Driving
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Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
Pull lever 4.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and
the wipers are operated for a short time.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on the
windshield. If you do, your vision could be
obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be
added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid.
Do not use the washers when the washer fluid
reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage
the washer pump.<
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are heated
automatically while the engine is running or the
ignition switched on.
Rear window wiper
1Intermittent operation. When reverse gear
is engaged, the system switches to contin-
uous operation.
2Cleaning the rear window
Do not use the washers when the washer
fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will
damage the washer pump.<
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.
Always keep it well away from sparks and
open flames, and store it in the tightly closed
original container, well out of the reach of chil-dren. Comply with the instructions on the con-
tainer.<
Washer fluid reservoir
Fill with water and, if required, with a washer
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
Mix the water and antifreeze before filling
the washer fluid reservoir to make sure
the correct concentration is maintained.<
Capacity
Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.
Cruise control*
The concept
Cruise control is available for use at speeds of
approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then stores
and maintains the speed that you specify using
the lever on the steering column. In order to
maintain the specified speed, the system
brakes the vehicle when the engine braking
effect is insufficient on downhill gradients.
Do not use cruise control when driving
conditions are unfavorable for driving at a
constant speed. Otherwise you could lose con-
trol of the vehicle and cause an accident as a
result. Unfavorable driving conditions include,
for example, winding roads, heavy traffic or a
poor road surface, e.g. snow, rain, ice or loose
material.<
Manual transmission
You can shift gears while cruise control is acti-
vated. An indicator lamp notifies you that you
Everything from A to Z
156 Unlocking
– from inside23
– from outside20
– tailgate26
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access26
V
Vehicle
– battery123
– breaking in96
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cargo loading98
– dimensions143
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment113
– parking43
– washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– weight144
Vehicle jack123
Ventilation83
– air conditioner80
– draft-free80,83
– in the rear83
Vents, refer to Air vents78
Vents, refer to
Ventilation80,83
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13,130
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control63
Warning triangle126
Washer fluid48
– content of the reservoir48
Washer fluid reservoir48
Washing the car, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray88
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water97
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth109Webpage4
Weights144
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions143
Wheels, new110
Wheels and tires106
Width, refer to
Dimensions143
Windows27
– anti-trapping mechanism28
– convenience operation20
– opening, closing28
– operation with convenient
access26
– safety switch28
Window washer fluid
reservoir, refer to Washer
fluid48
Window washer system47
– washer fluid48
– washer nozzles48
Windshield
– cleaning48
– defrosting and removing
condensation80,83
Windshield wiper blades,
changing119
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system47
Winter tires111
– storage111
Wiper blade replacement119
Wiper system47
Work in the engine
compartment112
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit119
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulbs120
