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Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 52 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems Supplemental restraint system (SRS) Airbags are intended as a supplement to seat belts. Airbags alone cannot protect as well as airbags plus seat belts in impacts for which the airbags were designed to operate, and do not afford any protection whatsoever in crashes for which the airbags are not designed to deploy. The SRS uses two crash severity levels (thresholds) to activate either the Emergency Tensioning Retractor (ETR) or front airbag or both. Activation depends on the direction and severity of the impact exceeding the preset thresholds and whether the seat belt is fastened. Seat belt fastened • first threshold exceeded: ETR activates • second threshold exceeded: airbag also activates Seat belt not fastened • first threshold exceeded: airbag activates, but not ETR Driver and passenger systems operate independently of each other. Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) The seat belts are equipped with emergency tensioning retractors. These tensioning retractors are located in each belt's inertia reel and become operationally ready with the key in steering lock position 1 or 2. The emergency tensioning retractors are designed to activate only when the seat belts are fastened during frontal and front-angled impacts and rear impacts exceeding the first threshold of the SRS and in rear impacts exceeding a preset severity level. They remove slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body restricting its forward movement as much as possible. In cases of other frontal impacts, roll-overs, certain side impacts, rear collisions or other accidents without sufficient frontal or rear impact forces, the emergency tensioning retractors will not be activated. The driver and passenger will then be protected by the fastened seat belts and inertia reel in the usual manner. For seat belt and emergency tensioning retractor safety guidelines see page 60.

Section	Page
Introduction	8
Introduction (null) Operator’s manual	9
Where to find it	14
Instruments and controls	19
Instruments and controls (null) Center console	21
Overhead control panel	22
Operation	25
Operation (null) Remote control with folding master key	25
Start lock-out	27
General notes on the central locking system	27
Central locking system	28
Remote control	28
Locking and unlocking with remote control	29
Choosing global or selective mode on remote control	29
Panic button	30
Doors	31
P72.10-2154-26	31
Central locking switch	33
Automatic central locking	34
Emergency unlocking in case of accident	35
Trunk	36
P88.50-2065-26	36
Emergency release for trunk lid	38
Antitheft alarm system	38
Tow-away alarm	40
Seats	41
Head restraints:Removal	43
Seat heater	45
Seat belts and integrated restraint system	47
Seat belts	47
Seat belt nonusage warning system	48
Fastening of seat belts	49
Unfastening of seat belts	51
Operation	51
BabySmart	54
Self-test BabySmart	54
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)	55
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR)	55
Airbags	56
P91.60-2212-26	56
Front airbags	59
Side impact airbags	59
Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag	63
Infant and child restraint systems	65
Adjusting telescoping steering column	67
Rear view mirrors	68
Inside rear view mirror	68
Exterior rear view mirrors	69
Instrument cluster	71
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster	73
Function indicator lamp on the center console	73
Additional function indicator lamps (in the odometer display)	74
Instrument cluster:Activating	75
Instrument lamps	75
Display illumination	75
Coolant temperature gauge	76
Outside temperature indicator	76
Trip Odometer	77
Clock	77
Tachometer	77
Flexible service system (FSS)	78
Checking engine oil level	80
Engine oil consumption	81
Exterior lamp switch	82
Daytime running lamps	83
Headlamp cleaning system	83
Combination switch	84
Windshield wipers smear	86
Blocked windshield wipers	86
Hazard warning flasher switch	86
Climate control	87
Basic setting – heater	89
Basic setting – air conditioner	89
Special settings	90
Defogging windows	90
Economy	91
Climate control - OFF	91
Rear window defroster	91
Air recirculation	92
Residual engine heat utilization (	92
Dust Filter	93
Audio and telephone, operation	94
Operating safety	94
Operating and display elements	95
Anti-theft system	96
Entering the code number	97
Button and soft key operation	97
Operation	98
Switching on and off	98
Setting the audio volume	98
Audio functions	98
Bass	98
Treble	98
Balance	99
Centering all audio functions	99
Radio mode	100
Selecting radio mode	100
Selecting the band	100
Manual tuning	100
Seek tuning	100
Scan tuning	101
Station memory	101
Storing stations	101
Retrieving a station from memory	101
Direct frequency input (AM and FM only)	101
Cassette mode	102
Playing cassettes	102
Cassette eject	103
Track selection	103
Track search forwards/backwards	103
Fast forward/reverse	104
Scanning	104
DolbyNR	104
CD mode	105
General notes on CD mode	105
CD changer installed	106
Loading/emptying the CD magazine	106
Playing CDs	106
Skipping tracks forwards/backwards	107
Fast forward/reverse	107
Scanning	107
Random play/repeat function	108
Direct track selection	108
Telephone operation	109
Switching the telephone on and off	109
Entering telephone number and starting dialing process	109
Calling up the phone book	109
Switching between name search and number search	110
Searching and selecting phone book entries by name	110
Searching and selecting phone book entries by number	110
Placing a call	110
Manual repeat dialing (redial)	110
Accepting incoming call in telephone mode	110
Accepting incoming call in tape, CD or radio mode	111
Terminating call	111
Component malfunctions	111
Power windows	112
Express opening of door windows	112
Interior lighting	113
Night security illumination	113
Sun visors with vanity mirror	114
Interior	114
Cup holder and glove box	115
Cup holder	115
Glove box	115
Storage compartments	116
Storage compartment in center console	116
Storage compartment in armrest	116
Ashtrays	117
Coin holder	117
Lighter	118
Parcel net in passenger footwell	119
Shelf behind roll bars	119
Cellular telephone	119
Garage door opener	120
Retractable hardtop	123
P65.10-2090-26	124
Lowering Hardtop	124
Raising Hardtop	126
Wind screen	128
Installation	128
Luggage cover	129
Driving	131
Driving (null) Radio and telephone	131
Telephones and two-way radio	131
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)	132
Maintenance	132
Tele Aid	133
System self-check	133
Tele Aid:Emergency calls	134
Tele Aid:Initiating an emergency call manually	135
P54.30-3045-26	135
Tele Aid:Roadside Assistance	136
Tele Aid:Information	137
Remote door unlock	139
Stolen vehicle tracking services	139
Catalytic converter	141
Emission control	142
Steering lock	143
Starting and turning off the engine	145
Before starting	145
Starting	145
Turning off	145
Manual transmission	146
Automatic transmission	147
Driving	148
Accelerator position	148
Stopping	149
Maneuvering	149
Automatic transmission:Selector lever positions	150
Gear selection for special circumstances	151
Automatic transmission:Program mode selector switch	154
Emergency Operation (Limp Home Mode)	155
Parking brake	156
Driving instructions	157
Drive sensibly – Save Fuel	157
Drinking and driving	157
Pedals	157
Power assistance	158
Brakes	158
Driving off	159
Parking	159
Tires	160
Snow chains	163
Winter driving instructions	163
Anticorrosion / antifreeze	164
Block heater	165
Deep water	165
Passenger compartment	165
Traveling abroad	165
Cruise control	166
Brake assist system (BAS)	169
Antilock brake system (ABS)	171
Electronic stability program (ESP)	173
ESP (Electronic stability program):Synchronizing	174
ESP (Electronic stability program):Control switch	175
What you should know at the gas station	177
Check regularly and before a long trip	179
Instrument cluster display	181
Instrument cluster display (null) On-board diagnostic system	181
Brake warning lamp	182
Brake pad wear indicator lamp	183
Seat belt nonusage warning lamp	183
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp	183
Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning	184
Electronic stability program (ESP) — warning lamp	184
BAS / ESP malfunction indicator lamp	184
ABS malfunction indicator lamp	185
Telescoping steering column warning lamp	185
Low engine coolant level warning lamp	186
Low windshield and headlamp washer system fluid level warning lamp	186
Low engine oil level warning lamp	187
Charge indicator lamp	187
Exterior lamp failure indicator lamp	188
Additional function indicator lamps (in the odometer display)	188
Malfunction and indicator lamp in the centerconsole	188
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp	188
Practical hints	191
Practical hints (null) Stowing things in the vehicle	191
Fuses	191
Hood	193
Automatic transmission fluid level	195
Checking engine oil level	196
Coolant level	197
Adding coolant	197
Windshield and headlamp washer system	198
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio	198
Air pump, spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment	199
Vehicle jack	200
Wheels	201
Tire replacement	201
Rotating wheels	202
Spare wheel	203
Spare wheel bolts	204
Changing wheels	205
Inflating the collapsible spare tire	210
Storing spare wheel in wheel well	211
Tire inflation pressure	212
Battery	213
Battery recycling	214
Battery	215
Towing the vehicle	217
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking	220
Exterior lamps	221
Exterior lamps:Replacing bulbs	221
Headlamp assembly	222
P82.10-2352-26	222
Exterior lamps:Low and high beam	223
Xenon bulb for low beam	223
Parking, standing and turn signal lamp	224
P82.10-2354-26	224
Taillamp assemblies	225
Exterior lamps:Side marker lamp, front	226
High mounted stop lamp	226
Changing batteries in the remote control	227
P80.30-2094-26	227
Synchronizing remote control	228
Emergency engine shut-down	229
Raising hardtop manually	229
Replacing wiper blade insert	234
P82.30-2037-26	234
Antenna	235
Manual release of fuel filler flap	235
Vehicle care	237
Vehicle care (null) Power washer	238
Paintwork, painted body components	238
Tar stains	238
Engine cleaning	239
Vehicle washing	239
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses	240
Window cleaning	240
Rear window cleaning	240
Wiper blades	241
Light alloy wheels	241
Instrument cluster	241
Steering wheel and gear selector lever	242
Cup holder	242
Hard plastic trim items	242
Plastic and rubber parts	242
Headliner and shelf behind roll bars	242
Upholstery	242
Seat belts	243
Technical data	245
Technical data (null) Warranty coverage	245
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet	245
Identification labels	246
P62.10-2022-26	246
Layout of poly-V-belt drive	248
P13.20-2008-26	248
Technical data	251
Rims – Tires	252
Electrical system	254
Weights	254
Main Dimensions	254
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities	255
Engine oils	257
Engine oil additives	257
Air conditioner refrigerant	257
Brake fluid	257
Premium unleaded gasoline	258
Fuel requirements	258
Gasoline additives	259
Coolants	259
Consumer information	261
Uniform tire quality grading	261

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Index

Supplemental restraint system (SRS)

Airbags are intended as a supplement to seat belts.

Airbags alone cannot protect as well as airbags plus

seat belts in impacts for which the airbags were

designed to operate, and do not afford any protection

whatsoever in crashes for which the airbags are not

designed to deploy.

The SRS uses two crash severity levels (thresholds) to

activate either the Emergency Tensioning Retractor

(ETR) or front airbag or both. Activation depends on the

direction and severity of the impact exceeding the

preset thresholds and whether the seat belt is fastened.

Seat belt fastened

•

first threshold exceeded:

ETR activates

•

second threshold exceeded:

airbag also activates

Seat belt not fastened

•

first threshold exceeded:

airbag activates, but not ETR

Driver and passenger systems operate independently of

each other.

Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR)

The seat belts are equipped with emergency tensioning

retractors. These tensioning retractors are located in

each belt’s inertia reel and become operationally ready

with the key in steering lock position 1 or 2.

The emergency tensioning retractors are designed to

activate only when the seat belts are fastened during

frontal and front-angled impacts and rear impacts

exceeding the first threshold of the SRS and in rear

impacts exceeding a preset severity level. They remove

slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit

more snugly against the body restricting its forward

movement as much as possible.

In cases of other frontal impacts, roll-overs, certain side

impacts, rear collisions or other accidents without

sufficient frontal or rear impact forces, the emergency

tensioning retractors will not be activated. The driver

and passenger will then be protected by the fastened

seat belts and inertia reel in the usual manner.

For seat belt and emergency tensioning retractor safety

guidelines see page 60.