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Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Automatic transmission Gear selection for special circumstances The transmission gear ranges for special circumstances can be selected by pressing the selector lever to the right or the left with the selector lever in position "D". The gear range currently selected is highlighted in the instrument cluster display. Briefly press selector lever in the "D -" direction: The transmission will shift from the current gear range to the next lower gear range. Press and hold selector lever in the "D -" direction: The selector lever position display will switch to the gear range currently selected by the automatic transmission. Shifting into another gear range that allows for quicker acceleration or to slow the vehicle down is possible. Downshifts can also be performed. Note: To avoid overevving the engine when the selector lever is moved in "D -" direction, the transmission will not shift to a lower gear if the engine's revolutions per minute limit would be exceeded. 256 Briefly press selector lever in the "D +" direction: The transmission will shift from the current gear range to the next higher gear range. If the transmission is already in gear range "D", an additional upshift of one gear is possible. Press and hold selector lever in the "D +" direction: The transmission will shift from the current gear directly to gear range "D". Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. Important! With transmission in gear range "D", "4" or "3", upshifting from 1st to 2nd to 3rd gear is delayed depending on vehicle speed and engine temperature. This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more quickly to operating temperatures. During the brief warm-up period this delayed upshift and increased engine noise might be perceived as a

Section	Page
Introduction	10
Operator’s manual	11
Where to find it	16
Instruments and controls	21
Door control panel	23
Overhead control panel	24
Dashboard	25
Center console	27
Operation	31
Electronic key	32
Start lock-out	33
General notes on the central locking system	33
Central locking system	34
Radio frequency and infrared remote control	34
Locking and unlocking	36
Choosing global or selective mode on remote control	36
Opening the trunk	37
Central locking system:Summer opening/convenience feature	38
Panic button	39
Central locking system:Mechanical keys	39
Doors	40
Central locking switch	42
Central locking system:Automatic central locking	43
Emergency unlocking in case of accident	43
Trunk	44
Trunk lid emergency release	46
Trunk lid emergency release	47
Trunk:Release switch	48
Trunk lamp	48
Antitheft alarm system	49
Tow-away alarm	50
Easy-entry/exit feature	51
Front seat adjustment	52
Manual seat	55
Removal and installation of front seat head restraints	58
Power seat	58
Manual seat	59
Multicontour seat	60
Heated seats	61
Head restraints:Rear seat	63
Place head restraints upright	64
Head restraint height	65
Restraint systems	66
Seat belts	66
Seat belt nonusage warning system	67
Seat belts:Fastening	69
Seat belts:Unfastening	70
BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system	73
Self-test BabySmart	73
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	74
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR)	75
Airbags	76
Front airbags	76
Side impact airbags	79
Side impact airbags	79
Window curtain airbag	79
Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag	84
Infant and child restraint systems	86
Infant and child restraint systems:Installation	88
Infant and child restraint systems:Child seat mounts	89
Steering wheel adjustment	91
Steering wheel adjustment	92
Rear view mirrors	93
Inside rear view mirror	93
Memory function	98
Storing positions into memory:	99
Recalling positions from memory:	99
Instrument cluster	101
Activating instrument cluster display	103
Instrument cluster illumination	103
Outside temperature indicator (17)	104
Trip odometer (13)	104
Tachometer (2)	104
Multifunction steering wheel	105
Trip and main odometer and sub menu	109
Audio systems	111
Audio systems:Radio	111
Audio systems:CD Player	112
Audio systems:Cassette player	113
Telephone	114
Telephone:Telephone book	114
Telephone:Redialing	116
Telephone:Incoming call	118
Navigation system	119
Trip computer	120
To reset the short	121
Malfunction/warning message memory	122
Individual settings	124
To return menu	126
Individual settings:"INSTRUMENT CLUSTER"	127
To return menu	130
Individual settings:"LIGHTING"	131
To return menu	133
Individual settings:"VEHICLE"	134
To return menu	136
Individual settings:"CONVENIENCE" (vehicles with memory function)	137
To return menu	139
Setting the audio volume	139
Coolant temperature gauge	140
Flexible service system (FSS)	141
Engine oil level indicator	144
Engine oil consumption	145
Exterior lamp switch	146
Headlamp mode	147
Manual headlamp mode	147
Automatic headlamp mode	147
Exterior lamp switch:Daytime running lamp mode	148
Night security illumination	149
Locator lighting	150
Headlamp cleaning system	150
Combination switch	151
Blocked windshield wipers	153
Emergency operation of windshield wipers	153
Windshield wipers smear	153
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio	153
Hazard warning flasher	154
Climate control	155
Climate control:Display and controls	157
Climate control	158
Climate control:Dust filter	158
Climate control:Basic setting	159
Climate control:Special settings	159
Climate control:Defrosting	160
Climate control:Windows fogged up on the inside	160
Climate control:Windows fogged up on the outside	160
Climate control:Air recirculation	161
Climate control:Economy mode	162
Climate control - OFF/ON	162
Climate control:Residual engine heat utilization	162
Automatic climate control	163
Automatic climate control:Display and controls	165
Automatic climate control	166
Automatic climate control:Dust filter	167
Automatic climate control:Basic setting	167
Automatic climate control:Special settings	168
Automatic climate control:Defrosting	169
Automatic climate control:Windows fogged up on the outside	169
Automatic climate control:Windows fogged up on the outside	169
Automatic climate control:Air recirculation	170
Automatic climate control:Activated charcoal filter	171
Automatic climate control:Economy mode	172
Automatic climate control - OFF/ON	172
Automatic climate control:Residual engine heat utilization	172
Rear window defroster	173
Front center console storage compartment ventilation	174
Automatic climate control:Adjustable air outlets, rear passenger compartment	175
Operation Audio and telephone	176
Operating safety	176
Operating and display elements	177
Button and soft key operation	179
Operation	179
Switching on and off	179
Adjusting the volume	180
Audio functions	180
Bass	180
Treble	180
Fader	181
Balance	181
Centering all audio functions	181
Audio system tone level selection	182
Radio mode	182
Selecting radio mode	182
Selecting the band	182
Manual tuning	183
Seek tuning	183
Scan tuning	183
Weather Band	184
Station memory	184
Storing stations automatically (Autostore)	184
Storing stations	185
Retrieving a station from memory	185
Direct frequency input AM and FM only	185
Cassette mode	185
Playing cassettes	185
Cassette eject	186
Track selection	187
Track search forwards/backwards	187
Fast forward/reverse	187
Scanning	188
Scanning	188
DolbyNR	188
CD mode	189
General notes on CD mode	189
CD changer	190
Loading/emptying the CD magazine	190
Playing CDs	191
Skipping tracks forward/backward	191
Fast forward/reverse	192
Scanning	192
Random play/repeat function	192
Direct track selection	193
Track and time display	193
Telephone operation	193
Switching the telephone on and off	193
Adjusting the volume	194
Entering telephone number and starting dialing process	194
Calling up the phone book	194
Switching between name search and number search	194
Searching and selecting telephone book entries by name	195
Searching and selecting phone book entries by number	195
Placing a call	195
Manual repeat dialing (redial)	196
Automatic repeat dialing (redial)	196
Abbreviated dialing from previously stored telephone numbers	196
Speed dialing	196
Turbo-dialing	197
Multi party call	197
Accepting incoming call in telephone mode	197
Accepting incoming call in tape, CD or radio mode	197
Terminating call	198
Muting a call	198
Component malfunctions	198
Emergency call	199
Power windows	200
Power windows:Express opening and closing	201
Power windows:Blocking of rear door window operation	202
Power windows:Synchronizing power windows	202
Sliding/pop-up roof	203
Opening or closing the sliding/pop-up roof automatically	204
Sliding/pop-up roof:Synchronizing	205
Interior lighting	206
Door entry lamps	207
Rear window sunshade	208
Sun visors	209
Vanity mirrors	209
Interior	210
Storage compartments and armrests	210
Glove box	211
Storage compartment in front of armrest	212
Storage compartment below the front armrest	213
Cup holder	214
Ashtrays	216
Rear seats	217
Lighter	218
Parcel net in front passenger footwell	219
Ski sack	219
Removal of ski sack	223
Enlarged cargo area	224
Split folding rear seat bench	224
Setting up rear seat bench	225
Loading instructions	226
Cellular telephone	227
Telephone, general	228
Garage door opener	229
Driving	235
COMAND, radio and telephone	235
Telephones and two-way radios	235
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)	236
Maintenance	236
Tele Aid	237
System self-check	237
Tele Aid:Emergency calls	238
Tele Aid:Initiating an emergency call	240
Initiating an emergency call manually	240
Tele Aid:Roadside Assistance	241
Tele Aid:Information	242
Remote door unlock	245
Stolen vehicle tracking services	246
Info Services	246
Catalytic converter	247
Emission control	248
Starter switch	249
Starting and turning off the engine	251
Before starting	251
Starting	251
Turning off	251
Manual transmission	252
Automatic transmission	254
Driving	255
Accelerator position	255
Stopping	256
Maneuvering	256
Selector lever position	257
Gear selection for special circumstances	259
Program mode selector switch	261
Emergency operation (Limp home mode)	262
Parking brake	263
Driving instructions	264
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel	264
Drinking and driving	264
Pedals	264
Power assistance	265
Brakes	265
Driving off	266
Parking	267
Tires	268
Snow chains	270
Winter driving instructions	271
Winter driving	272
Block heater	273
Deep water	273
Passenger compartment	274
Traveling abroad	274
Cruise control	275
Brake assist system (BAS)	278
Antilock brake system (ABS)	279
Electronic stability program (ESP)	281
Synchronizing ESP	282
ESP control switch	283
What you should know at the gas station	285
Check regularly and before a long trip	287
Instrument cluster display	289
On-board diagnostic system	289
Check engine malfunction indicator lamp	289
Brake warning lamp	291
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp	292
Fuel reserve warning	293
ABS malfunction indicator lamp	294
Electronic stability program (ESP) — warning lamp	295
Seat belts:Warning lamp	295
Malfunction and indicator lamp in the center console	295
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp	295
Malfunction and warning messages	296
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit)	298
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems)	298
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR	299
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM	300
BRAKE ASSIST	300
BRAKE PAD WEAR	301
BRAKE FLUID	301
PARKING BRAKE	302
SEAT BELT SYSTEM	302
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic stability program)	303
COOLANT (coolant level)	304
COOLANT (coolant temperature)	305
ENGINE OIL LEVEL	306
LIGHTING SYSTEM	307
LAMP SENSOR	309
DOOR	309
TRUNK OPEN	310
HOOD	310
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION	311
TELE AID	311
WASHER FLUID	312
RESTRAINT SYSTEM	313
KEY	313
FUEL RESERVE	314
UNDERVOLTAGE	314
STEERING WHEEL ADJUST	315
Practical hints	317
Stowing things in the vehicle	317
Fuses	318
Fuse box in the passenger compartment	318
Fuse box in engine compartment	319
Auxiliary fuse box in the trunk	320
Engine compartment	321
Adding engine oil	324
Automatic transmission fluid level	325
Coolant level	325
Adding coolant	326
Windshield washer system	326
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio	327
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment	328
TIREFIT	329
Jack	330
Wheels	331
Tire replacement	331
Rotating wheels	332
Spare wheel	333
Spare wheel bolts	333
Changing wheels	334
TIREFIT:Sealing tire with TIREFIT	341
Tire inflation pressure	344
Battery	345
Battery recycling	347
Jump starting	347
Towing the vehicle	350
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking	353
Exterior lamps	354
Headlamp adjustment	354
Replacing bulbs	354
Exterior lamps:Headlamp assembly	355
Exterior lamps:Bulbs for high and low beam	356
Exterior lamps:Turn signal lamp	356
Exterior lamps:Parking and standing lamp	356
Exterior lamps:Taillamp assemblies	357
Exterior lamps:License plate lamp	358
Exterior lamps:Side marker lamp, front	358
Exterior lamps:High mounted stop lamp	359
Standby bulb function	359
Electronic key:Changing batteries	360
Checking batteries	360
Changing batteries	360
Electronic main key:Synchronizing remote control	362
Emergency engine shut-down	362
Fuel filler flap, manual release	363
Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof	363
Replacing wiper blade insert	365
Roof rack	366
Vehicle care	369
Power washer	370
Tar stains	370
Paintwork, painted body components	370
Engine cleaning	371
Vehicle washing	371
Ornamental moldings	372
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses	372
Window cleaning	372
Wiper blade	372
Light alloy wheels	373
Instrument cluster	373
Steering wheel and gear selector lever	373
Cup holder	373
Seat belts	374
Headliner and shelf below rear window	374
Leather upholstery	374
Hard plastic trim items	374
Plastic and rubber parts	374
Technical data	377
Warranty coverage	377
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet	377
Identification labels	378
Layout of poly-V-belt drive	379
Technical data	380
Rims — Tires	381
Electrical system	382
Weights	382
Main Dimensions	383
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities	384
Engine oils	386
Engine oil additives	386
Air conditioner refrigerant	386
Brake fluid	386
Premium unleaded gasoline	387
Fuel requirements	387
Gasoline additives	388
Coolants	388

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Index

Gear selection for special circumstances

The transmission gear ranges for special circumstances

can be selected by pressing the selector lever to the

right or the left with the selector lever in position “D”.

The gear range currently selected is highlighted in the

instrument cluster display.

Briefly press selector lever in the “D –” direction:

The transmission will shift from the current gear range

to the next lower gear range.

Press and hold selector lever in the “D –” direction:

The selector lever position display will switch to the

gear range currently selected by the automatic

transmission.

Shifting into another gear range that allows for quicker

acceleration or to slow the vehicle down is possible.

Downshifts can also be performed.

Note:

To avoid overevving the engine when the selector lever

is moved in “D –” direction, the transmission will not

shift to a lower gear if the engine’s revolutions per

minute limit would be exceeded.

Briefly press selector lever in the “D +” direction:

The transmission will shift from the current gear range

to the next higher gear range. If the transmission is

already in gear range “D”, an additional upshift of one

gear is possible.

Press and hold selector lever in the “D +” direction:

The transmission will shift from the current gear

directly to gear range “D”.

Important!

With transmission in gear range “D”, “4” or “3”,

upshifting from 1st to 2nd to 3rd gear is delayed

depending on vehicle speed and engine temperature.

This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more

quickly to operating temperatures.

During the brief warm-up period this delayed upshift

and increased engine noise might be perceived as a

Warning!

On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order

to obtain braking action. This could result in drive

wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your

vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of

control.