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Contents Loading...Loading instructions...Partition net* ...Cargo area cover blind* ...Cargo floor plates ...Roof rack*...Driving systems ...Cruise control ...Parktronic system* (Parking assist) ...Useful features ...Interior storage spaces ...Cup holders...Armrest in rear seat bench ...Ashtrays and cigarette lighter ...Electrical outlet ...Telephone* ...Tele Aid* ...Garage door opener ...Trip computer*...Operation ...The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ...Driving instructions...Drive sensibly - save fuel... 139 139 141 143 144 145 146 146 149 152 152 154 155 156 158 158 159 168 172 177 178 179 179 Drinking and driving...179 Pedals ...179 Power assistance ...179 Brakes...180 Driving off ...181 Parking...182 Tires...182 Hydroplaning...183 Tire traction ...183 Tire speed rating ...184 Winter driving instructions ...184 Standing water...185 Off-road driving ...186 Trailer towing ...192 Passenger compartment...196 Driving abroad ...197 Control and operation of radio transmitters ...197 Catalytic converter...198 Emission control ...198 Coolant temperature...199 At the gas station ...200 Check regularly and before a long trip ...201 Engine compartment ...202 Hood...202 Engine oil ...203 Transmission fluid level ...206 Coolant ...206 Battery...207 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system ...208 Tires and wheels ...209 Important guidelines...209 Life of tire ...210 Direction of rotation ...210 Checking tire inflation pressure...211 Rotating wheels ...212 Winter driving ...213 Winter tires ...213 Block heater (Canada only)...214 Snow chains ...214 Maintenance ...215 Clearing the service indicator ...215 Service term exceeded ...215 Calling up the service indicator ...216 Resetting the service indicator ...216 Vehicle care ...217 Cleaning and care of the vehicle ...217

Section	Page
Introduction	9
Product information	9
Operator’s Manual	10
Service and warranty information;Information:About service and warranty	10
California:Important notice	11
Maintenance	12
Roadside assistance	12
Change of address or ownership	12
Operating:Vehicle outside the USA and Canada	13
Where to find it	15
Symbols	16
Operating safety	17
Vehicle:Proper use of	17
Problems:With vehicle	18
Safety defects:Reporting;Reporting:Safety defects	19
Reporting safety defects	19
At a glance	21
Cockpit;Instruments and controls see Cockpit	22
Instrument cluster	24
Center console	27
Center console:Upper part	27
Center console:Lower part	28
Overhead control panel	29
Getting started	31
Unlocking	32
Unlocking:With the remote control;Remote control:Unlocking with;Key, Remote control:Unlocking with	32
Adjusting	34
Adjusting:Seats;Seats:Adjusting	34
Adjusting:Steering wheel;Steering wheel:Adjusting;Height adjustment:Steering wheel	37
Mirrors:Adjusting;Adjusting:Mirrors	38
Driving	40
Seat belts:Fastening;Fastening the seat belts;Safety belts see Seat belts;Occupant safety:Fastening	40
Starting the engine;Engine:Starting	44
Switching on:Headlamps;Headlamps:Switching on;Activating:Headlamps;Activating:Exterior headlamps	46
Turn signals;Combination switch:Turn signals	47
Windshield wipers;Combination switch:Windshield wipers;Switching on:Windshield wipers;Windshield wip	47
Windshield wipers:Rear window wiper/washer;Rear window wiper/washer;Wiper/washer:Rear window	48
Problems:While driving;Driving:Problems;Difficulties:While driving see Problems while driving	49
Parking and locking	50
Parking brake:Engaging	50
Headlamps:Switching off;Switching off:Headlamps;Deactivating:Headlamps	51
Activating:Immobilizer;Deactivating:Engine;Turning off:Engine;Engine:Turning off	51
Safety and Security	53
Occupant safety;Safety:Occupant	54
Airbags	55
Seat belts	60
Child safety;Occupant safety:Children in the vehicle	63
Rear door window:Blocking operation;Blocking:Rear door window operation;Child safety switch see Bloc	69
Panic alarm;Panic alarm:Panic button on remote control	70
Activating	70
Deactivating	70
Driving:Safety systems;Safety systems:Driving;Driving systems:Driving safety systems	71
Driving safety systems:ABS;ABS	71
Driving safety systems:BAS;BAS	73
Driving safety systems:4-ETS;4-ETS[Four-ETS];Electronic Traction System see 4-ETS <$nopage>	73
EBP;Driving systems:EBP;Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP <$nopage>	74
Driving safety systems:ESP;ESP;Electronic Stability Program see ESP	75
Immobilizer;Activating:Immobilizer	78
Immobilizer	78
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system;Alarm system:Anti-theft	78
Tow-away alarm;Glass breakage sensor	79
Controls in detail	83
Locking;Unlocking	84
Key:Remote control with folding key;Remote control with folding key	84
Opening:Doors from the inside;Doors:Opening from inside vehicle	86
Liftgate:Opening;Opening:Liftgate	87
Liftgate:Closing;Closing:Liftgate	88
Locking:Automatic while driving;Central locking:Automatic;Automatic locking when driving	89
Central locking:Switch;Central locking switch	90
Seats	91
Seats:Heater;Heated seats	91
Removing and installing head restraints	92
Rear seats;Seats:Rear	93
Rear seats:Third row;Third row seats	96
Memory function	99
Memory function;Storing (Memory function):Positions into memory;Positions (Memory function*):Stori	100
Memory function:Recalling positions from memory;Positions (Memory function):Recalling from memory	100
Parking position:Exterior rear view mirrors;Memory function:Storing exterior rear view mirror parkin	100
Lighting	102
Combination switch;Lighting:Combination switch;Front lamps:Switching on;Lighting:Low beam;Lighting:P	102
Fog lamps	105
Hazard warning flasher	106
Interior lighting;Lighting:Interior;Passenger compartment:Interior lighting	107
Instrument cluster	110
Instrument cluster:Illumination;Adjusting:Instrument cluster illumination;Lighting:Instrument cluste	110
Instrument cluster:Coolant temperature gauge;Coolant:Temperature gauge	111
Display in the speedometer	111
Resetting:Trip odometer;Trip odometer:Resetting	112
Tachometer	112
Outside temperature indicator;Instrument cluster:Outside temperature indicator	112
Setting the clock	112
Automatic transmission	113
One-touch gearshifting;Automatic transmission:One-touch gearshifting	113
Gear range:Automatic transmission;Automatic transmission:Gear ranges	114
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever position;Gear selector lever:Position;Shifting:Gear selec	115
Automatic transmission:Accelerator position;Accelerator position, automatic transmission	117
Automatic transmission:Towing a trailer;Towing a trailer:Automatic transmission	117
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	117
Transmission control – LOW RANGE mode;LOW RANGE mode	118
Transmission control – LOW RANGE mode:Switching on;Switching on:Transmission control – LOW RANGE m	118
Transmission control – LOW RANGE mode:Switching off;Switching off:Transmission control – LOW RANGE	118
Good visibility	119
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>	119
Headlamps:Cleaning system;Cleaning:Headlamps	121
Windshield wipers	122
Rear window wiper	123
Sun visor	123
Automatic climate control	124
Automatic mode	126
Automatic climate control:Adjusting air volume;Automatic climate control:Adjusting air distribution;	127
Defrosting;Automatic climate control:Defrosting	128
Air recirculation mode;Automatic climate control:Air recirculation mode	128
Air conditioning:Cooling;Automatic climate control:Air conditioning	129
Residual heat utilization;Automatic climate control:Residual heat utilization;Residual ventilation;A	130
Rear window defroster;Automatic climate control:Rear window defroster	131
Rear passenger compartment ventilation and rear automatic climate control;Automatic climate control:	131
Automatic climate control:Air outlets;Air outlets:Automatic climate control	132
Power windows:Side windows;Side windows; Windows see Side windows <$nopage>	134
Opening and closing:Side windows;Side windows:Opening and closing	134
Side windows:Rear quarter window;Rear quarter windows	136
Sliding/pop-up roof	137
Opening:Sliding/pop-up roof;Closing:Sliding/pop-up roof;Sliding/pop-up roof*:Opening;Sliding/pop-u	137
Loading	139
Loading:Instructions	139
Loading:Partition net;Partition net	141
Cargo area cover blind;Loading:Cargo area cover blind	143
Cargo floor plates;Loading:Cargo floor plates	144
Roof rack;Loading:Roof rack	145
Driving systems	146
Cruise control;Driving systems:Cruise control	146
Parktronic;Driving systems:Parktronic	149
Useful features	152
Interior storage spaces;Useful features:Interior storage spaces	152
Cup holder;Useful features:Cup holder	154
Armrest in rear seat bench	155
Useful features:Ashtrays and cigarette lighter;Lighter see cigarette lighter	156
Electrical outlet;Useful features:Electrical outlet	158
Telephone;Useful features:Telephone	158
Tele Aid;Useful features:Tele Aid	159
Garage door opener;Useful features:Garage door opener	168
Trip computer;Useful features:Trip computer	172
Operation	177
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	178
Driving:General instructions;Driving instructions	179
Drive sensibly – save fuel	179
Drinking and driving	179
Pedals	179
Power assistance	179
Brakes	180
Driving off	181
Parking	182
Tires:Driving instructions	182
Hydroplaning;Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning	183
Tire traction	183
Tire speed rating	184
Winter driving instructions;Driving:In winter	184
Standing water:Driving instructions;Deep water see Standing water;Driving:Through standing water	185
Off-road driving:Driving instructions off-road driving	186
Trailer towing;Towing:Trailer	192
Passenger compartment	196
Driving abroad;Driving:Abroad	197
Control and operation of radio transmitters;Radio transmitters, control and operation;Operating:Radi	197
Catalytic converter	198
Emission control	198
Coolant:Temperature	199
At the gas station	200
Regular checks	201
Engine:Compartment	202
Hood;Engine compartment:Hood;Hood:Opening	202
Engine oil:Checking level;Oil:Dipstick	203
Fluid level:Automatic transmission;ATF (automatic transmission fluid);Automatic transmission:Transmi	206
Coolant:Checking level;Checking:Coolant level;Coolant;Coolant level:Checking	206
Battery, vehicle	207
Windshield:Washer fluid;Windshield washer fluid:Refilling;Headlamps:Cleaning system*;Headlamp cleani	208
Tires;Wheels:Tires and wheels	209
Important guidelines	209
Service life (tires);Tires:Service life	210
Direction of rotation (tires);Tires:Direction of rotation	210
Tire inflation pressure:Checking;Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure;Tire inflation pressure:Ch	211
Rotating wheels;Wheels:Rotating	212
Winter driving	213
Winter driving:Tires;Tires:Winter;Winter tires	213
Block heater;Winter driving:Block heater	214
Snow chains;Winter driving:Snow chains	214
Service	215
Service indicator:Clearing	215
Service:Overdue;Overdue service;Service:Types	215
Service:Calling up the service indicator;Service indicator:Calling up;Calling up:Service indicator	216
Resetting:Service indicator (FSS);Service indicator:Clearing;Service indicator:Calling up	216
Vehicle care;Cleaning and care of the vehicle see Vehicle care	217
Washing the vehicle	217
Practical hints	223
What to do if …	224
Practical hints:Lamps in instrument cluster	224
Additional indicators in the speedometer display	235
Where will I find ...?	236
First aid kit;Practical hints:First aid kit	236
Vehicle tool kit;Tools;Practical hints:Vehicle tool kit	237
Electric air pump; Air pump	238
Practical hints:Spare wheel;Spare wheel;Flat tire:Spare wheel	239
Unlocking:In an emergency;Emergency operations:Unlocking the vehicle;Vehicle:Unlocking in an emergen	242
Unlocking:Driver’s door in an emergency	242
Locking:Vehicle in an emergency;Emergency operations:Locking the vehicle;Manual operations:Locking t	243
Batteries, remote control:Changing;Remote control:Changing battery	243
Fuel filler flap:Opening;Manual operations:Fuel filler flap;Opening:Fuel filler flap manually	244
Transmission selector lever:Unlocking manually;Unlocking:Transmission selector lever manually;Transm	245
Emergency operations:Opening sliding/pop-up roof;Opening:Sliding/pop-up roof in an emergency;Emergen	246
Sliding/pop-up roof:Opening;Opening:Sliding/pop-up roof;Sliding/pop-up roof:Closing;Closing:Sliding/	246
Bulbs, replacing;Replacing:Bulbs	247
Bulbs	247
Front lamps:Replacing bulbs;Replacing:Front lamp bulbs	249
Replacing:Brake lamp bulbs;Replacing:Backup lamp bulbs	251
Adjusting:Headlamp aim;Headlamp aim:Adjusting	253
Replacing:Wiper blades;Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades;Wiper blades:Replacing;Windshield:Re	254
Wiper blades:Removing;Removing:Wiper blades	254
Wiper blades:Installing;Installing:Wiper blades	254
Flat tire	255
Flat tire:Mounting the spare wheel;Spare wheel:Mounting	255
Battery, vehicle;Vehicle:Service battery;Vehicle battery	261
Battery, vehicle:Disconnecting;Disconnecting:Vehicle battery	261
Battery, vehicle:Removing;Removing:Vehicle battery	262
Battery, vehicle:Charging;Charging:Vehicle battery;Battery, vehicle:Reinstalling;Reinstalling vehicl	262
Battery, vehicle:Reconnecting;Reconnecting:Vehicle battery	262
Jump starting;Discharged battery:Jump starting;Battery discharged:Jump starting	264
Towing the vehicle;Vehicle:Towing;Practical hints:Towing the vehicle	267
Front towing eyes;Towing eyes:Front	269
Rear towing eyes;Towing eyes:Rear	269
Towing the vehicle:Stranded vehicle;Stranded vehicle	270
Fuses;Electrical fuses;Practical hints:Fuses	271
Fuses:Fuse box in engine compartment;Fuse box;Engine compartment:Fuse box in	271
Fuses:Fuse box in passenger footwell;Fuse box;Passenger footwell:Fuse box in	272
Technical data	273
Spare parts service;Parts see Spare parts service <$nopage>;Service:Spare parts	274
Warranty coverage	275
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet;Service and Warranty Booklet:Loss of	275
Identification labels;Labels, identification	276
Layout of poly-V-belt drive;Poly-V-belt drive:Layout	277
Engine:Technical data;Technical data:Engine	278
Tires:Rims and tires;Rims;Tires;Technical data:Rims and tires	279
Rims and tires	279
Winter tires;Winter driving:Winter tires	280
Spare wheel	280
Electrical system:Technical data;Technical data:Electrical system	281
Main dimensions;Technical data:Main dimensions	282
Weights;Technical data:Weights	283
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.	284
Capacities:Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.	284
Engine oil;Technical data:Engine oil	286
Engine oil:Additives;Technical data:Engine oil additives	286
Air conditioning refrigerant;Technical data;Air conditioning refrigerant;Refrigerant:Air conditionin	286
Brake fluid;Technical data:Brake fluid	286
Premium unleaded gasoline;Technical data:Premium unleaded gasoline;Fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline	286
Technical data:Fuel requirements;Fuel requirements;Fuel:Requirements	287
Technical data:Gasoline additives;Fuel additives;Gasoline see Fuel:Gasoline additives;Fuel:Additives	287
Coolant;Technical data:Coolants	287
Anticorrosion/antifreeze	288
Windshield:Washer system;Windshield washer system;Headlamps:Washer system;Technical data:Windshield	290
Windshield:Washer fluid;Headlamps:Washer fluid;Windshield washer fluid;Windshield washer fluid:Mixin	290
Consumer information	291
Uniform tire quality grading	291
Temperature:Grades of tires;Tires:Temperature grades	292

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Contents

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139

Loading instructions

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139

Partition net*

...............................

141

Cargo area cover blind*

...............

143

Cargo floor plates

........................

144

Roof rack*

....................................

145

Driving systems

.................................

146

Cruise control

..............................

146

Parktronic system*

(Parking assist)

............................

149

Useful features

..................................

152

Interior storage spaces

................

152

Cup holders

..................................

154

Armrest in rear seat bench

..........

155

Ashtrays and cigarette lighter

......

156

Electrical outlet

............................

158

Telephone*

..................................

158

Tele Aid*

......................................

159

Garage door opener

.....................

168

Trip computer*

.............................

172

Operation

.........................................

177

The first 1000 miles (1500 km)

.........

178

Driving instructions

............................

179

Drive sensibly – save fuel

.............

179

Drinking and driving

......................

179

Pedals

...........................................

179

Power assistance

..........................

179

Brakes

...........................................

180

Driving off

.....................................

181

Parking

..........................................

182

Tires

..............................................

182

Hydroplaning

.................................

183

Tire traction

..................................

183

Tire speed rating

...........................

184

Winter driving instructions

............

184

Standing water

..............................

185

Off-road driving

.............................

186

Trailer towing

................................

192

Passenger compartment

...............

196

Driving abroad

..............................

197

Control and operation of radio

transmitters

..................................

197

Catalytic converter

........................

198

Emission control

...........................

198

Coolant temperature

.....................

199

At the gas station

...............................

200

Check regularly and

before a long trip

..........................

201

Engine compartment

..........................

202

Hood

.............................................

202

Engine oil

......................................

203

Transmission fluid level

................

206

Coolant

.........................................

206

Battery

..........................................

207

Windshield washer system and

headlamp cleaning system

...........

208

Tires and wheels

................................

209

Important guidelines

.....................

209

Life of tire

.....................................

210

Direction of rotation

.....................

210

Checking tire inflation pressure

....

211

Rotating wheels

............................

212

Winter driving

.....................................

213

Winter tires

...................................

213

Block heater (Canada only)

...........

214

Snow chains

.................................

214

Maintenance

......................................

215

Clearing the service indicator

.......

215

Service term exceeded

.................

215

Calling up the service indicator

....

216

Resetting the service indicator

.....

216

Vehicle care

.......................................

217

Cleaning and care

of the vehicle

................................

217