Section |
Page |
Introduction |
10 |
Operator’s manual |
11 |
Where to find it |
16 |
Instruments and controls |
21 |
Center console |
23 |
Overhead control panel |
24 |
Operation |
27 |
Central locking system |
28 |
Replacement keys:Obtaining |
28 |
Start lock-out |
29 |
General notes on the central locking system |
29 |
Central locking system |
30 |
Radio frequency and infrared remote control |
30 |
Central locking system:Locking and unlocking |
32 |
Central locking system:Choosing global or selective mode |
33 |
Opening the trunk |
33 |
Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside |
34 |
Panic button |
35 |
Mechanical keys |
35 |
Doors |
36 |
Central locking switch |
38 |
Automatic central locking |
39 |
Emergency unlocking in case of accident |
39 |
Trunk |
40 |
Trunk lamp |
42 |
Trunk lid release switch |
43 |
Trunk lid emergency release |
44 |
Trunk lid emergency release |
45 |
Antitheft alarm system |
46 |
Tow-away alarm |
47 |
Power seats front |
48 |
Head restraints:Synchronizing |
50 |
Seats:Memory function |
51 |
Memory:Storing |
51 |
Memory:Recalling |
52 |
Front seat head restraints |
54 |
Rear seat head restraints |
55 |
Multicontour seat |
56 |
Seat heater |
57 |
Seat heater:Vehicles without seat ventilation |
58 |
Seat heater:Vehicles with seat ventilation |
59 |
Seat ventilation |
60 |
Seat belts and integrated restraint system |
62 |
Seat belts |
62 |
Seat belt nonusage warning system |
63 |
Seat belts:Fastening |
64 |
Seat belts:Unfastening |
66 |
BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system |
69 |
Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed |
69 |
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) |
70 |
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) |
71 |
Airbags |
72 |
Front airbags |
74 |
Side impact airbags, window curtain airbags |
74 |
Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag |
78 |
Infant and child restraint systems |
80 |
Installation of infant and child restraint systems |
83 |
Steering wheel adjustment |
84 |
Rear view mirrors |
85 |
Rear view mirrors:Inside |
85 |
Rear view mirrors:Exterior |
86 |
Instrument cluster |
89 |
Instrument cluster:Indicator lamps |
91 |
Function indicator lamp on the center console |
91 |
Instrument cluster:Activating |
92 |
Instrument cluster:Illumination |
92 |
Coolant temperature gauge |
93 |
Outside temperature indicator |
93 |
Trip odometer |
94 |
Tachometer |
94 |
Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display |
95 |
Trip and main odometer, FSS and engine oil level display |
99 |
Audio systems |
100 |
Radio |
100 |
CD player |
101 |
Cassette player |
102 |
Telephone |
103 |
Telephone book |
103 |
Redialing |
105 |
Incoming call |
107 |
Navigation system |
108 |
Trip computer |
109 |
Malfunction message memory |
111 |
Individual settings |
113 |
Setting the audio volume |
116 |
Flexible service system |
117 |
Engine oil level indicator |
120 |
Engine oil consumption |
121 |
Exterior lamp switch |
122 |
Standing lamps |
122 |
Daytime running lamps |
123 |
Night security illumination |
123 |
Headlamp cleaning system |
124 |
Combination switch |
125 |
Windshield wiper smears |
127 |
Blocked windshield wiper |
127 |
Hazard warning flasher switch |
128 |
Automatic climate control |
129 |
Display and controls |
131 |
Basic setting |
132 |
Automatic climate control:Economy |
132 |
Special settings |
132 |
Front center console compartment ventilation |
136 |
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlet |
137 |
Audio and telephone, operation |
138 |
Audio system:Operating safety |
138 |
Operating and display elements |
139 |
Anti-theft system |
140 |
Entering the code number |
141 |
Button and soft key operation |
141 |
Operation |
142 |
Switching on and off |
142 |
Adjusting the volume |
142 |
Audio functions |
142 |
Bass |
142 |
Treble |
142 |
Fader |
143 |
Balance |
143 |
Centering all audio functions |
143 |
Radio mode |
144 |
Selecting radio mode |
144 |
Selecting the band |
144 |
Manual tuning |
144 |
Seek tuning |
144 |
Scan tuning |
145 |
Station memory |
145 |
Storing stations |
145 |
Retrieving a station from memory |
145 |
Direct frequency input (AM and FM only) |
145 |
Audio system:Cassette mode |
146 |
Playing cassettes |
146 |
Cassette eject |
147 |
Track selection |
147 |
Track search forwards/backwards |
148 |
Fast forward/reverse |
148 |
Scanning |
149 |
DolbyNR |
149 |
CD mode |
150 |
General notes on CD mode |
150 |
CD changer installed |
151 |
Loading/emptying the CD magazine |
151 |
Playing CDs |
151 |
Skipping tracks forwards/backwards |
152 |
Fast forward/reverse |
152 |
Scanning |
152 |
Random play/repeat function |
153 |
Direct track selection |
153 |
Audio system:Telephone operation |
154 |
Switching the telephone on and off |
154 |
Entering telephone number and starting dialing process |
154 |
Calling up the phone book |
154 |
Switching between name search and number search |
155 |
Searching and selecting phone book entries by name |
155 |
Searching and selecting phone book entries by number |
155 |
Placing a call |
155 |
Manual repeat dialing (redial) |
155 |
Accepting incoming call in telephone mode |
156 |
Accepting incoming call in tape, CD or radio mode |
156 |
Terminating call |
156 |
Component malfunctions |
156 |
Power windows |
157 |
Express opening and closing |
158 |
Power windows:Blocking of rear door window operation |
158 |
Power windows:Synchronizing power windows |
159 |
Sliding / pop-up roof |
160 |
Sliding/pop-up roof:Express opening |
161 |
Sliding/pop-up roof:Synchronizing |
161 |
Interior lighting |
162 |
Entrance lamps, exit lamps in doors |
162 |
Reading lamps rear compartment |
163 |
Rear window sunshade |
163 |
Sun visors |
164 |
Illuminated vanity mirrors |
164 |
Interior |
165 |
Armrest, rear bench |
165 |
Cup holder in rear bench armrest |
165 |
Glove box |
166 |
Cup holder and coin holder in glove box lid |
166 |
Storage compartment above ashtray in center console |
167 |
Storage compartments in center console |
167 |
Cup holder in center console |
168 |
Ashtrays |
169 |
Rear doors |
170 |
Lighter |
171 |
Cargo tie-down hooks |
172 |
Parcel net in front passenger footwell |
172 |
Cellular telephone |
173 |
Shelf below rear window |
173 |
Garage door opener |
174 |
Driving |
179 |
COMAND, radio and telephone |
179 |
Telephones and two-way radios |
179 |
Telephones and two-way radio |
179 |
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) |
180 |
Maintenance |
180 |
Tele Aid |
181 |
System self-check |
181 |
Emergency calls |
182 |
Initiating an emergency call manually |
184 |
Tele Aid:Roadside Assistance |
185 |
Tele Aid:Information |
186 |
Remote door unlock |
189 |
Stolen vehicle tracking services |
190 |
Info Services |
190 |
Catalytic converter |
191 |
Emission control |
192 |
Steering lock |
193 |
Starting and turning off the engine |
195 |
Before starting |
195 |
Starting |
195 |
Turning off |
195 |
Automatic transmission |
196 |
Driving |
197 |
Accelerator position |
197 |
Stopping |
198 |
Maneuvering |
198 |
Automatic transmission:Selector lever position |
199 |
Gear selection for special circumstances |
200 |
Automatic transmission:Program mode selector switch |
203 |
Automatic transmission:Emergency operation |
204 |
Parking brake |
205 |
Driving instructions |
206 |
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel |
206 |
Drinking and driving |
206 |
Pedals |
206 |
Power assistance |
207 |
Brakes |
207 |
Driving off |
208 |
Parking |
209 |
Tires |
209 |
Snow chains |
212 |
Winter driving instructions |
212 |
Winter driving |
213 |
Block heater |
214 |
Deep water |
214 |
Passenger compartment |
214 |
Traveling abroad |
214 |
Cruise control |
215 |
Brake assist system (BAS) |
218 |
Antilock brake system (ABS) |
220 |
Four Wheel Electronic Traction System (4MATIC) |
222 |
Electronic stability program (ESP) |
223 |
ESP (Electronic Stability Program):Synchronizing |
224 |
ESP (Electronic Stability Program):Control switch |
225 |
Parking assist (Parktronic) |
227 |
Parking assist (Parktronic):Sensors |
228 |
Parking assist (Parktronic):Warning indicators |
229 |
Monitoring reach of sensors |
230 |
Parking assist (Parktronic):Malfunction |
231 |
Parking assist (Parktronic):Parktronic switch |
231 |
What you should know at the gas station |
232 |
Check regularly and before a long trip |
234 |
Instrument cluster display |
237 |
On-board diagnostic system |
237 |
Brake warning lamp |
238 |
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp |
239 |
Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning |
239 |
Electronic stability program (ESP) — warning lamp |
240 |
BAS / ESP malfunction indicator lamp |
240 |
ABS malfunction indicator lamp |
241 |
Seat belt warning lamp |
241 |
Malfunction and indicator lamp in the center console |
242 |
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp |
242 |
Malfunction and warning messages in the multifunction display |
243 |
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE |
244 |
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR |
245 |
ABS-SYSTEM |
246 |
BRAKE ASSIST |
246 |
BRAKE LINING WEAR |
247 |
BRAKE FLUID |
247 |
PARKING BRAKE |
248 |
ENGINE FAN |
248 |
COOLANT (coolant level) |
249 |
COOLANT TEMP. |
250 |
LIGHTING SYSTEM |
251 |
LIGHT SENSOR |
252 |
REMOVE KEY |
252 |
STEERING GEAR OIL |
253 |
ENGINE OIL LEVEL |
254 |
WASHER FLUID |
255 |
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic stability program) |
256 |
TELE AID |
256 |
Practical hints |
259 |
Stowing things in the vehicle |
259 |
Fuses |
260 |
Hood |
262 |
Checking engine oil level |
265 |
Automatic transmission fluid level |
266 |
Coolant level |
266 |
Adding coolant |
267 |
Windshield and headlamp washer system |
268 |
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio |
268 |
Spare wheel |
269 |
Vehicle jack |
270 |
Wheels |
271 |
Tire replacement |
271 |
Rotating wheels |
272 |
Spare wheel |
273 |
Spare wheel |
273 |
Spare wheel bolts |
273 |
Spare wheel |
274 |
Wheels:Spare wheel |
275 |
Changing wheels |
276 |
Tire inflation pressure |
281 |
Battery |
283 |
Battery:Battery recycling |
284 |
Jump starting |
285 |
Towing the vehicle |
288 |
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking |
290 |
Exterior lamps |
291 |
Replacing bulbs |
291 |
Headlamp assembly |
292 |
Exterior lamps:Low and high beams |
293 |
Bulbs for high beam |
293 |
Exterior lamps:Turn signal lamps |
294 |
Exterior lamps:Parking lamps |
294 |
Taillamp assemblies |
295 |
Exterior lamps:Side marker lamp, front |
296 |
Exterior lamps:High mounted stop lamp |
296 |
Electronic main key |
297 |
Checking batteries |
297 |
Electronic main key:Synchronizing remote control |
299 |
Emergency engine shut-down |
299 |
Rear seat cushion |
300 |
Emergency operation of sliding / pop-up roof |
301 |
Manual release for fuel filler flap |
302 |
Replacing wiper blade insert |
303 |
Roof rack |
305 |
Vehicle care |
307 |
Power washer |
308 |
Tar stains |
308 |
Paintwork, painted body components |
308 |
Engine cleaning |
309 |
Vehicle washing |
309 |
Ornamental moldings |
309 |
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses |
309 |
Cleaning the parktronic system sensors |
310 |
Window cleaning / glass sunroof |
310 |
Wiper blades |
310 |
Light alloy wheels |
311 |
Instrument cluster |
311 |
Steering wheel and gear selector lever |
311 |
Cup holder |
311 |
Seat belts |
311 |
Headliner and shelf below rear window |
311 |
Upholstery |
312 |
Hard plastic trim items |
312 |
Plastic and rubber parts |
312 |
Technical data |
315 |
Warranty coverage |
315 |
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet |
315 |
Identification labels |
316 |
Layout of poly-V-belt drive |
318 |
Technical data |
319 |
Technical data:Rims and Tires |
320 |
Technical data:Electrical system |
323 |
Technical data:Weights |
323 |
Technical data:Main Dimensions |
324 |
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities |
325 |
Engine oils |
327 |
Engine oil additives |
327 |
Air conditioner refrigerant |
327 |
Brake fluid |
327 |
Premium unleaded gasoline |
328 |
Fuel requirements |
328 |
Gasoline additives |
329 |
Coolants |
329 |
Consumer information |
331 |