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Limiting .......................................... 108
Shifting into optimal ......................109
Gear selector lever ............................ 103
Cleaning ......................................... 220
Gearshift pattern ........................... 103
Lock ......................................... 99, 103
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 234
Shifting procedure .........................104
Transmission position indicator .....104
Transmission positions ..................104
Generator
see Alternator
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
Glove box ........................................... 161
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............ 206
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................ 206
H
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning .... 220
Hazard warning flasher ....................... 92
Headlamp cleaning system ................ 93
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps .............89
Automatic headlamp mode ..............90
Bi-Xenon .................................. 89, 272
Cleaning lenses ............................. 218
Cleaning system .............................. 93
Daytime running lamp mode ............90
Delayed shut-off ............................ 125
High-beam flasher ............................ 92
High-beam headlamps .....................92
Low-beam headlamps ......................90
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 249
Replacing bulbs ............................. 271
Switch .............................................. 89
Headliner, cleaning and care of ....... 220
Head restraints .................................... 80
Adjustment ...................................... 80
Head-thorax air bags ........................... 42
Height adjustment
Seats ............................................... 80
High-beam flasher ............................... 92
High-beam headlamps ................ 92, 272
Indicator lamp ............................ 31, 32
Replacing bulbs ............................. 272
High-performance brake system ..... 211
Hill-start assist system ..................... 142
Hood ................................................... 180
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 241
Horn ...................................................... 28
Hydroplaning ..................................... 212
I
Identification labels .......................... 294
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 295
Ignition ..................................... 78, 79, 99
Immobilizer .......................................... 63
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle ........................ 35, 72
Instrument cluster ...................... 30, 111
Illumination .................................... 112
Lamps ............................................ 254
Multifunction display .....................114
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior lighting ................................... 94
Delayed shut-off ............................ 126
Reading lamps ................................. 94
Interior rear view mirror ..................... 86
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 86
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
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Seat adjustment
! When moving the seats, make sure there
are no items in the footwell or behind the
seats. Otherwise, you could damage the
seats and/or the items.
Power seats
iThe memory function (Y page 88) lets
you store the settings for the seat position
together with the settings for the steering
wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors.
XSeat fore and aft adjustment: Press the
switch forward or backward in direction of
arrow A.
iWhen moving the seat fore or aft, the head
restraints may readjust automatically.
XSeat height: Press the switch up or down
in direction of arrow ;.
XSeat cushion tilt: Press the switch up or
down in direction of arrow = until your
upper legs are lightly supported.
XSeat cushion depth: Press the switch
forward or backward in direction of
arrow ? until your legs are supported
comfortably.
XSeat backrest tilt: Press the switch
forward or backward in direction of arrow
B.
XHead restraint height: Press the switch
up or down in direction of arrow :.Moving the seats forward and
backward
You can move the seats forward and
backward to facilitate loading and unloading.
GWarning!
When moving the seats, make sure no one can
be caught by them. Never place hands under
seat or near any moving parts during a seat
adjustment procedure. To stop the seat from
moving when potential danger exists:
RPress the switch once more.
RMove the seat adjustment switch on the
door.
! When moving the seats, make sure there
are no items in the footwell or behind the
seats. Otherwise, you could damage the
seats and/or the items.
XMoving the seat forward: Press switch
at : and release.
The seat moves forward automatically.
XMoving the seat backward: Press switch
at ; and release.
The seat moves backwards to its previous
position automatically.
Lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the seat’s
lumbar support to help enhance support to
your spine.
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XSwitch on the ignition.XSet the lumbar support with
thumbwheel : between 0 and 5.
Multicontour seat
The multicontour seat backrest has inflatable
air cushions built into the seat backrest to
provide additional lumbar and side support.
The seat backrest cushion height and
curvature can be continuously varied with
switches on the lower left side (driver’s seat)
or the lower right side (passenger seat) of the
seat when the ignition is switched on.
XSwitch on the ignition.XShoulder region support: Press W or
X on switch :.
The air cushion inflates or deflates.
XLumbar region support: Press * or
& on rocker switch ?.
This selects the air cushion you wish to
adjust.
XPress W or X on rocker switch ?.
The air cushion inflates or deflates.
XSide bolsters adjustment: Press
switch ; to the right or left.
The lateral support increases or decreases.
Massage function (PULSE)
You can reduce muscle tension during long
trips by periodically using the massage
function.
XPress button =.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The air cushions in the lumbar region inflate
and deflate rhythmically.
iThe massage function switches off
automatically after approximately
8 minutes. The indicator lamp goes out.
Seat ventilation
The blue indicator lamps in seat ventilation
switch : come on to show which ventilation
level you have selected.
iThe seat ventilation for the driver’s seat
can be activated using the summer opening
feature (Y page 157).
XSwitch on the ignition.XSwitching on: Press seat ventilation
switch :.
Three blue indicator lamps in seat
ventilation switch : come on.
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The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or
lowered according to the selected level
setting and to the vehicle speed. With
increasing speed, the ride height is reduced
by up to approximately 0.5 in (12 mm). With
decreasing speed, the ride height is again
raised to the selected vehicle level.
These height adjustments are so small that
you may not notice any change.
Setting the vehicle level
GWarning!
To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and
feet away from wheel housing area, and stay
away from under the vehicle when lowering
the vehicle chassis.
The following vehicle level settings can be
selected when the vehicle is stationary and
the engine is running:
LevelUse forIndicator
lamps
NormalFor driving on
normal roads.
Both lamps
are off.
Level 1For driving on
rough roads or
with snow chains
(Y page 208).
One lamp
is on.
Level 2For driving on very
rough road surface
conditions.
Both lamps
are on.
Select the level 1 and level 2 settings only
when required by current driving conditions.
Otherwise the fuel consumption may
increase and/or the handling may be
impaired.
iThe selected setting remains stored in
memory, even when the engine is turned
off and restarted.
XStart the engine.XPress vehicle level control button = briefly
to change from one level setting to the
next.
RThe normal level is selected if both
indicator lamps are off.
RAt level 1, indicator lamp : is on.
RAt level 2, both indicator lamps :
and ; are on.
When the vehicle is at level 2, pressing
vehicle level control button = will return
the vehicle to normal level.
iPressing vehicle level control button =
twice in quick succession will cause the
vehicle to immediately raise or lower to the
new vehicle level as selected.
Suspension tuning
The suspension tuning is set according to:
Ryour driving style
Rroad surface conditions
Ryour choice of suspension style
Rthe vehicle loading
You can set the following suspension styles:
RRegular (Comfort)
RSporty
iThe selected setting remains stored in
memory, even when the engine is turned
off and restarted.
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