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4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 142
Function/notes ................................ 52
Warning lamp ................................. 158
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ...................................... 89
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 56
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 53
AdBlue
®
Additive ......................................... 252
Display message ............................ 148
Filling capacity ............................... 252
Important safety notes .................. 251
Low outside temperatures ............. 252
Purity ............................................. 252
Topping up ..................................... 111
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 253
Adjusting the seat ............................... 69
AF (alternative frequency) ................ 177
Air conditioning
Windscreen heating ......................... 88
Air filter (white display message) .... 148
Air vents
Important safety notes .................... 93
Rear ................................................. 94
Setting ............................................. 93
Setting the centre air vents ............. 94
Setting the side air vents ................. 94
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Introduction ..................................... 36
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 32
Airbags
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 37
Important safety guidelines ............. 36
Triggering ......................................... 37
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 56
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 56
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 56
All-wheel drive
Transfer case ................................. 124
Approach/departure angle .............. 121
Aquaplaning ....................................... 117
Ashtray ............................................... 208
Assembly tool
General notes ................................ 210
Radio aerial .................................... 210
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 137
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 137
ASSYST service interval display
Service messages .......................... 216
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 56
Function ........................................... 56
Switching off the alarm .................... 56
Audio AUX jack .................................. 178
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 145
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ...................................... 99
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ............................ 98
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 75
Automatic transmission
Display message ............................ 153
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 103
Drive programs .............................. 104
Driving tips .................................... 103
Emergency running mode .............. 108
Engaging drive position .................. 103
Engaging neutral ............................ 102
Engaging reverse gear ................... 102
Engaging the park position ............ 102
Important safety notes .................. 101
Kickdown ....................................... 104
Manual shifting .............................. 106
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