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Contents
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................... 300
LIGHT SENSOR........................... 302
DOOR............................................ 302
TRUNK OPEN ............................. 303
HOOD ........................................... 303
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION........ 304
TELE AID ..................................... 304
WASHER FLUID.......................... 305
RESTRAINT SYSTEM ................. 306
KEY ............................................... 306
FUEL RESERVE .......................... 307
UNDERVOLTAGE ........................ 307
STEERING WHEEL ADJUST. ..... 308
Practical hintsFirst aid kit...................................... 310
Stowing things in the vehicle ...... 311
Fuses ................................................ 311
Hood ................................................. 315
Automatic transmission fluid level ................................... 317
Adding engine oil........................... 318
Coolant level ................................... 319 Adding coolant ............................ 319
Windshield and headlamp washer system .......................... 320
Spare wheel, storage compartment ............................. 321
Vehicle tools and air pump .......... 322
Vehicle jack .................................... 323
Wheels ............................................ 324 Tire replacement........................ 324
Rotating wheels ......................... 325
Spare wheel .................................... 326
Changing wheels ........................... 327 Inflating the collapsible
spare tire ..................................... 333
Storing spare wheel in
wheel well ................................... 334
Tire inflation pressure ................. 335
Battery............................................. 336
Jump starting.................................. 338
Towing the vehicle ........................ 341 Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................. 344
Exterior lamps ............................... 345 Replacing bulbs ......................... 345 Changing batteries in the
electronic main key .................. 351
Synchronizing remote
control .......................................... 353
Emergency engine shut-down ..... 353
Fuel filler flap, manual release ... 354
Replacing wiper blade insert ....... 356
Roof rack ......................................... 357
Vehicle careCleaning and care of the vehicle.................................. 360
Power washer.............................. 361
Tar stains ..................................... 361
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................. 361
Engine cleaning.......................... 362
Vehicle washing ......................... 362
Ornamental moldings................ 363
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ...................... 363
Window cleaning........................ 363
Wiper blade ................................. 363
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Central locking system
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Pull handle (arrow) to open the trunk lid.
The trunk lid can only be opened manually if the vehicle
was previously centrally unlocked. Lower trunk lid using handle (1) and close it with hands
placed flat on trunk lid. Please remember to keep your
fingers out of the space between the lid and the vehicle.
Trunk lamp
The trunk lamp will switch off after approximately
10 minutes if the trunk lid is left open.
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Tires, Wheels
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Inflating the collapsible spare tire
The air pump is located inside the wheel well in the
trunk, see page 322.
1 Filler hose
2 Electrical plug
3 Pressure gauge with vent screw 1. Remove air pump from storage compartment inside
trunk.
2. Open lid and pull out air hose with pressure gauge and electrical plug.
Observe instructions on air pump label.
3. Unscrew tire valve cap from spare wheel tire valve.
4. Screw filler hose onto tire valve.
5. Plug air pump electrical plug into vehicle cigar lighter.
6. To switch on air pump, turn key in steering lock to position 1.
Important!
Do not start engine.
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Wa r n i n g !
To prevent possible injury when unscrewing air
pump filler hose from tire valve after inflating the
tire, use a rag since the tire valve could be hot.
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Towing the vehicle
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We recommend that the vehicle be transported using
flat bed equipment. This method is preferable to other
types of towing.
Important!
To prevent damage during transport, do not tie down
vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts.
Towing restrictions for vehicles with automatic
transmission:
The vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground
and the selector lever in position “N” for distances up to
30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph
(50 km / h). The electronic key must be in starter switch
position 2.
To be certain to avoid a possibility of damage to the
transmission, however, we recommend the drive shaft
be disconnected at the rear axle drive flange for any
towing beyond a short tow to a nearby garage.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing with
sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will damage
radiator and supports.
Use wheel lift, dolly, or flat bed equipment, with
electronic key in starter switch turned to position 0.
Note:
To signal turns while being towed with hazard warning
flasher in use, turn electronic key in starter switch to
position 2 and activate combination switch for left or
right turn signal in usual manner – only the selected
turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warning
flasher will operate again.
Caution!
If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised, the
engine must be shut off (electronic key in starter switch
position 0 or 1). Otherwise, the ESP will immediately be
engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes.
Switch off the tow-away alarm (see page 46) as well as
the ESP (see page 274).
Wa r n i n g !
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the braking and steering systems. In
this case, it is important to keep in mind that a
considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to
brake and steer the vehicle.
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Index
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Coolant temperature gauge .......................................... 137
Cruise control ................................................................. 268
Cup holder ...................................................................... 210
DDashboard ......................................................................... 22
Door control panel ........................................................... 20
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 257EEasy-entry/exit feature ................................................... 47
Electronic key ................................................................... 29
Electronic main key
Changing batteries ................................................... 351
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 353
Electronic stability program (ESP).............................. 274
Emergency call See Tele Aid ............................................................... 228
Emergency engine shut-down ..................................... 353
Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ............ 354
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR)......................... 71
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 40
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 142 Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 141
Express opening and closing (power windows) ........ 197
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 143
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 145
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 345 Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror ... 350
Bulbs for high and low beam ................................. 347
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 346
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 350
License plate lamps ................................................. 349
Parking and standing lamp .................................... 347
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 345
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 350
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 348
Turn signal lamp ...................................................... 347
Exterior mirror adjustment ............................................ 90
Exterior mirror, front passenger side, parking position .......................................................... 91
FFirst aid kit ...................................................................... 310
Flat tire
See Changing wheels .............................................. 327
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 138
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Emergency calls ........................................................ 229
Information ................................................................ 233
Initiating an emergency call ................................... 231
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 232
Telephone ......................................................................... 111 Incoming call .............................................................. 115
Redialing ..................................................................... 113
Telephone book .......................................................... 111
Telephone, general ........................................................ 220
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 226
Telescoping steering column - malfunction and warning messages ...................... 308
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 227
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 335
Tires Rims and tires ........................................................... 374
Tool kit See Vehicle tools and air pump .............................. 322
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 46
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 341
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking .................................................. 344
Trip computer .................................................................. 117
Trunk ................................................................................. 41
Trunk lid emergency release ......................................... 43
UUnlocking the vehicle with remote control ................. 33VVanity mirrors ............................................................... 205
VEHICLE (audio and central locking system) ........... 132
Vehicle keys ...................................................................... 28
Vehicle tools and air pump .......................................... 322WWa r n i n g l a m p s See Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster............................................... 282
What you should know at the gas station ................. 278
Wheel bolts .................................................................... 332
Wheels ............................................................................ 324 Rims and tires ........................................................... 374
Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Window curtain airbag.................................................... 76
Windows See Power windows................................................... 197
Windshield washer system .......................................... 320
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