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Audio DVD
Stop function ................................. 174
Audio format
Setting (audio DVD mode )............. 178
Audio menu ........................................ 157
AUTO lights Display message ............................ 300
Automatic car wash ..........................281
Autostore ........................................... 163B
Back button ......................................... 60
Bang &Olufsen sound system ...........68
BAS (Brake Assist) ............................... 46
Battery Charging ........................................ 336
Checking (key )............................... 323
Check lamp (key )........................... 323
Disconnecting ................................ 336
Display message .................... 295, 303
Jump-starting ................................. 338
Maintenance (vehicle) .................... 334
Reconnecting ................................. 337
Removing/fitting ........................... 336
Vehicle battery .............................. 334
Belt force limiters
Activation ......................................... 35
Belt tensioners
Activation ......................................... 35
Belt warning ....................................... 212
Bird's-eye view .................................... 84
Bluetooth ®
Activating/deactivating ...................75
Authorising devices .........................76
Revoking authorisatio n.................... 77
Settings ........................................... 75
Bluetooth ®
telephones list .................76
Bonnet Bonnet catch ................................. 268
Display message ............................ 294
Opening/closing ............................ 267
Releas elever ................................. 268
Boot
Emergency release ........................322
Locking separatel y......................... 202
Opening ......................................... 202Boot lid
Display message ............................ 294
Opening/closing ............................ 201
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 352
Brake Assist see BAS ........................................... 46
Brake fluid .......................................... 351
Display message ............................ 299
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .46
Display message ............................ 301
Brake system
Display message ............................ 295
Bulbs
Licence plate lamp ......................... 324
see Lamp C
Call Accepting or rejecting ...................146
Ending ............................................ 146
Call (telephone)
Placing ........................................... 144
Calling up a fault
see Display message .....................289
Call lists ............................................. 142
Displaying details ........................... 143
Storing an entry which has not yet
bee nstore d................................... 143
Care
Automatic car wash .......................281
Care products ................................ 280
Cleaning agents ............................. 280
Dashboard ..................................... 284
Display ........................................... 284
Exterior .......................................... 281
Headlamps ..................................... 283
High-pressure cleaners ..................282
Interior ........................................... 284
Matt paintwork .............................. 282
Paintwork ...................................... 283
Plastic trim .................................... 285
Reversing camera ..........................284
Seat covers .................................... 285
Sensors ......................................... 284
Steering wheel boss ......................284
Tai lpipes ....................................... 284 Index
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Exterio
rview Function Page
0001
Boot 201
Vehicle tool kit 288
0002
Rear window heating 256
0015
Lights 323
0014
Fuel filler flap 266
0012
Demisting the windscreen 255
Cleaning the windows 283
0013
Exterior mirrors 208
000A
Windscreen wipers 217
000B
Opening the bonnet 267
Engine oil 269
Coolant 269
000C
Tyres and wheels 270
Flat tyre 32522
Exterior viewAt a glance
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Cockpit
Cockpit, left-hand-drive vehicles
Function Page
0001
Cruise control lever 243
0002
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
227
0015
Instrument cluster 25,
229 0014
Overhead control panel 31
0012
PARKTRONIC display 248
0013
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically*
206 Function Page
000A
Combination switch 214
000B
Unlocks the boot 202
000C
Opens the bonnet 267
000D
Electric parking brake 221
000E
Rear foglamp 216
000F
Ligh
tswitch 214Cockpit
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Cockpit, right-hand-drive vehicles
Function Page
0001
Overhead control panel 31
0002
PARKTRONIC display 248
0015
Cruise control lever 243
0014
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
227
0012
Instrument cluster 25,
229 0013
Ligh
tswitch 214 Function Page
000A
Rear foglamp 216
000B
Electric parking brake 221
000C
Unlocks the boot 202
000D
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically*
206
000E
Combinatio
nswitch 214
000F
Opens the bonnet 26724
CockpitAt a glance
*o
ptional
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R
rear impact
R overturn
The rate of vehicle deceleratio noraccelera-
tion and the direction of the force are essen-
tially determined by:
R the distribution of forces during the colli-
sion
R the collisio nangle
R the deformation characteristics of the vehi-
cle
R the characteristics of the object with which
the vehicle has collided
Factors which can only be see nand measured
after a collision has occurred do not play a
decisive role in the deployment of an airbag
nor do they provide an indicatio nofairbag
deployment.
The vehicle may be deformed significantly,
e.g. the bonnet or the wing, without an airbag
being deployed. This is the case if only parts
which are relatively easily deformed are affec-
ted and the deploymen tthreshold is not
reached. Conversely, airbags may be
deployed even though the vehicle suffers only
minor deformation. This is the case if, for
example, very rigid vehicle parts such as lon-
gitudinal body members are hit and sufficient
deceleration occurs as a result.
Belt tensioners and belt force limiters The seat belts are fitted with belt tensioners.
! If the front-passenger seat is not occu-
pied, do not engage the seat belt tongue in
the buckle on the front-passenger seat.
Otherwise, the belt tensioner could be trig-
gered in the event of an accident.
The belt tensioners tighten the seat belts in
an accident, pulling them close against the
body.
Belt tensioners do not correct incorrect seat
positions or incorrectly fastened seat belts.
Belt tensioners do not pull occupants back
towards the backrest. If the seat belt is also fitted with a belt force
limiter and this is triggered, the force exerted
by the seat belt on the vehicle occupant is
reduced.
The belt force limiters are synchronised with
the front airbags, which take on a part of the
deceleration force. Thus, the force exerted on
the occupant is distributed over a greater
area.
When the ignition is switched on, the belt ten-
sioners cannot be triggered unless:
R
the restraint systems are operational; see
0018 SRS warning lamp
R the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle on
each three-point seat belt
R the front-passenger seat is occupied and
the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle on
the front-passenger side
Depending on the type and severity of an
accident, the belt tensioners may be trig-
gered:
R in the event of a head-on or rear-end colli-
sion if the vehicle decelerates or acceler-
ates rapidly in a longitudinal direction dur-
ing the initial stages of the impact
R in the event of a side impact if the vehicle
is subjected to high lateral acceleration/
deceleration
R in certain situations if the vehicle over-
turns, and the system determines that it
can provide additional protection
If the airbags are deployed, you will hear a
bang and a small amount of powder may also
be released. Only in rare cases will the bang
affect your hearing. The powder that is
released generally does not constitute a
health hazard. The 0018SRS warning lamp
lights up. G
Risk of injury
If the seat belt tensioners have been trig-
gered, they provide no additional protection
in the event of another accident. Therefore,
have belt tensioners which have been trig- 36
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribu-
tion)
EBD monitors and controls the brake pres-
sure on the rear wheels to improve driving
stability while braking. G
Ris
kofa ccident
If EBV is malfunctioning, the brake system is
still available with full brak eboosting effect.
However, the rear wheels can still lock, e.g.
under full braking. This could cause you to
lose control of your vehicle and cause an acci-
dent. You should therefore adapt your driving
style to the different handling characteristics. ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In addi-
tion to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE
also features the hill start assist function
(Y page 221). For further information, see
Driving tips (Y page 277). Anti-theft systems
Immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correc tkey.
Activating the immobiliser X
While the engine is running turn the Start/
Stop button to key position 0
(Y page 202).
The engine switches off.
or
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
Deactivating the immobiliser X
Turn the Start/Stop button to key position
2without depressing the brake pedal.
i The immobiliser is always deactivated
when you start the engine. ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Av isual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed and you open:
R a door
R a door using the emergency key element
R the boot lid
R the bonnet
The alarm is not switched off even if you close
an open door again. X
To prime: lock the vehicle using the key.
Indicator lamp 0001flashes .The alarm sys-
tem is primed after approximately 15 sec-
onds.
X To deactivate: unlock the vehicle using the
key.
Switching off the alarm X
Press the Start/Stop button on the centre
console. The key must be inside the vehi-
cle.
or
X Press the 000Bor0009 button on the key.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off. Tow-away protection
An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your
vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while
tow-away protection is primed. This occurs if Anti-theft systems
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Applying the electric parking brake
X Push handle 0001.
The red 0009indicator lamp in the instru-
men tcluster lights up.
i The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the key is in position 0.
Releasing the electric parking brake man-
ually
X Pull handle 0001.
The red 0009indicator lamp in the instru-
men tcluster goes out.
The electric parking brake can only be
released when the ignition is switched on
using the Start/Stop button (Y page 202).
Releasing the electric parking brake auto-
matically
The electric parking brake is released auto-
matically when the following conditions are
simultaneously fulfilled:
R the engine is running.
R the transmission is in position Dor R.
R the bonnet is closed.
R your seat belt is fastened.
R you depress the accelerator pedal.
If the transmission is in position R, the boot
lid must be closed.
For the parking brake to be released auto-
matically if your seat belt is not fastened, the
following conditions must be fulfilled:
R the driver's door is closed.
R you shift out of Por you have previously
driven faster than 3 km/h.
Emergency braking with the electric park-
ing brake
The vehicle can also be braked during an
emergency using the electric parking brake.
X While driving, push the handle of the elec-
tric parking brake (Y page 221).
i The vehicle is braked as long as you keep
the handle of the electric parking brake
pressed. The longer the electric parking brake handle is depressed, the greater the
braking force.
The red 0009indicator lamp flashes in the
instrument cluster during braking. The
Release parking brake message appears
in the multifunction display and a warning
tone sounds.
When the vehicle has been braked to a stand-
still, the electric parking brake is engaged. Switching off the engine
G
Risk of accident
If the engine is not running, there is no power
assistance for the steerin gand brakes. Steer-
ing and braking then requires significantly
greater effort.
As a result, you might lose control of the vehi-
cle, cause an accident and injure yoursel fand
others.
Therefore, do not switch off the engine while
you are driving.
! Do not open the doors until the vehicle
has come to a standstill .Atlow speeds,
park position Pwill otherwise be engaged
automatically. This can damage the trans-
mission.
i Observe the display messages in the
instrument cluster.
Using KEYLESS-GO X
Use the button on the centre console to
shift the transmission to P.
X Press the Start/Stop button (Y page 202).
The engine stops and all the indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster go out
(Y page 229).
i If you switch the engine off with the trans-
mission in position Ror D, the transmission
automatically shifts to N.
If you set the selector lever to Nbefore
switching off the engine, the transmission
remains in Nfor approximately 30 minutes. 222
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Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button.
X To increase/reduce: turn controls0001and
000B clockwise or anti-clockwise
(Y page 252). Only change the temperature
settingi n small increments. Start at 22 †. Adjusting the air vents
G
Risk of injury
Very hot or very cold ai rcan flow from the air
vents .This could cause burns or frostbite to
bare skin in the immediate vicinity of the
vents. Keep bare skin away from these air
outlets. If necessary, direct the airflow away
to a different area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air inlet on the right-hand side of
the bonnet free of blockages, such as ice,
snow or leaves.
R never cover the ventsora ir inlet and outlet
grilles in the vehicle interior
Setting the centre air vents 0003
To open the centre air vent
0004 To close the centre air vent 0015
Centre air vent, right
0014 Centre air vent, left
X To open the centre air vent: turn the
adjuster in centre air vent 0015or0014 in the
direction of the arrow to position 0003.
X To close the centre air vent: turn the
adjuster in centre air vent 0015or0014 in the
direction of the arrow to position 0004.
Setting the side air vents 0003
To open the side air vent
0004 To close the side air vent
0015 Side window demister vent
0014 Side air vent
X To open the side air vent: turn the
adjuster in side air vent 0014in the direction
of the arrow to position 0003.
X To close the side air vent: turn the
adjuster in side air vent 0014in the direction
of the arrow to position 0004. Setting the air distribution
0006 directs the airflow through the demis-
ter vents
0017 directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents
0016 directs the airflow through the footwell
air vents
0008 directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents, as well as the foot-
well air vents 254
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