
Low beams  89Automatic headlamp con‐
trol   90
Daytime running lights   90
Adaptive Light Control   90
High-beam Assistant   91Instrument lighting  927Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  65High beams, head‐
lamp flasher   65High-beam Assistant   91Roadside parking lamps   90Computer  838Steering wheel buttons, leftStore speed   125,  119Resume speed   127,  119Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing   126Active Cruise Control on/off, in‐
terrupting   119Reduce distance   122Increase distance   122Cruise control rocker switch   127,  1219Instrument cluster   7310Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation  24Telephone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and
CommunicationThumbwheel for selection lists   8311Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers  66Rain sensor  67Clean the windshields and head‐
lamps   6812Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   62Auto Start/Stop function   6313Horn14Steering wheel heating  5615Adjust steering wheel  5616Unlock hood  197Seite 13CockpitAt a glance13
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Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the
resistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
High beams, headlamp flasher▷High beams, arrow 1.▷Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are
frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor
may be damaged.◀
No wiper operation on dry windshield
Do not use the windshield wipers if the
windshield is dry, as this may damage the
wiper blades or cause them to become worn
more quickly.◀
No wiper operation with wipers folded
away
Do not switch on the wipers if they are folded
away, otherwise the hood or the wipers may be
damaged.◀
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Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel.
Clean the windshield, headlamps
Pull the wiper lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle lights are
switched on.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while 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 the ignition on and off again.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 sec‐
onds, 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; other‐
wise, 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 and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐
tion.
Only keep it in the closed original container
and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
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Replacing componentsVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located on the
right side in the cargo area in a storage com‐
partment. Open the cover.
Wiper blade replacement Note Do not fold down the wipers without
wiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
have not been installed; this may damage the
windshield.◀
Replacing the wiper blades
1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer
to page  68, the wiper arms.2.Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.3.Squeeze the retainer spring, arrow 1, and
fold up the wiper blade, arrow 2.4.Remove the wiper blade forward from the
catch.5.Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order
of removal until it locks in place.6.Fold down the wipers.
Folding down wipers before opening the hood
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms with the wiper blades are against
the windshield to prevent damage.◀
Lamp and bulb replacement
Hints
Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
the service center if you are unfamiliar with
them or they are not described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at the service center.
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If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
When tow-starting and towing the vehi‐
cle, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems;
otherwise, improper behavior of the braking
function of individual systems could result in
an accident.◀
Switching off Intelligent Safety systems, refer
to page  102.
Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehicle
response.
Tow truck
Your vehicle should be transported with a tow
truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Automatic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
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Engine oil types, alterna‐tive  200 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  200 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  33 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  216  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  62 
Engine stop  62 
Engine temperature  78 
Entering a car wash  221 
Equipment, interior  148 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  114 
Exchanging wheels/tires  193 
Exhaust system  163 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  55 
Exterior mirrors  54 
External start  216 
External temperature dis‐ play  79 
External temperature warn‐ ing  79 
Eyes for securing cargo  166 
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control  76 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  43 
Fan, refer to Air flow  142, 146  
Fault displays, refer to Check Control  76 
Filler neck for engine oil  199 
Fine wood, care  223 
First aid kit  216 
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting  219 
Flat tire, changing wheels  212 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  100 Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM  97 
Flat tire, warning lamp  98, 101  
Flooding  163 
Floor carpet, care  224 
Floor mats, care  224 
Fogged up windows  142 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  154 
Fold-out position, windshield wipers  68 
Foot brake  163 
Front airbags  94 
Front fog lamps  92 
Front fog lamps, bulb replace‐ ment  209 
Front lamps  205 
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation  96 
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp  96 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  100 
Fuel  180 
Fuel cap  178 
Fuel consumption, current  80 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  84 
Fuel filler flap  178 
Fuel gauge  78 
Fuel quality  180 
Fuel recommendation  180 
Fuel, tank capacity  231 
Fuse  213 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener  148 
Gasoline  180 
Gear change, automatic transmission  70 
Gear shift indicator  81 General driving notes  162 
Glass sunroof, powered  45 
Glove compartment  156 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  228 
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake  65 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  149 
Hazard warning flashers  215 
Head airbags  94 
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic  90 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture  89 
Headlamp flasher  66 
Headlamp glass  205 
Headlamps  205 
Headlamps, care  222 
Headlamp washer system  66 
Headliner  15 
Head restraints  47 
Head restraints, front  51 
Head restraints, rear  52 
Head-up Display  87 
Head-up Display, care  224 
Heavy cargo, stowing  166 
Height, vehicle  228 
High-beam Assistant  91 
High beams  66 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  91 
Hills  164 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  118 
Hints  6 
Holder for beverages  158 
Homepage  6 
Hood  197 
Horn  12 
Hotel function, trunk lid  38 
Hot exhaust system  163 
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Triple turn signal activa‐tion  66 
Trip odometer  79 
Truck for tow-starting/ towing  218 
Trunk lid closing  38 
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing  38 
Trunk lid, hotel function  38 
Trunk lid opening  38 
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol  36 
Turning circle  228 
Turning circle lines, rearview camera  132 
Turn signals, operation  65 
U Unintentional alarm  43 
Units of measure  87 
Universal remote control  148 
Unlock button, automatic transmission  70 
Unlocking/locking via door lock  37 
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control  35 
Unlocking, settings  41 
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline  6 
Upholstery care  223 
USB interface  153 
V Variable sport steering  116 
Vehicle battery  212 
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing  212  
Vehicle, breaking in  162 
Vehicle care  222 
Vehicle equipment  6 
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐ber in the engine compart‐
ment  196 
Vehicle jack  212 
Vehicle paint  222 
Vehicle storage  224 
Vehicle wash  221 
Ventilation  146 
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation  147 
Voice activation system  24 
W Warning indicators  76 
Warning lamps  76 
Warning messages, refer to Check Control  76 
Warning triangle  216 
Washer fluid  68 
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield  68 
Washer system  66 
Washing, vehicle  221 
Water on roads  163 
Weights  228 
Welcome lamps  89 
Wheel base, vehicle  228 
Wheel cleaner  223 
Wheels, changing  193 
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires  185 
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  100 
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  97 
Width, vehicle  228 
Window defroster, rear  142, 146  
Windows, powered  43 
Windshield washer fluid  68 
Windshield washer noz‐ zles  68 
Windshield washer sys‐ tem  66 
Windshield wiper  66 Windshield wipers, fold-out
position  68 
Winter diesel  181 
Winter storage, care  224 
Winter tires, suitable tires  194 
Winter tires, tread  193 
Wiper blades, replacing  204 
Wiper fluid  68 
Wiper system  66 
Wood, care  223 
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion  23 
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit  204 
X
xDrive  115 
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement  208 Seite 240ReferenceEverything from A to Z240
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