
Contents
Soft top.............................................. 244
Opening and closing the soft top . 244
Driving systems ................................. 255
Cruise control............................... 255
Parktronic system
(Parking assist)*........................... 260
Loading.............................................. 264
Ski sack*...................................... 264
Loading instructions..................... 268
Useful features .................................. 269
Storage compartments................. 269
Ashtrays ....................................... 273
Cigarette lighter ........................... 274
Electrical outlet in the
rear passenger compartment....... 275
Floormats* ................................... 275
Telephone*................................... 276
Tele Aid ........................................ 277
Garage door opener ..................... 284
Operation ......................................... 289
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)......... 290
Driving instructions............................ 291
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 291
Drinking and driving ..................... 291
Pedals .......................................... 291
Power assistance ......................... 291
Brakes.......................................... 292
Driving off .................................... 294
Parking......................................... 294
Tires ............................................. 295
Hydroplaning................................ 295
Tire traction.................................. 296
Tire speed rating .......................... 296
Winter driving instructions ........... 297
Standing water............................. 298
Passenger compartment.............. 299
Driving abroad.............................. 299
Control and operation
of radio transmitters .................... 299
Catalytic converter....................... 300
Emission control .......................... 300
Coolant temperature.................... 301
At the gas station .............................. 302
Refueling...................................... 302
Check regularly and
before a long trip ......................... 304
Engine compartment ......................... 305
Hood............................................ 305
Engine oil ..................................... 306
Transmission fluid level................ 309
Coolant ........................................ 310
Battery ......................................... 311
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 312
Tires and wheels................................ 313
Important guidelines .................... 313
Tire care and maintenance........... 314
Direction of rotation..................... 316
Loading the vehicle...................... 316
Recommended
tire inflation pressure................... 322
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 324
Tire labeling ................................. 326
Load identification ....................... 330
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN)............................................. 330
Maximum tire load ....................... 332
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 332