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Switch units
Center console
Function0072Switches the left/right-hand seat
heating on/off0087Switches the windshield heating
on/off0073Switches the rear window defroster
on/off0069Activates/deactivates
PARKTRONIC003BSwitches the hazard warning lamps
on/off00E3Activates/deactivates ASR00BF
00C0Central locking, interior/rear
compartmentRoofFunction0046Microphone for the telephone0047Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off008ASwitches the automatic interior
lighting on/off0088• Eyeglasses compartment or• Anti-theft alarm system (ATA)0086Switches the interior lighting on/off0087Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/offSwitch units7At a glanceGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.
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Driver's doorFunction0046Adjusts the exterior mirrors0047Selects an exterior mirror008AOpens/closes the left-hand side
window0088Opens/closes the right-hand side
windowAdditional switch units
Switch unit between the light switch and the
steering wheel
Function0086Switches the auxiliary heating on/
off00B7Switches the heater booster
function on/off0093
0094Sets the working speed0093Switches the working speed
governor (ADR) on/off00B4
00B3Ventilates the cargo compartment8Switch unitsAt a glanceGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.
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Switch unit between the steering wheel and
ignition lock
Function0045
0044Switches the rear-compartment
convenience lighting on/offSwitch units9At a glanceGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.
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Opening and closing
Remote control with an integrated
folding key
The vehicle comes equipped with 2 or 4
remote controls with an integrated folding
key.
The key's remote control conforms to the
FCC regulations (part 15) and the Canadian
Industrial Standard RSS-210 and has a range
of up to 32 ft (10 m).
Remote control with an integrated folding key
00460042 To unlock the sliding doors and the
rear door00470036 To unlock the driver's door only or
the vehicle centrally008A0037 To lock the vehicle centrally0088Key release button0086Battery check lampXTo unlock the driver's door: press the
0036 button.
The turn signals flash once. The anti-theft
alarm system (ATA) is deactivated.XTo unlock the sliding doors and rear
door: press the 0042 button.
The turn signals flash once.XTo unlock centrally: unlock the driver's
door.XPress the 0036 unlocking button again
within two seconds.
The turn signals flash once.i Cargo Vans and Passenger Vans only: if
you unlock the vehicle using the remote
control and do not open a door within
40 seconds, the vehicle is automatically
relocked.XTo lock centrally: press the 0037 locking
button.
The turn signals flash three times when the
drive authorization system or the Anti-Theft
Alarm system (ATA) is activated and all the
doors are closed.
i Make sure that the locking knobs have
dropped down.
You can find further information in the
"Controls" section of the vehicle's Operator's
Manual.
Adjusting
Ignition lock
005DTo insert/remove the key, to lock the
steering wheel004ATo unlock the steering wheel, power
supply for some consumers (e.g. the
radio)004BTo switch on the ignition, power supply for
all consumers preglow and drive position004CTo start the engine
i To unlock the steering wheel, move the
steering wheel slightly while turning the key
to position 1.
10AdjustingControlsGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.
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On vehicles with a battery isolating switch,
you must first switch on the electrical
system.
You can find information on the battery
isolating switch in the "Controls" section of
the vehicle's Operator's Manual.
Seats
0046Seat fore-and-aft adjustment0047Lumbar support adjustment008ASeat backrest adjustment0088Seat height adjustment0086Seat cushion angle adjustment0087Seat suspension adjustment006ESeat suspension lock
i Depending on the seat model, some
adjustments may not be available.
You can find further information in the
"Controls" section of the vehicle's Operator's
Manual.
Steering wheel0046Steering column fore-and-aft adjustment0047Steering column height008ALever
You can find further information in the
"Controls" section of the vehicle's Operator's
Manual.
Adjusting11ControlsGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.
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Seat belts\000FBelt sash guide\000GBelt tongue\000
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You can find further information in the
"Controls" section of the vehicle's Operating
Instructions.
Good visibility
Windshield wipers
0046Single wipe/to wipe with washer fluid0047To switch on the windshield wipers
The detent positions of the combination
switch correspond to the following wiper
speeds:
0Windshield wipers offIIntermittent wipeIINormal wipeIIIRapid wipe
You can find further information (including
vehicles with a rain/light sensor) in the
"Controls" section of your vehicle's Operating
Instructions.
Rear window wiper
The rear window wiper switches on
automatically if you engage reverse gear and
the windshield wipers are on.
0046Switch004BTo wipe with washer fluid004CIntermittent wipe004DTo switch off the wiper004ETo wipe with washer fluid
You can find further information in the
"Controls" section of the vehicle's Operating
Instructions.
Good visibility13ControlsGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.
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Climate control
Overview of climate control systems
The vehicle is equipped with one of the following climate control systems:
HeatingThe heating system is a heating and
ventilation system without a cooling system.Air-conditioning systemThe air-conditioning system is a combination
of a heating and ventilation system, together
with a cooling system. Rear-compartment heatingThe separately activated rear-compartment
heating allows a separate temperature and
airflow setting for the rear compartment.Rear-compartment air-conditioning systemThe separately activated rear-compartment
air-conditioning system allows a separate
temperature and airflow setting for the rear
compartment.
On vehicles without rear-compartment climate control, the control panel is equipped with a
paper holder.
14Climate controlControlsGWarning!Make sure that you read the Operator’s Manual. You may
otherwise fail to recognize hazards.