A departure time has
been activated. The aux-
iliary ventilation is cur-
rently selected. The
departure time appears
in the display.
A departure time has
been activated. The aux-
iliary heating is currently
selected. The departure
time appears in the dis-
play.
Setting a departure time
X
Press the Xor Ybutton repeatedly until the
time to be changed appears in the display.
X Press the ONand OFF buttons simultane-
ously.
The Îsymbol in the remote control dis-
play flashes.
X Press the Xor Ybutton to set the desired
departure time.
i The longer you press the Xor Ybutton,
the faster the time changes.
X Press the ONand OFF buttons simultane-
ously.
The new departure time is stored.
Activating a set departure time
X Press the Xor Ybutton repeatedly until the
desired departure time appears in the dis-
play.
X Press the ONbutton.
The Ísymbol and the departure time
appear in the display. Deactivating a set departure time
X Press the Xor Ybutton.
The status of the auxiliary heating is shown
in the display.
X Press button Y.
The first departure time stored appears in
the display.
X Press the OFFbutton.
The display message OFFappears in the
display.
Activating/deactivating the heater
booster function* The heater booster function helps the engine
to reach its operating temperature faster dur-
ing its warm-up phase, as well as helping to
heat the vehicle interior faster. The heater
booster function switches on when outside
temperatures are low and the coolant tem-
perature is less than 70 †. You can also acti-
vate the heater booster manually.
i
The fuel tank must be filled up to the
reserve fuel level at least. Air conditioning
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X
Start the engine.
X To switch on: briefly press&rocker
switch :up or down.
Red indicator lamp in &rocker
switch :lights up.
X To switch off: briefly press&rocker
switch :up or down.
Red indicator lamp in &rocker
switch :goes out. Sliding sunroof
General notes
G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
when closing the sliding sunroof. If there is a
risk of entrapment, release the switch and
push it briefly in any direction to stop the slid-
ing sunroof. G
Risk of injury
Children could injure themselves if they oper-
ate the sliding sunroof.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle. Always take the key with you when leaving
the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for
a short time. G
Risk of injury
The glass in the panorama sunroof could
break in an accident. If you are not wearing a
seat belt, there is a risk that you could be
thrown through the opening in the event of the
vehicle overturning. Therefore, always wear a
seat belt to reduce the risk of injuries.
! Only open the panorama sliding sunroof
if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, mal-
functions may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. The seals could otherwise
be damaged. i
When the sliding sunroof is open, apart
from the normal airflow noises resonance
noises may also occur. They are caused by
minor pressure fluctuations in the vehicle
interior. Change the position of the sliding
sunroof or open a side window slightly to
reduce or eliminate these noises.
i Related topics:
R convenience opening from the out-
side (Y page 201) or from the inside
(Y page 269)
R convenience closing from the out-
side (Y page 201) or from the inside
(Y page 269)
R automatic closing of the sliding sunroof
(PRE-SAFE) (Y page 42) Sliding/tilting sunroof
Overhead control panel
:
To open
; To close/lower
= To raise
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Pull or push the switch in the corresponding
direction.
i If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/clos-
ing process is started in the corresponding
direction. You can stop automatic opera-
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The sun protection cover automatically opens
along with the sliding/tilting sunroof. Once
you have closed the sliding/tilting sunroof,
you can close the cover by hand.
Closing with increased force and with-
out the anti-entrapment feature G
Risk of injury
You could be severely or even fatally injured
when closing the sliding/tilting sunroof with
increased force or without the anti-entrap-
ment feature. Make sure that nobody can
become trapped when closing the sliding/tilt-
ing sunroof.
If the sliding/tilting sunroof locks up during
closing:
X Immediately after it locks up, pull the
switch again to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ;until the sliding/tilt-
ing sunroof is closed.
The sliding/tilting sunroof is closed with
more force.
If the sliding/tilting sunroof locks up during
closing again:
X Immediately after it locks up, pull the
switch again to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ;until the sliding/tilt-
ing sunroof is closed.
The sliding/tilting sunroof is closed without
the anti-entrapment feature.
Rain closing feature* If the ignition key is removed and the vehicle
is locked, the sliding/tilting sunroof closes
automatically:
R if it starts to rain
R at extreme outside temperatures
R after six hours
R if there is a malfunction in the power supply
The rear of the sliding/tilting sunroof is then
raised in order to ventilate the interior of the
vehicle. i
The sliding/tilting sunroof is opened
slightly again if it is obstructed while being
closed by the rain closing feature. The rain
closing feature is then deactivated.
i The sliding/tilting sunroof does not close
if:
R it is raised at the rear.
R it is blocked.
R no rain is falling on the windscreen (e.g.
because the vehicle is under a bridge or
in a carport).
Resetting Reset the sliding/tilting sunroof if it does not
open smoothly.
X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X The sliding/tilting sunroof is raised fully at
the rear.
X Keep the switch pressed for an additional
second.
X Make sure that the sliding/tilting sunroof
can be opened or closed fully again
(Y page 274).
X If this is not the case, consult a qualified
specialist workshop. Loading and stowing
Stowage compartments
G
Risk of injury
The stowage compartments must be closed
when items are stored in them. Luggage nets
are not designed to secure heavy items of
luggage.
You or other vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if you:
R brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R have an accident Loading and stowing
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Sharp-edged and fragile objects must not be
carried in the luggage net.
Do not carry hard objects in the ruffled pock-
ets. Objects must not protrude over the top
of the ruffled pockets.
Glove compartment i
Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
you will find the following installed in the
glove compartment: an audio and video
AUX jack, a USB socket or Media Inter-
face*, a universal interface for mobile
audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod, USB devi-
ces, and a bracket for a remote control *.
The glove compartment can be cooled
(Y page 266). X
To open: press button :.
X To lock: insert the emergency key element
(Y page 365) into the lock and turn it 90°
clockwise to position 3.
X To unlock: insert the emergency key ele-
ment ( Ypage 365) into the lock and turn
it 90° anti-clockwise to position 2.
Spectacles compartment You can store spectacles in the overhead
control panel. X
To open: press marking :.
Stowage compartments in the centre
console Front stowage compartment
X
To open: push handle :forwards in the
direction of the arrow.
X To close: briefly press handle :forwards
in the direction of the arrow.
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X
To open: press marking :at the front.
Stowage compartments under the arm-
rest X
To open the stowage compartment/
telephone compartment: press but-
ton :and fold the armrest to the left or
right.
X To open the stowage compartment:
press button ;and fold up the armrest.
Stowage compartment under the rear
seat armrest X
To open: pull handle :upwards and fold
up the armrest. Stowage box between the rear seats
(single seats in the rear compart-
ment)* X
To open: pull handle :backwards in the
direction of the arrow.
Stowage box in the rear compart-
ment* X
To open: fold down the rear seat armrest.
X Pull handle :and fold down cover ;. Cup holder
G
Risk of injury
Keep the cup holder closed while the vehicle
is in motion. Otherwise, vehicle occupants
could be injured by objects being thrown
around if you: Loading and stowing
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R
brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Only use the cup holders for containers of a
suitable size and which have lids. Otherwise,
the drinks could spill.
Cup holders should not be used for hot drinks.
Otherwise, you may scald yourself.
Cup holder* in front of the armrest X
To open: press marking :at the front.
i You can remove the cup holder to clean
it. Clean the cup holder with clean, luke-
warm water only.
X To remove: pull the cup holder upwards by
silver handle ;in the direction of the
arrow.
X To insert: slide the cup holder downwards
until it engages. Observe the installation
position indicated by "Front". Cup holder in the rear seat armrest X
To open: press the front of cup holder :. Luggage net in the front-passenger
footwell
G
Risk of injury
Only place lightweight items in the luggage
net. Do not use it to transport heavy, bulky,
sharp-edged or fragile objects. In the event of
an accident, the luggage net will not secure
the transported goods. Skibag*
G
Risk of injury
The skibag is designed to carry up to four pairs
of skis. Do not use the skibag to carry any
other type of load.
The skibag must always be secured when
laden. Otherwise, injuries could be caused by
it in the event of an accident. 278
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Unfolding the skibag and loading skis
X
Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X Turn handle :and pull it upwards in the
direction of the arrow.
X Fold down cover ;. X
Pull skibag :into the vehicle interior and
unfold it. X
Open the boot lid.
X Pull handle :on the flap. X
Fold the flap to the side until it is held in
place by the magnet.
X Slide the skis into the skibag from the boot. X
Pull strap :tight by the loose end until the
skis are held firmly inside the skibag. X
Engage hook :in securing ring ;.
X Pull the strap tight by the loose end.
Removing the skis and folding up the
skibag X
Loosen the two straps.
X Remove hook :from securing ring ;.
X Take the skis out of the skibag.
X Close the flap in the boot.
X Smooth out the skibag and fold it up.
X Stow the skibag in the rear seat armrest.
X Fold the cover back up.
i You should always close the flap in the
boot if you do not require the skibag. This Loading and stowing
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will prevent access to the boot from the
vehicle interior.
Removing the skibag The skibag can be removed for cleaning or
drying. G
Risk of poisoning
When the skibag has been removed, always
drive with the boot lid closed. Otherwise,
exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle inte-
rior.
X Open the boot lid. X
Open flap ;.
X Press recess :to the left and pull out the
frame with the skibag. Boot
Stowage well beneath the boot floor Vehicles with TIREFIT or the "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel* feature a stowage
well under the cover of the boot floor. 1
Stowage well
2 Hook
3 Boot floor cover
X Attach boot floor cover 3to the upper
edge of the boot with hooks 2.
Hook !
Do not use the hook to lash down loads.
X Pull down hook 2by tab 1. Features
Sun visors
G
Risk of accident
Keep the mirrors in the sun visors covered
while driving. Otherwise, you could be daz-
zled, impairing your view of traffic conditions.
As a result, you could cause an accident. 280
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