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Installation of infant and child restraint systems
The anchorage rings (1) are located on the back side of 
rear backrests.Prior to installing a tether strap, fold backrest forward 
(page 215), guide tether strap through head restraints 
and rear shelf. Be carefully that the tether strap is not 
twisted.
Fold backrest back until it locks in place.
Fold up the anchorage rings (2).
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Wa r n i n g !
Always lock backrest in its upright position when 
rear seat bench is occupied by passengers, or the 
extended cargo area is not in use. Check for secure 
locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest. 
     
        
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To install a “LATCH” type child seat, the mounts (1) 
must be folded forward until they lock in place. To do so, 
grip inner side of mounts and fold forward. Install child 
seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and 
left side mounting fittings (1).
To fold mounts (1) back, press down button (2) on each 
mount and return mount into its catch.
Non-“LATCH” type child seats may also be used and are 
capable of being installed using the vehicle’s seat belt 
system. Install child seat according to the 
manufacturer’s instructions.
Wa r n i n g !
The “LATCH” mounting fittings are intended for 
children up to 22 kg (50 lbs) in weight.Children too big for child restraint systems must 
ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position 
shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or 
neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve 
proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs. to 
the point where a lap / shoulder belt fits properly 
without one.Before installing the child seat, make sure the 
mounting fittings (1) are folded out and locked in 
place.Install child seat according to manufacturer’s 
instructions.The child seat must be firmly attached in the right 
and left side mounting fittings (1).An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose 
during an accident.Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child 
seat mounting fittings must be replaced.Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, 
even if the children are secured in a child restraint 
system. 
     
        
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Steering wheel adjustment (manual)Unlocking:
Pull handle (1) out to its stop.
Adjusting:
Move steering wheel to the desired position.
Locking:
Push handle (1) in until it engages.
Important!
Do not drive the vehicle until you have properly locked 
the steering column.
See “STEERING WHEEL ADJUST” on page 308 for 
malfunction and warning messages in the multifunction 
display. 
Wa r n i n g !
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or 
driving without the adjustment locked could cause 
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
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Steering wheel adjustment (electrical)
(optional)
To adjust the steering wheel position, turn the electronic 
key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. With the driver’s 
door open, the steering wheel can also be operated with 
the electronic key removed or in starter switch 
position 0.The switch is located on the driver’s door.
1Steering column, lengthen or shorten column
Move the switch to the front or rear.
2Steering column, height
Move the switch up or down.
Note:
The steering wheel adjustment can be stored together 
with the seat and exterior mirror adjustment.
See page 93 for notes on the memory function.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could 
cause the driver to lose the control of the vehicle.When leaving the vehicle always remove the 
electronic key from the starter switch and lock your 
vehicle.The steering wheel adjustment feature can also be 
operated with the driver’s door open. Do not leave 
children unattended in the vehicle, or with access 
to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle 
equipment may cause serious personal injury. 
     
        
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seepage99
Reset knob for trip odometer, see page 101 and 
individual settings, see page 121
2Tachometer
3Speedometer
4Left turn signal indicator lamp, see combination 
switch on page 148
5Electronic stability program (ESP) warning lamp, 
see page 288
6Indicator lamp without function. It illuminates with 
the electronic key in starter switch position 2. It 
should go out when the engine is running.
7Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination 
switch on page 148
8Indicator lamp without function. It illuminates with 
the electronic key in starter switch position 2. It 
should go out when the engine is running.9Multifunction display, see page 102
Malfunction and warning messages in the 
multifunction display, see page 290
10Trip odometer, see page 101 and 106
11Main odometer, see page 106
12Display for program mode and gear range 
indicators, page 249
13Malfunction/warning message memory, 
seepage119
14Outside temperature indicator, see page 100
15Digital clock
To set the time, see individual settings on page 121
16Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp, see page 286 
     
        
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The instrument cluster is activated by:
•Opening the door
1.
•Pressing button (1) on the instrument cluster
1.
•Turning the electronic key in starter switch to 
position 1 or 2.
•Switching on the exterior lamps.
Instrument cluster illumination
The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or 
brightened automatically to suit daylight lighting 
conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will also be 
adjusted when the vehicle’s exterior lamps are switched 
on.
1 The instrument cluster is activated for approximately 30 seconds.
Display illumination, changing basic settings for driving 
at dusk or in darkness:
Rotate adjusting knob (1) clockwise – instrument lamp 
intensity increases.
Rotate adjusting knob (1) counterclockwise – 
instrument lamp intensity decreases.
Note:
It is not possible to select a basic brightness setting in 
daylight – the intensity is adjusted automatically. 
     
        
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2“SETTINGS” – the individual setting menu 
“INSTRUMENT CLUSTER” can be called up in this 
options menu.
Pressing buttonæ orç on the multifunction 
steering wheel controls the selection marker.
3“SET TIME HOURS:”
1
4“SET TIME MINUTES”
1
5“12/24 O‘CLOCK” – the unit set is displayed in the 
instrument cluster display
6“TEMP. INDICATOR” – the unit set is displayed in 
the outside temperature display, in the instrument 
cluster and in the automatic air conditioner display.
7“DISPLAY VALUES IN” – the unit set is displayed in 
the multifunction display (except speedometer).
8“TEXT” – sets the language used in the 
multifunction display1 Only vehicles without COMAND.
Vehicles with COMAND, see separate operator’s manual.
9“SELECT DISPLAY” – The selection “SPEED DISP.” 
respectively “OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE” is 
permanently displayed in the multifunction display. 
“SPEED DISP.” can be used to display, for instance, 
the present speed in km/h if the setting menu (7) 
“DISPLAY VALUES IN” is set to indicate km.
10See page 127 for instructions on returning the 
individual setting menu “INSTRUMENT CLUSTER” 
to the factory setting.
11Acknowledgment.
Note:
Vehicles with COMAND:
For setting clock and speedometer units, see separate 
COMAND operator’s manual. 
     
        
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“VEHICLE” (audio and central locking system)
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