09 Wheels and tires
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.319
Tire sealing system* – 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 inflating 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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386
Interior Air Quality System.................. 125
ventilated seats................................... 130
Electronic oil level sensor........................ 330
Electronic stability control....................... 175
Emergency locking retractor...................... 47
Emergency starting.................................. 250
Emergency towing........................... 284, 285
Emission inspection readiness................ 325Engine overheating........................................... 75
specifications...................................... 373
Start/Stop........... 256, 257, 258, 259, 260
starting................................................ 246
switching off............................... 248, 249
Engine compartment overview................ 328
Engine oil................................................. 374 checking............................................. 329
low pressure warning light.................... 74
volumes.............................................. 375
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 248
Environment............................................... 22F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 322 Flat tires repairing with tire sealing system....... 313
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 363
placing correctly................................. 246
Floor rails................................................. 144
Fluid specifications.......................... 376, 377
Fog lights................................................... 73 rear........................................................ 94
Four C (active chassis system)................ 175
Front airbags.............................................. 32 disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 36
Front park assist.............................. 232, 236
Front seats................................................. 80 heated................................................. 129
Fuel filler cap........................................... 278
Fuel filler door, opening................... 277, 278
Fuel level warning light.............................. 73
Fuel requirements............................ 275, 276
Fuel tank volume..................................... 377
Fuses....................................... 348, 350, 357
G
Garage door opener HomeLink ®
Wireless Control
System........................................ 108, 109
Gasoline requirements............................. 276
Gas tank volume...................................... 377
Gauges...................................................... 68
Geartronic................................................ 253
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 253
Generator warning light............................. 75
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 302
Grocery bag holder.................................. 146
Gross vehicle weight............................... 301
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 94 Headlights Active Bending Lights........................... 92
active high beams................................. 90
changing bulbs... 335, 336, 337, 338, 339
daytime running lights.......................... 89
high/low beams.................................... 90
high beam flash.................................... 90
tunnel detection.................................... 92
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388
Loadingfloor rails............................................. 144
hooks for securing loads............ 144, 145
Loading the vehicle.................. 142, 143, 301 roof loads............................................ 142
Locking.................................... 165, 166, 167 tailgate................................................ 168
Locking the vehicle.................................. 155
Locks, child safety..................................... 61
Low beams................................................ 90
Low oil pressure warning light................... 74
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Main instrument panel..................... 112, 113
Maintenance............................................ 322 hoisting the vehicle............................. 324
performed by the owner..................... 323
Malfunction indicator light......................... 73
Messages in the instrument panel... 112, 113Mirrors defroster............................................. 104
power door................................. 102, 103
rearview, auto-dim function................ 104
retractable................................... 102, 103
vanity.................................................. 141 Moonroof......................................... 106, 107 Motor oil
checking............................................. 329
volumes.............................................. 375
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 147
O
Occupant safety........................................ 26
Occupant weight sensor............................ 36
Octane recommendations....................... 276
Odometer, trip........................................... 78Oil checking............................................. 329
volumes.............................................. 375
Oil level sensor........................................ 330
Oil quality................................................. 374
OK button........................................ 112, 113
On Call Roadside Assistance.................... 24
Outside temperature sensor...................... 77
Overhead courtesy lighting........................ 96
Overheating, engine................................... 75 Ownership, changing................................. 18
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 279
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 364
Park assist....................................... 232, 236
Park Assist Camera................................. 236Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing. 268, 269,
270, 271
warning light......................................... 74
Parking lights............................................. 93
Pedestrian detection........................ 214, 217
Polishing.................................................. 361Power front seat memory function................................... 81
Power meter.............................................. 71
Power mirrors.................................. 102, 103 defroster............................................. 104
Power moonroof.............................. 106, 107Power steering adjustable........................................... 179
fluid..................................................... 333
Power steering fluid................................. 377
Power tailgate.................................. 169, 170