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Towing the vehicle
Important!
When towing the vehicle, please, note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and the
electronic key in steering lock position 2, the vehicle
doors lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear
wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph
(15 km/h) or more.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking, see page36.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground, make certain that the electronic key is in
steering lock position 2.If the electronic key is left in the steering lock
position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no
longer be turned in the lock. In this case, the
steering is locked. To unlock, remove electronic key
from steering lock and reinsert.
The rear towing eye is located at the right, below the
bumper. The front towing eye is located on the
passenger side behind a cover in the bumper panel.
Cover removal:
Insert finger in recess of cover and pull cover out.
Cover installation:
Engage cover at bottom and press in top securely.
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Towing
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flat bed equipment. This method is preferable to other
types of towing.
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 steering lock
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 f lange 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 steering lock turned to position 0.Note:
To signal turns while being towed with hazard warning
flasher in use, turn electronic key in steering lock 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 steering lock
position 0 or 1). Otherwise, the ESP will immediately be
engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes. Switch off
the tow-away alarm as well as the ESP
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Warning!
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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Changing batteries in the electronic main key
1Transmit buttons
2Lamp for battery check and function control
Checking batteries
If one of the transmit buttons (1) is pressed, the battery
check lamp (2) lights up briefly – indicating that the
batteries are in order.
Change batteries if the battery check lamp (2) does not
light up briefly.Changing batteries
Move locking tab (3) in direction of right arrow and
remove mechanical key (4, left arrow).
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Electronic main key
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latch. Press briefly (do not use mechanical key as lever)
to release battery compartment.
Rem ove mechanical key from side opening.
Lift battery compartment in direction of
arrow (7) and remove in direction of arrow (8).Change batteries (9), inserting new ones under contact
spring (10) with plus (+) side facing up.
Return battery compartment into housing until locked
in place
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Important!
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of
batteries is the preferred method of disposal. For
disposal, please follow manufacturer’s recommendation
on battery package.
Replacement Battery:
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.Synchronizing remote control
The remote control may have to be resynchronized, if
the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked.
To synchronize insert electronic key in steering lock.
The remote control should once again be operational.
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Manual release for fuel filler flap
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The manual release knob is located behind the right
side trunk panel.
In case the central locking system does not release the
fuel filler flap, pull the manual release knob while
simultaneously opening the fuel filler flap.Replacing wiper blade insert
For safety reasons, remove electronic key from steering
lock before replacing the wiper blade, otherwise the
motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury.
Notes:
Do not open engine hood with wiper arm folded forward.
Do not allow the wiper arm to contact the windshield
glass without a wiper blade inserted. The glass may be
scratched or broken.
Make certain that the wiper blade is properly installed.
An improperly installed wiper blade may cause
windshield damage.
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IndexAABS (Antilock brake system)………………………….198ABS-SYSTEM - malfunction and
warning messages .................................................. 216
Adjusting headlamp aim ........................................... .261Adjusting telescoping steering column ........................73Air conditioner refrigerant........................................ 285Airbag OFF indicator lamp ..........................................212Airbags ........................................................................64Antilock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 198
Malfunction indicator lamp ....................................211
Antitheft alarm system..................................................41Aquaplaning .............................................................. .188Ashtray
Center console, front ..............................................150Rear seats ..............................................................151
Audio system
Anti-theft system ....................................................125Button and soft key operation ................................126Cassette mode.........................................................131CD changer ............................................................135
CD mode................................................................ 134Operating and display elements ............................. 124Operating safety .................................................... 123Operation .............................................................. 127Operation Audio and telephone .............................. 123Radio mode ........................................................... 129Telephone operation .............................................. 138
Audio systems ............................................................. 89
Cassette player ........................................................ 91CD player................................................................. 90Radio ....................................................................... 89
Automatic climate control............................................ 116
Air distribution ..................................................... .120Air recirculation .................................................... .121Air volume ............................................................ .120Basic setting.......................................................... 118Defogging windows ................................................ 119Defrosting............................................................... 119Display and controls ............................................... 118Dust filter .............................................................. .122Economy................................................................. 119Rear window defroster ........................................... .120Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ................ .121Special settings....................................................... 119
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Automatic transmission ........................................... 175
Emergency Operation .......................................... 183Fluid level ............................................................. 236Program mode selector switch ............................. 182Selector lever position ......................................... 178Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ........................................ 255
BRAKE LINING WEAR - malfunction and
warning messages ............................................... 217
Brake pad wear ........................................................ 217Brake warning lamp .................................................. 209C
BBabySmart airbag deactivation system ......................62
Self-test ...................................................................62
Backrest .......................................................................51BAS (Brake assist system)......................................... 196Battery....................................................................... 249
Battery recycling ................................................. 250
BATTERY CHARGE - malfunction and
warning messages .................................................215
BRAKE ASSIST - malfunction and
warning messages .................................................216
Brake assist system (BAS) ..........................................196
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................211
Brake fluid ................................................................285
Capacity................................................................284
BRAKE FLUID - malfunction and
warning messages .................................................217
Cargo area ................................................................. 152
Loading instructions ........................................... 153
Cargo tie-down rings................................................. 155Catalytic converter ................................................... 164Cellular telephone ................................................... 156Center console ............................................................ 20Central locking switch ................................................ 35Central locking system .............................................. 27
Choosing global or selective mode ........................ 29Electronic main key........................ ....................... 24Electronic reserve key ............................................ 25Locking and unlocking .......................................... 29Mechanical keys ..................................................... 32Remote control ....................................................... 27
Changing wheels ..................................................... 242Check engine malfunction indicator lamp .............. 208Check regularly and before a long trip .................... 205
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Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator.................................. 108Via oil dipstick ....................................................... 234
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................ 272COMAND, radio, telephone and two-way radio........... 162Combination switch ....................................................113Consumer information ............................................... 289Control and operation of radio transmitters ............... 162COOLANT (coolant level) - malfunction and
warning messages ..................................................219
COOLANT (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 220
Coolant level
Adding...................................................................237Checking ............................................................... 236
Coolant temperature gauge.......................................... 82Coolants ....................................................................287
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity..........................287
Cruise control ............................................................193Cup holder
Center console, front..............................................149Rear bench armrest................................................149
DDeep water
Driving instructions ............................................... 191
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 214
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 214
Display illumination ..................................................... 81Doors............................................................................33Drinking and driving.................................................. 185Drive sensibly - save fuel ............................................ 184Driving instructions ................................................... 184
Brakes.................................................................... 185Pedals .................................................................... 185
Driving off.................................................................. 186EELEC. STABIL PROGR. -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 226
Electronic main key ......................................................24
Changing batteries ................................................ 264Synchronizing remote control ................................ 266
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RRear seats
Split folding backrest............................................. 152
Rear view mirrors
Exterior ................................................................. 75Inside ..................................................................... 74
Rear window sunshade .............................................. 146Replacing wiper blade insert ...................................... 268Reserve key .................................................................25Roof rack ..........................................................................270SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag .............................. 69
Seat belts .................................................................... 55
Fastening ................................................................ 57Unfastening ........................................................... 59Warning lamp......................................................... 212
Seat belts and integrated restraint system ................... 55Service indicator
See flexible service system (FSS) ...........................105
Setting the audio volume........................................... 104Shelf below rear window ............................................ 228Sliding/pop-up roof .................................................... 143
Emergency operation ............................................ 267opening and closing................................................. 30Synchronizing ...................................................... 144
Snow chains ............................................................... 190Spare parts service ..................................................... 278Spare wheel ....................................................... 229, 241SRS indicator lamp ..................................................... 210Starting and turning off the engine ............................. 174STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 221
Steering lock .............................................................. 172Storage compartment
Trunk floor ............................................................ 229
Storage compartments
Center console ....................................................... 148Glove box ............................................................... 148
Stowing things in the vehicle ..................................... 228Sun visors ................................................................. 146Supplemental restraint system (SRS)............................63Synchronizing remote control..................................... 266
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