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X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 165).
X Press button 0002for the left-hand exterior
mirror or button 0003for the right-hand
exterior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button 0023as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.
X Press adjustmen tbutton 0023up, down, or
to the left or right until you have adjusted
the exterior mirror to the correct position.
You should have a good overview of traffic
conditions.
The convex exterio rmirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
After the engine has been started, the
exterior mirrors are automatically heated if
the rear window defroster is switched on and
the outside temperature is low. Heating takes
a maximum of 10 minutes.
i You can also heat up the exterior mirrors
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster. Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 165).
X Briefly press button 0002.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while driving. They
could otherwise vibrate.
i If you are driving faster than 30 mph
(47 km/h), you can no longer fold in the
exterior mirrors.
Setting the exterior mirrors If the battery has been disconnected or
completely discharged, the exterior mirrors
must be reset
.The exterior mirrors will
otherwise not fold in when you select the
"Fold in mirrors when locking" function in the
on-board computer. (Y page 246)
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock (Y page 165).
X Briefly press button 0002.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function
is activated in the on-board computer
(Y
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R
the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle fro mthe
outside.
R the exterior mirrors fold out again
automatically as soon as you unlock the
vehicle and then open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
i If the exterior mirrors have been folded in
manually, they do not fold out.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
X
Vehicles without electrically folding
exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror
into the correct position manually.
X Vehicles with electrically folding
exterior mirrors: press and hold mirror-
folding button 0002until you hear a click and
then the mirrors engage in position
(Y page 128).
The mirror housing is engaged again and
you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(Y page 127). Automatic anti-glare mirrors
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
glare mode if the following conditions are met
simultaneously:
R the ignition is switched on and
R incident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged. Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position Using reverse gear
0002
Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
0003 Button for the front-passenger side
exterior mirror
0023 Adjustment button
0022 Memory button M
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this
position.
X Stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to
position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 165).
X Press button 0003for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
X Use adjustment button 0023to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position that allows you
to see the rear wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving
position. Mirrors
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or a Media Interface are installed in the
stowage compartment. A Media Interface
is a universal interface for mobile audio
equipment, e.g. for an iPod
®
or MP3 player
(see the separate COMAND Operating
Instructions).
Stowage compartment under the front
seats G
WARNING
If you exceed the maximum load for the
stowage compartment, the cover may not be
able to restrain the items. Items may be
thrown out of the stowage compartment and
hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking or
a sudden change in direction.
Never exceed the maximum permissible load
for the stowage compartment. Stow and
secure heavy objects in the trunk.
The maximum permissible load of the
stowage compartment is 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg). X
To open: pull handle 0002up and fold
cover 0003forwards. Stowage nets
Stowage nets are located in the front-
passenger footwell and on the left-hand side
of the trunk (Coupe) or left and right-hand
sides of the trunk (Cabriolet). Observe the loading guidelines (Y
page 288)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (Y page 288). Through-loading facility in the rear
X
Fold down rear seat armrest 0023.
X Pull handle 0002and fold cover 0003
downwards.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 288). Through-loading facility in the rear
bench seat (Coupe)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold
forwards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
R The vehicle occupant would thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest .The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
R Objects or loads in the trunk cannot be
restrained by the seat backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged. 290
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