When the driver's door is closed, the vehicle is
completely locked.
Automatic tailgate operation
Opening
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.▷Press the button on the exterior of the
trunk lid.▷Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.▷Push the button in the driver's
footwell.
Pressing the button again stops the motion.
The opening procedure is likewise interrupted:
▷When starting the engine.▷When the vehicle starts moving.▷By pressing the button in the driver's foot‐
well.▷By pressing the button on the inside of the
trunk lid.
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while driving and damage the heating
wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐
tion.◀
ClosingWithout Comfort Access:
▷Press the button on the inside of the trunk
lid.
The trunk lid closes automatically.
Pressing the button again stops the mo‐
tion.
With Comfort Access:
▷Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of
the trunk lid.
The trunk lid closes automatically.
Pressing the button again stops the mo‐
tion.▷Press the button, arrow 2.
The trunk lid closes automatically and the
vehicle is locked.Seite 37Opening and closingControls37
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Things to remember when drivingVehicle equipment
All 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.
Breaking-in period General information Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to
each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a
long vehicle life and good economy.
Engine and differential Always obey the official speed limit.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:▷For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.▷For diesel engine 3,500 rpm and
93 mph/150 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐
stances.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full
traction potential until after an initial breaking-
in period.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake
discs and brake pads. Drive moderately during
this break-in period.
Clutch
The function of the clutch reaches its optimal
level only after a distance driven of approx.
300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period,
engage the clutch gently.
Following part replacement
The same breaking in procedures should be
observed if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
evasive maneuvers, passengers and other road
users may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the passenger compartment.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be avoided:▷Close all windows and the glass sunroof.▷Greatly increase the blower speed.▷Drive moderately.Seite 186Driving tipsThings to remember when driving186
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Storage compartments, loca‐tions  179 
Storage, tires  222 
Storing the vehicle  249 
Summer tires, tread  220 
Supplementary text mes‐ sage  86 
Surround View  151 
Suspension settings  133 
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control  133 
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation  169 
Switch, refer to Cockpit  12 
Symbols  6 
Symbols in the status field  20 
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control  165 
T Tachometer  87 
Tail and brake lamps  236 
Tailgate opening/closing with no-touch activation  40 
Tail lamps  236 
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment  236 
Technical changes, refer to Safety  7 
Technical data  252 
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control  164 
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature  87 
Temperature, engine oil  87 
Terminal, starting aid  242 
Text message, supplemen‐ tary  86 
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system  41 
Thermal camera, see Night Vision  120 Thigh support  49 
Through-loading system  175 
Tilt alarm sensor  42 
Time of arrival  93 
Tire damage  220 
Tire identification marks  218 
Tire inflation pressure  209 
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM  109 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  106 
Tires, changing  221 
Tires, everything on wheels and tires  209 
Tires, run-flat tires  222 
Tire tread  220 
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Tool  233 
Top View  155 
Total vehicle weight  252 
Touchpad  19 
Tow fitting  244 
Towing  243 
Tow-starting  243 
Tow truck  244 
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor  106  
Traction control  130 
Traffic Jam Assist  143 
Transmission, automatic  74 
Transmission, manual  73 
Transporting children safely  59 
Tread, tires  220 
Trip computer  93 
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion  70 
Trip odometer  87 
Truck for tow-starting/ towing  244 
Trunk lid, automatic  37 
Trunk lid closing  36 
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing  38 Trunk lid, hotel function  38 
Trunk lid opening  36 
Trunk lid opening/closing with no-touch activation  40 
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol  34 
Turning circle  252 
Turning circle lines, rearview camera  152 
Turn signals, operation  70 
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement  236 
U
Unintentional alarm  43 
Units of measure  95 
Universal remote control  170 
Unlock button, automatic transmission  74 
Unlocking/locking via door lock  35 
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control  33 
Unlocking, settings  41 
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline  6 
Upholstery care  248 
USB interface  175 
V
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering  133 
Vehicle battery  238 
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing  238  
Vehicle, breaking in  186 
Vehicle care  247 
Vehicle equipment  6 
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment  224 
Vehicle jack  238 
Vehicle paint  247 Seite 264ReferenceEverything from A to Z264
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