Convenience opening
The convenience opening feature can only be operated using the SmartKey. The SmartKey must be close to the driver's door handle.
You can ventilate the vehicle before you start
driving. To do this, the SmartKey is used to
carry out the following functions
simultaneously:
• unlock the vehicle
• open the side windows
• open the sliding sunroof
• switch on the seat ventilation for the
driver's seat and front-passenger seat
► Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle.
► Press and hold the % button until the side windows and the sliding sunroof are in the desired position.
► To interrupt convenience opening:
release the % button.
See also:
Driving tips
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
■ Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
■ ...
Steering wheel paddle shifters
In the automatic drive program, you can
restrict or derestrict the shift range by using
steering wheel paddle shifters 1 and 2
.
In the manual drive program you can change
gears manually usin ...
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
• service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
• unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalyti ...