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CockpitVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it alsodescribes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
All around the steering wheel
1Safety switch for rear power win‐
dows   412Power windows   403Exterior mirror operation   494LampsParking lamps  83Low beams  83Automatic headlamp con‐
trol   84
Adaptive Light Control   84
High-beam Assistant   85Front fog lamps  865Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  62High beams, head‐
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High-beam Assistant  85Roadside parking lamps   85Computer  73Settings and information about
the vehicle   74Instrument lighting   876Steering wheel buttons, leftTelephone  196VolumeActivate/deactivate the voice acti‐
vation system   257Shift paddles  678Instrument cluster   149Steering wheel buttons, rightChange the radio station
Select a music track
Scroll through the redial listNext entertainment sourceRecirculated air mode   11010Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   5711Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers   62Rain sensor  63Rear window wiper   6412Ignition lock  5713Steering wheel heating   5114Horn, the entire surface15Adjust the steering wheel   5116Cruise control  10117Opening tailgate   3618Releasing the hood   242Seite 13CockpitAt a glance13
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▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use.
Notes on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐
ment of a telephone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 257, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions
▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.▷Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.▷Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐
roof closed to prevent noise interference.▷Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
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Operating from the outside▷Via the remote control.▷Via the door lock.▷In cars with Comfort Access, via the door
handles on the driver's and front passen‐
ger sides.
The following takes place simultaneously
when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the re‐
mote control:
▷The welcome lamps, interior lamps and
courtesy lamps are switched on and off.▷The alarm system is armed or disarmed,
refer to page 39.
Operating from the inside
Via the button for the central locking system,
refer to page 35.
If the vehicle is locked from the inside, the fuel
filler flap remains unlocked.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the central locking system unlocks automatically.
The hazard warning system and interior lamps come on.
Opening and closing: from
the outside
Using the remote control
General information Take the remote control with you
People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle
can then be opened from the outside.◀
Unlocking
Press the button. The vehicle is unlocked.
The welcome lamps, interior lamps, and cour‐
tesy lamps are switched on.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Unlock button:"4.Select the desired function:▷"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
▷"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel
filler flap are unlocked. Pressing again
unlocks the entire vehicle.
Convenient opening
Press and hold the button on the remote
control.
The windows and the panoramic glass sunroof
open.
Locking
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol.
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot
be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
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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.◀
Opening from the inside
Press the button.
The tailgate is opened if the vehicle is
stationary, provided that the tailgate has not
been locked.
Opening from the outside
▷Press the button next to the tailgate.▷ Press the remote control button for ap‐
prox. 1 second and then release.
The tailgate opens slightly. It can be swung
upward.
Opening manually In case of an electrical malfunction:
1.Fold down the rear seat backrest, enlarge
the cargo area, refer to page 118.2.From the cargo area, press out the handle
in the tailgate, see arrow, and pull out as far
as possible. The tailgate is unlocked.3.Open the tailgate from the outside and
press in the handle.
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is
closed.
Closing
Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tail‐
gate can be used to conveniently pull down the
tailgate.
Before closing the tailgate, ensure that the
cargo floor panel is not raised, refer to
page 121.
Keep the closing area clear
Make sure that the closing area of the
tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries or damage
may result.◀
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Comfort AccessThe concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐
ing the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote con‐
trol with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is nearby or in the passenger
compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:▷Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.▷Unlocking of the tailgate separately.▷Starting the engine.▷Convenient closing.
Functional requirement
▷To lock the vehicle, the remote control
must be located outside of the vehicle.▷The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.▷The engine can only be started if the re‐
mote control is inside the vehicle.
Comparison with ordinary remote
control
The functions can be controlled by pressing the buttons or via Comfort Access.
Unlocking
Grasp the handle on the driver's or front pas‐
senger door completely, arrow 1.
This corresponds to pressing the button.
Locking
Touch the area on the door handle, arrow 2,
with your finger for approx. 1 second.
This corresponds to pressing the
but‐
ton.
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐
sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐
hicle.
If a remote control is detected within the vehi‐
cle, the vehicle does not lock or is unlocked
again.
Convenient closing Press the area, arrow 2, with your finger and
hold.
In addition, the windows and the panoramic
glass sunroof close.
Monitor the closing process
Watch during the closing process to be
sure that no one is injured. Removing the hand
from the door handle immediately stops the closing process.◀
Unlocking the tailgate separately
Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.
This corresponds to pressing the
button.
If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo
area is detected in the locked vehicle, the tail‐
gate opens again.
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Tilt alarm sensorThe tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.
Interior motion sensor For the sensor to function properly, the win‐
dows and panoramic glass sunroof must be
closed.
Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off together, such as in
the following situations:▷In duplex garages.▷During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.▷When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds after the vehicle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then flashes continuously.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor remain switched off until the vehicle is
locked again.
Power windows General information Take the remote control with youTake the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐
jure themselves.◀
Opening
▷ Press the switch to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch is held.▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The window opens automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.
Closing Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
▷ Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
The window closes while the switch is
held.▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically.
Pressing the switch stops the motion.
Convenient operation via the remote control,
refer to page 32.
Convenient closing, refer to page 37, with
Comfort Access.
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After the ignition is switched off
When the remote control is removed or the ig‐
nition is switched off, the windows can con‐
tinue to be operated for approx. 1 minute as
long as no door is opened.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as
a window closes, the closing action is inter‐
rupted.
The window reopens slightly.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Even with the pinch protection system, check
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀
Do not use window accessories
Do not install any accessories in the
range of movement of the windows; otherwise,
the pinch protection system will be impaired.◀
Closing without the pinch protection
system
For example, if there is an external danger or if
ice on the windows prevents a window from
closing normally, proceed as follows:1.Pull the switch past the resistance point
and hold it there.
Pinch protection is limited and the window
reopens slightly if the closing force ex‐
ceeds a certain value.2.Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
The window closes without pinch protec‐
tion.
Safety switch
With the safety switch, the rear windows are
prevented from being opened or closed via the
switches in the rear passenger area, such as
by children.
Press the button.
The LED lights up if the safety function is
switched on.
Safety switch for rear operation
Press the safety switch when transport‐
ing children in the rear; otherwise, injury may
result if the windows are closed without super‐
vision.◀
Panoramic glass sunroof
General information The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be
operated together or separately using the
switch.
Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof
is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the roof and injure them‐
selves.◀
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