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Gear selector lever
........................102
Kickdown ....................................... 104
Kickdown (manual shift program)
..108
Manual shift program ..................... 107
One-touch gearshifting ..................105
Program mode indicator ................105
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program) ..............105
Program mode selector switch
(manual shift program) ..................107
Shifting procedure ......................... 102
Steering wheel gearshift control .... 106
Transmission position indicator ..... 103
Transmission positions .................. 103
AUX socket ........................................ 158
Axle oils .............................................. 297B
Backrest see Seats


Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 247
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 206
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 59
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................69
Replacing ....................................... 264
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 278
Charging ........................................ 279
Jump starting ................................. 280
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 245
Bead (tire) .......................................... 206
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Brake Assist System
see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 182
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 239
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 219
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 238Brakes
................................................ 210
High-performance brake system .... 212
Parking brake ................................ 100
Warning lamp .................................

252
Break-in period .................................. 176
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ...22
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for .............20
Calls (phone) ...................................... 125
Can holders see Cup holders


Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 296
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 221
Center console ..................................... 31
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 71, 123
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 67
Locking/unlocking from inside ........ 71
SmartKey ......................................... 66
Central locking/unlocking switch .....71
Certification label .............................. 288
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 37
Child safety locks (rear doors) ......... 56
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 55
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off ................................ 41
Infant and child restraint systems .... 53
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 55
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 41
Override switch ................................ 56
Safety notes ..................................... 52
Tether anchorage points .................. 54
Top tether ........................................ 54
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX)
see Children in the vehicle Index
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Ignition
........................................... 76, 97
Immobilizer .......................................... 62
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning

Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle .............................. 70
Instrument cluster ......................28, 108
Illumination .................................... 109
Lamps ............................................ 251
Multifunction display .....................111
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off ............................ 123
Front ................................................ 91
Front reading lamps ......................... 92
Rear ........................................... 91, 92
Rear reading lamps .......................... 92
Interior rear view mirror .....................84
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 84
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping ............................. 93
Rain sensor ...................................... 93
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type)
see Children in the vehicle J
Jack ..................................................... 225
Jump starting ..................................... 280K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of ............................................. 70
Replacing

......................................... 70Unlocking/locking manually ..........
261
Valet locking .................................... 75
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp .......................... 69
Checking batteries ........................... 69
Factory setting

........................... 67, 69
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 69
Global locking (SmartKey) ................ 67
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 69
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 67
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO .....68
Locking/unlocking ........................... 66
Loss of ............................................. 70
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 241
Opening, trunk ................................. 72
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof ........................... 96
Opening and closing the windows .... 96
Remote control ................................ 66
Replacing ......................................... 70
Replacing batteries ........................ 264
Restoring to factory setting ....... 67, 69
Selective setting ........................ 67, 69
Starter switch positions ................... 76
KEYLESS-GO
Starter switch positions ................... 76
Kickdown ........................................... 104
Kickdown (manual shift program) ... 108
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ...........206
Knee bag .............................................. 40 L
Labels
Certification ................................... 288
Emission control information

......... 289
Tire and Loading Information
placard ........................................... 193
Tire inflation pressure ....................185
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ........................ 87
Front .............................................. 26710
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Messages in the multifunction
display
........................................... 247
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 28, 252
Brakes ........................................... 252
Coolant .......................................... 257
Distance warning
lamp .............................. 131, 137, 256
Engine malfunction .................. 28, 257
ESP ®
........................................ 28, 255
Fog lamps ........................................ 89
Front passenger front air bag
off ...................................... 31, 41, 260
Fuel tank reserve ..................... 29, 256
High-beam headlamps ...............28, 90
Instrument cluster .........................251
Low-beam headlamps ................ 28, 87
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ........................ 259
Seat belt telltale ................28, 48, 253
SRS .......................................... 36, 254
Turn signals ..................................... 28
Language, selecting ..........................120
LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 248
Replacing bulbs ............................. 267
Light alloy wheels, cleaning .............220
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ................................................ 86
Daytime running lamp mode ............88
Exterior ............................................ 87
Interior ............................................. 91
Limp-home mode .............................. 108
Load index (tires) ......................202, 206
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting ................................. 121
Lock button
Outside door handle (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 69Locking the vehicle

KEYLESS-GO .................................... 67
Manually ........................................ 262
SmartKey ......................................... 66
Loss of
Key .................................................. 70
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 288
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 87
Exterior lamp switch ........................ 87
Indicator lamp .................................. 28
Replacing bulbs ............................. 267
Switching on .................................... 87
Lubricants .......................................... 296
Luggage box ...................................... 227
Lumbar support ................................... 79 M
Maintenance ........................................ 20
Maintenance System Service indicator display

................215
Service indicator message ............. 214
Service term exceeded ..................215
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................ 87
Manual shift program .......................107
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight .....206
Maximum load rating (tires) .............206
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 207
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 158
Memory function ................................. 85
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel
Mirrors .................................................. 84
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 84
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 85
Exterior rear view mirrors ................ 84
Interior rear view mirror ................... 84 Index
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Children in the vehicle
.....................52
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 55
Fastening the seat belts ...................
47
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 41, 260
Infant and child restraint systems .... 53
Introduction ..................................... 36
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 55
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 41
PRE-SAFE ®
....................................... 49
Seat belts .................................. 39, 45
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................ 41
Self-test ........................................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 111
Oil, oil level see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting .....................105
Operating safety .................................. 21
Ornamental moldings, cleaning .......218
Outside temperature see Displays
Overhead control panel ......................33 P
Paintwork, cleaning ..........................217
Paintwork code ................................. 289
Panic alarm .......................................... 57
Parcel net ........................................... 157
Parking ............................................... 100
Parktronic system ..........................139
Parking and standing lamp
Replacing bulbs

............................. 267
Parking brake .................................... 100
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 239
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors ................ 85
Transmission position .................... 103
Parktronic system
Cleaning system sensors ...............219
Malfunction .................................... 142 Minimum distance .........................
141
Sensor range ................................. 140
Switching on/off

........................... 141
System sensors ............................. 140
Warning indicators ................... 27, 141
Parts service ...................................... 288
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Pedals ................................................. 210
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 220
Power assistance .............................. 210
Power outlets .................................... 163
Power seats see Seats
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Operation ....................................... 152
Synchronizing ................................ 154
Power washer .................................... 217
Power windows ................................... 94
Cleaning ......................................... 219
Operation ......................................... 94
Rear door window, override
switch .............................................. 56
Synchronizing .................................. 95
Practical hints ................................... 224
PRE-SAFE ®
............................................ 49
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 229
Problems
While driving .................................... 99
With vehicle ..................................... 22
With wipers ...................................... 94
Product information ............................19
Production options weight ...............207
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program ................105
Manual shift program ..................... 107
Proximity key
see Key, SmartKey
PSI (air pressure unit) ....................... 207 Index
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Vehicle equipment
i This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual. Occupant safety
Introduction
In this section you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint systems are:
R Seat belts
R Child restraints
R Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
(LATCH) also known as ISOFIX
Additional
protection potential is provided by:
R Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with
- Air bags
- Air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
- Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) for
seat belts
- Seat belt force limiter
R NECK-PRO active front head restraints
R Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE
®
)
R Air bag system components with
-Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
- Front passenger seat with Occupant
Classification System (OCS)
Although the systems are independent, their
protective

functions work in conjunction with
each other. G
Warning!
Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to

the restraint systems no longer functioning
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not
tamper with electronic components or their
software.
i See “Children in the vehicle”
(Y page 52) for information on
R infants and children traveling with you in
the vehicle
R restraint systems for infants and children SRS indicator lamp
The SRS system conducts a self-test when
the ignition is switched on and in regular
intervals while the engine is running. This
facilitates detection of system malfunctions.
The SRS indicator lamp + in the
instrument cluster comes on when the
ignition is switched on. It goes out no later
than

a few seconds after the engine has been
started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the SRS indicator lamp
+ is not lit while the engine is running. 36
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Infant and child restraint systems
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 52.
We recommend all infants and children be
properly restrained at all times while the
vehicle is in motion.
All
lap/shoulder belts except the driver’s seat
belt have special seat belt retractors for
secure fastening of child restraints.
To fasten a child restraint, follow the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions for
mounting.
To activate the special seat belt retractor:
X Pull the shoulder belt out completely and
let it retract.
During seat belt retraction, a ratcheting
sound can be heard to indicate that the
special seat belt retractor is activated.
The seat belt is now locked.
X Push down on child restraint to take up any
slack.
To deactivate the special seat belt retractor:
X Release the seat belt buckle and let the
seat belt retract completely.
The

seat belt can then again be used in the
usual manner. G
Warning!
Never release the seat belt buckle while the
vehicle
is in motion, since the special seat belt
retractor will be deactivated.
i Information on child seats with mounting
fittings for tether anchorages
(Y page 54).
For information on LATCH-type (ISOFIX)
child seat anchors ( Y page 55).
The use of infant or child restraints is required
by law in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, the U.S. territories and all
Canadian provinces.
Infants and small children should be seated
in an appropriate infant or child restraint
system. They must be properly secured in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for the child restraint. All infant
or child restraint systems must comply with
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.
A statement by the child restraint
manufacturer of compliance with these
standards can be found on the instruction
label on the restraint and in the instruction
manual provided with the restraint.
When using any infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat, make sure to
carefully read and follow all manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
Please read and observe warning labels
affixed to the inside of the vehicle and to
infant or child restraints.
G
Warning!
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Thus, we strongly recommend that
children

be placed in the rear seats whenever
possible. Regardless of seating position,
children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an appropriate
infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster
seat recommended for the size and weight of
the child.
The infant or child restraint must be properly
secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, the seat
belt and top tether strap, or lower anchors and
top tether strap, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should always
sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. Occupant safety
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Top tether straps enable an additional
connection to be made between child
restraint systems secured with LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) anchors and rear seats. This can
further reduce the risk of injury.
X
Remove anchorage ring cover : from the
anchorage ring of the seat on which a child
seat is to be installed.
X Store anchorage ring cover : in a
convenient place (e.g. glove box). X
Guide top tether strap ? between the
head restraint and top of the seat backrest.
The head restraint must be positioned such
that top tether strap ? can pass freely
between the head restraint and top of the
seat backrest.
X Make sure top tether strap ? is not
twisted.
X Securely fasten hook =, which is part of
top tether strap ?, to anchorage ring ;.
X For safety, make sure hook = is attached
to anchorage ring ; beyond the safety
catch, as illustrated. Once hook
= is attached, the child restraint
itself can be secured.
X Install the child restraint system and
tighten top tether strap ? according to the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
After removing the child restraint system and
top tether strap ?:
X Reinstall anchorage ring cover :.
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) G
Observe Safety notes, see page 52. G
Warning!
Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts. Position
shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not
face or neck.
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height where
a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a
booster.
Install child seat according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
The child seat must be firmly attached to both
anchors.
An incorrectly mounted child seat may come
loose during an accident which could result in
serious injury or death to the child.
Damaged or impact damaged child seats or
child seat mounting fittings must be replaced.
Each rear seat has two LATCH-type (ISOFIX)
anchors for the installation of a LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) child seat with matching mounting
fittings.
Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may
also be used and can be installed using the
vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child seat
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
The LATCH-type (ISOFIX) anchors are
covered with upholstery blends. Occupant safety
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Information sign
: indicates the position of
anchor ;.
X Fold the upholstery blend upward to access
anchors ;.
X Install a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
A rigid connection between the child seat
and the body of the vehicle is established.
Child safety Child safety locks
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 52. G
Warning!
Children could open a rear door from the
inside. This may cause serious personal injury
or an accident. Therefore, secure the rear
doors with the child safety locks whenever
children are riding in the back seats of the
vehicle.
The child safety locks on the rear doors
enable you to secure each rear door
individually. You cannot open a secured rear
door from the inside. You can open the rear
door from the outside when the vehicle is
unlocked. X
Securing: Press the lever up in direction of
arrow :.
X Check to make sure the child safety locks
are working properly.
X Releasing: Press the lever down in
direction of arrow ;.
Override switch G
Observe Safety notes, see page 52.
You can disable the rear door window
operation and the 12V power outlet in the
rear center console for added safety. This can
be useful, for instance, when you have
children riding in the rear passenger
compartment. G
Warning!
Activate the override switch when children
are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The
children may otherwise injure themselves,
e.g. by becoming trapped in the rear door
window opening. 56
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