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Blocking of rear door window operation
If no operation of the rear door windows by switch (for
instance by children) is desired, slide override
switch (3) to the right; the N symbol becomes
visible.
Operation of the rear door windows with the switches
located in the driver’s door is still possible.
Note:
The operation of the rear door lighters and the setting of
the front passenger power seat from the rear is blocked.
See page 206 for lighter and page 80 for power seat
setting passenger position from rear.Synchronizing power windows
If the power supply was interrupted, (battery
disconnected or low), the windows cannot be opened or
closed by the express feature.
To resynchronize the express feature, press j side of
power window switch until the window is completely
closed and hold down for approximately 1 second.
Repeat procedure for each window.
The automatic full opening and closing procedure of the
windows should now be restored.

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Interior lighting
1Left front reading lamp
Press the button to switch the reading lamp on or
off. The left reading lamp (7) in the interior rear
view mirror will be switched on or off.
2Rear interior lights
Press the button to switch the rear passenger
compartment lights on / off.3Right front reading lamp
Press the button to switch the reading lamp on or
off. The right reading lamp (8) in the rear view
mirror will be switched on or off.
4To switch off automatic function:
Press the rocker switch.
The interior lighting remains switched off, even
when centrally unlocking or opening a door or the
electronic key is removed from the starter switch.
5To select automatic function:
Press the rocker switch to the center position.
Interior lamps are switched on in darkness, when
unlocking the vehicle, opening a door or removing
the electronic key from starter switch.
Interior lamps are switched off (soft fade) delayed,
when locking the vehicle, closing the doors or
inserting the electronic key in starter switch.
However, there will be no delay when the electronic
key is in starter switch position 2.
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The time delay for the interior light to switch off after
the electronic key is removed from the starter switch
can be adjusted in the individual setting menu
“LIGHTING” – “INTERIOR LAMP DELAYED SHUT-OFF”.
See page 142.
To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged
with doors open, all interior lamps switch off after
approximately 5 minutes, when the electronic key is
removed or in starter switch position 0.
6Interior lamps, front:
Press rocker switch in to switch front interior and
reading lamps on. The front interior lighting stays
on while the rocker switch is pressed in.
Switching off the front interior lighting:
Press rocker switch to position (4) or (5).Rear reading lamp
7The rear reading lamps (9) are switched on and off
individually with a switch (8) in the respective
lamp.
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Courtesy lighting
The interior of your vehicle is equipped with various
different lighting installations to help you to orient
yourself better in the dark.
Entrance lamps, exit lamps
With exterior lamps on or electronic key in starter
switch position 1, the lamps in the door trays illuminate.
The lights will remain on for approximately 5 minutes if
the electronic key is in starter switch position 0 and
exterior lamps are switched off.Footwell lighting
With parking lamps on, the footwell is illuminated.
Center console lighting
Turn the electronic key in the starter switch to
position 1. The center console is illuminated from the
inside rear view mirror.
Door entry lamps
The appropriate entry lamp switches on if a door is
opened in darkness and if the interior lighting is
switched to automatic function.
The entry lamp switches off automatically when the
door is closed.

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Rear door window sunshade (optional)
To r ai se s un s ha d e:
Pull up on tab (1) and engage in holder (2).
To l ower s u ns ha de:
Disengage tab (1) and guide retraction.Sun visors
Swing sun visors (2) down to protect against sun glare.
If sunlight enters through a side window, disengage sun
visor (1) from the inner mounting and pivot to the side,
and slide to the desired position.
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Storage compartments in the center console
5The storage space is located in the lower portion of
the center console.
Lower storage space
To o pen :
Slide the mark on the cover forward.
To c lo se:
Lightly press the mark on the cover forward. The cover
closes automatically.Storage compartment in front of armrest
6Storage compartment in front of armrest
To o p e n :
Touch the top of the cover lightly.
To c l o s e :
Lightly push the cover up until it engages in lock.
To remove the insert:
Grasp in the recess and pull out the insert.
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Briefly touch the back of the cover, the ashtray slides
open automatically.
Briefly press the back of the cover and the ashtray slides
back.
To remove the insert:
Pull the ashtray out slightly and remove the insert.
To install the insert:
Position the insert and press down while sliding
forward.
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Lighter
1Center console lighterTurn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2.
Push in lighter in (2); it will pop out automatically when
hot.
Note:
The lighter socket can be used to accommodate
electrical accessories up to a maximum 85 W.
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