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149 Climate control
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Rear window defroster
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 2.
To select:
Press the F button in the control panel of the
automatic air conditioner. The indicator lamp in the
button illuminates.
To c a nc el:
Press the F button in the control panel of the
automatic air conditioner. The indicator lamp in the
button goes out.Notes:
Heavy accumulation of snow and ice should be removed
before activating the defroster.
The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power.
To keep the battery drain to a minimum, turn off the
defroster as soon as the rear window is clear.
The defroster is automatically turned off after
approximately 6–17 minutes of operation depending on
the outside temperature and vehicle speed.
If several power consumers are turned on
simultaneously, or the battery is only partially charged,
it is possible that the defroster will automatically turn
itself off. When this happens, the indicator lamp inside
the switch starts blinking.
As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the
defroster automatically turns itself back on.
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Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets 1Air volume control for center air outlets
To open: Turn the thumbwheel upward.
2Center air outlet, left, adjustable
3Center air outlet, right, adjustable
Note:
The air temperature can be set on the control panel (see
page 142) using the temperature wheels for the left and
right compartments separately.
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151 Interior equipment
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Power windows
The control panel is located on the driver’s door.
The switches for the respective windows are located on
the passenger and the rear doors.Switches for:
1left, front
2right, front
3left, rear
4right, rear
5Switches for rear door window override,
see page 153
Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2.
Opening the windows:
Press the switch to resistance point.
Closing the windows:
Pull the switch to resistance point.
Release switch when window is in desired position.
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166 Interior equipment
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Cup holder next to the armrest
Place cup holder bracket (1) into recess.
If the cup holder is no longer in use, it can for example,
be stored in the storage compartment below the armrest
or in storage pouch on the door panel.Caution!
Remove cup holder before traveling. Place only
containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills.
Do not fill containers to a height where the contents
could spill during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot
liquids.
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302 Engine compartment
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Hood
To o pen :
To unlock the hood, pull release lever (1) under the
driver’s side of the instrument panel.
Caution!
To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood, open
the hood only with wipers in the parked position.Lift hood up slightly. Pull safety hook (2) in direction of
arrow and open hood.
To c l o s e :
Lower hood and let it drop into lock from a height of
approximately 0.7 ft. (20 cm).
To avoid hood damage, please make sure that hood is
fully closed. If not, repeat closing procedure. Do not
push down on hood to attempt to fully close it.
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329 Exterior lamps
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1Securing screw
2Head lamp trim panel
3Headlamp
4Headlamp-securing screwTo r e m ove h e a d l a mp :
Unscrew securing screws (1) and remove head lamp
trim panel (2) and seal.
Unscrew headlamp-securing screws (4) and remove
headlamp (3).
Vehicle with brush guard (MB Accessory):
The brush guard must be lowered before the headlamp
bulbs can be replaced, see page 182.
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331 Exterior lamps
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Bulbs for low and high beam
H4 60 / 55W 12V
Remove protection cover (5) and pull off electrical
connector (6).
Unclip retainer spring (8) and take out bulb (9).
Insert new bulb so that the base locates in the recess on
the holder.
Clip in retainer spring (8), plug the electrical
connector (6) onto the bulb (9) and press on protection
cover (5).
Bulbs for parking and standing lamp
T 4W 12V
Pull off electrical connector (6) from the bulb (10).
Push bulb (10) into socket, turn counterclockwise and
remove.
Insert new bulb (10) in socket, push in and turn
clockwise until it clicks in.
Plug electrical connector (6) onto the bulb (10).To reinstall headlamp:
Insert headlamp (3) and screw in headlamp-securing
screws (4).
Install head lamp trim panel (2) and seal and screw in
securing screws (1).
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Fog lamp, front
1Securing screw
2Fog lamp trim panel
3Fog lamp
4Fog lamp-securing screw
5Fog lamp adjustment screwTo r e m ove fo g l a mp :
Unscrew securing screws (1) and remove fog lamp trim
panel (2).
Unscrew fog lamp-securing screws (4) and remove fog
lamp (3).
Note:
Do not turn fog lamp adjustment screw (5). In this case
fog lamp must be adjusted.
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