Driving
66
Activating rain sensor
Press the button, arrow3. The LED in the but-
ton lights up.
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level
Turn the knurled wheel5. 
Deactivating rain sensor
Press the button again, arrow3. The LED goes 
out.
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing 
through an automatic car wash. Failure to 
do so could result in damage caused by undes-
ired wiper activation.<
Cleaning windshield and headlamps
The system sprays washer fluid against the 
windshield and activates the wipers for a brief 
period.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched 
on, the headlamps are also 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 so, your vision could be 
obscured. To avoid freezing, use a washer fluid 
antifreeze, refer to Washer fluid. Do not use 
washers when the washer fluid reservoir is 
empty, as this will damage the washer pump.<
Windshield washer nozzles
Both windshield washer nozzles are automati-
cally heated with the engine running or the igni-
tion switched on.
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. 
Always keep it well away from sparks and 
open flames, and store it in tightly closed con-
tainers well out of the reach of children. Always 
follow the instructions for use provided on the 
containers.<
Washer fluid reservoir
Capacity approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer 
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
In order to maintain the mixture ratio, mix 
the washer fluid before filling.<
Cruise control
The concept
Cruise control is available for use at speeds of 
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and higher. The vehi-
cle stores and maintains the speed that you set 
using the lever mounted on the steering col-
umn.
Do not use the cruise control under driv-
ing conditions that do not permit a con-
stant speed, e.g. when driving on winding 
roads , in heavy traffic or in poor roa d co nditions 
such as snow, rain, ice, and loose road surface. 
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle 
and cause an accident.< 
Reference 233
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
W
Warning lamps, refer to 
Indicator/warning lamps13
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control79
Warning triangle202
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models195
Washer fluid
– capacity of the reservoir66
– wiper system66
Washer fluid reservoir66
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water115
Waveband for radio144
"WB"140,148
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth187
Weather news flashes147
Website4
Weights210
Wheel/tire combination, refer 
to New wheels and tires188
Wheel/tire damage187
Wheel/tire replacement, refer 
to New wheels and tires188
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions211
Wheels and tires184
Width, refer to 
Dimensions211
Wind deflector45
Windows38
– comfort operation with 
comfort access37
– convenience 
operation30,32
– opening and closing, 
Convertible38
– opening and closing, 
Coupe38
– rear window, Convertible39Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper 
system66
– defrosting, refer to 
Defrosting windows102
– displays, refer to Head-Up 
Display93
Windshield washer nozzles66
Windshield washer system, 
refer to Washer/wiper 
system65
Windshield wiper blade 
replacement197
Windshield wipers, refer to 
Wiper/washer system65
Winter tires189
– setting speed limit81
– storage189
Wiper blade replacement
197
Wiper system65
– rain sensor65
– washer fluid66
– windshield washer 
nozzles66
"With highways" for 
navigation131
Word matching principle for 
navigation131
Working in the engine 
compartment190
Wrenches/screwdrivers, refer 
to Onboard tool kit197
X
Xenon lamps197
– replacing bulbs197