe valve from dirt, gravel, etc.
• Use plastic valve caps only. Metal capscould corrode and become difficult toremove.
11. Disconnect the electrical wire from the
12-volt socket.

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395
emergency brake assistance.............. 143
fluid..................................................... 386
general information............................. 142
Bulbs cargo area lighting.............................. 353
headlights........................... 348, 349, 350
introduction......................................... 348
license plate lights.............................. 352
specifications...................................... 353
taillight................................................ 352
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 196
Capacity weight....................................... 316Cargo areachanging bulbs................................... 353
steel grid............................................. 295
Cargo area cover..................................... 295
Cargo area net......................................... 296
Catalytic converter................................... 289
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 267
Cell phone voice control.......................... 276
Central locking system, introduction......... 58
Chains...................................................... 319 Check Engine warning light....................... 82Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 40
Child restraint systems.............................. 41 booster cushions.................................. 48
convertible seats.................................. 45
infant seats........................................... 43
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 49
top tether anchors................................ 51
Child safety................................................ 38 booster cushions.................................. 48
child restraint systems.......................... 41
convertible seats.................................. 45
infant seats........................................... 43
Child safety locks...................................... 55
City safety................................................ 171
Climate system........................................ 221 air distribution............................. 216, 223
air vents.............................................. 217
Interior Air Quality System.................. 216
introduction......................................... 215
passenger compartment filter............ 216
refrigerant........................................... 215
Clock, setting............................................. 86
Cold weather driving................................ 284
Collision warning system................. 177, 178 Compass in rearview mirror..................... 115
Conserving electrical current................... 284
Controls, center console.......................... 239
Convertible seats....................................... 45
Coolant............................................ 346, 386
Cooling system, general information....... 283
Corner traction control............................. 150
Courtesy lighting.............................. 104, 105
Crash event data......................................... 9
Crash mode............................................... 36
Cruise control.................................. 155, 156
adaptive.............................................. 157
Curb weight............................................. 316
Current, conserving................................. 284
Cyclist detection...................................... 177
D
Daytime running lights............................... 99
Defroster.................................................. 221
Detachable key blade................................ 64
Dimensions.............................................. 382

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398
Interior Air Quality System....................... 216Interior lighting................................. 104, 105 iPod ® connector (audio system)............. 262
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 49
J
Jack attaching............................................. 327
location of........................................... 327
Jump starting........................................... 126
K
Key blade....................................... 58, 64, 67 Keyless drive general description............................... 67
starting the vehicle............................. 123
L
Labels list of................................................... 381
location of........................................... 380
Laminated panoramic roof...................... 117 Lane Departure Warning (LDW)............... 189
LATCH anchors......................................... 49
Leather care............................................. 375
Lighting panel............................................ 99
Load anchoring eyelets........................... 293
Loading the vehicle.......................... 291, 316 roof loads............................................ 294
Locking...................................................... 70 tailgate.................................................. 71
Locking the vehicle.................................... 61
Locks, child safety..................................... 55
Low beams.............................................. 100
Low oil pressure warning light................... 83
Lumbar support, electric........................... 90
M
Main instrument panel............................. 207
Maintenance............................................ 338 hoisting the vehicle............................. 340
performed by the owner..................... 339
Malfunction indicator light......................... 82
Media player (infotainment system)......... 257
Menu........................................................ 209
Messages in the instrument panel........... 207Mirrors defroster............................................. 113
power door......................................... 112
rearview, auto-dim function................ 113
retractable........................................... 112
vanity.................................................. 234
Motor oil checking............................................. 344
volumes.............................................. 386
MY CAR................................................... 209
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 296

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400
Remote key................................................ 58approach lighting.................................. 61
immobilizer........................................... 60
key blade........................................ 58, 64
locking the vehicle................................ 61
Personal Car Communicator.......... 61, 62
replacing the battery............................. 65
unlocking the vehicle............................ 61
Remote key/PCC common functions................................ 61
Reporting safety defects............................ 17
Roadside Assistance............................... 392
Road sign information (RSI)..................... 153
Rollover Protection System (ROPS).......... 35
Roll Stability Control (RSC)........................ 35
Roof loads............................................... 294
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting........................... 17Seat belt reminder................................................ 19 Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emer-
gency locking retractor......................... 39
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 18
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 18
reminder warning light.......................... 84
securing child restraint systems 43,45, 48
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 20
using..................................................... 18
Seats, front.......................................... 90, 91
Sensus..................................................... 206
Shiftlock....................................................... 9 override............................................... 131
Side door mirrors..................................... 112
Side impact airbags................................... 30
Sign information (RSI).............................. 153SiriusXM ™ satellite radio......................... 252
Snow chains............................................ 319
Snow tires................................................ 319
Spare tire................................................. 320
Spin control............................................. 150 SRS............................................................ 21
Stability system............................... 150, 151
Corner Traction Control (CTC)............ 150
Engine Drag Control (EDC)................. 150
indicator light........................................ 83
Start/Stop (engine function)..................... 138
Starting the engine.................................. 123 remote start........................................ 125
with keyless drive............................... 123
Starting the vehicle after a crash (crash mode).................... 36
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 60
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 295Steering wheel adjusting............................................... 97
heated................................................... 98
horn....................................................... 97
keypad.................................. 97, 209, 239
Steering wheel paddles............................. 97
Stone chips, touching up......................... 376
Storage spaces........................................ 232
Studded tires........................................... 319Sunroof laminated panoramic roof................... 117
Sun shade................................................ 110

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401
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
warning light......................................... 84
Symbols, overview................................... 389
T
Tailgate driving with it open............................. 282
locking/unlocking.................................. 71
opening manually................................. 72
power operated.................................. 291
wiper/washer...................................... 108
Tailgate wipers......................................... 356
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 352Temperature sensor ambient................................................. 85
Temporary spare tire............................... 320
Three-way catalytic converter................. 289
Tire designations..................................... 313
Tire inflation pressure.............................. 312
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 331, 332 indicator light........................................ 83
Tires......................................................... 306 age...................................................... 306
changing from summer to winter........ 307 glossary of terms................................ 315
improving economy............................ 307
inflation pressure................................ 309
inflation pressure table....................... 312
load ratings......................................... 311
rotation............................................... 306
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 333
snow................................................... 319
spare................................................... 320
specifications...................................... 310
speed ratings...................................... 310
storing................................................. 308
studded............................................... 319
tire pressure monitoring system......... 331
tire sealing system.............................. 321
tread wear indicator............................ 307
uniform tire quality grading................. 318
Tire sealing system.................................. 321 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 51
Touching up paint.................................... 376
Towing a trailer................................ 299, 300 trailer hitch.......................................... 300
Towing the vehicle................................... 302
Traction control........................................ 150 Trailer towing................................... 299, 300
trailer hitch.......................................... 300
Transmission general description..................... 128, 129
Hill Start Assist................................... 128
oil........................................................ 386
shiftlock override................................ 131
Tread wear indicator................................ 307
Trip computer.......................................... 224
Trip odometers.......................................... 86
Trips, long distance................................. 284
Tunnel detection...................................... 102
Turn signals............................................. 104 changing bulbs................................... 351
indicator lights...................................... 83
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 52
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading................... 318
Unlocking the tailgate................................ 71
Unlocking the vehicle.......................... 61, 70
Upholstery care....................................... 375