Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The washer jets are automatically  heated when‐
ever the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.1.Switch off the ignition.2.Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of
resistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,
until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical
position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; otherwise,
the wipers may become damaged when they are
switched on.◀
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are ready
for operation.
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep
it away from sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and
inaccessible to children.
Follow the instructions on the container.◀
Washer fluid reservoir
Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot
engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze, according to the manufacturer's rec‐
ommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Manual transmission
Shifting Shifting into 5th or 6th gear
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐
vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could
lead to engine damage.◀
Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When
the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight
resistance needs to be overcome.
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IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  107 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  114 
Activated-charcoal filter  142 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  104 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  114 
Active Protection  106 
Active seat, front  49 
Active seat ventilation, front  50 
Active Steering, integral  110 
Adaptive brake assistant  107 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  105 
Adaptive drive  110 
Adaptive light control  91 
Additional telephone  230 
Additives, oil  285 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  47 
Airbags  94 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  95 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  141 
Air distribution, manual  140 
Air drying, refer to Cooling function  141 
Air pressure, tires  265 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion  142 
Air volume, automatic climate control  140 
Alarm system  42 
Alarm, unintentional  43 All around the center con‐
sole  14 
All around the headliner  15 
All around the steering wheel  12 
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control  141 
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires  279 
All-wheel-drive  109 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  147 
Alternative oil types  286 
AM/FM station  192 
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions  182 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  71 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  107 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  107 
Applications  258 
Appointments  248 
Approved engine oils  285 
Apps  258 
Apps, video playback  215 
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest  154 
Arrival time  85 
Ashtray  148 
Ashtray, front  148 
Ashtray, rear  149 
Assist  253 
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance  299 
Assistance when driving off  107  
Audio playback  201 
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth  216 AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐
matic Hold  67 
AUTO intensity  140 
Automatic car wash  304 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  139  
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  114 
Automatic Curb Monitor  56 
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags  96 
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function  64 
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol  90 
Automatic Hold  67 
Automatic locking  37 
Automatic recirculated-air control  141 
Automatic Soft Closing, doors  37 
Automatic tailgate  38 
Automatic transmission with Steptronic  72 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  140 
AUTO program, intensity  140 
AUX-IN port  212 
Average fuel consumption  84 
Average speed  84 
Axle loads, weights  311 
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  49 
Backup camera  126 
Balance  190 
Band-Aids, refer to First aid kit  299  Seite 324ReferenceEverything from A to Z324
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