
Lights and visibility99
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Note
Incorrect use of the sun visors (e.g. pulling them downwards once they are 
open) may result in broken hinges. This damage is not covered by the vehicle 
warranty.Windscreen wipersWindscreen wipers 
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The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen wipers 
and the automatic wash and wipe.
The windscreen wiper lever  ⇒fig. 61  has the following positions: Switching off the wipers
– Move the lever to position  .
Interval wipe 
– Move the lever up to position  .
– Move the control   to the left or right to set the length of the 
intervals. Control to the left: long intervals; control to the right: 
short intervals. Four wiper interval stages can be set using switch .
Slow wipe
– Move the lever up to position  .
Continuous wipe
– Move the lever up to position  .
Short wipe
– Move the lever down to position   to give the windscreen a  short  wipe.
Wash and wipe automatic system 
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– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel - Position  , the wind- screen washer is activated.
– Release the lever. The wipers-washers will keep running for  approximately four seconds.The windscreen will be wiped again after approximately five seconds once the 
wipe/wash system has been operated.
Fig. 61  Windscreen wiper 
and windscreen wash 
lever
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Lights and visibility101
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Note
•Do not put stickers on the windscreen in front of the sensor. This may 
cause sensor disruption or faults.Rear window wiper 
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The windscreen wiper lever operates the windscreen wiper 
and the wash and wipe system for the rear window.
Switching on the interval wipe
– Press the lever forwards to position    ⇒fig. 63 . The wiper will 
wipe the window approximately every 6 seconds. Switching off the interval wipe function
– Pull the lever back from position   towards the steering wheel. 
The wiper will continue to function  for a short period if you switch 
off whilst the wipers are in motion.
Switching on the automatic windscreen wiper/washer
– Press the lever fully fo rwards to position   ⇒fig. 63 . The rear 
wiper and washer operate at the same time. The windscreen 
wash system will function as long  as you hold the lever in this 
position.
– Release the lever. The washer system stops and the wipers  continue until the end of the cycle.
– Move the lever towards the steering wheel to switch off.
WARNING
•Worn and dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and safety levels while 
driving.•Always note the corresponding warnings on  ⇒page 193.Caution
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blade is not frozen to the glass 
before using the wiper for the first time. If you switch on the wiper when the 
wiper blade is frozen to the glass, this could damage both the wiper blade 
and the wiper motor.
Note
•The rear window wiper will only work when the ignition is switched on.
Fig. 63  Windscreen wiper 
and windscreen wash 
lever: rear window wiper
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Lights and visibility103
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Switching on the anti-dazzle function
– Press button   ⇒page 102, fig. 64 . The indicator lamp turns 
on.Anti-dazzle function
The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is switched on. 
The green indicator lamp lights up in the mirror housing.
When the anti-dazzle function is enabled, the interior mirror will darken  auto-
matically  according to the amount of light it receives. The anti-dazzle func-
tion is cancelled if reverse gear is engaged.
Note
•The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the sun 
blind* for the rear window is retracted and there are no other objects 
preventing light from reaching the rear view mirror.•If you have to stick any type of sticker on the windscreen, do not do so in 
front of the sensors. Doing so could prevent the anti-dazzle function from 
working well or even from working at all.Folding in the exterior mirrorsThe exterior mirrors of the vehicle may be folded in. For this, press the mirror 
housing towards the vehicle.
Note
Before washing the vehicle with an automatic car wash, fold in the mirrors to 
avoid damage.
Electric exterior mirrors* 
The exterior mirrors can be adjusted using the rotary knob in 
the driver door.Basic setting of exterior mirrors
1. Turn knob  ⇒fig. 65  to position  L ( left exterior mirror).
2.  Turn the rotary knob to positi on the mirror so that you have a 
good view to the rear of the vehicle.
3.  Turn knob to position  R (right exterior mirror ).
4.  Swivel the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a  good view to the rear of the vehicle  ⇒.
Heated exterior mirrors*
– Press the demisting button 
 =  ⇒ page 94, fig. 55
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Fig. 65  Controls of exte-
rior mirrors
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Seats and storage compartments105
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Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Seats and storage compartmentsThe importance of correct seat adjustmentProper seat adjustment optimises the level of protection 
offered by seat belts and airbags.Your vehicle has five seats, two in the front and three in the rear. Each seat is 
equipped with a three-point seat belt.
The driver seat and the front passenger seat can be adjusted in many ways to 
suit the physical requirements of the vehicle occupants. The correct seat 
position is very important for:•a fast and easy operation of all controls on the instrument panel,•a relaxed posture which does not cause drowsiness,•a safe driving ⇒ page 7,•ensuring that the seat belts and airbag system provide maximum protec-
tion  ⇒page 16.WARNING
•If the driver and passengers assume improper sitting positions, they 
may sustain critical injuries.•More people than available seats must never be transported in your 
vehicle.•Every passenger in the vehicle must properly fasten and wear the seat 
belt belonging to his or her seat. Chil dren must be protected with an appro-
priate child restraint system  ⇒page 39, “Child safety”.•The front seats and all head restraints must always be adjusted to body 
size and the seat belt must always be properly adjusted to provide you and 
your passengers with optimum protection.
•Always keep your feet on the footwell when the vehicle is moving; never 
rest them on the dash panel, out of the window or on the seat. This is also 
applied to passengers. An incorrect sitting position exposes you to an 
increased risk of injury in case of a sudden braking or an accident. If the 
airbag is triggered, you could sustain severe injuries due to an incorrect 
sitting position.•It is important for the driver and front passenger to keep a distance of 
at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Failure to respect the 
minimum distance means that the airbag will not protect you. Risk of fatal 
injury. The distance between the driver and the steering wheel or between 
the front passenger and the dash panel should always be as great as 
possible.•Adjust the driver or front passenger seat only when the vehicle is 
stationary. Otherwise, your seat  could move unexpectedly while the 
vehicle is moving. This could increase the risk of an accident and therefore, 
injury. In addition, while adjusting your seat, you will assume an incorrect 
sitting position. Risk of fatal accidents.•Special guidelines apply to installing a child seat on the front 
passenger seat. When installing a child seat, please observe the warnings 
described in  ⇒page 39, “Child safety”.WARNING (continued)
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Seats and storage compartments107
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Technical Specifications
Removing or adjusting head restraints
The head restraints can be adjusted by moving them up and 
down.Adjusting height (front seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired 
position.
– To lower the head restraint,  press the button and push head 
restraint downwards.
– Make sure that it engages securely into position.
Adjusting height (rear seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired  position. – To lower the head restraint, 
press the button and push head 
restraint downwards.
– Make sure that the head restraint engages securely in one of its  positions  ⇒page 13.
Removing the head restraint
– Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
– Press the button  ⇒fig. 68  (arrow).
– Pull head restraint out of fitting without releasing the button.
Fitting the head restraint
– Insert the head restraint into the guides on the backrest.
– Push head restraint down.
– Adjust the head restraint to suit passenger’s height  ⇒page 12.
WARNING
•Never drive if the head restraints have been removed. Risk of injury.•Never drive if the head restraints are in an unsuitable position, there is 
a risk of serious injury.•After refitting the head restraint, you must always adjust it properly for 
height to achieve optimal protection.•Please observe the safety warnings in  ⇒page 106, “Correct adjust-
ment of head restraints”.Note
•To fit and remove the rear head restraints, gently tilt the seat backrest 
forwards.
Fig. 68  Adjusting and 
removing the head 
restraints
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Seats and storage compartments109
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rests are tilted to the rear, the greater the risk of injury due to improper 
positioning of the belt web!
•Exercise caution when securing the seat height into forwards/back-
wards position. Injuries can be caused if the seat height is adjusted 
without due care and attention.•To move the seat lengthways, pull upwards and not sideways on the 
lever, as the force exerted on it in this position could damage it.
Heated seats* 
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The front seat cushions and backrests can be heated electri-
cally.
– Press the corresponding switch  ⇒fig. 70  to switch on the seat 
heating. – Press once to connect the heating at a maximum force. Two LEDs 
will light up  ⇒fig. 70 . After 15 min. of high intensity, the upper 
led turns off, the system is deactivated for 2 min. and after 2 
min., it works again at low intens ity (lower led is always turned 
on).
– Press the switch again to set the heating to minimum force. (The  lower LED lights up).
– To disconnect the heating, press the switch again.
Caution
To avoid damaging the heating elements, please do not kneel on the seat or 
apply sharp pressure at a single point to the seat cushion and backrest.
Note
The seats are only heated electrically when the engine is running.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 70  Front seats 
heating switch
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Seats and storage compartments111
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On split rear seats 
11) the backrest and cushion can be lowered and raised 
respectively in two sections.
WARNING
•Please be careful when folding back the backrest! Injuries can be 
caused if the seat height is adjusted without due care and attention.•Do no trap or damage seat belts when raising the backrest.•After raising the backrest, check it has engaged properly in position. Do 
this by pulling on the central seat belt or directly on the backrest and check 
that the position lever is in the neutral position.•The three point automatic seat belt only works correctly when the back-
rest of the central seat is correctly engaged.
Storage compartmentStorage compartment on the front passenger side The compartment can be opened by pulling the lever  ⇒fig. 73.
Glove compartment cooling*
There is an air vent in upper part of the glove compartment. If the air condi-
tioning is switched on, cooled air can be fed into the compartment. The vent 
can be opened and closed by turning it.
WARNING
Always keep the storage compartment cover closed while the vehicle is in 
motion in order to reduce the risk of injury caused by a sudden braking or 
by an accident.
11)Optional equipment
Fig. 73  Passenger side: 
storage compartment
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It is necessary to use a specific adapter for each navigator, so consult your 
Technical Service. This bracket supplies power to the portable navigator.
Storage compartment under front seats *To  o p e n
– The compartment is opened by pulling on the lever and assisting 
it with your hand.
To  c l o s e
– Press the cover inwards until the closed drawer clicks into posi- tion.
NoteThe storage drawer will hold a maximum weight of 1.5 kg.
Seat storage pocket*There is a storage pocket on the rear of the front seats.
Fig. 77  Storage compart-
ment under the front 
passenger seat
Fig. 78  Seat storage 
pocket
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