101 Controls in detail
Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
Clock/Date submenu
You can reach the
Clock/Date
submenu via
the
Settings
menu (\2page 96).Setting the hours
\1Select the
Clock/Date
submenu using
theæ or ç button.
\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the Set clock Hours
message in the display.
\1Set the hour by pressing theæ or
ç button.
Setting the minutes
\1Select the
Clock/Date
submenu using
theæ or ç button.
\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the Set clock Min-
utes
message in the display.\1Set the minutes by pressing the æ
or ç button.
Selecting the time format
\1Select the
Clock/Date
submenu using
theæ or ç
button.
\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the
12/24 h
message
in the display.
The current setting is highlighted.
\1Use theæ or ç button to select
the
12 h
or
24 h
clock format.
iThe
Clock/Date
submenu only appears
if you do not have COMAND APS* in-
stalled.
With COMAND APS*, it is only possible
to set the time using the audio system.
See the separate operating instruc-
tions.
Function
Page
Set the hours (clock)
101
Set the minutes (clock)
101
Select the time format
101
Set the day (date)
102
Set the month (date)
102
Set the year (date)
102
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3
Setting the day
\1Select the
Clock/Date
submenu using
theæ or ç button.
\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the Date Day
mes-
sage in the display.
\1Set the day by pressing theæ or
ç button.
Setting the day
\1Select the
Clock/Date
submenu using
theæ or ç button.
\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the Date Month
mes-
sage in the display.\1Set the month by pressing theæ or
ç button.
Setting the year
\1Select the
Clock / Date
submenu using
theæ or ç button.
\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the Date Year
mes-
sage in the display.
\1Set the year by pressing theæ or
ç button.Lighting submenu
*
You can reach the
Lighting
submenu via
the
Settings
menu (\2page 96).
Setting constant headlamp mode*
If you have set constant headlamp mode
and the light switch is at M, the follow-
ing light up automatically when the engine
is running:
\4The parking lamps and low-beam head-
lamps
\4The tail lamps
\4The license plate lamp
For safety reasons, it is only possible to
change this setting when the vehicle is sta-
tionary. The factory setting is
Constant
in
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Function
Page
Set constant headlamp mode*
102
Switch the locator lighting on or
off*
103
Switch the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on or off*
104
103 Controls in detail
Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
\1Press theæ or ç to select the
Lighting
submenu.
\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the
Hdlmp. mode
mes-
sage in the display.
The current setting is highlighted.
\1Press theæ or ç button to se-
lect whether you wish to operate the
lighting manually or whether you wish
to set constant headlamp mode.Switching the locator lighting on or off*
If you switch the locator lighting to
On, the
following lamps light up in the dark after
you have unlocked the vehicle using the
key:
\4The parking lamps
\4The tail lamps
\4The license plate lamp
\4The front foglampsThe locator lighting automatically switches
off after 40 seconds or when you:
\4open the driver’s door
\4insert the key into the ignition lock
\4lock the vehicle with the key
\1Press theæ or ç to select the
Lighting
submenu.
\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the
Loc. lighting
message in the display.
The current setting is highlighted.
\1Press the æ or ç button to
switch the locator lighting
On or
Off
.
iFor safety reasons, it is not possible to
reset the
Hdlmp. mode
function to the
factory setting while the vehicle is in
motion. You will see the following mes-
sage in the display: Setting only pos-
sible at standstill
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If you turn the light switch toC
orB, the corresponding light
switches on. Constant headlamp mode
remains activated if the light switch is
turned toU.
Canada only:
If you turn the light switch toB, the
low-beam headlamps are switched on.
Constant headlamp mode remains acti-
vated if the light switch is turned
toC orU.
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3
Setting the exterior lighting delayed
switch-off*
The
Headlamps
(headlamps delayed switch-
off) function enables you to set whether or
not the exterior lighting should remain on
in the dark after the doors have been
closed.
When you have set the delayed switch-off
and have switched off the engine, the fol-
lowing light up:
\4The parking lamps
\4The tail lamps
\4The license plate lamp
\4The front foglamps\1Press theæ or ç to select the
Lighting
submenu.
\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the
Headlamps
mes-
sage in the display.
The current setting is highlighted.
\1Press the æ or ç button to se-
lect whether and for how long the lights
should remain on.Vehicle submenu
You can reach the
Vehicle
submenu via
the
Settings
menu (\2page 96).
Setting station selection
The
Search
function enables you to deter-
mine whether the radio (\2page 94)
should search for a new station or a previ-
ously stored station each time the radio is
switched on.
\1Press the è or ÿ button repeat-
edly until you see the
Vehicle
message
in the display.
\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the
Search
message
in the display.
The current setting is highlighted.
iYou can reactivate this function by
opening a door within 10 minutes.
The lights are switched off after 60 sec-
onds if you do not open a door or if you
close an opened door after the engine
has been switched off.
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Function
Page
Set station selection
104
Set the windshield wiper sensi-
tivity
105
\2\2
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Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
\1Press the æ or ç button to se-
lect how the radio should tune into a
station.
\4
Frequency
: The nearest station on
the waveband is selected
\4
Memory
: The nearest saved station is
selected
Setting the windshield wiper sensitivity
You can use the
Wipe sensor
function to
set the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
\1Press the è or ÿ button repeat-
edly until you see the
Vehicle
message
in the display.\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the
Wipe sensor
mes-
sage in the display.
The current setting is highlighted.
\1Press the æ or ç button to
select the level of sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
\4
Level 1
: High sensitivity
Wiping beings in light rain
\4
Level 2
: Moderate sensitivity
\4
Level 3
: Low sensitivity
Wiping only begins in heavy rainConvenience submenu
*
You can reach the
Convenience
submenu
via the
Settings
menu (\2page 96).
Key-dependent settings
You can use the Key
function to determine
whether the settings in the:
\4Instrument cluster
\4Lighting
\4Vehicle
submenus are stored as key-dependent
settings.
\1Press the è or ÿ button repeat-
edly until you see the
Convenience
mes-
sage in the display.
\1Press thej or k button repeat-
edly until you see the
Key
message in
the display.
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110 Controls in detailDriving and parking
3
\3 Driving and parking
\1Before each journey, check the vehicle
lighting and the general condition of
the vehicle.
\1Observe the general driving tips at the
end of this section (\2page 116).
You will find information on:
\4regular checks (\2page 181)
\4driving in winter (\2page 235)
\4driving when towing a trailer
(\2page 175)
\4and other driving tips
in the “Operation” section (\2page 173).
Warning
G
T h e m o v e m e n t o f t h e p e d a l s m u s t n o t b e o b -
structed. The vehicle’s operating and road
safety are otherwise jeopardized.
Objects could fall and get caught between
the pedals if you accelerate or brake sud-
denly. You will no longer be able to brake or
accelerate. You could cause an accident,
which could result in injury to yourself and
others.
\4If floor mats and carpets are used, make
sure that these are secured correctly
and cannot slip and that there is suffi-
cient pedal clearance.
\4Do not place any objects in the driver’s
footwell.
\4Store and secure all loose objects so
they cannot get into the driver’s footwell
while the vehicle is in motion.
Warning
G
The doors could open of their own accord
while the vehicle is in motion if they are not
fully closed. For this reason, please make
sure that all the doors are properly closed
and locked before driving off (\2page 52).
Starting the engineWarning
G
Never run the engine in an enclosed space.
The exhaust fumes contain poisonous car-
bon monoxide. Breathing in exhaust fumes
constitutes a health hazard and can lead to
loss of consciousness and death.Warning
G
A seat belt that is worn incorrectly or not at
all, or that is not correctly engaged in the
seat belt buckle, cannot perform its intend-
ed protective function. In certain circum-
stances, you could then be seriously or even
fatally injured. Make sure, therefore, that all
occupants – in particular, expectant moth-
ers – wear their seat belt correctly at all
times.
115 Controls in detail
Driving and parking
3
Handbrake
The handbrake is located between the driv-
er’s seat and the co-driver’s seat.
1Lever
2Release knobApplying the handbrake
\1Pull lever1 up as far as the last de-
tent.
The7 indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up while the engine
is running.
Releasing the handbrake
\1Raise lever1 slightly and press re-
lease knob2.
\1Guide lever1 down to the stop.
The7 indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.Emergency braking
Normally, you are only permitted to apply
the handbrake when the vehicle is station-
ary.
In exceptional cases, the handbrake can
be used for emergency braking if the ser-
vice brake fails.
\1Keep release knob2 pressed and
carefully apply lever1.Warning
G
Never leave children unsupervised in the ve-
hicle. They could release the handbrake.
This could lead to a serious or fatal accident.!
CAUTION
You must only apply the handbrake
when the vehicle is stationary.
iOn vehicles with a folding handbrake
lever, you can then press lever1
down to the stop.iOn vehicles with a folding handbrake
lever, you must first pull lever1 up to
the stop.
Warning
G
The wheels on the rear axle could lock if the
handbrake lever is applied too abruptly. The
vehicle could then start to skid.
Make sure that you apply the handbrake le-
ver carefully to ensure that braking applica-
tion is moderated.
124 Controls in detailAutomatic transmission
3
Stopping
If you are only stopping briefly:
\1leave the selector lever in the drive po-
sition
\1secure the vehicle against rolling away
using the brake pedal
Maneuvering
Maneuvering in a tight space:
\1Control the speed by braking carefully.
\1Accelerate only slightly and avoid jolt-
ing.Trailer towing
\1Run the engine in the moderate engine
speed range on steep uphill gradients.
\1Depending on the uphill or downhill
gradient, shift down to shift range3 or
2 (\2page 123), even if cruise control*
is switched on.
Working on the vehicle
iFor rapid maneuvering (e.g. to rock the
vehicle out of snow or slush), you can
shift back and forth between drive
positionD and reverse gearR at low
speeds without applying the brakes.
Warning
G
Apply the handbrake before working on the
vehicle and shift the automatic transmission
into parking positionP.
The vehicle could otherwise roll away.