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28 At a glanceSwitch units
1
\3 Switch units Center console switch unitiThe number of switches may vary,
depending on the vehicle’s equip-
ment.
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Function
Page
Opens/closes the left-
hand electric sliding
door*
92
&
Switches the left/right
seat heating*
on/off
122
Switches the rear win-
dow heating*
on/off
214
P
Switches the windshield
heating*
on/off
213
Activates/deactivates
ASR
74
Switches the hazard
warning flashers on/off
136
Central locking
Interior/rear
compartment
104
!
Switches the Parktronic
system (PTS)*
on/off
253
Opens/closes the right-
hand electric sliding
door*
92
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29 At a glance
Switch units
1
Switch unit between the light switch and
the steering wheelAdditional switch units
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Function
Page
³
Switches the heater
booster function*
on/off
234
ö
³
Switches auxiliary
heating*on/off
238
Switches the heater
booster function*
on/off
234
Adjusts the working
engine speed*
275
Switches the operating
speed governor*
on/off
273
Ventilates the load
compartment,
air in/air out*
247
iThe layout of the switches may vary,
depending on the vehicle’s equip-
ment.
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82 Controls in detail
3
Air conditioning........... 215
Auxiliary heating/ventilation*........... 236
Open air........... 244
Driving systems........... 248
Operating the vehicle........... 273
Transporting........... 276
Features........... 287
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93 Controls in detail
Opening and closing
3
If the electric drive of the sliding door is
at risk of overheating, e.g. as a result of
frequent opening and closing within a
short amount of time, the sliding door
opens completely and is locked (func-
tion override). After approx. 30 seconds,
the sliding door is again operational.
Opening / closing using the switchObserve the notes on anti-trap protec-
tion (
\2
page 98).
Sliding door switch on the center console
1To close the sliding door / to program the
key (\2page 97)
2To open the sliding door
iFollowing a battery disconnection or
malfunction, it is necessary to fully
close the sliding door once by press-
ing and holding the switch on the
center console or in the doorway
(\2
page 93) and then to fully open
and close the door once by pressing
one of the switches briefly. This re-
stores normal operation of the slid-
ing door.
iIn the event of a malfunction or if the
battery is disconnected, you can dis-
connect the sliding door from the
electric drive via the unlocking me-
chanism and then open/close the sli-
ding door manually (
\2
page 96).
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122 Controls in detailSeats
3
\1To raise:
pull the head restraint up
to the desired position.
\1To lower:
press release button
1
and slide the head restraint down to
the desired position.
\1To adjust the angle:
hold the head
restraint by the lower edge and fold
it to the desired position.
Removing the head restraints
\1
Pull the head restraint up as far as it
will go.
\1
Press release button
1
and pull the
head restraint out.
Installing the head restraints
\1
Insert the head restraint so that the
rod with the notches is in the direc-
tion of travel on the left.
\1
Push the head restraint down until it
engages.The switches for the driver’s and pas-
senger’s seat are on the center console.
1Normal heating
2Rapid heating\1
Switch on the ignition (
\2
page 111).
!
CAUTION
Make sure that the head restraint is
reinstalled in such a way that its front
faces in the direction of travel (com-
fort head restraint).
Seat heating*
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123 Controls in detailSeats
3
Normal heating
\1To switch on:
press upper part of
the
& switch.
An indicator lamp in the switch comes
on.
\1To switch off:
press upper part of
the
& switch again.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.
Rapid heating
\1To switch on:
press lower part of
the switch.
Both indicator lamps in the switch
come on.
\1To switch off:
press lower part of
the switch again.
The indicator lamps in the switch go
out.
\1To switch down to normal heat-
ing:
press upper part of the
& switch.The folding seat is on the co-driver’s
side.
Folding seat next to the partition sliding
door
iThe seat heating switches automati-
cally to normal heating mode after
approximately 5 minutes.
Only one indicator lamp in the switch
remains lit.
1Key for partition sliding door
2Seat cushion
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149 Controls in detail
Operating system without steering wheel buttons
3
There may be a short delay before a low-
er outside temperature is displayed, for
example after leaving a garage. There
may also be a short delay before a rise in
the outside temperature is displayed.
This prevents you from seeing a temper-
ature display influenced by heat from
the engine when the vehicle is stationary
or moving slowly.
MenusFunction
Page
Calling up the service due
date*
411
Checking the engine oil level
322
Selecting/setting the auxiliary
heating switch-on time*
240
Tire pressure monitor
365
Setting the time
150
Setting the date
150
iTo return to the standard display:\4
press and hold menu button
for more than 1 second
\4
do not press a button for
10 seconds
The display accepts the changed set-
tings.
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155 Controls in detail
Operating system with steering wheel buttons*
3
Function
Page
1
Operation
menu
157
Standard display with
trip meter and odometer
157
Displaying coolant tem-
perature
157
Calling up the service
due date
411
Tire pressure monitor
367
Checking the engine oil
level (only on vehicles
with a diesel engine)
326
2
Audio*
menu
158
Selecting a radio station
158
Operating the CD play-
er/CD changer
158
Function
Page
3
Malfunction memory
menu
160
Display malfunctions
4
Settings
menu
161
Resetting settings
162
Function
Page
Instrument cluster sub-
menu
165
Clock/Date submenu
168
Lighting submenu
170
Vehicle submenu
174
Auxiliary heating*
submenu
241
Convenience* submenu
175
Function
Page
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