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Headlamp washer*
The headlight washers clean the headlight lenses.
The headlight washers are activated automatically when the windscreen
washer is used and the windscreen wiper lever is pulled towards the steering
wheel Ÿpage 116, fig. 80 for at least 5 seconds – provided the dipped
headlights or main beams are switched on. Clean off stubborn dirt (insects,
etc.) from the headlights at regular intervals, for instance when filling the fuel
tank.
Note
To ensure that the headlight washers work properly in winter, keep the
nozzles in the bumper free of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer spray.
Mirrors
Interior mirror
It is dangerous to drive if you cannot see clearly through the
rear window.
Manual anti-dazzle function for interior mirror
When the rear-view mirror is in standard position, the lever on the lower edge
of the mirror should face forwards. Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-
dazzle function.
Automatic anti-dazzle function for interior mirror
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When the ignition is on, the interior mirror will darken automatically
according to the amount of light it receives. The mirror will return to the
normal position if the reverse gear is selected.
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Fig. 82 Automatic anti-
dazzle function for inte-
rior mirror

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsTips and MaintenanceTe c h n i c a l D a t a This function can be activated and deactivated by pressing the rear-view
mirror switch Ÿpage 118, fig. 82 . When it is activated, the warning lamp
lights up .
Exterior mirrors
The exterior mirrors can be adjusted using the rotary knob in
the driver's door.
Basic setting of exterior mirrors
1. Turn knob Ÿfig. 83 to position (left exterior mirror).
2. Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a
good view to the rear of the vehicle.
3. Turn knob to position (right exterior mirror).4. Swivel the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a
good view to the rear of the car Ÿ.
Electric folding wing mirror housings
23)
– Turn knob to position # to fold in the wing mirrors electri-
cally.
Folding wing mirrors back out
23)
– Turn the knob to another position to fold the exterior mirrors back
out Ÿ
Synchronised wing mirror adjustment
23)
1. Turn the control to the position (left exterior mirror).
2. Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a
good view to the rear of the vehicle. The right exterior mirror will
be adjusted at the same time (synchronised). If necessary the
right wing mirror adjustment may need correcting.
Heated wing mirrors23)
The heated wing mirrors are heated while the rear window heater
Ÿpage 115 and the ignition are switched on.
WARNING
•The rear view convex or aspheric mirror increase the field of vision
however the objects appear smaller and further away in the mirrors. If you
use these mirrors to estimate the distance to vehicles behind you when
changing lane, you could make a mistake. Risk of accident.
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Fig. 83 Section of
driver's door: rotary knob
for the exterior mirrors
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•If possible, use the interior mirror to estimate distances to vehicles
behind you.
•Make sure that you do not get your finger trapped between the mirror
and the mirror base when folding back the mirrors. Risk of injury!
For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer
needed. Fuel is wasted otherwise.
Note
•If the electrical adjustment ever fails to operate, the mirrors can be
adjusted by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mirror glass.
•The following guideline applies to vehicles with electric exterior mirrors:
If the mirror housing is moved as a result of exterior force (e.g. knocked when
parking the vehicle), the mirrors must be folded in electrically to the final
position. Do not readjust the mirror housing by hand, as this will interfere
with the mirror adjuster function.
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Seats and stowage 136
Coat hooks are located in the roof. They are integrated in the grab handles in
the passenger compartment.
Location of CD changer
31)
The CD changer, which can be factory fitted, is located either in the dash
panel or in the right-hand stowage compartment in the luggage compart-
ment.
WARNING
•Ensure that no objects can fall from the dash panel or other stowage
areas into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. In the event of a
sudden braking manoeuvre, you will not be able to use the brake, clutch or
accelerator. Risk of accident.
•Clothing hung on the coat hooks must not restrict the driver's view.
Risk of accident. The coat hooks are intended only for use with light arti-
cles of clothing. Do not leave any hard, sharp or heavy objects in hanging
articles of clothing. During sudden braking manoeuvres or accidents, espe-
cially those involving airbag deployment, these objects could injure the
vehicle occupants.
Cup holders
In the centre console: there are two cup holders
Opening cup holder
– Press the symbol on the cup holder briefly. The spring mecha-
nism will release the holder.
Closing the cup holder
– Push the cup holder up in the direction of the arrow Ÿfig. 106
until it engages.
WARNING
Improper use of the cup holders can cause injury.
•For reasons of safety, the cup holders should be used only for standard
drinks cans and bottles with a maximum capacity of 0.5 litres .
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Fig. 106 Cupholder in the
centre console

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsTips and MaintenanceTe c h n i c a l D a t a
•Never place hot drinks in the drink holders. During normal or sudden
driving manoeuvres, sudden braking or an accident, the hot drink could be
spilled. Danger of scalding.
•Ensure, when driving, that no can or other object is dropped in the
driver foot well, as it could get under the pedals and obstruct their working.
In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre, you will not be able
to operate the brake, clutch or accelerator pedal. Risk of accident!
•Never leave closed drinks cans in direct sunlight for any length of time.
If the inside temperature is high they could explode.
Caution
When driving, do not leave open cans in the cup holders. The drink might be
spilt on braking, for example, and could damage the vehicle.
Note
There is no left-hand cup holder on vehicles fitted with a hands-free tele-
phone system32)
Folding table
Folding tables are fitted to the rear of the front seat backrests.
Folding out the folding table
– Fold the table up in the direction of the arrow Ÿfig. 107 until it
engages.
Folding the table back
– Push the table down in the opposite direction of the arrow
Ÿfig. 107 until it engages.
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WARNING (continued)
Fig. 107 Folding table on
right-hand front seat

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsTips and MaintenanceTe c h n i c a l D a t a The seats in the second row are fitted with a net bag Ÿpage 138, fig. 109 for
the stowage of small objects.
The bag will hold a newspaper, can or standard bottle of up to a maximum of
0.5 litres Ÿ.
WARNING
•Ensure, when driving, that no can or other object is dropped in the
driver foot well, as it could get under the pedals and obstruct their working.
In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre, you will not be able
to operate the brake, clutch or accelerator pedal. Risk of accident!
Ashtrays, cigarette lighter and electrical
sockets
Front ashtray
Opening and closing the ashtray
– To open move the ashtray cover Ÿfig. 110 forwards (arrow),
until it engages.
– To close, push the cover down as far as it will go.
Emptying the ashtray
– To remove the ashtray insert, pull it to the front until it engages.
– Take out the ashtray.
No-smoking versions of the vehicle have a stowage compartment in place of
the ashtray.
WARNING
•Never put paper in the ashtray. Hot ash could ignite the paper in the
ashtray.
Fig. 110 Front ashtray

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Rear ashtrays
Emptying the rear door ashtrays
– Open the ashtray and remove the interior of the ashtray.
WARNING
•Never put paper in the ashtray. Hot ash could ignite the paper in the
ashtray.
Cigarette lighter
– Open the ashtray.Ÿpage 139, fig. 110
– Press the lighter button Ÿfig. 112 inwards Ÿ.
– Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the
glowing coil.
No-smoking versions of the vehicle are fitted with a 12-volt socket in place of
the lighter Ÿpage 141.
WARNING
•Improper use of the cigarette lighter can lead to serious injuries or start
a fire.
Fig. 111 Rear ashtrayFig. 112 Cigarette lighter
in the ashtray

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsTips and MaintenanceTe c h n i c a l D a t a
•Take care when using the cigarette lighter. Carelessness or negligence
when using the cigarette lighter can cause burns, risk of injury.
•The cigarette lighter also works when the ignition is off and when the
ignition key is removed. To avoid the risk of fire, never leave children unsu-
pervised in the vehicle.
Sockets
Electrical equipment can be connected to any of the 12 volt
sockets.
Socket in the centre console
The 12 Volt socket in the stowage area or the 12 Volt socket of the cigarette
lighter
34) can be used for further electrical consumers with a power rating of
up to 120 Watt.
Socket, luggage compartment
34)
Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12-volt socket in the luggage
compartment Ÿfig. 113 The appliances connected to each socket must not
exceed a power rating of 120 Watt.
The socket is supplied with electricity from the additional battery on vehicles
equipped with an additional battery
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WARNING
The electrical sockets and any appliances connected to them are also func-
tional with the ignition switched off and the key removed. Improper use of
the sockets or electrical accessories can lead to serious injuries or cause a
fire. To avoid the risk of injury, never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
Note
•Using electrical appliances with the engine switched off will drain the
battery.
•Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions on
Ÿpage 202.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 113 Socket, luggage
compartment
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