Rear window defroster
Activating/deactivating
The rear window defroster has a high current draw. You should therefore switch it off as soon as the rear window is clear. Otherwise, the rear window defroster switches off automatically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear window defroster may switch off.
■ Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock .
■ Press the 
button.
The indicator lamp in the 
button
lights
up or goes out.
Problems with the rear window defroster
See also:
Engine oil
Notes on the oil level
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 l) of oil over a
distance of 600 miles (1000 km). The oil
consumption may be higher than this when
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Important safety notes
WARNING
Functions relevant to safety are restricted or
no longer available if:
• the engine is not running.
• the brake system or the power steering is
malfunctioning.
• there is a malfunction i ...
Panic alarm
► To activate: press button 1
for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the indicator lamp
flashes.
► To deactivate: press button 1
again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey i ...