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Contents Trip computer menu...TEL menu* ...Manual transmission ...Shifting into reverse...Automatic transmission*...Gear selector lever position ...Driving tips...Gear ranges ...Automatic shift program ...One-touch gearshifting...Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...Good visibility ...Headlamp cleaning system* ...Rear view mirrors...Sun visors ...Rear window sunshade* ...Rear window defroster ...Climate control ...Deactivating the climate control system ...Operating the climate control system in automatic mode...Setting the temperature... 155 157 160 161 162 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 170 170 173 174 175 176 179 179 180 Adjusting air distribution and volume ...180 Adjusting air volume ...181 Front defroster...181 Air recirculation mode ...182 Air conditioning...183 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents...184 Automatic climate control* (Canada only) ...186 Deactivating the automatic climate control system ...189 Operating the climate control system in automatic mode...189 Setting the temperature...190 Adjusting air distribution...190 Adjusting air volume ...191 Front defroster...191 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ...192 Air recirculation mode ...192 Charcoal filter ...194 Air conditioning...196 Residual heat and ventilation...197 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents...197 Audio system...199 Audio and telephone, operation...199 Operating safety ...199 Operating and display elements ...200 Button and soft key operation ...202 Operation...202 Radio operation ...207 Introduction to satellite radio* (USA only)...211 CD mode...216 GSM network phones ...225 TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 231 Emergency calls "911" ...237 Power windows ...240 Opening and closing the windows 240 Synchronizing power windows...242 Summer opening feature ...243 Convenience closing feature...243 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ...244 Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof...244 Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding sunroof...246 Driving systems...247 Cruise control ...247

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	10
Product information	10
Operator’s manual	11
Service and warranty information	11
California retail buyers and lessees, important notice	12
Maintenance	13
Roadside Assistance	13
Change of address or ownership	13
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	14
Where to find it	15
Symbols used in this operator’s manual	16
Operating syfety	17
Proper use of the vehicle	17
Problems:With vehicle	18
Reporting safety defects	19
Safety:Reporting defects	19
Vehicle data recording	20
Information regarding electronic recording devices	20
At a glance	22
Cockpit	23
Instrument cluster	25
Multifunction steering wheel	27
Center console	28
Upper part	28
Center console-lower part	29
Overhead control panel	30
Door control panel	31
Getting started	32
Unlocking	33
Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking	33
Starter switch:Positions	34
Adjusting	36
Seats,	36
Steering wheel	41
Mirrors:Adjusting	44
Driving:Instructions	46
Seat belts:Fastening	46
Key, SmartKey:Starting the engine	49
Parking brake:Releasing	51
Driving	52
Headlamps:Switch	53
Turn signals	54
Windshield wipers	54
Problems:While driving	57
Parking	58
Parking brake:Engaging	59
Headlamps:Switch	60
Turning off engine	60
Releasing seat belts	60
Locking	61
Safety and Security	62
Occupant safety	63
Air bags	64
Seat belts	70
Active head restraint	74
Children in the vehicle	75
Rear door window:Blocking operation	86
Panic alarm*	87
Activating	87
Deactivating	87
Driving:Safety systems	88
Driving safety systems:ABS	88
Driving safety systems:BAS	89
Driving safety systems:ESP®	90
ESP®:Four wheel electronic traction system with ESP®	93
Anti-theft systems	94
Immobilizer	94
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system*	94
Tow-away alarm*	96
Controls in detail	98
Locking and unlocking	99
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey<$nopage>	99
Doors:Opening from inside/outside	103
Trunk lid release switch	104
Trunk:Closing the lid	105
Trunk:Trunk emergency release	106
Valet locking	107
Automatic locking when driving	108
Central locking:From inside	108
Seats,	110
Active head restraints:see Head restraints<$nopage>	110
Rear seat head restraints see Head restraints<$nopage>	110
Lumbar support*	113
Multicontour seats* (Canada only)	114
Seats,:Heating*	114
Memory function* see Steering wheel<$nopage>	116
Storing (memory function*):Positions into memory	117
Positions (memory function*) see Seats<$nopage>	117
Mirrors:Exterior rear view mirror, Parking position*	118
Lighting, Exterior and interior	119
Exterior lamp switch	119
Combination switch	123
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*	124
Hazard warning flasher	125
Interior lighting	126
Doors:Entry lamps	127
Trunk:Lamp	127
Instrument cluster	128
Instrument cluster:Illumination brightness	128
Coolant:Temperature gauge	129
Trip odometer	129
Tachometer	130
Outside temperature indicator	130
Control system	131
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display	131
Multifunction steering wheel:Button operation	132
Control system menu:Menus overview	134
Control system menu:Standard display	136
Control system menu:AUDIO	137
Control system menu:NAV*	139
Control system menu:Vehicle status message memory	139
Control system menu:Settings	141
Control system menu:Trip computer	156
Control system menu:TEL*	158
Manual transmission	161
Shifting:Into reverse (manual transmission)	162
Automatic transmission*	163
Gear selector lever:Position, Automatic transmission*	165
Driving tips	166
Gear range:Automatic transmission*	167
Automatic shift program:Program mode selector switch (Automatic transmission*)	168
One-touch gearshifting (Automatic transmission*)	169
Automatic transmission*:Gear shifting malfunctions	170
Good visibility	171
Headlamp cleaning system*	171
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors<$nopage>	171
Sun visors	174
Rear window sunshade*	175
Rear window defroster	176
Climate control system	177
Deactivating the climate control system	180
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode	180
Temperature:Interior temperature	181
Air distribution:Climate control	181
Adjusting air volume	182
Climate control system:Defrosting, Front	182
Air recirculation mode:Climate control	183
Air conditioning, Cooling:Climate control	184
Rear passenger compartment:Adjustable air vents	185
Automatic climate control* (Canada only)	187
Deactivating the automatic climate control system	190
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode	190
Setting the temperature	191
Air distribution:Automatic climate control* (Canada only)	191
Air volume:Automatic climate control* (Canada only)	192
Defrosting, Front:Automatic climate control* (Canada only)	192
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL	193
Air recirculation mode:Automatic climate control* (Canada only)	193
Charcoal filter:Automatic climate control* (Canada only)	195
Air conditioning, Cooling:Automatic climate control* (Canada only)	197
Residual ventilation	198
Rear passenger compartment:Adjustable air vents	198
Audio system	200
Audio system:Audio and telephone, operation	200
Audio system:Operating safety	200
Audio system:Operating and display elements	201
Audio system:Button and soft key operation	203
Audio system:Operating audio system	203
Audio system:Radio operation	208
Satellite radio*	212
Audio system:CD operation	217
Audio system:Telephone* operation	226
TDMA or CDMA network phones	232
Emergency calls:911 calls	238
Power windows	241
Power windows:Opening/closing	241
Power windows:Synchronizing	243
Summer opening feature	244
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*	245
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding sunroof* <$nopage>	245
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Synchronizing	247
Driving:Systems	248
Cruise control	248
Loading see Vehicle loading<$nopage>	251
Roof rack*	251
Ski sack* (Canada only)	251
Split rear bench seat*	254
Vehicle loading:Instructions	256
Cargo tie-down rings*	257
Useful features	258
Interior storage spaces see Storage compartment<$nopage>	258
Cup holder	260
Ashtrays	262
Cigarette lighter	263
Power outlet in rear passenger compartment	264
Telephone*	265
Tele Aid*	266
Garage door opener*	274
Operation	282
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	283
Driving:Instructions	284
Drive sensibly – save fuel	284
Drinking and driving	284
Pedals	284
Power assistance	284
Brakes	285
Driving off	286
Parking	286
Tires:Driving instructions	287
Hydroplaning	288
Tires:Traction	288
Tires:Speed rating	289
Winter driving instructions	290
Standing water, Driving through	291
Passenger compartment	291
Traveling abroad	291
Radio transmitters	292
Catalytic converter	292
Emission control	293
Coolant:Temperature	294
At the gas station	295
Refueling	295
Regular checks	296
Engine:Compartment	298
Hood	298
Engine oil	299
Transmission see Automatic* or Manual transmission<$nopage>	301
Coolant:Checking coolant level	302
Battery, Vehicle	303
Windshield:Washer fluid	304
Tires	305
Important guidelines	305
Tires:Care and maintenance	306
Direction of rotation (tires)	308
Loading the vehicle	308
Tires:Inflation pressure;Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure <$nopage>	315
Tires:Inflation pressure	317
MOExtended system* (Canada only)	321
Tire labeling	322
Load identification	326
TIN	327
Maximum tire load	328
Maximum tire pressure	329
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	329
Tire ply material	331
Tires:Terminology	332
Tires:Rotating	336
Winter driving	337
Winter driving:Tires	337
Block heater (Canada only)	338
Snow chains	338
Maintenance	339
Maintenance:Service indicator message	339
Maintenance:Calling up service indicator display	340
Maintenance:Resetting service indicator	341
Vehicle:Care	342
Washing the vehicle	342
Practical hints	350
Practical hints	351
Emergency, in case of:Instrument cluster, Indicator lamps <$startrange>	351
Air bags:Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp	357
Displays:Vehicle status messages memory	359
Where will I find ...?	384
First aid kit	384
Vehicle tool kit	384
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel<$nopage>	387
Spare wheel:Bolts	389
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking in an emergency	390
Emergency operations:Locking/unlocking the vehicle	390
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking in an emergency	391
Fuel filler flap:Opening in an emergency	392
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever<$nopage>	393
Emergency operations:Power tilt/sliding sunroof*, Manual operation	394
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Opening/closing in an emergency	394
Head restraints:Resetting activated head restraints	395
Resetting activated head restraints	395
Replacing SmartKey batteries	396
Batteries, SmartKey:Changing	397
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs<$nopage>	398
Bulbs	399
Replacing bulbs:Headlamps	401
Brake lamps:Replacing bulbs	404
Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades	406
Removing wiper blades	406
Installing wiper blades	406
Flat tire	407
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle	407
Flat tire:Mounting the spare wheel	407
MOExtended system*	412
Battery, Vehicle	413
Battery, Vehicle:Disconnecting and connecting	414
Battery, Vehicle:Removing and installing	414
Battery, Vehicle:Charging	415
Reconnecting the battery	415
Jump starting	416
Towing the vehicle	418
Towing eye bolt	421
Fuses	422
Fuses:Aids for changing fuses	422
Fuses:Fuse box (main) in passenger compartment	423
Fuses:Fuse box in engine compartment	423
Fuses:Fuse box in trunk	424
Technical data	426
Parts service	427
Warranty coverage	428
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet	428
Identification labels	429
Poly-V-belt drive:Layout	430
Engine:Technical data	431
Tires:Rims and tires	433
Same size tires	435
Mixed size tires	436
Spare wheel	437
Electrical system, Technical data	438
Main dimensions	439
Weights, Vehicle	440
Lubricants	441
Fluids:Capacities	441
Engine oil	443
Engine oil:Additives	443
Technical data:Air conditioning refrigerant	443
Brake fluid	443
Technical data:Premium unleaded gasoline	444
Gasoline see Fuel<$nopage>	444
Technical data:Fuel requirements	445
Coolant	445
Windshield:Washer system	449
Technical terms	450

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Contents

Trip computer menu

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

155

TEL menu*

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

157

Manual transmission

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

160

Shifting into reverse

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

161

Automatic transmission*

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

162

Gear selector lever position

.........

164

Driving tips

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

165

Gear ranges

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

166

Automatic shift program

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

167

One-touch gearshifting

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

168

Emergency operation

(Limp Home Mode)

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

169

Good visibility

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

170

Headlamp cleaning system*

........

170

Rear view mirrors

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

170

Sun visors

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

173

Rear window sunshade*

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

174

Rear window defroster

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

175

Climate control

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

176

Deactivating the climate control

system

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

179

Operating the climate control

system in automatic mode

...........

179

Setting the temperature

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

180

Adjusting air distribution and

volume

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

180

Adjusting air volume

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

181

Front defroster

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

181

Air recirculation mode

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

182

Air conditioning

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

183

Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air vents

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

184

Automatic climate control*

(Canada only)

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

186

Deactivating the automatic climate

control system

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

189

Operating the climate control

system in automatic mode

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

189

Setting the temperature

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

190

Adjusting air distribution

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

190

Adjusting air volume

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

191

Front defroster

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

191

Maximum cooling MAXCOOL

........

192

Air recirculation mode

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

192

Charcoal filter

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

194

Air conditioning

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

196

Residual heat and ventilation

........

197

Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air vents

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

197

Audio system

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

199

Audio and telephone, operation

....

199

Operating safety

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

199

Operating and display elements ... 200

Button and soft key operation

......

202

Operation

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

202

Radio operation

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

207

Introduction to satellite radio*

(USA only)

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

211

CD mode

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

216

GSM network phones

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

225

TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 231

Emergency calls “911”

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

237

Power windows

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

240

Opening and closing the windows 240

Synchronizing power windows

......

242

Summer opening feature

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

243

Convenience closing feature

.........

243

Power tilt/sliding sunroof*

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

244

Opening and closing the power

tilt/sliding sunroof

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

244

Synchronizing the power

tilt/sliding sunroof

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

246

Driving systems

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

247

Cruise control

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

247