
Automatic headlamp con‐
trol   91
Daytime running lights   91
Adaptive Light Control   91
High-beam Assistant   92Instrument lighting  936Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  66High beams, head‐
lamp flasher   66High-beam Assistant   92Roadside parking lamps   91Computer  847Steering wheel buttons, leftStore speed   126,  120Resume speed   128,  120Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing   127Active Cruise Control on/off, in‐
terrupting   120Reduce distance   123Increase distance   123Cruise control rocker switch   128,  1228Instrument cluster   749Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation  24Telephone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and
CommunicationThumbwheel for selection lists   8410Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers  67Rain sensor  68Clean the windshields and head‐
lamps   69Rear window wiper   6911Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   63Auto Start/Stop function   6412Horn13Steering wheel heating  5714Adjust steering wheel  5715Open the tailgate  37Seite 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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Switching on
Press the wiper levers up.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷Normal wiping speed: press up once.
The wipers switch to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.▷Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press
once beyond the resistance point.
The wipers switch to normal speed when
the vehicle is stationary.
Switching off and brief wipe
Press the wiper levers down.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷Brief wipe: press down once.▷To switch off normal wipe: press down
once.▷To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.Intermittent operation or rain sensor
The concept Without the rain sensor, the frequency of the
wiper operation is preset.
The rain sensor automatically controls the time
between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐
shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐
ror.
Activating/deactivating
Press the button on the wiper lever.
The LED in the wiper lever lights up and a wip‐
ing operation is started. If there is frost, wiper
operation is not started.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise,
damage could be caused by undesired wiper
activation.◀
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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.
Switching on the rear window wiper
Press the wiper lever forward: intermittent
wipe. When reverse gear is engaged, the sys‐
tem switches to continuous operation.
To clean the rear window, press the wiper lever
further forward.
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
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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 stored under
the narrow cargo floor cover in the cargo area.
To open, lift the floor 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 front wiper blades
1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer
to page  69, 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.◀
Replace the rear wiper blade
1.Lift the wiper up fully and pull off the wiper
blade, arrow.2.Position the new wiper blade and press it
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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  103.
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 filler neck 202 
Engine oil temperature  79 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  203 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  203 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  33 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  220  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  63 
Engine stop  63 
Engine temperature  79 
Entering a car wash  225 
Equipment, interior  149 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  115 
Exchanging wheels/tires  196 
Exhaust system  169 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  56 
Exterior mirrors  55 
External start  220 
External temperature dis‐ play  80 
External temperature warn‐ ing  80 
Eyes for securing cargo  172 
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control  77 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  43 
Fan, refer to Air flow  143, 147  
Fault displays, refer to Check Control  77 
Filler neck for engine oil  202 
Fine wood, care  227 
First aid kit  220 
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting  223 Flat tire, changing
wheels  216 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  101 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  98 
Flat tire, warning lamp  99, 102  
Flooding  169 
Floor carpet, care  228 
Floor mats, care  228 
Fogged up windows  143 
Fold-out position, windshield wipers  69 
Foot brake  169 
Front airbags  95 
Front fog lamps  93 
Front fog lamps, bulb replace‐ ment  212 
Front lamps  209 
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation  97 
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp  97 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  101 
Fuel  186 
Fuel cap  184 
Fuel consumption, current  81 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  85 
Fuel filler flap  184 
Fuel gauge  79 
Fuel quality  186 
Fuel recommendation  186 
Fuel, tank capacity  233 
Fuse  217 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener  149 
Gasoline  186 
Gear change, automatic transmission  71 
Gear shift indicator  82 General driving notes  168 
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof  45 
Glove compartment  159 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  232 
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake  66 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  150 
Hazard warning flashers  219 
Head airbags  95 
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic  91 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture  90 
Headlamp flasher  67 
Headlamp glass  208 
Headlamps  209 
Headlamps, care  226 
Headlamp washer system  67 
Headliner  15 
Head restraints  48 
Head restraints, front  52 
Head restraints, rear  53 
Head-up Display  88 
Head-up Display, care  228 
Heavy cargo, stowing  172 
Height, vehicle  232 
High-beam Assistant  92 
High beams  67 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  92 
Hills  170 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  119 
Hints  6 
Holder for beverages  161 
Homepage  6 
Hood  200 
Horn  12 
Hot exhaust system  169 
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Traction control 116 
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control  116 
Transmission, automatic  70 
Transmission, manual  70 
Transporting children safely  58 
Tread, tires  195 
Trip computer  86 
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion  67 
Trip odometer  80 
Truck for tow-starting/ towing  222 
Turning circle  232 
Turning circle lines, rearview camera  133 
Turn signals, operation  66 
U Unintentional alarm  43 
Units of measure  88 
Universal remote control  149 
Unlock button, automatic transmission  71 
Unlocking/locking via door lock  36 
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control  35 
Unlocking, settings  41 
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline  6 
Upholstery care  227 
USB interface  154 
V Variable sport steering  117 
Vehicle battery  216 
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing  216  
Vehicle, breaking in  168 
Vehicle care  226 
Vehicle equipment  6 Vehicle identification number,
refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment  199 
Vehicle jack  216 
Vehicle paint  226 
Vehicle storage  228 
Vehicle wash  225 
Ventilation  147 
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation  148 
Voice activation system  24 
W Warning indicators  77 
Warning lamps  77 
Warning messages, refer to Check Control  77 
Warning triangle  220 
Washer fluid  70 
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield  69 
Washer system  67 
Washing, vehicle  225 
Water on roads  169 
Weights  232 
Welcome lamps  90 
Wheel base, vehicle  232 
Wheel cleaner  227 
Wheels, changing  196 
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires  191 
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  101 
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  98 
Width, vehicle  232 
Window defroster, rear  143, 147  
Windows, powered  44 
Windshield washer fluid  70 
Windshield washer noz‐ zles  69 
Windshield washer sys‐ tem  67 Windshield wiper  67 
Windshield wipers, fold-out position  69 
Winter diesel  187 
Winter storage, care  228 
Winter tires, suitable tires  197 
Winter tires, tread  195 
Wiper blades, replacing  207 
Wiper fluid  70 
Wiper system  67 
Wood, care  227 
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion  23 
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit  207 
X
xDrive  116 
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement  211 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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