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14 In Brief
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Rear window wiper
3 and
Rear window washer system
3
operation Rear window wipers and rear window
washer system 382, Further information
3179, 3180.
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Heated rear window
3, heated
exterior mirrors
3
Operated with the Ü button.
Climate control system 392, Heated rear
window 337.
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To clear fogged or icy windows Turn the rotary switches for temperature
and air flow clockwise. Set air distribution
to V. Air conditioning system 3: Also press
button n.
Climate control 3 392. Wiper on = Push stalk forwards
Wiper off = Lever toward steering wheel
Washing = Push lever forward and hold
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28 Keys, doors, windows
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Tailgate
3
To open
Turn the key in the lock to the vertical
position or press the q button on the
remote control.
Press the button to open the tailgate.
To close
Close the tailgate and turn the key in the
lock to a horizontal position or press the p
button on the remote control.
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Central locking 3 and the tailgate
The central locking system and anti-theft
locking system 3 for the doors cannot be
operated via the tailgate lock.
Key slot horizontal in lock
When the central locking system is
operated, the tailgate is locked or unlocked
together with the doors.
If the key is turned to the vertical position
after unlocking via the central locking
system, the tailgate remains locked.
Key slot vertical in lock
The tailgate remains locked when the
doors are locked or unlocked via the
central locking system. Choose this position
if the tailgate is to always remain locked.
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Unlocking the tailgate with the key with
centrally locked doors 3
Turn the key clockwise as far as possible
beyond the resistance point from the
vertical or horizontal position. To
safeguard against being locked out, the
key cannot be removed when in this
position.
Relock the tailgate by closing it and turning
the key to the horizontal or vertical
position.
In the horizontal position, the tailgate will
be unlocked the next time the vehicle is
unlocked via the central locking system.
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30 Keys, doors, windows
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Central locking 3 and the leaf doors
The central locking system and anti-theft
locking system 3 for the doors cannot be
operated via the leaf door lock.
Key slot vertical in lock
When the central locking system is
operated, the leaf doors are locked or
unlocked together with the side doors.
If the key is turned to the vertical position
after unlocking via the central locking
system, the leaf doors remain locked.
Key slot horizontal in lock
The leaf doors remain locked when the side
doors are locked or unlocked via the
central locking system. Choose this position
if the leaf doors are to always remain
locked.
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Unlocking the leaf doors with the key with
centrally locked side doors 3
Turn the key anticlockwise as far as
possible beyond the resistance point from
the vertical or horizontal position and pull
the handle of the leaf door. To safeguard
against being locked out, the key cannot
be removed when in this position.
Relock the leaf doors by closing them and
turning the key to the horizontal or vertical
position.
In the vertical position, the leaf doors will
be unlocked the next time the vehicle is
unlocked via the central locking system.
Notes on tailgate or leaf doors zAfter fitting certain accessories, it might
not be possible to keep the tailgate in
the open position.
zThe number plate can only be seen when
the tailgate or rear doors are closed. Do
not drive with an open tailgate or open
leaf doors.
9 Warning
Do not drive with luggage compartment
open when transporting bulky objects,
for example, since toxic exhaust fumes
could penetrate the interior.
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Keys, doors, windows
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Opening and closing the luggage
compartment 3 when the anti-theft
alarm system is enabled
1. To unlock:
Tailgate:
Turn key clockwise all the way
past the horizontal position. The tailgate
is unlocked and monitoring of the
passenger compartment and vehicle tilt
are disabled.
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Leaf doors:
Turn key anticlockwise all the
way past the vertical position. The leaf
doors are unlocked and monitoring of
the passenger compartment and vehicle
tilt are disabled.
2. Open the tailgate or leaf doors.
3. Close the tailgate or leaf doors.
4. To lock: Turn key back to horizontal or
vertical position. Monitoring of the
interior and vehicle tilt is enabled after
approx. 10 seconds. Note
zModifications to the passenger
compartment, such as fitting seat
covers, could hinder the function of
passenger compartment monitoring.
zSwitch off passenger compartment
monitoring of the interior of the parked
vehicle is being heated.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm gives off an
acoustic signal (horn) and a visual signal
(hazard warning flashers). The number
and duration of the alarms are stipulated
by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by pressing a
button on the remote control or by
switching on the ignition. The anti-theft
alarm system is deactivated at the same
time.
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Instruments
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Instrument displayTachometer
Displays the engine rpm.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each
gear as much as possible.
Speedometer
Speed display.
Picture no:
Kilometre display
With the ignition switched off, briefly press
the reset knob to display the number of
kilometres driven for approx. 15 seconds.
Top line:
Trip odometerDisplays the number of kilometres since the
gauge was reset.
To reset, press button with ignition
switched on and trip odometer activated
and hold down for approximately one
second. Caution
If the pointer is in the warning zone, the
maximum permitted engine speed is
exceeded. Engine at risk.
Vehicles with clock in odometerTo reset, press button with ignition
switched on and trip odometer activated
and hold down for approximately
2seconds.
To switch between trip odometer and clock
display 3 give reset knob a brief press – see
next page.
Bottom line:
OdometerRecords the number of kilometres
Service interval display 3173.
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72 Instruments
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Time display in odometer 3
To switch between trip odometer and time
display 3 give reset knob a short press.
When the vehicle lights are on, the
brightness of the display can be adjusted
using the right-hand adjuster wheel k
below the light switch 387. Setting the time
On the clock display, press the setting knob
on the instrument for approx. 2 seconds.
The flashing value is set by pressing briefly.
Press for about 2 seconds again to switch
to the next setting and at the end to exit
setting mode.
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Setting date and time
Select menu item Time, Date, from the
Settings menu.
The menu for Time, Date is displayed.
Select the required menu item and make
setting. Automatic time synchronisation
3
The RDS signal of most VHF transmitters
automatically sets the time.
Some transmitters do not send a correct
time signal. In such cases, we recommend
that you switch off automatic time
synchronisation.
On infotainment systems with
navigation3, time and date are also
harmonised upon receipt of a GPS satellite
signal.
The function is activated by ticking the field
in front of Synchron. clock automatical. in
the Time, Date menu.
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Language selection
You can select the display language for
some functions.
Select menu item Language from the
Settings menu.
The available languages are displayed.
7 Time, Date 19,5° 19:36
Time19:36
Date 10 . 07 . 2004 6 Synchron. clock automatical.
7
Settings 19,5° 19:36
Time, Date
LanguageDeutsch
Units English
Contrast Español
Day / Night Nederlands
6 Ign. logic Français
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Climate control
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Ventilation
zSet the temperature to the desired
setting.
zSwitch fan on, select fan setting
according to requirements.
zFor maximum ventilation in headroom:
move air distribution switch to M, open
all ventilation nozzles.
zFor ventilation to foot well: Set air
distribution switch to K.
zFor simultaneous ventilation to the head
area and the foot well: Set air
distribution switch to L. Heating
For rapid warming of the passenger
compartment:
zTurn the temperature switch clockwise as
far as it will go (warm).
zSet the fan to speed 3.
zSet the air distribution switch to the
desired position, preferably position J
394.
The comfort and general well-being of the
vehicle occupants are to a large extent
dependent on a suitable ventilation and
heating setting.
To achieve temperature stratification
with the pleasant effect of "cool head and
warm feet", move rotary air distribution
switch toK, J or L and move rotary
temperature switch to any position (in
central area with temperature
stratification effect).
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Heating the foot well
zSet the temperature switch in the right-
hand zone.
zSwitch on fan.
zSet air distribution switch to K.