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359 Index
Overhead control panel 27
P
Paintwork 249
Panic alarm 72
Panic button on SmartKey 72
Parcel net
In cargo compartment 196
In front passenger footwell 206
Parking 51, 225
Parking brake 46, 51
Engaging 51
Message in display 275
Releasing 46
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 292, 293, 295, 296
Switching on 98
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 97, 128,
142
Partition net 197
Parts see Spare parts service 318
Passenger compartment 229
Fuse box in 314
Inside rear view mirror 38
Interior lighting 102Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 206
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 56
Pedals 223
Performance
In cold weather 333
In hot weather 333
Phone book*
Loading 132
Quick search 133
Phone number*
Dialing 132
Redialing 133
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 252
Playing
CDs 175
Poly-V-belt drive 341
Layout 321
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 96
Storing into memory 96
Power assistance 223Power seat*
Adjusting 34
Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 35
Adjusting head restraint tilt 35
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35
Adjusting seat height 35
Front seat head restraints 91
Seat fore and aft adjustment 34
Power train 342
Power washer 249
Power windows 184
Blocking of rear door window
operation 71
Side windows 184
Synchronizing 186
Practical hints
First aid kit 279
Fuses 314
Lamp in center console 259
Lamps in instrument cluster 254
Messages in the display 260
Spare wheel 281
Spare wheel bolts 282
Towing the vehicle 310
Vehicle jack 280
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Vehicle tool kit 279
Premium unleaded gasoline 331
Problems
While driving 50
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch
Automatic transmission 139
Program mode selector switch (Automatic
transmission) 342
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 133
R
Radio
Selecting stations 113
Station search 113
Station selection setting 125
Radio mode 167
Radio see Radio mode
Radio transmitter, control and
operation 230
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 130Rapid seat heating
Switching on 94
Reading lamp 27
Rear bench seat
Foldable 199
Rear door window
Blocking operation 71
Rear fog lamp 293
Bulb 293
Switching on 100
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 297
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 151, 160
Rear seat head restraints
Adjusting 35
Adjusting tilt 36
Folding back 36
Installing 92
Outer seats 92
Placing upright 36
Removing 92
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 141Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 149, 158
Activating 149, 158
Deactivating 149, 158
Rear window wiper/washer 49
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 307
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 330
Regular checks 233
Reinstalling vehicle battery 306
Remote control
SmartKey 84
Remote controls
Integrated 219
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 217
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 342
Removing
Parcel net in cargo compartment 196
Ski sack 196
Twin-reel roller blind 198
Vehicle battery 306
Wheel 302
Wiper blade insert 299
Wiper blades 299
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Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 297
Brake lamp bulbs 297
Bulbs 292
Front lamp bulbs 294
Front turn signal bulbs 294, 295
Fuses 315
High beam bulbs 294
High beam bulbs (xenon-type
headlamps) 295
License plate lamp bulbs 298
Low beam bulbs 294
Parking lamp bulbs 295, 296
Rear fog lamp bulbs 297
Rear lamp bulbs 293, 297
Rear turn signal bulbs 297
Side marker lamp bulbs 297
Standing lamp bulbs 295, 296
Wiper blades 299
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Reset knob in the instrument cluster 116
Resetting
All functions (control system) 116
All functions of a submenu 117
Fuel consumption 129Service indicator (FSS) 247
Trip odometer 105
Residual heat utilization 159
Residual ventilation 159
REST 342
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 65, 69
Restraint systems 342
Reverse (manual transmission)
Shifting into 134
Rims 323
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside assistance
Tele Aid* 213
Rolling code programming 219
RON 233
RON (Research Octane Number) 342
Roof rack 193
Rotating wheels 243
Rubber parts
Cleaning 252
S
Safety
Occupant 56
Safety belts see Seat belts 40Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 73
Saving current speed 191
Searching
Radio station 113
Seat belt force limiter 64
Seat belt height adjustment 42
Front seats 42
Rear outer seats 42
Seat belts 61
Cleaning 252
Fastening 40
Height adjustment 42
Proper use of 43, 63
Safety guidelines 59
Warning lamp 258
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 93
Seat heater
Switching off 94
Switching on 94
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Selective 85
Settings menu
Functions in 116
Individual vehicle settings 116
Submenus 116
Shift lock (Automatic transmission) 342
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 138
Gearshift lever 134
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 136
Into reverse (manual
transmission) 134
Shutting off
Delayed (exterior lamps) 122
Side impact airbags 61
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 292, 293, 297
Side windows
Automatic opening 185
Cleaning 251
Closing 184, 185, 186
Closing with SmartKey 186
Opening 184, 186
Opening fully 185
Opening with SmartKey 186Stopping 185
Synchronizing power windows 186
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Rear window wiper/washer 50
Windshield wipers 49
Single wipe 49
Ski sack 193
Removing 196
Unfolding and loading 193
Unloading and folding 195
Sliding/pop-up roof 187
Closing 187, 290
Closing with SmartKey 188
Opening 187, 290
Opening with SmartKey 188
Stopping 188
Synchronizing 189
SmartKey
Changing battery 287
Locking and unlocking 84
Opening and closing the slid-
ing/pop-up roof with 188
Opening and closing windows
with 186
Unlocking with 30
Snow chains 245Soft keys
Audio system 164
Spare fuses 315
Spare parts service 318
Spare wheel 281, 324
Bolts 282
Full size tire 281
Minispare 303
Minispare wheel 282
Mounting 300
Speed
Saving current 191
Speed settings
Cruise control 192
Speedometer 23
Settings units 119
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 119
Split rear bench seat 199
SRS 63
Indicator lamp 256
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) 342
Standing lamps 98
Replacing bulbs 292, 293, 295, 296
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Synchronizing
Power windows 186
Sliding/pop-up roof 189
T
Tachometer 23, 105
Displaying gear range 137
Overspeed range 105
Tail lamps
Cleaning 250
Replacing bulbs 293, 297
Tailgate
Closing 87
Message in display 277
Opening 87
Tar stains 249
Technical data 330
Brake fluid 330
Coolant 328
Coolants 334
Electrical system 325
Engine 322
Engine oil 330
Engine oil additives 330
Flexible fuel vehicles 332
Fuel requirements 331
Fuels 328Gasoline additives 332
Lubricants 328
Main dimensions 326
Premium unleaded gasoline 331
Rims and tires 323
Weights 327
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 329, 336
Tele Aid* 210
Emergency calls 211
Information 214
Initiating an emergency call
manually 213
Messages in display 277
Remote door unlock 217
Roadside assistance 213
SOS button 213
Stolen vehicle tracking services 217
System self-check 211
Tele Aid* System 210
Upgrade signals 216
Tele Aid* System 343
Telematics* 343
Telephone
Emergency call 181Telephone* 24, 209
Answering a call 132
Dialing a number from the phone
book 132
Ending a call 132
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 132
Messages in display 277
Operating 131
Operation 178
Redialing 133
Signal strength 131
Temperature
Display mode 119
Grades of tires 338
Outside temperature indicator 106
Setting interior temperature 146,
154
Setting units in display 119
Tires 243
Tie-down rings (Cargo
compartment) 202
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 304
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Backrest 33
Head restraint 34
Seat cushion 33
Time
Setting hours 118
Setting minutes 118
Time display
Setting 119
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 233, 242
Tire speed rating 227
Tire traction 227
Tires 241, 323
Consumer information 337
Direction of rotation 242
Driving instructions 226
Retreads 241
Rims and tires 323
Service life 242
Temperature 243
Temperature grades 338
Traction 337
Tread depth 244
Wear pattern 243
Winter 244Tools 279
Tow-away alarm 25
Arming 80
Disarming 80
Disarming for transport 80
Tow-away alarm* 80
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 313
Towing the vehicle 310
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 217
Traction 139, 343
Traction (Tires) 337
Transmission see Automatic
transmission 237
Transmission selector lever 289
Unlocking manually 289
Traveling abroad 229
Tread depth (tires) 244
Tread wear 337
Trim panel
Opening 315
Trip computer 128
Trip odometer
Resetting 105Trunk
Closing the lid 87
Trunk see Cargo compartment 87
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 292, 293
Turn signals 47
Additional in mirrors 292
Cleaning lenses 250
Front bulbs 292, 294, 296
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 293, 298
Turning off
Engine 52
Twin-reel roller blind
Installing 199
Luggage cover and partition net 197
Removing 198
U
Units
Setting speedometer units 119
Setting temperature units 119
Unlocking 30, 84
Centrally from inside 89
Driver’s door in an emergency 285
Fuel filler flap 232
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