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106 Infotainment System
DAB menu
.Traffic program (TP): Turn TP
feature on or off.
. Categories (DAB category):
Selects a station from the list.
The list is displayed in the order
of Information →Pop →Rock →
Classical →Music →All.
. DAB announcements: Enter
the DAB announcements menu,
and then set the list entry of
interest.
Available announcements :
News →Weather →Sports →
Finance →Travel →Event →
Special →Radio Info →
Warning →Traffic →Alarm.
. DAB to DAB linking: Turn the
DAB linking feature on or off
(activate or deactivate the Auto
ensemble linking function).
. DAB to FM linking: Turn the FM
linking feature on or off (activate
or deactivate the Auto linking
DAB-FM function). .
L band: Turn L Band feature on
or off.
When L Band is turned on, the
system will seek/tune the station
to include the L Band frequency
blocks.
. Intellitext: Selects the specially
broadcast text providing
information such as sports
scores, headline news, and
others.
Radio Data System (RDS)
The Radio Data System (RDS) is a
service by FM stations that
considerably makes it easier to find
radio stations with fault-free
reception.
RDS stations are indicated by the
program service name instead of
the broadcasting frequency.
When TP is on, the search will only
include TP supported stations or
stations with EON-TA support.
When TP is off, the search will
include all available stations.
The basic operation such as tuning/
seeking the stations and storing/
selecting presets is the same as for
AM, FM or DAB. Please refer to the
AM, FM or DAB section for more
information.

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Adjust the RDS menu
While listening to the radio, press
MENU to enter the FM Menu.
Turn the TUNE dial to move to the
desired menu item, and then press
MENU to select the relevant item or
to enter the item's detailed menu.
.Traffic program (TP): Turn the
TP feature on or off.
When TP is turned on in the FM
menu, the system will initiate a
TP search in order to tune to the
strongest available TP station.
. RDS: Turn the RDS feature on
or off.
When RDS is turned on, the
program service name of the
current station appears instead
of its frequency.
When RDS is turned off, the
RDS Text will be switched off,
the alternate frequency feature
will not function, and the
frequency will be displayed in
the place of the PSN (PS name). .
Region: Turns the Region
feature on or off.
Only alternative frequencies with
the same regional programmes
are selected.
. Categories (FM category):
Selects a station from the list.
The list is displayed in the order
of Information →Pop →Rock →
Classical →Music →All.
Volume of the traffic
announcements (TA)
While the Traffic Alert is playing, the
Traffic alert volume can be adjusted
by turning the VOLUME dial.
The system will store this setting for
future traffic alerts.
.
Once an alert is completed, the
system volume returns to its
previously set level prior to the
traffic alert.
. If the traffic alert volume is set to
zero during an alert, the next
traffic alert will arrive at the
minimum connection volume
level. .
The same process will apply to
DAB Announcements.
Radio traffic service
(TP : Traffic Program)
Radio traffic service stations are
RDS stations that broadcast
traffic news.
Press MENU > turn the TUNE dial
to select TP > press MENU to turn
the TP feature on or off.
.If the current station is not a
radio traffic service station, then
a search is automatically started
for the next radio traffic service
station.
. Once a radio traffic service
station has been found, "TP " is
displayed in the display screen.
. If the radio traffic service is
switched on, then it is
interrupted for the duration of the
traffic announcement in all
modes.

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Warning (Continued)
On some networks, it may be
necessary for a valid SIM card to
be properly inserted in the mobile
phone.
{Warning
Bear in mind that you can make
and receive calls with the mobile
phone, if it is in a service area
with a sufficiently strong signal.
Under certain circumstances
emergency calls cannot be made
on all mobile phone networks; it is
possible that they cannot be
made when certain network
services and/or telephone
functions are active. You can
enquire about this with the local
network operators.
The emergency call number can
differ depending on the region
and country. Please enquire(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
beforehand about the correct
emergency call number for the
relevant region.
Making an emergency call
Dial the emergency call number
(e.g. 112).
The telephone connection to the
emergency call centre is set up.
Answer when the service personnel
questions you about the emergency.
{Warning
Do not end the call until you are
requested to do so by the
emergency call centre.
Operation
Incoming call
When a phone call comes in on the
connected Bluetooth mobile phone,
the playing track will be cut off and
the phone will ring with the relevant
information displayed.
To receive a call, press
bon the
steering wheel audio control to
move to the Active Call screen or
press - to select Answer to move to
the Active Call screen.
To reject a call, press and hold
$/
con the steering wheel audio
control or press - to select Ignore.

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Text messages
When a Text Message is received
by the connected Bluetooth mobile
phone, the playing track will be cut
off and the phone will display the
relevant information.
.If the sender is registered in the
phone book, the first and last
name are displayed.
. If the number is not stored in the
phone book, the phone number
is displayed.
. The Text Message alert is
displayed as soon as all
information is available.
To display the entire message,
press - directly below the display
labelled “View”. The detail
message screen is now displayed.OnStar System
OnStar Overview
If equipped, this vehicle has a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system
that can connect to a live Advisor
for Emergency, Security, Navigation,
Connection, and Diagnostic
Services.
For safety, some features are
disabled while the vehicle is in
motion.
Control Panel Overview OnStar
Light
The OnStar system status light is
next to the OnStar buttons. If the
status light is :
. Solid Green : The OnStar
system is ready to make calls
. Flashing Green : On a call
. Red : Indicates a problem
. No Light : OnStar subscription
is not active or has expired and
is not functional OnStar Buttons
X(Hands-free calling) button
:
Press to speak to an Advisor
. Make a call, end a call,
or answer an incoming call.
. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling
voice commands.
. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Direction voice commands.
Requires the available Directions
and Connections service plan.
Q(OnStar) button : Press to
connect to an Advisor
. Verify account information or
update contact information.
. Get driving directions. Requires
the available Directions and
Connections service plan.
. Receive On-Demand
Diagnostics for a check on the
vehicle's key operating systems.
. Receive Roadside Assistance.
](Emergency) button : Press to
connect to an Emergency Advisor
. Get help for an emergency.

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.Be a Good Samaritan or
respond to an AMBER Alert.
Get assistance in severe weather or
other crisis and evacuation routes.
OnStar SMS
When the Short Message Service
(SMS) is received by the vehicle,
the pop-up screen with the message
is displayed.
OnStar Welcome
When the user joins and operates
the OnStar service for the first time,
the pop-up screen “Get OnStar
started now. Please, press the
blue button ”is displayed.
OnStar Mobile App Download the
OnStar RemoteLink mobile app to
select Apple
®, Android™, and
BlackBerry®devices to check
vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tyre
pressure; to start the vehicle (if
equipped) or unlock it; or to connect
to an OnStar Advisor.
OnStar Service
Hans-free Calling
Press the
X(Hands-free calling)
button to make a call, end a call,
and answer an incoming call.
Press the
X(Hands-free calling)
button to give OnStar Hands-Free
Calling voice commands.
Press the
X(Hands-free calling)
button to give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Direction voice commands for
automated directions.
OnStar
Press the
Q(OnStar) button to be
connected to a specially trained
OnStar Advisor who can verify
account information and answer
questions about the system.
Emergency
With Automatic Crash Response,
the built-in system can automatically
connect to help in a crash even if
you cannot ask for it.
Press the
](Emergency) button to
connect to an Emergency Advisor. GPS technology is used to identify
the vehicle location and can provide
critical information to emergency
personnel. The Advisor is also
trained to offer critical assistance in
emergency situations.
1.
P(Power) button with
VOLUME dial
. Turn the dial to adjust the
volume.
. Press the button to turn mute
function on/off.
7. BACK button Cancel the input item or return
to the previous screen/menu.
8. MENU button with TUNE dial
. Turn the dial to move the
desired item.
. Press the button to display the
menu screen provided by the
current item or current mode.
10. - (Preset) buttons
. Press any of these buttons to
select the channel linked to that
button.

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Hands-free Calling
Hands-free Calling
.Press the
X(Hands-free calling)
button to enter the OnStar
Main menu.
. Say “Call ”System responds :
“Please say the name or
number to call ”
. Say the entire number without
pausing, including the area
code. System responds : “OK
calling ”.
. If you selects the Cancel or says
“Cancel ”, system goes to the
OnStar Main menu.
. When you call someone by the
some actions (say the name tag,
new number, redial), the calling
OSD is displayed and dialling by
the OnStar 3G Module.
Place a Call Using a Stored
Number
. Press the
X(Hands-free calling)
button to enter the OnStar
Main menu. .
Say “Call .” System
responds : "Call ",
then dial to the nametag's phone
Store a Name Tag for Speed
Dialling
. Press the
X(Hands-free calling)
button to enter the OnStar
Main menu.
. Say “Store ”System responds :
“Please say the number you
would like to store ”
. Say the entire number without
pausing. System responds :
“Please say the name tag ”
. Pick a name tag. System
responds : “About to store
Does that sound
OK? ”
. Say “Yes ”or say “No”to try
again. System responds : “OK,
storing ”
Retrieve My Number
. Press the
X(Hands-free calling)
button to enter the OnStar
Main menu. .
Say “My number .”System
responds : “Your OnStar
Hands-Free Calling number
is,” then says the number.
End a Call
. Press the
X(Hands-free calling)
button, System responds : “Call
ended”
Verify Minutes and Expiration
. Press the
X(Hands-free calling)
button to enter the OnStar
Main menu.
. Say “Minutes ”then “Verify ”to
check how many minutes remain
and their expiration date.
Turn by Turn Directions
OnStar navigation requires the
Directions and Connections
service plan.
Press the
Q(OnStar) button to
receive directions or have them sent
to the vehicle navigation screen,
if equipped.

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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Heating and VentilationSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . 130
Electronic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Air Vents
Adjustable Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . 135
Fixed Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Maintenance
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Air Conditioning Regular Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Climate Control
Systems
Heating and Ventilation
System
Controls for:
. temperature
. air distribution
. fan speed
. demisting and defrosting
. air recirculation .
heated rear window
0Heated
Rear Window 029
Temperature
Adjust the temperature by turning
the knob.
Red: Warm
Blue: Cold
Heating will not be fully effective
until the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distribution
E: To head area via adjustable air
vents.
): To head area and foot well.
[:To foot well, with a small
amount of the air being directed to
windscreen, front door windows and
side air vents.
-: To windscreen and foot well,
with a small amount of the air being
directed to front door windows and
side air vents.
0: To windscreen and front door
windows, with a small amount of the
air being directed to side air vents.

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Air Conditioning Regular
Operation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once
a month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when the
outside temperature is too low.
Service
For optimal cooling performance, it
is recommended to annually check
the climate control system.
.functionality and pressure test
. heating functionality
. leakage check
. check of drive belts
. cleaning of condenser and
evaporator drainage
. performance check

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Starting the Engine
Manual gearbox: Operate clutch
Automatic transmission : Operate
brake and move the selector lever
to P or N
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Turn the key briefly to position 3 and
release : An automatic procedure
operates the starter with a short
delay as long as the engine is
running, see Automatic Starter
Control.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn the key back to
position 0.During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal.
Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
The start of the engine without
additional heaters is possible down
to -25 °C for diesel engines and
-30 °C for petrol engines.
Diesel engines The start of the
engine without additional heaters is
possible down to -25 °C.
Petrol engines The start of the
engine without additional heaters is
possible down to -30 °C.
Required is an engine oil with the
correct viscosity, the correct fuel,
performed services and a
sufficiently charged vehicle battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C, the
automatic transmission requires a
warming phase of approx.
5 minutes.
The selector lever must be in
position P.
Automatic starter control
This function controls the engine
starting procedure. The driver does
not need to hold the key in
position 3.
Once applied, the system will go on
starting automatically until the
engine is running. Because of the
checking procedure, the engine
starts running after a short delay.
Possible reasons for a non-starting
engine:
.
clutch pedal not operated
(manual gearbox)
. time out occurred
Overrun cut-off
The fuel supply is automatically
cut-off during overrun, i.e. when the
vehicle is driven with a gear
engaged but accelerator is released.

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Vehicle Care
General Information
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
End-of-Life Vehicle Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 166
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Headlamps and Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Front Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . 169
Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Side Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . 171 Centre High-Mounted Brake
lamp (CHMBL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Number Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 172
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Instrument Panel Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Electrical System
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Vehicle Tools
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Wheels and Tyres
Wheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Winter Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Tyre Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Tyre Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Tyre Pressure MonitorSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Tread Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Wheel Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Tyre Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Tyre Repair Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Tyre Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Compact Spare Tyre . . . . . . . . . 191
Jump Starting
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197