
Notes o n these featur es
-The turn signals only work with the ignition
turned on. The indicator lights
II or Ill in
the instrument cluster
¢page 14 also b link.
- After you have turned a corner, the turn sig-
nal switches off automatica lly.
- The
high beam works only when the head
lights are on. The indicator light
II in th e
instrument cluster illuminates when the
high beams are on.
- The
headlight flasher wo rks only as long as
you hold the lever -even if there are no
lights turned on. The indicator light
II in
the instrument cluster illuminates when you
use the headlight flasher.
A WARNING
Do not use the high beam or headlight
flasher if you know that thes e cou ld blind
oncoming traffic.
Interior lights
Front interior lights
-
The front interior lights also contain reading
lights for the driver and passenger .
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Fig. 49 Headliner: Fro nt inte rior/rea ding lights
The rocker switch @¢ fig. 49 for operating
the interior lighting has the following func
tions :
Door cont act swi tch
.,. Place the switch @ in the midd le position.
Interior light switched on
.,. Pla ce the switch @ in position I.
Clear vision 5 3
Interior light swit ch ed off
.,. Place the switch @ in position 0 .
Front read ing lights ~
.,. Press one of the switches@ to turn the
r ight or left reading light on or off .
With the door contact switch turned on, the
interior lights turn on as soon as you unlock
the vehicle or open the doors. The lighting is
also turned on when the ignition key is re
moved. The lights go out about 30 seconds af
ter the doors are closed. When the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is turned on, the
interior lights are turned off.
When a doo r is open, the interior lights are
tu rned off after about 10 minutes to prevent
draining of the battery .
The brightness of the lights is controlled au
tomat ica lly by a d immer when they are
swi tched on and off.
Rear interior lights
There are reading lights in the rear for the
passengers .
Fig . 50 Headliner: Rear read ing lig hts
The read ing l ights are switched on and off us
ing the buttons ~-
Depending on your model, the appearance
and the location of the reading lights may be
different .

54 Clear vision
Vision
Sun visors
Using the sun visors makes driving safer.
Fig. 51 Sun visor
The sun visors for the driver and passenger
can be pulled out of their brackets in the cen
ter of the vehicle and turned towards the
doors
i::> fig. 51 (D. After the sun visor has
been turned to the door, it can be extended*
lengthwise.
Vanity mirror
The vanity mirrors on the sun visors are cov
ered. When the lid is opened @, the m irror
light in the headliner turns on automatically .
It turns off when the lid is closed and the visor
is folded up again.
Sun shade
App lies to vehicles: with s un shade
Fig. 52 Sun shade pulled up on
a rear window
.. Pull the shade out and hang it in the bracket
on the uppe r door frame
i::> fig. 52.
Wiper and washer
system
Switching the windshield wipers on
+ ®
Fig . 53 Windshield w iper lever
Fig.
54 Rear w iper actuat io n
Move the windshield w iper lever to the corre
sponding position:
@ -Windshield wiper off
(D-Interval mode. The windshield wiper au
tomatically activates when you drive 2 mph (4 km/h). The higher the sensitivity of the rain
sensor is set (sw itch @to the right), the ear li
er the windsh ield wipers react to moisture on
the windshield . In some models, you can
switch rain sensor mode
off and sw itch inter
mittent mode on in the MMI*. Select:
ICAR!
function button > Car systems* control but
ton
> Driver assist > Rain sensor. In interm it
tent mode, you can adjust the interval time
using the@switch.
@ -Slow wipin g
@-Fast wip ing
@ -Single wipe
®-Clean the win dshie ld. To eliminate water
droplets, the windsh ield wiper performs one
afterwipe operation after severa l seconds
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while driving. You can switch this function off by moving the lever to position ® within 10
seconds of the afterwipe operation. The after
wipe function is reactivated the next time the ignit ion is switched on.
The rear wiper automatically switches on
when the reverse gear is engaged and the
front w indshield wipers are on and in opera
tion .
C lea ning the headlights *. The headlight wash
er system * operates on ly when the headlights
are on. If you move the lever to pos ition ®,
the headlights are washed in interva ls .
® -Wipe the rear window. The rear wiper
moves about every 4 seconds .
0-Clean the rear window. The number of
wiping operations depends on how long the l ever is held in positio n 7.
A WARNING
-The ra in sensor is only intended to assist
the driver. The driver is still responsible
for man ually sw itching the w ipers on ac
cording to the v is ibility conditions.
- The windshie ld may not be treated w ith
water-repe lling windshie ld coat ing
agents. Unfavorable conditions, such as
wetness, darkness, low sun, can res ult in
increased glare. W iper b lade chatter is
also possible .
- Proper ly functioning w indshie ld w iper
blade s are required fo r a clear view and
sa fe dr iv ing .
(D Note
-In the case of frost, check whether the
windsh ield wiper b lades a re fro zen to
t h e windshie ld. Swit ching on the wind
s h ield wipers can d amage t he wipe r
blades!
- Prior to using a car w ash, the windshield
wipe r system m ust be swit ched off (lever
i n position 0) . This helps to prevent unin
tentiona l switching on and damage to
the windshie ld w iper system.
Clear v is ion 5 5
(D Tips
- The windshie ld w ipers are switched off
when the ign it ion is tu rned off . Act ivate
the windsh ield wipers after the ignition
is switc hed back on by moving t he wind
shield wipe r lever to any position .
- Worn or d irty windshield wiper blades
result in streaking. This ca n affect the
rai n sensor function. Check your wind
shield w iper blades regularly.
- The washer fluid nozz les of the wind
shield washe r system a re heated at low
tempe rat ures whe n the ignition is on .
- When stopping temporarily, e .g. at a
t raffic light, the set spe ed of the wind
shield wiper s is automatically reduced by
one speed.
Cleaning windshield wiper blades
C lean the w indsh ie ld w iper blades when t hey
begin to leave st reaks.
.,. Place t he w indshie ld w iper arms in the serv
ice pos ition. Re fer to ~
page 56.
.,. Lift the wiper a rm away from the rea r win
dow .
.. Use a soft cloth and glass cleane r to clean
the windshield wiper b lades.
A WARNING
Dirty windsh ield wiper b lades can impair
your view . This can lead to accidents .
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Fig. 55 Remov ing the w iper blad e

58 Clear vis ion
@ Tips
If there shou ld be a malfunction in the
electrical system, you can still adjust the
exterior mirrors by pressing the edge of
the mirror .
Dimming the mirrors
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Fig. 58 A ut oma tic d imm ing re arview mirror*
Manual anti -glar e adju stm ent
.. Move the small lever (located on the bottom
edge of the mirror) to the rear .
Automatically dimming mirrors*
.. To d im the rearv iew mirror and both exterior
mirrors*, press the @button. The diode ®
turns o n. The rearview and exterior m irrors*
dim automatically when light shines on
them, for example from headlights on ave
hicle to the rear.
A WARNING
Electrolyte flu id can leak from automatic
dimming mirrors if the glass is broken.
Electrolyte fluid can irritate skin, eyes and
respiratory system .
- Repeated or prolonged exposure to elec
trolyte can cause irritation to the resp ira
tory system, espec ially among people
with asthma or other respiratory cond i
t ions. Get fres h air immedia tely by leav
ing t he vehicle or, if that is not possible,
open windows and doors all the way.
- If electrolyte gets in to the eyes, flush
them thoro ughly with large amounts of
clean water for at least 15 minutes;
medica l attention is recommended .
-If electrolyte contacts skin, flush affect
ed area with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then wash affected area
with soap and water; medical attention is recommended . Thoroughly wash af
fected clothing and shoes before reuse.
- If swallowed and person is conscious,
rinse mouth with water for at least 15
minutes. Do not induc e vomiting unless
instructed to do so by medi cal professio
na l. Get medical attention immediately .
(D Note
Liquid electrolyte leaking from b roken m ir
ror glass w ill damage any plastic surfaces
i t comes in contac t with. Clean up spilled
electrolyte imme diately with clean water
and a sponge .
(D Tips
-Switching off the dimming function of
the inside rear view mirror also deacti
vates the automatic dimming func tion of
the exterior mirrors * .
- The automatic dimming m irrors do not
dim when the interior lighting is turned
on or the reverse gear is selected .
- Au toma tic d imm ing for the mirror on ly
operates properly if the light striking the
inside mirror is not hindered by othe r ob
jects .

Seat memory
Memory for driver's seat
Applies to vehicles: with seat memory
The seat adjustment settings for two drivers
can be stored using the memory buttons in
the driver's door.
Fig. 62 Driver's door: Seat memory
In addition to the setting for the driver's seat,
the exterior rear view mirror setting can be
stored and recalled through seat memory if
the vehicle is properly equipped.
Storing and recalling settings
With the help of the memory buttons 1 and 2
c::> fig. 62 the settings for two different dr ivers
can be stored and recalled
c::> page 63.
The current settings are also automatically as
signed to the remote control key being used
when the vehicle is locked . When the vehicle
is unlocked, the settings assigned to the re
mote contro l key being used are automatically
recalled.
Turning seat memory on and off
If the IOFFI switch is depressed, the seat
memory is inope rative. When the Memory
function is off , the LED in the button lights up.
A ll the stored settings are retained. We rec
ommend using the
I OFFI switch and deactivat
ing the seat memory if the vehicle is only go
ing to be used
temporarily by a driver whose
settings are not going to be stored.
Seats and storage 63
Storing and recalling settings
Applies to vehicles: wit h seat memory
Storing settings
.,. Adjust the driver's seat.
.,. Adjust the two exterior mirrors.
.,. Press the
ISET I button. The light in the but
ton will come on .
.,. Now press a memory button
<[II or m). If
the storing procedure is correct, a confirma
tion tone will sound.
Recalling settings
.,. If the driver's door is open, tap the corre
sponding memory button briefly .
.,. If the driver's door is closed, press the ap
propriate memory button until the stored
position is reached.
Successful storage is confirmed audibly and
by the light in the
ISETI button i lluminating
c::> page 63, fig. 62 .
When the vehicle is locked , the current set
tings are stored and assigned to the remote
control key. But the settings stored on
memo
ry buttons 1 to 2 are not deleted. They can be
recalled at any time. When the vehicle is
un
locked ,
the settings assigned to the remote
control key are restored.
If your vehicle is driven by other persons using
your remote control key, you should save your
individual seat position on one of the memory
buttons. You can recall your settings again
s imply and conveniently by press ing the corre
sponding memory button . When the vehicle is
locked, these settings are automatically re-as
signed to the remote control key and stored.
A WARNING
- For safety reasons, the seat setting can
only be recalled when the vehicle is sta
tionary -otherwise yo u risk having an ac
cident.
- In an emergency the recall p rocedure can
be cancelled by pressing the
IOFFI switch
or by tapping of the memory buttons.

weight flying freely through the passenger
compartment can cause in a co llision at a
speed considered relatively low .
.&_ WARNING
Weak, damaged or improper straps used
to secure items to tie-downs can fail dur
ing hard brak ing or in a collision and cause
ser ious personal injury.
- Always use suitable retaining straps and
properly secure items to the tie-downs in
the luggage compartment to help pre
vent items from sh ifting or flying for
wa rd.
- When the rear seat backrest is folded down, always use su itab le retain ing
straps and properly sec ure items to the
t ie-downs in the luggage compartment
to help prevent items from flying for
ward into the passenger compartment .
- Never attach a child safety seat tether
strap to a tie -down .
Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 73 Luggage compartme nt: cover attac hed
Fig . 7 4 Luggage compartment: stor ing the cover
Removing
.. Unhook the straps(!)¢ fig. 73.
Sea ts a nd s to rage 69
.. Pull the cover@ out of the retainers @in
the direction of the arrow.
Installing
.. Slide the cover into the retainers @ .
.. Attach the straps(!)¢,& .
Storing
.. Slide the rear seat forward ¢ page 64.
.. Fold the cover together and store it beh ind
the rear seat¢
fig. 74.
.&_ WARNING
- To prevent acc idents, never instal l the
luggage compartmen t cover unsecured .
- Whenever driving, neve r pla ce any hard
or heavy objects on the luggage com
partment or allow pets to sit on the lug
gage compartment cover. They could be
come a hazard to vehicle occ upants in
the event of sudden braking or in an acci
dent.
(D Note
You cou ld damaged a stored luggage com
partment cover when you move the rear
seat or rear seat backrest.
(D Tips
- You can use the luggage compartment
cover to store light weight clothing or ar
ticles but do not leave any heavy or sharp
objects in the pockets of the clothing.
- Remember that plac ing clothing or arti
cles on the luggage compartment
cover
can block the driver's vision in the rear
view mirror. This also applies especially
when you have to transport large ob
jects.
- So that stale air can escape from the ve
hicle be su re not to cove r the ventilation
slot between the rear lid and the lug
gage compa rtment cover.
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To close glove compartment
• Push the g love compartment lid upward un-
ti l the lock engages.
There are holders for a pen and a pad of paper in the glove compartment lid.
On the right side in the glove compartment is
a holder with the key body into which the
emergency key must be cl ipped to be able to
start the vehicle .
A WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury in an
accident or sudden stop, a lways keep the
glove compartment closed whi le driving.
Cooling box in glove compartment
The cooling box works only when the air-con
ditioning is in cooling mode.
Fig. 91 Glove box w ith cool ing box open and switc hed
on
" Open the glove compartment c::> page 76,
fig. 90.
"T urn the rotary switch @ counter-clockwise
to switch the coo ling on. The symbols on the
rotary switch must be displayed
c::> fig. 91 ac
cordingly .
• Turn the rotary switch @ clockwise to
switch the cooling off .
T he cooling box works only in the cooling
mode. If the climate contro l is in the heating
mode, we recommend switching the cooling
box off .
Seats and storage 77
Storage compartment in the roof
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Fig. 92 Storage pocket in the roof
.. To open the lid you have to touch the bar
c::> fig . 92 (Arrow). The lid opens automati
cally .
" To close the lid, push it up until it engages .
A WARNING
Always keep the lid closed while driv ing to
reduce the risk of injury during a sudden
braking maneuver or in the event of an ac
cident .
Coat hooks
Fig. 93 Coat hooks at rear doors
_& WARNING
- Hang clothes in such a way that they do
not impair the driver's vision.
- The coat hooks must only be used for
lightweight clothing. Do not leave any
heavy or sharp edged objects in the pock
ets which may interfere with the side cur
tain airbag deployment and can cause personal injury in a crash .

130 Parking system
Rearv iew camer a coverage area
The MM I display shows the area cove red by
the rearview camera
r=> fig. 140 (J) . Objects
that are not in the a rea covered @are not
shown on the MMI display .
We recommend that you p ractice park ing wi th
the rearview camera in a traffic-free location
or parking lot to become familiar with the sys
tem, the orientation lines, and their f unction.
When doing th is, there sho uld be good light
and weather conditions.
I n the MMI disp lay, objects or vehicles appear
closer or further away if:
- yo u are d riving in reverse gear from a level
s u rface on to an incline, or a downward
s lope,
- you are d riving in reverse gear toward pro
truding objects,
- the vehicle is carrying too much load in the
rear .
The accu racy of the orientat ion lines and b lue
surfaces dim inishes if:
- the rearview camera does not prov ide a reli
able image, for example, in poor visibility
condit io ns or if the lens is dirty,
- the image on t he screen is not visible due to
s u n glare and reflect ion .
Caring for the rear view came ra len s
The rearview camera is located above the rear
license plate bracket . For the parking system
to operate, the lens
r=> fig. 141 must be kept
clean:
- Dampen the lens with a househo ld alcoho l
based glass cleaner, and then wipe the lens
clean with a dry cloth
r=> 0 .
- Remove snow with a hand brush and ice
prefe rably with a de-icing spray
r=> 0 .
A WARNING
-The parking system cannot rep lace the
dr iver's at tention. The d river alone is re
sponsible fo r par kin g and similar dr iving
ma ne uvers .
-
-Sensors have blind spots in wh ich objects
cannot be detected. Pay spec ia l attention
to small childre n and an imals because
the sensors cannot always detect them .
- Always keep your eyes on the vehicle 's
sur roundings, us ing the rearv iew mir ror
as we ll.
- Do not allow yourself to be distracted
from traffic by the rea rv iew camera pic
tures .
- If the position and the installation angle
of the camera has changed, for example,
after a rear end coll ision, do not conti nue
to use the system for safety reasons .
H ave it chec ked by a qualified dea le rship.
Q) Note
- Low obstacles a lready s ignaled by a
wa rning can disappear from the system's
detection rang e as they are app roached
and w ill no t cont inue to be signaled. Ob
jec ts such as ba rr ier chains, tra iler draw
bars, thin painted vert ica l poles or fen
ces may not be detecte d by the system,
posing ris k of damage .
- N ever use warm or hot water to remove
snow or ice from the rearv iew camera
lens -this could ca use the lens to crac k!
- W hen cleaning the lens, never use prod
ucts that a re a brasive.